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Mod
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Medium (2 per month)
24/24
January:
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school, OR read a book where a character is a teacher.
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author.
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel, OR read a book where the complete title (first letter of each word) fits in HOLOCAUST (3 word minimum)
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author OR read a book with a strong female MC
** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: Read a book with a boat on the cover OR read a book with a large body of water on the cover (show cover)
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance OR read a book with a PINK cover (show cover)
March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with a GREEN cover (show cover) OR read a book with an Irish character.
** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover (show cover) OR read a book which promotes or discusses equality.
** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: Read a book about what Easter means to you (briefly explain) OR read a book which has a family, including children.
April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse OR read a book with something healthy on the cover (show cover)
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book depicting Australians or New Zealanders during war OR read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
** Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature OR read a book with a musical instrument on the cover (show cover)
May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book set in WWII OR read a book where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book where the MC is a mother OR read a book with flowers on the cover (show cover)
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book with a cup and saucer on the cover (show cover) OR read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order)
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages) OR read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages)
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean OR read a book with a boat on the cover (show cover)
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel OR read a book set in the future (tell us when)
July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters OR read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a Young Adult/Middle Grade novel OR read a book featuring young people
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book where people play games e.g. chess, cards, bowling etc (tell us what) OR read a book with either a black or white cover (show cover)
August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H" OR read a book where characters are caring for others
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping OR a read a book where something goes missing
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book set in Africa OR read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author OR read a book with a father who is a MC
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift OR read a book you'll donate after reading it
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US OR read a book where a tragedy takes place
October:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters OR read a book with an older person on the cover (show cover)
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia OR read a book with a rural outlook on the cover (show cover)
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book OR read a book with pumpkins on the cover (show cover)
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover (show cover) OR read a book set in Victoria
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover or red poppies on cover (show cover) OR read a book with "11" together in the page count (show count)
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a book with a child/children on the cover OR read a children's book (over 125 pages)
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book with a PURPLE cover (show cover) OR read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what)
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas OR read a book with gifts on the cover (show cover)
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year OR read a book with a cheery, colourful cover (show cover)
Mod
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Medium
24/24
January:
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author.
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel,.
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read read a book with a PINK cover
The Cottage at Rosella Cove by Sandie Docker AAMarch:
** Read a book with an Irish character.
** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: Read a book which has a family, including children.
April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
May:
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book with flowers on the cover
Thursdays at Orange Blossom House by Sophie Green AA** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book where TEA is spelled in the title
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (486 pages)
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book with a boat on the cover
The Snowman of Zanzibar by Gordon WallisJuly:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a Young Adult novel
August:
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping
** Title starts with H
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift
October:
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a book with a rural outlook on the cover
His Outback Nanny by Annie Seaton AA** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a book with pumpkins on the cover
The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie GilmoreNovember:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book set in Victoria
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with red poppies on cover
The Promise in Poppies by Rachael BloomeDecember:
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year
Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
Books: 12/12 Min 3 AA
REMEMBER, YOUR BOOKS MUST BE READ IN THE MONTH STIPULATED!
✅January:
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author.
✅February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author OR read a book with a strong female MC
✅March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with a GREEN cover (show cover) OR read a book with an Irish character.
✅April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse OR read a book with something healthy on the cover (show cover)
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book depicting Australians or New Zealanders during war OR read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
✅May:
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book with a cup and saucer on the cover (show cover) OR read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order)
✅June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages) OR read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages)
✅July:
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book where people play games e.g. chess, cards, bowling etc (tell us what)
OR read a book with either a black or white cover (show cover)
✅August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H" OR read a book where characters are caring for others
✅September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author OR read a book with a father who is a MC
✅October:
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book OR read a book with pumpkins on the cover (show cover)
✅November:
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with red poppies on cover
✅December:
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas OR read a book with a gifts on the cover (show cover)
Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: EASY (3 AA)
0/12
REMEMBER, YOUR BOOKS MUST BE READ IN THE MONTH STIPULATED!
✅️ January: 🐨
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author.
Outback - Patricia Wolf Read 15.01.24 (4 stars)
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author OR read a book with a strong female MC
** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: Read a book with a boat on the cover OR read a book with a large body of water on the cover (show cover)
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance OR read a book with a PINK cover (show cover)
March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with a GREEN cover (show cover) OR read a book with an Irish character.
** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover (show cover) OR read a book which promotes or discusses equality.
** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: Read a book about what Easter means to you (briefly explain) OR read a book which has a family, including children.
April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse OR read a book with something healthy on the cover (show cover)
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book depicting Australians or New Zealanders during war OR read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
** Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature OR read a book with a musical instrument on the cover (show cover)
May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book set in WWII OR read a book where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book where the MC is a mother OR read a book with flowers on the cover (show cover)
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book with a cup and saucer on the cover (show cover) OR read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order)
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages) OR read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages)
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean OR read a book with a boat on the cover (show cover)
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel OR read a book set in the future (tell us when)
July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters OR read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a Young Adult/Middle Grade novel OR read a book featuring young people
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book where people play games e.g. chess, cards, bowling etc (tell us what) OR read a book with either a black or white cover (show cover)
August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H" OR read a book where characters are caring for others
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping OR a read a book where something goes missing
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book set in Africa OR read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author OR read a book with a father who is a MC
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift OR read a book you'll donate after reading it
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US OR read a book where a tragedy takes place
October:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters OR read a book with an older person on the cover (show cover)
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia OR read a book with a rural outlook on the cover (show cover)
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book OR read a book with pumpkins on the cover (show cover)
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover (show cover) OR read a book set in Victoria
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover or red poppies on cover (show cover) OR read a book with "11" together in the page count (show count)
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a book with a child/children on the cover OR read a children's book (over 125 pages)
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book with a PURPLE cover (show cover) OR read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what)
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas OR read a book with a gifts on the cover (show cover)
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year OR read a book with a cheery, colourful cover (show cover)
I'm going to aim for all of them. I doubt I'll get them all ... we'll see.Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard (9AA 🦘)
36/36
REMEMBER, YOUR BOOKS MUST BE READ IN THE MONTH STIPULATED!
January:
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school, & a character is a teacher
Goodbye, Mr. Chips by James Hilton 2/1 5★
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, & by an Australian author
Deadman's Track by Sarah Barrie 4/12 3★ 🦘
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel
A Decline in Prophets by Sulari Gentill 14/1 5★ 🦘
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author OR read a book with a strong female MC
Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb 1/2 4★
** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: Read a book with a large body of water on the cover
Lost Souls by Jenny O'Brien 16/2 3★
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance OR read a book with a PINK cover
Spring Clean for the Peach Queen by Sasha Wasley 19/2 4.5★ 🦘
March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with an Irish character - DS Mary McDonald
Wild Card by Simon Rowell 3/3 5★ 🦘
** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book which promotes or discusses equality - discussions with Sarah Brent
Miles Off Course by Sulari Gentill 15/3 4★ 🦘
** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: Read a book about what Easter means to you (briefly explain) OR read a book which has a family, including children.
The Good Dog by Simon Rowell 18/3 5★ 🦘
April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor - Dr MacMillan
Away with the Fairies by Kerry Greenwood 3/4 5★ 🦘
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
August Falling by Les Zig 16/4 3.5★ 🦘
** Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature
Written in Dead Wax by Andrew Cartmel 17/4 3.5★
May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE
Temple by Matthew Reilly 2/5 4★ 🦘
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book where the MC is a mother OR read a book with flowers on the cover
Daisy and Kate by Meredith Appleyard 11/5 5★ 🦘
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book with a cup and saucer on the cover (show cover) OR read a book where TEA is spelled in the title
The Wiregrass by Adrian Hyland 8/5 5★ 🦘
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages)
The Malevolent Seven by Sebastien de Castell 2/6 3★ - 412p
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book with a boat on the cover
Sea Swept by Nora Roberts 14/6 2★
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel OR read a book set in the future - 2059
Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb 9/6 4★
July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters OR read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC
No Job for a Girl by Meredith Appleyard 7/7 4★ 🦘
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a book featuring young people - Hal, Allie & Evan
The Night Whistler by Greg Woodland 28/7 4.5★ 🦘
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book with either a black or white cover
Origin in Death by J.D. Robb2/7 3★
August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H" OR read a book where characters are caring for others
The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson 27/8 4.5★
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping - Aramina is kidnapped
The Renegades of Pern by Anne McCaffrey 11/8 3★
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN
4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie 1/8 4.5★
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author OR read a book with a father who is a MC
The Secret Life of Flying by Jeremy Burfoot 1/9 4★
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift
The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan 9/9 3.5★ 🦘
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book where a tragedy takes place
After the Worst Has Happened by Richard Gosling 2/9 4.5★ 🦘
October:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters
The Air Raid Book Club by Annie Lyons 7/10 4★
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia
The Dry by Jane Harper 8/10 5★ 🦘
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a book with pumpkins on the cover
Murderously Sweet by Kate Bell, Kathleen Suzette 9/10 1★
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover
The Edge by Dick Francis 18/11 4.5★
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover or red poppies on cover
Going Postal by Terry Pratchett 8/11 5★
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a children's book
Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume 17/11 4★
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book where the MC is preparing for something - for the arrival of an assasin
We Solve Murders by Richard Osman 12/12 4★
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas
The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding by Agatha Christie 4/12 4★
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year
The Wattle Seed Inn by Leonie Kelsall 10/12 4★ 🦘
I'll give this a crack. Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level:
36/36 AA 14/9
January:
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book where a character is a teacher.
Small World by David Lodge 10/1/24 4 stars
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author.
Bodysurfers by Robert Drewe AA 6/1/24 4 stars
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel
The Scoundrel's Daughter by Anne Gracie AA 5/1/24 4 stars
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author
In Custody by Anita Desai 9/2/24 3 stars
** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: Read a book with a boat on the cover OR read a book with a large body of water on the cover (show cover)
The Overlook by Michael Connelly 3/2/24 4 stars
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance
Scandal's Daughter by Christine Wells AA 16/2/24 4 stars
March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with an Irish character.
Star Fall by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles 4/3/24 4 stars Connelly is Irish
** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover (show cover)
Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily R. Austin
** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: Read a book which has a family, including children.
The Spare Room by Kathryn Lomer AA 17/3/24 3 stars
April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book with something healthy on the cover (show cover)
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty AA 15/4/24 3 stars
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book depicting Australians or New Zealanders during war OR read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
Nemesis by Agatha Christie 13/4/24 4 stars
** Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature OR read a book with a musical instrument on the cover (show cover)
Bob Marley and the Roots of Reggae by Cathy; Tobler McKnight 23/4/24 3 stars
May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book set in WWII
The Soldier's Art by Anthony Powell 17/5/24 5 stars
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book where the MC is a mother OR read a book with flowers on the cover (show cover)
The Trip of a Lifetime by Monica McInerney AA 7/5/24 4 stars
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order)
A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute AA 5/5/24 4 stars
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages)
Tourmaline by Randolph Stow AA p174 4/6/24 4 stars
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean OR read a book with a boat on the cover (show)
The Charm School by Susan Wiggs 20/6/24 4 stars
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel
The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham 3/6/24 4 stars
July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters
The bachelors of Broken Hill by Arthur W. Upfield AA 4/7/24
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a book featuring young people
Maya's Dance by Helen Signy AA 13/7/24 3 stars
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book where people play games e.g. chess, cards, bowling etc (tell us what) Chess
Blood Rain by Michael Dibdin 8/7/24 3 stars
August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book where characters are caring for others. Harry and Cisco care for an addict
Two Kinds of Truth by Michael Connelly 5/8/24 4 stars
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book where something goes missing--both copies of a manuscript are lost
Books Do Furnish a Room by Anthony Powell 3/8/24 5 stars
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book set in Africa Set in Nigeria
Anthills of the Savannah by Chinua Achebe 20/8/24 3 stars
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author
Killer Traitor Spy by Tim Ayliffe AA 3/9/24 4 stars
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book you'll donate after reading it.
Midnight In The Garden Of Good & Evil by John Berendt 11/9/24 4 stars
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US
Dark Sacred Night by Michael Connelly 23/9/24 4 stars
October:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters
Temporary Kings : A Novel by Anthony Powell 9/10 24 5 stars
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia OR read a book with a rural outlook on the cover (show cover)
Shock Waves by Fleur McDonald AA 4/10/24/3 stars
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book
Gwendy's Button Box by Stephen King 10/10/24 3 stars
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover (show cover)
Into the Labyrinth by Donato Carrisi 10/11/24 4 stars
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover
Nimblefoot by Robert Drewe AA 6/11/24 4 stars
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a book with a child/children on the cover
The Adventure Of The Christmas Pudding, And A Selection Of Entrées by Agatha Christie 12/11/24 3 stars
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what) Lawyer prepares for trial
Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham 14/12/24 3 stars
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas
The Weekend by Charlotte Wood AA 7/12/24 3 stars
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: read a book with a cheery, colourful cover (show cover)
The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway 24/12/24 4 stars
Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard
36/36
January:
Read a book where a character is a teacher.
Read a book by an Australian author.
Read an historical fiction novel.
February:
Read a book by a female author
Read a book with a large body of water on the cover (show cover)
Read a romance
March:
Read a book with a GREEN cover (show cover)
Read a book with an ORANGE cover (show cover)
Read a book which has a family, including children.
April:
Read a book with something healthy on the cover (show cover)
Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC.
Read a book where music is a main feature
May:
Read a book set in WWII
Read a book with flowers on the cover (show cover)
Read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order)
June:
Read a long book (over 400 pages)
Read a book set on the ocean
Read a book set in the future (tell us when)
July:
Read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC
Read a Young Adult/Middle Grade novel
Read a book with either a black or white cover (show cover)
August:
Read a book with a title that starts with "H"
Read a book featuring a kidnapping
Read a book set in Africa
September:
Read a book by a male author
Read a book which was a gift
Read a book set in the US
October:
Read a book which features older characters
Read a novel set in rural Australia
Read a book with pumpkins on the cover (show cover)
November:
Read a book set in Victoria
Read a book with a RED cover
Read a children's book (over 125 pages)
December:
Rread a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what)
Read a book set around Christmas
Read a book you've been meaning to read all year
Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard
36/36
January:
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school
Carrie by Stephen King finished 16/1/24 3.5⭐
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia
Lost & Found by Brooke Davis 🦘 finished 19/1/24 4⭐
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel
The Last Of The Bonegilla Girls byVictoria Purman🦘 finished 5/1/24 3⭐
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author
Swamplandia! by Karen Russell finished 27/2/24 4⭐
** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: read a book with a large body of water on the cover (show cover)
Malibu Rising finished 14/2/24 4⭐
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi finished 17/2/24 2⭐
March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with a GREEN cover
We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry finished 18/3/24 3⭐
** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover
Crimson Lake by Candice Fox 🦘 finished 22/3/24 3⭐
** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: Read a book about what Easter means to you (briefly explain)
Tales from the Café by Toshikazu Kawaguchi (Easter 2024 is a holiday to Japan!) finished 11/3/24 4⭐
April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse
Miracle Creek by Angie Kim finished 23/4/24 4⭐
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
Apartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins 🦘 finished 12/4/24 3⭐
** Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature
Lessons by Ian McEwan finished 16/4/24 4⭐
May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book set in WWII
The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan finished 15/1/24 4⭐
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book where the MC is a mother
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo finished 19/5/24 4⭐
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book with a cup and saucer on the cover (show cover)
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall finished 15/1/24 4⭐
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages)
The Secret World of Connie Starr by Robbi Neal 🦘 finished 22/6/24 3⭐
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean
Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield finished 13/6/24 4⭐
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel
Children of Memory by Adrian Tchaikovsky finished 3/6/24 4⭐
July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters
Enclave by Claire G. Coleman🦘 finished 27/7/24 3.5⭐
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a Young Adult/Middle Grade novel
True Biz by Sara Nović finished 7/7/24 3.5⭐
** World Chess Day, July 20: read a book with either a black or white cover (show cover)
Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant finished 25/7/24 3⭐
August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H"
Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter? by Nicci French finished 16/8/24 2⭐
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping
Frantic by Katherine Howell🦘 finished 26/8/24 3⭐
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN
World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments by Aimee Nezhukumatathil finished 14/8/24 4⭐
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author
Amongst Our Weapons by Ben Aaronovitch finished 27/9/24 3.5⭐
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift
Green Dot by Madeleine Gray🦘finished 30/9/24 5⭐
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US
The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson finished 5/9/24 3.5⭐
October:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters
The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman finished 9/10/24 4⭐
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia
Preservation by Jock Serong🦘 finished 26/10/24 4.5⭐
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book
Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark finished 12/10/24 3⭐
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover (show cover)
Perestroika in Paris by Jane Smiley finished 24/11/24 3⭐
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover
The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll through the Hidden Connections of the English Language by Mark Forsyth finished 12/12/24 4⭐
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a book with a child/children on the cover
When the Ground Is Hard by Malla Nunn🦘 finished 17/11/24 4⭐
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: read a book where the MC is preparing for something (wedding)
Four Aunties and a Wedding by Jesse Q. Sutanto finished 4/12/24 3⭐
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas
Christmas Presents by Lisa Unger finished 22/12/24 3⭐
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book with a cheery, colourful cover (show cover)
Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano finished 11/12/24 4⭐
Please put me on the list for this annual challenge. Brenda and Phrynne, I'm amazed at the amount of effort you have put into the suggestions for the 2024 challenges. Well done!Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: EASY, i.e. 12 books, including at least 3 AAs
1/12
✔ January:
Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school, OR read a book where a character is a teacher.
The Saddler Boys by Fiona Palmer (AA) Both: Set in a school and the MC is a school teacher (22/01/24) 4★sFebruary:
Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book where the MC is a mother
American Dirt by Jeanine CumminsMarch:
St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with a GREEN cover (show cover)
The Inside Story on English Spelling by Paquita Boston (AA)April:
Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature OR read a book with a musical instrument on the cover (show cover)
Back to the Country by Mandy Magro (AA)May:
Time of Remembrance for those who died in WW2, May 8: Read a book where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE
So Close To Home by Mick Cummins (AA)June:
Winter Solstice, June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages)
Damascus by Christos Tsiolkas (AA) 423 pagesJuly:
World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book with either a black or white cover (show cover)
Agent 6 by Tom Rob SmithAugust:
International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping
Wild Dogs by Michael Trant (AA)September:
Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US
book:Nightcrawling|59954296] by Leila MottleyOctober:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters OR read a book with an older person on the cover (show cover)
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia OR read a book with a rural outlook on the cover (show cover)
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book OR read a book with pumpkins on the cover (show cover)
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover (show cover) OR read a book set in Victoria
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover or red poppies on cover (show cover) OR read a book with "11" together in the page count (show count)
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a book with a child/children on the cover OR read a children's book (over 125 pages)
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book with a PURPLE cover (show cover) OR read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what)
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas OR read a book with a gifts on the cover (show cover)
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year OR read a book with a cheery, colourful cover (show cover)
I’ll just attempt easy on this oneAnnual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: easy
12/12
5/3AA
January:
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author. Question 7 by Richard Flanagan AA fin Jan2 5*
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author OR read a book with a strong female MC The Mere Wife by Maria Dahvana Headley fin Feb9 4*
March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with a GREEN cover (show cover) OR read a book with an Irish character. Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín fin Mar18 5*
April:
** Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature OR read a book with a musical instrument on the cover (show cover)
The Lost Album of The Beatles: What if the Beatles hadn't split up? by Daniel Rachel fin Apr6 4*
May:
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book with a cup and saucer on the cover (show cover) OR read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order) Vendetta by Sarah Barrie AA fin May7 4*
June:
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel OR read a book set in the future (tell us when) Make Room! Make Room! by Harry Harrison fin Jun3 5*
July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters OR read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich fin Jul4 5*
August
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book set in Africa OR read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN A Darkness Returns by Raymond E. Feist fin Aug21 4*
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author OR read a book with a father who is a MC Juice by Tim Winton AA fin Sep5 4*
October:
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia The Thinning by Inga Simpson AA (set in regional NSW) fin Oct4 4*
November:
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover or red poppies on cover (show cover) Edenglassie by Melissa LucashenkoAA fin Nov15 5*
December:
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year The Book of Elsewhere by Keanu Reeves and China Miéville fin Dec7 5* (I’ve been wanting to read this since I first heard about it)
Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
11/12
REMEMBER, YOUR BOOKS MUST BE READ IN THE MONTH STIPULATED!
January:
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school, OR read a book where a character is a teacher.
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author.
A Shadow at the Door Jo Dixon AA Done 5* 6/1/24 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel, OR read a book where the complete title fits in HOLOCAUST (3 word minimum)
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author OR read a book with a strong female MC
** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: Read a book with a boat on the cover OR read a book with a large body of water on the cover (show cover)
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance OR read a book with a PINK cover (show cover)
Happy Ever After in Bellbird Bay Maggie Christensen AA Done 4* 11/2/24 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with a GREEN cover (show cover) OR read a book with an Irish character.
A Stranger in Featherwood Falls Heather Reyburn AA
Done 5* 8/3/24 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover (show cover) OR read a book which promotes or discusses equality.
** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: Read a book about what Easter means to you (briefly explain) OR read a book which has a family, including children.
April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse OR read a book with something healthy on the cover (show cover)
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book depicting Australians or New Zealanders during war OR read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
At the Going Down of the Sun Mary-Anne O'Connor AA Done 5* 27/4/24 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
** Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature OR read a book with a musical instrument on the cover (show cover)
May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book set in WWII OR read a book where both the author's initials show in
REMEMBRANCE
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book where the MC is a mother OR read a book with flowers on the cover (show cover)
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book with a cup and saucer on the cover (show cover) OR read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order) The Radio Hour Victoria Purman AA Done 5* 7/5/24 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages) OR read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages)
Signed, Sealed, Married Annie West 206 pages AA Done 5* 3/6/24 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean OR read a book with a boat on the cover (show cover)
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel OR read a book set in the future (tell us when)
July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters OR read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC
The Cuban Daughter Soraya M. Lane Done 5* 22/7/24 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a Young Adult/Middle Grade novel OR read a book featuring young people
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book where people play games e.g. chess, cards, bowling etc (tell us what) OR read a book with either a black or white cover (show cover)
August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H" OR read a book where characters are caring for others
Her Missing Pieces Susan Sands Done 5* 26/8/24 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping OR a read a book where something goes missing
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book set in Africa OR read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author OR read a book with a father who is a MC
Scrublands Chris Hammer AA Done 5* 14/9/24 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift OR read a book you'll donate after reading it
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US OR read a book where a tragedy takes place
October:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters OR read a book with an older person on the cover (show cover)
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia OR read a book with a rural outlook on the cover (show cover)
Outback Reunion Rachael Johns]AA Done 5* 24/10/24 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book OR read a book with pumpkins on the cover (show cover)
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover (show cover) OR read a book set in Victoria
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover or red poppies on cover (show cover) OR read a book with "11" together in the page count (show count)
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a book with a child/children on the cover OR read a children's book (over 125 pages)
Texas Daddy Ann B Harrison AA Done 15/11/24 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book with a PURPLE cover (show cover) OR read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what)
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas OR read a book with a gifts on the cover (show cover)
Christmas at Coorah Creek Janet Gover AA
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year OR read a book with a cheery, colourful cover (show cover)
Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard
36/36 15/9 AA
January:
✔︎Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book where a character is a teacher - Bluestocking in Patagonia: Mary Gilmore's Quest for Love and Utopia at the World's End by Anne Whitehead AA 16/1 3★
✔︎ Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia - Miles Off Course by Sulari Gentill AA 1/1 3★
✔︎In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel - Sovereign by C.J. Sansom 12/1 4★
February:
✔︎Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author - The Sealed Letter by Emma Donoghue 2/2 4★
✔︎Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: Read a book with a large body of water on the cover (show cover) - The Bass Rock by Evie Wyld AA 7/2 3★
✔︎Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance - Every Summer After by Carley Fortune 10/2 4★
March:
✔︎ St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with a GREEN cover - The Franchise Affair by Josephine Tey 28/3 4★
✔︎Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover - Tiny Uncertain Miracles by Michelle Johnston AA 24/3 4★
✔︎Easter weekend in Australia, March 29: Read a book which has a family, including children - The Long Hot Summer by Mary Moody AA 16/3 4★
April:
✔︎World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse - Farewell to the East End: The Last Days of the East End Midwives by Jennifer Worth 4/4 3★
✔︎ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC - The Countess from Kirribilli: The mysterious and free-spirited literary sensation who beguiled the world by Joyce Morgan AA 14/4 5★
✔︎Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature ) - The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce 9/4 4★
May:
✔︎Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book set in WWII - Rules of Civility by Amor Towles 12/5 4★
✔︎ Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book with flowers on the cover (show cover) - Infinite Splendours by Sofie Laguna AA 6/5 4★
✔︎Tea Day, May 21: Read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order) - Travellers' Tales : Stories from the ABC's Foreign Correspondents by Trevor Bormann (Ed) AA 15/5 4★
June:
✔︎ Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages) - Flying Too High by Kerry Greenwood AA 13/6 4★
✔︎Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean - Hot Milk by Deborah Levy 11/6 2★
✔︎ Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel - Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel 30/6 3★
July:
✔︎First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC - Cold Earth by Ann Cleeves 12/7 4★
✔︎World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a book featuring young people - Berries on the Heather by Kari Williamson 15/7 3★
✔︎World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book where people play games (cards) - Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier 18/7 4★
August:
✔︎World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book where characters are caring for others - Monsoon Rains & Icicle Drops by Libby Southwell AA 20/8 4★
✔︎International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug
30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping OR a read a book where something goes missing - Day's End by Garry Disher AA 18/8 3★
✔︎Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book set in Africa: July's People by Nadine Gordimer 21/8 3★
September:
✔︎ Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author: The Geometry of Holding Hands by Alexander McCall Smith 17/9 4★
✔︎ Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift OR read a book you'll donate after reading it: The Devil's Bargain by Stella Rimington 5/9 4★
✔︎ Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US: Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver 12/9 5★
October:
✔︎ Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters: Revelation by C.J. Sansom 3/10 5★
✔︎ Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia: Restless Dolly Maunder by Kate Grenville AA 15/10 3★
✔︎ Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book: The Man from Beijing by Henning Mankell 13/10 4★
November:
✔︎Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book set in Victoria: Prochownik's Dream by Alex Miller AA 19/11 5★
✔︎Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover: Nimblefoot by Robert Drewe AA 5/11 5★
✔︎Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a book with a child/children on the cover: Wimmera by Mark Brandi AA 28/11 4★
December:
✔︎First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book where the MC is preparing for something (the death of her husband): The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman 3/12 4★
✔︎Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas: Christmas Magic by Cathy Kelly 3/12 4★
✔︎New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year: Sunshine in the Dark by Vivian Bi AA 6/12 3★
Wow! What a doozy! You folks never cease to amaze me with your creativity. Thanks in advance for a year of fun and interest.Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level:
0/?
REMEMBER, YOUR BOOKS MUST BE READ IN THE MONTH STIPULATED!
January:
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school, OR read a book where a character is a teacher.
Never Let Me Go
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author.
Tour de Oz: The extraordinary story of the first bicycle race around Australia - Bret Harris
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel, OR read a book where the complete title fits in HOLOCAUST (3 word minimum)
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author OR read a book with a strong female MC
** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: Read a book with a boat on the cover OR read a book with a large body of water on the cover (show cover)
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance OR read a book with a PINK cover (show cover)
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart - Holly Ringland
March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with a GREEN cover (show cover) OR read a book with an Irish character.
Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens - Shankari Chandran
** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover (show cover) OR read a book which promotes or discusses equality.
Australia Day - Stan Grant
** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: Read a book about what Easter means to you (briefly explain) OR read a book which has a family, including children.
April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse OR read a book with something healthy on the cover (show cover)
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book depicting Australians or New Zealanders during war OR read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
The Australian Frontier Wars: The History of the Conflicts Between Indigenous Groups and Colonists across Australia - Charles River Editors
** Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature OR read a book with a musical instrument on the cover (show cover)
May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book set in WWII OR read a book where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book where the MC is a mother OR read a book with flowers on the cover (show cover)
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book with a cup and saucer on the cover (show cover) OR read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order)
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages) OR read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages)
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean OR read a book with a boat on the cover (show cover)
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel OR read a book set in the future (tell us when)
July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters OR read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a Young Adult/Middle Grade novel OR read a book featuring young people
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book where people play games e.g. chess, cards, bowling etc (tell us what) OR read a book with either a black or white cover (show cover)
August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H" OR read a book where characters are caring for others
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping OR a read a book where something goes missing
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book set in Africa OR read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author OR read a book with a father who is a MC
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift OR read a book you'll donate after reading it
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US OR read a book where a tragedy takes place
October:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters OR read a book with an older person on the cover (show cover)
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia OR read a book with a rural outlook on the cover (show cover)
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book OR read a book with pumpkins on the cover (show cover)
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover (show cover) OR read a book set in Victoria
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover or red poppies on cover (show cover) OR read a book with "11" together in the page count (show count)
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a book with a child/children on the cover OR read a children's book (over 125 pages)
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book with a PURPLE cover (show cover) OR read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what)
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas OR read a book with a gifts on the cover (show cover)
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year OR read a book with a cheery, colourful cover (show cover)
Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Medium
24/24 (12/6 AA)
REMEMBER, YOUR BOOKS MUST BE READ IN THE MONTH STIPULATED!
January:
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author. The Seven - Chris Hammer (AA) 3/1 4★
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read a book where the complete title fits in HOLOCAUST (3 word minimum) The Song of Achilles - Madeline Miller 16/1 4★
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author OR read a book with a strong female MC The Angry Women's Choir - Meg Bignell (AA) 2/2 4★
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance OR read a book with a PINK cover The Cottage at Rosella Cove - Sandie Docker
(AA) 10/2 4★March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with an Irish character. The Connellys of County Down - Tracey Lange 9/3 4★
** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover
The Younger Wife - Sally Hepworth (AA) 11/3 3.75★April:
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book depicting Australians or New Zealanders during war OR read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC The Nurses' War - Victoria Purman (AA) 17/4 4★
** Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature OR read a book with a musical instrument on the cover (show cover) Intelligent Music Teaching: Essays on the Core Principles of Effective Instruction - Robert A. Duke
27/4 4★May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE Birnam Wood - Eleanor Catton 19/5 4★
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order) Snow Flower and the Secret Fan - Lisa See 5/5 4★
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages) The Lincoln Highway - Amor Towles (576 pages) 8/6 4.5★
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean OR read a book with a boat on the cover (show cover)
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder - David Grann 15/6 4★ July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters OR read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC Outback - Patricia Wolf (AA) 12/7 4★
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book with either a black or white cover (show cover) Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect - Benjamin Stevenson
(AA) 7/7 3.5★August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H" Holly - Stephen King 28/8 4★
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN The Secrets of the Huon Wren - Claire van Ryn (AA) 9/8 4★
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author The Strip - Iain Ryan (AA) 9/9 3.75★
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US OR read a book where a tragedy takes place
Dear Edward - Ann Napolitano 18/9 4★
October:
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia OR read a book with a rural outlook on the cover (show cover)
Time After Time - Karly Lane (AA) 26/10 3.75★** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book Fairy Tale - Stephen King 26/10 3.75★
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book set in Victoria The Good Dog Simon Rowell (AA) 3/11 3.75★
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover (show cover)
The Shepherd's Hut - Tim Winton (AA) 8/11 4★December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book with a PURPLE cover
The Secret Keeper of Jaipur - Alka Joshi 14/12 4★** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store - James McBride 5/12 4★
Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy (1 per month)
0/12
JAN: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak AA 🇦🇺
Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book by an Australian author
FEB: A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author
MAR: Amongst Women by John McGahern
St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with an Irish character
APR: Gallipoli by Alan Moorehead AA 🇦🇺
ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book depicting Australians or New Zealanders during war
MAY: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book where the MC is a mother
JUN: A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers
Winter Solstice, June 21: Read a short book 125 - 250p
JUL: The Sinister Booksellers of Bath by Garth Nix AA 🇦🇺
World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a Young Adult/Middle Grade novel
AUG: Hunger by Knut Hamsun
World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H"
SEP: One Shot by Lee Child
Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author
OCT: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters
NOV: The Mystery of a Hansom Cab by Fergus Hume
Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book set in Victoria
DEC: Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien
Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas
This will be fun 🤩.Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard
36/36 Completed 22nd December
✔️ January: ★
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book where a character is a teacher.
Evan Only Knows by Rhys Bowen - 31/01 - 3★
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book by an Australian author.
The Seven by Chris Hammer *AA* - 07/01 - 4.5★
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel.
Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier - 17/01 - 5★
✔️ February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author/read a book with a strong female MC
Gone to Ground by Bronwyn Hall *AA* - 13/02 - 5★
** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: Read a book with a large body of water on the cover (show cover)
The Moonlit Murders by Fliss Chester - 09/02 - 4★** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a book with a PINK cover (show cover)
The One and Only Dolly Jamieson by Lisa Ireland *AA* - 20/02 - 3★✔️ March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with a GREEN cover (show cover).
Evil in Emerald by A.M. Stuart *AA* - 05/03 - 4.5★** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover
The Invincible Summer of Juniper Jones by Daven McQueen - 16/03 - 5★** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: Read a book which has a family, including children.
Us Against You by Fredrik Backman - 23/03 - 5★
✔️ April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse
Birds of Prey by J.A. Jance - 16/04 - 4★
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
The Country Inn Mystery by Faith Martin - 03/04 - 5★
** Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature
The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton - 22/04 - 3.5★
✔️ May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book set in WWII
The Land Girls by Victoria Purman *AA* - 07/05 - 4★
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book with flowers on the cover (show cover)
Weekends with the Sunshine Gardening Society by Sophie Green *AA*- 19/05 - 3.5★
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book with a cup and saucer on the cover (show cover)
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto - 16/05 - 5★✔️ June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages)
Ladies' Rest and Writing Room by Kim Kelly *AA* (140 pages) - 08/06 - 4★
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean
Death on Deck by Verity Bright - 09/06 - 4★
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a book set in the future (tell us when)
Celebrity in Death by J.D. Robb (2060) - 14/06 - 3.5★
✔️ July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters
Legacy by Larissa Behrendt *AA* - 05/07 - 4★
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a Young Adult/Middle Grade novel
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser - 21/07 - 4★
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book with either a black or white cover
A Little Devil in America: In Praise of Black Performance by Hanif Abdurraqib - 16/07 - 4★✔️ August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book where characters are caring for others
Silence for the Dead by Simone St. James - 15/08 - 4★
** aa International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book where something goes missing
And Then She Vanished by Nick Jones - 27/08 - 3.5★
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN
Dead Dead Girls by Nekesa Afia - 06/08 - 3.5★
✔️ September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author
The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman - 14/09 - 5★
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift
The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill *AA* - 04/09 - 3★
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US -
Glory Be by Danielle Arceneaux (Louisiana) - 08/09 - 4★
✔️ October:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters
An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed by Helene Tursten - 11/10 - 4★
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia
Wake by Shelley Burr *AA* - 02/10 - 4★
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a book with pumpkins on the cover (show cover)
Murder Outside the Lines by Krista Davis - 03/10 - 2.5★✔️ November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book set in Victoria - The Creeper by Margaret Hickey *AA* - 15/11 - 4.5★
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover (show cover)
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson - 12/11 - 3.5★** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a children's book (over 125 pages)
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett - 05/11 - 5★
✔️ December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what)
A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder by Dianne Freeman (a wedding) - 22/12 - 4.5★
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas.
God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen by Rhys Bowen - 07/12 - 4.5★
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year.
A Candle for Christmas & Other Stories: A fantastic mystery short story collection, the perfect Christmas gift for crime fiction lovers by Reginald Hill - 16/12 - 4★
Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
11/12
REMEMBER, YOUR BOOKS MUST BE READ IN THE MONTH STIPULATED!
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author.
Bloodwood Creek by Kerry McGinnis - AA🇦🇺
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author
Failure to Appear by J.A. Jance
** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover (show cover)
The Beale Treasure by R.J. Hendricks II** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
Name Withheld by J.A. Jance
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order)
Matrimonial Causes by Peter Corris - AA🇦🇺
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages) (215)
The Murder Mystery Book Club by C.A. Larmer - AA🇦🇺
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC
Death By Honeymoon by Jaden Skye
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN
Cathy Ace with The Case of the Dotty Dowager
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US
Justice Denied by J.A. Jance
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia
Kakadu Sunset by Annie Seaton - AA🇦🇺
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book set in Victoria
Murder on a Midsummer Night by Kerry Greenwood - AA🇦🇺
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas
Christmas Corpse by Mona Marple
I can't believe I am doing this but...yes, I am in! By January I will be juggling 5 reading challenges - not sure it's healthy!
put me down for this tooAnnual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level:
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REMEMBER, YOUR BOOKS MUST BE READ IN THE MONTH STIPULATED!
January:
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school, OR read a book where a character is a teacher. innocent in death J.D Robb
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author.mark brandi southern aurora AA
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel, OR read a book where the complete title fits in HOLOCAUST (3 word minimum)maya's dance Helen Signy
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author OR read a book with a strong female MC The good mother Rae cairns finished 28th feb 4* AA
** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: Read a book with a boat on the cover OR read a book with a large body of water on the cover (show cover)
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: read a book with a PINK cover (show cover)DAISY AND KATE AA
March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with a GREEN cover (show cover) OR read a book with an Irish character.
** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover (show cover) OR read a book which promotes or discusses equality.
** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: read a book which has a family, including children.the family upstairs
April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse OR read a book with something healthy on the cover (show cover)
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book depicting Australians or New Zealanders during war OR read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
** Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature OR read a book with a musical instrument on the cover (show cover)
May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book set in WWII OR read a book where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE the rose code Kate Quinn
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book where the MC is a mother OR read a book with flowers on the cover (show cover)
the secrets of the huon Wren Claire Van Ryn AA
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order)
The family upstairs Lisa jewel FINISHED 18TH MAY 3*
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages) OR read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages)
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean OR read a book with a boat on the cover (show cover) ocean prey JOHN SANDFORD
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel OR read a book set in the future (tell us when)
July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters OR read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a Young Adult/Middle Grade novel OR read a book featuring young people
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book where people play games e.g. chess, cards, bowling etc (tell us what) OR read a book with either a black or white cover (show cover)
August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H" OR read a book where characters are caring for others
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping OR a read a book where something goes missing
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book set in Africa OR read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author OR read a book with a father who is a MC
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift OR read a book you'll donate after reading it
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US OR read a book where a tragedy takes place
October:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters OR read a book with an older person on the cover (show cover)
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia OR read a book with a rural outlook on the cover (show cover)
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book OR read a book with pumpkins on the cover (show cover)
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover (show cover) OR read a book set in Victoria
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover or red poppies on cover (show cover) OR read a book with "11" together in the page count (show count)
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a book with a child/children on the cover OR read a children's book (over 125 pages)
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book with a PURPLE cover (show cover) OR read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what)
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas OR read a book with a gifts on the cover (show cover)
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year OR read a book with a cheery, colourful cover (show cover)
Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Medium
24/24
REMEMBER, YOUR BOOKS MUST BE READ IN THE MONTH STIPULATED!
January:
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school, OR read a book where a character is a teacher.
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author. -
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel, OR read a book where the complete title fits in HOLOCAUST (3 word minimum)
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author OR read a book with a strong female MC -
** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: Read a book with a boat on the cover OR read a book with a large body of water on the cover (show cover)
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance OR read a book with a PINK cover (show cover)
March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with a GREEN cover (show cover) OR read a book with an Irish character.
** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover (show cover) OR read a book which promotes or discusses equality.
** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: Read a book about what Easter means to you (briefly explain) OR read a book which has a family, including children.
April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse OR read a book with something healthy on the cover (show cover)
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book depicting Australians or New Zealanders during war OR read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
** Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature OR read a book with a musical instrument on the cover (show cover)
May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book set in WWII OR read a book where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book where the MC is a mother OR read a book with flowers on the cover (show cover)
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book with a cup and saucer on the cover (show cover) OR read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order)
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages) OR read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages) (168 pages)
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean OR read a book with a boat on the cover (show cover)
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel OR read a book set in the future (tell us when)
July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters OR read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a Young Adult/Middle Grade novel OR read a book featuring young people
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book where people play games e.g. chess, cards, bowling etc (tell us what) OR read a book with either a black or white cover (show cover)
August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H" OR read a book where characters are caring for others
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping OR a read a book where something goes missing
Bird - Courtney Collins - AA
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book set in Africa OR read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author OR read a book with a father who is a MC
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift OR read a book you'll donate after reading it
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US OR read a book where a tragedy takes place
October:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters OR read a book with an older person on the cover (show cover)
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia OR read a book with a rural outlook on the cover (show cover)
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book OR read a book with pumpkins on the cover (show cover)
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover (show cover) OR read a book set in Victoria
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover or red poppies on cover (show cover) OR read a book with "11" together in the page count (show count)
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a book with a child/children on the cover OR read a children's book (over 125 pages)
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book with a PURPLE cover (show cover) OR read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what)
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas OR read a book with a gifts on the cover (show cover)
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year OR read a book with a cheery, colourful cover (show cover)
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Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy (1 per month)
0/12
JAN: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak AA
Australia Day, Jan 26: Read ..."
Gavin, where it has (show cover) beside your prompt, can you please post the cover next to your book link as well as below? The reason being is to be able to see without searching that the item/colour etc is in the cover. It helps others if they're searching for a book of a particular type. Thanks :)
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Veronique, I've linked your post so you can edit and use it. You also know you can use your books over several challenges don't you?
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Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard - 36 books - 9 AAs
36/36 @ 20-DEC-2024
January:
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book where a character is a teacher :
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book by an Australian author :
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel :
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book with a strong female MC :
** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: Read a book with a large body of water on the cover :
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a book with a PINK cover :
March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with an Irish character :
** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover :
** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: Read a book which has a family, including children :
April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor :
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC :
** Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature :
May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation May 8: Read a book where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE :
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book with flowers on the cover :
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book where TEA is spelled in the title :
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages) OR read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages) :
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book with a boat on the cover :
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a book set in the future :
July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters :
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a book featuring young people :
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book with either a black or white cover :
August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H" :
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping OR a read a book where something goes missing :
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN :
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author :
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book you'll donate after reading it :
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US :
October:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters :
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia :
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book :
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover :
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with "11" together in the page count :
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a book with a child on the cover :
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book with a PURPLE cover :
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas :
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book with a cheery, colourful cover (show cover) :
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What a great challenge! Lots of choices & an opportunity to learn about some special dates in the calendar.Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
10/12
6/3 AA
REMEMBER, YOUR BOOKS MUST BE READ IN THE MONTH STIPULATED!
January:
🌸 Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book a book where a character is a teacher. Seashells and Murder, H.Y. Hanna, 1/14/24, 3*, AA, character Phil
🌸February:
Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author
Apple Strudel Alibi, H.Y. Hanna, 2/5/24, 3*, AA
🌸March:
St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with an Irish character.
Twopenny Rainbows, Anna Jacobs, 3/5/24, 4*, AA - 3 Irish sisters
🌸April:
Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature
The Lost Stradivarius, John Meade Falkner, 4/9/24, 4* The whole book is based on a violin & one piece of music
🌸May:
Tea Day, May 21: Read a book with a cup and saucer on the cover OR read a book where TEA is spelled in the title - both!
Muffins and Mourning Tea, H.Y. Hanna, 5/16/24, 3*, AA
🌸June:
Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages)
Mary Barton, Elizabeth Gaskell, 6/7/24, 3*, 480 pages
🌸July:
World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a book featuring young people
The Twilight Garden, Sara Nisha Adams, 7/5/24, 5*, character Seb
🌸August:
Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN
Outback, Aaron Fletcher, 8/6/24, 3*, AA, initials AF
🌸September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author
The Serpent's Mark, S.W. Perry, 9/7/24, 4*
🌸October:
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia
Opal, Patricia Wolf, 10/8/24, 4*, AA
November:
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover or red poppies on cover (show cover) OR read a book with "11" together in the page count (show count)
I got this wrong - the closest book I read was
The Outsider, Albert Camus, 11/14/24, 3*
with 119 pages - but it’s too short & I only realised in December so it was too late to read another book.
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book with a PURPLE cover (show cover) OR read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what)
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas OR read a book with a gifts on the cover (show cover)
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year OR read a book with a cheery, colourful cover (show cover)
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Please count me in - Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24 - Medium
24/24
8/6 AA
January:
✅ * Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author. - State of Fear - Tim Ayliffe - AA - 5/1/2024 - ★★★☆
✅ ** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel - Charles Todd -An Unwilling Accomplice - 12/1/2024 - ★★★
February:
✅ * Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book with a strong female MC - Through a Narrow Door - Faith Martin - 1/2/2024 - ★★★☆
✅ ** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: Read a book with a boat on the cover - The Waters of Eternal Youth - Donna Leon - 2/2/2024 - ★★★★
March:
✅ * St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with an Irish character. - Police at the Station and They Don't Look Friendly - Adrian McKinty - AA - 8/3/2024 - ★★★★☆
✅ ** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: read a book which has a family, including children. - Earthly Remains - Donna Leon - 8/3/2024 - ★★★☆
April:
✅ * World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is nurse - The Shattered Tree - Charles Todd - 2/4/2024 - ★★★★
✅ ** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC - A Casualty of War - Charles Todd - 27/4/2024 - ★★★
May:
✅ * Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book where the MC is a mother - The Dark Angel - Elly Griffiths - 15/5/2024 - ★★★★
✅ ** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order) - A Forgotten Place - Charles Todd - 10/5/2024 - ★★★☆
June:
✅ * Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages) - Across the Narrow Blue Line - Faith Martin aka Murder in the Garden - 20/6/2024 - ★★★☆
✅ ** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean OR read a book with a boat on the cover (show cover) The Temptation of Forgiveness - Donna Leon - 9/6/2024 - ★★★☆
July:
✅ * First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters - Too Much Lip - Melissa Lucashenko AA - 13/7/2024 - ★★★☆
✅ ** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a Young Adult/Middle Grade novel - Half a King - Joe Abercrombie - 27/6/2024 - ★★★★
August:
✅ * International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping OR a read a book where something goes missing - The Cartographer's Secret - Tea Cooper - AA - 11/8/2024 - ★★★
✅ ** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN- Marlborough Man - Alan Carter - AA - 4/8/2024 - ★★★★
September:
✅ * Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book with a father who is a MC - The Stone Circle - Elly Griffiths - 6/9/2024 - ★★★★★
✅ ** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US - Random in Death- J.D. Robb - 1/9/2024 - ★★★★
October:
✅ *Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters Unto Us a Son Is Given - Donna Leon - 4/10/2024 - ★★★☆
✅ ** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia - Wild Card - Simon Rowell - AA - 8/10/2024 - ★★★★
November:
✅ * Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book set in Victoria - The Good Dog - Simon Rowell - AA - 1/11/2024 - ★★★★
✅ ** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover or red poppies on cover (show cover) - A Line to Kill - Anthony Horowitz - 2/11/2024 - ★★★★
December:
✅ ** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what) - The Twist of a Knife - Anthony Horowitz - waiting for his new play to open - - 3/12/2024 - ★★★★
✅ * New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year - A Narrow Victory - aka Murder at Midnight - Faith Martin - 1/12/2024 - ★★★★
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After all the work you have put into creating such an informative, creative challenge, how can we resist joining inAnnual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard
Progress : 36/36 AA 22
REMEMBER, YOUR BOOKS MUST BE READ IN THE MONTH STIPULATED!
January:
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school,
✔️ ➡️read a book where a character is a teacher.
The Conversion by Amanda ohrey AA....3.5* 11/01/24
1✔️➡️** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author.
Blackwattle Lake by Pamela Cook (both) AA....4* 14/01/24
✔️➡️** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel
At the Foot of the Cherry Tree by Alli Parker AA....4* 05/01/24
OR read a book where the complete title fits in HOLOCAUST (3 word minimum)
February:
✔️➡️** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author OR read a book with a strong female MC
The Wattle Island Book Club by Sandie Docker (both) AA....4* 08/02/24
** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: Read a book with a boat on the cover OR
✔️➡️ read a book with a large body of water on the cover (show cover)
The Raging Storm by Ann Cleeves
....4* 08/02/24✔️➡️** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance
Road to Rosalee by Mandy Magro AA....2.5* 06/02/24
OR read a book with a PINK cover (show cover)
March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with a GREEN cover (show cover) OR
✔️➡️read a book with an Irish character.
Lilac Bus by Maeve Binchy (set in Ireland)....3.5* 10/03/24
✔️➡️** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover (show cover) OR read a book which promotes or discusses equality.
Evie by Annie Seaton AA
....3.5* 08/03/24** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: Read a book about what Easter means to you (briefly explain) OR
✔️➡️read a book which has a family, including children.
The Secrets We Keep by Kate Hewitt....3.5* 15/03/24
April:
✔️➡️** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse
Her Doctor Prince by Fiona McArthur AA....2.5* 04/04/24
OR read a book with something healthy on the cover (show cover)
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book depicting Australians or New Zealanders during war OR
✔️ ➡️read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens by Shankari Chandran AA....4* 18/04/24
✔️➡️** Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature
The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl....4* 21/04/24
OR read a book with a musical instrument on the cover (show cover)
May:
✔️➡️** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book set in WWII
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne....4* 18/05/24
OR read a book where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE
✔️➡️** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book where the MC is a mother
Taken by Dinuka McKenzie AA....4* 16/05/24
OR read a book with flowers on the cover (show cover)
✔️➡️** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book with a cup and saucer on the cover (show cover)
Back on Track by Tricia Stringer AA ....3.5* 03/05/24
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages) OR
✔️➡️ read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages)
Tin Man by Sarah Winman....4* 07/06/24
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25:
✔️ ➡️Read a book set on the ocean
The Deep by Kyle Perry AA....3.5* 15/06/24
OR read a book with a boat on the cover (show cover)
** Asteroid Day, June 30:
✔️➡️Read a Science Fiction novel
1984 by George Orwell....3.5* 17/06/24
OR read a book set in the future (tell us when)
July:
✔️➡️** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters
The White Girl by Tony Birch AA....4* 14/07/24
OR read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC
✔️➡️** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a Young Adult/Middle Grade novel OR read a book featuring young people
Looking for Alaska by John Green....3.5* 04/07/24
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book where people play games e.g. chess, cards, bowling etc (tell us what) OR
✔️➡️ read a book with either a black or white cover (show cover)
Into the Night by Sarah Bailey
AA....4* 08/07/24
August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H" OR
✔️➡️read a book where characters are caring for others
Everyone and Everything by Nadine J. Cohen AA (main character is in the care of a psychologist)....4* 11 /08/24
✔️➡️** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping OR a read a book where something goes missing
Scent of Magnolia by Ashley Farley (one of the main characters goes missing..not kidnapped as family initially suspected..hope this passes for the challenge!)....3.5* 23/08/24
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book set in Africa OR
✔️➡️ read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano....4.5* 19/08/24
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author OR
✔️➡️read a book with a father who is a MC
Voices in the Dark by Fleur McDonald AA (several MC are fathers)....3.5* 07/09/24
✔️➡️** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift OR read a book you'll donate after reading it
Unknown: A Refugee's Story by Akuch Kuol Anyieth AA....4.5* 15/09/24
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US OR
✔️➡️ read a book where a tragedy takes place
Hope by Rosie Batty AA....4* 04/09/24
October:
✔️➡️** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters
The Banksia House Breakout by James Roxburgh AA....4* 21/10/24
OR read a book with an older person on the cover (show cover)
✔️➡️** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia OR read a book with a rural outlook on the cover (show cover)
Red Dust by Fleur McDonald AA
....3.5* 12/10/24** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book OR
✔️➡️ read a book with pumpkins on the cover (show cover)
Pumpkins and Promises by Elle Rush
....3* 19/10/24
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover (show cover) OR
✔️ ➡️read a book set in Victoria
The Broken Wave by Matthew Ryan Davies AA ....3.5* 11/11/24
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11:
✔️➡️Read a book with a RED cover or red poppies on cover
Four Dogs Missing by Rhys Gard
AA....3.5* 11/11/24(show cover) OR read a book with "11" together in the page count (show count)
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a book with a child/children on the cover OR
✔️ ➡️read a children's book (over 125 pages)
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume....3* 02/11/24
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3:
✔️➡️Read a book with a PURPLE cover (show cover)
The Doctor's Vision by Fiona McArthur AA ....3.5* 06/12/24
OR read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what
** Christmas Day, Dec 25:
✔️➡️Read a book set around Christmas
A Vicarage Christmas by Kate Hewitt....3* 07/12/24
OR read a book with a gifts on the cover (show cover)
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31:
✔️➡️Read a book you've been meaning to read all year
When God was a Rabbit by Sarah Winman....4* 09/12/24
OR read a book with a cheery, colourful cover (show cover)
Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
12/ 12 6 AA
REMEMBER, YOUR BOOKS MUST BE READ IN THE MONTH STIPULATED!
January:
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author.
Into The Flames: Australian Crime Mystery by Jason Summers --AA -- 5★ -- 25/01/2024February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author
Kookaburra Cottage by Maya Linnell-- AA -- 5★ -- 17/02/2024March:
** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover (show cover)
Four Dogs Missing by Rhys Gard -- AA -- 4★ -- 31/03/2024April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse OR read a book with something healthy on the cover (show cover)
Emma by Fiona McArthur -- AA-- 4★ -- 10/04/2024May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book set in WWII
The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan --5★ -- 28/05/2024 June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages) OR read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages)
Dead End Girl by L.T. Vargus -- 4★ -- 02/06/2024July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters OR read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC
Natural Causes by James Oswald -- 4★ -- 31/07/2024August:
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book set in Africa
African Sky by Tony Park -- AA -- 3★ -- 26/08/2024September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author
Warranilla by Jason Summers -- 5★ -- 09/09/2024October:
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia
A Home Among the Snow Gums by Stella Quinn -- AA -- 5★ -- 18/10/2024November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover (show cover)
Just Plain Murder -- 4★ -- 28/11/2024December:
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas OR read a book with a gifts on the cover (show cover)
A Christmas Murder by Mary Grand -- 4★ -- 13/12/2024
Challenge complete 😁Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: EASY (minimum of 3 Aussie authors)
12/12 (6 AAs)
REMEMBER, YOUR BOOKS MUST BE READ IN THE MONTHS STIPULATED.
January:
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author.
Birds in Flight by Anni Taylor AA (covers both prompts) ✅ 3* (8/1)
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author OR read a book with a strong female MC.
Save Her Soul by Lisa Regan (covers both prompts) ✅ 4* (3/2)
March:
** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29: Read a book about what Easter means to you (briefly explain) OR read a book which has a family, including children.
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland AA ✅ 4* (3/3)
April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse OR read a book with something healthy on the cover (show cover).
His Best Friend's Baby by Barbara Hannay AA ✅ 2* (7/4)
May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book set in WWII OR read a book where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE
Snowy Mountains Cattleman by Alissa Callen AA ✅ 4* (11/5)
June:
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean OR read a book with a boat on the cover (show cover).
The Cottage at Whisper Lake by Phillipa Nefri Clark AA ✅ 3* (13/6)
July:
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book where people play games e.g. chess, cards, bowling etc (tell us what) OR read a book with either a black or white cover (show cover)
The Seventh Victim by Michael Wood ✅ 3* (24/7)
August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H" OR read a book where characters are caring for others.
The House with the Golden Door by Elodie Harper ✅ 3* (4/8)
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author OR read a book with a father who is a MC.
Wild Card by Simon Rowell AA ✅ 4* (6/9)
October:
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book OR read a book with pumpkins on the cover (show cover).
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia ✅ 4* (24/10)
November:
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover or red poppies on cover (show cover) OR read a book with "11" together in the page count (show count).
The Red Hunter by Lisa Unger ✅ 4* (6/11)
December:
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas OR read a book with a gifts on the cover (show cover).
The Twelve Topsy-Turvy, Very Messy Days of Christmas by James Patterson ✅ 4* (3/12)
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Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy (5 🦘 AA)
3/12
January:
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author.
February: (book swapped 17/2/24)
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author OR read a book with a strong female MC
March: (book swapped 18/3/24)
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with a GREEN cover (show cover) OR read a book with an Irish character.
April:
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book depicting Australians or New Zealanders during war OR read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
Cassiel's Servant by Jacqueline Carey
May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book set in WWII OR read a book where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE
The Tropic of Serpents by Marie Brennan
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages) OR read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages)
Enchanter by Sara Douglass (🦘 AA)
July:
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a Young Adult/Middle Grade novel OR read a book featuring young people
The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera
August:
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping OR a read a book where something goes missing
A Witch's Sin by Daniel B. Greene
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author OR read a book with a father who is a MC
The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett
October:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters OR read a book with an older person on the cover (show cover)
Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover (show cover) OR read a book set in Victoria
A Cavern of Black Ice by J.V. Jones
December:
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year OR read a book with a cheery, colourful cover (show cover)
Lion of Senet by Jennifer Fallon (🦘 AA)
HARD - Choose three books for the month, with a minimum of 9 Aussie authors for the year - 36 books
Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard
15/36
7/9 AA
January:
✅ ** Day of Education, Jan 24
Read a book where a character is a teacher.
Stoner (1965) - John Williams 5/1/24 5★
✅ ** Australia Day, Jan 26
Read a book by an Australian author.
🦘All-Butter ShortDead (2016) - H.Y. Hanna AA 10/1/24 5★
✅ ** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27
Read an historical non/fiction novel
🦘Mosaic: A Chronicle of Five Generations (1998) - Diane Armstrong AA 15/1/24 5★
February:
✅ ** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11
Read a book by a female author
🦘Tea with Milk and Murder (2016) - H.Y. Hanna AA 6/4/24 5★
✅ ** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12
Read a book with a large body of water on the cover (show cover)
The Mystery of Swordfish Reef (1939) - Arthur W. Upfield 13/2/24 4★
✅ ** Valentine's Day, Feb 14
Read a book with a PINK cover (show cover)
Two Down, Bun to Go (2016) - H.Y. Hanna 10/2/24 5★
March:
✅ ** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17:
Read a book with a GREEN cover (show cover)
🦘Muffins and Mourning Tea (2016) - H.Y. Hanna AA 9/3/24 5★
✅ ** Harmony Day, March 21:
Read a book with an ORANGE cover (show cover)
Friday the Rabbi Slept Late (1964) - Harry Kemelman 31/3/24 5★
✅ ** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 :
Read a book which has a family, including children.
Parsha in Pink - Weekly inspiration from the Parsha to ignite the lives and Hearts of Women Today (2016) - Rebbetzin Mindy Bodner-Lankry 29/3/24 5★ The author gives several examples from her own young family
April:
☂️** World Health Day, April 7:
Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse
Rain and Other South Sea Stories (1921) - W. Somerset Maugham 4/4/2024 5💧
☂️** ANZAC Day, April 25:
Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
🦘Another One Bites the Crust (2017) - H.Y. Hanna AA 1/4/24 5💧
☂️** Jazz Day, April 30:
Read a book where music is a main feature
The Vinyl Detective - Noise Floor (Vinyl Detective 7) (2024) - Andrew Cartmel 4/4/24 5💧
May:
🌸** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8:
Read a book set in WWII
Oppenheimer: The Official Screenplay (2023) - Christopher Nolan 8/5/24 5🌼 220pp
🌸 ** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12:
Read a book with flowers on the cover (show cover)
A Memory of Violets (2015) - Hazel Gaynor 10/5/24 4🌼 432pp
🌸 ** Tea Day, May 21:
Read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order)
Revolutionary Road (1961) - Richard Yates 7/5/24 5🌼 463pp
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages) OR read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages)
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean OR read a book with a boat on the cover (show cover)
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel OR read a book set in the future (tell us when)
July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters OR read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a Young Adult/Middle Grade novel OR read a book featuring young people
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book where people play games e.g. chess, cards, bowling etc (tell us what) OR read a book with either a black or white cover (show cover)
August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H" OR read a book where characters are caring for others
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping OR a read a book where something goes missing
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book set in Africa OR read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author OR read a book with a father who is a MC
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift OR read a book you'll donate after reading it
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US OR read a book where a tragedy takes place
October:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters OR read a book with an older person on the cover (show cover)
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia OR read a book with a rural outlook on the cover (show cover)
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book OR read a book with pumpkins on the cover (show cover)
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover (show cover) OR read a book set in Victoria
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover or red poppies on cover (show cover) OR read a book with "11" together in the page count (show count)
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a book with a child/children on the cover OR read a children's book (over 125 pages)
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book with a PURPLE cover (show cover) OR read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what)
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas OR read a book with a gifts on the cover (show cover)
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year OR read a book with a cheery, colourful cover (show cover)
Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard
33/36 (Min 9 AA's)
January: - COMPLETED
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school, OR read a book where a character is a teacher.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling 5 stars 2/1/24
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author.
Time After Time by Karly Lane AA 4 stars 9/1/24
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel, OR read a book where the complete title fits in HOLOCAUST (3 word minimum)
The Night Travelers by Armando Lucas Correa 3.5 stars 2/1/24
February: - Completed
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author OR read a book with a strong female MC
Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta AA 4 stars 2/2/24
** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: Read a book with a boat on the cover OR read a book with a large body of water on the cover (show cover)
The Stationmaster's Cottage by Phillipa Nefri Clark AA 4 stars 15/2/24
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance OR read a book with a PINK cover (show cover)
The Matchmaker by Saman Shad AA 4 stars 12/2/24
March: - Completed
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with a GREEN cover (show cover) OR read a book with an Irish character.
Deadly Vows by Keri Arthur AA 9/3/24
** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover (show cover) OR read a book which promotes or discusses equality.
Burn Bright by Patricia Briggs 5 stars 31/3/24
** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: Read a book about what Easter means to you (briefly explain) OR read a book which has a family, including children.
Fatal Chocolate Obsession by Sally Berneathy (Love Chocolate but not suppose to eat it) 5 stars 8/3/24
April: - Completed
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse OR read a book with something healthy on the cover (show cover)
Invincible by Diana Palmer 5 stars 1/4/24
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book depicting Australians or New Zealanders during war OR read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
Great Australian World War II Stories by Gatfield John 4 star 11/4/24
** Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature OR read a book with a musical instrument on the cover (show cover)
Soul Music by Terry Pratchett 5 stars 4/4/24
May: - COMPLETED
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book set in WWII OR read a book where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE
Sisters Under the Rising Sun by Heather Morris AA
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book where the MC is a mother OR read a book with flowers on the cover (show cover)
Spring Magic by T.M. Cromer 5 stars 9/5/24
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book with a cup and saucer on the cover (show cover) OR read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order)
Empire of the Damned by Jay Kristoff AA 5 stars 23/5/24
June: - COMPLETED
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages) OR read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages)
Spies, Lies and Chocolate Pies by Sally Berneathy 217 pages 4 stars 11/6/24
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean OR read a book with a boat on the cover (show cover)
Jasmine Sea by Phillipa Nefri Clark AA 4 stars 18/6/24
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel OR read a book set in the future (tell us when)
Murder in LaMut by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 14/6/24
July: - COMPLETED
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters OR read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC
Abhorsen by Garth Nix AA 5 stars 5/7/24
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a Young Adult/Middle Grade novel OR read a book featuring young people
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer 5 stars 16/7/24
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book where people play games e.g. chess, cards, bowling etc (tell us what) OR read a book with either a black or white cover (show cover)
Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer 5 stars 18/7/24
August: - COMPLETED
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H" OR read a book where characters are caring for others
The House on Burra Burra Lane by Jennie Jones AA 5 stars 1/8/24
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping OR a read a book where something goes missing
Shield of Fire by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 8/8/24
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book set in Africa OR read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN
Devil's Kitchen by Candice Fox AA 4 stars 7/8/24
September: - COMPLETED
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author OR read a book with a father who is a MC
Into a Dark Realm by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 13/9/24
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift OR read a book you'll donate after reading it
Snuff by Terry Pratchett 4 stars 4/9/24
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US OR read a book where a tragedy takes place
Worth Dying For by Lee Child 4 stars 6/9/24
October: - COMPLETED
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters OR read a book with an older person on the cover (show cover)
A Kingdom Besieged by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 19/10/24
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia OR read a book with a rural outlook on the cover (show cover)
The Shearer's Wife by Fleur McDonald AA 5 stars 7/10/24
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book OR read a book with pumpkins on the cover (show cover)
Butchered After Bark by Addison Moore 4 stars 2/10/24
November: - COMPLETED
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover (show cover) OR read a book set in Victoria
The Horsewoman by James Patterson 4 stars 27/11/24
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover or red poppies on cover (show cover) OR read a book with "11" together in the page count (show count)
Mistress of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 15/11/24
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a book with a child/children on the cover OR read a children's book (over 125 pages)
The Children of Cherry Tree Farm by Enid Blyton 5 stars 6/11/24
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book with a PURPLE cover (show cover) OR read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what)
Celebrity in Death by J.D. Robb
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas OR read a book with a gifts on the cover (show cover)
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year OR read a book with a cheery, colourful cover (show cover)
Creation in Death by J.D. Robb
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Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Medium
24/24
8/6 AA
January:
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school, OR read a book where a character is a teacher.
✔ One of Us is Back by Karen M. McManus Read 1/2. 3★
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author.
✔ Checkers
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel, OR read a book where the complete title fits in HOLOCAUST (3 word minimum)
✔ Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll Read 28/1. 3★
✔ The Turnglass by Gareth Rubin Read 25/1. 4★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author OR read a book with a strong female MC
✔ Salt River Road by Molly Schmidt Read 27/2. 4★ AA
** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: Read a book with a boat on the cover OR read a book with a large body of water on the cover (show cover)
✔ The Ruby in the Smoke by Philip Pullman Read 8/2. 3★
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance OR read a book with a PINK cover (show cover)
✔ Tithe by Holly Black Read 16/2. 5★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with a GREEN cover (show cover) OR read a book with an Irish character.
✔ Perfectly Preventable Deaths by Deirdre Sullivan
Splintered by A.G. Howard
** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book which promotes or discusses equality.
✔ Arthur & George by Julian Barnes Read 4/4. 2★ Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Borderland by Graham Akhurst
** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: Read a book about what Easter means to you (briefly explain) OR read a book which has a family, including children.
✔ Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney Read 16/3. 4★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse: Dr Collins
✔ Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz Read 2/5. 3★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book depicting Australians or New Zealanders during war OR read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
✔ Agatha Christie and the Eleven Missing Days by Jared Cade Read 22/4. 3★ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
** Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature OR read a book with a musical instrument on the cover (show cover)
✔ One Song by A.J. Betts
May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book set in WWII OR read a book where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE
✔ Our Crooked Hearts by Melissa Albert
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book where the MC is a mother OR read a book with flowers on the cover (both)
✔ My Throat an Open Grave by Tori Bovalino Read 12/5. 5★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book with a cup and saucer on the cover (show cover) OR read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order)
✔ Silver Linings by Katrina Nannestad Read 31/5. 3★ AA
Dial Em for Murder by Marni Bates
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages) 195p.
✔ The Days of in Between by Peter Valentine Fenton Read 24/6. 2★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... AA
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean OR read a book with a boat on the cover (show cover)
✔ Wrong Answers Only by Tobias Madden Read 22/6. 4★ AA
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel OR read a book set in the future (tell us when)
✔ Bridge by Lauren Beukes Read 28/6. 5★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Past Is Red by Catherynne M. Valente
July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters OR read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC
✔ The Door That Led to Where by Sally Gardner Read 3/8. 4★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
We Didn't Think It Through by Gary Lonesborough AA
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a Young Adult/Middle Grade novel OR read a book featuring young people
✔ Look Me in the Eye by Jane Godwin Read 13/7. 3★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... AA
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book where people play games e.g. chess, cards, bowling etc (tell us what) OR read a book with either a black or white cover (show cover)
August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H" OR read a book where characters are caring for others
✔ Heartless by Marissa Meyer Read 29/8. 4★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping OR a read a book where something goes missing
✔ Game Theory by Barry Jonsberg Read 16/9. 3★ AA
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book set in Africa OR read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN
✔ Destination Unknown by Agatha Christie Read 30/8. 3★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author OR read a book with a father who is a MC
✔ Gus and the Missing Boy by Troy Hunter Read 5/10. 3★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... AA
A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: A Palestine Story by Nathan Thrall
Questions Raised by Quolls by Harry Saddler AA
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift
✔ Every Living Thing by Jason Roberts Read 30/11. 4★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Wisdom of Sheep & Other Animals: Observations from a Family Farm by Rosamund Young
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US OR read a book where a tragedy takes place
✔ A Long Stretch of Bad Days by Mindy McGinnis Read 10/9. 4★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Bad Apple by Laura Ruby
The Story of Tom Brennan by J.C. Burke AA
October:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters OR read a book with an older person on the cover (show cover)
✔ Layoverland by Gabby Noone Read 31/10. 4★
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia OR read a book with a rural outlook on the cover (show cover)
✔ Birdy by Sharon Kernot Read 9/12. 5★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... AA
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book OR read a book with pumpkins on the cover (show cover)
✔ Hearts Still Beating by Brooke Archer Read 13/11. 5★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Trespass Against Us by Leon Kemp AA
Hometown Haunts edited by Poppy Nwosu AA
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover (show cover) OR read a book set in Victoria
✔ Crow Mountain by Lucy Inglis Read 7/11. 5★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover or red poppies on cover (show cover) OR read a book with "11" together in the page count (show count)
✔ The Champions by Kara Thomas Read 20/11. 5★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Heartstream by Tom Pollock
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a book with a child/children on the cover OR read a children's book (over 125 pages)
Countdown to Yesterday by Shirley Marr AA
Dragon Skin by Karen Foxlee AA
The Bone Sparrow
Where the World Ends by Geraldine McCaughrean
The True Story of Lola Mackellar by James Aldridge
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book with a PURPLE cover (show cover) OR read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what)
The Girl in Question by Tess Sharpe
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas OR read a book with a gifts on the cover (show cover)
✔ Homecoming by Kate Morton Read 31/12. 3★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year OR read a book with a cheery, colourful cover (show cover)
✔ The Great Unknowable End by Kathryn Ormsbee Read 2/1. 5★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Level: Easy
30/12 DONE
12/3 AA
January:
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, AND read a book by an Australian author -- both -- Her Hidden Bones Fiona Tarr AA 1/23 ★★★★
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author AND read a book with a strong female MC Detective Bonnie Hunter Dark Justice Catherine Lee AA 2/6 ★★★★★
** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: large body of water on the cover Pacific Ocean The Storm: Australian Crime Mystery Jason Summers 2/7 AA ★★★★
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance The Magician's Diary C.J. Archer AA 2/3 ★★★
March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: GREEN cover Five Furry FamiliarsLynn Cahoon 3/5 ★★★
GREEN cover Ready, Aim, Under Fire Camilla Chafer 3/8 ★★★★
** Harmony Day, March 21: ORANGE cover Hades Candice Fox 3/5 AA ★★★★
** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 has a family, including children - siblings with their spouses and young children on a huge family ranch Drury Delores Fossen 3/5 ★★★
April:
** World Health Day, April 7: character who is a doctor -- French physician Armand Fortier Lady Helena Investigates Jane Steen 4/15
** ANZAC Day, April 25: title starts with a letter in ANZAC Angelica's Smile Andrea Camilleri 4/2
May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: author's initials in REMEMBRANCE Murder at the Debutante Ball C.J. Archer 5/2 ★★★★ AA
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: flowers on cover Garden Princess Kristin Kladstrup 5/16 ★★★
** Tea Day, May 21: TEA is spelled in title The Anteater of Death Betty Webb 5/18 ★★★★
June:
** short book (between 125 and 250 pages) 207 pages Raisins and Almonds Kerry Greenwood 6/14 ★★★★ AA
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean Seabreeze Inn Jan Moran 6/18
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel Rogue Protocol Martha Wells 6/27
July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World Ashley Herring Blake 7/3 ★★★★
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: featuring young people Circle of Fire Keri Arthur 7/1 ★★★ AA
** World Chess Day, July 20: book with white cover How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe Charles Yu 7/16 ★★
August:
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: something goes missing- there is a theft Death Before Wicket Kerry Greenwood 8/2 AA ★★
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author Blood Moon Garry Disher AA 9/8 ★★★★
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US Echo Road Kendra Elliot 9/6 ★★★★★
October:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1:features older characters == a 77-year old MC Death Comes to Marlow Robert Thorogood 10/14
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: rural outlook on cover Olive You to Death Lynn Cahoon 10/1 ★★★★
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book The Gathering C.J. Tudor 10/18 ★★★
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: horse on the cover Fortress of Owls C.J. Cherryh 11/2 ★★★★
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover The Whispering Dead Darcy Coates 11/29 ★★★★ AA
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: child/children on the cover Let It Glow Marissa Meyer 11/12 ★★★★
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: MC is preparing for something - her wedding Surfboards and Suspects Stacey Alabaster 12/13 ★★★
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: set around Christmas Merry Kissmas Piper Rayne 12/3 ★★★
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: book with a cheery, colorful cover Two Down, Bun to Go H.Y. Hanna 12/12 ★★★ AA
Finished 29/12/24Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Medium
24/24 books (8 AA )
REMEMBER, YOUR BOOKS MUST BE READ IN THE MONTH STIPULATED!
January:
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author.
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel, OR read a book where the complete title fits in HOLOCAUST (3 word minimum)
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author OR read a book with a strong female MC
** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: Read a book with a boat on the cover OR read a book with a large body of water on the cover (show cover)
March:
** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover (show cover) OR read a book which promotes or discusses equality.
** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: Read a book about what Easter means to you (briefly explain) OR read a book which has a family, including children.
April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse OR read a book with something healthy on the cover (show cover)
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book depicting Australians or New Zealanders during war OR read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book set in WWII OR read a book where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book where the MC is a mother OR read a book with flowers on the cover (show cover)
June:
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean OR read a book with a boat on the cover (show cover)
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel OR read a book set in the future (tell us when)
Written in 1932 predicting the 21st century
July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters OR read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book where people play games e.g. chess, cards, bowling etc (tell us what) OR read a book with either a black or white cover (show cover)
August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H" OR read a book where characters are caring for others
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping OR a read a book where something goes missing
September:
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift OR read a book you'll donate after reading it
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US OR read a book where a tragedy takes place
October:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters OR read a book with an older person on the cover (show cover)
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia OR read a book with a rural outlook on the cover (show cover)
November:
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover or red poppies on cover (show cover) OR read a book with "11" together in the page count (show count)
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a book with a child/children on the cover OR read a children's book (over 125 pages)
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book with a PURPLE cover (show cover) OR read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what)
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year OR read a book with a cheery, colourful cover (show cover)
Mod
Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
Progress: 12/12 (AA 3/3) - COMPLETED 3/12/24
January:
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel:
- FINISHED 12/1/24 - 4* (8.5/10)
February:
** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: Read a book with a large body of water on the cover:
:- FINISHED 4/2/24 - 4* (9/10)
March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with an Irish character - Carmel Green:
- FINISHED 6/3/24 - 3* (7/10)
April:
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC:
- FINISHED 6/4/24 - 5* (9.5/10)
May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE:
- FINISHED 21/5/24 - 4* (9/10)
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages) - 240 pages:
- FINISHED 7/6/24 - 3* (6/10)
July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC:
- FINISHED 8/7/24 - 4* (8.5/10)
August:
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book set in Africa - Botswana:
- FINISHED 4/8/24 - 4* (9/10)
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author:
- FINISHED 20/9/24 - 4* (9/10)
October:
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia OR read a book with a rural outlook on the cover - BOTH -
:- FINISHED 4/10/24 - 4* (9/10)
November:
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover:
:- FINISHED 6/11/24 - 4* (9/10)
December:
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year:
- FINISHED 3/12/24 - 4* (9/10)
Brenda wrote: Gavin, where it has (show cover) beside your prompt, can you please post the cover next to your book link as well as below? The reason being is to be able to see without searching that the item/colour etc is in the cover. It helps others if they're searching for a book of a particular type. Thanks :)Thanks for the 'heads-up' Brenda. I prefer to forgo the covers and chose an Irish character for St. Patrick's Day, and a story set in Victoria for the Melbourne Cup. I decided not to read a book by its cover.
Happy reading!
Mod
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
Progress: 0/12 (AA 0/3)
January:
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction no..."
Welcome Kim, you're linked :)
Mod
No worries Gavin, thanks!
Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Medium
24/24 (11 AA) as of 25/12/24
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book where a character is a teacher.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 7/1/24
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book by an Australian author.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars) - 11/1/24
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 15/2/24
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 25/2/24
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with an Irish character.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 31/3/24
** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: Read a book which has a family, including children.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars) - 29/3/24
** Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars) - 25/4/24
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 9/4/24
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5+++++ stars) - 30/5/24
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order)
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars) - 22/5/24
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages)
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars) - 19/6/24
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a book set in the future (tell us when) - Mid 21st Century
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4.5 Stars) - 19/7/24
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 31/8/24
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a book featuring young people
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 31/8/24
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book set in Africa.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 12/9/24 - A bit late.
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H".
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 16/8/24
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 24/9/24
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book you'll donate after reading it.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 23/9/24
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (2 Stars) - 25/10/24
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars) - 13/11/24
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4.5 Stars) - 15/12/24
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a book with a child on the cover
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars) - 18/12/24
December
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what)
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars) - 11/12/24
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars) - 25/12/24
Brenda wrote: "Kim wrote: "Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
Progress: 0/12 (AA 0/3)
January:
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historica..."
Thanks Brenda - well done on an interesting Challenge!
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Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
Progress: 0/12 (AA 0/3)
January:
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Re..."
You're welcome Kim - it intrigued me, and then I saw what I could do with it in a challenge :)
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Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: HARD
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REMEMBER, YOUR BOOKS MUST BE READ IN THE MONTH STIPULATED!
January:
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school, OR read a book where a character is a teacher. TBC, possibly Grey Sister by Mark Lawrence
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author. Broken Bay by Margaret Hickey AA
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel - The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou by Eleni Kyriacou
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author OR read a book with a strong female MC - TBC
** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: Read a book with a boat on the cover OR read a book with a large body of water on the cover (show cover) - TBC
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance OR read a book with a PINK cover (show cover) - TBC
March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with a GREEN cover (show cover) OR read a book with an Irish character. - TBC
** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover (show cover) OR read a book which promotes or discusses equality. - TBC
** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: Read a book about what Easter means to you (briefly explain) OR read a book which has a family, including children. - TBC
April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse OR read a book with something healthy on the cover (show cover) - TBC
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book depicting Australians or New Zealanders during war OR read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC - TBC
** Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature OR read a book with a musical instrument on the cover (show cover) - TBC
May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book set in WWII OR read a book where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book where the MC is a mother OR read a book with flowers on the cover (show cover) - TBC
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book with a cup and saucer on the cover (show cover) OR read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order) - TBC
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages) OR read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages) TBC
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean OR read a book with a boat on the cover (show cover) TBC
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel OR read a book set in the future (tell us when) TBC
July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters OR read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC TBC
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a Young Adult/Middle Grade novel OR read a book featuring young people TBC
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book where people play games e.g. chess, cards, bowling etc (tell us what) OR read a book with either a black or white cover (show cover) TBC
August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H" OR read a book where characters are caring for others TBC
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping OR a read a book where something goes missing TBC
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book set in Africa Glory by NoViolet Bulawayo
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author OR read a book with a father who is a MC - TBC
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift OR read a book you'll donate after reading it - TBC
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US OR read a book where a tragedy takes place - TBC
October:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters OR read a book with an older person on the cover (show cover) - TBC
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia OR read a book with a rural outlook on the cover (show cover) - TBC
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book OR read a book with pumpkins on the cover (show cover) - TBC
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover (show cover) OR read a book set in Victoria - TBC
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover or red poppies on cover (show cover) OR read a book with "11" together in the page count (show count) - TBC
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a book with a child/children on the cover OR read a children's book (over 125 pages) - TBC
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book with a PURPLE cover (show cover) OR read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what) - TBC
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas OR read a book with a gifts on the cover (show cover) - TBC
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year OR read a book with a cheery, colourful cover (show cover) - TBC
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Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
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REMEMBER, YOUR BOOKS MUST BE READ IN THE MONTH STIPULATED!
January:
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book se..."
Your August Tanu - you have your chosen book with the "both the author's initials are in AFRICAN" - your author for that one has an N but not a B in AFRICAN.
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Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
This challenge is once again a Calendar challenge, but a little different than the past two years. With this one, you must still read your book/s in the month stated, but you choose from the designated month's choices.
EASY - Choose one book per month, with a minimum of 3 Aussie authors for the year - 12 books
MEDIUM - Choose two books per month, with a minimum of 6 Aussie authors for the year - 24 books
HARD - Choose three books for the month, with a minimum of 9 Aussie authors for the year - 36 books
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Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
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REMEMBER, YOUR BOOKS MUST BE READ IN THE MONTH STIPULATED!
January:
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school, OR read a book where a character is a teacher.
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author.
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel, OR read a book where the complete title fits in HOLOCAUST (3 word minimum)
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author OR read a book with a strong female MC
** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: Read a book with a boat on the cover OR read a book with a large body of water on the cover (show cover)
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance OR read a book with a PINK cover (show cover)
March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with a GREEN cover (show cover) OR read a book with an Irish character.
** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover (show cover) OR read a book which promotes or discusses equality.
** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: Read a book about what Easter means to you (briefly explain) OR read a book which has a family, including children.
April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse OR read a book with something healthy on the cover (show cover)
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book depicting Australians or New Zealanders during war OR read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
** Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature OR read a book with a musical instrument on the cover (show cover)
May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book set in WWII OR read a book where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book where the MC is a mother OR read a book with flowers on the cover (show cover)
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book with a cup and saucer on the cover (show cover) OR read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order)
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages) OR read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages)
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean OR read a book with a boat on the cover (show cover)
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel OR read a book set in the future (tell us when)
July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters OR read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a Young Adult/Middle Grade novel OR read a book featuring young people
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book where people play games e.g. chess, cards, bowling etc (tell us what) OR read a book with either a black or white cover (show cover)
August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H" OR read a book where characters are caring for others
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping OR a read a book where something goes missing
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book set in Africa OR read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author OR read a book with a father who is a MC
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift OR read a book you'll donate after reading it
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US OR read a book where a tragedy takes place
October:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters OR read a book with an older person on the cover (show cover)
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia OR read a book with a rural outlook on the cover (show cover)
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book OR read a book with pumpkins on the cover (show cover)
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover (show cover) OR read a book set in Victoria
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover or red poppies on cover (show cover) OR read a book with "11" together in the page count (show count)
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a book with a child/children on the cover OR read a children's book (over 125 pages)
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book with a PURPLE cover (show cover) OR read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what)
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas OR read a book with a gifts on the cover (show cover)
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year OR read a book with a cheery, colourful cover (show cover)