**Summer Reading Challenge - 1/12/14-28/2/15** Showing 951-1,000 of 1,029

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Ashleigh:)

[Ashleigh]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Ashleigh:)"

Thanks Brenda :D

I still have 4 books to go to complete the challenge. Don't know if I will make it in 8 days Eehhh

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

дshləigh wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Well done Ashleigh:)"

Thanks Brenda :D

I still have 4 books to go to complete the challenge. Don't know if I will make it in 8 days Eehhh"

Oh sorry! When you started your post with "finished" I thought you meant the whole challenge:) Good luck with the rest then!

[Ashleigh]

Brenda wrote: "дshləigh wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Well done Ashleigh:)"

Thanks Brenda :D

I still have 4 books to go to complete the challenge. Don't know if I will make it in 8 days Eehhh"

Oh sorry! When you star..."

Oh no I feel like a deceiver, I'm changing that :P

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

:)

[Kathryn]

I thought I was going to be down to the wire with finishing this challenge, but I finished my third- and second-last books in the last couple of days - Lovesong by Alex Miller (4★) and Elianne by Judy Nunn (4.5★).

Now I'm reading The Opal Desert by Di Morrissey, which is my last, and I'm enjoying the descriptions of the outback town of Lightning Ridge and its surrounds. It's making me want to go there!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Kathryn! You'll make it without problems:) Some great reads to finish with:)

[Carolyn]

Finally posted my review for All the Light We Cannot See, a brilliant 5★ read.
(I'm not sure why it's so much harder to write a review for a really good book.)

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

Now, back to the last book for this challenge, The Way of Kings (670 pages to go!)!

[Kelly]

Well I won't be finishing the challenge this time. I'm surprised I got through 6. Between biopsies for skin cancer and other referrals, early assessments for uni, and everyday life in general, sometimes just sitting down and reading a book in itself can be a challenge.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kelly wrote: "Well I won't be finishing the challenge this time. I'm surprised I got through 6. Between biopsies for skin cancer and other referrals, early assessments for uni, and everyday life in general, some..."

Congratulations on reading six Kelly :) I do hope the skin cancer scare is a good result..

Good luck with uni..you'd be back Monday wouldn't you?

[Kelly]

We had an introduction lecture already, but my first tutorial is on Friday. We have weekly small assessments, first one due on Friday (which I have already done). But it is second year after all.

I already know I have 2 different types of skin cancer, hence the referrals. Skin Cancer isn't just an older persons cancer.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kelly wrote: "We had an introduction lecture already, but my first tutorial is on Friday. We have weekly small assessments, first one due on Friday (which I have already done). But it is second year after all.

..."

No I know it's not Kelly; it's prevalent in young people as well...good luck with it.

Good luck with uni too:)

[Sally906]

Am now reading my last book for the challenge - it is my E book for SUMMER.

I am reading Escape from Wolfhaven Castle by Kate Forsyth. Will be a quick read so hope to finish it this afternoon so I can relax for a week before the Autumn challenge starts :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Am now reading my last book for the challenge - it is my E book for SUMMER.

I am reading Escape from Wolfhaven Castle by [author:..."

Woohoo Sally..go!! You were worried you wouldn't finish :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

YAY go Sally!!! :D

[Kathryn]

Sally906 wrote: "Am now reading my last book for the challenge - it is my E book for SUMMER.

I am reading Escape from Wolfhaven Castle by..."


Hope you're enjoying it, Sally!!

I finished my challenge yesterday after being uncertain whether I'd get it finished or not. I finished with The Opal Desert by Di Morrissey which was my first 5★ read for the year - and I don't know why I've never read any Di Morrissey before now!!

[Kathryn]

Kathryn wrote: "Hope you're enjoying it, Sally!!..."

Oops - just saw you've already finished it!!

[Sally906]

Kathryn wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Hope you're enjoying it, Sally!!..."

Oops - just saw you've already finished it!!"

I have - another 5 star read for me this weekend. Now I just have to wait until the next one comes out!

[Sally906]

Phew - once again I have made it with a few days to spare!!

Here is my final list of read books:

1. Spell It Out! e.g.
a) S – Something Wiki by Suzanne Sutherland
b) U - Up With the Larks: Starting Again in Cornwall by Tessa Hainsworth
c) M - The Millionaire by Victoria Purman
d) M - Mars Evacuees by Sophia McDougall
e) E - Escape from Wolfhaven Castle by Kate Forsyth
f) R - The Room: A Novel by Jonas Karlsson

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)

[Nicola]

Can't believe how slow I've been this challenge! I've just finished both my M books and now only have my new release left. Should also have time to finish my February challenge as well!
c) M - Mort / Terry Pratchett
d) M - Mary Boleyn: The Mistress of Kings / Alison Weir

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Phew - once again I have made it with a few days to spare!!

Here is my final list of read books:

1. Spell It Out! e.g.
a) S – Something Wiki by [author:Suzanne Sutherland|692830..."

Congratulations Sally!! Great job!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Nicola wrote: "Can't believe how slow I've been this challenge! I've just finished both my M books and now only have my new release left. Should also have time to finish my February challenge as well!
c) M - [b..."

You'll do it Nicola!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "I have my final book to start tonight - eek! Luckily it is a re-read of an all time favourite (Rebecca) so it should go quickly."

Go Rita!!

[Lynn]

Finally finished my last book for this challenge.
1R-

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Congratulations Lynn!

[Jenn]

Well it took me almost a month but I finally finished Ulysses by James Joyce. I am not quite sure yet what I think about this book. It is definitely not the worst book I have ever read but I can't say I would rate it up there in my top 100 either. I have given it 3 stars for now but I may review it at a later date.

[Carolyn]

Well done on finishing Ulysses Jennifer. That's a feat in itself! (I've never got past the funeral scene!)

[Jenn]

Carolyn wrote: "Well done on finishing Ulysses Jennifer. That's a feat in itself! (I've never got past the funeral scene!)"

It was a really slow read for me. I am glad I actually finished it...I thought about giving up a few times.

[Ace]

Only one book to go for me, I did get distracted along the way, but hope to read Rebecca this week to finish off the reduced Summer Challenge..

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*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ace wrote: "Only one book to go for me, I did get distracted along the way, but hope to read Rebecca this week to finish off the reduced Summer Challenge..

Spell It Out!
S- The Summer Book – Jan..."

Shouldn't take you too long Ace:)

[Trevor]

Just finished my new Aussie author read Tell the Truth: An Ella Marconi Novel 8 by Katherine Howell - 3★

Have started my last book for the challenge - England Made Me by Graham Greene, which I'll hopefully finish in the next three days.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Trevor wrote: "Just finished my new Aussie author read Tell the Truth: An Ella Marconi Novel 8 by Katherine Howell - 3★

Have started my last book for the challenge - [book:Englan..."

Go Trevor! You can do it:)

[Angela]

Woooo I finished! All done with The Eye of the Sheep and Rebecca

Thanks for the fun all :o)

[Ace]

Good one Angela, I'm supposed to read Rebecca and have just realised Feb only has 28 days. Oops. This will be a challenge...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Angela wrote: "Woooo I finished! All done with The Eye of the Sheep and Rebecca

Thanks for the fun all :o)"

Congratulations Angela!! Did you enjoy The Eye of the Sheep?

[Trevor]

Brenda wrote: "Trevor wrote: "Just finished my new Aussie author read Tell the Truth: An Ella Marconi Novel 8 by Katherine Howell - 3★

Have started my last book for the challenge..."
We're going away for the weekend, with no internet access, so will let you know on Tuesday if I've been successful in finishing the challenge :-)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Have a great weekend:) Happy reading!

[Ace]

Hi Brenda, your record reading speeds have been an inspiration to me and already I have improved significantly, so thank you (and B Bookaddict) !!

Unfortunately, I will not be able to finish my last Summer Challenge book. I have to work today and have guests tonight who will stay over night for brunch also (and a few afternoon bevvies in all likelihood). I thought about cancelling but didn't think they'd understand LOL...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ace wrote: "Hi Brenda, your record reading speeds have been an inspiration to me and already I have improved significantly, so thank you (and B Bookaddict) !!

Unfortunately, I will not be able to finish my la..."

Thanks Ace:) It's nice to think we inspire some people;) Don't worry about not quite finishing - life often tends to get in the way...you've almost made it and for that I congratulate you! It's a fabulous effort, and I'm sure you'll finish that last one in the next few days anyway! February cheats with only 28 days;)

[Sharon]

Finished my14th #8 Summer: Stillwater Creek by Alison Booth 4★

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

Only 1 to go. Running a tad behind, but I will finish this challenge. It's all February's fault seeing as it only has 28 days :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Go Sharon, go!!! LOL!

[Steve]

With approximately 12 hours to go, I have completed this challenge by finishing my last book, my first 6. Top 5 Favourites of 2014, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

And here is my completed list:

1a. Spell it Out (S): ★★★★☆ ; ★★★★☆
1b. Spell it Out (U): ★★☆☆☆ ; ★★☆☆☆
1c. Spell it Out (M): ★★★★★ ; ★★★☆☆
1d. Spell it Out (M): ★★★★★ ; ★★★★★
1e. Spell it Out (E): ★★★★☆ ; ★★★☆☆
1f. Spell it Out (R): ★★★☆☆ ; ★★★★☆
2. Christmas: ★☆☆☆☆ ; ★☆☆☆☆
3. Australia Day: ★★★★☆ ; ★★☆☆☆
4. Valentine's Day: ★★★★☆ ; ★★☆☆☆
5. Literature Map: (Robert Jordan) ★★★★★ ; (Anne Bishop) ★★★★☆
6. Top 5 Favourites of 2014: (Nicola) ★★★★★ ; (Brenda) ★★★★☆
7. Aussie New Release: (8th of December) ★★★★☆ ; (8th of December) ★★★★☆
8. Summer: ★★★★☆ ; ★★★☆☆
9. Historical Fiction: ★★☆☆☆ ; ★★★★☆
10. Favourite Genre TBR: ★★★★★ ; ★★★★★

[Sharon]

Steve wrote: "With approximately 12 hours to go, I have completed this challenge by finishing my last book, my first 6. Top 5 Favourites of 2014, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, with my review: h..."

Congratulations Steve :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Congratulations Steve! Great effort:) You weren't sure you'd make it!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Steve! You have a few hours to breathe before you start again!!!

[Carolyn]

Finished my final book in the nick of time. And what an excellent one to finish on - The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson 5★

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

[Carolyn]

My final list for this challenge:


S Solar by Ian McEwan 3★
U Under the Dome byStephen King 5★
M Mr Briggs' Hat: A Sensational Account of Britain's First Railway Murder by Kate Colquhoun 4★
M Mercy 6 by David Bajo 3★
E Eden by Candice Fox 4★
R Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 4.5★

2. Christmas Festive in Death by J.D. Robb 4★

3. Australia Day Hello From the Gillespies by Monica McInerney 4★

4. Valentine's Day Letters from Skye by Jessica Brockmole 5★

5. Literature Map - Patrick Rothfuss - Brandon SandersonBrian Sanderson ( The Way of Kings 5★

6.AR friend (Michael) top 5 The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joyce 4★

7. New Aussie release Claiming Noah by Amanda Ortlepp 3.5★

8. Aussie Summer Kinglake-350 byAdrian Hyland 5★

9. Historical All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr 5★

10. Favourite Genre Fool Moon by Jim Butcher 5★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Congratulations Carolyn! Great effort:)

[Veronica ⭐️]

congratulations to all those that completed their summer challenge. I didn't finish mine :( but it was fun picking the books and reading the ones I did get done.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Veronica wrote: "congratulations to all those that completed their summer challenge. I didn't finish mine :( but it was fun picking the books and reading the ones I did get done."

You did well with what you read Veronica, and the main thing is you had fun!! So well done to you:)