**Summer Reading Challenge - 1/12/14-28/2/15** Showing 901-950 of 1,029

[Amber]

Brenda wrote: "Congratulations Amber! There you go, you finished the full challenge with time to spare! Well done!!"

Thanks Brenda :-) I'm quite surprised that I got so much reading done during the school holidays, I thought the kids would be driving me crazy. Although I admit I did have to do most of my reading very late at night once I was determined to do the whole challenge and finish it!

[Amber]

MaryG2E wrote: "This is a really interesting list Amber, and no doubt you enjoyed completing it."

Thanks Mary, yes I did like all the books on my list, no duds luckily :-)

[Sally906]

Amber wrote: "Hi all, I finished my challenge about a week ago but forgot to post my completed list :-)

1. Spell it out:
S - The Storyteller by [author:Jodi ..."

Well done Amber - sit back and take it easy for a couple of weeks - start planning your books for the Autumn challenge that is up now :)

[Christy]

Update time:

Spell it Out:
S - \The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister - 4*
U - The Union Street Bakery by Mary Ellen Taylor - 4*
M - The Mephisto Club by Tess Gerritsen
M - Meant To Be by Fiona McCallum
E - Eyes of Prey by John Sandford
R - The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe - 4*

2. Christmas - - I read a different Christmas book to my girls each night of December, so I'll post a few but I think 24 or 25 kids books should count for my Christmas read :)
The Night Before Christmas - 5*
The Polar Express - 5*
Snowmen at Night - 5*
Snowmen at Christmas / Snowmen at Night - 5*

3. Australia Day - Half the World in Winter by Maggie Joel

4. Valentine's Day - Iced by Karen Marie Moning - 3* But I'm hoping the next in the series redeems itself back to my usual 5 star rating for this series!!

5. Literature Map I choose Janet Evanovich and got Laura Childs and read Gossamer Ghost - 5*

6. Aussie Reader Friend Favorite - TBD

7. New Release - The Maxwell Sisters by Loretta Hill - 5*

8. Summer - TBD

9. Historical Fiction - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - STILL currently reading

10. Favorite Genre - Crime Fiction - Alex Cross, Run by James Patterson - 5*

Still plugging along and hope to finish Outlander and get at least 2 of not 3 more books read by the end of the month!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It looks good Christy! You're doing well:)

[Christy]

Thanks Brenda!! Enjoying Outlander but it's a big one

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That it is!!! Good luck:)

[Sally906]

Just finished my 'U' book:
Up With the Larks: Starting Again in Cornwall by Tessa Hainsworth

A non-fiction look at a family's sea-change from London to Cornwall - sweet read. Will eventually do a review but am a bit behind right now with them.

[Steve]

Last night, I finished my twenty-eighth, my second 1f. Spell it Out (R), The Rise and Fall of Khan Noonien Singh, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Since I'm flying to Seattle tomorrow for six days, and my photo finish for this challenge has all but evaporated, I'm going to finish the other two books in the series, and then start with my second 3. Australia Day, Singing the Dogstar Blues.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Have a great time in Seattle Steve:)

[Janine]

Challenge complete
#6 Brenda's choice
Shooting Butterflies by T.M. Clark 5*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Woohoo!!!! You loved it!! So glad:) And congratulations on completing your challenge Janine!!! Great effort:)

[Janine]

Brenda wrote: "Woohoo!!!! You loved it!! So glad:) And congratulations on completing your challenge Janine!!! Great effort:)"
Thanks Brenda, a bit slower than usual but another great challenge, thank you

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're welcome:) I hope you enjoy the Autumn challenge too!

[Rosie]

I have finished all my books for this challenge.

[K]

Well done Rosie!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I've finished too:)

S. The Speed of Dark byElizabeth Moon4 stars
U. Us by David Nicholls5 stars
M. A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 4 stars
M. The Mime Order by Samantha Shannon 3 stars
E. Endsinger by Jay Kristoff3 stars
R. The Redbreast by Jo Nesbø 5 stars



2. Christmas Skipping Christmas by John Grisham1 star
3. Aussie author Let Sleeping Gods Lie by Dianne F. Gray2 stars
4. Romance The Shell Collector by Hugh Howey 3 stars
5. Lit Map. I put in Jan Karon and got Alexander McCall Smith The Handsome Man's Deluxe Café5 stars
6. The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joyce (Michael's list)5 stars
7. Tell the Truth by Katherine Howell 4 stars
8. Aussie summer Summertime by J.M. Coetzee3 stars
9. Historical fiction Dissolution by C.J. Sansom5 stars
10.Favourite genre Angelmaker by Nick Harkaway (Fantasy) 4 stars

[Kira]

Phrynne wrote: "I've finished too:)

S. The Speed of Dark byElizabeth Moon4 stars
U. Us by David Nicholls5 stars
M. A Man Called Ove by [a..."

Nice work. It's a shame when you get a couple of duds. I didn't like Skipping Christmas when I read it either. I skipped right to the last page and was glad I hadn't read the whole thing.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Rosie wrote: "I have finished all my books for this challenge."

Congratulations Rosie!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I've finished too:)

S. The Speed of Dark byElizabeth Moon4 stars
U. Us by David Nicholls5 stars
M. A Man Called Ove by [a..."

Well done Phrynne!!

[Steve]

Kira wrote: "I didn't like Skipping Christmas when I read it either. I skipped right to the last page and was glad I hadn't read the whole thing."

I also read it for this challenge, and I should have done that, it really was that bad.

[Sally906]

Steve wrote: "Kira wrote: "I didn't like Skipping Christmas when I read it either. I skipped right to the last page and was glad I hadn't read the whole thing."

I also read it for this challenge, and I should h..."

LOL - I absolutely LOVED it! Is one of a handful of books I re-read and I've watched the movie a zillion times. I guess it is because I SO relate to it - my idea of a great Christmas is no family - just hubby and I locked away from the madding crowd for 24 hours - bliss :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Have just finished my #6. AR friend top 5: Hades by Candice Fox ... from Sharon :) ... Excellent debut! 4★s

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

This completes my 2014 Summer Reading Challenge, Yay! Just in time to prep for the Autumn Challenge :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

2014 Summer Reading Challenge
My Completed List:

1.
S. The Silk Thief by Deborah Challinor 5★s.
U. The Ugly Man (Short Story) A Dani Lancing Story by P.D. Viner 4★s.
M. Me Before You by Jojo Moyes 4★s.
M. A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 5★s.
E. Empire Day by Diane Armstrong 4★s.
R. The Red Cardigan by J.C. Burke 5★s.

2. Christmas: A Faraway Smell of Lemon by Rachel Joyce 4★s./
Chip Crockett's Christmas Carol by Elizabeth Hand 3★s
Nora Bonesteel's Christmas Past: A Ballad Novella 3★s
Ruth's First Christmas Tree by Elly Griffiths 4★s.

3. Australia Day: Lyrebird Hill by Anna Romer 5★s

4. Valentine's Day: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion 5★s

5. Literature Map - Liane Moriarty - Gillian Flynn = Gone Girl......4★s..

6. AR friend top 5: Hades by Candice Fox From Sharon ;). ... 4★s

7. New Aussie Release: 12 Daves of Christmas by Juliet Madison 5★s.

8. Summer in Title or Set in Summer: Hell Bent (South Shore Beach, # 1). by Karen Crompton. .4★s

9. Historical Fiction: Bereft by Chris Womersley 4.5★s

10. Favourite Genre: Gypsy Hunted by Andrea Drew 4★s. ;)




There are a couple of short reads in this list but there are a couple of bricks also...to balance it out :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Congratulations Julie!!!

[Carolyn]

Well done Julie! That's a great list of books you've read this summer :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "2014 Summer Reading Challenge
My Completed List:

1.
S. The Silk Thief by Deborah Challinor 5★s.
U. [book:The Ugly Man (Short Story) A Dani Lancing Story|2272..."

Congratulations Julie, fantastic effort!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Well Thank You! Kind people :))

...and here is my promised review of Hades by Candice Fox

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

[Carolyn]

I've just finished my #9 Historical novel, the wonderful All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. I can see why it won last year's GR Best Historical Fiction. Definitely a 5★ for me and the best book I've read this year. Review to follow.

Just one more book to read now, the 1007 page The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. Hopefully I have enough time left to finish it!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "I've just finished my #9 Historical novel, the wonderful All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. I can see why it won last year's GR Best Historical Fiction. De..."

Wow! That's a HUGE finish Carolyn!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Carolyn wrote: "I've just finished my #9 Historical novel, the wonderful All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. I can see why it won last year's GR Best Historical Fiction. De..."

But what a book! It's fantastic reading. You should finish easily:)

[Carolyn]

Perhaps I shouldn't have left it for last Brenda!

It's my first ever book by Brandon Sanderson Phrynne so I am really looking forward to it. Might have to have my own mini-readathon this weekend!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Perhaps I shouldn't have left it for last Brenda!

It's my first ever book by Brandon Sanderson Phrynne so I am really looking forward to it. Might have to have my own mini-readathon..."

You might have to Carolyn! I'm sure you've left yourself enough time - ten days....go girl, you can do it!!

[Carolyn]

Certainly going to give it a go Brenda! (Might not get onto my second dystopian for the month. Oh well, can't have it all!)

[Leonie]

But a great finish! Such a good book.

[Leonie]

And then you'll have to read the next one!

[Carolyn]

Leonie wrote: "And then you'll have to read the next one!"

Lol! I'm always happiest when starting a new series of big, excellent books! And then there's Mistborn to look forward to as well :)

[Leonie]

Carolyn wrote: "Leonie wrote: "And then you'll have to read the next one!"

Lol! I'm always happiest when starting a new series of big, excellent books! And then there's Mistborn to look forward to as well :)"

A veritable smorgasbord! I really like The Rithmatist - it's theoretically a kid's book, but I think it's great.

[Carolyn]

That does sound good as well. More for the tbr list!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Certainly going to give it a go Brenda! (Might not get onto my second dystopian for the month. Oh well, can't have it all!)"

You've read one for the February challenge Carolyn...that's fine;)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Looks like we won't see Carolyn much between now and the weekend with that great tome to get stuck into :D Enjoy!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I read it in two and a half days Carolyn. It was so good I hardly put it down:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

When are you having that sickie I mean, rostered day off Carolyn? ;)

[Carolyn]

That's for the real readathon Jools!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Carolyn wrote: "That's for the real readathon Jools!"

Lol, good luck with this marathon ;)

[Steve]

I have finished my twenty-ninth, my second 3. Australia Day, Singing the Dogstar Blues, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

[Sally906]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "2014 Summer Reading Challenge
My Completed List:

1.
S. The Silk Thief by Deborah Challinor 5★s.
U. [book:The Ugly Man (Short Story) A Dani Lancing Story|2272..."

Well done Julie - nice list!!!

[Sally906]

Carolyn wrote: "Just one more book to read now, the 1007 page The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. Hopefully I have enough time left to finish it! ..."

That's only 100 pages a day - easy!!!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sally906 wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "2014 Summer Reading Challenge
My Completed List:

1.
S. The Silk Thief by Deborah Challinor 5★s.
U. [book:The Ugly Man (Short Story) A Dani La..."

Thanks Sally :D

[Ashleigh]

Finished these three :P
9.) Historical Fiction: The Shadow of the Pomegranate by Jean Plaidy ★★★

2.) Christmas: The Christmas Bake-Off by Abby Clements ★★★

1.) Spell it out, Letter E: Escape from Zombie Island by Ray Wallace ★★★★