Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024

[Lorraine]

Brenda wrote: "Lorraine wrote: "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! 🤣"

Oh Lorraine!! lol You ..."

I know, lol 😂😂😂

[TheMadHatter]

March is done :-)

** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with an Irish character.
Vengeance in Death by J.D. Robb - Roarke.
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.
Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars) - 29/3/24

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done MH!!

[Jackmeister]

Finished April’s book.

April:
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
Name Withheld by J.A. Jance - 4⭐️ - 3/4/24

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good job Jackie!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've finished my April reads :)

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 5★s 5/4/24 AA

** 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 Cedar Tree by Heather Reyburn 5★s 6/4/24 AA

[Kim]

Finished my April read with:-

ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC:-
Nine Lives by Peter Swanson

Rated this one as 5* (9.5/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great work Kim!

[Trish]

Finished my April selections ☺️

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)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great job Trish!

[Trish]

Brenda wrote: "Great job Trish!"

Thank you Brenda ☺️

[TheMadHatter]

April is done :-)

April
** Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature.
Violin by Anne Rice by Anne Rice
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
Appointment with Death by Agatha Christie
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 9/4/24

[Helen]

I have finished my April read :)

At the Going Down of the Sun Mary-Anne O'Connor

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jenny]

Finished April

April:

** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse

Emma by Fiona McArthur -- 4★ -- 10/04/2024

** ANZAC Day, April 25: read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZA

All Hallows Eve by Heather Graham -- 4★ -- 07/04/2024

** Jazz Day, April 30: read a book with a musical instrument on the cover (show cover)

Murder at the Music Festival by Emmi Gee -- 3★ -- 21/04/2024

[#Teresa]

April Finished

April:
Read a book with something healthy on the cover (show cover)
Foul Play at Seal Bay by Judy Leigh bicycle - healthy/excersice 14/4/24 3*


Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC.
The Accident by Katie McMahon AA 30/4/24 4*

Read a book where music is a main feature
The War Pianist by Mandy Robotham 7/4/24 4*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done all who finished April 😊

[Helen]

I have read my May book

TEA is spelt in the title

The Radio Hour Victoria Purman

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good job Helen!

[Helen]

Thanks Brenda

[Meg]

Oops, I forgot about this challenge and haven't posted. Luckily I still read the books!

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)
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
by Quan Barry finished 18/3/24 3⭐
** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover
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⭐

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Meg!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Right on target Meg!!

[#Teresa]

May books finished :)

May:
Read a book set in WWII
The Italian Bookshop Among the Vines by Amanda Weinberg 11/5/24 2*

Read a book with flowers on the cover (show cover)
Spring Clean for the Peach Queen by Sasha Wasley 19/5/24 5*


Read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order)
Death Around the Bend by T.E. Kinsey 11/5/24 4*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good work Teresa!

[Jacinta]

Finished my May reads!
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★

[Trish]

May books finished 😊

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Jacinta and Trish!

[Jazzy]

I've done my May too, I might just wait to the end and post them all at once!

[Trish]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Jacinta and Trish!"

Than you 😊

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jazzy wrote: "I've done my May too, I might just wait to the end and post them all at once!"

Well done Jazzy ;)

[Meg]

And May done now too

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)
by Alexis Hall finished 15/1/24 4⭐

[Jackmeister]

Finished my May book.

May
Tea Day, May 21: Read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order)
Matrimonial Causes: Cliff Hardy 17 by Peter Corris AA🇦🇺 - 4⭐️ - 21/5/24

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good work Jackie!

[Kim]

Completed my May read with:-

May 8: Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII:
Read a book where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE:-
The Liar Next Door by Nicola Marsh - AA

Rated this one as 4* (9/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Kim!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My May is done :)

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 Secret Daughter of Venice by Juliet Greenwood 3.5★s 14/5/24

** 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)
Weekends with the Sunshine Gardening Society by Sophie Green 5★s 23/5/24 AA

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Mine too:)

May:
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book with flowers on the cover
Thursdays at Orange Blossom House by Sophie Green AA 3 stars 17/5/24
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book where TEA is spelled in the title
Wings Above The Diamantina by Arthur W. UpfieldAA 4 stars 21/5/24

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good job 😊

[Kim]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Kim!"

Thanks Brenda!

[TheMadHatter]

May is done with a day to spare :-)

** 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
Froi of the Exiles by Melina Marchetta AA
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)
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars) - 22/5/24

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great work MH!

[Helen]

Finished my June read :) 206 pages

Signed, Sealed, Married Annie West AA

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Helen!

[Helen]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Helen!"

Thanks Brenda :)

[Jackmeister]

Finished my June book.

June:
** 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🇦🇺 - 4⭐️ - 4/6/24

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great work Jackie!

[Kim]

Finished my June read with:-

Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages) - 240 pages:
Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes

Rated this one as 3* (6/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Kim!

[Kim]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Kim!"

Thanks Brenda!

[Jane]

Half way through this challenge and on-track with my June reads completed:
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) : Outback Hope: The Farmer by Annie Seaton AA (130 pages) 07-JUN-2024 3*
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book with a boat on the cover : The Shallows by Holly Craig AA 15-JUN-2024 3*
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a book set in the future : Visions in Death by J.D. Robb 07-JUN-2024 5*