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I'm finished - slightly ahead of schedule thanks to being sick this week! Vengeance in Death by J.D. Robb and The Fourth Sacrifice by Peter May tie for best reads of the challange. May Featured Author - Peter May
Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Hard (4AA)
12/12 Completed 17-MAY-2023
TASKS
#1. Read a book with the number 3 in the page count and a thriller :
#2. Read a book which has been translated from another language :
#3. Read a book set in the country where you were born (UK) :
#4. Read a book from a series :
BONUS
**Read a book by Peter May
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Brenda wrote: "Well done Jane, but sorry you've been sick. Hope you're okay now?"Still suffering a bit thanks Brenda. COVID/flu symptoms but COVID tests all negative and I've had my flu shot :( Working from home at the moment so I don't infect the rest of the office, but I think I've given it to my hubby.
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Still suffering a bit thanks Brenda. COVID/flu symptoms but COVID tests all negative and I've had my flu shot :( Wo..."
There are so many viruses around at the moment that have the same symptoms as you're describing. My son and daughter and their families are suffering with it as well. I hope you (and your hubby) get better soon Jane!
Brenda wrote: "Jane wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Well done Jane, but sorry you've been sick. Hope you're okay now?"Still suffering a bit thanks Brenda. COVID/flu symptoms but COVID tests all negative and I've had my f..."
Thanks Brenda - back out in the world today!
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Finished my 1st of this Challenge with:-#3. Read a book set in the country where you live or were born - UK:
Six Stories by Matt Wesolowski
Rated this one as 4* (9/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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May Featured Author - Peter May
Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Hard
13/13
TASKS
#1. Peter May is an internationally known, bestselling author of thrillers. He has written three very popular series, The Lewis Trilogy, The Enzo Files and The China Thrillers.
**Read a book with the number 3 in the page count or publication year OR
**Read a thriller
#2. Peter has lived in France for many years. When the first book in his Lewis Trilogy The Blackhouse was rejected by UK publishers he published it in France to great acclaim. It has since become extremely popular in English.
**Read a book which has been translated from another language OR
**Read a book set in France.
#3. Peter May was born in Scotland. Many of his books take place there or have main characters who are Scottish.
**Read a book set in Scotland OR
**Read a book set in the country where you were born
#4. The first book in May's Enzo Files series was published in 2006. It features Enzo McCleod, a Scots forensic scientist working in France.
**Read a book where either the author or the main character has a Z in their name OR
**Read a book from a series
BONUS
**Read a book by Peter May
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Finished my 2nd of this Challenge with:-#1. Read a thriller:-
Your Closest Friend by Karen Perry
Rated this one as 4* (9/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished:🌸May Featured Author - Peter May🌸
Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy
4/4
1/1 AA
EASY - Tasks (minimum 1 AA)
TASKS
🌸#1. Peter May is an internationally known, bestselling author of thrillers. He has written three very popular series, The Lewis Trilogy, The Enzo Files and The China Thrillers.
**Read a book with the number 3 in the page count
A Little Bird, Wendy James, 5/20/23, 320 pages, 3*, AA
🌸#2. Peter has lived in France for many years. When the first book in his Lewis Trilogy The Blackhouse was rejected by UK publishers he published it in France to great acclaim. It has since become extremely popular in English.
**Read a book which has been translated from another language (French) AND set in France!
The Mystery of the Yellow Room, Gaston Leroux, 5/9/23, 2*
🌸#3. Peter May was born in Scotland. Many of his books take place there or have main characters who are Scottish.
**Read a book set in Scotland
The Holiday Home, Daniel Hurst, 5/2/23, 4*
🌸#4. The first book in May's Enzo Files series was published in 2006. It features Enzo McCleod, a Scots forensic scientist working in France.
**Read a book where either the author or the main character has a Z in their name AND a book from a series.
Extraordinary People, Peter May, 5/11/23, 4* (main character Enzo, book is first in series)
Challenge completed!May Featured Author - Peter May
Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy
5/ 5 books (min 1 AA)
TASKS
#1. Peter May is an internationally known, bestselling author of thrillers. He has written three very popular series, The Lewis Trilogy, The Enzo Files and The China Thrillers.
**Read a thriller
X Outback by Patricia Wolf AA (read 3 May) 4★
#2. Peter has lived in France for many years. When the first book in his Lewis Trilogy The Blackhouse was rejected by UK publishers he published it in France to great acclaim. It has since become extremely popular in English.
**Read a book which has been translated from another language OR
**Read a book set in France.
X Stick Together by Sophie Hénaff (read 19 May) 4★
#3. Peter May was born in Scotland. Many of his books take place there or have main characters who are Scottish.
**Read a book set in Scotland OR
**Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
X Murder in the Scottish Hills by Lydia Travers (read 1 May) 4★
#4. The first book in May's Enzo Files series was published in 2006. It features Enzo McCleod, a Scots forensic scientist working in France.
**Read a book from a series.
X To Die In June by Alan Parks (read 8 May) 4.5★
BONUS
X *Read a book by Peter May: Coffin Road (read 21 May) 4★
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May Featured Author - Peter MayDuration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy
5/5
TASKS
#1. Peter May is an internationally known, bestselling author of thrillers. He has written three very popular series, The Lewis Trilogy, The Enzo Files and The China Thrillers.
**Read a thriller
#2. Peter has lived in France for many years. When the first book in his Lewis Trilogy The Blackhouse was rejected by UK publishers he published it in France to great acclaim. It has since become extremely popular in English.
**Read a book which has been translated from another language
#3. Peter May was born in Scotland. Many of his books take place there or have main characters who are Scottish.
**Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
#4. The first book in May's Enzo Files series was published in 2006. It features Enzo McCleod, a Scots forensic scientist working in France.
**Read a book from a series.
BONUS
**Read a book by Peter May
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Thanks Phrynne for another enjoyable challenge.May Featured Author - Peter May
Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy
4/4
Completed 24th May
TASKS
✅ #1. Read a book with the number 3 in the page count.
Dismissed With Prejudice by J.A. Jance (352 pages) 24/05 ★★★★
✅ #2. Read a book which has been translated from another language.
Rupture by Ragnar Jónasson (Icelandic) 11/05 ★★★★
✅ #3. Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
Signal Loss by Garry Disher *AA* 20/05 ★★★★
✅ #4. Read a book from a series.
Lord James Harrington and the Autumn Mystery by Lynn Florkiewicz (Lord James Harrington #4) 04/05 ★★★☆
Finished my 3rd of this Challenge with:-#4. Read a book from a series - Billy McBride#1:-
Only Killers and Thieves by Paul Howarth
Rated this one as 4* (8/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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FinishedMay Featured Author - Peter May
Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: hard (4AA)
19/19
#1. **Read a book with the number 3 in the page count or publication year - 320p
Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center 3/5 4★
#2. **Read a book which has been translated from another language
Tell Me About It by Sacha Naspini 2/5 2★ - Italian
#3. **Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
Pet Rescue's Amazing Dog Stories by Saskia Adams 2/5 5★ (AA)
#4. **Read a book from a series.
Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye by Victoria Laurie 1/5 4★
BONUS
**Read a book by Peter May
The Blackhouse by Peter May 16/5 3★
S- The Reluctant Bride by Irene Saunders 3/5 2★
C- Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card 9/5 4.5★
O- One Enchanted Evening by Katie Fforde 12/5 4★
T- Black Tide by Peter Temple 17/5 4.5★ (AA)
L- Wish You Were Here by Karly Lane 14/5 4★ (AA)
A- The Reluctant Thief by April Kihlstrom 1/5 2★
N- No Place for Death by Sherry Lewis 23/5 3★
D- The Deep by Rivers Solomon 4/5 1★
F- Fourmile by Watt Key 6/5 3★
R- Rat Race by Dick Francis 8/5 4★
A- Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern by Anne McCaffrey 4/5 3★
N- Nothing to Lose by Lee Child 11/5 3.5★
C- CSI Told You Lies by Meshel Laurie 24/5 4.5★ (AA)
E- The Case of the Lucky Legs by Erle Stanley Gardner 5/5 3★
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May Featured Author - Peter May
Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Hard
11/11
TASKS
#1. Read a book with the number 3 in the page count. (322pages)
#2. Read a book set in France.
#3. Read a book set in the country where you live or were born
#4. Read a book from a series.
BONUS
**Read a book by Peter May:
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Sorted ❤️
Author Peter May: I was invited back to talk to the kids, and the headmaster whispered: ‘Don’t tell them you were expelled'
✅ May Featured Author - Peter May
Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy
4/4
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TASKS
✅ #1. Peter May is an internationally known, bestselling author of thrillers. He has written three very popular series, The Lewis Trilogy, The Enzo Files and The China Thrillers.
**Read a book with the number 3 in the page count or publication year
🦘Reading Madame Bovary (2010) - Amanda Lohrey AA [324pp] 24/5/23 5★
✅ #2. Peter has lived in France for many years. When the first book in his Lewis Trilogy The Blackhouse was rejected by UK publishers he published it in France to great acclaim. It has since become extremely popular in English.
**Read a book which has been translated
Pietr the Latvian (1931) - Georges Simenon Translated from the French by David Bellos. 15/5/23 5★
✅ #3. Peter May was born in Scotland. Many of his books take place there or have main characters who are Scottish.
**Read a book set in Scotland
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886) - Robert Louis Stevenson 15/5/23 5★
✅ #4. The first book in May's Enzo Files series was published in 2006. It features Enzo McCleod, a Scots forensic scientist working in France.
**Read a book where either the author or the main character has a Z in their name.
Zazie in the Metro (1959) - Raymond Queneau 24/5/23 5★
**Read a book by Peter May
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May challenge completed :)May Featured Author - Peter May
Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Hard
5/5
TASKS
#1. Read a thriller
#2. Read a book set in France.
#3. Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
#4. Read a book from a series.
BONUS
**Read a book by Peter May
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I have finished my May challenge :)May Featured Author - Peter May
Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy
4/4
#1. Peter May is an internationally known, bestselling author of thrillers. He has written three very popular series, The Lewis Trilogy, The Enzo Files and The China Thrillers.
**Read a thriller
The Rush Michelle Prak AA Done 5* 13/5/23 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#2. Peter has lived in France for many years. When the first book in his Lewis Trilogy The Blackhouse was rejected by UK publishers he published it in France to great acclaim. It has since become extremely popular in English.
**Read a book which has been translated from another language Dutch
The Italian Daughter Soraya M. Lane Done 4* 17/5/23 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#3. Peter May was born in Scotland. Many of his books take place there or have main characters who are Scottish.
**Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
A Home Among the Snow Gums Stella Quinn AA Done 5* 26/5/23 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#4. The first book in May's Enzo Files series was published in 2006. It features Enzo McCleod, a Scots forensic scientist working in France.
**Read a book from a series.
Escape to Bellbird Bay Maggie Christensen AA Done 4* 10/5/23 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Finished :)May Featured Author - Peter May
Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy
4/4
#1. Peter May is an internationally known, bestselling author of thrillers. He has written three very popular series, The Lewis Trilogy, The Enzo Files and The China Thrillers.
**Read a book with the number 3 in the page count or publication year OR
**Read a thriller
#2. Peter has lived in France for many years. When the first book in his Lewis Trilogy The Blackhouse was rejected by UK publishers he published it in France to great acclaim. It has since become extremely popular in English.
**Read a book which has been translated from another language OR
**Read a book set in France.
#3. Peter May was born in Scotland. Many of his books take place there or have main characters who are Scottish.
**Read a book set in Scotland OR
**Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
#4. The first book in May's Enzo Files series was published in 2006. It features Enzo McCleod, a Scots forensic scientist working in France.
**Read a book where either the author or the main character has a Z in their name OR
**Read a book from a series.
Many thanks Phrynne and Brenda and well done everyone who finished the challenge!
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May Featured Author - Peter MayDuration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy 1AA
4/4 GOT THERE
#1 **Read a book with the number 3 in the page count or publication year
#2. **Read a book set in France.
#3. **Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
(England)
#4 **Read a book from a series.
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Done :DLevel: Hard (minimum 4 AA)
TASKS
#1. Read a thriller
The Murder Rule by Dervla McTiernan AA finished 10/5/23 4⭐
#2. Read a book which has been translated from another language
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez finished 17/5/23 5⭐
#3. Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
How to Kill a Client by Joanna Jenkins AA finished 7/5/23 4⭐
#4. Read a book where either the author or the main character has a Z in their name
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón finished 27/5/23 5⭐
SPELL IT OUT
M Providence by Max Barry AA finished 13/5/23 5⭐
A The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel finished 29/5/23 3.5⭐
Y The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth AA finished 17/5/23 4⭐
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