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March 2022 Featured Author - Alison Stuart
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"I just wanted to say a big thank you for featuring me as March's Featured Author. I am super chuffed!
I would like to offer up a prize to a randomly chosen responder, because I am happy to do that! A signed print copy of either The Postmistress or Revenge in Rubies ...?"
Alison will choose the lucky person at the end of the month.
✅Alex
Amy
✅Angela
✅Brenda
✅Carol
✅Carolyn
✅Catsalive
✅Cherie
Diana
✅Helen
✅Jackmeister
✅Jane
✅Janine
✅Jasmine's
✅Jazzy
✅Jenn
✅Jonquil
✅Kerri_M
✅Kim
✅Kylie H
✅Mari
✅Meg
✅Nicole
✅Phrynne
✅Sarah
✅Sue
✅TheMadHatter
Tien
✅Trish
✅Valerie
✅Zoey
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Duration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
10/10
#1. Read a book set in Australia.
#2. Read a book by a female author
#3. Read a mystery
#4. Read a book set in a country other than the one where you live.
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Duration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
11/11
TASKS:
#1. Set in Australia -
#2. Female author -
#3. Historical Fiction -
#4. Set in another country -
Bonus: by Alison Stuart/A.M. Stuart
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March Featured Author - Alison StuartDuration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
Level: Hard (4AA)
11/11
March 2022's Featured Author is Alison Stuart who also writes as A.M. Stuart.
#1. Alison was born in Kenya and moved to Australia with her family when she was 10. She has also lived in Singapore.
**Read a book set in Australia
#2. Alison's first full novel was published in 2007 Her latest was published in 2021.
**Read a book by a female author
#3. Alison's genres include Historical Fiction, Romance and Mystery.
**Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in HISTORICAL
#4. Alison Stuart writes her Harriet Gordon Mystery series under the name A.M. Stuart.
**writes under two or more names AND
**set in a country other than the one where you live.
BONUS: Read a book by Alison Stuart
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March Featured Author - Alison StuartDuration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
Level : hard
14/14
#1. Read a book set in Australia.
Other People's Houses by Kelli HawkinsAA finished 21/3 ★★★
#2. Read a book by a female author
How to Endo by Bridget Hustwaite AA finished 9/3 ★★★
#3. Read a romance book
Heartstopper: Volume Three by Alice Oseman finished 9/3 ★★★★
#4. Read a book set in a country other than the one where you live
The Freedom of Birds by Stephanie Parkyn AA finished 15/3 ★★★★
H Kill Your Brother by Jack Heath AA finished 2/3 ★★★★
I Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro finished 13/3 ★★★
S Spring Garden by Tomoka Shibasaki finished 8/3 ★★★
T The Gaps by Leanne Hall AA finished 7/3 ★★★★
O The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary finished 5/3 ★★★
R A Loving, Faithful Animal by Josephine Rowe AA finished 5/3 ★★★
I The Islands by Emily Brugman AA finished 19/3 ★★★★
C Facts and Other Lies by Ed Coper AA finished 13/3 ★★★★★
A City of Glass by Paul Auster finished 23/3 ★★★★
L The Last Migration by Charlotte McConaghy AA finished 26/3 ★★★★★
March Featured Author - Alison StuartDuration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
3/4 - EASY - nothing sooky here
#1. Read a book set in Australia.
#2. Read a book by a female author
#3. Read a historic fiction
City of Vengeance by D.V. Bishop ( Florence, 1536)
#4. Read a book set in a country other than the one where you live.
TASKS:Easy
#1. Read a book set in Singapore -
Finished 7/03/2022. 3 🌟
#2. Read a book by a female author -
Finished 12/03/2022. 3 🌟
#3. Historical Fiction & Romance -
Finished 18/03/2022. 4 🌟
#4. Read a book set in a country other than the one where you live -
Finished 15/03/2022. 4 🌟
BONUS: Read a book by Alison Stuart -
Finished 25/03/2022. 3.75 🌟
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March Featured Author - Alison StuartDuration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
11/11 7/4 AA
✔︎#1. Alison was born in Kenya and moved to Australia with her family when she was 10. She has also lived in Singapore.
**Read a book set in Australia - A Room Made of Leaves by Kate Grenville AA 8/3 4★
✔︎#2. Alison's first full novel was published in 2007 Her latest was published in 2021.
**Read a book by a female author - A Most Immoral Woman by Linda Jaivin AA 2/3 3★
✔︎#3. Alison's genres include Historical Fiction, Romance and Mystery.
**Read a book where one of the above genres is showing on the profile page - The Red Tent by Anita Diamant 17/3 4★
✔︎#4. Alison Stuart writes her Harriet Gordon Mystery series under the name A.M. Stuart.
**Read a book set in a country other than the one where you live - The Good Wife of Bath: A (Mostly) True Story by Karen Brooks AA 11/3 5★
✔︎BONUS: Read a book by Alison Stuart: The Postmistress 24/3 3★
SPELL OUT
✔︎A - Serving Crazy with Curry by Amulya Malladi 3/3 4★
✔︎F - A Passage to India by EM Forster 29/3 4★
✔︎R - The Nature of Ice by Robyn Mundy AA 20/3 4★
✔︎I - The Glass Canoe by David Ireland AA 23/3 2★
✔︎C - Scrublands by Chris Hammer AA 15/3 4★
✔︎A - The Golden Tresses of the Dead by Alan Bradley 5/3 3★
I am in March Featured Author - Alison Stuart
Duration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
5/5
#1. Set in Australia - Summer at Kangaroo Ridge Nicole Hurley-Moore AA Done 5* 10/3/22 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#2. Female author - Outback Roads: The Nanny Annie Seaton AA Done 4* 18/3/22 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#3. Historical Fiction - The Nurses' War Victoria Purman AA Done 5* 28/3/22 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#4. Set in another country - Mothers and Daughters Erica James Done 5* 14/3/22 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Bonus, read a book by Alison Stuart/AM Stuart
Evil in Emerald A.M. Stuart
Done 5* 21/3/22 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...Finished this challenge :)
March Featured Author - Alison StuartDuration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
5/5 (EASY + BONUS)
TASKS:
To complete the task section, read a book that fits each of the items listed below.
✅#1. Alison was born in Kenya and moved to Australia with her family when she was 10. She has also lived in Singapore.
**Read a book set in Australia
Earthly Delights (2004) - Kerry Greenwood AA - 12/3/22 5 ★
✅#2. Alison's first full novel was published in 2007 Her latest was published in 2021.
**Read a book by a female author
The Man Who Loved Children (1940) - Christina Stead AA - 11/3/22 5 ★
✅#3. Alison's genres include Historical Fiction, Romance and Mystery.
**Read a book where one of the above genres is showing on the profile page
Evil under the Sun (1941) - Agatha Christie 10/3/22 5 ★
✅#4. Alison Stuart writes her Harriet Gordon Mystery series under the name A.M. Stuart.
**Read a book set in a country other than the one where you live.
Cab 79 (1955) - Indriði Guðmundur Þorsteinsson Iceland 13/3/22 5 ★
✅BONUS: Read a book by Alison Stuart
The Postmistress (2019) - Alison Stuart 12/3/22 - 5 ★
March Featured Author - Alison StuartDuration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
EASY (1 AA )
3/4
1. Read a book set in Singapore
Aunty Lee's Deadly Specials by Ovidia Yu
Before You Knew My Name by Jacqueline Bublitz AA
**Read a book where one of the above genres is showing on the profile page
I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys (historical fiction)
The 15:17 to Paris: The True Story of a Terrorist, a Train, and Three American Heroes set in France
March Featured Author - Alison StuartDuration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
9/9 @ 13-MAR-2022
#1. Read a book set in Australia
#2. Read a book published between 2007 & 2021
#3. Read a book where one of the above genres is showing on the profile page
#4. Read a book set in a country other than the one where you live.
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Duration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
0/10 0/4 AA
#1. Alison was born in Kenya and moved to Australia with her family when she was 10. She has also lived in Singapore.
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Sue, Karen Brooks is Australian too :)
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March Challenge - Alison StuartLevel: Easy
5/5 books (min 1AA)
✔ #1. Alison was born in Kenya and moved to Australia with her family when she was 10. She has also lived in Singapore.
**Read a book set in Africa or Singapore
My Brother-But-One by T.M. Clark AA (read 13 Mar) 4★
✔ #2. Alison's first full novel was published in 2007 Her latest was published in 2021.
**Read a book by a female author
The Cane by Maryrose Cuskelly AA (read 19 Mar) 4★
✔ #3. Alison's genres include Historical Fiction, Romance and Mystery.
**Read a book where one of the above genres is showing on the profile page
The Islands by Emily Brugman (HF) AA (read 23 Mar) 5★
✔ #4. Alison Stuart writes her Harriet Gordon Mystery series under the name A.M. Stuart.
**Read a book by an author who writes under two or more names
Strangers in Death by J.D. Robb (read 12 Mar) 5★
✔ BONUS:
Read a book by Alison Stuart Revenge in Rubies AA (read 11 Mar) 4★
Please count me in for EASY 4/4 AA 2/1 ✅ 1. Set in Australia - The Greater Good - Tim Ayliffe - 10 Mar 2022 - ★★★
✅ 2. Female author - The Crossing Places - Elly Griffiths - 21 Mar 2022 - ★★★★
✅ 3. Historical / Mystery - Murder in a Mill Town - P.B. Ryan - 12 Mar 2022 - ★★★★
✅ 4. Writer uses 2 names - Singapore Sapphire - A.M. Stuart - 13 Mar 2022 - ★★★★
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March Featured Author - Alison StuartDuration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
10/10 (5/4 AA)
TASKS:
#1. Alison was born in Kenya and moved to Australia with her family when she was 10. She has also lived in Singapore.
**Read a book set in Africa or Singapore OR
**Read a book set in Australia
Captive by Tony Park AA -Read 03/03 ★★★½
#2. Alison's first full novel was published in 2007 Her latest was published in 2021.
**Read a book published between 2007 & 2021 OR
**Read a book by a female author
The Beautiful Words by Vanessa McCausland AA -Read 15/03 ★★★
#3. Alison's genres include Historical Fiction, Romance and Mystery.
**Read a book where one of the above genres is showing on the profile page OR
**Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in HISTORICAL
The Strange Journey of Alice Pendelbury by Marc Levy (Historical Fiction, Romance and Mystery) -Read 10/03 ★★★½
#4. Alison Stuart writes her Harriet Gordon Mystery series under the name A.M. Stuart.
**Read a book by an author who writes under two or more names OR
**Read a book set in a country other than the one where you live.
Rapture in Death (In Death #4) by J.D. Robb -Read 07/03 ★★★★
BONUS: Read a book by Alison Stuart
The Postmistress OR The Goldminer's Sister AA -Read 10/03 ★★★★
SPELL OUT:
K - Thalia Kalkipsakis - Lifespan of Starlight (Lifespan of Starlight #1) AA -Read 07/03 ★★★★
E - End of Pride (The Soteria Trilogy #1) by L.J. Duncan AA -Read 05/03 ★★★½
N - Nostromo by Joseph Conrad -Read 12/03 ★½
Y - You, Me, and the Colors of Life by Noa C. Walker -Read 31/03 ★★★½
A - Gabrielle Ash - For the Murder (The Murder #1) -Read 02/03 ★★★★
Yes please, I'm in!March Featured Author - Alison Stuart
Duration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
5/5 AA: 3/3
TASKS:
To complete the task section, read a book that fits each of the items listed below.
#1. Alison was born in Kenya and moved to Australia with her family when she was 10. She has also lived in Singapore.
**Read a book set in Africa or Singapore OR
**Read a book set in Australia
#2. Alison's first full novel was published in 2007 Her latest was published in 2021.
**Read a book published between 2007 & 2021 OR
**Read a book by a female author
#3. Alison's genres include Historical Fiction, Romance and Mystery.
**Read a book where one of the above genres is showing on the profile page OR
**Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in HISTORICAL
#4. Alison Stuart writes her Harriet Gordon Mystery series under the name A.M. Stuart.
**Read a book by an author who writes under two or more names OR
**Read a book set in a country other than the one where you live.
BONUS: Read a book by Alison Stuart
March Featured Author - Alison StuartDuration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
Level: Easy
Please count me in for EASYTASKS:
✅ #1. Read a book set in Australia
War Flower by Mary Anne O’Connor 12/03 ★★★
✅ #2. Read a book by a female author
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng 17/03 ★★★★
I was planning to read my first book by this author in March 👍.March Featured Author - Alison Stuart
Duration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
Level: Easy
5/5
Completed 27th March
TASKS:
✅ #1. Read a book set in Africa.
The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré (Nigeria) 27/03 ★★★★★
✅ #2. Read a book by a female author.
Call the Dead Again by Ann Granger 10/03 ★★★★
✅ #3. Read an Historical Fiction book.
The Blue Rose by Kate Forsyth *AA* 17/03 ★★★
✅ #4. Read a book by an author who writes under two or more names.
Divided in Death by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts) 13/03 ★★★☆
✅ BONUS: Read a book by Alison Stuart/A.M. Stuart
Singapore Sapphire *AA* 23/03 ★★★★☆
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March Featured Author - Alison StuartDuration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
Level: Easy
5/5
TASKS:
#1. Alison was born in Kenya and moved to Australia with her family when she was 10. She has also lived in Singapore.
Read a book set in Australia
#2. Alison's first full novel was published in 2007 Her latest was published in 2021.
Read a book by a female author
#3. Alison's genres include Historical Fiction, Romance and Mystery.
Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in HISTORICAL
#4. Alison Stuart writes her Harriet Gordon Mystery series under the name A.M. Stuart.
Read a book set in a country other than the one where you live.
BONUS: Read a book by Alison Stuart
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Phrynne wrote: "📚📚📚 Welcome to the challenge everyone. Names are linked up to here.📚📚📚"Thanks Phyrnne, looking forward to the challenge
March Featured Author - Alison StuartDuration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
10/10 AA 6/6
TASKS:
✔#1. Alison was born in Kenya and moved to Australia with her family when she was 10. She has also lived in Singapore.
**Read a book set in Africa or Singapore OR
🍁**Read a book set in Australia
Mallee Sky by Kerry McGinnis AA....4* 12/03/22
✔#2. Alison's first full novel was published in 2007 Her latest was published in 2021.
**Read a book published between 2007 & 2021 OR
🍁**Read a book by a female author
Love Objects by Emily Maguire AA....4* 25/03/22
✔#3. Alison's genres include Historical Fiction, Romance and Mystery.
🍁**Read a book where one of the above genres is showing on the profile page
Other People's Houses by Kelli Hawkins AA....3* 12/03/22
**Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in HISTORICAL
✔#4. Alison Stuart writes her Harriet Gordon Mystery series under the name A.M. Stuart.
**Read a book by an author who writes under two or more names OR
🍁**Read a book set in a country other than the one where you live.
Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham by M.C. Beaton (set in the UK)....3.5* 13/03/22
SPELL OUT:
✔A - The Tour by Andrew Mackie AA....3* 21/03/22
✔L - Love Stories by Trent Dalton AA....4* 26/03/22
✔I - Into the Rip: How the Australian Way of Risk Made My Family Stronger, Happier ... and Less American by Damien Cave....3* 29/03/22
✔S - Suddenly One Summer by Fleur McDonald AA....4* 14/03/22
✔O - The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman....4.5* 06/03/22
✔N - The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon....3.5* 18/03/22
March Featured Author - Alison StuartDuration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
Level: Tasks - 4/4 (AA 1/1) - COMPLETED 27/3/22
#1. Read a book set in Australia:
Consolation by Garry Disher - AA -
- FINISHED 27/3/22 - 5* (9.5/10)
#2. Read a book published between 2007 & 2021 / Read a book by a female author - satisfies both! - published 2020:-
Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell -
- FINISHED 16/3/22 - 4* (9+/10)
#3. Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in HISTORICAL:-
The Chrysalids by John Wyndham -
- FINISHED 3/3/22 - 4* (9/10)
#4. Read a book set in a country other than the one where you live - set in France:-
Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller -
- FINISHED 8/3/22 - 2* (4.5/10)
March Featured Author - Alison StuartDuration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
5/5 as of 25/3
TASKS:
#1. Alison was born in Kenya and moved to Australia with her family when she was 10. She has also lived in Singapore. Read a book set in Australia
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars) - 19/3/2022
#2. Alison's first full novel was published in 2007. Her latest was published in 2021. Read a book by a female author.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 4/3/2022
#3. Alison's genres include Historical Fiction, Romance and Mystery. Read a book where one of the above genres is showing on the profile page
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 22/3/2022
#4. Alison Stuart writes her Harriet Gordon Mystery series under the name A.M. Stuart. Read a book by an author who writes under two or more names.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 15/3/2022
BONUS: Read a book by Alison Stuart
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 25/3/2022
March Featured Author - Alison StuartDuration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
4/4 - EASY - 1AA
TASKS:
#1.Read a book set in Africa or Singapore
#2. Read a book published between 2007 & 2021
#3. Read a book where one of the above genres is showing on the profile (Historical Fiction, Romance and Mystery)
#4. Read a book set in a country other than the one where you live.
March Featured Author - Alison StuartMEDIUM - Spell Out ( 2 Aussie Authors)
6/6 DONE
A All Roads Lead To Murder Lynn Bohart 3/6 ★★★★
F Fatal Fortune Elizabeth Delisi 3/5 ★★★★
R Right Through Me Shannon McKenna 3/10 ★★★
I Innocent in Death J.D. Robb 3/5 ★★★★★
C Crocodile Tears Alan Carter AA 3/20 ★★★★
A Arcane Rising Nicole R. Taylor AA 3/11 ★★★
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March Featured Author - Alison StuartDuration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
5/5 4/4AA
TASKS: EASY
To complete the task section, read a book that fits each of the items listed below.
#1. Alison was born in Kenya and moved to Australia with her family when she was 10. She has also lived in Singapore.
**Read a book set in Africa or Singapore OR
**Read a book set in Australia
#2. Alison's first full novel was published in 2007 Her latest was published in 2021.
**Read a book published between 2007 & 2021 OR
**Read a book by a female author
#3. Alison's genres include Historical Fiction, Romance and Mystery.
**Read a book where one of the above genres is showing on the profile page OR
**Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in HISTORICAL
#4. Alison Stuart writes her Harriet Gordon Mystery series under the name A.M. Stuart.
**Read a book by an author who writes under two or more names OR
**Read a book set in a country other than the one where you live.
BONUS: Read a book by Alison Stuart
March Featured Author - Alison StuartDuration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
0/4
TASKS:
To complete the task section, read a book that fits each of the items listed below.
#1. Alison was born in Kenya and moved to Australia with her family when she was 10. She has also lived in Singapore.
**Read a book set in Australia
The Lost Man by Jane Harper AA
#2. Alison's first full novel was published in 2007 Her latest was published in 2021.
**Read a book by a female author
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
#3. Alison's genres include Historical Fiction, Romance and Mystery.
**Read a book where one of the above genres is showing on the profile page OR
Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
#4. Alison Stuart writes her Harriet Gordon Mystery series under the name A.M. Stuart.
**Read a book by an author who writes under two or more names
Death at the Dog Show by Grace York AA
I'm in :) Titles to come.March Featured Author - Alison Stuart
Duration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
15/15
TASKS
**Read a book set in Africa or Singapore OR
**Read a book set in Australia
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty AA 3 stars 21/3/22
**Read a book published between 2007 & 2021 OR
**Read a book by a female author
Snowy Mountains Cattleman by Alissa Callen AA 5 stars 4/3/22
**Read a book where one of the above genres is showing on the profile page OR
**Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in HISTORICAL
Historical - The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams 3.5 stars 14/3/22
**Read a book by an author who writes under two or more names OR
**Read a book set in a country other than the one where you live.
Midnight Rider by Diana Palmer 3.5 stars 7/3/22
The Postmistress by Alison Stuart AA 4 stars 2/3/22
Spell it out
I'd love to join please, Phrynne! I'll attempt both challenges, but at "Medium" level, as I'm an AA short (unless I pick up an extra one during the month!)Aussie Readers' March Challenge
March Featured Author - Alison Stuart
Duration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
Level: Medium
Progress: 12/12 AA: 3/3
TASKS:
#1. (A) Read a book set in Singapore.
#2. (B) Read a book by a female author.
#3. (A) Read a Mystery book.
#4. (B) Read a book set in a country other than the one you live in.
BONUS: Read a book by Alison Stuart / A.M. Stuart
SPELL-IT-OUT
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"I just wanted to say a big thank you for featuring me as March's Featured Author. I am super chuffed!
I would like to offer up a prize to a randomly chosen responder, because I am happy to do that! A signed print copy of either The Postmistress or Revenge in Rubies ...?"
Alison will choose the lucky person at the end of the month.
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Such a generous and fantastic gesture from the author. Thank you.
That is lovely Alison and I have read and loved both books, I highly recommend them :)
Phrynne wrote: "A message from Alison Stuart:"I just wanted to say a big thank you for featuring me as March's Featured Author. I am super chuffed!
I would like to offer up a prize to a randomly chosen responde..."
Wow! That's brilliant, Alison. Thankyou.
March Featured Author - Alison StuartDuration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
0/4 (EASY)
1. Read a book set in Africa or Singapore (South Africa)
The Promise by Damon Galgut
2. Read a book published between 2007 & 2021 (2019)
A Pure Heart by Rajia Hassib
3. Read a book where one of the above genres is showing on the profile page (Historical fiction)
My Brother Jack by George Johnston AA
4. Read a book set in a country other than the one where you live. (Kosovo)
Travels in Blood and Honey: Becoming a Beekeeper in Kosovo by Elizabeth Gowing
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March Featured Author - Alison StuartDuration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
4/4
TASKS:
#1. Alison was born in Kenya and moved to Australia with her family when she was 10. She has also lived in Singapore.
**Read a book set in Australia
Clouds on the Horizon by Penelope Janu(AA) READ 5/3/22 3*
#2. Alison's first full novel was published in 2007 Her latest was published in 2021.
**Read a book published between 2007 & 2021
The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth(AA) READ 12/3/22 4*
#3. Alison's genres include Historical Fiction, Romance and Mystery.
**Read a book where one of the above genres is showing on the profile page
A Room Made of Leaves by Kate Grenville(AA) READ 14/3/22 3*
#4. Alison Stuart writes her Harriet Gordon Mystery series under the name A.M. Stuart.
**Read a book set in a country other than the one where you live
False Witness by Karin Slaughter READ 9/3/22 3*
BONUS: Read a book by Alison Stuart
Lord Somerton's Heir READ 9/3/22 4*
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That's great that our featured author has seen our challenge, and offered us a prize :)
Aussie Readers
Books mentioned in this topic
The Postmistress (other topics)Unlock Your Storybook Heart (other topics)
A Spoonful Of Murder (other topics)
The Perfect Crime (other topics)
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Duration: 1/3/22 - 31/3/22
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March 2022's Featured Author is Alison Stuart who also writes as A.M. Stuart
This is a two-part challenge, where you are welcome to complete either the task section or the spell section, or both. A book may be used only one time for this challenge.
EASY - Tasks (minimum 1 Aussie Author)
MEDIUM - Spell Out (minimum 2 Aussie Authors)
HARD - Tasks & Spell Out (minimum 4 Aussie Authors)
Rules and guidelines: HERE
Completed Challenges: When you have completed your challenge, please post your entire completed challenge as a new message indicating you have finished. A completed challenge must have the following information: (1) Link to book title, (2) Author's name, (3) Date you finished reading your book, (4) Your rating.
Once you've posted your completed challenge, your name will be ticked off the list.
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TASKS:
To complete the task section, read a book that fits each of the items listed below.
#1. Alison was born in Kenya and moved to Australia with her family when she was 10. She has also lived in Singapore.
**Read a book set in Africa or Singapore OR
**Read a book set in Australia
#2. Alison's first full novel was published in 2007 Her latest was published in 2021.
**Read a book published between 2007 & 2021 OR
**Read a book by a female author
#3. Alison's genres include Historical Fiction, Romance and Mystery.
**Read a book where one of the above genres is showing on the profile page OR
**Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in HISTORICAL
#4. Alison Stuart writes her Harriet Gordon Mystery series under the name A.M. Stuart.
**Read a book by an author who writes under two or more names OR
**Read a book set in a country other than the one where you live.
BONUS: Read a book by Alison Stuart
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SPELL OUT:
Choose something related to this author to spell out by using the following: (1) first letter of the book's title, or (2) first letter of the author's first or last name. Below is a list to choose from, but you are welcome to use something of your own.
Alison Stuart (first, last or both)
1. Kenya
2. Australia
3. Africa
4. Mystery
5. Romance
6. Historical
7. Fiction
8. Singapore