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November book completedNovember: ✔️
Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a children's book (over 125 pages)
The Enchanted Wood: Faraway Tree #1 by Enid Blyton - 02/11/24 - 4★sHow it fits: Is a children’s book (190 pages)
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Finished my November book.November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book set in Victoria
Murder on a Midsummer Night by Kerry Greenwood AA🇦🇺 - 4★ - 4/11/24
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Finished my November read with:-Remembrance Day - Nov. 11th:-
Read a book with a RED cover:
Say Nothing by Brad Parks
Rated this one as 4* (9/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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My 3 from October: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⭐
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November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover (show cover) OR read a book set in Victoria
** 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)
Great reading, Brenda, and good to be joining you, and others, in finishing my November books 🤗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
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Brenda wrote: "Thanks Trish, and well done to you! One more round to go and we'll all be finished :)"Thank you, Brenda, and, yes hard to believe we are so close to thinking of 2025!
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Brenda wrote: "Good job Helen!"Thanks Brenda :)
November books finished :)November:
Read a book set in Victoria
Read a book with a RED cover
Read a children's book (over 125 pages)
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Have finished this challenge - really enjoyed it 😃Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024 - COMPLETED
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy - a minimum of 3 Aussie authors for the year
January: ✔️
Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author
Alex and the Alpacas Save the World by Kathryn Lefroy - 13/01/24 - 5★s - AA
How it fits: Written by an Australian author AND set in Australia
February:✔️
Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book with a strong female MC
Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree - 05/02/24 - 5★s
How it fits: MC, Viv, is a very strong female - she is a young Orc who fights as a Mercenary
March:✔️
Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: Read a book which has a family, including children
The Accident by Fiona Lowe - 03/03/24 - 5★s - AA
How it fits: This is about family - what makes a family - deception - there are children as part of one of the two families involved and they play and important part.
April:✔️
ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
Combustible Magic by Iris Beaglehole - 21/04/24 - 4★s
How it fits: Title starts with C (author is a New Zealander and book set in NZ as well)
May:✔️
Tea Day, May 21: Read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order)
Among the Grey Gums by Paula J. Beavan - 12/05/24 - 5★s - AA
How it fits: Among ThE grey gums
June:✔️
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages)
Wedding Bells by the Creek by Janet Gover - 08/06/24 - 5★s - AA
How it fits: 128 pages
July:✔️
World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a Young Adult/Middle Grade novel OR read a book featuring young people
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis - 05/07/24 - 5★s
How it fits: Has the MPGs of YA & Middle School - also features 4 young people
August:✔️
World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book where characters are caring for others
Road Trippin' with My Witches by M.Z. Andrews - 18/08/24 - 5★s
How it fits: The five MCs care for each other and people in a small community where they get lost and a serial killer is prowling the area
September: ✔️
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
October: ✔️
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
November: ✔️
Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a children's book (over 125 pages)
The Enchanted Wood: Faraway Tree #1 by Enid Blyton - 02/11/24 - 4★s
How it fits: Is a children’s book (190 pages)
December: ✔️
Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas
A Tullagulla Christmas by Heather Reyburn - 01/12/24 - 4★s - AA
How it fits: Set at Christmas
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Brenda wrote: "Well done Sally - first finished :)"Been hanging out to read December’s book as due back at the library Dec 3rd - turned the air conditioning on after lunch yesterday and settled in for an uninterrupted afternoon of reading 😀
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Finished :)Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
12/12
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)
Must Love Mistletoe Kelly Hunter AA Done 5* 2/12/24 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)
Finished :)
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Finished another challenge, thank you Mods for organising! - 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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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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Completed this Challenge with my December read:-December:
New Year's Eve, December 31st:
Read a book you've been meaning to read all year:
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
Rated this one as 4* (9/10)/ My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 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)
Just updated my November books - 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★
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December:
New Year's Eve, December 31st:
Read a book you've been meaning to read all year:
A Gentleman in Moscow by [author:Amor To..."
Great work Kim!
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November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book set in Victoria The Good Dog Simon Rowell (AA) 3/11 3.75★
** Remembrance Day, Nov..."
Doing well Jacinta! Almost there :)
Finished!Thanks for organising this challenge Brenda and Phrynne!
Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 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)
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Thanks, Brenda & Phrynne!! I’m looking forward to 2025’s challenges now! 😃
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Phrynne wrote: "Well done Kim!"Thanks Phrynne! Great challenge!!
Brenda wrote: "Kim wrote: "Completed this Challenge with my December read:-December:
New Year's Eve, December 31st:
Read a book you've been meaning to read all year:
A Gentleman in Moscow by [au..."
Thanks Brenda! That was a great Challenge!!
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December:
New Year's Eve, December 31st:
Read a book you've been meaning to read all year:
[book:A Gentleman in Moscow|3..."
So glad you enjoyed it Kim!
Challenge completedAnnual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 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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Complete!Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 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★
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Completed! Thank you for the challenge! This was fun.
I’ll just attempt easy on this one
Annual 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)
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