**Summer Reading Challenge - 1/12/14-28/2/15** Showing 751-800 of 1,029

[Sally906]

Lynxie wrote: "I finished my challenge on a doozy!!

The Road★

I'd give it negative stars if I could. I kept reading hoping it'd get better... that I'd find something good to say about it. The only t..."

Oh that is too bad - was a top read for me - brillient pice of work IMHO. Although if you read my review ( https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... ) you will see that I actually agree with some of the things you disliked - but those reasons are why I liked it, funny how we can al read the same book and get different things from it :)

BUT

The movie was a nightmare - hated it with a passion!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Suzie wrote: "Finished my 5th book - Nest by Inga Simpson - beautiful! 4 1/2★s"

Definite **LIKE**

[Lynxie]

Great review Sally. :)

I haven't seen the movie. Probably won't if you didn't like it... And I hated the book. Thanks for the heads up :)

[Janine]

I have finished my 14th for this challenge
#7 NR Storm Clouds by Bronwyn Parry 5*
I have also selected my book for #6 Brenda's choice Life or Death by Michael Robotham but I have to wait for my mum to finish it first so could be a while.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Enjoy Life or Death Janine:) In my opinion it's one of his best, if not THE best:)

[Dana]

I have just finished my Australia Day read True Spirit: The Aussie Girl Who Took On The World 5★. A fantastic read from a mature and charming young lady with nerves of steel.

I have also completed the friends top 5 of 2014 book. I chose A Man Called Ove 5★ wow.... I didn't expect to love it but I did. I loved Ove's curmudgeonly ways right from page 1, can't wait for further little gems from this author in the future.

I am down to my last 2 books for this challenge, I hope to knock them off before the end of January so I can focus on the February challenge. I have saved the best 2 for last
The literature map book A Madness of Angels and the last one which was favourite genre Snow Like Ashes. I am doing the lit map first.... Can't wait....

[Odette]

I have finished two more books in this challenge.

Literature Map: (Kimberley Freeman - C B Kline)
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

Favourite Genre: (Historical Fiction)
An Indecent Obsession by Colleen McCullough

Only two more to go:
Volcano Street and The Casual Vacancy

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Did you enjoy them Odette?

[Ace]

I struggled a bit with Simon Scarrow. My new U is An Untamed State. Also switched my E to Eden, Noon.

Spell It Out!
S- The Summer Book – Jannson Tove 3*
U- An Untamed State by Roxane Gay 3*
M- Mark of the Dragon Queen– Katie W. Stewart 4*
M- The Man From St. Petersburg – Ken Follett 3*
E- Eden, Noon by Archer Swift 3*
R- Rebecca – Daphne du Maurier

Christmas
The Santa Shop – Tim Greaton 3*

Celebrate Australia Day (Aussie Author)
Nefarious Doings - Isla Evans 5*

[Jenn]

my 20th book isOne Hundred Years of Solitude

[Dana]

Jennifer wrote: "my 20th book isOne Hundred Years of Solitude"

I have heard mixed reviews on that one, I will be very interested in your review when you are done.

[Jenn]

Dana wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "my 20th book isOne Hundred Years of Solitude"

I have heard mixed reviews on that one, I will be very interested in your review when you are done."

The story is different but the names of the characters are confusing as they are very similar. I do not think I will ever read it again and my star rating will only be 2 1/2 stars.

[Jenn]

I have finished One Hundred Years of Solitude. My review is here https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

I have finished my 14th for this challenge:
#5. Literature Map - Liane Moriarty - Gillian Flynn = Gone Girl

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

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Next up is my 15th for this challenge:

#"E" Empire Day by Diane Armstrong

[Dana]

Jennifer wrote: "I have finished One Hundred Years of Solitude. My review is here https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Ahh what a shame, your thoughts on the many characters and keeping them straight seems to be a common complaint. This will remain on my TBR list though, I long to be a black sheep!

[Sharon]

Finished my 11th #6 - Top five favourite (Brenda's list): The Eye of the Sheep by Sofie Laguna 4★

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Glad you enjoyed it Sharon:)

[Amber]

Sharon wrote: "Finished my 11th #6 - Top five favourite (Brenda's list): The Eye of the Sheep by Sofie Laguna 4★

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

Yay, I'm looking forward to reading that one :-)

[Odette]

Brenda wrote: "Did you enjoy them Odette?"

I enjoyed both these books, Orphan Train and An Indecent Obsession

I found the Orphan Train very absorbing and just had to keep reading. It is set in two different times, the present and early 19th century. The history was very interesting and well written. There is a lot in this book and I really enjoyed it.

An Indecent Obsession is a completely different style of book. I enjoy reading Colleen McCullough books. I find they take a little effort but is very rewarding. I like the way that her characters evolve through the book. This is a very stimulating read with much to think about.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Odette wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Did you enjoy them Odette?"

I enjoyed both these books, Orphan Train and An Indecent Obsession

I found the Orphan Train very absorbing and just had to..."

You should write those thoughts in a review Odette and link it for us:) You verbalise very well...

I've read and enjoyed both:)

[Odette]

Brenda wrote: "Odette wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Did you enjoy them Odette?"

I enjoyed both these books, Orphan Train and An Indecent Obsession

I found the Orphan Train very absorbing ..."

I have written a short review of the Orphan Train, but do not know how to put in a link to this.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Odette wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Odette wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Did you enjoy them Odette?"

I enjoyed both these books, Orphan Train and An Indecent Obsession

I found the Orphan Train ..."

Here you go:) https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

To do that, after you hit "save", you go to the box where it'll say "Odette's reviews > Orphan Train (at the top) Your review will be in that box.

At the very top of the page, above GOODREADS "home" "my books" etc, you'll see a https:// etc link. Highlight the whole link, right click to copy, then come here (or wherever you want to put it) and right click again in the comment box, and "paste". Then you'll have it:)

Hope that made sense:)

[Sally906]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Next up is my 15th for this challenge:

#"E" Empire Day by Diane Armstrong"

I enjoyed that one :)

[Odette]

Brenda wrote: "Odette wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Odette wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Did you enjoy them Odette?"

I enjoyed both these books, Orphan Train and An Indecent Obsession

I found th..."

Thanks, Brenda. Will try it out after I write a review of Indecent Obsession.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good luck:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sally906 wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Next up is my 15th for this challenge:

#"E" Empire Day by Diane Armstrong"

I enjoyed that one :)"

Oh good, I've been looking forward to it :)

[Amber]

I always seem to finish books late at night! My 13th crossed off the list:

8. Summer title or setting - Dead Heat by Bronwyn Parry ★★★★

[Angela]

I've just finished my new release book Emergence: Dave vs. the Monsters by John Birmingham which was a lot of fun.

Now it's one of my 'M's, Mothers Grimm

[Dana]

I have just read my second to last book for this challenge Snow Like Ashes 4★ my favourite genre pick It is funny but I already knew I would love this story before I started it, looking forward to the next instalment.

Not sure how I am going to go with this last book..... Here goes the second attempt.

[MaryG2E]

Hooray!! Finished my entire selection for the Summer Reading Challenge. Feeling well pleased that I have achieved my goals and have experienced some very good writing in the process.

1. SUMMER, Spell It Out
a. S = Sliver of Truth by Lisa Unger 4★s
b. U = Unforgotten by Tohby Riddle 3★s
c. M = Mister Owita's Guide to Gardening: How I Learned the Unexpected Joy of a Green Thumb and an Open Heart by Carol Wall 5★s
d. M = Mandela: The Life of Nelson Mandela by Rod Green 2.5★s
e. E = Elysium by Catherine Jinks 2.5★s
f. R = Ronan's Echo by Joanne van Os 5★s
2. A Book Relating to Christmas: The Christmas Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini 4★s
3. Australian Author for Australia Day: The Golden Age by Joan London 4.5★s
4. Romance, for Valentine's Day: A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute 5★s
5. Literature Map: The Well by Elizabeth Jolley 2★s
6. Aussie Reader Friend-From the Top 5: Cry Blue Murder by Kim Kane 4.5★s
7. Australian Author, new release: N/A due to inability to access really recent releases.
8. Summer in the title or set in Summer: Summer of the Seventeenth Doll by Ray Lawler 3★s
9. Historical fiction: The Point of Death by Peter Tonkin 2★s
10. Favourite Genre, TBR = Crime fiction: Cop Town by Karin Slaughter 4*★s

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

MaryG2E wrote: "Hooray!! Finished my entire selection for the Summer Reading Challenge. Feeling well pleased that I have achieved my goals and have experienced some very good writing in the process.

1. SUMMER, Sp..."

Well done Mary!! Some really good ratings there too so it looks like you enjoyed it :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

MaryG2E wrote: "Hooray!! Finished my entire selection for the Summer Reading Challenge. Feeling well pleased that I have achieved my goals and have experienced some very good writing in the process.

1. SUMMER, Sp..."

Congratulations Mary! A shame you couldn't access a NR but you had some great reads anyway! An excellent achievement!

[Sharon]

Finished my 12th #9 Historical fiction: Jazz Baby by Téa Cooper 4★

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

[Steve]

I have finished my eighteenth, my first 1d. Spell it Out (M), The Well of Ascension, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

While it looks like I'm heading for a uncompleted challenge, or a photo finish, up next is my second 1d. Spell It Out (M), The Hero of Ages.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Steve wrote: "I have finished my eighteenth, my first 1d. Spell it Out (M), The Well of Ascension, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

While it looks like I'm heading ..."

I'm sure you'll finish Steve! You have over a full month yet:)

[Ashleigh]

On the weekend I finished my 10.) Fav Genre - Sci-fi | Dystopia | Apocalyptic: Bird Box by Josh Malerman ★★★★

This book was extremely creepy. Loved it!

[K]

#4 M:
I gave this book 5 stars. It was such an exciting story. All the different aspects were woven together brilliantly.

[Jenn]

Finished my 21st book on the weekend Outback Ghost loved this series 5 stars for this book.

I am starting my 2nd U and my 22nd book.. Ulysses

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's a big one Jennifer....good luck with that!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I started on my second R this afternoon - Rain on the Dead by Jack Higgins and I'm really enjoying it!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "Finished my 22nd - second (2nd) M - Medea's Curse by Anne Buist 4.5★s

Review to follow 28th January (embargo date)"

It's here! Embargo date - here's my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 26th - second R - Rain on the Dead by Jack Higgins 5★s

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

[Steve]

Last night, I finished my nineteenth, my second 1d. Spell It Out (M), The Hero of Ages, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my second 1c. Spell It Out (M), The Magic City.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 27th - second U - Unforgotten by Tohby Riddle 4★s

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

3 to go!

[Steve]

I have finished my twentieth, my second 1c. Spell it Out (M), The Magic City, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my second 4. Valentine's Day, Blue Moon.

[Ashleigh]

Finished yesterday 1.) Spell it out, Letter S: Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay ★★★★

[Steve]

I have finished my twenty-first, my second 4. Valentine's Day, Blue Moon, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my first 3. Australia Day, Looking for Alibrandi.

[Suzie]

Just finished my 6th book: R - The Razor's Edge by W. Somerset Maugham. Overall a bit disappointing, 3 stars

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Suzie wrote: "Just finished my 6th book: R - The Razor's Edge by W. Somerset Maugham. Overall a bit disappointing, 3 stars"

The Razor's Edge by W. Somerset Maugham