**Summer Reading Challenge - 1/12/14-28/2/15** Showing 801-850 of 1,029

[Steve]

I've finished my twenty-second book, my first 3. Australia Day, Looking for Alibrandi, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my second 6. Top 5 Favourites of 2014, Leaving Time.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

I've finished my 15th for this challenge #1 "E" Empire Day by Diane Armstrong 4★s
*3 more to go.
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 28th - second #5 LITERATURE MAP - The Dragon Man by Garry Disher 3★s

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 29th - second E Essie's Way by Pamela Cook 5★s Loved it!!

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

[Carolyn]

I've finished two this week (11th and 12th).

The U of Summer, Under the Dome by Stephen King 5★
review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and #6 an AR friend's top 5 book - from Michael, Ritaskeeter and Amber's list The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joyce 4★
review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Nicola]

Finished my Summer in the title - Aussie Author read
The Last Rose Of Summer / Di Morrissey
My first Di Morrissey and quite enjoyable!

[Steve]

Last night, I finished my twenty-third, my second 6. Top 5 Favourites of 2014, Leaving Time, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my second 9. Historical Fiction, Sarah's Key.

Due to my reservation of The Husband's Secret being fourth, and two copies marked as overdue by weeks at the library, I've dropped it and replaced it with Singing the Dogstar Blues.

[Steve]

Heh, following up, last night I finished my twenty-fourth, my second 9. Historical Fiction, Sarah's Key, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my first 5. Literature Map, Wizard's First Rule.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm about to start my very last for this challenge - second #6 AR friend's top 5 for 2014 (Sally) - Outback Ghost by Rachael Johns

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "I'm about to start my very last for this challenge - second #6 AR friend's top 5 for 2014 (Sally) - Outback Ghost by Rachael Johns"

Nice finish Brenda ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

And I'm enjoying it already:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "And I'm enjoying it already:)"

:)

[Kira]

I couldn't finish Tracking North by Kerry McGinnis. I just couldn't get into it. I'm leaving it and if I have time I'll try again.

I only have two books to go so I'll read Candle in the Darkness by Lynn Austin.

[Sally906]

I've got 5 more to read and I'll be done - two I haven't even picked yet!!!!

This is my list so far:


1. Spell It Out! e.g.
a) S – Something Wiki by Suzanne Sutherland
b) U - An Unexpected Blessing by Unoma Nwankwor
c) M - The Millionaire by Victoria Purman
.d) M - Mars Evacuees by Sophia McDougall
e) E - TBA
f) R - TBA

2. Read a Christmassy book. - 12 Days at Silver Bells House by Jennie Jones

3. Celebrate Australia Day on 26th January - Meant To Be by Fiona McCallum

4. Valentine's Day – Operation Valentine by Loretta Hill

5. The Literature Map - The Iron Trial by Cassandra Clare (search term was Holly Black)

6. Top 5 Favourites of 2014 - The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce - Thanks to Janine for her top five

7. New Release MUST be by an Aussie author – The Maxwell Sisters by Loretta Hill (released 02/01/15)

8. "Summer" in the title OR set in Summer - Our Kind of Love (Boys of Summer #3) by Victoria Purman

9.Choose Historical Fiction for this one – Waistcoats & Weaponry by Gail Carriger

10. Lucky last! - choose your FAVOURITE GENRE from your TBR! - Talon by Julie Kagawa (YA and Fantasy)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

All done! With my final one finished last night - second #6 (from Sally, top for 2015) - Outback Ghost by Rachael Johns

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

1a. S See Them Run by Stacy Green 5★s
Shooting Butterflies by T.M. Clark 5★s

1b. U Unlucky 13 by James Patterson 5★s
Unforgotten by Tohby Riddle 4★s

1c. M The Missing - Two Sophie Anderson short stories #7 by P.D. Martin 4★s
Mr Wigg by Inga Simpson 5★s

1d. M The Maxwell Sisters by Loretta Hill 4.5★s
Medea's Curse by Anne Buist 4.5★s

1e. E Everything to Lose by Andrew Gross 5★s
Essie's Way by Pamela Cook 5★s

1f. R Rain on the Dead by Jack Higgins 5★s
Rescued by the Rancher by Soraya Lane 3★s

2. Christmas There's a Dead Elf in Santa's Workshop by K.C. Flynn 4★s
A Kirribilli Christmas by Louise Reynolds 4★s

3. Aust Day (Aussie author) The Sand Dollar by Maggie Christensen 4.5★s
Tell Me Why by Sandi Wallace 4.5★s

4. Valentine's Day (Romance) Passionfruit & Poetry by Téa Cooper 5★s
Of Love and Secrets by Margaret Lynette Sharp 4★s

5. Literature Map Michael Connelly = Jonathan Kellerman = Flesh and Blood 2.5★s
Adrian McKinty = Garry Disher = The Dragon Man 3★s

6. AR friend from 2014 Top Fav's list Outback Ghost by Rachael Johns (Sally) 4★s
The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joyce (Michael) 3.5★s

7. Summer Aussie Author New Release The House at the Bottom of the Hill by Jennie Jones 5★s
In Safe Keeping by Lee Christine 5★s 1/12/14

8. Summer in Title/Set in Summer Storm Clouds by Bronwyn Parry 5★s
Outback Flames by Suzanne Brandyn 4.5★s

9. Historical Fiction The Golden Widows by Isolde Martyn 5★s
South of Darkness by John Marsden 4★s

10. Fav Genre from TBR Bitter Wash Road by Garry Disher 5★s
Earthly Delights by Kerry Greenwood 4★s

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Well done Brenda! You chose well, they are all pretty high scores...I'm just about to start my second last one ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks girls! Pretty stoked I'm all done:)

[Veronica ⭐️]

Congratulations Brenda. They all look great

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Veronica:)

[Angela]

I've finished my historical book Vita Brevis: A Letter to St Augustine and have only two left! I think next will be the epic Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

Well done everyone else! :o)

[Veronica ⭐️]

Angela wrote: "I've finished my historical book Vita Brevis: A Letter to St Augustine and have only two left! I think next will be the epic Rebecca by [author:Daphne du Maurier|200171..."

I can see you finishing with plenty of time left Angela.

[Angela]

I hope I love it as much @RitaSkeeter. And here's hoping @Veronica! :o)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Finished my 16th for this challenge:

#3. Australia Day: Lyrebird Hill by Anna Romer 5★s
Brilliant, loved every page!!

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

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

My next for this challenge is 17th:

#8. Summer in Title or Set in Summer: (Debut YA) Hell Bent (South Shore Beach, # 1). by Karen Crompton

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "All done! With my final one finished last night - second #6 (from Sally, top for 2015) - Outback Ghost by Rachael Johns

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/s..."

Congratulations Brenda!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Sharon!

[Lynn]

Finished second M of summer:Monster and #3 Australia Day:Australian Poltergeist
Now for #1R: Rebecca's Tale I've had this one laying about for ages but it's quite a brick so I've put off starting it. Not any more!

[Carolyn]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "Wowsers Brenda, so many books read, and still finished nearly a month early!"

And she's doubled up the challenge! Don't know how you do it Brenda :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Carolyn:) Love books - love to read;)

[Carolyn]

Don't we all Brenda ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

:D

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "All done! With my final one finished last night - second #6 (from Sally, top for 2015) - Outback Ghost by Rachael Johns

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/s..."
Well done Brenda

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Sally:)

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "All done! With my final one finished last night - second #6 (from Sally, top for 2015) - Outback Ghost by Rachael Johns

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/s..."

Wow, Brenda!! That is very impressive! I, on the other hand, just finished Wild Lavender by Belinda Alexandra (my pick for a top 5 from an Aussie Readers friend - thanks Katrina - a 4 star read for me) but this means I still have 4 to go - will probably be down to the wire, since they won't be the only 4 books I am reading in the rest of Feb!!

[Sally906]

Kathryn wrote: "but this means I still have 4 to go - will probably be down to the wire, since they won't be the only 4 books I am reading in the rest of Feb!! ..."

I'm in the same boat Kathryn - I have 5 to go. Currently halfway through one so really 4 left. Thank Goodness 3 of them are under 200 pages (just) and then one is under 400 - so fingers crossed should make it if I don't panic - LOL!!!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sally906 wrote: "Kathryn wrote: hank Goodness 3 of them are under 200 pages (just) and then one is under 400 - so fingers crossed should make it if I don't panic - LOL!!!
..."

Lol...Everybody Stay CALM! :D

[Carolyn]

Should that be KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON READING Jools?

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Carolyn wrote: "Should that be KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON READING Jools?"

Lol... But of course! :))

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "All done! With my final one finished last night - second #6 (from Sally, top for 2015) - Outback Ghost by Rachael Johns

Review: https://www.goodrea..."

Thanks Kathryn:) You'll make it!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Should that be KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON READING Jools?"

Definitely!!

[Kathryn]

Carolyn wrote: "Should that be KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON READING Jools?"

Good advice, Julie and Carolyn!! I will!

[Suzie]

Just finished my Christmas read, Holidays on ice by David Sedaris. Amusing black comedy, three stars

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Suzie wrote: "Just finished my Christmas read, Holidays on ice by David Sedaris. Amusing black comedy, three stars"

Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris

[Odette]

Just finished book from Angela's Top 5.

The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling

Now started my last book left for the challenge - Aussie new release.

Volcano Street by David Rain

[Steve]

I have finished my twenty-fifth, my first 5. Literature Map, Wizard's First Rule, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my first 9. Historical Fiction, Memoirs of a Geisha.

[Sally906]

I've just finished my number 9 (Historical Fiction) – Waistcoats & Weaponry by Gail Carriger

[Odette]

I have completed this challenge now. I enjoyed doing this as I read some books which I would not have read otherwise.

1.
S The Sound of One Hand Clapping by Richard Flanagan
U The Unlikely Savior by Tammy Seley Elliott
M Murder At The Rocks by Jill Paterson
M A Morbid Taste for Bones by Ellis Peters
E Empire Day by Diane Armstrong
R Raven Black by Ann Cleeves
2. Book relating to Christmas: The Santa Shop by Tim Greaton
3. Australia Day Aussie Author: Book of Lost Threads by Tess Evans
4. Valentine's Day Romance: The House on Burra Burra Lane by Jennie Jones
5. Literature Map: (K Freeman - C B Kline) Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
6. Aussie Readers friend top 5: (thanks Angela) The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling
7. New Aussie release: Volcano Street by David Rain
8. Summer in Title: The Last Rose Of Summer by Di Morrissey
9. Historical Fiction: Voyager by Diana Gabaldon
10. Favourite Genre - Historical Fiction: An Indecent Obsession by Colleen McCullough.

[Odette]

The last two books I read for this challenge were:

The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling

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

Volcano Street by David Rain

I really enjoyed this one and will be looking to read more books by David Rain.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Congratulations Odette!! Great result:) Bring on the Autumn challenge??

[Odette]

Thanks. Sounds good! - though will have to read some more for the Aussie Author Challenge. Too many great books not enough time.