November 2020 Challenge - The Race that Stops the Nation

[Sarah]

Phrynne wrote: "🐴🐴🐴 Welcome to the challenge Kim and Sarah. You are both linked🐴🐴🐴"

Thanks Phrynne!

[Jonquil]

November Challenge - The race that stops the nation
Duration: 11/1 - 11/30/20
Level: Second place: six books

6/6

2019 Vow and Declare author The Agatha Christie Book Club C.A. Larmer AA 11/4 ★★★
2018 Cross Counter title The Ruin Dervla McTiernan AA 11/17 ★★★★
2017 Rekindling author Drift L.T. Ryan 11/5 ★★★★★
2016 Almandin title Nacho Average Murder Maddie Day 11/3 ★★★
2015 Prince of Penzance title Pulp Friction Julie Anne Lindsey 11/1 ★★★★
2014 Protectionist author Right to the Kill Craig Schaefer 11/5 ★★★★★

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

🐴🐴🐴 Welcome to the challenge Jonquil. You are linked🐴🐴🐴

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jonquil wrote: "November Challenge - The race that stops the nation
Duration: 11/1 - 11/30/20
Level: Second place: six books

0/6

2019 Vow and Declare author The Agatha Christie Book Club [autho..."

Jonquil, your 2015 is incorrect. Both of the title initials don't fit into the horse - there's no "F". Sorry - can you choose another please? Thanks :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

There is an f in 'of' Brenda:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Hahhhahhhha!! Thanks Phrynne!! The amount of times I looked - and missed that little word! Sorry Jonquil!!!!!

[Jonquil]

Brenda wrote: "Hahhhahhhha!! Thanks Phrynne!! The amount of times I looked - and missed that little word! Sorry Jonquil!!!!!"

Not a problem, Brenda.
I used to teach communication classes. I had adults read paragraphs that had repeated side-by-side "the" or "that". The kids always saw the repeated words, the adults always skimmed right past them. We are programmed to miss (or insert) words like to or of or be.
As a grantwriter I'd have several people read my work before submitting it. "Perfect" they'd say. Then as I was placing a hardcopy into a storage folder the errors would flash in glaring neon.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It does make me feel like a goose Jonquil!! lol You're right though about missing and inserting small words - I find myself doing it often :)

[Janine]

November Challenge - The race that stops the nation
Duration: 1/11/20 - 30/11/20
Level: Third Place
4/4

2019 Vow and Declare (Author)
The Preacher by Camilla Läckberg READ 6/11/20 3*

2018 Cross Counter (Title)
The Cartographer's Secret by Tea Cooper(AA) READ 8/11/20 3*

2014 Protectionist (Title)
Inheritance of Secrets by Sonya Bates(AA) READ 11/11/20 4*

2013 Fiorente (Title)
Flying the Nest by Rachael Johns(AA) READ 4/11/20 4*

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

🐴🐴🐴 Welcome to the challenge Janine. You are linked🐴🐴🐴

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Nearly time:) Have you all chosen the book you are starting with?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Looking forward to November's reads!!

[🌸Teresa🌸]

I'm starting with Darkdawn by Jay Kristoff on audio and hopefully One by One by Ruth Ware. I'm still trying to finish my last book for October, but don't think I'll finish it till tomorrow now ☹️

What are you starting with Phrynne?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It doesn't matter what time it is Teresa - let us know though, so you can get your tick!

[🌸Teresa🌸]

Thanks Brenda, will do 😊

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I am starting with To Sleep in a Sea of Stars. Trouble is I have the paperback version and it is huge. Uncomfortable to hold when reading and you can't take it anywhere. I'm thinking he should have made it a trilogy!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wow sure is a big one Phrynne!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

It is! I am having trouble posting the BOTMs. I have done Crime and started AR but Goodreads refused the fourth entry I tried to make. I will go and try again:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Another glitch! **sigh**

[🌸Teresa🌸]

Hey Phrynne, I've seen this book available on Audible so not sure if that will help. It looks interesting and has even made it into the GR Choice Awards. I'll be excited to see your review on it :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

It's very good so far but I am only 100 pages in.

[Krystal]

Phrynne wrote: "I am starting with To Sleep in a Sea of Stars. Trouble is I have the paperback version and it is huge. Uncomfortable to hold when reading and you can't take it anywhere. I'm thinkin..."

I have that one to read this month and I feel you on the size of it!

[Icewineanne]

Just began The Wych Elm. Riveting so far 😉

[Kim]

Finished my first of this Challenge already:-

2014 - Protectionist - first letters of title -
The Color Purple by Alice Walker

Rated this one 4* (9/10) - my review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Amanda]

Apologies for the late start Phrynne

November Challenge - The race that stops the nation
Duration: 1/11/20 - 30/11/20
Level: Third Place
4/4

2019 Vow and Declare (author) - Enid: The scandalous life of a glamorous Australian who dazzled the world - Robert Wainwright - AA - 3.5* - 09/11/2020

2017 Rekindling (author) - Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race - Reni Eddo-Lodge - 4.5* - 04/11/2020

2014 Protectionist (title) - The Survivors - Jane Harper - AA - 3.5* - 11/11/2020

2010 Americain (author) - The Darkest Evening - Ann Cleeves - 4* - 18/11/2020

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

🐴🐴🐴 No problem Amanda. I have linked your name:)🐴🐴🐴

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Amanda wrote: "Apologies for the late start Phrynne

November Challenge - The race that stops the nation
Duration: 1/11/20 - 30/11/20
Level: Third Place
0/4

2019 Vow and Declare (author) - [book:Enid: The scanda..."

I think you might mean 'title' for 2014 Amanda? ;)

[Amanda]

Brenda wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Apologies for the late start Phrynne

November Challenge - The race that stops the nation
Duration: 1/11/20 - 30/11/20
Level: Third Place
0/4

2019 Vow and Declare (author) - [book:E..."

Thanks Brenda. I did mean title and have amended accordingly.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

:)

[Li'l Owl]

November 2020 Challenge - The Race that Stops the Nation
Melbourne Cup
3rd Place (1 AA)
🏇3/4

2010 Americain
Rachel Amphlett—Will to Live 11/21/20 5★'s
AA

2016 Almandin
Angela Marsons—Silent Scream11/26/20 5★'s

2017 Rekindling
Kerry Greenwood—Death Before Wicket AA

2019 Vow and Declare
Look Closer by Rachel Amphlett 11/10/20 5★'s AA

1. 2. 3.-4.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

🐴🐴🐴 Hello Owl and welcome to the challenge:) I have linked your name:)🐴🐴🐴

[Krystal]

Finished my first - Honeybee by Craig Silvey for 2014 (author initials)



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

[Janine]

Finished my first

2013 Fiorente (Title)
Flying the Nest by Rachael Johns 4*

[Kim]

Finished my 2nd book of this Challenge with:-

2016 - Almandin (author initials) -
The Last Breath by Denise Mina -
- rated it 4* (9/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Janine]

Finished my 2nd

2019 Vow and Declare (Author's Initials)
The Preacher by Camilla Läckberg 3*

[Kim]

Just finished my third of this Challenge with:-

2010 - Americain (first letters of title & author's initials) -
Mistake Creek by Rachel Amphlett - AA


Rated this one 4* (8/10) - fast-paced FBI thriller. My review is here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

As I have already finished three of my original four and am just starting the fourth, I've 'promoted myself' to Second Place and added a further two books (msg #42)!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Kim wrote: "Just finished my third of this Challenge with:-

2010 - Americain (first letters of title & author's initials) -
Mistake Creek by Rachel Amphlett - AA
[bookcover:M..."

Speedy work Kim!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kim wrote: "Just finished my third of this Challenge with:-

2010 - Americain (first letters of title & author's initials) -
Mistake Creek by Rachel Amphlett - AA
[bookcover:M..."

Your link goes to the book's profile Kim :)

[Janine]

Finished my 3rd

2018 Cross Counter (Title or Author)
The Cartographer's Secret by Tea Cooper(AA) 3*

[Kim]

Brenda wrote: "Kim wrote: "Just finished my third of this Challenge with:-

2010 - Americain (first letters of title & author's initials) -
Mistake Creek by Rachel Amphlett - AA
..."

Sorted that, Brenda - thanks for letting me know!

[Kim]

Finished my 4th of this Challenge with:-

2013. Fiorente (first letters of title):-
The Foundling by Stacey Halls

Rated this one as 5 stars - my review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kim wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Kim wrote: "Just finished my third of this Challenge with:-

2010 - Americain (first letters of title & author's initials) -
Mistake Creek by [author:Rachel Amphlett|..."

You're welcome Kim :)

[Krystal]

Finished 2017 - Instant Karma by Marissa Meyer



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

[Cherie]

Finished :)

November Challenge - The race that stops the nation
Duration: 1/11/20 - 30/11/20
Level: Easy
4/4

2019 Vow and Declare - Weighting to Live by Cara Ward 3 stars
2018 Cross Counter - Ghost Squad by Claribel A. Ortega 3.5 stars
2016 Almandin - Limited Wish by Mark Lawrence 3 stars
2014 Protectionist - The Road by Catherine Jinks AA 3.5 stars

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Cherie!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Good work Cherie:)

[Odette]

Finished 2/4 books

2017 Rekindling: Gathering Dark by Candice Fox - 4★ AA

2010 Americain: Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer - 4★

[Janine]

Challenge completed (and now to concentrate on finishing a few others)


November Challenge - The race that stops the nation
Duration: 1/11/20 - 30/11/20
Level: Third Place
4/4

2019 Vow and Declare (Author)
The Preacher by Camilla Läckberg READ 6/11/20 3*

2018 Cross Counter (Title)
The Cartographer's Secret by Tea Cooper(AA) READ 8/11/20 3*

2014 Protectionist (Title)
Inheritance of Secrets by Sonya Bates(AA) READ 11/11/20 4*

2013 Fiorente (Title)
Flying the Nest by Rachael Johns(AA) READ 4/11/20 4*

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Great work Janine!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Janine!