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message 101: by Kali (new)

Kali Napier | 99 comments Finally finished a monthly challenge!


message 102: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Well done Kali!


message 103: by Kali (new)

Kali Napier | 99 comments Brenda wrote: "Well done Kali!"

Thanks, Brenda.


message 104: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15790 comments Mod
Well done Kali!


message 105: by Calvin (new)

Calvin Taylor | 26 comments Finished my monthly challenge!


message 106: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15790 comments Mod
Great work Calvin!


message 107: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Well done Calvin :)


message 108: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15790 comments Mod
Finished.

August 2021 Challenge - Reading by Numbers
Level: Hard
9/9


TASKS
1. Read the first book on your TBR list Summer's Secret Marigold by Kirsty Ferry 4 stars
2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far. Looking Good Dead by Peter James 4 stars
3. Read the third book in a series. Last Writes by C.A. Larmer AA 3 stars
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average. Cradle to Grave by Rachel Amphlett AA 5 stars
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name) The Long Game by Simon Rowell AA 4 stars
6. Read a book which has a 6 somewhere in the publication date. The Watchmaker's Daughter by C.J. Archer AA (pub 2016) 5 stars
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count. Dawn of the Hunter by Blake Banner (197 pages) 3 stars
8. Read a book which was published in the eighth month of any year. Murder in the Village by Lisa Cutts (August 2021) 4 stars
9. Read a book with nine letters in the title. Be My Ghost by Carol J. Perry 4 stars

Summer's Secret Marigold by Kirsty Ferry Looking Good Dead (Roy Grace, #2) by Peter James Last Writes (A Jaine Austen Mystery, #2) by Laura Levine Cradle to Grave (Detective Kay Hunter, #8) by Rachel Amphlett The Long Game by Simon Rowell The Watchmaker's Daughter (Glass and Steele, #1) by C.J. Archer Dawn of the Hunter (Omega #1) by Blake Banner Murder in the Village (A Belinda Penshurst Mystery Book 1) by Lisa Cutts Be My Ghost (A Haunted Haven Mystery #1) by Carol J. Perry


message 109: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Well done Phrynne!


message 110: by Kim (new)

Kim (kimborams) | 1568 comments Finished my 3rd of this Challenge with:-

5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name:-
The Bride Stripped Bare by Nikki Gemmell The Bride Stripped Bare (Bride Trilogy, #1) by Nikki Gemmell - AA

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


message 111: by Valerie (new)

Valerie (nicehotcupoftea) | 834 comments Thank you for the challenge. I've finished early because I really enjoyed these!

Easy - 3 books (at least 1 Aussie author)
3/3

2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far.
Antoine by Louise Tremblay-d'Essiambre 4★

4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
The Martian by Andy Weir (4.40) 4★

7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count.
Bad People – and How to Be Rid of Them: A Plan B for Human Rights by Geoffrey Robertson AA (272p) 4★


Antoine (Mémoires d'un quartier #2) by Louise Tremblay-d'Essiambre The Martian by Andy Weir Bad People – and How to Be Rid of Them A Plan B for Human Rights by Geoffrey Robertson


message 112: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15790 comments Mod
Well done Valerie:)


message 113: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Good job Valerie :)


message 114: by Kim (new)

Kim (kimborams) | 1568 comments Finished my 4th of this Challenge with:-

7. Read a book with a '7' in the page count:-
Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys - 171 pages

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


message 115: by Krystal (new)

Krystal (krystallee6363) | 2304 comments Completed my challenge with A Song of Flight by Juliet Marillier (AA)

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

August 2021 Challenge - Reading by Numbers
Level: Easy
3/3
COMPLETE!


2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far.
The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix Review Here

3. Read the third book in a series.
A Song of Flight by Juliet Marillier (AA) Review Here

4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
Sistersong by Lucy Holland Review Here

The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix A Song of Flight (Warrior Bards, #3) by Juliet Marillier Sistersong by Lucy Holland


message 116: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Well done Krystal!


message 117: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15790 comments Mod
Good work Krystal:)


message 118: by Trish (new)

Trish (trishr) | 1109 comments Really enjoyed the August Challenge, now some 'non challenge' reading til the September and Spring start ☀️

Our August Challenge is all about numbers!
Level medium 6/6 AA 4/4

TASKS
✔1. Read the first book on your TBR list
The Women's Pages by Victoria Purman AA....read 4*
✔2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far.
I Know You Lied by Lesley Sanderson....read 3.5*
3. Read the third book in a series.
✔4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
Bleed For Me by Michael Robotham AA....read 4*
✔5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name)
The Truth & Addy Loest by Kim Kelly AA....read 3.5*
✔6. Read a book which has a 6 somewhere in the publication date.
Win by Harlan Coben ( published 16/03/21)....read 4*
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count.
8. Read a book which was published in the eighth month of any year.
✔9. Read a book with nine letters in the title.
The Best Kind of Beautiful by Frances Whiting AA....read 4*

The Women's Pages by Victoria Purman I Know You Lied by Lesley Sanderson Bleed For Me (Joe O'Loughlin #4) by Michael Robotham The Truth & Addy Loest by Kim Kelly Win (Windsor Horne Lockwood III, #1) by Harlan Coben The Best Kind of Beautiful by Frances Whiting

Congratulations to those who also have finished 🤗


message 119: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15790 comments Mod
Well done Trish!
Don't you love the time between challenges when you can read whatever you like!


message 120: by Trish (new)

Trish (trishr) | 1109 comments Phrynne wrote: "Well done Trish!
Don't you love the time between challenges when you can read whatever you like!"


Thank you Phrynne. Always have so many books to look forward to...After posting this, I realised I still have to finish my last book for the Winter challenge! Not too many pages left.


message 121: by Mari (new)

Mari | 508 comments All finished. 🥳

August 2021 Challenge - Reading by Numbers
Level: Medium
6/6
Completed 23rd August

TASKS:

✅ 1. Read the first book on your TBR list

The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison by Meredith Jaffe (Library on hold TBR) *AA* 04/08 ★★★★

2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far.
The Black Cat Murders by Karen Baugh Menuhin 03/08 ★★★★☆

3. Read the third book in a series.
Faithful Place by Tana French (Dublin Murder Squad series) 23/08 ★★★

4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan (4.34 rating) 11/08 ★★★★

5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name)
Tell Me Why: The Story of My Life and My Music by Archie Roach *AA* 07/08 ★★★★★

9. Read a book with nine letters in the title.
Gator Bait by Jana Deleon 10/08 ★★★★

The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison by Meredith Jaffe The Black Cat Murders (Heathcliff Lennox #2) by Karen Baugh Menuhin Faithful Place (Dublin Murder Squad, #3) by Tana French The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #3) by Rick Riordan Untitled by Archie Roach Gator Bait (Miss Fortune Mystery, #5) by Jana Deleon


message 122: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Great work Trish and Mari!


message 123: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15790 comments Mod
Well done Mari!


message 124: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Finished :)

August 2021 Challenge - Reading by Numbers
Level: Hard
9/9


TASKS
1. Read the first book on your TBR list
Divided House by J.M. Dalgliesh 2s 22/8/21

2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far.
The Secret Diary by Anna Stuart 5s 6/8/21

3. Read the third book in a series.
Lost Angels by Stacy Green 5s 17/8/21

4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
Thursdays at Orange Blossom House by Sophie Green 5s 13/8/21 AA 4.18

5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name)
Mark Of Guilt by Diane Hester 5s 1/8/21 AA

6. Read a book which has a 6 somewhere in the publication date.
The Family Across the Street by Nicole Trope 5s 10/8/21 6th August 2021 AA

7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count.
The Family Across the Street by Nicole Trope 5s 10/8/21 247 pages AA

8. Read a book which was published in the eighth month of any year.
Beyond the Olive Grove by Kate Hewitt 5s 14/8/21 13th August 2021

9. Read a book with nine letters in the title.
The Attack by Catherine Jinks 4s 23/8/21 AA

Divided House (Dark Yorkshire #1) by J.M. Dalgliesh The Secret Diary by Anna Stuart Lost Angels (Nikki Hunt, #3) by Stacy Green Thursdays at Orange Blossom House by Sophie Green Mark Of Guilt by Diane Hester The Family Across the Street by Nicole Trope The Family Across the Street by Nicole Trope Beyond the Olive Grove by Kate Hewitt The Attack by Catherine Jinks


message 125: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15790 comments Mod
Good work Brenda:)


message 126: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Thanks Phrynne :)


message 127: by Alex (new)

Alex Cantone | 980 comments August 2021 Challenge - Reading by Numbers DONE
Level: Easy
3/3

2nd book by an author I like: The Voice Inside by Brian Freeman 12/8 4.5★

3rd book in a series: Dishonour and Obey by Graham Brack 19/8 4★

6. "6" in the pub date: Life or Death by AA Michael Robotham (published Jan 26, 2016) 24/8 5★

The Voice Inside (Frost Easton, #2) by Brian Freeman Dishonour and Obey (Master Mercurius Mysteries, #3) by Graham Brack Life or Death by Michael Robotham


message 128: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Well done Alex!


message 129: by Zoey (new)

Zoey  (rozannen) | 1045 comments Finished

LEVEL: Easy - 3 books (at least 1 Aussie author)

TASKS

4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
Deadman's Track by Sarah Barrie AA 5★
6. Read a book which has a 6 somewhere in the publication date.
Almost Jamie by Gina Robinson 08-06-2017 3★
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count.
Twin Curse by Rinelle Grey AA (271) 3.5★

Deadman's Track by Sarah Barrie Almost Jamie (The Jet City Kilt Series, #1) by Gina Robinson Twin Curse by Rinelle Grey


message 130: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (last edited Aug 24, 2021 12:20AM) (new)

Phrynne | 15790 comments Mod
Well done Alex and Zoey
That's a coincidence. You are the first and the last names on the list!


message 131: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Great work Zoey!!


message 132: by Kylie H (new)

Kylie H | 1493 comments My numbers are up for August ☺

August 2021 Challenge - Reading by Numbers
Level: Medium
6/6


TASKS
1. Read the first book on your TBR list
The Greater Good by Tim Ayliffe 4★AA

3. Read the third book in a series.
Dark Water by Robert Bryndza 4 ★

4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
Home by Matt Dunn 4 ★

5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name)
The Little French Bridal Shop by Jennifer Dupee 4★

6. Read a book which has a 6 somewhere in the publication date.
Small Acts of Defiance by Michelle Wright AA. (pub 06/2021) 4★AA

9. Read a book with nine letters in the title.
Territory by Judy Nunn 4★ AA

The Greater Good (John Bailey #1) by Tim Ayliffe Dark Water (Detective Erika Foster, #3) by Robert Bryndza Home by Matt Dunn The Little French Bridal Shop by Jennifer Dupee Small Acts of Defiance by Michelle Wright Territory by Judy Nunn


message 133: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15790 comments Mod
We'll done Kylie


message 134: by Kim (new)

Kim (kimborams) | 1568 comments Finished my 5th of this Challenge (and my 2nd Aussie author) with:-

9. Read a book with nine letters in the title:-
This Is How by M.J. Hyland This Is How by M.J. Hyland

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


message 135: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Great job Kylie - hope not though!!


message 136: by Jeanette (new)

Jeanette | 400 comments Finished final read of 3 books Full Circle by Daisy Woods AA 2nd Book by the same author


message 137: by Jasmine's (new)

Jasmine's (jasminesnook) | 198 comments Finished


message 138: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15790 comments Mod
Well done both!


message 139: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Well done Jeanette and Jasmine :)


message 140: by Jane (new)

Jane | 752 comments Finished this challenge with :
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count : The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai (387 pages) 2*

Another challenge ending on a disappointing book. This one was needed for another challenge (Muslim author) as I'm not sure I would have picked it otherwise, despite usually enjoying romances.


message 141: by Helen (new)

Helen (helen57) | 3401 comments Finished my 2nd book in this challenge

Meredith Appleyard All About Ella All About Ella by Meredith Appleyard

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

I loved this one 5 stars from me


message 142: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15790 comments Mod
Well done Jane!


message 143: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Great job Jane!


message 144: by Clare (new)

Clare Snow (claresnow) | 521 comments I fihished my 5th out of 6 books

5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (last name)
Ariadne by Jennifer Saint Read 27/8. 3★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 145: by Lorraine (new)

Lorraine Southern | 262 comments Challenge complete! 😁

August 2021 Challenge - Reading by Numbers
Level: Hard - 9 books, 3 AAs.
9/9

1. Read the first book on your TBR list.
The Silent Wife by Karin Slaughter ✅ 4*
2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far.
The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix ✅ 4*
3. Read the third book in a series.
Liar Liar by Candice Fox AA ✅ 3*
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average….but, sadly only a 3* for me!
When You Are Mine by Michael Robotham AA ✅ 3*
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name).
The Sandman by Neil Gaiman & Dirk Maggs ✅ 4*
6. Read a book which has a 6 somewhere in the publication date.
Shallow Waters (23/04/2016) by Rebecca Bradley ✅ 2*
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count.
Truly Madly Guilty (472) by Liane Moriarty AA ✅ 4*
8. Read a book which was published in the eighth month of any year.
The House Party (06/08/20) by Mary Grand ✅ 2*
9. Read a book with nine letters in the title.
Elsewhere by Dean Koontz ✅ 4*

The Silent Wife (Will Trent, #10) by Karin Slaughter The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix Liar Liar (Harriet Blue) by James Patterson When You Are Mine by Michael Robotham The Sandman (Sandman Audible Original, #1) by Dirk Maggs Shallow Waters (DI Hannah Robbins, #1) by Rebecca Bradley Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty The House Party by Mary Grand Elsewhere by Dean Koontz


message 146: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15790 comments Mod
Well done Lorraine!


message 147: by Suzie (new)

Suzie | 477 comments Easy 3/3 - challenge completed 😊

9. Nine letters in title Belgravia / Julian Fellowes 3 1/2 stars
Belgravia by Julian Fellowes


message 148: by Helen (new)

Helen (helen57) | 3401 comments August 2021 Challenge - Reading by Numbers
Level: Easy
3/3


4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
Meredith Appleyard All About Ella AA Done

5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name)
Diane Hester Mark Of Guilt AA Done

7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count.
Natasha Lester The Riviera House AA Done

All About Ella by Meredith Appleyard Mark Of Guilt by Diane Hester The Riviera House by Natasha Lester

Finished this one :)


message 149: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15790 comments Mod
Well done Helen!


message 150: by Helen (new)

Helen (helen57) | 3401 comments Phrynne wrote: "Well done Helen!"

Thanks Phrynne :)


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