April 2021 - Spell it out with a difference

[Clare]

I've finished Easy level
5/5

TASKS
🐰 A Read a book by an AUSTRALIAN author.
Where the Trees Were by Inga Simpson Read 24/4. 3★ AA Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

🐰 P Read a book PUBLISHED in 2020
The Book of Chance by Sue Whiting Read 25/4. 4★ AA Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

🐰 R Read a book RECOMMENDED by a friend
Gill - Waterhole by Fiona Bell Read 29/4. 2★ AA Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

🐰 I Read a book set on an ISLAND (big or small)
Gull Cove Island The Cousins by Karen M. McManus Read 23/4. 4★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

🐰 L Read a book by an author you LOVE
Froi of the Exiles by Melina Marchetta Read 13/4. 4★ AA Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Clare!

[Sue]

Finished just in time! My last book was hard going - a classic traveller's tale written in 1854 - so much interesting information but I found it very difficult to stay focused!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Clare and Sue!

[Sarah]

Just checking in - I still have my two AAs to finish, but over halfway through both, so should be finished in next couple of days. Another great challenge - thanks Phrynne and Brenda!
April Challenge 2021 Spell it out with a difference
Duration: 1/4/21 - 30/4/21
Level: Easy
Progress: 3/5 AA: 0/2

1. TASKS
🐰 A: Read a book by an AUSTRALIAN author. The Morbids by Ewa Ramsey AA in progress
🐰 P: Read a book PUBLISHED in 2020. The Shadows (a.k.a. The Shadow Friend) by Alex North (11/4) 4*
🐰 R: Read a book RECOMMENDED by a friend. The Ripping Tree by Nikki Gemmell AA (Recommended by Carolyn and Andrea) in progress
🐰 I: Read a book set on an ISLAND (big or small). What You Never Knew by Jessica Hamilton (set on fictional Avril Island, Vermont, USA) (15/4) 5*
🐰 L: Read a book by an author you LOVE. Blood Runs Thicker by Sarah Hawkswood (I loved her previous release, River of Sins) (25/4) 5*

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Sue wrote: "Finished just in time! My last book was hard going - a classic traveller's tale written in 1854 - so much interesting information but I found it very difficult to stay focused!"

Well done Sue!

[Kim]

Completed this Challenge with my 2 Aussie author reads this week, which were:-

Maternal Instinct by Rebecca Bowyer

Rated this one as 3* (6/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and
The Living Sea of Waking Dreams by Richard Flanagan

Rated this one as 2.5* rounded up to 3* (5/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Just noticed that the April Challenge hasn't been very good from my book selection point of view - didn't rate anything over 3* and I'm usually quite generous!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Kim!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Kim!! Let's hope that May is kinder to you :)

[Trevor]

April Challenge 2021 Spell it out with a difference
Duration: 1/4/21 - 30/4/21
Level: Hard
10/10

Challenge finished last Thursday, but haven't been able to post my book list until today, as we were out in the country.

1. TASKS
🐰 A Read a book by an AUSTRALIAN author - Crimson Lake by Candice FoxAA - 1★
🐰 P Read a book PUBLISHED in 2020 - Mr Wilder & Me by Jonathan Coe - 4★
🐰 R Read a book RECOMMENDED by a friend - A Stairway to Paradise by Madeleine St. John AA -3★
🐰 I Read a book set on an ISLAND (big or small) - Wings of the Sphinx by Andrea Camilleri (Sicily) - 3★
🐰 L Read a book by an author you LOVE - Love is Blind by William Boyd - 3★

2. SPELL IT OUT
🐣 A - The Lebs by Michael Mohammed Ahmad AA - 4★
🐣 P - Prime Suspect by Lynda La Plante - 3★
🐣 R - Black and Blue by Ian Rankin - 4★
🐣 I - In Harm's Way by Viveca Sten - 4★
🐣 L - The Boy from the Mish by Gary Lonesborough AA - 5★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Trevor!! "Out of the country" takes on other meanings nowadays doesn't it!!!

[Trevor]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Trevor!! "Out of the country" takes on other meanings nowadays doesn't it!!!"

Sure does, for us though it meant rural Victoria, quiet and relaxing with no internet :-)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! Look at that - I misread!!! I read 'out OF the country' when you said 'out IN the country'! Sorry - and I hope you had a wonderful, relaxing holiday :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Trevor!

[Valerie]

Thanks for the challenge! I finished mine 2 days late, but got through all the books. Out of my 2 AA books, I especially liked the Michael Robotham.

April Challenge 2021 Spell it out with a difference
Duration: 1/4/21 - 30/4/21
Level: easy
5/5

2. SPELL IT OUT

🐣 A - Three Apples Fell from the Sky by Narine Abgaryan 3★

🐣 P - The Paper House by Anna Spargo-Ryan AA 3★

🐣 R - Good Girl, Bad Girl by Michael Robotham AA 4★

🐣 I - Suite Française by Irène Némirovsky 3★

🐣 L - Laura by Louise Tremblay-d'Essiambre 5★

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Valerie!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good job Valerie :)

[Suzie]

Well I only finished 4/5 books but enjoyed the challenge, thank you 😊

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done on your 4 Suzie!! Glad you enjoyed it too :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Suzie:)

[Sarah]

Well, I can finally call this one finished! It took me a while to finish reading and reviewing my last one, but it was worth the perseverance. Thanks Brenda and Phrynne for another stimulating challenge!
April Challenge 2021 Spell it out with a difference
Duration: 1/4/21 - 30/4/21
Level: Easy
Progress: 5/5 AA: 2/2

1. TASKS
🐰 A: Read a book by an AUSTRALIAN author. The Morbids by Ewa Ramsey AA (22/5) 5*
🐰 P: Read a book PUBLISHED in 2020. The Shadows (a.k.a. The Shadow Friend) by Alex North (11/4) 4*
🐰 R: Read a book RECOMMENDED by a friend. The Ripping Tree by Nikki Gemmell AA (6/5) 4* (Recommended by Carolyn and Andrea)
🐰 I: Read a book set on an ISLAND (big or small). What You Never Knew by Jessica Hamilton (set on fictional Avril Island, Vermont, USA) (15/4) 5*
🐰 L: Read a book by an author you LOVE. Blood Runs Thicker by Sarah Hawkswood (I loved her previous release, River of Sins) (25/4) 5*

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Great work Sarah!!!

[Sarah]

Phrynne wrote: "Great work Sarah!!!"

Thanks Phrynne - now I'm almost up-to-date!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Sarah :)

[Sarah]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Sarah :)"

Thanks Brenda - I'm working hard to complete both the May and Autumn Challenges (x2) on time. It will be nice to start June with a "clean slate". Do we have a readathon coming up?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes we do Sarah - thanks for the reminder :) And good luck with completing those challenges by the 1st!

[Carol]

completed please update

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good job Carol, Phrynne will give you your tick when she's next online :)

[Amy]

I finally finished! :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Amy:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good job Amy!