Quarterly Read-a-thon-Friday Dec 5th - Sunday Dec 7th INCL

[Suz]

Marianne wrote: "first weekend of the month means I have to read the Pharmacy stuff that turns up, but I'm going to count those pages too...."

Good girl to add pages here, you might as well Marianne!

[Margaret]

So far I have read 112 pages - finished Force of Nature. It is #11 in the series and a great read with heart stopping action and lots of romance (both Male/Female and Male/Male). I love this Troubleshooters series by Suzanne Brockmann.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Day one of the read-a-thon is almost over...well done to those of you who have managed some pages! Enjoy the next two days of reading and especially those who are off work tomorrow and Sunday - relax, put your feet up and read!

[Carolyn]

Managed 223 pages today. Not sure how much time I'll get to read over the weekend as I've got a couple of things on and a few pre-Christmas chores to get done but will aim to at least double that :)

[Sharon]

Got quite a bit read today 200 pages so far. Hope to read a bit more tonight :)

[Rosie]

I have read another 406 pages to make a total of 695 pages read.

It was nice to have a the day off work.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wow well done Rosie :)

[Lynxie]

Finished Meritropolis, had started before today though, so can only count 70%. A total of 171 pages for me

[MaryG2E]

I've managed 421 pages today. Started and finished a Patricia Cornwell novel From Potter's Field, which was an easy read. It was quite enjoyable, though that Kay Scarpetta character - she's a piece of work ain't she? Continuing with my slow read - a serious, fascinating non-fiction book tonight: Bury the Chains: Prophets and Rebels in the Fight to Free an Empire's Slaves by Adam Hochschild. Will start something a bit lighter tomorrow, Day 2 of the Read-a-thon!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Finished a short story A Faraway Smell of Lemon by Rachel Joyce 26 pages.
Total for today = 145

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

MaryG2E wrote: "I've managed 421 pages today. Started and finished a Patricia Cornwell novel From Potter's Field, which was an easy read. It was quite enjoyable, though that Kay Scarpetta character -..."

I enjoyed all of the Kate Scarpetta books Mary, until her last couple of books which got a bit weird...before PC's hiatus.

[Tracey Allen]

Rosie wrote: "I have read another 406 pages to make a total of 695 pages read.

It was nice to have a the day off work."

Impressive, Rosie!

[Tracey Allen]

I just finished Jasper Jones so it's 89 pages for me. Excellent book by the way!

[Ace]

Finished Fludd by Hilary Mantel 116 pages.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Ace wrote: "Finished Fludd by Hilary Mantel 116 pages."

Did you like it?

[Ace]

Phrynne wrote: "Ace wrote: "Finished Fludd by Hilary Mantel 116 pages."

Did you like it?"
Ahh, no, but I persevered, the ending was better than the start.

Have you read it?

[Sharon]

Read another 60 pages last night. A total of 260 pages so far.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm up to page 307 in my current read which I'll finish today. Plus the 112 I read on Friday..

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Rochelle wrote: "Today I've read 383 pages. :) I feel pretty good about that."

That's excellent Rochelle!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Tracey Allen wrote: "I just finished Jasper Jones so it's 89 pages for me. Excellent book by the way!"

Loved that story!

[Deb]

Yesterday, started and finished

Brilliant book! can't imagine why it has taken me so long to read it. Thats 294 pages. Have got 160 into my new book The Darkest Hour ... and counting....

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have just finished The Golden Widows by Isolde Martyn which was brilliant! So 350 pages from it:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Doing well Michael:)

[MaryG2E]

Another 291 pages completed, with the reading of the very moving memoir, Mister Owita's Guide to Gardening by Carol Wall. 5★s and lots of Kleenex.

[Sharon]

Finished Hello from the Gillespies by Monica McInerney. Total pages so far is 516

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wow that was quick Sharon!

[Sharon]

Yes I spent most of the day reading and it was easy reading. Might have to do my housework tomorrow though seeing as I didn't do any today :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Yes I spent most of the day reading and it was easy reading. Might have to do my housework tomorrow though seeing as I didn't do any today :)"

Maybe you should leave the housework until Monday so you can read again all day;)

[Veronica ⭐️]

Oops. I had forgotten about the read-a-thon. Yesterday I read 93 pages on the bus to and from the city. My sister is down from Qld for the weekend so it will be a light reading weekend for me.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's OK Veronica...every little bit helps;)

[Suz]

Oh my goodness I'm too slow to update! Yesterday's total pages for me is 167. I will enter today's tally at the end of the night :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Not a problem Suzanne..as long as you remember your final total, all will be well :)

[Lynxie]

I started and finished Skipping Christmas today. Another 177 pages to my total, taking it up to 348.

About to start Time Will Tell

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Ace wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Ace wrote: "Finished Fludd by Hilary Mantel 116 pages."

Did you like it?"
Ahh, no, but I persevered, the ending was better than the start.

Have you re..."

Yes and I really liked it. You are the first person I have found who has also read it!!!

[Tahlia]

I've just joined this group so I probably won't be able to add much to the amount of pages but you can count me in!!

[Carolyn]

Only got to read 105 pages of my book Forbidden Fruit today but I did listen to 90 pages of The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss while making jam this afternoon bringing it up to 195 pages and a total of 418 so far for the weekend.

[Sally906]

I finished reading Meant To Be by Fiona McCallum - so read 298 pages.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Woohoo! Going well:)

You're welcome to join Tahlia:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Finished reading The Ugly Man (Short Story) A Dani Lancing Story by P.D. Viner for 116 pages bring total so far to 235.

[Jenn]

i have read 2 books so far..Equal Rites and Redeemed

515 pages in total.

[Kim Marie]

I'm 145 pages into The Weight of Silence or my version of the book "Behind the Silence" and finding it an easy and enjoyable read. Hoping every little bit helps :)

[Tracey Allen]

Just started reading The Great Zoo of China today, so 94 more pages for me and enjoying it so far..

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I finished Earthly Delights by Kerry Greenwood for 305 pages..will put in my final weekend total tonight.

Will start Mr Wigg by Inga Simpson next:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm loving the totals coming in with still a full day to go!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "I finished Earthly Delights by Kerry Greenwood for 249 pages..will put in my final total tonight.

Will start Mr Wigg by Inga Simpson..."

Savour it Brenda :))

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I certainly will Jools:)

[Elaine]

I'm doing poorly in this challenge at the moment. Was at work all day yesterday and fell asleep almost straight away last night and have been ironing this morning. I'm embarrassed to say my contribution will be small this time round but I won't post until tonight as I may get some time after the 70th lunch to do more reading.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Don't worry Elaine:) Your contribution may just take it over the line!!! As long as everyone enjoys their weekend of reading and having fun, that's the main thing:)

[Ace]

Brenda wrote: "Don't worry Elaine:) Your contribution may just take it over the line!!! As long as everyone enjoys their weekend of reading and having fun, that's the main thing:)"

That's what I was going to say Brenda.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great you're joining us Walter - I've just added you to the list (a couple of pages back!!)