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Finished my 3rd of this Challenge with:-#3. Read a book which has a body of water on the cover:-
Staying On by Paul Scott
Rated this one as 4* (8.5/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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April Featured Author - Greg Barron
Duration: 1/4/23 - 30/4/23
Level:
10/10
TASKS
#1. Crime, thriller, suspense, terrorism, history, international politics and the wide open spaces of outback Australia are all passionate interests of author Greg Barron. He has lived in North America, New South Wales and in and around Katherine, Northern Territory. He once crossed Arnhem Land on foot, and has a passion for the Top End landscape.
**Read a book in one of the genres above OR
**Read a book by an Australian author
#2. His books, published by HarperCollins Australia and Stories of Oz Publishing, are gutsy page turners that tell the truth about the world. Rotten Gods was long listed for the prestigious Ned Kelly awards, and has been lauded as "one of the most sophisticated geopolitical thrillers ever written." Savage Tide was described by ABC Radio reviewer Rob Minshull as; "Both supremely intelligent and written at breathtaking pace."
**Read a book that's received an award OR
**Read a book where the first letters of each title word (minimum 3 words) is spelt in Stories of Oz Publishing (any order)
#3.
Camp Leichhardt is the first of Greg's Australian stories to see print, and was serialised in 2016 to wide acclaim.**Read a book which has at least TWO of 2.0.1.6 in the page count (show page count) OR
**Read a book which has a body of water on the cover (as per cover above) (show cover)
#4. Rotten Gods, Savage Tide, Voodoo Dawn and Lethal Sky all feature Marika Hartmann, the Australian intelligence agent who has won the hearts of readers all over the world.
**Read a book with a strong female lead OR
**Read a series book
BONUS
**Read a book by Greg Barron -
SPELL OUT
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Finished - easy#1.
**Read a book in one of the genres bolded above (thriller)
The It Girl by Ruth Ware finished 7/4/23 3⭐
#2.
**Read a book that's received an award (Booker prize)
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka finished 10/4/23 4⭐
#3.
**Read a book which has at least TWO of 2.0.1.6 in the page count (240 pages)
Still Alive: Notes from Australia’s Immigration Detention System by Safdar Ahmed (AA) finished 16/4/23 4⭐
#4.
**Read a book with a strong female lead
The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins finished 14/4/23 3.5⭐
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All done 👍.April Featured Author - Greg Barron
Duration: 1/4/23 - 30/4/23
Level: Easy
4/4
Completed: 18th April
TASKS
✅ #1. Read a book by an Australian author.
Day's End by Garry Disher *AA* 05/04 ★★★★☆
✅ #2. Read a book where the first letters of each title word (minimum 3 words) is spelt in Stories of Oz Publishing (any order).
None So Blind by Alis Hawkins 18/04 ★★★☆
✅ #3. Read a book which has at least TWO of 2.0.1.6 in the page count (show page count).
A Harvest Murder by Frances Evesham (256 pages) 08/04 ★★★☆
✅ #4. Read a series book.
Holy Chow by David Rosenfelt (Andy Carpenter #25) 12/04 ★★★★
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Challenge Finished.April Featured Author - Greg Barron
Duration: 1/4/23 - 30/4/23
Level: Easy
Books: 4/4 AA: 2/2
TASKS
#1. Crime, thriller, suspense, terrorism, history, international politics and the wide open spaces of outback Australia are all passionate interests of author Greg Barron. He has lived in North America, New South Wales and in and around Katherine, Northern Territory. He once crossed Arnhem Land on foot, and has a passion for the Top End landscape.
**Read a book in one of the genres bolded above OR
**Read a book by an Australian author
#2. His books, published by HarperCollins Australia and Stories of Oz Publishing, are gutsy page turners that tell the truth about the world. Rotten Gods was long listed for the prestigious Ned Kelly awards, and has been lauded as "one of the most sophisticated geopolitical thrillers ever written." Savage Tide was described by ABC Radio reviewer Rob Minshull as; "Both supremely intelligent and written at breathtaking pace."
**Read a book that's received an award OR
**Read a book where the first letters of each title word (minimum 3 words) is spelt in Stories of Oz Publishing (any order)
#3. Camp Leichhardt by Greg Barron Camp Leichhardt is the first of Greg's Australian stories to see print, and was serialised in 2016 to wide acclaim.
**Read a book which has at least TWO of 2.0.1.6 in the page count (show page count) OR
**Read a book which has a body of water on the cover (as per cover above) (show cover)
#4. Rotten Gods, Savage Tide, Voodoo Dawn and Lethal Sky all feature Marika Hartmann, the Australian intelligence agent who has won the hearts of readers all over the world.
**Read a book with a strong female lead OR
**Read a series book
BONUS
**Read a book by Greg Barron
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Finished this challenge with :The Choice by Nora Roberts 3*
Unfortunately a slightly disappointing end to an otherwise excellent fantasy trilogy.
April Featured Author - Greg Barron
Duration: 1/4/23 - 30/4/23
Level: Hard - 4 AA
10/10 Completed @ 19-APR-2023
TASKS
#1. **Read a book in one of the thriller genre and by an Australian author :
#2. **Read a book that's received an award :
#3. **Read a book which has a body of water on the cover :
#4.**Read a book with a strong female lead and is part of a series book :
SPELL OUT - BARRON
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April challenge completed and another amazing Australian author discovered!April Featured Author - Greg Barron
Duration: 1/4/23 - 30/4/23
Level: Easy
5/5
TASKS
#1. Crime, thriller, suspense, terrorism, history, international politics and the wide open spaces of outback Australia are all passionate interests of author Greg Barron. He has lived in North America, New South Wales and in and around Katherine, Northern Territory. He once crossed Arnhem Land on foot, and has a passion for the Top End landscape.
Read a book by an Australian author -
#2. His books, published by HarperCollins Australia and Stories of Oz Publishing, are gutsy page turners that tell the truth about the world. Rotten Gods was long listed for the prestigious Ned Kelly awards, and has been lauded as "one of the most sophisticated geopolitical thrillers ever written." Savage Tide was described by ABC Radio reviewer Rob Minshull as; "Both supremely intelligent and written at breathtaking pace."
Read a book that's received an award -
#3. Camp Leichhardt by Greg Barron Camp Leichhardt is the first of Greg's Australian stories to see print, and was serialised in 2016 to wide acclaim.
Read a book which has a body of water on the cover -
#4. Rotten Gods, Savage Tide, Voodoo Dawn and Lethal Sky all feature Marika Hartmann, the Australian intelligence agent who has won the hearts of readers all over the world.
Read a book with a strong female lead -
BONUS
**Read a book by Greg Barron -
Finished Task #2 Read a Book where each title word is in "Stories of Oz Publishing"
The Secrets of Strangers by Charity Norman 5*
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Well done Kylie - and that's great!
Finished Task #3 - Read a book with a body of water on the cover
Elizabeth & Elizabeth by Sue Williams(AA) 3*
Finished!🌸Trisha’s April challenge🌸
Level: EASY - Tasks (minimum 1 AA)
4/4
1/1 AA
April 2023's Featured Author is Greg Barron
🌸#1. Crime, thriller, suspense, terrorism, history, international politics and the wide open spaces of outback Australia.
**Read a book in one of the genres bolded above
Rules for Perfect Murders, Peter Swanson, 4/10/23, 3*, tagged thriller 760 times
🌸#2.
**Read a book where the first letters of each title word (minimum 3 words) is spelt in Stories of Oz Publishing (any order)
The Road Back, Di Morrissey, 4/15/23, 3*, AA
🌸#3.
**Read a book which has a body of water on the cover (as per cover above) (show cover)
The Golden Rendezvous, Alistair MacLean, 4/7/23, 4*
🌸#4.
**Read a book with a strong female lead
Elizabeth of York: The Last White Rose, Alison Weir, 4/23/23, 4*
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Complete!April Featured Author - Greg Barron
Duration: 1/4/23 - 30/4/23
Level: Hard
10/10 4/4 AA
TASKS
✔︎#1. Read a book in one of the genres crime, thriller, suspense, terrorism, history, international politics: The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny (Crime) 5/4 4★
✔︎#2. Read a book that's received an award: Heat and Dust by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala 16/4 4★
✔︎#3. Read a book which has a body of water on the cover: Lorna Doone by R.D. Blackmore 23/4 4★
✔︎#4. Read a book with a strong female lead: Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld 9/4 4★
BONUS
**Read a book by Greg Barron
SPELL OUT
✔︎A - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 14/4 4★
✔︎W - The Well-dressed Explorer by Thea Astley AA 10/4 4★
✔︎A - A Brief Affair by Alex Miller AA 24/4 4★
✔︎R - The Gingko Tree by Rix Weaver AA 2/4 3★
✔︎D - The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue 11/4 5★
✔︎S - Stalin's Wine Cellar by John Baker AA 13/4 4★
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April 2023 Featured Author - Greg BarronLevel: EASY
4/4 DONE
1/1 AA
#1. **Read a book in one of the genres bolded above (Crime, thriller, suspense) suspense- Slow Burn Julie Garwood 4/1 ★★★
#2. **Read a book where the first letters of each title word is spelt in Stories of Oz Publishing The Night Raven Sarah Painter 4/2 ★★★★
#3. **Read a book which has at least TWO of 2.0.1.6 in the page count == 220 pages Blood and Circuses Kerry Greenwood AA 4/3 ★★★
#4. **Read a series book Inspector Montalbano #8 The Patience of the Spider Andrea Camilleri 4/4 ★★★★
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Finished 2 more, R and E of CRIME, leaving only 1 left to finish challenge. 😬R - Ruth Rendell with The Girl Next Door - 3⭐️ - 10/4/23
E - Ilsa Evans with Dastardly Deeds - 5⭐️ - 24/4/23
Finished :-)April Featured Author - Greg Barron
Duration: 1/4/23 - 30/4/23
Level: Easy
5/5 as of 25/4
TASKS
#1. Greg Barron has lived in North America, New South Wales and in and around Katherine, Northern Territory. Read a book by an Australian author.
The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 25/4/23
#2. Greg Barron has books published by HarperCollins Australia and Stories of Oz Publishing. Read a book where the first letters of each title word (minimum 3 words) is spelt in Stories of Oz Publishing (any order)
Stir It Up by Ramin Ganeshram
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars) - 5/4/23
#3. Camp Leichhardt by Greg Barron is the first of Greg's Australian stories to see print. Read a book which has a body of water on the cover
Beach Read by Emily Henry
(Cover shown below)
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 10/4/23
#4. Rotten Gods, Savage Tide, Voodoo Dawn and Lethal Sky all feature Marika Hartmann, the Australian intelligence agent who has won the hearts of readers all over the world. Read a book with a strong female lead.
The Fossil Hunter by Tea Cooper AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 16/4/23
BONUS
**Read a book by Greg Barron
The Last Days of Dom Sebastian
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 11/4/23
FinisApril Featured Author - Greg Barron
Duration: 1/4/23 - 30/4/23
Level: hard (4AA)
15/15
#1. **Read a book by an Australian author
Just an Ordinary Family by Fiona Lowe 2/4 4★ (AA)
#2. **Read a book that's received an award - RRA Best Romantic Suspense/Mystery/Adventure (1996)
Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb 6/4 4★
#3. **Read a book which has at least TWO of 2.0.1.6 in the page count - 163p
Sheiks and Adders by Michael Innes 7/4 3★
#4. **Read a series book - Victor #7
The Final Hour by Tom Wood 5/4 3.5★
BONUS
**Read a book by Greg Barron
Camp Leichhardt by Greg Barron 25/4 4★ (AA)
G- A Gift in December by Jenny Gladwell 1/4 3.5★
R- The Orchard Murders by Robert Gott 3/4 3★ (AA)
E- An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed by Helene Tursten 8/4 3.5★
G- Curtain Call at the Seaview Hotel by Glenda Young 4/4 3★
B- A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson 7/4 4★
A- The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie 10/4 3.5★
R- The Redgum River Retreat by Sandie Docker 15/4 3.5★ (AA)
R- The Inland Sea by Donald Richie 9/4 3.5★
O- The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde 8/4 4.5★
N- The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman 6/4 4★
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Challenge CompletedApril Featured Author - Greg Barron
Duration: 1/4/23 - 30/4/23
Level: Easy
5/5
TASKS
#1. Crime, thriller, suspense, terrorism, history, international politics and the wide open spaces of outback Australia are all passionate interests of author Greg Barron. He has lived in North America, New South Wales and in and around Katherine, Northern Territory. He once crossed Arnhem Land on foot, and has a passion for the Top End landscape.
**Read a book by an Australian author
Stay Awake by Megan Goldin(AA) READ 23/4/23 3*
#2. His books, published by HarperCollins Australia and Stories of Oz Publishing, are gutsy page turners that tell the truth about the world. Rotten Gods was long listed for the prestigious Ned Kelly awards, and has been lauded as "one of the most sophisticated geopolitical thrillers ever written." Savage Tide was described by ABC Radio reviewer Rob Minshull as; "Both supremely intelligent and written at breathtaking pace."
**Read a book where the first letters of each title word (minimum 3 words) is spelt in Stories of Oz Publishing (any order)
The Secrets of Strangers by Charity Norman READ 20/4/23 5*
#3. Camp Leichhardt by Greg Barron Camp Leichhardt is the first of Greg's Australian stories to see print, and was serialised in 2016 to wide acclaim.
**Read a book which has a body of water on the cover (as per cover above) (show cover)
Elizabeth & Elizabeth by Sue Williams(AA) READ 21/4/23 3*#4. Rotten Gods, Savage Tide, Voodoo Dawn and Lethal Sky all feature Marika Hartmann, the Australian intelligence agent who has won the hearts of readers all over the world.
**Read a series book
Captive on the Fens by Joy Ellis READ 19/4/23 4*
BONUS
**Read a book by Greg Barron
Savage Tide READ 26/4/23 3*
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Completed this Challenge with:-#1. Read a book by an Australian author:-
Devotion by Hannah Kent
Rated this one as 3* (6/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
April Featured Author - Greg Barron
Duration: 1/4/23 - 30/4/23
Level: Easy
4/4 (AA 1/1) - COMPLETED 25/4/23
TASKS
#1. Crime, thriller, suspense, terrorism, history, international politics and the wide open spaces of outback Australia are all passionate interests of author Greg Barron. He has lived in North America, New South Wales and in and around Katherine, Northern Territory. He once crossed Arnhem Land on foot, and has a passion for the Top End landscape.
**Read a book by an Australian author:
- FINISHED 25/4/23 - 3* (6/10)
#2. His books, published by HarperCollins Australia and Stories of Oz Publishing, are gutsy page turners that tell the truth about the world. Rotten Gods was long listed for the prestigious Ned Kelly awards, and has been lauded as "one of the most sophisticated geopolitical thrillers ever written." Savage Tide was described by ABC Radio reviewer Rob Minshull as; "Both supremely intelligent and written at breathtaking pace."
**Read a book where the first letters of each title word (minimum 3 words) is spelt in Stories of Oz Publishing (any order):-
- FINISHED 3/4/23 - 4* (8/10)
#3. Camp Leichhardt by Greg Barron Camp Leichhardt is the first of Greg's Australian stories to see print, and was serialised in 2016 to wide acclaim.
**Read a book which has a body of water on the cover (as per cover above) (show cover):-
-- FINISHED 17/4/23 - 4* (8.5/10)
#4. Rotten Gods, Savage Tide, Voodoo Dawn and Lethal Sky all feature Marika Hartmann, the Australian intelligence agent who has won the hearts of readers all over the world.
**Read a book with a strong female lead - Rosemary Harper:-
- FINISHED 9/4/23 - 4* (8.5/10)
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April Featured Author - Greg BarronDuration: 1/4/23 - 30/4/23
Level: Easy
4/4
#1. Crime, thriller, suspense, terrorism, history, international politics and the wide open spaces of outback Australia are all passionate interests of author Greg Barron. He has lived in North America, New South Wales and in and around Katherine, Northern Territory. He once crossed Arnhem Land on foot, and has a passion for the Top End landscape.
**Read a book by an Australian author
With You in Wild Orchards Rania Battany AA Done 5* 17/4/23 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#2. His books, published by HarperCollins Australia and Stories of Oz Publishing, are gutsy page turners that tell the truth about the world. Rotten Gods was long listed for the prestigious Ned Kelly awards, and has been lauded as "one of the most sophisticated geopolitical thrillers ever written." Savage Tide was described by ABC Radio reviewer Rob Minshull as; "Both supremely intelligent and written at breathtaking pace."
**Read a book where the first letters of each title word (minimum 3 words) is spelt in Stories of Oz Publishing (any order)
The Summer Place Janette Paul AA Done 5* 13/4/23 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#3. Camp Leichhardt by Greg Barron Camp Leichhardt is the first of Greg's Australian stories to see print, and was serialised in 2016 to wide acclaim.
**Read a book which has a body of water on the cover (as per cover above) (show cover)
Home to River’s Edge Nan Reinhardt
Done 5* 13/4/23 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...#4. Rotten Gods, Savage Tide, Voodoo Dawn and Lethal Sky all feature Marika Hartmann, the Australian intelligence agent who has won the hearts of readers all over the world.
**Read a series book
The Feathered Nest Ellen Read AA Done 4* 26/4/23 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished :)
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Phrynne wrote: "Great work Helen:)"Thanks Phrynne :)
Phrynne wrote: "Great work Janine and Kim!"Thanks Phrynne!
That's the April challenge done and dusted! Roll on May!April Featured Author - Greg Barron
Duration: 1/4/23 - 30/4/23
Level: Easy
Books: 5/ 5 (min 1 AA)
#1. Crime, thriller, suspense, terrorism, history, international politics and the wide open spaces of outback Australia are all passionate interests of author Greg Barron.
**Read a book in one of the genres bolded above OR
**Read a book by an Australian author
✔ The Rush by Michelle Prak AA (read 10 April) 5★
#2. His books, published by HarperCollins Australia and Stories of Oz Publishing, are gutsy page turners that tell the truth about the world.
**Read a book where the first letters of each title word (minimum 3 words) is spelt in Stories of Oz Publishing (any order)
✔ Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson (read 11 April) 5★
#3. Camp Leichhardt by Greg Barron Camp Leichhardt is the first of Greg's Australian stories to see print, and was serialised in 2016 to wide acclaim.
**Read a book which has a body of water on the cover (as per cover above) (show cover)
✔
Don't Look Back by Jo Spain (read 19 April) 4.5★#4. Rotten Gods, Savage Tide, Voodoo Dawn and Lethal Sky all feature Marika Hartmann, the Australian intelligence agent who has won the hearts of readers all over the world.
**Read a book with a strong female lead OR
**Read a series book
✔ The Outcast Dead by Elly Griffiths (read 9 April) 4★
BONUS
✔**Read a book by Greg Barron Red Jack and the Ragged Thirteen (read 29 April) 4★
(I changed this from my original pick Rotten Gods)
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Thanks for the challenge mods! Greg Barron is an author I’ve been meaning to read so I’m glad you picked him. Can’t wait to see who else you’ve picked this year!
Well done to everyone who has already finished. I thought I wasn't going to make it this month..so snuck in just in time for May.
April Featured Author - Greg Barron
Duration: 1/4/23 - 30/4/23
Level: HARD 10/10 AA 4/4
TASKS
#1. Crime, thriller, suspense, terrorism, history, international politics and the wide open spaces of outback Australia are all passionate interests of author Greg Barron. He has lived in North America, New South Wales and in and around Katherine, Northern Territory. He once crossed Arnhem Land on foot, and has a passion for the Top End landscape.
✔➡️**Read a book in one of the genres bolded above
Before She Disappearedby Lisa Gardner....4* 11/04/23
OR
**Read a book by an Australian author
#2. His books, published by HarperCollins Australia and Stories of Oz Publishing, are gutsy page turners that tell the truth about the world. Rotten Gods was long listed for the prestigious Ned Kelly awards, and has been lauded as "one of the most sophisticated geopolitical thrillers ever written." Savage Tide was described by ABC Radio reviewer Rob Minshull as; "Both supremely intelligent and written at breathtaking pace."
✔️➡️**Read a book that's received an award
Bodies of Lightby Jennifer Down (winner 2022 Miles Franklin) AA....4* 29/04/23
OR
**Read a book where the first letters of each title word (minimum 3 words) is spelt in Stories of Oz Publishing (any order)
#3. Camp Leichhardt by Greg Barron Camp Leichhardt is the first of Greg's Australian stories to see print, and was serialised in 2016 to wide acclaim.
**Read a book which has at least TWO of 2.0.1.6 in the page count (show page count) OR
✔️➡️**Read a book which has a body of water on the cover (as per cover above) (show cover)
Osprey Reef by Annie Seaton AA...,4* 18/04/23
#4. Rotten Gods, Savage Tide, Voodoo Dawn and Lethal Sky all feature Marika Hartmann, the Australian intelligence agent who has won the hearts of readers all over the world.
**Read a book with a strong female lead OR
✔➡️**Read a series book
Death of a Macho Man by M.C. Beaton....3.5* 04/04/23
SPELL OUT
✔A - All That We Have Lost by Suzanne Fortin....4* 07/04/23
✔️W - That Eye, the Sky by Tim Winton AA....3* 20/04/23
✔️A - The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz....4* 11/04/23
✔️R - The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman....4.5* 17/04/23
✔️D - Magpie by Elizabeth Day....3.5* 24/04/23
✔️S - The Tolstoy Estate by Steven Conte AA....4* 19/04/23
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