**Summer Reading Challenge - 1/12/14-28/2/15** Showing 451-500 of 1,029

[Trevor]

Sharon wrote: "Trevor wrote: "Just finished my third book for the challenge, my Australia Day novel, which I loved - Wonderboy by Tom Conyers 4★s

My review: https://www.goodreads..."

Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

[Trevor]

Brenda wrote: "Trevor wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Trevor wrote: "Just finished my third book for the challenge, my Australia Day novel, which I loved - Wonderboy by Tom Conyers 4★s

My..."

Didn't realise it was on there free, its a great read.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Starting my 6th for this challenge #1. 2nd "M" Me Before You by Jojo Moyes"

You're streaming ahead Jules! Leave some for next year ;)"

Lol...I'm trying to clear my 2014 challenge so I can relax :) as well as my ARCs, most of the christmas reads were short ones ;) and I want to save my Aussie authors, as far as possible, for January when I plan on doing a personal challenge in 2015 of Aussie Authors. So clearing the decks...for Santa :))

[Carolyn]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Starting my 6th for this challenge #1. 2nd "M" Me Before You by Jojo Moyes"

You're streaming ahead Jules! Leave some for next year ;..."

Excellent work Jules! I'm still trying to finish my 2014 challenges - have to read 3 more books to finish a SF challenge to read 12 books by female award winners. Not sure I'll make it!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Starting my 6th for this challenge #1. 2nd "M" Me Before You by Jojo Moyes"

You're streaming ahead Jules! Leave some..."

Good luck Carolyn:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Starting my 6th for this challenge #1. 2nd "M" Me Before You by Jojo Moyes"

You're streaming ahead Jules! Leave some..."

Ooh you are cutting it fine, but I know you can read pretty fast so good luck with it :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 9th last night - 2nd #10 (Fav Genre) - Bitter Wash Road by Garry Disher 5★s

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Now reading my second #9 Historical Fiction - South of Darkness by John Marsden

[Rachael]

Thats my second one read - had to ignore the family to find out how it all concluded - 5* Big Little Lies. Now to Euphoria as my third one. Not sure I can get 3 x 5* in a row!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Glad you enjoyed that one Rachael! I think most of us who have read it, have:) I hope you enjoy Euphoria now:) (and I don't know if that's the correct version, as there are many with the same title!!)

[Rachael]

Brenda wrote: "Glad you enjoyed that one Rachael! I think most of us who have read it, have:) I hope you enjoy Euphoria now:) (and I don't know if that's the correct version, as there are many wit..."
Thanks Brenda - that is the one.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Rachael wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Glad you enjoyed that one Rachael! I think most of us who have read it, have:) I hope you enjoy Euphoria now:) (and I don't know if that's the correct version, as the..."

Awesome!!

[Lynxie]

And another has been finished:

3. Australia Day: Let Sleeping Gods Lie by Dianne F. Gray ★★★

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Janine]

I have finished my 6th #1e
Elianne by Judy Nunn 4*

[Angela]

I've finished my TBR: Dreamer's Pool by Juliet Marillier and also my Aussie Day: Feeling Sorry for Celia by Jaclyn Moriarty. Both five stars - reviews to follow later!

I think I'll start my Christmas read next: Hercule Poirot's Christmas.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Doing well Angela:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have finished my 10th - second #9 Historical Fiction - South of Darkness by John Marsden 4★s

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Amber]

Finished my 4th - E - Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell ★★★★

[Veronica ⭐️]

Finished my #1 E. Eden, Noon

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Amber]

Since I am more than halfway through my challenge and it's not even Christmas yet, I think I will extend myself and do the rest of it :-)

So here is my updated list:

1. Spell it out:
S - The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult ★★★
U - The Universe Versus Alex Woods by Gavin Extence ★★★★
M - The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo (currently reading)
M - My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell ★★★★
E - Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell ★★★★
R - The Rule of Knowledge by Scott Baker (currently reading)
2. Christmas - Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher
3. Australia Day: Aussie Author - The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton
4. Valentine's Day - Wings of Fear by Helene Young
5. Literature Map - (from Gavin Extence) The One Plus One by Jojo Moyes
6. Aussie Readers friend - (Carolyn) The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
7. New Release - This Shattered World by Amie Kaufman
8. Summer title or setting - Dead Heat by Bronwyn Parry
9. Historical Fiction - The Shiralee by D'Arcy Niland
10. Favourite genre TBR - (contemporary fiction) The Eye of the Sheep by Sofie Laguna
or A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

[Carolyn]

Finished my third book, the first M in Summer: Mr Briggs' Hat: A Sensational Account of Britain's First Railway Murder Kate Colquhoun 4★.
Sensational only at the time it happened and definitely not a fast read with quite meticulously researched detail. I found it interesting for it's insight into crime and punishment in the Victorian era but I don't recommend it if you're after a fast paced crime novel!
review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Steve]

I've been rather slack about updating here, but I've gotten through a number of books.

My second book, the first 1e. Spell It Out (E), Ex Machina, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

My third book, the first 10. Favourite Genre TBR, Lust's Latinum Lost (And Found), with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

My fourth book, the second 10. Favourite Genre TBR, Purity in Death, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

My fifth book, the second 2. Christmas, Skipping Christmas, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

I am currently reading my first 1b. Spell it Out (U), Unspoken Truth.

[Zoey]

Going to add You Caroline Kepnes from Mish's Top 5 for my Number 6

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Zoey wrote: "Going to add YouCaroline Kepnes from Mish's Top 5 for my Number 6"

Good choice Zoey! Lots have enjoyed this one:)

[Mish]

Zoey wrote: "Going to add YouCaroline Kepnes from Mish's Top 5 for my Number 6"

Great Zoey, I hope you like it :)

I've just heard recently on twitter that Stephen King read it and loved it. And there's going to be a sequel! Yay!

here's the twitter link, but not sure if it will work: https://twitter.com/CarolineKepnes/st...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wow! That's great Mish:) Always good when a big author comments like that...

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "Wow! That's great Mish:) Always good when a big author comments like that..."

It's wonderful and I'm very happy for her. Caroline is one of those authors that will make the time to interact with ALL her readers on twitter. She's a lovely person and has a funny sense of humour :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mish wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Wow! That's great Mish:) Always good when a big author comments like that..."

It's wonderful and I'm very happy for her. Caroline is one of those authors that will make the time to ..."

That's excellent! They're so much more likeable and approachable when they do that:)

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "Mish wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Wow! That's great Mish:) Always good when a big author comments like that..."

It's wonderful and I'm very happy for her. Caroline is one of those authors that will make..."

Yes they certainly are :)

[Sharon]

Finished my fourth #1 Spell It Out - M : Meant To Be by Fiona McCallum 4.5★

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Suzie]

I have now read Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool - 4 stars, a lovely read

[Dana]

I am just starting this challenge now, I really didn't want Christmas reading to end but I figure I will never get all these read if I don't make a start soon.
I read Christmas at Cold Comfort Farm (2★'s) as part of the December challenge but could someone tell me how the strikethrough feature works? When I try it, it seems to strikethrough everything afterwards.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Dana wrote: "I am just starting this challenge now, I really didn't want Christmas reading to end but I figure I will never get all these read if I don't make a start soon.
I read [book:Christmas at Cold Comfor..."

You have to do a forward slash before the s at the end of your strikethrough. It's hard to describe:) Read the instruction at the top of the comment box again and follow it carefully.

[Kathryn]

Hey Dana, you have to put [s] at the beginning and [/s] at the end, but changing the [ ] to < > for it to work. If you forget the end one that's when it keeps going with the strikethrough function through the rest of your text!

[Dana]

Thank you Kathryn doyoumeanlikethis? I was just typing a single < instead of the <>. Thanks for that :)

[Kathryn]

Dana wrote: "Thank you Kathryn doyoumeanlikethis? I was just typing a single . Thanks for that :)"

Looks like you've got it down pat!! Excellent!

And snap - Phrynne! We posted at the same time!

[Dana]

Oh sorry I missed your comment Phrynne! Thanks for the reply too.

[Rachael]

Just completed my 3rd Euphoria. After 2 x 5* reads this was a lot quieter. I did really enjoy it though so it gets a 4* Thank you to whoever it was (I can't remember) who had it on their list and I pilfered it from! On to Mrs. Queen Takes the Train which has been on my TBR for a long time so looking forward to getting it read.

[Carolyn]

Here is my somewhat late review for Festive in Death, #2 of the challenge (still catching up reviews from the readathon weekend!) Enjoyed this very much and have four more books in the series ready to read already!

review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Dana wrote: "Oh sorry I missed your comment Phrynne! Thanks for the reply too."

Kathryn explained it way better than me:)

[Trevor]

Book number 4 finished, my summer S book - Smut by Alan Bennett 3★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Just finished my 11th - second #4 Valentine's Day - Of Love and Secrets by Margaret Lynette Sharp 4★s

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Dana]

Just finished #2 Saving Wishes wonderful....

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dana wrote: "Just finished #2 Saving Wishes wonderful...."

She's such an excellent storyteller isn't she Dana:)

[Dana]

Dana wrote: "Just finished #2 Saving Wishes wonderful...."

Oh Brenda, I was so impressed. I feel like I should have paid something for this book, just to say thank you for such a magical ride. No fear though, as soon as this Summer challenge is finished I will read the rest in the series.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I haven't read the last couple but the ones I read I loved! The best part is she's an Aussie, so will fit nicely into the Annual Aussie author challenge:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 12th - second 1a. S - See Them Run by Stacy Green 5★s

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Amber]

I'm substituting The Rosie Effect for my previous choice The Rule of Knowledge for R. I just can't get into it. I really enjoyed The Rosie Project so let's hope the sequel is just as good :-)

[Janine]

I have finished my 7th #5
The Ice Cream Girls by Dorothy Koomson 2*

[Carolyn]

Finished my fourth, #4 Valentine's Day Letters from Skye by Jessica Brockmole 5★
A beautiful, romantic story.
review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...