Annual Challenge 2022 - Calendar of Books

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Goodness you're quick Kylie! Well done :)

[Denise MF]

Two months done in time, October books were not that good, hopefully next month will be better.
Onto other A-Z authors now, I raided the library the other day, so great for the rainy weather we are now having on the east coast

September - completed
✔1. The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming Circle by Sophie Green - 17/9/22 4 ⭐
✔2. The Wish by Nicholas Sparks 7/9/22 5⭐


October - completed
✔1. Other People's Houses by Kelli Hawkins AA - 3/10/22 3.5⭐
✔2. Can You Keep a Secret? by Caroline Overington - 5/10/22 - 2⭐

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good job Denise!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Denise. I haven't even looked at mine yet!

[Jazzy]

Many thanks, Brenda! x

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished both October reads...

The Order of Time by Scott P. Southall 4★s
Under a Veiled Moon by Karen Odden 5★s

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Brenda:) I haven't started mine yet!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Phrynne - it won't take you long ;)

[Kim]

Completed my October read with:-

The Other Wife by Michael Robotham

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Kim!

[Sharon]

Finished my October read Outback Secrets by Rachael Johns 4★

[Sharon]

Scary to think we only have two more months to go 😉

[Helen]

Sharon wrote: "Scary to think we only have two more months to go 😉"

It is isn't it :)

[Helen]

I have finished my October read

Odessa Annie Seaton



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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Sharon and Helen - and yes! The year only just started five minutes ago!!!

[Sarah]

Oooh! Just realised that I forgot to post my September reads...
Title: Stone Town by Margaret Hickey AA (19/9) 4.5*
Author: Dirt Town (a.k.a. Dirt Creek) by Hayley Scrivenor AA (27/9) 5*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Sarah!

[Sarah]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Sarah!"

Still hanging in there, Brenda - this challenge hasn't beaten me yet!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! Good to hear ;)

[Trish]

And another month for this challenge finished..my October reads
✔1. One Across, Two Down by Ruth Rendell....3* 05/10/22
✔2. All Mixed Up by Jason Om AA....3.5* 15/10/22

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Trish!

[Trish]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Trish!"

Thank you Brenda, how fast is this year, and challenge, is going...only 2 months left !

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It's very scary!!

[Trish]

Brenda wrote: "It's very scary!!"

😉

[Jenn]

October Completed
Title Outback Escape: The Sister by Annie Seaton AA 5 stars 12/10/22
Author Gage by Tess Oliver 4 stars 19/10/22

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Mine are done too.
Over the Edge by Jonathan Kellerman 4 stars
The Switch by Beth O'Leary 4 stars

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Good work Jenn:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Jenn and Phrynne!

[Carolyn]

I’ve read my October choice, Heather Gudenkauf's creepy thriller The Overnight Guest, a very appropriate choice leading up to Halloween! (Read 18 Oct) 4★

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Carolyn!

[Meg]

My October reads:

On Beauty by Zadie Smith finished 13/10/22 - 4★
The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki finished 20/10/22 - 5★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Meg!

[Sarah]

My October reads:

Title: One of the Girls by Lucy Clarke (17/10) 4.5*
Author: The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman (31/10) 5*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good job Sarah!

[Jenn]

My November Reads:


November
Title Narcissus in Chains by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 5/11/22
Author The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village by Joanna Nell AA 4 stars 2/11/22

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Jenn!

[Jenn]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Jenn!"

Thanks Brenda :)

[Catsalive]

November

Night School by Lee Child 8/11 3.5★
A Touch of Magic by Nadine Miller 7/11 3.5★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good work Kylie!

[Helen]

Finished my November book :)

The Nanny's Family Wish Helen Lacey

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Helen!

[Helen]

Thanks Brenda

[Trish]

My November choice both finished 😊

✔1. The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead....4* 06/11/22
✔2. Paper Chains by Nicola Moriarty AA....3.5* 14/11/22

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Trish!

[Trish]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Trish!"

Thank you Brenda .

[Carolyn]

Just finished my November read.
None the Wiser by Rachel Amphlett (read 22 Nov) 4★

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Carolyn!

[Jenny]

Brenda, sorry, a new job and other issues stop me from completing this challenge - I do not like to give up on a challenge. However, I can not follow the rules of this challenge, so I am pulling out of this challenge. Hopefully, I will do better next year.

Annual Challenge 2022 - Calendar of Books
Duration: 1/1/22 - 31/12/22

Level:

4/24

January

Title -- Jane in Love by Rachel Givney -- 3★ -- 25/01/2022
Author -- Shadows Over Wongan Creek by Juanita Kees -- AA -- 5★ -- 28/01/2022



February

Title -- Fear the Dark by Kay Hooper -- 5★ -- 28/02/2022
Author -- Nicole Flockton by Blind Date Bet -- AA -- 4★ -- 15/02/2022

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

No worries Jenny - life gets in the way and your challenge isn't a priority :) Stay safe and well, and enjoy your new job.

[Jenny]

Brenda wrote: "No worries Jenny - life gets in the way and your challenge isn't a priority :) Stay safe and well, and enjoy your new job."

Thank you, Brenda.