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October 2023 Featured Author - Chris Hammer
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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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October Featured Author - Chris HammerDuration: 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★
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★
October Featured Author - Chris HammerDuration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: Easy 2AA
3/4
#1. **Read a book by an Australian author
#2. **Read a book where AGE can be spelled in your title
A Taste for Vengeance by Martin Walker
#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
October Featured Author - Chris HammerDuration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: Hard (Min 4 AA's)
16/16
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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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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October Featured Author - Chris HammerDuration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: Easy
Books: 4/4
AA: 3/3
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 (show 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
October Featured Author - Chris HammerDuration: 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 :)
October Featured Author - Chris HammerDuration: 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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October Featured Author - Chris HammerDuration: 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★
October Featured Author - Chris HammerDuration: 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
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October Featured Author - Chris HammerDuration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: Medium
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And what a bummer, I'm reading The Seven right now which brings me up to date on all of his books.
🌸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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Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: Medium
0/5
SPELL IT OUT!!!
S - Sinister Intent by Karen M. Davis - AA
T - [book:The Unb..."
I hate when that happens Damo!
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October Featured Author - Chris HammerDuration: 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*
October Featured Author - Chris HammerDuration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: EASY
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
I'll be back with my choices when I get a chance.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★
October Featured Author - Chris HammerDuration: 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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I'd love to join, please Brenda!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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Brenda wrote: "Welcome Janine, Trish, Carolyn and Jane - you're all linked :)"Thank you, Brenda 😊
October Featured Author - Chris HammerDuration: 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)
October Featured Author - Chris HammerDuration: 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
Love Chris Hammer and am eagerly awaiting his new releaseOctober 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★
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)
October Featured Author - Chris HammerDuration: 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
Add me in too please. I'll sort out my books for the challenge over the weekend. 💕📚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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Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
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1. Read a book by an Australian author
The Greater Good by Tim Ayliffe AA
2. Read a book where AGE can be spelled in your title
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
3. Read a book which has received or been shortlisted for an award
Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides (Pulitzer prize for fiction)
4. Read a book which involves a family, including children
Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli
October Featured Author - Chris HammerDuration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: Easy (1 AA)
5/5 as of 26/10
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
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)
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 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
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars) - 26/10/23
BONUS
**Read a book by Chris Hammer
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 17/10/23
Brenda wrote: "Welcome Sarah, Kim, Jasmine, Mari, Rachel, Kylie, Sandy and Christene - you're all linked :)"Thanks, Brenda! Looking forward to it!!
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October 2023 Featured Author - Chris HammerLevel: Easy (1 AA)
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#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 ★★★★
October Featured Author - Chris HammerDuration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level:Easy
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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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Easy 0/41. Australian author Ripper/Shelley Burr AA
2. Letters AGE in title An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth/Chris Hadfield
3. Page count = 221 A Handful of Dust/Evelyn Waugh
4. Author's initials in CANBERRA The Grip of Film/Richard Ayoade
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Finished my first#2 Read a book where AGE can be spelled in the title
The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer(AA) 3*
Finished my 2ndTask #1 Read a Book by an Australian Author
The Lost Summers of Driftwood by Vanessa McCausland 4*
Finished Task #3 Read a Book that has 2 of 2010 in the page count (290)
The Hidden Book by Kirsty Manning(AA) 4*
October Challenge Finished 😊October Featured Author - Chris Hammer
Duration: 1/10/23 - 31/10/23
Level: Easy
Books: 4/4
AA: 3/3
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 (show 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
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Brenda wrote: "Wow! Well done Angela!"Thanks Brenda - I've been lucky and has some quality reading time!
Aussie Readers
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October 2023's Featured Author is Chris Hammer
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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 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 (show 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
SPELL OUT Using either first letter of title (disregarding "A", "An" or "The" if you choose to) or either the first or last initial of the author. For the difficult letters - Q, X and Z, you may use a book in which the letter appears somewhere in the title or author's first or last name.
Chris Hammer (first, last or both)
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Politics
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