April 2024 Featured Author - Ann Cleeves

[Jasmine's]

Finished 27/04/24

April Featured Author - Ann Cleeves
Duration: 1/4/24 - 30/4/24
Level: EASY
4/4

TASKS

#1. Ann Cleeves is best known for her two famous series, 'Vera' featuring D.I Vera Stanhope and 'Shetland' which stars D.I.Jimmy Perez. Her newest series stars Matthew Venn and is called Two Rivers.
**Read a book from a series
Postmortem Patricia Cornwell 4* 27/04/24

#2. Ann grew up in England, first in Herefordshire and then in Devon
**Read a book set in England
The House We Grew Up In Lisa Jewell 4* 19/04/24

#3. She has written approximately 112 books and three series, and has been translated into at least 16 languages
**Read a book by an author who has written more than one series.
The Princess Companion: A Retelling of The Princess and the Pea Melanie Cellier AA 4* 07/04/24

#4. Ann's books have won many awards and have been made into popular TV series.
**Read a book where the first letter of every word in its title can be found in TV SERIES (two word title minimum)
The Elite Kiera Cass 4* 21/04/24

BONUS
**Read a book by Ann Cleeves

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Great work Jasmine!

[Helen]

Finished my April Challenge :)

April Featured Author - Ann Cleeves
Duration: 1/4/24 - 30/4/24
Level: Easy
4/4

#1. Ann Cleeves is best known for her two famous series, 'Vera' featuring D.I Vera Stanhope and 'Shetland' which stars D.I.Jimmy Perez. Her newest series stars Matthew Venn and is called Two Rivers.
**Read a book from a series OR
The Girl with a Secret Kate Hewitt Done 4* 28/4/24

#2. Ann grew up in England, first in Herefordshire and then in Devon
**Read a book set in England OR
Death in the Spires K.J. Charles Done 4* 13/4/24 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#3. She has written approximately 112 books and three series, and has been translated into at least 16 languages

**Read a book by an author who has written more than one series.
Danger in the Outback Nicole Flockton AA Done 11/4/24 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#4. Ann's books have won many awards and have been made into popular TV series.

**Read a book where the first letter of every word in its title can be found in TV SERIES (two word title minimum)
Sapphire Island Secret Barbara Hannay AA Done 5* 4/4/24 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

BONUS
**Read a book by Ann Cleeves

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Helen!

[Helen]

Phrynne wrote: "Well done Helen!"

Thanks Phrynne

[Sue]

Complete!

April Featured Author - Ann Cleeves
Duration: 1/4/24 - 30/4/24
Level: Hard
12/12 5/4 AA

TASKS

✔︎#1. Read a book from a series - Farewell to the East End: The Last Days of the East End Midwives by Jennifer Worth 4/4 3★

✔︎#2. Read a book set in England - The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce 9/4 4★

✔︎#3. Read a book by an author who has written more than one series - Green Monkey Dreams: Stories by Isobelle Carmody AA 9/4 3★

✔︎#4. Read a book which has won an award - The Echo Maker by Richard Powers 26/4 5★



BONUS
✔︎Read a book by Ann Cleeves - The Rising Tide 14/4 4★


SPELL OUT
✔︎M - The Countess from Kirribilli: The mysterious and free-spirited literary sensation who beguiled the world by Joyce Morgan AA 14/4 5★
✔︎A - The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein 17/4 5★
✔︎T - The House on Carnaval Street by Deborah Rodriguez 8/4 4★
✔︎T - The Quiet American by Graham Greene 23/4 4★
✔︎H - The Honey Flow by Kylie Tennant AA 30/4 4★
✔︎E - Edenglassie by Melissa Lucashenko AA 21/4 4★
✔︎W - Wild Abandon by Emily Bitto AA 28/4 4★

[#Teresa]

Finished

April Featured Author - Ann Cleeves
Duration: 1/4/24 - 30/4/24
Level: Hard
9/9
5/5 AA

TASKS

#1. Read a mystery: The Day After the Party by Nicole Trope AA 1/5/24 4*

#2. Read a book set in England: Foul Play at Seal Bay by Judy Leigh (Set in Cornwall) 14/4/24 3*

#3. Read a book by an author who has written more than one series:
Betrayal by Fiona McIntosh AA 30/4/24 4*

#4. Read a book where the first letter of every word in its title can be found in TV SERIES (two word title minimum)
Vincent & Sien by Silvia Kwon AA 6/4/24 4*



SPELL OUT

J - Before You Knew My Name by Jacqueline Bublitz AA 30/4/24 3*
I - Imitation in Death by J.D. Robb 17/9/24 3*
M - The Accident by Katie McMahon AA 4/4/24 3*
M - Just Married by Kiersten Modglin 14/4/24 4*
Y - Your Perfect Year by Charlotte Lucas 20/4/24 5*

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Sue and Teresa.

[Rachel]

Finished:
APRIL Aussie Readers Challenge Featured Author - Ann Cleeves
Duration: 1/4/24 - 30/4/24
Level: MEDIUM
8/8 2/2 AA

SPELL OUT
✅S-The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab 7 Apr 2024 ⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅T-The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo* (Malaysia) 14 Apr 2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅A-The Goldminer's Sister by Alison Stuart (AA) 22 Apr 2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅N-The Night Ship by Jess Kidd 4 Apr 2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅H-The Red Palace by June Hur* (Korea) 20 Apr 2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅O-The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 2 Apr 2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅P-The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 11 Apr 2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅E-An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten* (Sweden) 17 Apr 2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done JP, Sandy, Carolyn and Phrynne!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Great work Rachel!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great work Rachel!

[TheMadHatter]

Having a shocking reading year and still playing catch-up - but I am not giving up :-). A week late on this one, but finally finished.

Tasks

#1. Ann Cleeves is best known for her two famous series, 'Vera' featuring D.I Vera Stanhope and 'Shetland' which stars D.I.Jimmy Perez. Her newest series stars Matthew Venn and is called Two Rivers. Read a mystery.
Appointment with Death by Agatha Christie
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 9/4/24

#2. Ann grew up in England, first in Herefordshire and then in Devon. Read a book set in England.
Emma by Jane Austen
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars) - 4/5/24

#3. She has written approximately 112 books and three series, and has been translated into at least 16 languages. Read a book by an author who has written more than one series.
Retribution by Sarah Barrie AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 18/4/24

#4. Ann's books have won many awards and have been made into popular TV series. Read a book where the first letter of every word in its title can be found in TV SERIES (two word title minimum).
The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars) - 8/5/24

BONUS
**Read a book by Ann Cleeves
Raven Black
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done TMH!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great work MH! Glad to see you persevering!