SUMMER Reading Challenge

[Ashlee]

What could be better than Summer in Australia? Beaches, BBQs, cricket, Christmas, and of course - lots of time to read!

If you'd like some literary inspiration this Summer, why not try our Summer reading challenge. Begin December 1 and finish by February 28.

The rules are simple - read a book that fits each category. They do not need to be read on the specific date mentioned, any time throughout the season will do. Only where specified do the books need to be by an Australian author.

If you're having trouble coming up with ideas, you'll find plenty of inspiration on Listopia.


1. Read an Aussie book released between December 1 and February 28.

2. Read a book with the title beginning with one of the letters of SUMMER.

3. Read a book with water or the beach on the cover
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/5...
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3...

4. January 1 is New Years Day – kick off your New Year’s resolution by reading a book from your TBR

5. January 26 is Australia Day – read a historical fiction book by an Australian author

6. The International AACTA Awards are held in January – read a book that has been turned into a movie
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3...
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2...

7. December 25 is Christmas Day - Read a book with a cover that is mostly red or mostly green, the traditional Christmas colours.
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2...
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/4...

8. February 14 is Valentine’s day – read a romance book or a book with a strong romantic plot line
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...

9. December 3 is International Day for Persons with Disabilities – Read a book featuring a character with a disability
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/7...

10. February 13 – March 1 is Chinese New Year – read a book set in China or featuring a Chinese character.
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3...

Feel free to post about your progress in this thread!

[Tracie]

Ooh this is exciting - I'm on the right path! I'll save my Amy Tan's books I've been meaning to read for Feb - March :)

[Veronica ⭐️]

I think I'll join in and give this challenge a go. Looks like fun and I may have a few on my TBR pile.

[TAT Books]

Make sure you read one of those Amy Tan books in Feb Tracie - this challenge ends on Feb 28...we'll have a new Autumn challenge starting on March 1

[Veronica ⭐️]

If anyone is looking for a #10 book set in China. The Lust of Comrade Lu is currently free on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com.au/Lust-Comrade...

[Veronica ⭐️]

1. The Maxwell Sisters by Loretta Hill
2. E - Eden, Noon by Archer Swift
3. Ugly: My Memoir byRobert Hoge
4.Red by M.J. Porter
5. Triangle Trade by Geoff Woodland
6. Serena by Ron Rash
7. The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
8. What A Girl Wants by Lindsey Kelk
9. The Gardener Who Could See by John Zanetti
10. The Lust of Comrade Lu by Ian Stewart

[Tracie]

Oh my gosh I better hurry up!!

[Veronica ⭐️]

My reviews so far.
2. Eden,Noon
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
8. What a Girl Wants
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
9. The Gardener Who Could See
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Veronica ⭐️]

#1 Aussie new realease
The Maxwell Sisters

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

[Veronica ⭐️]

#4 book from TBR

this one has been on my TBR for twelve months
Red - The Dragon of Unison #4

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