**Autumn Challenge - 1/3/24 - 31/5/24**

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I enjoyed that one too. She's pretty versatile 😊

[Janine]

Autumn 2024 Challenge
Duration: 1/3/24 - 31/5/24
Level: Easy
6/6

TASKS: Each title must contain the following:

1. A colour
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn READ 4/4/24 5*

2. A number
One Last Secret by Adele Parks READ 27/3/24 3*

3. A first name
What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan(AA) READ 30/3/24 4*

4. A place
The Milliner of Bendigo by Darry Fraser(AA) READ 15/3/24 4*

5. A form of water
Heart of the River by Cheryl Adnams(AA) READ 24/3/24 5*

6. A day, month or season
See You In September by Charity Norman READ 28/3/24 3*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome to the challenge Janine :)

[Jackmeister]

Challenge complete! 🥳

Last two were C and the first O of COOLER

SPELL OUT

C - Cross by Ken Bruen - 4⭐️ - 11/3/24
O - Stephen Orr with The Hands AA🇦🇺 - 5⭐️ - 12/3/24
O - The Other Wife by Michael Robotham AA🇦🇺 - 5⭐️ - 4/3/24
L - Lying In Wait by J.A. Jance - 4⭐️ - 6/3/24
E - Janet Evanovich with Three To Get Deadly - 4⭐️ - 8/3/24
R - R.J. Hendricks II with The Beale Treasure - 4⭐️ -3/3/24

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Goodness, that was quick Jackie! Well done :)

[Jackmeister]

Brenda wrote: "Goodness, that was quick Jackie! Well done :)"

I know right! I’m reading hard and fast this year, lol! 📚

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jackmeister wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Goodness, that was quick Jackie! Well done :)"

I know right! I’m reading hard and fast this year, lol! 📚"

Good for you Jackie! As long as you're enjoying what you're reading :)

[Janine]

Finished my 1st - #4 A Place
The Milliner of Bendigo by Darry Fraser(AA) 4*

[Odette]

Finished

3. A first name:
Code Name Hélène by Ariel Lawhon - Read 19 Mar - 5*

A great 5 star read!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I also loved that one Odette! We read a lot of similar titles I think!

[Odette]

Perhaps we do! I enjoy a variety of genres and lately have been reading a number of historical fiction.
The quality of writing was very impressive in Code Name Hélène, and the two timelines worked so well together.
Ariel Lawhon has written several other books, and feel I should try another one.

[Kim]

Finished my 1st of this Challenge with:-

'O' from 'SEASON' - book title:-
One by One by Chris Carter

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Odette wrote: "Perhaps we do! I enjoy a variety of genres and lately have been reading a number of historical fiction.
The quality of writing was very impressive in Code Name Hélène, and the two ..."

The last I read by her was The Frozen River (last year) and it was brilliant! Shot to the top of my favourites for last year. So I would recommend that one for sure!

[Odette]

Brenda wrote:

Thanks, Brenda. It looks interesting!

[Cherie]

Finished today :)

Autumn 2024 Challenge
Duration: 1/3/24 - 31/5/24
Level: Easy (Tasks)
5/6

TASKS: Each title must contain the following:

1. A colour

Under the Blood-Red Sun by Salisbury 3 stars 3/3/24

2. A number

50% Off Murder by Josie Belle 3 stars 8/3/24

3. A first name

Violet Kelly and the Jade Owl by Fiona Britton 3 stars 20/3/24

4. A place

The Garden of Hopes and Dreams by Barbara Hannay AA 3 stars 5/3/24

5. A form of water

The Redgum River Retreat by Sandie Docker AA 4 stars 6/3/24

6. A day, month or season

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin 3 stars 4/3/24

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Cherie :)

[Janine]

Finished #5 A Form of Water
Heart of the River by Cheryl Adnams(AA) 5*

[Janine]

Finished #2 A Number in the Title
One Last Secret by Adele Parks 3*

[Elisabeth]

I've used clouds as a form of water--as in water vapour-- Agatha Christie's Death in the Clouds. Don't know what clouds are if not made of water. :)

[Janine]

Finished #6 A Day, Month or Season
See You In September by Charity Norman 3*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elisabeth wrote: "I've used clouds as a form of water--as in water vapour-- Agatha Christie's Death in the Clouds. Don't know what clouds are if not made of water. :)"

You make a good argument Elisabeth!

[Janine]

Finished #3 A First name in the title
What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan(AA) 4*

[Tr1sha]

Just checking - will you accept The Blacker the Berry... by Wallace Thurman for “colour”? If not there’s still plenty of time to read something else.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Tr1sha wrote: "Just checking - will you accept The Blacker the Berry... by Wallace Thurman for “colour”? If not there’s still plenty of time to read something else."

Yes Trisha that is fine.

[Tr1sha]

Thank you, Phrynne.

[MaryG2E]

Can you please add me to the list of participants Brenda? I realise that I have on hand almost all of the books that would fulfil the tasks. One question - does the word 'Month' fulfill the requirement for the Month task? Or does it need to state a particular month?

AR Autumn 2024 Challenge
Duration: 01/03/24 - 31/05/24
Level: Easy, i.e. 6 books, including 2 AAs
Progress: 0/6

1. A colour
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

2. A number
The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult

3. A first name
Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple

4. A place
Damascus by Christos Tsiolkas (AA)

5. A form of water
Canticle Creek by Adrian Hyland (AA)

6. A day, month or season
The Cruellest Month by Louise Penny

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome Mary! If you could find one which has a specific day, month or season, it would be better. If not, just go with the one you have :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I have finished! Just by coincidence all the books I chose for it were on my March list:)

Autumn 2024 Challenge
Duration: 1/3/24 - 31/5/24
Level: Hard
13/13

TASKS:

1. A colour. On the Blue Train by Kristel Thornell AA 4 stars 28/3/24

2. A number. 23rd Midnight by James Patterson 4 stars 18/3/24

3. A first name. What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan AA 5 stars 2/3/24

4. A place. A Deadly Walk in Devon by Nicholas George 4 stars 17/3/24

5. A form of water. The Rockpool Murder by Emylia Hall 4 stars 6/3/24

6. A day, month or season Summer of Blood by Dave Warner AA 3 stars 31/3/24



SPELL OUT

H Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones 5 stars 12/3/24
A The Burning Rooms by Anni Taylor AA 5 stars 11/3/24
R Random in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 2/3/24
V Murder Between the Covers by Elaine Viets 4 stars 24/3/24
E Killer on the Fens by Joy Ellis 5 stars 3/3/24
S Murder Marks the Page by Karen Rose Smith 4 stars 16/3/24
T The Jam Queens by Josephine Moon AA 5 stars 16/3/24

[MaryG2E]

Brenda wrote: "Welcome Mary! If you could find one which has a specific day, month or season, it would be better. If not, just go with the one you have :)"

I have the book, The Cruellest Month, at home, sitting in my TBR pile. One of the novels in the Inspector Gamache series by Louise Penny. So I would prefer to stick with this, rather than seek out another title.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I have finished! Just by coincidence all the books I chose for it were on my March list:)

Autumn 2024 Challenge
Duration: 1/3/24 - 31/5/24
Level: Hard
13/13

TASKS:

1. A colour. [book:On the Blu..."

Great work Phrynne! Perhaps you should do another round ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Go for it Mary.

[Jonquil]

February 2024 presented one thing after another. Fingers crossed that things have smoothed out now, so I am signing up. Thanks.

Autumn 2024 Challenge
March 1 -May 31, 2024
Level: Hard

14/14
4/4 AA

1. A color. Dressed in Pink Diana Stone 3/27 ★★★
2. A number. Five Furry Familiars Lynn Cahoon 3/5 ★★★
3. A first name. Wax Flowers for Gloria Pat Flower 3/1 ★★★ AA
4. A place. Hades Candice Fox 3/5 ★★★★ AA
5. A form of water. Swiftwater Enemies Danica Winters 3/16 ★★★
6. A day, month or season Tuesday's Gone Nicci French 4/16 ★★★



S Scorpion Mountain John Flanagan 4/5 ★★★★★ AA
U An Unforeseen Demise: A witchy cozy mystery P.A. Mason 3/9 ★★★★ AA
N Not Quite a Ghost Anne Ursu 3/3 ★★★
S Seduced by the Wolf Terry Spear 3/9 ★★★★
H Hammers and Homicide Paula Charles 3/21 ★★★★
I Indigo Slam Robert Crais 3/5 ★★★★
N Not Your Crush's Cauldron April Asher 4/2 ★★★★
E Every Exquisite Thing Matthew Quick 3/4 ★★

[Jazzy]

The last of the autumn leaves

Autumn 2024 Challenge
Duration: 1/3/24 - 31/5/24
Level: Easy
6/6



TASKS: Each title must contain the following:
🍁 1. A colour.
Parsha in Pink - Weekly inspiration from the Parsha to ignite the lives and Hearts of Women Today (2016) - Rebbetzin Mindy Bodner-Lankry 28/3/24 5★
🍁 2. A number.
🦘Four Puddings and a Funeral (2017) - H.Y. Hanna AA 17/3/24 5★
🍁 3. A first name.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964) - Roald Dahl 22/3/24 5★
🍁4. A place.
🦘This is the Grass (1972) - Alan Marshall AA The Grass - a nice place to stretch out in the sun 13/3/24 5★
🍁 5. A form of water.
🦘Muffins and Mourning Tea (2016) - H.Y. Hanna AA Tea - boiled water infused with tea leaves 11/2/24 5★
🍁 6. A day, month or season.
Friday the Rabbi Slept Late (1964) - Harry Kemelman 31/3/24 5★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jonquil wrote: "February 2024 presented one thing after another. Fingers crossed that things have smoothed out now, so I am signing up. Thanks.

Autumn 2024 Challenge
March 1 -May 31, 2024
Level: Hard

0/14
0/4 AA..."

Welcome Jonquil :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Jazzy.

[Janine]

Challenge Completed
Autumn 2024 Challenge
Duration: 1/3/24 - 31/5/24
Level: Easy
6/6

TASKS: Each title must contain the following:

1. A colour
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn READ 4/4/24 5*

2. A number
One Last Secret by Adele Parks READ 27/3/24 3*

3. A first name
What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan(AA) READ 30/3/24 4*

4. A place
The Milliner of Bendigo by Darry Fraser(AA) READ 15/3/24 4*

5. A form of water
Heart of the River by Cheryl Adnams(AA) READ 24/3/24 5*

6. A day, month or season
See You In September by Charity Norman READ 28/3/24 3*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Janine!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Jonquil, Jazzy and Janine. All J's!

[Steve]

Last night, I finished my last book for this challenge, for I of RAINBOW, Redemptor by Jordan Ifueko. Thank you mods for a really enjoyable challenge! Below is my completed list:

TASKS

1. A colour. Blackveil by Kristen Britain ★★★★☆ 10/3
2. A number. The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah ★★★☆☆ 2/4
3. A first name. Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert ★★★★★ 29/3
4. A place. Hidden Valley by Annie Seaton AA ★★★★★ 2/3
5. A form of water. Shadow Over the Fens by Joy Ellis (Fens are a wetland) ★★★★☆ 16/3
6. A day, month or season. To Autumn, With Love by Michelle Montebello AA ★★★☆☆ 21/3

SPELL IT OUT

R The Rose Code by Kate Quinn ★★★★★ 20/3
A All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr ★★★★★ 27/3
I Redemptor by Jordan Ifueko ★★★★☆ 6/4
N The Foster Family by Nicole Trope AA ★★★★☆ 31/3
B Bulldozed: Scott Morrison’s Fall and Anthony Albanese’s Rise by Niki Savva AA ★★★★★ 12/3
O Once Lured by Blake Pierce ★★★★★ 1/3
W Web of Deceit by Katherine Howell AA ★★★★★ 3/3

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Steve:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great job Steve! Powered through this one :)

[Odette]

Completed
Autumn 2024 Challenge
Duration: 1/3/24 - 31/5/24
Level: Easy
6/6

TASKS: Each title must contain the following:

1. A colour.
Red Mandarin Dress by Qiu Xiaolong - Read 9 Apr - 4*
2. A number:
Question 7 by Richard Flanagan - Read 3 Mar - 5* - AA
3. A first name:
Code Name Hélène by Ariel Lawhon - Read 19 Mar - 5*
4. A place:
Glenrock by Lee Christine - Read 23 Mar - 5* - AA
5. A form of water:
Broken Bay by Margaret Hickey - Read 11 Mar - 5* - AA
6. A day, month or season:
The Winter Dress by Lauren Chater - Read 9 Mar - 5* - AA

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Odette!

[Odette]

Thanks, Brenda
Enjoyed all the books I read for the challenge.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's great! A real bonus :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Great work Odette:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished :)

Autumn 2024 Challenge
Duration: 1/3/24 - 31/5/24
Level: Hard
13/13

TASKS: Each title must contain the following:

1. A colour.
The Girl with the Red Hair by Imogen Matthews 4★s 16/3/24

2. A number.
Four Dogs Missing by Rhys Gard 5★s 22/3/24 AA

3. A first name.
Hillary's Final Case by Faith Martin 5★s 10/4/24

4. A place.
Pheasants Nest by Louise Milligan 2★s 21/3/24 AA

5. A form of water.
The Sea Captain's Wife by Jackie French 5★s 6/3/24 AA

6. A day, month or season
A Magical Summer by Rhonda Forrest 4★s 7/4/24



SPELL OUT Using either first letter of title (disregarding "A", "An" or "The" if you choose to) or either the first or last initial of the author. For the difficult letters - Q, X and Z, you may use a book in which the letter appears somewhere in the title or author's first or last name.

H Return to Warrapinya by Barbara Hannay 5★s 24/3/24 AA
A The Dock Girl's Shame by AnneMarie Brear 5★s 11/3/24 AA
R Red Dirt Home by Renae Black 5★s 13/3/24 AA
V A Death in Venice by Verity Bright 4★s 23/3/24
E Hunted on the Fens by Joy Ellis 5★s 7/3/24
S The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill 5★s 14/3/24 AA
T The Burning Rooms by Anni Taylor 5★s 12/3/24 AA

[Kim]

Finished my 2nd of this Challenge with:-

'S' from 'SEASON' - book title:-
Sister in Trouble by S.A. McEwen - AA

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

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Brenda:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Phrynne :)