Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024

[Helen]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Helen!"

Thanks Brenda :)

[Trish]

August books finished.

✔️➡️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* 19/08/24

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Trish!

[Trish]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Trish!"

Thank you, Brenda. I was uncertain about a character, rather than 'something' going missing.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Trish wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Well done Trish!"

Thank you, Brenda. I was uncertain about a character, rather than 'something' going missing."

That's perfectly fine Trish :)

[Trish]

Brenda wrote: "Trish wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Well done Trish!"

Thank you, Brenda. I was uncertain about a character, rather than 'something' going missing."

That's perfectly fine Trish :)"

Happy now 😉

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good :)

[Jacinta]

August books finished !

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★

[Meg]

Here are my July and August reads

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⭐

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Jacinta and Meg!

[TheMadHatter]

And as August comes to a close...I finally manage to finish July :-P :-)

July
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC
In the Dark with the Duke by Christi Caldwell
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
The Incredible Adventures of Cinnamon Girl by Melissa Keil AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 31/8/24

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good job MH..you're catching up 😊

[Jackmeister]

Finished my September book.

September:
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US
Justice Denied by J.A. Jance - 4★ - 2/9/24

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That was quick Jackie! Good job.

[Sally906]

Finished my September book


Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author


The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis - 06/09/24 - 3★s
How it fits: Written by a male author

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Sally.

[Jenn]

Completed September Challenge :)

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good work Jenn!

[Helen]

Finished my September read

** 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

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Helen!

[Helen]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Helen!"

Thanks Brenda :)

[Trish]

Finished September challenge

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Trish 😊

[Trish]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Trish 😊"

Thank you, Brenda 🤗

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

September is done :)

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
17 Years Later by J.P. Pomare 5★s 18/9/24 AA

** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift OR read a book you'll donate after reading it
Outback Moonlight by Annie Seaton 3.5★s 6/9/24 AA

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Mine too

September:
Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author
Murder Down Under by Arthur W. Upfield 5 stars 7/9/24

Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift
Miracle Cure by Harlan Coben 4 stars 15/9/24

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good job Phrynne 😊

[Jacinta]

September reads done -
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★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Jacinta!

[Kim]

Finished my September read with:-

Father's Day (in Australia): September 1st:
Read a book by a male author:
Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz

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

[TheMadHatter]

Back on track with this challenge. September done and previous months all caught up :-)

September
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author.
The Four Legendary Kingdoms by Matthew Reilly AA
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.
The Turning by Tim Winton
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 23/9/24

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great job MH! You did it!!

[#Teresa]

September done :)

September:
Read a book by a male author
Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton AA 8/9/24 5*

Read a book which was a gift
The Last Truehart by Darry Fraser AA 30/9/24 4*

Read a book set in the US
The Ex by Freida McFadden 17/9/24 4*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good work Teresa!

[Jackmeister]

Finished October.

October:
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia
Kakadu Sunset by Annie Seaton - AA🇦🇺 - 4★ - 6/10/24

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Jackie! Pretty slick again!

[Sally906]

October’s book is done and dusted

Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia

Farmer Needs a Wife by Ann B. Harrison - 07/10/24 - 3★s - AA
How it fits: set in an fictional rural community

[Meg]

My September reads

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⭐

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Sally and Meg!

[#Teresa]

October books finished:

October:
Read a book which features older characters
The Redgum River Retreat by Sandie Docker AA 4/10/24 4*

Read a novel set in rural Australia
Her Scorched Bones by Fiona Tarr AA 7/10/24 4*

Read a book with pumpkins on the cover (show cover)
Halloween Moon by Kathi Daley 10/10/24 4*

[Kim]

Finished my October read with:-

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:-
The Stoning by Peter Papathanasiou - AA

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great work Teresa and Kim!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My October is finished.

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 Heart Match by Phillipa Nefri Clark 4★s 11/10/24 AA

** 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 English Oak by Heather Reyburn 5★s 12/10/24 AA

[Trish]

Brenda, great reading ☺️Joining you in finishing for October!

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Trish, and well done to you!

[Trish]

Brenda wrote: "Thanks Trish, and well done to you!"

Thank you, Brenda.

[Jenn]

October challenge completed :)

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great work Jenn!

[Helen]

I have read my October book :)

** 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

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

[Jacinta]

October books done...

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★