March 2021 Challenge - Spell-it-Out

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Goodness Fi - an 800 page book!!! Brave!

[Fi]

Brenda wrote: "Goodness Fi - an 800 page book!!! Brave!"

I know, especially when it's the first challenge I've put myself down for and I've a busy month! Almost finished it and hopefully will whizz through the others!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Fi :)

[Angela]

March Challenge Finished!
Spell-it-Out
Level: Easy
5/5

1. M is for male.
a) Read a book by a male author
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman read 3/3/21 - 5 ⭐

2. A is for Australia.
a) Read a book by an Australian author
Area 7 by Matthew Reilly AA read 7/3/21 - 4 ⭐

3. R is for reminiscing.
b) Read a book whose title starts with R.
Ride the Tide by Julie Ann Walker read 1/3/21 - 3 ⭐

4. C is for colour.
a) Read a book with a brightly coloured cover.
Tea with Milk and Murder by H.Y. Hanna AA read 12/3/21 - 5 ⭐

5. H is for home.
a) Read a book set in the country where you live.
Murder in Montparnasse by Kerry Greenwood AA read 2/3/21 - 4 ⭐

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Angela!! First one finished!

[Sarah]

Brenda wrote: "Yes Sarah that would be fine :)"

Thanks Brenda!

[Johanna]

Book number four finished. The Hearts Invisible Furies by John Boyne, five stars from me for this incredible book. l'll be thinking about it for days

[Kim]

Finished my 4th of this Challenge with:-

4. 'C' is for 'colour' - read a book with a title starting with 'C':
Close to Home by Cara Hunter

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

[Kim]

Fi wrote: "Kim wrote: "Finished my 3rd of this Challenge with:-

H is for 'Home':
Read a book set in the country where you live (UK):-
The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell [bookco..."

Thanks for commenting, Fi - yes, loved it. 5 stars for me!!

[Deb]

Finished my first for the challenge:

M; for a male author. Arthur C. Clarke

It totally exceeded expectations, and for abook written in the 1960's before man had even landed on the moon, it has dated very little.
5*
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Suzie]

Easy 3/5

I changed my male author title due to a library reserve becoming available
The Night Whistler by Greg Woodland AA 4 stars

[Johanna]

Book number five finished, I think I might just get through this challenge after all. This one was wonderful, and I loved every second of it

[Valerie]

I've somehow managed to finish early! Thanks for this challenge, I read some terrific books.

March Challenge - Spell-it-Out
Level: Easy
05/5

1. M is for male. Read a book by a male author

Dom Juan by Molière 4★

2. A is for Australia. Read a book by an Australian author

Urn Burial by Kerry Greenwood AA 3★

3. R is for reminiscing. Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction

Eye of the Needle by Ken Follett 5★

4. C is for colour. Read a book with a brightly coloured cover

La Sirène et le Scaphandrier by Samuelle Barbier 4★

5. H is for home. Read a book set in the country where you live

Infinite Splendours by Sofie Laguna AA 5★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great work Valerie!! Good to see your 5 stars on Infinite Splendours :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

All done :)

March Challenge - Spell-it-Out
Level: Hard
10/10

1. M is for male.
a) Read a book by a male author
Win by Harlan Coben 4★s 13/3/21

b) Read a book whose title starts with M
Mystery by the Sea by Verity Bright 5★s 4/3/21

2. A is for Australia.
a) Read a book by an Australian author
Stealing Time by Rebecca Bowyer 4★s 15/3/21 AA

b) Read a book whose title starts with A
A Winning Betrayal by Louise Guy 4★s 12/3/21 AA

3. R is for reminiscing.
a) Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
A New York Secret by Ella Carey 5★s 7/3/21 AA

b) Read a book whose title starts with R
Retribution Ridge by Anna Willett 4★s 6/3/21 AA

4. C is for colour.
a) Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
Bloodbaths and Banana Cake by Addison Moore 2★s 5/3/21

b) Read a book whose title starts with C
A Child of My Own by Vanessa Carnevale 5★s 2/3/21 AA

5. H is for home.
a) Read a book set in the country where you live
The Secret Life of Sarah Meads by V.K. Tritschler 2.5★s 6/3/21 AA

b) Read a book whose title starts with H
Heartbreak Bay by Rachel Caine 5★s 3/3/21

[MaryG2E]

Finished the March challenge. Very enjoyable reading.

AR Monthly Challenge - March 2021 - Spell It Out
Duration: 01/03/21 - 31/03/21
Level: EASY, i.e. 5 books, including at least 2 AAs
Progress: 5/5

✔ 1. M is for male - Read a book by a male author
2071 - The World We'll Leave Our Grandchildren by Chris Rapley 4★s

✔ 2. A is for Australia - Read a book by an Australian author
The Hidden Hours by Sara Foster (AA) 4★s

✔ 3. R is for reminiscing - Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
Wearing Paper Dresses by Anne Brinsden (AA) 5★s

✔ 4. C is for colour - Read a book whose title starts with C
The Course of Love by Alain de Botton 4★s

✔ 5. H is for home - Read a book set in Australia
Silver by Chris Hammer (AA) 5★s

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great job Mary!

[Trish]

All finished having taken the easy option 😉

March Challenge - Spell-it-Out
Level: Easy
5/5 AA 4/4

1. M is for male.
Read a book by a MALE AUTHOR (OR read a book whose title starts with M)
The Wife and the Widow by Christian White AA....read 4*

2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an ASTRALIAN AUTHOR (OR read a book whose title starts with A)
Only Daughter by Anna Snoekstra AA....read 3.5*

3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of HISTORICAL FICTION (OR read a book whose title starts with R)
Exposure by Helen Dunmore....read 3.5*

4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a BRIGHTLY COLOURED COVER (OR read a book whose title starts with C)
The Red Coast by Di Morrissey AA....read 3.5*

5. H is for home.
Read a book set in the COUNTRY WHERE YOU LIVE (OR read a book whose title starts with H)
The Precipice by Virginia Duigan AA....read 3*

[Jane]

Finished the hard version of this challenge (10 books) with :

H - Read a book set in the country where you live : The Survivors by Jane Harper AA 4*

Another excellent book by Jane Harper. Well paced, good characters; it captures the pace of a small Tasmanian coastal town and makes great use of the landscape and setting to tell the story.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great job Trish and Jane!

[Jenn]

Finished :)

March Challenge - Spell-it-Out
Level: Hard
10/10

1. M is for male.
a) Read a book by a male author
Witch and Wizard by James Patterson 3.5 stars

b) Read a book whose title starts with M
The McCalister Legacy by Nicole Hurley-Moore AA 4 stars

2. A is for Australia.
a) Read a book by an Australian author
The Vineyard In The Hills by Lily Malone AA 5 Stars

b) Read a book whose title starts with A
Accounting for Love by Erin Wright 4 stars

3. R is for reminiscing.
a) Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly AA 5 stars

b) Read a book whose title starts with R
Reckless Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars

4. C is for colour.
a) Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
Wyoming True by Diana Palmer 4 stars

b) Read a book whose title starts with C
Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs 5 stars

5. H is for home.
a) Read a book set in the country where you live
The Girls of Mischief Bay by Susan Mallery AA 5 stars

b) Read a book whose title starts with H
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas 5 stars

[Cherie]

Finished :)

March Challenge - Spell-it-Out
Level: Easy
5/5

Doing all 10 categories but only with 5 books :)

1. M is for male.
Male Author/Starts with M

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig 3 stars

2. A is for Australia.
Australian author/Title starts with A

The Anti-Cool Girl by Rosie Waterland AA 4 stars

3. R is for reminiscing.
Historical Fiction/Title starts with R

Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier 4 stars

4. C is for colour.
Brightly coloured cover/Title starts with C

Cleave by Nikki Gemmell AA 2.5 stars

5. H is for home.
Set in the country where you live/Title starts with H

Heart of the Grass Tree by Molly Murn AA 3 stars

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Jennifer and Cherie! Great jobs girls!!

[Deb]

Finished my ''C" with the very fun by Janet Fox

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

[Trish]

Brenda wrote: "Great job Trish and Jane!"

Thank you Brenda, looking forward to see what April brings 🤗

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Not too long to wait Trish :)

[Trish]

Brenda wrote: "Not too long to wait Trish :)"

🤗🤗

[Clare]

I finished Easy Level 2AA. Not sure how, when I read 2 +500p. books and I struggle with long books.

5/5

1. M. Read a book by a Male author
The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi Read 19/3. 3★

2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author
All That Impossible Space by Anna Morgan Read 17/3. 3★ AA

3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James Read 15/3. 3★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

4. C is for colour.
Read a book whose title starts with C
Catch Me If I Fall by Barry Jonsberg Read 14/3. 4★ AA Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

5. H is for home.
Read a book whose title starts with H
Heretics Anonymous by Katie Henry Read 11/3. 4★ Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Clare!

[Mari]

An enjoyable month of reading. Easy level completed.

March Challenge - Spell-it-Out
Level: Easy
5/5
Completed 21st March

✅ 1. M is for male. Read a book by a male author.
Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah 07/03 ★★★★

✅ 2. A is for Australia. Read a book by an Australian author.
The Agatha Christie Book Club by C.A. Larmer *AA* 06/03 ★★★☆

✅ 3. R is for reminiscing. Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction.
The House at Mermaid's Cove by Lindsay Jayne Ashford 19/03 ★★★★

✅ 4. C is for colour. Read a book with a brightly coloured cover.
500 Miles from You by Jenny Colgan 08/03 ★★★☆

✅ 5. H is for home. Read a book set in the country where you live.
The House at Salvation Creek by Susan Duncan *AA* 21/03 ★★★★

[Janine]

Finished 2 more

2. A is for Australia. Read a book by an Australian Author
The Secrets Mothers Keep by Jacquie Underdown 3*

5. H is for Home. Set in the Country where I live (Australia)
Under the Golden Sun by Jenny Ashcroft(AA) 4*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Mari!

[Mel]

Finished yesterday. Very slow reading month for me.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Mel!

[Suzie]

Easy - 4/5

I changed my H title due to a library reserve arriving.
H is for home: The Year the Maps Changed by Danielle Binks AA 4 stars

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I quite enjoyed that one too Suzie :)

[Kim]

Finished this Challenge with:-

Trust by Chris Hammer

Rated this one as 4 stars (8.5/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

March Challenge - Spell-it-Out
Level: Easy
5/5 (AA: 2/2)

1. M is for male:
Read a book by a male author:-
Trust by Chris Hammer - AA -
- FINISHED 23/3/21 - 4* (8.5/10)

2. A is for Australia:
Read a book by an Australian author:-
The Survivors by Jane Harper - AA -
- FINISHED 8/3/21 - 5* (9.5/10)

3. R is for reminiscing:
Read a book whose title starts with R:-
Real Life by Brandon Taylor -
- FINISHED 5/3/21 - 3* (6.5/10)

4. C is for colour:
Read a book whose title starts with C:-
Close to Home by Cara Hunter -
- FINISHED 14/3/21 - 4* (9/10)

5. H is for home:
Read a book set in the country where you live (UK):-
The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell -
- FINISHED 10/3/21 - 5* (9.5/10)

[Alex]

Easy: 5/5 Done and dustied.

Male author: The Night Bird by Brian Freeman 8/3 4.5★
Aus author: Second Sight by AA Aoife Clifford 3/3 4★
Reminisce: Death in Delft by Graham Brack 13/3 5★
Colour: Hard Fall by J.B. Turner 24/3 3★
Home Country: The Fallout by AA Garry Disher 20/3 4★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Kim and Alex (glad you got it dustied Alex ;))

[Janelle]

Finished! And five excellent reads too :)
Easy
5/5
2/2AA

1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author OR read a book whose title starts with M
The Comedians by Graham Greene finished Mar20 5*

2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author OR read a book whose title starts with A
Bloodtree River by Sarah Barrie AA finished Mar12 4*

3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction OR read a book whose title starts with R
Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier finished Mar4 4*

4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover OR read a book whose title starts with C
Providence by Max Barry AA finished Mar24 5*

5. H is for home.
Read a book set in the country where you live OR read a book whose title starts with H
Half Life by Jillian Cantor finished Mar22 5*

[Helen]

I have finished the March challenge now
Level Easy 5/5

5. H Read a book set in the country you live

Stefanie London Her Aussie Holiday






March Challenge Spell-it-Out

Level Easy

0/5

1. M. read a book whose title starts with M

Malicious Desire Laney
Kaye AA

2..A. Read a book by an Australian Author

A Home Like Ours Fiona
Lowe AA

3. R. Read a book from the Historical fiction genre

The Codebreakers Alli Sinclair AA

4. C. Read a book whose title starts with C

Janet Gover Close to Home AA

5. H. Read a book set in the country you live

5. H. Stefanie London Her Aussie Holiday AA

Malicious Desire by Laney Kaye A Home Like Ours by Fiona Lowe The Codebreakers by Alli Sinclair Close to Home by Janet Gover Her Aussie Holiday (Patterson's Bluff #2) by Stefanie London

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Janelle and Helen! Helen, when you transfer a post, just edit first before you copy and paste - that way you'll get the links etc as well :)

[Helen]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Janelle and Helen! Helen, when you transfer a post, just edit first before you copy and paste - that way you'll get the links etc as well :)"

Will do sorry :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You don't have to apologize Helen. I was just letting you know for next time 😊

[Janine]

March Challenge - Spell-it-Out Completed
Level: Easy
5/5

1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author
Police by Jo Nesbø READ 25/3/21 3*

2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author
The Secrets Mothers Keep by Jacquie Underdown(AA) READ 11/3/21 3*

3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
The Naturalist's Daughter by Tea Cooper(AA) READ 5/3/21 4*

4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
Sunset Express by Robert Crais READ 2/3/21 3*

5. H is for home.
Read a book set in the country where you live
Under the Golden Sun by Jenny Ashcroft(AA) READ 14/3/21 4*

[Jonquil]

March Challenge - Spell-it-Out
EASY

DONE

1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author Scrublands Chris Hammer AA 3/4 ★★★★

2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author Death on Paradise Island B.M. Allsopp AA 3/13 ★★★★

3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction A Baby’s Bones Rebecca Alexander 3/5 ★★★★

4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover Wild Spring: A Coastal Caribbean Adventure Tripp Ellis 3/14 ★★★★★

5. H is for home.
Read a book set in the country where you live US Vintage Spirits Annabel Chase 3/6 ★★★★

[Alex]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Kim and Alex (glad you got it dustied Alex ;))"

It's the only thing around here that is dusted.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Janine and Jonquil :)

[Suzie]

Easy - 5/5 Challenge complete!

Title begins with R: Redemption Point by Candice Fox AA - 4 stars

[Kahlia]

I'm not going to finish my original hard mode since I've distracted myself with books that don't fit this challenge (and I don't regret it), but I did still finish for easy mode in the end.

March Challenge - Spell-it-Out
Level: Easy
5/5

1. M is for male: Read a book by a male author
Death in Delft by Graham Brack ★★★★ (22/3)

2. A is for Australia: Read a book by an Australian author
All the Murmuring Bones by A.G. Slatter AA ★★★★ (16/3)

3. R is for reminiscing: Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
The Smallest Man by Frances Quinn ★★★ (13/3)

4. C is for colour: Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
Dirt Circus League by Maree Kimberley AA ★★ (20/3)

5. H is for home: Read a book set in the country where you live
The Codebreakers by Alli Sinclair AA ★★★★ (5/3)