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Finished 26/10/23October 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
#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 which involves a family, including children OR
BONUS
**Read a book by Chris Hammer
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Completed this Challenge with:-#3. Read a book which has won or been shortlisted for an award - Booker Prize winner 1978:-
The Sea, the Sea by Iris Murdoch
Rated this one as 4* (9/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
October Featured Author - Chris Hammer
Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: Easy (Tasks)
Progress: 4/4 (AA 1/1) - COMPLETED 30/10/23
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:
- FINISHED 27/10/23 - 4* (9/10)
#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:
- FINISHED 22/10/23 - 4* (8/10)
#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 - Booker Prize Winner 1978:
- FINISHED 30/10/23 - 4* (9/10)
#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:
- FINISHED 14/10/23 - 5* (10/10)
Phrynne wrote: "Well done Kim!"Thanks Phrynne!
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My October challenge is done and dusted (apart from a review to write!)October Featured Author - Chris Hammer
Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: EASY
7/5 books
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
✔ Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton AA (read 16 Oct) 5★
#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
✔ Dangerous Women by Mark de Castrique (read 23 Oct) 4.5★
#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)
✔ Crime on the Fens by Joy Ellis (pub 2010) (read 27 Oct) 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
✔ The Altar Girls by Patricia Gibney (read 10 Oct) 4★
BONUS
**Read a book by Chris Hammer
✔ Treasure & Dirt (read 7 Oct) 5★
✔ The Tilt (read 10 Oct) 5★
✔ The Seven (read 17 Oct) 5★
CompletedOctober Featured Author - Chris Hammer
Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: hard (4AA)
15/15
#1. **Read a book by an Australian author
Outback by Patricia Wolf 1/10 4★ (AA)
#2. **Read a book where each title letter fits in THE BULLETIN (min 2 word title) OR
The Terminal List by Jack Carr 5/10 3★
#3. **Read a book which has received or been shortlisted for an award -- 1995 Locus Award for Best First Novel shortlisted
Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind 3/10 4★
#4. **Read a book where BOTH author's initials fit into CANBERRA
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Owning, Raising and Training a Golden Retriever by Nona Bauer 12/10 4★
C- Cross and Burn by Val McDermid 8/10 3★
H- No Rest for the Witches by MaryJanice Davidson,Lori Handeland,Cheyenne McCray,Christine Warren 21/10 2★
R- The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan 11/10 4★
I- Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews 22/10 3.5★
S- Unforgiven by Sarah Barrie 20/10 4★ (AA)
H- Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen 31/10 2.5★
A- At Home: A Short History of Private Life by Bill Bryson 4/10 4★
M- The Angry Women's Choir by Meg Bignell 7/10 4★ (AA)
M- The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom 8/10 2★
E- Our Country Christmas by Darry Fraser,Penelope Janu,Fiona Lowe,Eva Scott,Jacquie Underdown 6/10 4★ (AA)
R- The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan 10/10 3.5★
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Complete!October Featured Author - Chris Hammer
Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level:
11/11 4/4 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 - by The Office of Innocence by Thomas Keneally AA 18/10 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 Ghost Tattoo by Tony Bernard AA 23/10 4★
✔︎#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 - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (Pulitzer Prize for Fiction) 12/10 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: When the Night Comes by Favel Parrett AA 24/10 4★
✔︎BONUS
Read a book by Chris Hammer - Trust AA
15/10 4★SPELL OUT
✔︎R - Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid 5/10 4★
✔︎O - Barefoot in Baghdad: A Story of Identity-My Own and What It Means to Be a Woman in Chaos by Manal M. Omar 7/10 3★
✔︎V - A Vicarage family: A biography of myself by Noel Streatfeild 13/10 4★
✔︎I - Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev 27/10 4★
✔︎N - One Day by David Nicholls 21/10 4★
✔︎G - I, Claudius by Robert Graves 21/10 4★
3/4 this month. Thanks for the challenge :)October Featured Author - Chris Hammer
Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: EASY - Tasks (minimum 1 AA)
3/4
1. Read a book by an Australian author
The Greater Good by Tim Ayliffe AA 4★ 31/10/23
2. Read a book where AGE can be spelled in your title
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson 2★ 25/10/23
3. Read a book which has received or been shortlisted for an award
Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides (Pulitzer prize for fiction) 5★ 28/10/23
4. Read a book which involves a family, including children
Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli
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First fail for me..I haven't finished the October challenge as have been overseas (still am), so not feeling too disappointed about it. I will finish my choices and look at the Nov challenge when home next week 😊
I actually did finish on time, but it's taken me until today to sit down and write up my challenges! Thank you for another great monthly challenge - some great reads last month!Aussie Readers' October Challenge
Featured Author - Chris Hammer
Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: Hard
Progress: 12/12 AA: 7/7
PART 1: TASKS
1. Read a book by an Australian author
Taken by Dinuka McKenzie
2. Read a book where each title letter (and the author's initials!) fits in THE BULLETIN (min 2 word title)
3.Read a book that has TWO of the numbers 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 (see below)
PART 2: SPELL-IT-OUT
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Never mind Trish - enjoy the remainder of your holiday. Let us know when you finish your selections as well :)
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October Featured Author - Chris HammerDuration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: Easy 2AA
4/4 Got there - finally
#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
#4. **Read a book where BOTH author's initials fit into CANBERRA
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Brenda wrote: "Well done Sarah!"Thanks Brenda!
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A late update but 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 Secrets of the Huon Wren by Claire van Ryn (AA)
Completed 1/11/23 - 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 Good Wife of Bath by Karen Brooks (AA) Completed 25/10/23 - 5⭐
#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) Before You Knew My Name by Jacqueline Bublitz (AA) Completed 3/10/23 - 3⭐
#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
One More Time by Mandy Magro (AA) Completed 29/10/23 - 3⭐
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EDIT: I've just discovered you weren't linked up - so either I missed your original post, or you forgot to register! Lol I'll link your finished challenge and tick it off at the same time!
Late in posting but I’m done.OCTOBER Aussie Readers challenge-Chris Hammer
Level: Hard
9/9 4/4 AA
TASKS
✅1. Read a book by an Australian author: Dressed by Iris by Mary-Anne O'Connor (AA) 26 Oct 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅2. Read a book where AGE can be spelled in your title: Becoming Leidah by Michelle Grierson (Norway) 1 Oct 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅3. Read a book which has received or been shortlisted for an award (show award): Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson* (Jamaica) 10 Oct 2023 ⭐⭐⭐ my review (GR Debut 2022)
✅4. Read a book which involves a family, including children: The Disappearance of Ember Crow by Ambelin Kwaymullina 7 Nov 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (AA)
SPELL OUT
✅C-Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernières (Greece) 1 Oct 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅H-South Riding by Winifred Holtby 19 Oct 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅R-The Roommate by Dervla McTiernan (AA) 30 Oct 2023⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅I-How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue 28 Oct 2023 (Cameroon) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅S-The Shifting Fog by Kate Morton 1 Oct 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review (AA)
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Finally finished October Challenge! making November looking doubtful 🙃October Featured Author - Chris Hammer
Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: EASY 4/4 AA 2/2
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
Gathering Dark by Candice Fox AA....3.5* 16/10/23
#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
The Legacy by Caroline Bond....4* 12/10/23
#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 (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)
Death of a Village by M.C. Beaton 283 pages....3.5* 25/10/23
#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
Dying to Know by Rae Cairns AA....4* 12/11/23
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Thank you Phrynne and Brenda, it was good to finish my choices, even if late. Now have 🤞for November,.
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Brenda wrote: "You'll do it Trish!"Thank you for your encouragement, Brenda 😊
Better late than never! October Featured Author - Chris Hammer
Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy
4/4
AA 1/1
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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)
Midnight in Siberia: A Train Journey into the Heart of Russia (2014) - David Greene "A journalist for National Public Radio in the US, David Greene decides to travel thousands of kilometres from Moscow to Vladivostok on the iconic Trans-Siberian line. On the train and in the many Siberian outposts, he stops as he meets a wide range of ordinary Russian people – from a group of Beatles-singing babushkas to soldiers and struggling entrepreneurs – with situations arising that are at times comical, awkward or poignant. Travelling in third class, he learns to adhere to the train’s unwritten social codes and to navigate the unfamiliar environment of Siberia, occasionally shadowed by security agents." - Dust jacket description 2/10/23 3★
✅ #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 Magician of Lublin (1960) - Isaac Bashevis Singer 14/10/23 5★
✅ #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)
🦘Abomination (2022) - Ashley Goldberg AA National Jewish Book Award for Debut Fiction (2023) 26/11/23 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 where BOTH author's initials fit into CANBERRA
The Hollow (1946) - Agatha Christie 12/10/23 5★
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