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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It got to 39 here this afternoon Leonie! Not a good day for travelling...always hotter in the Valley though:( Glad you're relaxing too...I've finally picked up my book..

[Leonie]

My Mum's had some surgery on her back, so Dad and I have been driving up and down every day for the last three. I have a lot of housework to catch up on before work tomorrow, but it will still be there after I finish browsing :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Leonie wrote: "My Mum's had some surgery on her back, so Dad and I have been driving up and down every day for the last three. I have a lot of housework to catch up on before work tomorrow, but it will still be t..."

I hope your Mum will be OK Leonie...I saw a couple of photos you'd posted on FB - she looks like a lovely, determined lady:) And yes, housework just won't do itself, will it!!

[Leonie]

Brenda wrote: "Leonie wrote: "My Mum's had some surgery on her back, so Dad and I have been driving up and down every day for the last three. I have a lot of housework to catch up on before work tomorrow, but it ..."

She's doing wonderfully, Brenda! At 86 she's just remarkable.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's fantastic:) Back surgery isn't for the faint hearted, that's for sure!

[Kira]

I'm reading Black and White. It's long one so thought I'd knock it off the list first.

[Christy]

I've finished my first - Library Book 11th Hour by James Patterson - 4*

Easy day with the girls at tennis and a great read!! Now onto my Boil - How to Make Love Like a Porn Star: A Cautionary Tale by Jenna Jameson - Hmmm - not so sure but we'll see!!
Happy Autumn and Happy Reading!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 1st - first #4 Library - After Darkness by Christine Piper 4★s

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

[Valerie]

About start my challenge with no. 4 library
Vol 714 pour Sydney by Hergé
Not used to reading comics, but I need to read a bit of Tintin as it's such a classic.

[Janine]

I have finished my 1st #1c (medium 151-300 pages)
Track of the Cat by Nevada Barr 3*

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Finished my #3 Golden Son by Pierce Brown. 4 stars..
Review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kira]

Phrynne wrote: "Finished my #3 Golden Son by Pierce Brown. 4 stars..
Review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

I am so looking forward to getting my hands on this book. I've been waiting and waiting. Might have to bite the bullet and order it online since none of the book stores near me have it.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Kira wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Finished my #3 Golden Son by Pierce Brown. 4 stars..
Review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

I am so looking forward to getting my..."

My library had it!And it didn't even have a long list.

[Kira]

Maybe I'll duck into my library this afternoon and check ;)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Kira wrote: "Maybe I'll duck into my library this afternoon and check ;)"

I always check the library online and then slap a reserve on it if it's there. It costs me $2 but I think it is worth it!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Kira wrote: "Maybe I'll duck into my library this afternoon and check ;)"

I always check the library online and then slap a reserve on it if it's there. It costs me $2 but I think it is worth it!!!"

I find checking the library online is excellent too. So quick and easy :) Good luck Kira..

[Kira]

Thanks, I've checked. They have it. I'm still getting used to the online system but I'll put in a request for it.

[Sally906]

I have finished my read a library book element - I chose Lost and Found by Brooke Davis - not all that rapt in it - here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Steve]

I have finished my first, my second 1b. Choose Your Tea, The Girl Who Played with Fire, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Because doing things in order is boring, up next is my second 1a. Boil the water, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest.

[Mell]

Given that I read ebooks, is it right to take the page count from the Goodreads page for the book?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes that's how the ebook totals are calculated Melissa:) Most ereaders don't have page counts, just % read so the GR page count is the best:)

[Mell]

That's what I thought (it's what I do for the read-a-thons), but just wanted to double check!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melissa wrote: "That's what I thought (it's what I do for the read-a-thons), but just wanted to double check!"

Not a problem:)

[Ashleigh]

Finished reading my 1st book . . .

#1-c) 151-301 pages: Animal Farm by George Orwell ★★★

[Christy]

Finished my 2nd - Before I Go To Sleep by S.J. Watson
OMG - not sure if I should give it 2 stars or 5 - very disturbing!!!!

[Suzie]

Finished my 1st book. 1b) Green: The Torch by Peter Twohig ★★★★ a really fun read

[Sally906]

I am now reading my book from a hot climate The Spider King's Daughter by Chibundu Onuzo. Described as a contemporary Romeo and Juliet set in modern day Nigeria - the first chapter was very harrowing!!! So not the sweet romance I was expecting at all at all!!

[Melanie]

Here is my list. One of my goals this year is to read more of my own books so I have included 6 of my own books and 3 library books in the list.

1. Make a cup of tea!
a) 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 .

Burning Lies by Helene Young

b) Choose your tea - Read books with a colour on the cover to match the type of tea you choose:
Red - rooibos tea

Tommo and Hawk by Bryce Courtenay

c) Steep the tea - Read a book with page counts to indicate how strong you like your tea:
Medium - 151 to 300 pages

Twelve Years a Slave: Die wahre Geschichte by Solomon Northup read

d) Sweet? - Read a book to indicate how sweet you like your tea:
No sugar - Stand alone novel

Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin - reading now.

e) Black or white? - Read a book to indicate what else to add to your tea:
No milk - General fiction

Solomon's Song by Bryce Courtenay

Now your cuppa is made, you're ready to continue reading!

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

The Potato Factory by Bryce Courtenay

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

Bellagrand: A Novel by Paullina Simons

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

Daughter Of Mine by Anne Bennett

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

The Shining by Stephen King

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

Ive kept this blank for now as I have a goal not to purchase new books either. I have way too many here to read but if I get all the 9 read that I have planned I will do this one last.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

My first (yikes! need to hurry up) book down, The Mirror Empire. Review here.

[Steve]

I have finished my second, my second 1a. Boil the Water, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my first 1a. Boil the Water, Losing the Peace.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 2nd - first #6 New Release AA - Paper Daisies by Kim Kelly 5★s

Review to follow 31st March

[Christy]

Finished my 3rd How to Make Love Like a Porn Star: A Cautionary Tale - interesting and I gave it 4*
Not nearly the BOIL I expected but also a good story.

[Nicola]

I also don't drink tea so my choices might also turn peoples stomachs, but here I go anyway!
1. Make a cup of tea!
a) Boil the water - L – Library: An Unquiet History / Matthew Battles
b) Choose your tea - Green - Voyager / Diana Gabaldon
c) Steep the tea - Strong Island Beneath the Sea / Isabel Allende
d)Sweet? - No sugar -Stand alone novel - Blood / Tony Birch
e) Black or white? - Soy milk -Mystery/thriller - The October List / Jeffery Deaver

2. March 4th is Clean up Australia Day
Mary Poppins / P.L. Travers
3. March 20th is International Day of Happiness
Past Mortem / Ben Elton
4. April 22nd is International Mother Earth Day
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West / Gregory Maguire
5. May 15th is International Family Day
Fall of Giants / Ken Follett
6.New Release by an Aussie Author
TBA
Will need to see what I need to read in real books and leave my e books for May when I'm overseas!

[Sally906]

Nicola wrote: "I also don't drink tea so my choices might also turn peoples stomachs, but here I go anyway!
1. Make a cup of tea!
a) Boil the water - L – [book:Libra..."


I don't drink green tea - so my stomach is happily still in place :)

[Ashleigh]

Have finished my 2nd book . . .

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

[Rosie]

Have Finished my first book 1b Green Jane of Lantern Hill

Have now started 1a Bittersweet

[Mell]

I've read 2 of my books:

Steep (strong, 384pp) The Marriage Pact ✔ 09/03/15

4. Mother Earth Day (borrowed) Life on the Refrigerator Door ✔ 06/03/15

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Rosie wrote: "Have Finished my first book 1b Green Jane of Lantern Hill

Have now started 1a Bittersweet"

I'm past the middle of this one Rosie, and absolutely loving it! (Bittersweet I mean!)

[Nicola]

Sally906 wrote: "Nicola wrote: "I also don't drink tea so my choices might also turn peoples stomachs, but here I go anyway!
1. Make a cup of tea!
a) Boil the water - L – [bookcover:Library: An Unquiet History|108..."

:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Finished my first for this challenge:

#c) Strong - 301 pages or more ->Tell Me Why by Sandi Wallace 4★s.

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

[Janine]

I have finished my 2nd #3 Desperate to read
The Silent Sister by Diane Chamberlain 3*

[Steve]

While waiting for the Internet to sort itself out, I have finished my third, my first 1a. Boil the Water, Losing the Peace, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my first 1b. Choose your Tea, Vision in Silver.

[Zoey]

Finished my first for this challenge


4.Mother Earth Day - (library)Getting WarmerAlan Carter 4★

[Lynxie]

Finished my first... so underwhelming.

Desexed by Benjamin Tariri ★★

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 3rd - first c) Steep (301+ pages) Bittersweet by Colleen McCullough 4★s

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 4th - second #4 (Library) - Out of the Mists: The Hidden History of Elizabeth Jessie Hickman by Di Moore 4★s

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

[Christy]

Ugh I was so proud I was ahead of you Brenda - LOL! I better get cracking!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL! Christy - I don't mind if you are ahead of me;)

[Christy]

Brenda wrote: "LOL! Christy - I don't mind if you are ahead of me;)"

:). There's no way I could ever read as fast as you (not for lack of trying) but I was excited I was going great guns there for a few days! I'll get back into it - Autumn seems to be my "reading fast" time of year :). Kinda like spring cleaning my bookshelf!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Christy wrote: "Brenda wrote: "LOL! Christy - I don't mind if you are ahead of me;)"

:). There's no way I could ever read as fast as you (not for lack of trying) but I was excited I was going great guns there for..."

:) Enjoy!