November 2020 Challenge - The Race that Stops the Nation

[Jackmeister]

Finished my first 2 of 4!

2019 - Vow and Declare - Agatha Christie with The Mysterious Affair at Styles ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2014 - Protectionist - Peace by Garry Disher AA ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[TheMadHatter]

Finished my 4. Got on to this one really early (and luckily they were all only around the 200-300 page mark) as I still have 5 books I have to get through to finish the spring challenge :-P.

I have also put AA next to Ruth Park - I know this is a little contentious as even though she was born in NZ, she spent most of her life in Australia (and her books are set in Australia). I had a back up AA just in case :-P

Progress: 4 of 4 as of 12 November

Level: A leisurely trot to third place: four books (minimum one Aussie author)

2019 voW and declAre (Author's Name)
Peta Lyre’s Rating Normal by Anna Whateley AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars)

2016 alMandin (Book Title)
Majesty by Katharine McGee
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (2.5 Stars)

2015 prince of penZAnce (Author's Name)
The Doctor of Thessaly by Anne Zouroudi
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars)

2014 PRotectionist (Author's Name)
Playing Beatie Bow by Ruth Park AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars)

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[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

TheMadHatter wrote: "Finished my 4. Got on to this one really early (and luckily they were all only around the 200-300 page mark) as I still have 5 books I have to get through to finish the spring challenge :-P.."

Well done! Nice early finish:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great job MH! Yes, Ruth Park is an Aussie author :)

[Jackmeister]

Challenge complete! 🥳

2017 - Rekindling - Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (I love this series)

2010 - Americain - Michael Crichton with Airframe ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Jackie! (So do I)

[Odette]

Finished 3/4 books.

Enjoyed this one. Would be interested to read any further books involving the same characters.

2014 Protectionist: Charlotte Pass by Lee Christine - 5★ AA

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Jackie:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Odette wrote: "Finished 3/4 books.

Enjoyed this one. Would be interested to read any further books involving the same characters.

2014 Protectionist: Charlotte Pass by ..."

The follow up to this one is releasing in February Odette - Crackenback

[Odette]

Thanks, Brenda. Will have to watch out for this one. Hope it will be available on borrowbox like Charlotte Pass is.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Fingers crossed Odette :)

[Kim]

Finished my 5th of this Challenge with:-

2018 - Cross Counter (author initials):-
The Art of the Engine Driver by Steven Carroll

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

[Amanda]

I have completed this challenge

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great job Amanda ☺

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Amanda:)

[Amanda]

Phrynne wrote: "Well done Amanda:)" Thanks Brenda and Phrynne

[Mari]

Cantered to the finish.

November Challenge - The race that stops the nation
Duration: 1/11/20 - 30/11/20
Level: 3rd Place
4/4
Completed 19th November

🏇 2019 Vow and Declare: Darkness for Light by Emma Viskic *AA (Author) 02/11 ★★★★☆
🏇 2016 Almandin: Black Water Rising by Attica Locke (Author) 12/11 ★★★★
🏇 2014 Protectionist: Charlotte Pass by Lee Christine *AA* (Title) 19/11 ★★★★
🏇 2013 Fiorente: The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict (Title) 05/11 ★★★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished :)

November Challenge - "The Race that Stops the Nation"
Duration: 1/11/20 - 30/11/20
Level: First Place!
10/10

The winning horses were:-

1. 2019 Vow and Declare Author
Victory for the Bluebird Girls by Rosie Archer 5★s 4/11/20

2. 2018 Cross Counter Title
The Secret Cave: Wolf Girl 3 by Anh Do 5★s 8/11/20 AA

3. 2017 Rekindling Author
Death in Daylesford by Kerry Greenwood 5★s 3/11/20 AA

4. 2016 Almandin Title
Montana by Fiona McArthur 4★s 4/11/20 AA

5. 2015 Prince of Penzance Author
Olive, Mabel Me: Life and Adventures with Two Very Good Dogs by Andrew Cotter 4★s 5/11/20 AA

6. 2014 Protectionist Title
Infinite Splendours by Sofie Laguna 4★s 10/11/20 AA

7. 2013 Fiorente Author
The Wall Between the Worlds by Ruth Fox 4★s 2/11/20 AA

8. 2012 Green Moon Author
The Violinist of Auschwitz by Ellie Midwood 4★s 16/11/20

9. 2011 Dunaden Author
The Final Siren by Nicki Edwards 5★s 19/11/20 AA

10. 2010 Americain Title
Consolation by Garry Disher 5★s 5/11/20

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mari wrote: "Cantered to the finish.

November Challenge - The race that stops the nation
Duration: 1/11/20 - 30/11/20
Level: 3rd Place
4/4
Completed 19th November

🏇 2019 Vow and Declare: ..."

Well done Mari!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Mari wrote: "Cantered to the finish."

No, you galloped Mari. I am cantering - maybe even trotting.......
Well done:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Brenda:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Phrynne :)

[Krystal]

Phrynne wrote: "Mari wrote: "Cantered to the finish."

No, you galloped Mari. I am cantering - maybe even trotting.......
Well done:)"

What's slower than a trot?! Coz that's me lol

Well done to everyone finishing up!

[Mari]

Phrynne wrote: "Mari wrote: "Cantered to the finish."

No, you galloped Mari. I am cantering - maybe even trotting.......
Well done:)"

😂😂 thanks Phrynne and Brenda.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Krystal wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Mari wrote: "Cantered to the finish."

No, you galloped Mari. I am cantering - maybe even trotting.......
Well done:)"

What's slower than a trot?! Coz that's me lol

Well done to e..."

Walking Krystal 😀😀

[Krystal]

Well I'm walking nice and slow lol and have just hit 3rd place with my 4th read:

for DUNADEN: Devotion by Madeline Stevens

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

[Jonquil]

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

6/6 DONE

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 ★★★★★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good job Jonquil!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Jonquil

[Jane]

Finished in 'First Place' with:

2012 Green Moon : The Two Lost Mountains by Matthew Reilly AA 5*

When has a Matthew Reilly not deserved 5 stars! Another seat of the pants thriller from Australia's top action writer. Only 1 more to go in the Jack West Jnr series.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Another winner. Definitely a photo finish. Well done Jane:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good job Jane!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I am currently limping along somewhere near the half way mark. My aim is to get my second wind and make a mad dash for the finish line.

[Jane]

Phrynne wrote: "I am currently limping along somewhere near the half way mark. My aim is to get my second wind and make a mad dash for the finish line."

I'm sure you'll make it - 9 days to go - the finish line is in site!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I am currently limping along somewhere near the half way mark. My aim is to get my second wind and make a mad dash for the finish line."

Didn't you do that last month too?

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Maybe......probably......I tend to get sidetracked by other books I want to read more:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Tut tut tut!!! lol

[Krystal]

Phrynne wrote: "Maybe......probably......I tend to get sidetracked by other books I want to read more:)"

Haha that's my problem, too!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're just not disciplined ;)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Nope:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Hahaha!!!

[Alex]

Another one done & dustied

3rd place - 1AA

2018 Cross COuntEr - (title) Chain of Evidence by AA Garry Disher 8/11 3.5★
2017 ReKindLing - (author) What You Want to See by Kristen Lepionka 11/11 4.5★
2014 Protectionist - (title) Peace by AA Garry Disher 16/11 5★
2011 DuNaDen - (author) The Deserter by Nelson DeMille 22/11 3.5★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Alex!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Alex!

[Krystal]

Hit the halfway mark with AMERICAIN: Lost by AA Michael Robotham



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

[Kylie H]

After a rejig of the list, managed to complete the November list - have been waiting for a book for over 3 months ☹ after enquiring I got a refund - but still hoping the book turns up!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's rotten luck Kylie :( But well done on your finish!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Good work Kylie:)

[Kim]

Finished this Challenge (having extended it from Third Place to Second Place) with:-

2012 - Green Moon (first letters of title):-
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Rated this 3.5 stars (7.5/10) - my review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Kim!!!