**Autumn Reading Challenge - 1/3/15 - 31/5/15**

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You'll love Mastermind I'm sure :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Pretty sure I am going to love at least seven of them and probably at least really like the rest:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Pretty sure I am going to love at least seven of them and probably at least really like the rest:)"

What a great three months of reading you will have!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

That's always the plan:)

[Sharon]

Here is my list.

1a.: Boil the Water - B - Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

b.: Choose tea - White - Fly In Fly Out by Georgina Penney

c.: Steep (strong) - Matthew Flinders' Cat by Bryce Courtenay

d.: Sweet (no sugar) - Life or Death by Michael Robotham

e.: Black or White - Just a dash - Bridie's Choice by Karly Lane

2.: Clean up Australia - TBR - Web of Deceit by Katherine Howell

3.: Happy book - The Blue Mile by Kim Kelly

4.: Library - Deeper Water by Jessie Cole

5.: Family - Outback Flames by Suzanne Brandyn

6.: New release - Rose River by Margareta Osborn

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great list Sharon:) All Aussie too!

[Christy]

I have to say this may have been the most fun challenge to pick!! I LOVE the tea idea!! Hoping to get more than these read - including some past picks that I never read for other challenges. So here's my list so far....

1. a. Boil - Steamy - How to Make Love Like a Porn Star: A Cautionary Tale by Jenna Jameson

b. Black Tea - Before I Go To Sleep by S.J. Watson

c. Strong Tea - The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal

d. No Sugar - The Mistress of Spices by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

e. Lots of Milk - Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia

2. Clean up Australia Day - Half the World in Winter by Maggie Joel

3. International Day of Happiness - Looking for Me by Beth Hoffman

4. International Mother Earth Day - 11th Hour by James Patterson

5. International Family Day - First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen

6. New Release by an Aussie Author - Leap of Faith by Fiona McCallum - Love her!! So glad this will be coming out during this challenge (expected April 2015)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great list Christy:) I agree, Fiona McCallum latest should be good!

[Jenn]

I am not doubling my list this challenge. I am trying to leave myself time for spontaneous book choices.. Here is my list so far...

1. Make a cup of tea

a. Boil the water (B) Breaking Creed by Alex Kava

b. Choose your tea - Black tea - black book cover - Naked Cruelty (the cover is mostly black)


c. Steep the tea - Strong 301+ pages Vision in Silver by Anne Bishop

d. Sweet? - 2 teaspoons - 2nd book in a series The Novice by Trudi Canavan

e. Black or white? - Just a dash of milk - Romance/Chic Lit - The Calling by Kelley Armstrong


2. Clean up Australia Day - Book by Aussie Author on my TBR shelf Jilted by Rachael Johns

3. International day of Happiness The Ruby Circle by Richelle Mead

4. International Mother Earth Day - Lick by Kylie Scott

5.International Family Day Only We Know by Victoria Purman

6. New Release by Aussie Author Leap of Faith by Fiona McCallum

[Suzie]

I love this challenge, but not sure I will get through it all, still deciding whether to take it on or not

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Suzie wrote: "I love this challenge, but not sure I will get through it all, still deciding whether to take it on or not"

Ten books over three months Suzie..one every 9.2 days:) Do you usually read at approximately that pace? Even if you don't quite finish, it'll be a challenge you'll have done :) I say go for it but don't put yourself under pressure..just do your best and enjoy :)

[Ashleigh]

Okay, I have not even finished the Summer challenge and now am already signing myself up for the new season.

My cup of tea: Black Tea, Medium Steep, No sugar, Just a Dash of Milk

7/10: Books Read

1. Make a Cup
✔ a) BOIL: L The Lives We Lost by Megan Crewe ★★★
✔ b) Black Cover: The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken ★★★★
✔ c) 151-301 pages: Animal Farm by George Orwell ★★★
d) Stand Alone: We All Looked Up by Tommy Wallach
e) Romance/Chick Lit Bad Romeo by Leisa Rayven
{Aghhhhh! My most disliked genre, No!!}

✔ 2. Aussie Author: A Small Madness by Dianne Touchell ★★★

✔ 3. "Clap along if you know what happiness is to you"
The Way We Fall by Megan Crewe ★★★★
Re-reading a favourite as I have purchased myself a copy.

✔ 4. Borrow: Under the Knife by Brandon Seifert ★★★★

✔ 5. Family: Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng ★★★

6. N/R Aussie - March Release: Lake Ephemeral: A chilling sci fi thriller by Anya Allyn

[Margaret]

What a great idea for a challenge. Even though I am still trying to finish off my Summer Challenge, I really want to do this one so will sign up!!

Autumn Reading Challenge
Duration: 1 March to 31 May, 2015

Books Read = 0 / 10

Make a cup of tea
Boil the water - Read a book which is "steamy", set in a hot climate or makes you feel warm inside. Or books where the author's name or book title begins with B, O, I or L .

Choose your tea - Read books with a colour on the cover to match the type of tea you choose:
Black - black tea

Steep the tea - Read a book with page counts to indicate how strong you like your tea:
Strong - 301 pages or more

Sweet? - Read a book to indicate how sweet you like your tea:
Two spoonfuls - Book two in a series

Black or white? - Read a book to indicate what else to add to your tea:
Just a dash - Romance/chick lit

2. March 4th is Clean up Australia Day - read at least one book by an Aussie Author from your TBR list.

3. March 20th is International Day of Happiness so pick up a book you've been desperate to read OR re-read an old favourite - either will make you HAPPY

4. April 22nd is International Mother Earth Day - save the earth by reading a library book, or a book borrowed from a friend.

5. May 15th is International Family Day - read a book which has family featured.

6. New Release by an Aussie Author - Read a book that is released in Autumn 2015 - March, April or May.

[Suzie]

Brenda wrote: "Suzie wrote: "I love this challenge, but not sure I will get through it all, still deciding whether to take it on or not"

Ten books over three months Suzie..one every 9.2 days:) Do you usually rea..."

I'm also on some other groups with monthly reads, plus I will be away on holidays for 3 weeks in March where I probably won't get much time to read. I guess I can make a start and see how I go...

[Zoey]

Suzie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Suzie wrote: "I love this challenge, but not sure I will get through it all, still deciding whether to take it on or not"

Ten books over three months Suzie..one every 9.2 days:) Do ..."

Go fot it Suzie, doesnt matter if you dont get them all read. There are no penalties for not finishing :)

[[deleted user]]

1. Make a cup of tea!
a) B, O, I or L .- Lioness
b) Black - black tea - Paranormalcy
c) Steep the tea -Medium - Beauty and the Bounty Hunter
d) Sweet? - Book two in a series - Untouched
e) Black or white? Lots of milk - Pretty Little Liars
2. March 4th is Clean up Australia - The Girl in Steel-Capped Boots
International Day of Happiness re-read Key of Light
4. April 22nd is International Mother Earth Day - library book Friendship Bread
5. May 15th is International Family Day Family Secrets
6. New Release by an Aussie Author . Crystal Creek

[Suzie]

Zoey wrote: "Suzie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Suzie wrote: "I love this challenge, but not sure I will get through it all, still deciding whether to take it on or not"

Ten books over three months Suzie..one every ..."

Good point, Zoey. You've convinced me, I'll have a crack at it! Now... selection... :)

[Suzie]

Ok here goes:
1a. BOIL: Laurinda Alice Pung
1b. White tea: The Sinner Tess Gerritsen
1c. Weak tea: The Tunnel: Penguin Special Dennis McIntosh
1d. No sugar: We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves Karen Joy Fowler
1e. No milk: Tender Is the Night F. Scott Fitzgerald
2. Clean up Australia Day: The Getting of Wisdom Henry Handel Richardson
3. International Day of Happiness: Eugenia Mark Tedeschi
4. International Mother Earth Day: The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid Bill Bryson
5. International Family Day: Unaccustomed Earth Jhumpa Lahiri
6. Aussie author new release: TBA

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good on you Suzie:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Here are my picks:

Another great Challenge!!

1. Make a cup of tea!
a) Boil the water -> Burnt Paper Sky by Gilly Macmillan 5★s
b) Black - black tea -> Can You Keep a Secret? by Caroline Overington ... 3.5★s.
c) Strong - 301 pages or more ->Tell Me Why by Sandi Wallace ............ 4★s.
d) No sugar - Stand alone novel -> The Secrets in Silence by Nicole Trope ........... 4★s
e) Lots of milk - Young Adult/new adult -> The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton 4★s
2. March 4th is Clean up Australia Day -> Outback Flames by Suzanne Brandyn 4★s
3. March 20th is International Day of Happiness -> Keep the Ends Loose by Molly D. Campbell 4★s
4. April 22nd is International Mother Earth Day -> Hello from the Gillespies by Monica McInerney 4★s
5. May 15th is International Family Day -> Family Inheritance by Terri Ann Leidich 4★s
6. New Release by an Aussie Author -> Wild Wood: A Novel by Posie Graeme-Evans 5★s



*As always this list is subject to change.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great list Jools! But I'm curious..how did you choose a) ?

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "Great list Jools! But I'm curious..how did you choose a) ?"

Because its very hot?? Set in a hot climate? Makes you feel warm inside? no??
Looking at the cover I figured, if I left my cup of water in there it would soon enough boil lol!:)
Want me to change it? I already have Vicki on my personal challenge list so I'm sure she won't mind.

[Lynxie]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Great list Jools! But I'm curious..how did you choose a) ?"

Because its very hot?? Set in a hot climate? Makes you feel warm inside? no??
Looking at the cover I figured, if I left m..."

Very creative Jools :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "Great list Jools! But I'm curious..how did you choose a) ?"

Ok, I was pushing the boundaries a bit! :) I am swapping a) for Burnt Paper Sky and will push Sleight Malice to the top of my tbr, so it will be next ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Great list Jools! But I'm curious..how did you choose a) ?"

Ok, I was pushing the boundaries a bit! :) I am swapping a) for Burnt Paper Sky and will push ..."

LOL! Jools as Lynxie said, you were very "creative":) I spent quite awhile trying to work out how it fit properly - thought I was missing something;) You'll enjoy your new pick anyway - lots have!!!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Great list Jools! But I'm curious..how did you choose a) ?"

Ok, I was pushing the boundaries a bit! :) I am swapping a) for Burnt Paper Sky and will ..."

All good and Vicki still gets top billing :D can't wait to read some of these.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Great list Jools! But I'm curious..how did you choose a) ?"

Ok, I was pushing the boundaries a bit! :) I am swapping a) for [book:Burnt Paper Sky|2202..."

It looks set to be another great challenge doesn't it :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Great list Jools! But I'm curious..how did you choose a) ?"

Ok, I was pushing the boundaries a bit! :) I am swapping a) for [book:Burn..."

Sure does, and I just love a good cuppa! ;)

[Kelly]

1aLes Misérables
b White: NOS4A2
c Strong: Nothing Lasts Forever
d No sugar: Girl, Interrupted
e. Lots of milk : The Lightning Thief
2. Darkness, Be My Friend
3. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
4. Uglies
5. The Bad Beginning

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I really enjoyedNOS4A2 Kelly. Hope you like it too.

[Sue]

Looking forward to this challenge!
1.a. I - The Infinite Seaby Rick Yancey
b. orange The Firebird by Susanna Kearsley
c. weak Emotionally Scarred by Selina Fenech
d. 2 sugars Eleven Weeks byLauren K. McKellar
e. lots of milk Until the Beginningby Amy Plum
2. Aussie Author Hope's Reign by Selina Fenech
3. Can't wait to read final of trilogy Providence Unveiled by Selina Fenech
4. Borrow this one from Mum City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
5. Family feature The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende
6. New Release Aussie Author coming in April Wild Wood: A Novel by Posie Graeme-Evans

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great list Sue!

[Heather]

1a). B -
1b). Black Tea -
1c). Strong -
1d). No Sugar -
1e). Just a Dash -
2). Aussie TBR -
3). Make you Happy -
4). Library Book -
5). Family -
6). New Aussie Release -

[Neil]

I am going to do this challenge, but planning on extending it for the rest of the year, as 10 books will be my limit for the year.

Now for a favour, can I start by finishing Shantaram for my 1st book under boil? I will still have 250 pages to read before the start of March.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Neil wrote: "I am going to do this challenge, but planning on extending it for the rest of the year, as 10 books will be my limit for the year.

Now for a favour, can I start by finishing Shantaram for my 1st ..."

No Neil, sorry...you can finish Shantaram by the 1st March, but you would need to choose another book to fit the category:) The challenge doesn't start till then anyway:)

[Neil]

No dramas, I will do my best to finish before then. Will post my reading list sometime this week. Cool challenge by the way, looks like I'm going to have to read a romance book.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Neil wrote: "No dramas, I will do my best to finish before then. Will post my reading list sometime this week. Cool challenge by the way, looks like I'm going to have to read a romance book."

Excellent...I look forward to seeing your list Neil:) Out of your comfort zone;)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Neil wrote: "No dramas, I will do my best to finish before then. Will post my reading list sometime this week. Cool challenge by the way, looks like I'm going to have to read a romance book."

Lol Neil, romance can be cloaked in many guises ;)

[Visible]

♫ Hm, no. No, I want--I want milk in it. Strong, though--I want to see that spoon stand up! ♫
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eELH0...

That's a cup of black Russian Caravan, strong with one sugar and I'm going to need lots of milk in it ;)

a) Boil the water – How about some Steam Punk! That’s “steamy” with some extra steam thrown in for good measure. Steampunk II: Steampunk Reloaded
b) Choose your tea – Black, I think some Russian Caravan is in order. Homeland
c) Steep the tea – Strong – “♫ Hm, no. No, I want–I want milk in it. Strong, though–I want to see that spoon stand up! ♫”. Prudence (368 pages)
d) Sweet? – One teaspoon please … Ancillary Justice
e) Black or white? – Hmmmm, preference would be for just a dash but that is not going to happen ;P Looks like it’s lots of milk in this cup. The Whispering Skull

Now your cuppa is made, you’re ready to continue reading!
2. Clean up Australia Day – Missing, Presumed Undead
3. International Day of Happiness - tbc
4. International Mother Earth Day - tbc
5. International Family Day - tbc
6. New Release by an Aussie Author – tbc

More procrastinating about the choices: https://visibleprocrastinations.wordp...

[Lynxie]

Hey Brenda, would Captive Prince qualify for the New Release?

It's being released by Penguin in April, but it was previously available online direct from the author (or so it seems). I've managed to get it through Netgalley.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lynxie wrote: "Hey Brenda, would Captive Prince qualify for the New Release?

It's being released by Penguin in April, but it was previously available online direct from the author (or so it seem..."

Yes Lynxie, that would definitely qualify:)

[Lynxie]

Brenda wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Hey Brenda, would Captive Prince qualify for the New Release?

It's being released by Penguin in April, but it was previously available online direct from the author..."

Oh fantastic! I was worried it wouldn't since there's about five different release dates for it ranging from 2011 - now. :)

Brilliant. I'll update my list with this one :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Lynxie wrote: "Hey Brenda, would Captive Prince qualify for the New Release?

It's being released by Penguin in April, but it was previously available online direct from the author (or so it seem..."

This sounds good Lynxie :)

[Lynxie]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Hey Brenda, would Captive Prince qualify for the New Release?

It's being released by Penguin in April, but it was previously available online direct from the author..."

It does, doesn't it Jools. I am very keen to read it :D Always up for a good M/M romance

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Lynxie wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Hey Brenda, would Captive Prince qualify for the New Release?

It's being released by Penguin in April, but it was previously available online direct..."

Yes and perfect for your challenge! Win, win :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lynxie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Hey Brenda, would Captive Prince qualify for the New Release?

It's being released by Penguin in April, but it was previously available online direct ..."

That happens quite a lot, but if the one you're reading (e.g. NetGalley) has an Autumn release date; it qualifies!! lol

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Heather wrote: ""

Ooooh, I LOVE House of Leaves. Hope you like it, Heather.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Visible wrote: "♫ Hm, no. No, I want--I want milk in it. Strong, though--I want to see that spoon stand up! ♫
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eELH0...

That's a cup of black Russian Caravan, strong with one sug..."

Ancillary Justice keeps popping up everywhere. I am going to have to read it soon:)

[Trevor]

Finally chosen my books:


1a) Boil the water - A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute
1b) Black tea - Lies and Consequences by Kaje Harper
1c) Medium strength - Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan
1d) One sugar - Naked Hero - The Journey Away by J.K. Brighton
1e) Dash of milk - Tigers and Devils by Sean Kennedy
2) Clean up Australia Day - Merciless Gods by Christos Tsiolkas
3) International Day of Happiness - Live and Let Die by Ian Fleming
4) International Mother Earth Day - TBA (depends on what I can get at the library)
5) International Family Day - The Railway Children by E. Nesbit
6) New Release - Shawn's Law by Renae Kaye

Looking forward to another good set of reads.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Nice list again Trevor :)