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Finished Task #4 - Read a book which involves a family, including children
Fire with Fire by Candice Fox 5*
Challenge CompletedOctober Featured Author - Chris Hammer
Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: Easy
5/5
TASKS
#1. Chris Hammer was a journalist for more than thirty years, dividing his career between covering Australian federal politics and international affairs.
**Read a book by an Australian author
The Lost Summers of Driftwood by Vanessa McCausland(AA) READ 7/10/23 4*
#2. In Canberra, roles included chief political correspondent for The Bulletin, current affairs correspondent for SBS TV and a senior political journalist for The Age.
**Read a book where AGE can be spelled in your title
The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer(AA) READ 5/10/23 3*
#3. Chris' first book, The River, published in 2010 to critical acclaim, was the recipient of the ACT Book of the Year Award and was shortlisted for the Walkley Book Award and the Manning Clark House National Cultural Award.
**Read a book published in 2010 or that has TWO of 2-0-1-0 in the page count (290 pages)
The Hidden Book by Kirsty Manning(AA) READ 8/10/23 4*
#4. Chris has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Charles Sturt University and a master's degree in international relations from the Australian National University. He lives in Canberra with his wife, Dr Tomoko Akami. The couple have two children.
**Read a book which involves a family, including children
Fire with Fire by Candice Fox(AA) READ 11/10/23 5*
BONUS
**Read a book by Chris Hammer
The Seven READ 15/10/23 4*
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Finished my 1st of this Challenge with:-#4. Read a book which involves a family, including children:
The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni
Rated this one as 5* (10/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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October Featured Author - Chris Hammer
Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level:
12/12
TASKS
#1. Chris Hammer was a journalist for more than thirty years, dividing his career between covering Australian federal politics and international affairs.
**Read a book in which a journalist is mentioned (show %/page + sentence it's in) OR
**Read a book by an Australian author
#2. In Canberra, roles included chief political correspondent for The Bulletin, current affairs correspondent for SBS TV and a senior political journalist for The Age.
**Read a book where each title letter fits in THE BULLETIN (min 2 word title) OR
**Read a book where AGE can be spelled in your title
#3. Chris' first book, The River, published in 2010 to critical acclaim, was the recipient of the ACT Book of the Year Award and was shortlisted for the Walkley Book Award and the Manning Clark House National Cultural Award.
**Read a book which has received or been shortlisted for an award (show award) OR
**Read a book published in 2010 or that has TWO of 2-0-1-0 in the page count
#4. Chris has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Charles Sturt University and a master's degree in international relations from the Australian National University. He lives in Canberra with his wife, Dr Tomoko Akami. The couple have two children.
**Read a book which involves a family, including children OR
**Read a book where BOTH author's initials fit into CANBERRA
BONUS
**Read a book by Chris Hammer
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FinishedOctober Featured Author - Chris Hammer
Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: Medium
5/5
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Completed :)October Featured Author - Chris Hammer
Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level:Easy
4/4 (1AA)
October 2023's Featured Author is Chris Hammer
TASKS
#1. Chris Hammer was a journalist for more than thirty years, dividing his career between covering Australian federal politics and international affairs.
**Read a book in which a journalist is mentioned
#2. In Canberra, roles included chief political correspondent for The Bulletin, current affairs correspondent for SBS TV and a senior political journalist for The Age.
**Read a book where each title letter fits in THE BULLETIN (min 2 word title)
#3. Chris' first book, The River, published in 2010 to critical acclaim, was the recipient of the ACT Book of the Year Award and was shortlisted for the Walkley Book Award and the Manning Clark House National Cultural Award.
**Read a book which has received or been shortlisted for an award (show award)
#4. Chris has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Charles Sturt University and a master's degree in international relations from the Australian National University. He lives in Canberra with his wife, Dr Tomoko Akami. The couple have two children.
**Read a book where BOTH author's initials fit into CANBERRA
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Finished my 2nd of this Challenge with:-#2. Read a book where 'AGE' can be spelled in your title:-
Last Girl Ghosted by Lisa Unger
Rated this one as 4* (8/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished this challenge :)October Featured Author - Chris Hammer
Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: Easy
4/4
#1. Chris Hammer was a journalist for more than thirty years, dividing his career between covering Australian federal politics and international affairs.
**Read a book in which a journalist is mentioned (show %/page + sentence it's in) OR
**Read a book by an Australian author
The Seven Chris Hammer AA Done 5* 5/12/23 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#2. In Canberra, roles included chief political correspondent for The Bulletin, current affairs correspondent for SBS TV and a senior political journalist for The Age.
**Read a book where AGE can be spelled in your title
The Talented Mrs Greenway Tea Cooper AA Done 5* 25/10/23 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#3. Chris' first book, The River, published in 2010 to critical acclaim, was the recipient of the ACT Book of the Year Award and was shortlisted for the Walkley Book Award and the Manning Clark House National Cultural Award.
**Read a book published in 2010 or that has TWO of 2-0-1-0 in the page count (show page count) Published in 2010
His Mistress for a Million Trish Morey AA Done 5* 19/10/23 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#4. Chris has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Charles Sturt University and a master's degree in international relations from the Australian National University. He lives in Canberra with his wife, Dr Tomoko Akami. The couple have two children.
**Read a book where BOTH author's initials fit into CANBERRA
Christmas in River’s Edge Nan Reinhardt Done 5* 23/10/23 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
BONUS
**Read a book by Chris Hammer
Finished this one :)
Phrynne wrote: "Well done Helen!"Thanks Phrynne :)
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Finished!🌸October Featured Author - Chris Hammer🌸
Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: easy
4/4
AA 1/1
TASKS
🌸#1. Chris Hammer was a journalist for more than thirty years, dividing his career between covering Australian federal politics and international affairs.
**Read a book in which a journalist is mentioned (show %/page + sentence it's in)
My Husband's Lover, Jess Ryder, 10/1/23, 4*, “‘What are you then?’ she asks, testing him. ‘A journalist.’” @37%
🌸#2. In Canberra, roles included chief political correspondent for The Bulletin, current affairs correspondent for SBS TV and a senior political journalist for The Age.
**Read a book where each title letter fits in THE BULLETIN (min 2 word title)
The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien, 10/16/23, 3*, title letters T, H
🌸#3. Chris' first book, The River, published in 2010 to critical acclaim, was the recipient of the ACT Book of the Year Award and was shortlisted for the Walkley Book Award and the Manning Clark House National Cultural Award.
**Read a book which has received or been shortlisted for an award
The Island, Victoria Hislop, 10/24/23, 3* - Galaxy British Book Awards, winner
🌸#4. Chris has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Charles Sturt University and a master's degree in international relations from the Australian National University. He lives in Canberra with his wife, Dr Tomoko Akami. The couple have two children.
**Read a book which involves a family, including children
The Shallows, Holly Craig, 10/16/23, 3*, AA
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Challenge Completed :)October Featured Author - Chris Hammer
Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: Medium
9/9
3/3 AA
TASKS
#1. Chris Hammer was a journalist for more than thirty years, dividing his career between covering Australian federal politics and international affairs.
**Read a book by an Australian author
#2. In Canberra, roles included chief political correspondent for The Bulletin, current affairs correspondent for SBS TV and a senior political journalist for The Age.
**Read a book where AGE can be spelled in your title
#3. Chris' first book, The River, published in 2010 to critical acclaim, was the recipient of the ACT Book of the Year Award and was shortlisted for the Walkley Book Award and the Manning Clark House National Cultural Award.
**Read a book which has received or been shortlisted for an award (show award) OR
#4. Chris has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Charles Sturt University and a master's degree in international relations from the Australian National University. He lives in Canberra with his wife, Dr Tomoko Akami. The couple have two children.
**Read a book where BOTH author's initials fit into CANBERRA
Spell Out
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COMPLETED!October Featured Author - Chris Hammer
Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: HARD 10/10
AA: 5/5
EASY - Tasks (minimum 1 AA)
MEDIUM - Spell Out (minimum 2 AA)
HARD - Tasks & Spell Out (minimum 4 AA)
TASKS
#1. Chris Hammer was a journalist for more than thirty years, dividing his career between covering Australian federal politics and international affairs.
**Read a book by an Australian author -
Gum Tree Gully by Mandy Magro (AA) COMPLETED 07/10 🌟🌟🌟🌟https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...#2. In Canberra, roles included chief political correspondent for The Bulletin, current affairs correspondent for SBS TV and a senior political journalist for The Age.
**Read a book where AGE can be spelled in your title -
Some of Us Are Looking by Carlene O'Connor COMPLETED 25/10 ⭐⭐⭐.5 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...#3. Chris' first book, The River, published in 2010 to critical acclaim, was the recipient of the ACT Book of the Year Award and was shortlisted for the Walkley Book Award and the Manning Clark House National Cultural Award.
**Read a book that has TWO of 2-0-1-0 in the page count (show page count)
The Sun is God by Adrian McKinty (AA) 261 pp COMPLETED 07/10 🌟🌟.5 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...#4. Chris has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Charles Sturt University and a master's degree in international relations from the Australian National University. He lives in Canberra with his wife, Dr Tomoko Akami. The couple have two children.
**Read a book which involves a family, including children
Christmas at the Inn on Bluebell Lane by Kate Hewitt COMPLETED 08/10 ⭐⭐⭐.8 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...BONUS
**Read a book by Chris Hammer
The Seven by Chris Hammer COMPLETED 04/10 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...SPELL OUT - CHRIS
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Chasing Windmills by Catherine Ryan Hyde COMPLETED 18/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...H -
The Head That Wears the Crown by Mariah Stewart COMPLETED 14/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐.3 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...R -
Remember Me by Liz Byrski (AA) COMPLETED 11/10 🌟🌟🌟.8 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...I -
I Wanted You To Know by Laura Pearson COMPLETED 10/10 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...S -
Sleepless in Stringybark Bay by Susan Duncan (AA) COMPLETED 17/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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October is done :-)#1. Chris Hammer was a journalist for more than thirty years, dividing his career between covering Australian federal politics and international affairs. Read a book by an Australian author
The Other Wife by Michael Robotham AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 24/10/23
#2. In Canberra, roles included chief political correspondent for The Bulletin. Read a book where each title letter fits in THE BULLETIN (min 2 word title)
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 20/10/23
#3. Chris' first book, The River, published in 2010 to critical acclaim, was the recipient of the ACT Book of the Year Award and was shortlisted for the Walkley Book Award and the Manning Clark House National Cultural Award. Read a book which has received or been shortlisted for an award.
Circe by Madeline Miller
(Circe won the Indies Choice Best Adult Fiction of the Year Award and shortlisted for the 2019 Women's Prize for Fiction. Circe also won The Red Tentacle Award and an American Library association Alex Award).
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 10/10/23
#4. Chris lives in Canberra with his wife, Dr Tomoko Akami. The couple have two children. Read a book where BOTH author's initials fit into CANBERRA
Lightlark by Alex Aster
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars) - 26/10/23
BONUS
**Read a book by Chris Hammer
Scrublands
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 17/10/23
Finished the challenge today with :Judgement in Death by J.D. Robb 26-OCT-2023 5*
October Featured Author - Chris Hammer
Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: Hard (4AA)
11/11 Completed @ 26-OCT-2023
TASKS
#1. **Read a book by an Australian author :
#2. **Read a book where AGE can be spelled in your title :
#3. **Read a book which has received or been shortlisted for an award (Goodreads Choice Award : Nominee for Best Mystery & Thriller (2022)) :
#4. **Read a book where BOTH author's initials fit into CANBERRA -
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Challenge Completed :)October Featured Author - Chris Hammer
Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: Hard (Min 4 AA's)
15/16
TASKS - Completed
**Read a book in which a journalist is mentioned (show %/page + sentence it's in) OR
**Read a book by an Australian author
The Wrong Sister by Fiona Palmer AA 4 stars 5/10/23
**Read a book where each title letter fits in THE BULLETIN (min 2 word title) OR
**Read a book where AGE can be spelled in your title
Grave Visions by Kalayna Price 5 stars 9/10/23
**Read a book which has received or been shortlisted for an award (show award) OR
**Read a book published in 2010 or that has TWO of 2-0-1-0 in the page count (show page count)
Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews (Published 2010) 5 stars 7/10/23
**Read a book which involves a family, including children OR
**Read a book where BOTH author's initials fit into CANBERRA
Sacred Sins by Nora Roberts 4 stars 4/10/23
The Tilt by Chris Hammer AA 4 stars 3/10/23
SPELL IT OUT!!!
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Another month done. This year is going so quickly!October Featured Author - Chris Hammer
Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: Medium
6/6
Completed - 27th October
SPELL OUT
✅ A - The Benevolent Society of Ill-mannered Ladies by Alison Goodman *AA* 14/10 5★
✅ W - Will to Live by Rachel Amphlett *AA* 22/10 4★
✅ A - An Act of Foul Play by T.E. Kinsey 17/10 4★
✅ R - Winterkill by Ragnar Jónasson 07/10 4★
✅ D - A Body in the Village Hall by Dee MacDonald 27/10 3★
✅ S - Retribution by Sarah Barrie *AA* 03/10 3★
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October Featured Author - Chris Hammer
Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: Hard
12/12
TASKS
#1. **Read a book by an Australian author
#2. **Read a book where AGE can be spelled in your title
#3. **Read a book that has TWO of 2-0-1-0 in the page count (show page count)
#4. **Read a book where BOTH author's initials fit into CANBERRA
BONUS
**Read a book by Chris Hammer
SPELL OUT
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Happy to have celebrated this wonderful author :) - October challenge now complete.October Featured Author - Chris Hammer
Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: Easy
5/5
TASKS
#1. Read a book by an Australian author
#2. Read a book where AGE can be spelled in your title
#3. Read a book published in 2010 or that has TWO of 2-0-1-0 in the page count (show page count)
#4. Read a book which involves a family, including children
BONUS - Read a book by Chris Hammer
Done ✔️ October Featured Author - Chris Hammer
Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: medium
11/11
C The Beekeeper of Aleppo byChristy Lefteri finished 15/10/23 3.5⭐
H The Hired Man by Aminatta Forna finished 16/10/23 3⭐
R Landline by Rainbow Rowell finished 15/10/23 3.5⭐
I I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy finished 4/10/23 4.5⭐
S Saga, Volume 10 by Brian K. Vaughan finished 20/10/23 3⭐
H Home Before Night by J.P. Pomare (AA) finished 28/10/23 4⭐
A Getting to Zero: Australia's Energy Transition by Alan Finkel (AA) finished 19/10/23 3⭐
M Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz finished 28/10/23 5⭐
M In Other Worlds: SF and the Human Imagination by Margaret Atwood finished 8/10/23 3⭐
E Little by Edward Carey finished 26/10/23 3.5⭐
R Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid finished 6/10/23 2⭐
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Finished my 3rd of this Challenge with:-#1. Read a book by an Australian author:-
Hermit by S.R. White
- AARated this 1st book in Aussie crime series featuring Detective Dana Russo as 4* (9/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
October 2023 Featured Author - Chris HammerLevel: Easy (1 AA)
4/4
1/1 AA DONE
#1. Chris Hammer was a journalist for more than thirty years, dividing his career between covering Australian federal politics and international affairs.
**Read a book by an Australian author Arazan's Wolves John Flanagan AA 10/8 ★★★★
#2. In Canberra, roles included chief political correspondent for The Bulletin, current affairs correspondent for SBS TV and a senior political journalist for The Age.
**Read a book where AGE can be spelled in your title Berried Grievances Peg Cochran 10/18 ★★★★
#3. Chris' first book, The River, published in 2010 to critical acclaim, was the recipient of the ACT Book of the Year Award and was shortlisted for the Walkley Book Award and the Manning Clark House National Cultural Award.
**Read a book published in 2010 Jul 1, 2010 Give Me a Texas Ranger Jodi Thomas 10/5 ★★★★
#4. Chris has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Charles Sturt University and a master's degree in international relations from the Australian National University. He lives in Canberra with his wife, Dr Tomoko Akami. The couple have two children.
**Read a book which involves a family, including children The Vanderbeekers Ever After Karina Yan Glaser 10/19 ★★★★
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