Spring Challenge 2020 Exam Time - 1st September-30th November

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Well done Kylie

[Mari]

Perfect time to finish with the Summer Challenge released today. Thanks Phrynne for another fun challenge 😊.

Spring Challenge - Exam Time
Duration: 1/9/20 - 30/11/20
Level: Distinction
12/12
Completed 21st November

🎓1.English. Read a book set in England.
Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson 08/10 ★★★★★
🎓2.Maths. Read a book with a number in the title.
Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding by Rhys Bowen 27/09 ★★★★
🎓3. History. Read a book set in the past.
Revelation by C.J. Sansom 11/10 ★★★★☆
🎓4. Geography. Read a book set in a country other than your own.
Silent Valley by Malla Nunn (South Africa) 15/09 ★★★★
🎓5. Science. Do an experiment - read a book from a new to you author.
Blue Monday by Nicci French 21/10 ★★★★☆
🎓6. Art. Read a book with an artistic or very colourful cover.
Death on the Riviera by John Bude 02/08 ★★★
🎓 7. Languages. Read a book set in a country whose first language is not English.
Death and Judgement by Donna Leon (Italy) 30/10 ★★★★
🎓8. Computer science. Read an ebook or listen to an audiobook.
Lying and Dying by Graham Brack (ebook) 07/11 ★★★★
🎓9. Music. Read a book where the letters of 'music' can be found in the title.
Miles Off Course by Sulari Gentill 26/09 ★★★★☆
🎓10. Home Economics. Read a book with food on the cover.
Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin 04/09 ★★★
🎓11. Physical Education. Read a book by an author with the letters P and E somewhere in their name.
A Better Man by Louise Penny 21/11 ★★★★★
🎓12. Religious Instruction. Read a book where a main character has a name you could find in the Bible.
Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb (Eve) 23/10 ★★★★☆

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

You're welcome Mari and well done!
Hope you enjoy the Summer Challenge too:)

[Mari]

Phrynne wrote: "You're welcome Mari and well done!
Hope you enjoy the Summer Challenge too:)"

Thanks Phrynne - the Summer Challenge looks like a lot of fun 🤩.

[PattyMacDotComma]

FINISHED!
MUSICI just finished the wonderful Song of the Crocodile by Aussie Aboriginal author Nardi Simpson. Just great!
5★ Link to my 'Crocodile' review

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Great work Patty!

[Craig]

Challenge completed!
Spring Challenge - Exam Time
Duration: 1/9/20 - 30/11/20
Level: Distinction - 12/12
Completed 20th November

1.English. Read a book set in England
Deity by Matt Wesolowski - latest in the very good 'Six Stories' series, centred on a podcast-style investigation of the mysterious death of a former pop star who'd had nasty rumours swirling about him. Good read.

2.Maths. Read a book with a number in the title
Second Skin by Christian White - Interesting Audible Original thriller from the award-winning Australian crime writer. More novella length, didn't quite have the character depth of his novels, but good listen

3. History. Read a book set in the past
The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton - Intriguing, genre-blending mystery set in historical sailing ships. Very good read.

4. Geography. Read a book set in a country other than your own
Murder Sees The Light by Howard Engel - Interesting old school Canadian private eye novel from the mid 1980s, set largely in Alonquin Park

5, Science. Do an experiment - read a book from a new to you author
Three-Fifths by John Vercher - outstanding 5-star read. Loved it

6. Art. Read a book with an artistic or very colourful cover.
That Monster on the Block by Sue Ganz-Schmitt - Fun kids book that was a good seasonal read with my Halloween-loving 5-year-old

7. Languages. Read a book set in a country whose first language is not English
The Forger and the Thief by Kirsten McKenzie - Intriguing historical mystery set against an epic flood in 1960s Florence

8. Computer science. Read an ebook or listen to an audiobook.
Consolation by Garry Disher superb brand new rural noir from a master of Australian crime writing

9. Music. Read a book where the letters of 'music' can be found in the title or one where someone sings in the story.
No Going Back by Sheena Kamal - The main character in this pulse-pounding thriller, Nora Watts, is a fine singer including a backing singer for professional musicians in studios etc. Several references to her singing during the story.

10. Home Economics. Read a book with food on the cover or cooking is mentioned in the story.
Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden - Outstanding debut mystery, in running for my Best of the Year list, set on a Native American reservation. Several characters end up working as chefs and related food service roles as events unfold.

11. Physical Education. Read a book by an author with the letters P and E somewhere in their name.
The Survivors by Jane Harper - Excellent standalone crime tale centred on a small beach community in Tasmania, where a present-day disappearance brings up memories of past tragedies. Top notch stuff

12. Religious Instruction. Read a book where a main character has a name you could find in the Bible.
The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly - Excellent courtroom thriller where main character (and author both) have the first name Michael

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Well done Craig!

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Finished.

Spring Challenge - Exam Time
Duration: 1/9/20 - 30/11/20
Level: Distinction
12/12

Choose your subjects:
1.English. Read a book set in England
The Ghost Fields by Elly Griffiths 5 stars 27/9/20
2.Maths. Read a book with a number in the title
Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones 3 stars 8/11/20
3. History. Read a book set in the past
Royal Flush by Rhys Bowen 3 stars 20/11/20
4. Geography. Read a book set in a country other than your own. (Sri Lanka)
Fatal Finds in Nuala by Harriet Steel 4 stars 11/11/20
5, Science. Do an experiment - read a book from a new to you author
On Borrowed Crime: A Jane Doe Book Club Mystery by Kate Young 3 stars 14/9/20
6. Art. Read a book with an artistic or very colourful cover.
All the Devils Are Here by Louise Penny 5 stars 16/9/20
7. Languages. Read a book set in a country whose first language is not English (Egypt)
Children of the Storm by Elizabeth Peters 5 stars 29/9/20
8. Computer science. Read an ebook or listen to an audiobook.
Rubbernecker by Belinda Bauer 5stars 17/10/20
9. Music. Read a book where the letters of 'music' can be found in the title
The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths 5 stars 10/9/20
10. Home Economics. Read a book with food on the cover (very small but it is there)
Chili Cauldron Curse by Lynn Cahoon 3 stars 3/9/20
11. Physical Education. Read a book by an author with the letters P and E somewhere in their name.
Bridge to Burn by Rachel Amphlett 5 stars 17/9/20
12. Religious Instruction. Read a book where a main character has a name you could find in the Bible. (Eve)
Shadows in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 13/9/20

[Craig]

Phrynne wrote: "Finished.

Spring Challenge - Exam Time
Duration: 1/9/20 - 30/11/20
Level: Distinction
12/12

Choose your subjects:
1.English. Read a book set in England
The Ghost Fields by [author..."

Nice one Phrynne!

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Well done Patty, Craig and Phrynne :)

[Rhondda]

Finished the Spring Challenge X 2.
Slowed down somewhat towards the end as work got busy but had some fun reads

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Well done Rhonda :)

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Great work Rhonda

[Catherine]

Thanks for another great challenge.

1.English. Read a book set in England
2.Maths. Read a book with a number in the title
3. History. Read a book set in the past
4. Geography. Read a book set in a country other than your own
5, Science. Do an experiment - read a book from a new to you author
6. Art. Read a book with an artistic or very colourful cover.
7. Languages. Read a book set in a country whose first language is not English (Norway)
8. Computer science. Read an ebook or listen to an audiobook.
9. Music. Read a book where the letters of 'music' can be found in the title or one where someone sings in the story.
10. Home Economics. Read a book with food on the cover or cooking is mentioned in the story.
11. Physical Education. Read a book by an author with the letters P and E somewhere in their name. James Patterson.
12. Religious Instruction. Read a book where a main character has a name you could find in the Bible. Hannah.

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Great job Catherine!

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Well done Catherine!

[Sarah]

Finished with only a day to spare!
Spring Challenge - Exam Time
Duration: 1/9/20 - 30/11/20
Level: Distinction
Progress: 12/12

1.English. Read a book set in England. Ice Blue by Emma Jameson (4/9) 4*
2.Maths. Read a book with a number in the title. 50 Australian Crimes of the 20th Century by Paul B. Kidd AA (29/11) 3*
3. History. Read a book set in the past. The Dead of Winter by Nicola Upson (9/11) 5*
4. Geography. Read a book set in a country other than your own. Inspired by Murder by Audrey J. Cole (Seattle, USA) (10/9) 2*
5. Science. Do an experiment - read a book from a new to you author. Charlotte Pass by Lee Christine AA (22/9) 4*
6. Art. Read a book with an artistic or very colourful cover. The Orchid Thief: A True Story of Beauty and Obsession by Susan Orlean (28/9) 4*
7. Languages. Read a book set in a country whose first language is not English. In the Darkness by Karin Fossum (Norway) (9/9) 4*
8. Computer science. Read an ebook or listen to an audiobook. The Survivors by Jane Harper AA (22/9) 4*
9. Music. Read a book where the letters of 'music' can be found in the title or one where someone sings in the story. The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths (18/9) 4.5* (seems a popular choice!)
10. Home Economics. Read a book with food on the cover or cooking is mentioned in the story. (both) Lost and Fondue by Avery Aames (23/11) 4*
11. Physical Education. Read a book by an author with the letters P and E somewhere in their name. The Good Teacher by Petronella McGovern AA (1/9) 5*
12. Religious Instruction. Read a book where a main character has a name you could find in the Bible. In the Woods by Tana French (Adam) (22/10) 5*

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Sarah wrote: "Finished with only a day to spare!
Spring Challenge - Exam Time
Duration: 1/9/20 - 30/11/20
Level: Distinction
Progress: 12/12

1.English. Read a book set in England. Ice Blue by [a..."

Well done Sarah:)

[Sarah]

Phrynne wrote: "Well done Sarah:)"

Thanks Phrynne! It was a great challenge and lots of fun to complete!

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Sarah wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Well done Sarah:)"

Thanks Phrynne! It was a great challenge and lots of fun to complete!"

Glad you enjoyed it:)

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Well done Sarah!

[Heather]

Finished the challenge!
1. English - In Her Wake by Amanda Jennings 5 ⚘
2. Maths - Three Hours by Rosamund Lupton 4 ⚘
3. History - Kitty Peck and the Parliament of Shadows by Kate Griffin 4 ⚘
4. Geography - Deeper Than the Dead by Tami Hoag 5 ⚘
5. Science - Nothing Short of Dying by Erik Storey 3 ⚘
6. Art - The Sugar House by Laura Lippman 4 ⚘

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Well done Heather:)

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Good job Heather :)

[Icewineanne]

Unfortunately I didn’t finish 😢
....only read 8 of 12....oh well on to the next challenge! 🤗 📚

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Eight is still good Anne! Enjoy the next challenge:)

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Well done on the 8 you read Anne :)