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REMEMBER, YOUR BOOKS MUST BE READ IN THE MONTH STIPULATED!
January:
** Day of Education, Jan 24: R..."
Thanks Brenda, fixed!
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Duration: 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 Educa..."
Thanks :)
Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level:Easy
12/12
January:
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book by an Australian author.
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author
March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with a GREEN cover
April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse
May:
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book where the MC is a mother
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages)
July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC
August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H"
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author
October:
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book
November:
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book with a PURPLE cover
Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
12/12
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
March: St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with a GREEN cover
by Jill PatersonApril: World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse (Dr Ridgeway)
May: Read a book where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE
June: Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read with a boat on the cover
Fled by Meg Keneally July: World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book with either a black or white cover
Truth by Peter Temple August: World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book where characters are caring for others
September: Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author
October: Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters
November: Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book set in Victoria
December: Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas
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Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
1/12 Books Read
1/3 Aussie Authors
January:
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author.
Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson (AA)
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author OR read a book with a strong female MC
A Woman I Know by Mary Haverstick
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)
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Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: EASY
0/12 READ
0/3 AA
January:
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author.
February:
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance: Come Away with Me
March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with a GREEN cover Recipe for Life
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. Alice to Prague AA
May:
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order). The Woman in Me
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages): Love & Autism
July: TBC
** 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: TBC
** 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: TBC
** 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) The lady of the swamp. AA
November: TBC
** 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: TBC
** 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
0/12 READ
0/3 AA
January:
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian aut..."
Alyssa, this one doesn't fit the criteria unfortunately.
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). To All the Boys I've Loved Before
It has 355 pages, so doesn't fit either the long book or the short. Could you change it please? Thanks :)
March doesn't fit either Alyssa. It has to have a green cover (it's blue) or an Irish character (it's set in Italy)
Could you go through and double check your choices please, and when choosing, just show which one you're picking. eg - green cover or Irish character. Thanks :)
Finished my January book.January - Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia
Bloodwood Creek by Kerry McGinnis - AA🇦🇺 - 4⭐️ - 4/1/24
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Elizabeth SofiaAnnual United in Reading Calendar
Duration: 1/1/24-31/12/24
Goal: Easy 0/12
January:
February:
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April:
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I have finished my January bookA Shadow at the Door Jo Dixon
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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January done:** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book where a character is a teacher.
Teachers Cry Too: A story of being both trapped by the bell, and saved by it by S.K. Webb AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 7/1/24
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book by an Australian author.
The Lure of the Jewel Sea by Rhonda Forrest AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars) - 11/1/24
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** 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
Let's attempt:Jan:
Jan 26: Killer's Kiss by Keri Arthur AA
Feb:
Mar:
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Dec:
Bonus task: Guess which month I will completely forget that I am partaking in this challenge: My guess is March.
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I'll give this a goAnnual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
9/12
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.
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
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:
** 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 where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE
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** Tea Day, May 21: 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:
** 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
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
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:
** 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)
Ripper by Shelley Burr - AANovember:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover (show cover) OR read a book set in Victoria
The Creeper by Margaret Hickey - AA
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)
Completed my January read with:-January:
In memory of the Victims of the Holocaust - January 27 - Read an Historical Fiction novel:
Craven House by Patrick Hamilton
Rated this book as 4* (8.5/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
0/12
REMEMBER, YOUR BOOKS MUST BE READ IN THE MONTH STIPULATED!
January:
** Australia Day, Jan ..."
Welcome to the challenge Damo :)
Finished January books 😊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 Lohrey 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)
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Brenda wrote: "Well done Trish!"Thank you, Brenda 😊
Sign me up, please Brenda! (I'll start with Easy and see how I go)Aussie Readers' Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
Progress: 31/36 AA: 15/36 (min 3/6/9)
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.
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 large body of water on the cover (show cover)
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance
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 (show 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 or nurse
May:
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book where the MC is a mother
** Tea Day, May 21: 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)
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a book set in the future (tell us when)
July:
** 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 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 where characters are caring for others
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping
** 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 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
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 OR read a book with a rural outlook on the cover (show cover)
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book set in Victoria
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with red poppies on cover (show cover)
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a children's book (over 125 pages)
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what)
** 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
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Brenda wrote: "Welcome Sarah, you're linked :)"Thanks Brenda!
1 down, 11 to go!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*
January reads finished :)Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard
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January:
Read a book where a character is a teacher.
Read a book by an Australian author.
Read an historical fiction novel.
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My three for JanuaryJanuary:
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school
Carrie by Stephen King finished 16/1/24 3⭐
** 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⭐
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January done** 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★ (AA)
** 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★ (AA)
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Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: EASY
9/12 - (AA 1/3)
✔️ January - Australia Day, Jan 26:
The Graveyard Shift by Maria Lewis *AA* (10.Jan - 3.5 ✪'s)
✔️ February - Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11:
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher (5.Feb - 4 ✪'s)
✔️ March - Easter weekend: family, including children.
Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice (12.Mar - 3 ✪'s)
✔️ April - ANZAC Day, April 25:
The Navigating Fox by Christopher Rowe (24.Apr - 3 ✪'s)
✔️ May - WWII, May 8: Nat Cassidy, Nestlings (9.May - 4 ✪'s)
✔️ June - Asteroid Day, June 30:
Sisters of the Vast Black by Lina Rather (10.June - 4 ✪'s)
✔️ July - World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Raft of Stars by Andrew J. Graff (12.Jul - ✪'s)
✔️ August - International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Woodworm by Layla Martínez (2.Aug - 4 ✪'s)
✔️ September: Father's Day (in Au), Sept 1: The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
(10.Sep - 3 ✪'s)
October: Halloween, Oct 31: The World of Lore: Wicked Mortals by Aaron Mahnke
November: The Strays
December: The Secret Life of Shirley Sullivan
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January Completed.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
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Finished JanuaryJanuary:
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school, OR read a book where a character is a teacher.
The Death of a Teacher by Lis Howell -- 3★ -- 23/01/2024
** 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★ -- 25/01/2024
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27:
Read an historical fiction novel,
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens -- 4★ -- 29/01/2024
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Finished February.February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author
Failure to Appear by J.A. Jance - 4⭐️ - 3/2/24
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I was aiming for easy, but I accidently read two books that fit January, so I'll see if that continuesJanuary:
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school
✔ One of Us is Back by Karen M. McManus Read 31/1. 3★
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel
✔ The Turnglass by Gareth Rubin Read 25/1. 4★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Finished my February read with:-Royal Hobart Regatta, February 12: Read a book with a large body of water on the cover:-
Lost to the Lake by Anna Willett
Rated this one as 4* (9/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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