Alex's un-challenge 2024

[Alex]

Having a quiet (I hope!) year to catch up with other elements in my life. Last year, fell short, (58/60 titles read, 1 DNF) so in 2024 I will aim for 50 titles, with 15 off my TBR list. Taking part in A-Z titles authors and monthly challenges only.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good luck with your slightly different challenge Alex! An un-challenge isn't one I've heard of before ;)

[Carolyn]

Good luck Alex!
The main thing is to enjoy what you do read, no matter how much, and enjoy other things in life too.

[Alex]

Brenda wrote: "Good luck with your slightly different challenge Alex! An un-challenge isn't one I've heard of before ;)"

Thanks Brenda. Can't all be mega readers - place for us moderate readers on GR too!

[Alex]

Carolyn wrote: "Good luck Alex!
The main thing is to enjoy what you do read, no matter how much, and enjoy other things in life too."

Agreed. At times, I think if I've managed 50 pages it's a good day.

[Mary]

I guess I'm a big reader but I agree - sometimes 50 pages is worth celebrating! Enjoy your unchallenge. My friends and I used to have unbirthday celebrations so I'm all for the un- . Lol.

[Alex]

7 Feb Update

Annual A-Z authors challenge: 5/26
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Monthly challenge:
Jan: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... - COMPLETE
Feb: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... - IN PROGRESS

Progress to date: 5/50 read (10%)
Off my TBR list:
1. The Silent Girl by Tess Gerritsen Read 3/1 4★ (Added 11 Aug 18)

2. The Redbreast by Jo Nesbø Read 11/1 4.5★ (Added 1 Apr 19)

3. Sporting Chance by Elizabeth Moon Read 30/1 4★ (Added 22 Mar 17)

4. The Last Coyote by Michael Connelly Read 7/2 5★ (Added 11 Sep 20)

[Alex]

2 Apr Update

Annual A-Z authors challenge: 10/26
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Seasonal Challenge: Autumn: 2/6
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Monthly challenge:
Feb: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... - COMPLETE
Mar: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... - COMPLETE
Apr: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... - IN PROGRESS

Progress to date: 12/50 read (24%)
Off my TBR list:
5. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo READ 14/2 4★ (Added 27/6/21)

6. Oblivion by Arnaldur Indriðason READ 22/3 4★ (Added 16/1/18)

[Alex]

23 Apr Update

Annual A-Z authors challenge: 12/26
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Seasonal Challenge: Autumn: 4/6
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Monthly challenge:
Apr: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... - COMPLETE
May: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... - IN PROGRESS

Progress to date: 16/50 read (32%)
Off my TBR list:
7. The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan READ 8/4 3.5★ (Added 18/6/20)

8. Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon READ 14/4 4★ (Added 16/1/18)

9. The Survivors by AA Jane Harper READ 21/4 4★ (Added 16/09/22)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Looking good Alex!

[Alex]

Brenda wrote: "Looking good Alex!"

Thanks, Brenda. Back & forth to the hospital leaves not much time for anything else.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's no good Alex. I hope all will be okay soon..

[Alex]

Brenda wrote: "That's no good Alex. I hope all will be okay soon.."

These things happen

[Alex]

23 May Update

Annual A-Z authors 13/26
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Seasonal Challenge:
Autumn: 6/6 https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... - COMPLETE
Winter: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... - PROPOSED

Monthly challenge:
May: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... - IN PROGRESS
June: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... - PROPOSED

Progress to date: 20/50 read (40%)
Off my TBR list:

10. Flare Up by AA Felicity Young: READ 11/5 4.5★ (added 27/12/18)

11. Map of Bones by James Rollins: READ 23/5 3.5★ (added 29/11/20 - acquired 2019)

[Alex]

22 June Update

Annual A-Z authors 17/26
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Seasonal Challenge:
Winter: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... - IN PROGRESS

Monthly challenge:
May: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...- COMPLETE
June: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... - IN PROGRESS
July: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... - PROPOSED

Progress to date: 24/50 read (48%)
Off my TBR list:

12. The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman READ 14/6 3.5★ (acquired 16/11/23)

[Alex]

27 July Update

Annual A-Z authors 21/26
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Seasonal Challenge: 3/6
Winter: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... - IN PROGRESS

Monthly challenge:
June: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... - COMPLETE
July: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... - COMPLETE

Progress to date: 31/50 read (62%)
Off my TBR list:

13. Separation of Power by Vince Flynn READ 25/6 4.5★ (added 16/02/21)

14. The Birdman's Wife by Melissa Ashley READ 16/7 4★ (added 28/09/17)

15. See Jane Die by Erica Spindler READ 19/7 4★ (added 18/09/17)

16. The Ghostwriter by A.R. Torre READ 27/7 5★ (added 10/12/17)

- which meets my 1st target of reading 15 books off my TBR list

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great job Alex!!

[Alex]

Brenda wrote: "Great job Alex!!"

Thanks Brenda

[Alex]

31 Aug Update

Annual A-Z authors 23/26
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Seasonal Challenge: 3/6
Winter: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... - COMPLETE

Monthly challenge:
Aug: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... COMPLETE
Sep: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... IN PROGRESS

Progress to date: 37/50 read 74%)
Off my TBR list:

17. Day's End by Garry Disher READ 17/8 4.5 ★ (added 2/8/23)

18. The Relic Hunters by David Leadbeater READ 30/8 3.5★ (added 26/01/19)

[Alex]

Oct Update

Annual A-Z authors 23/26 (Unchanged)
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Monthly challenge:
Sep: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... COMPLETE
Oct: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... IN PROGRESS

Progress to date: 42/50 read 84%)
Off my TBR list:

19. Bleed For Me by AA Michael Robotham READ 20/9 5★ (added 18/02/23)

20. Portrait of a Spy by Daniel Silva READ 4/10 3★ (acquired 22/03/23 )

[Alex]

Nov Update

Annual A-Z authors 26/26 COMPLETE
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Monthly challenge:
Oct: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... COMPLETE

Progress to date: 48/50 read 96%)
Off my TBR list:

21. Island of Secrets by Rachel Rhys READ 26/10 3.5★ (added 20/08/20)

22. Black and Blue by Ian Rankin READ 9/11 5★ (added 23/12/19)

[Alex]

Mid-Dec Update

Monthly challenge:
Dec: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... ... IN PROGRESS

Progress to date: 54/50 read (108%)
Off my TBR list:

23. Black Coral by Andrew Mayne READ 28/11 5★ (added 6/06/22)

24. Muzzled by Eileen Brady READ 3/12 3.5★ (added 29/11/16)

25. Murder in Belgravia: Book One in the Mayfair 100 series by Lynn Brittney READ 8/12 4.5★ (added 7/03/19)

26. Dead of Night by Blake Banner READ 13/12 4.5★ (added 5/09/20)

27. Indisputable Proof by Gary Williams READ 19/12 4.5★ (added 19/12/18)

[Alex]

End December (and 2024) update

Monthly challenge:
Dec: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... ...COMPLETE

Progress to date: 56/50 read (110%)
Off my TBR list:. COMPLETE

Off my TBR list:

28. Hidden Among the Stars by Melanie Dobson READ 28/12 3.5★ (added 2/9/18)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You've done really well Alex! A nice feeling of satisfaction :)

[Alex]

Brenda wrote: "You've done really well Alex! A nice feeling of satisfaction :)"

Some real gems there - only a couple of disappointments.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

👍