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Annual challenge completed :)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.
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
March:
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.
April:
Read a book with something healthy on the cover (show cover)
Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC.
Read a book where music is a main feature
May:
Read a book set in WWII
Read a book with flowers on the cover (show cover)
Read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order)
June:
Read a long book (over 400 pages)
Read a book set on the ocean
Read a book set in the future (tell us when)
July:
Read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC
Read a Young Adult/Middle Grade novel
Read a book with either a black or white cover (show cover)
August:
Read a book with a title that starts with "H"
Read a book featuring a kidnapping
Read a book set in Africa
September:
Read a book by a male author
Read a book which was a gift
Read a book set in the US
October:
Read a book which features older characters
Read a novel set in rural Australia
Read a book with pumpkins on the cover (show cover)
November:
Read a book set in Victoria
Read a book with a RED cover
Read a children's book (over 125 pages)
December:
Rread a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what)
Read a book set around Christmas
Read a book you've been meaning to read all year
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With December books finished, this wonderful annual challenge is completed 🤗Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard
Progress : 36/36 AA 22
REMEMBER, YOUR BOOKS MUST BE READ IN THE MONTH STIPULATED!
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 ohrey 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)
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)
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
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)
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
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)
Tin Man by Sarah Winman....4* 07/06/24
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25:
✔️ ➡️Read a book set on the ocean
The Deep by Kyle Perry AA....3.5* 15/06/24
OR read a book with a boat on the cover (show cover)
** Asteroid Day, June 30:
✔️➡️Read a Science Fiction novel
1984 by George Orwell....3.5* 17/06/24
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
The White Girl by Tony Birch AA....4* 14/07/24
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
Looking for Alaska by John Green....3.5* 04/07/24
** 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)
Into the Night by Sarah Bailey
AA....4* 08/07/24
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....4.5* 19/08/24
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
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
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
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3:
✔️➡️Read a book with a PURPLE cover (show cover)
The Doctor's Vision by Fiona McArthur AA ....3.5* 06/12/24
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
A Vicarage Christmas by Kate Hewitt....3* 07/12/24
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
When God was a Rabbit by Sarah Winman....4* 09/12/24
OR read a book with a cheery, colourful cover (show cover)
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Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Medium (2 per month)
24/24
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 (first letter of each word) 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)
** 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 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)
Thank you, Phrynne and Brenda for a really engaging challenge. Congratulations also to you, Brenda ☺️
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CompletedAnnual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard (9AA 🦘)
36/36
REMEMBER, YOUR BOOKS MUST BE READ IN THE MONTH STIPULATED!
January:
** 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★ 🦘
** 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★ 🦘
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author OR read a book with a strong female MC
Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb 1/2 4★
** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: Read a book with a large body of water on the cover
Lost Souls by Jenny O'Brien 16/2 3★
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance OR read a book with a PINK cover
Spring Clean for the Peach Queen by Sasha Wasley 19/2 4.5★ 🦘
March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with an Irish character - DS Mary McDonald
Wild Card by Simon Rowell 3/3 5★ 🦘
** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book which promotes or discusses equality - discussions with Sarah Brent
Miles Off Course by Sulari Gentill 15/3 4★ 🦘
** 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 Good Dog by Simon Rowell 18/3 5★ 🦘
April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor - Dr MacMillan
Away with the Fairies by Kerry Greenwood 3/4 5★ 🦘
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
August Falling by Les Zig 16/4 3.5★ 🦘
** Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature
Written in Dead Wax by Andrew Cartmel 17/4 3.5★
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
Temple by Matthew Reilly 2/5 4★ 🦘
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book where the MC is a mother OR read a book with flowers on the cover
Daisy and Kate by Meredith Appleyard 11/5 5★ 🦘
** 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
The Wiregrass by Adrian Hyland 8/5 5★ 🦘
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages)
The Malevolent Seven by Sebastien de Castell 2/6 3★ - 412p
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book with a boat on the cover
Sea Swept by Nora Roberts 14/6 2★
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel OR read a book set in the future - 2059
Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb 9/6 4★
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
No Job for a Girl by Meredith Appleyard 7/7 4★ 🦘
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a book featuring young people - Hal, Allie & Evan
The Night Whistler by Greg Woodland 28/7 4.5★ 🦘
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book with either a black or white cover
Origin in Death by J.D. Robb2/7 3★
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 Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson 27/8 4.5★
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping - Aramina is kidnapped
The Renegades of Pern by Anne McCaffrey 11/8 3★
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN
4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie 1/8 4.5★
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
The Secret Life of Flying by Jeremy Burfoot 1/9 4★
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift
The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan 9/9 3.5★ 🦘
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book where a tragedy takes place
After the Worst Has Happened by Richard Gosling 2/9 4.5★ 🦘
October:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters
The Air Raid Book Club by Annie Lyons 7/10 4★
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia
The Dry by Jane Harper 8/10 5★ 🦘
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a book with pumpkins on the cover
Murderously Sweet by Kate Bell, Kathleen Suzette 9/10 1★
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover
The Edge by Dick Francis 18/11 4.5★
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover or red poppies on cover
Going Postal by Terry Pratchett 8/11 5★
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a children's book
Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume 17/11 4★
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book where the MC is preparing for something - for the arrival of an assasin
We Solve Murders by Richard Osman 12/12 4★
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas
The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding by Agatha Christie 4/12 4★
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year
The Wattle Seed Inn by Leonie Kelsall 10/12 4★ 🦘
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Finished! Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Medium
24/24 (12/6 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. The Seven - Chris Hammer (AA) 3/1 4★
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read a book where the complete title fits in HOLOCAUST (3 word minimum) The Song of Achilles - Madeline Miller 16/1 4★
February:
** 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 (AA) 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
(AA) 10/2 4★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 (AA) 11/3 3.75★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 The Nurses' War - Victoria Purman (AA) 17/4 4★
** 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) Intelligent Music Teaching: Essays on the Core Principles of Effective Instruction - Robert A. Duke
27/4 4★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★
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages) The Lincoln Highway - Amor Towles (576 pages) 8/6 4.5★
** 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 Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder - David Grann 15/6 4★ 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 Outback - Patricia Wolf (AA) 12/7 4★
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book with either a black or white cover (show cover) Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect - Benjamin Stevenson
(AA) 7/7 3.5★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★
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★
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★
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★December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book with a PURPLE cover
The Secret Keeper of Jaipur - Alka Joshi 14/12 4★** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store - James McBride 5/12 4★
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Finished :)Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 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
Challenge now complete - I cannot believe how quickly the year has gone by!Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 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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Challenge complete! 🥳📚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:
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author
Bloodwood Creek by Kerry McGinnis - AA🇦🇺 - 4⭐️ - 4/1/24
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
March:
** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover (show cover)
The Beale Treasure by R.J. Hendricks II - 4⭐️ - 3/3/24April:
** 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
May:
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order)
Matrimonial Causes by Peter Corris - AA🇦🇺 - 4⭐️ - 21/5/24
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
July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC
Death By Honeymoon by Jaden Skye - 4⭐️ - 2/7/24
August:
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN
Cathy Ace with The Case of the Dotty Dowager - 4⭐️ - 11/8/24
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
October:
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia
Kakadu Sunset by Annie Seaton - AA🇦🇺 - 4⭐️ - 6/10/24
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book set in Victoria
Murder on a Midsummer Night by Kerry Greenwood - AA🇦🇺 - 4⭐️ - 4/11/24
December:
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas
Christmas Corpse by Mona Marple - 4⭐️ - 14/12/24
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Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024Level: Easy
30/12 DONE
12/3 AA
January:
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, AND read a book by an Australian author -- both -- Her Hidden Bones Fiona Tarr AA 1/23 ★★★★
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author AND read a book with a strong female MC Detective Bonnie Hunter Dark Justice Catherine Lee AA 2/6 ★★★★★
** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: large body of water on the cover Pacific Ocean The Storm: Australian Crime Mystery Jason Summers 2/7 AA ★★★★
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance The Magician's Diary C.J. Archer AA 2/3 ★★★
March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: GREEN cover Five Furry FamiliarsLynn Cahoon 3/5 ★★★
GREEN cover Ready, Aim, Under Fire Camilla Chafer 3/8 ★★★★
** Harmony Day, March 21: ORANGE cover Hades Candice Fox 3/5 AA ★★★★
** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 has a family, including children - siblings with their spouses and young children on a huge family ranch Drury Delores Fossen 3/5 ★★★
April:
** World Health Day, April 7: character who is a doctor -- French physician Armand Fortier Lady Helena Investigates Jane Steen 4/15
** ANZAC Day, April 25: title starts with a letter in ANZAC Angelica's Smile Andrea Camilleri 4/2
May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: author's initials in REMEMBRANCE Murder at the Debutante Ball C.J. Archer 5/2 ★★★★ AA
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: flowers on cover Garden Princess Kristin Kladstrup 5/16 ★★★
** Tea Day, May 21: TEA is spelled in title The Anteater of Death Betty Webb 5/18 ★★★★
June:
** short book (between 125 and 250 pages) 207 pages Raisins and Almonds Kerry Greenwood 6/14 ★★★★ AA
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean Seabreeze Inn Jan Moran 6/18
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel Rogue Protocol Martha Wells 6/27
July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World Ashley Herring Blake 7/3 ★★★★
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: featuring young people Circle of Fire Keri Arthur 7/1 ★★★ AA
** World Chess Day, July 20: book with white cover How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe Charles Yu 7/16 ★★
August:
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: something goes missing- there is a theft Death Before Wicket Kerry Greenwood 8/2 AA ★★
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author Blood Moon Garry Disher AA 9/8 ★★★★
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US Echo Road Kendra Elliot 9/6 ★★★★★
October:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1:features older characters == a 77-year old MC Death Comes to Marlow Robert Thorogood 10/14
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: rural outlook on cover Olive You to Death Lynn Cahoon 10/1 ★★★★
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book The Gathering C.J. Tudor 10/18 ★★★
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: horse on the cover Fortress of Owls C.J. Cherryh 11/2 ★★★★
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover The Whispering Dead Darcy Coates 11/29 ★★★★ AA
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: child/children on the cover Let It Glow Marissa Meyer 11/12 ★★★★
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: MC is preparing for something - her wedding Surfboards and Suspects Stacey Alabaster 12/13 ★★★
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: set around Christmas Merry Kissmas Piper Rayne 12/3 ★★★
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: book with a cheery, colorful cover Two Down, Bun to Go H.Y. Hanna 12/12 ★★★ AA
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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. Dressed by Iris by Mary-Anne O'Connor (AA) - 12/1/24 - 4⭐
February: Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book with a strong female MC Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter - 14/2/24 - 4⭐
March: Easter weekend in Australia, March 29: Read a book which has a family, including children. The Improbable Life of Ricky Bird Diane Connell (AA)- 25/3/24 - 4⭐
April: World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult- 16/4/24 - 4⭐
May: Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book with flowers on the cover (show cover) In a Field of Blue by Gemma Liviero (AA) - 27/5/24 - 4⭐
June: Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr - 30/6/24 - 5⭐
July: First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon - 19/07/24 - 3.5⭐
August: World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H" Here Comes the Sun by Nicole Y. Dennis-Benn - 5/8/24 - 3.5⭐
September: Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author The Bee Sting by Paul Murray - 4/9/24 - 5⭐
October: Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia One Illumined Thread by Sally Colin-James (AA) - 28/10/24 - 4.5⭐
November: Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book set in Victoria The Ledge by Christian White (AA) - 12/11/24 - 5⭐
December: New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See - 1/12/24 - 5⭐
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And that's a wrap for the 2024 Annual Challenges - looking forward to starting the 2025 challenges soon!Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard - 36 books - 9 AAs
36/36 @ 20-DEC-2024
January:
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book where a character is a teacher :
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book by an Australian author :
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel :
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: 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 :
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a book with a PINK cover :
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 :
** 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 :
** ANZAC Day, April 25: 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 :
May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation May 8: Read a book where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE :
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book with flowers on the cover :
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book where TEA is spelled in the title :
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 with a boat on the cover :
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a book set in the future :
July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters :
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a book featuring young people :
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book with either a black or white cover :
August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H" :
** 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 where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN :
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author :
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: 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 :
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book :
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover :
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with "11" together in the page count :
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a book with a child on the cover :
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book with a PURPLE cover :
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas :
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book with a cheery, colourful cover (show cover) :
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FinishedAnnual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
12/ 12 6 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.
Into The Flames: Australian Crime Mystery by Jason Summers --AA -- 5★ -- 25/01/2024February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author
Kookaburra Cottage by Maya Linnell-- AA -- 5★ -- 17/02/2024March:
** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover (show cover)
Four Dogs Missing by Rhys Gard -- AA -- 4★ -- 31/03/2024April:
** 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)
Emma by Fiona McArthur -- AA-- 4★ -- 10/04/2024May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book set in WWII
The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan --5★ -- 28/05/2024 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)
Dead End Girl by L.T. Vargus -- 4★ -- 02/06/2024July:
** 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
Natural Causes by James Oswald -- 4★ -- 31/07/2024August:
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book set in Africa
African Sky by Tony Park -- AA -- 3★ -- 26/08/2024September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author
Warranilla by Jason Summers -- 5★ -- 09/09/2024October:
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia
A Home Among the Snow Gums by Stella Quinn -- AA -- 5★ -- 18/10/2024November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover (show cover)
Just Plain Murder -- 4★ -- 28/11/2024December:
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas OR read a book with a gifts on the cover (show cover)
A Christmas Murder by Mary Grand -- 4★ -- 13/12/2024
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Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard
36/36 Completed 22nd December
✔️ January: ★
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book where a character is a teacher.
Evan Only Knows by Rhys Bowen - 31/01 - 3★
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book by an Australian author.
The Seven by Chris Hammer *AA* - 07/01 - 4.5★
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel.
Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier - 17/01 - 5★
✔️ February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author/read a book with a strong female MC
Gone to Ground by Bronwyn Hall *AA* - 13/02 - 5★
** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 12: Read a book with a large body of water on the cover (show cover)
The Moonlit Murders by Fliss Chester - 09/02 - 4★** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a book with a PINK cover (show cover)
The One and Only Dolly Jamieson by Lisa Ireland *AA* - 20/02 - 3★✔️ March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with a GREEN cover (show cover).
Evil in Emerald by A.M. Stuart *AA* - 05/03 - 4.5★** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover
The Invincible Summer of Juniper Jones by Daven McQueen - 16/03 - 5★** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: Read a book which has a family, including children.
Us Against You by Fredrik Backman - 23/03 - 5★
✔️ April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse
Birds of Prey by J.A. Jance - 16/04 - 4★
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
The Country Inn Mystery by Faith Martin - 03/04 - 5★
** Jazz Day, April 30: Read a book where music is a main feature
The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton - 22/04 - 3.5★
✔️ May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book set in WWII
The Land Girls by Victoria Purman *AA* - 07/05 - 4★
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book with flowers on the cover (show cover)
Weekends with the Sunshine Gardening Society by Sophie Green *AA*- 19/05 - 3.5★
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book with a cup and saucer on the cover (show cover)
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto - 16/05 - 5★✔️ June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages)
Ladies' Rest and Writing Room by Kim Kelly *AA* (140 pages) - 08/06 - 4★
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean
Death on Deck by Verity Bright - 09/06 - 4★
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a book set in the future (tell us when)
Celebrity in Death by J.D. Robb (2060) - 14/06 - 3.5★
✔️ July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters
Legacy by Larissa Behrendt *AA* - 05/07 - 4★
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a Young Adult/Middle Grade novel
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser - 21/07 - 4★
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book with either a black or white cover
A Little Devil in America: In Praise of Black Performance by Hanif Abdurraqib - 16/07 - 4★✔️ August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book where characters are caring for others
Silence for the Dead by Simone St. James - 15/08 - 4★
** aa International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book where something goes missing
And Then She Vanished by Nick Jones - 27/08 - 3.5★
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN
Dead Dead Girls by Nekesa Afia - 06/08 - 3.5★
✔️ September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author
The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman - 14/09 - 5★
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift
The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill *AA* - 04/09 - 3★
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US -
Glory Be by Danielle Arceneaux (Louisiana) - 08/09 - 4★
✔️ October:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters
An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed by Helene Tursten - 11/10 - 4★
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia
Wake by Shelley Burr *AA* - 02/10 - 4★
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a book with pumpkins on the cover (show cover)
Murder Outside the Lines by Krista Davis - 03/10 - 2.5★✔️ November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book set in Victoria - The Creeper by Margaret Hickey *AA* - 15/11 - 4.5★
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover (show cover)
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson - 12/11 - 3.5★** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a children's book (over 125 pages)
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett - 05/11 - 5★
✔️ December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what)
A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder by Dianne Freeman (a wedding) - 22/12 - 4.5★
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas.
God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen by Rhys Bowen - 07/12 - 4.5★
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year.
A Candle for Christmas & Other Stories: A fantastic mystery short story collection, the perfect Christmas gift for crime fiction lovers by Reginald Hill - 16/12 - 4★
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Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Medium
24/24
January:
** 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,.
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read read a book with a PINK cover
The Cottage at Rosella Cove by Sandie Docker AAMarch:
** Read a book with an Irish character.
** 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
** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
May:
** Mothers Day (Australia), May 12: Read a book with flowers on the cover
Thursdays at Orange Blossom House by Sophie Green AA** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book where TEA is spelled in the title
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (486 pages)
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book with a boat on the cover
The Snowman of Zanzibar by Gordon WallisJuly:
** 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 Young Adult novel
August:
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping
** Title starts with H
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift
October:
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a book with a rural outlook on the cover
His Outback Nanny by Annie Seaton AA** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a book with pumpkins on the cover
The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie GilmoreNovember:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book set in Victoria
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with red poppies on cover
The Promise in Poppies by Rachael BloomeDecember:
** 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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Sadly, another challenge that I have to admit defeat with this challenge for the year as I had the most busiest year in my life of completing my final year in my Master's of nursing as well and working and becoming a first time mum recently (been pregnant for most of the year). Ended up doing life challenges, but next year I am going to be focused on finishing an annual book challenge! See you in the new year!
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Brenda wrote: "That's okay Zarrix!! Congrats on both your degree and your new bub!!"Thank you! :)
Got some Xmas Day reading time in (which is a rare treat) while everyone else in the family was dealing with food comas :-P. It was good to finish my Xmas themed book as I never feel like reading about Xmas after it is all done for the year :-P. Merry Xmas all.I missed a few months in terms of finishing the book in the right month, but finished overall for the year.
January
** 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
February
** 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
March
** 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
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
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
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
June
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages)
The Risk by S.T. Abby
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars) - 19/6/24
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a book set in the future (tell us when) - Mid 21st Century
Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4.5 Stars) - 19/7/24
** 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
August
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book set in Africa.
In the Company of Cheerful Ladies by Alexander McCall Smith
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 12/9/24 - A bit late.
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H".
Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 16/8/24
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
October
** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia
We of the Never Never by Jeannie Gunn AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (2 Stars) - 25/10/24
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Tales of Terror by Robert Louis Stevenson
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars) - 13/11/24
November
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover.
The Sentence is Death by Anthony Horowitz
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4.5 Stars) - 15/12/24
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a book with a child on the cover
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Illustrated Edition by J.K. Rowling
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars) - 18/12/24
December
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what)
Scarlet Angel by S.T. Abby - Preparing for revenge on those who wronged her and killed her father/brother.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars) - 11/12/24
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas
How My Neighbour Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars) - 25/12/24
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Finished with time to spare.hehe Just.Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level:
36/36 AA 14/9
January:
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book where a character is a teacher.
Small World by David Lodge 10/1/24 4 stars
** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author.
Bodysurfers by Robert Drewe AA 6/1/24 4 stars
** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel
The Scoundrel's Daughter by Anne Gracie AA 5/1/24 4 stars
February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author
In Custody by Anita Desai 9/2/24 3 stars
** 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 Overlook by Michael Connelly 3/2/24 4 stars
** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance
Scandal's Daughter by Christine Wells AA 16/2/24 4 stars
March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with an Irish character.
Star Fall by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles 4/3/24 4 stars Connelly is Irish
** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover (show cover)
Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily R. Austin
** Easter weekend in Australia, March 29 ->: Read a book which has a family, including children.
The Spare Room by Kathryn Lomer AA 17/3/24 3 stars
April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book with something healthy on the cover (show cover)
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty AA 15/4/24 3 stars
** 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
Nemesis by Agatha Christie 13/4/24 4 stars
** 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)
Bob Marley and the Roots of Reggae by Cathy; Tobler McKnight 23/4/24 3 stars
May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book set in WWII
The Soldier's Art by Anthony Powell 17/5/24 5 stars
** 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 Trip of a Lifetime by Monica McInerney AA 7/5/24 4 stars
** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order)
A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute AA 5/5/24 4 stars
June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages)
Tourmaline by Randolph Stow AA p174 4/6/24 4 stars
** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean OR read a book with a boat on the cover (show)
The Charm School by Susan Wiggs 20/6/24 4 stars
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel
The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham 3/6/24 4 stars
July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 7: Read a book with Indigenous characters
The bachelors of Broken Hill by Arthur W. Upfield AA 4/7/24
** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a book featuring young people
Maya's Dance by Helen Signy AA 13/7/24 3 stars
** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book where people play games e.g. chess, cards, bowling etc (tell us what) Chess
Blood Rain by Michael Dibdin 8/7/24 3 stars
August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book where characters are caring for others. Harry and Cisco care for an addict
Two Kinds of Truth by Michael Connelly 5/8/24 4 stars
** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book where something goes missing--both copies of a manuscript are lost
Books Do Furnish a Room by Anthony Powell 3/8/24 5 stars
** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book set in Africa Set in Nigeria
Anthills of the Savannah by Chinua Achebe 20/8/24 3 stars
September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author
Killer Traitor Spy by Tim Ayliffe AA 3/9/24 4 stars
** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book you'll donate after reading it.
Midnight In The Garden Of Good & Evil by John Berendt 11/9/24 4 stars
** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US
Dark Sacred Night by Michael Connelly 23/9/24 4 stars
October:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters
Temporary Kings : A Novel by Anthony Powell 9/10 24 5 stars
** 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)
Shock Waves by Fleur McDonald AA 4/10/24/3 stars
** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book
Gwendy's Button Box by Stephen King 10/10/24 3 stars
November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 5: Read a book with a horse on the cover (show cover)
Into the Labyrinth by Donato Carrisi 10/11/24 4 stars
** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover
Nimblefoot by Robert Drewe AA 6/11/24 4 stars
** Universal Children's Day, Nov 20: Read a book with a child/children on the cover
The Adventure Of The Christmas Pudding, And A Selection Of Entrées by Agatha Christie 12/11/24 3 stars
December:
** First Sunday of Advent, Dec 3: Read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what) Lawyer prepares for trial
Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham 14/12/24 3 stars
** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas
The Weekend by Charlotte Wood AA 7/12/24 3 stars
** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: read a book with a cheery, colourful cover (show cover)
The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway 24/12/24 4 stars
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Finished 29/12/24Annual United in Reading Calendar 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Medium
24/24 books (8 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.
** 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)
March:
** 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
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)
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)
** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel OR read a book set in the future (tell us when)
Written in 1932 predicting the 21st century
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 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
September:
** 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)
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)
** 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)
** 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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All done, read lots, but claiming easy due to my paltry effort in April! Thanks Brenda and Phrynne for another ingenious challenge!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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