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Brenda wrote: "Well done Kim!"Thanks Brenda!
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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)
Can I join in this one? I know I am a bit late, but, I started without even knowing I did!Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
3/12
1/3 🇦🇺
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:
** 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:
** 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 Drowning Girl Margaret LeroyJune:
** 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)
No Safe Zone Adite BanerjieJuly:
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a Young Adult/Middle Grade novel OR read a book featuring young people
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix J.K. RowlingAugust:
** 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
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince J.K. RowlingSeptember:
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift OR read a book you'll donate after reading it
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows J.K. RowlingOctober:
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book OR read a book with pumpkins on the cover (show cover)
Woman In Black, The Susan HillNovember:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover (show cover) OR read a book set in Victoria
The Wildwood Sisters Mandy Magro 🇦🇺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)
Lirael Garth Nix 🇦🇺
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For the Feb pink cover prompt, can any edition of the book have a pink cover, or does it have to be your copy specifically?
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February reads done :)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
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February finished 🤗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)
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Brenda wrote: "Great job Trish!"Thank you Brenda, I am enjoying this years's spin on the calendar challenge.
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I have finished my February readRoyal 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)
Happy Ever After in Bellbird Bay Maggie Christensen
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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February: books done!** 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 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
10/2 4★
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2 down, 10 to go!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★
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Finished :)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
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Brenda wrote: "Alyssa wrote: "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..."
Brenda wrote: "Alyssa wrote: "Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
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..."
Hi Brenda. I will double check, thanks. Januarys book was both set in Australia and by an Australian Author?
I'll find another book for February and for March, Recipe for Life, the copy I own has a green cover?
Can you please add me to the list as it has taken me a bit to scroll through all the posts to find mine just now. Thanks again in advance!
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And I apologise for not linking you - you're there now :)
February is done...but I think this is the only challenge I will finish this month. Still have a few books to go both on the Feb and the Summer Challenge. How dare life impact on my reading :-PFebruary
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author.
The Casanova by T.L. Swan AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 15/2/24
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance.
The Do-Over by T.L. Swan AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 25/2/24
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Finished MarchMarch:
** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover (show cover)
The Beale Treasure by R.J. Hendricks II - 4⭐️ - 3/3/24
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I have finished my March book ** 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
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Brenda wrote: "Good job Helen!"Thanks Brenda :)
Finished my March read with:-St Patrick's Day, March 17: Read a book with an Irish character - Carmel Green:-
Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan
Rated this one as 3* (7/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Brenda wrote: "Good job Kim!"Thanks Brenda!
March reading done, thanks to the long weekend and the heatwave!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 11/3 3.75★
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March books finished !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
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Brenda wrote: "Well done Trish!!"Thank you Brenda.
Brenda wrote: "Well done Ashleigh :)"Hi Brenda,
Can I please get my named linked into the participants list (message 2)?
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Hi Brenda,
Can I please get my named linked into the participants list (message 2)?"
Ashleigh, sorry! I can't find your original post. Can you tell me the post number, so I can link you up? Thanks :)
To celebrate easter I read about the most disfunctional family ever written. You do not want to be a child in the Darker familyEaster weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: 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...
March books finished :)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.
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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.
I’ve made a right mess of this challenge!! I’ve only just realized you’re supposed to read the books in the months specified! Doh 😖 I shall fix it later! 🤣
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Oh Lorraine!! lol You need to READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ;) Haha! Good luck with sorting it - at least you're only the 3rd month in!
You even have it in block print in your challenge post!!! lol
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