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Brenda, could you please tick me off as finished as well, thank you :)
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Completed. You can tick me off! 😁December Featured Author - Matthew Reilly
Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy
5/5
#1. Read a book set in Australia
#2. Read a debut novel
#3. Read a series book
#4. Read a book set in the US
BONUS
**Read a book by Matthew Reilly
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Brenda wrote: "Sorry about that! Thanks for letting me know :) You're ticked off now."Thanks 😊
Finished my second round for this December challenge.AR Challenge December Featured Author - Matthew Reilly PART 2
Duration: 01/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy, TASKS, 4 books including at least 1 AA
Progress: 4/4
✔ 1. Read a book set in Australia
The Barbershop Girl by Georgina Penney (AA) 4★s (10/12/22)
✔ 2. Read a debut novel
The Separation by Dinah Jefferies 4★s (22/12/22)
✔ 3. Read a series book
One Last Child by Anni Taylor (AA) Tallman's Valley Detectives#1 5★s (10/12/22)
✔ 4. Read a book written by an Australian author
Scary Monsters by Michelle de Kretser (AA) 3.5★s (11/12/22)
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December Featured Author - Matthew ReillyDuration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy
4/4
TASKS
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
** Read a book set in Australia
Shelter from the Storm Penelope Janu AA Done 5* 14/12/22 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
**Read a self published novel
The Christmas Match Phillipa Nefri Clark AA Done 5* 15/12/22 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
**Read a series book
Meet Me in the Middle Jacquie Underdown AA Done 4* 11/12/22 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book by an Australian author
Her Worthy Rake Charlotte Anne AA Done 5* 22/12/22 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
BONUS
**Read a book by Matthew Reilly Sadly I didn't get a bonus book read
I have completed this challenge
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Brenda wrote: "Well done Mary!!"Thanks Brenda. I'm enjoying my love affair with books again, now that I've left the stressful job which caused me so much grief. I have the luxury of time available, and a clear, relaxed mind which enable me to really appreciate what I'm reading.
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Thanks Brenda. I'm enjoying my love affair with books again, now that I've left the stressful job which caused me so much grief. I have the luxury of time available..."
That's so very good Mary!! Who needs that sort of stress in our life? I'm so glad books have called to you again, and you're enjoying them :)
Aal done! Ho ho ho Merry Christmas! Finished this ten days ago and forgot to mention it :)
December Featured Author - Matthew Reilly
Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22/
Level: Easy
4/4
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TASKS
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
✅ **Read a book which you feel started your love of reading
The Velveteen Rabbit (1922) - Margery Williams Bianco 13/12/22 - 5 star
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
✅ **Read a debut novel
The Catcher in the Rye (1951) - J.D. Salinger - 19/12/22 4 star
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
**Read a book which has been translated
✅ Red Love: The Story of an East German Family (2009) - Maxim Leo translated by Shaun Whiteside - 13/12/22 - 5 star
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book by an Australian author
✅ 🦘Dirt Music (2002) - Tim Winton 4 star - 10/12/22
BONUS
**Read a book by Matthew Reilly
Finished my 3rd of this Challenge with:-#2. Read a debut novel:-
The Boy Made of Snow by Chloe Mayer
Rated this one as 5* (9.5/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Finished this ten days ago and forgot to mention it :)
December Featured Author - Matthew Reilly
Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22/
Level: Easy
4/4
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Well done Jazzy!!
Challenge complete! That’s all 2022 challenges done and dusted! 🥳Bring on 2023 challenges, can’t wait to start! 📚😆
December Featured Author - Matthew Reilly
Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Medium
6/7
SPELL IT OUT
C - Connections in Death by J.D. Robb - 4⭐️ - 2/12/22
O - Out of Alice by Kerry McGinnis - AA - 5⭐️ - 23/12/22
N - Night Sisters by John Pritchard - 4⭐️ - 18/12/22
T - Terry Odell with Finding Sarah - 4⭐️ - 5/12/22
E - Embryo by J.A. Schneider - 5⭐️ - 7/12/22
S - S.A. McEwen with The Good Daughter - AA - 4⭐️ - 13/12/22
T - Touched by Magic by Celine Jeanjean - 4⭐️ - 12/12/22
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December Featured Author - Matthew Reilly
Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Hard
13/13
TASKS
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
**Read a book set in Australia OR
**Read a book which you feel started your love of reading
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
**Read a self published novel OR
**Read a debut novel
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
**Read a series book OR
**Read a book which has been translated
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book by an Australian author OR
**Read a book set in the US
BONUS
**Read a book by Matthew Reilly
Re-read of
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Easy 2/4Changed my selection due to library reserve being available. But I'm still not going to finish this challenge 😅
2. Debut novel Mallee Boys/Charlie Archbold AA 2 1/2 stars 24/12
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Done :-)TASKS
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974. Read a book set in Australia.
Forever More by Rhonda Forrest AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4.5 Stars) - 10/12/22
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. Read a self published novel
Love by the Jewel Sea by Rhonda Forrest AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars) - 24/12/22
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. Read a series book.
Quintana of Charyn by Melina Marchetta AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5+++ Stars) - 15/12/22
#4. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles. Read a book set in the US
Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 12/12/22
BONUS
**Read a book by Matthew Reilly
Seven Deadly Wonders
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars) - 21/12/22
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Finished 26/12/22December Featured Author - Matthew Reilly
Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
**Read a book set in Australia
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
**Read a debut novel
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
**Read a series book
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book set in the US
BONUS
**Read a book by Matthew Reilly
Challenge completed! *Will post full info later as silly phone keeps crashing*Easy 4/4
3. Series Murder in Williamstown/Kerry Greenwood AA 3 stars 27/12
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December Featured Author - Matthew Reilly
Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only af..."
Well done Jasmine :)
Completed challenge - Easy 4/41. Set in Australia Exiles/Jane Harper AA - 4 stars - 13/12
2. Debut novel Mallee Boys/Charlie Archbold AA - 2 1/2 stars - 24/12
3. Series Murder in Williamstown/Kerry Greenwood AA - 3 stars - 27/12
4. Set in US The Drop/Dennis Lehane - 3 stars - 25/12
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December Featured Author - Matthew Reilly
Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Hard
11/11
TASKS
#1. Read a book set in Australia
#2. Read a debut novel
#3. Read a series book
#4. Read a book by an Australian author
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Great reading Phrynne 😊With my December challenge finished that's a wrap for 2022.
Thank you to our mods for a year of very entertaining challenges 👏
December Featured Author - Matthew Reilly
Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Hard 11 /11 AA 6/6
TASKS
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
**Read a book set in Australia OR
☀️**Read a book which you feel started your love of reading
✔Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen....5* 28/12/22...great to reread this classic
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
**Read a self published novel OR
☀️**Read a debut novel
✔The Torrent by Dinuka McKenzie AA....4* 20/12/22
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
☀️**Read a series book
✔Death of a Glutton by M.C. Beaton ( 8th)....3.5* 03/12/22
OR
**Read a book which has been translated
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book by an Australian author OR
✔☀️**Read a book set in the US
November 9 by Colleen Hoover....3.5* 15/12/22
SPELL IT OUT
✔C - Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy AA....4* 08/12/22
✔O - The Road Trip by Beth O'Leary....3* 12/12/22
✔N - The Nazis Knew My Name: A remarkable story of survival and courage in Auschwitz by Magda Hellinger AA....4* 07/12/22
✔T - The Truth about Faking It by Cassie Hamer AA....3.5* 19/12/22
✔E - Emma by Fiona McArthur....3.5* 24/12/22
✔S - The Kookaburra Creek Cafe by Sandie Docker AA....4* 23/12/22
✔T - Two Girls Down by Louisa Luna....4* 10/12/22
Completed this Challenge with:-#4. Read a book set in the U.S.:-
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Rated this one as 4* (8.5/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
December Featured Author - Matthew Reilly
Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy (Tasks)
4/4 (AA 1/1) - COMPLETED 27/12/22
TASKS
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
**Read a book set in Australia:-
- FINISHED 9/12/22 - 4* (9/10)
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
**Read a debut novel:-
- FINISHED 19/12/22 - 5* (9.5/10)
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
**Read a series book - Powell #2:-
- FINISHED 10/12/22 - 4* (9/10)
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book set in the US:-
- FINISHED 27/12/22 - 4* (8.5/10)
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Brenda wrote: "Well done Suzie :)"Thanks! Didn't think I'd make it, but I even ended up reading Cobalt Blue yesterday that I hadn't planned ☺️
Phrynne wrote: "Well done Trish and Kim:)"Thank you Phrynne 😊
December Challenge 2022Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22 - DONE AND DUSTIED
Level: Easy
4/4 (1 AA)
TASKS
#1. Set in Australia:
#2. Debut novel:
#3. Book translated (from Danish):
#4. Set in US:
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Brenda wrote: "Well done Trish, Kim and Alex!!"Thank you Brenda 😊
Finished my final challenge of the year with :Ice Station by Matthew Reilly 5*
Really glad to have been able to squeeze in a re-read of a Matthew Reilly book - great way to finish off the year!
December Featured Author - Matthew Reilly
Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Hard
13/13 @ 29-DEC-2022
TASKS
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
**Read a book set in Australia :
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
**Read a debut novel :
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
**Read a series book :
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book by an Australian author and set in the US :
BONUS
**Read a book by Matthew Reilly
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Finished :)December Featured Author - Matthew Reilly
Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy
4/4
TASKS
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
**Read a book set in Australia**
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
**Read a debut novel**
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
**Read a series book**
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book by an Australian author**
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Ice Station by Matthew Reilly 5*
Really glad to have been able to squeeze in a re-read of a [author:Matthew Reilly|83714..."
I agree Jane! It was fun to revisit! Well done on your challenge completion, as well as the lot for 2022!
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Finished just in time :)December Featured Author - Matthew Reilly
Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Hard (min 4 AAs)
18/18 (7 AAs)
TASKS
**Read a book set in Australia OR
**Read a book which you feel started your love of reading
Paperbark Hill by Maya Linnell AA 30/12/22 4 stars
**Read a self published novel OR
**Read a debut novel
Contest by Matthew Reilly AA 3 stars 5/2/22
**Read a series book OR
**Read a book which has been translated
Blood Noir by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 11/12/22
**Read a book by an Australian author OR
**Read a book set in the US
Jillaroo from Jacaranda by Mandy Magro AA 4 stars 1/12/22
BONUS
Cobalt Blue by Matthew Reilly AA 3 stars 1/12/22
SPELL IT OUT!!!
Happy New Year!!!December Featured Author - Matthew Reilly
Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy
5/5
TASKS
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
Read a book set in Australia -
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
Read a debut novel -
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
Read a series book -
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
Read a book by an Australian author -
BONUS
**Read a book by Matthew Reilly -
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