**Summer Challenge: Favourite Things**

[Jackmeister]

Finished my first two.

#4 Your favourite place as the main setting - Aust The Final Siren by Nicki Edwards AA🇦🇺 - 4⭐️ - 2/12/24

#5 Takes place during your favourite time period - Olden days
Dead Man's Chest by Kerry Greenwood AA🇦🇺 - 4⭐️ - 18/12/24

[Janine]

Finished Favourite Time Period - Christmas
Christmas By Candlelight by Karen Swan 4*

[Rachel]

AUSSIE READERS SUMMER 2025 CHALLENGE-My favourite things
Duration: 1/12/24 - 28/2/25
Level: Easy
7/7 2/2 AA

#1 Your favourite genre: The Woman in the Green Dress by Tea Cooper* (Australia) 10 Feb 2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review AA
#2 Written by one of your favourite authors: Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie* (Nigeria) 8 Feb 2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
#3 Your favourite colour cover: Chasing the Light by Jesse Blackadder* (Antarctica) 20 Jan 2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review AA
#4 Your favourite place as the main setting: Hamish Macbeth Mysteries: Books One – Ten by M.C. Beaton* (Scotland) 6 Jan 2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
#5 Takes place during your favourite time period: Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone by Diana Gabaldon* 31 Jan 2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
#6 Takes place during your favourite season: Rain Girl by Gabi Kreslehner* (Austria) 17 Jan 2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
#7 Read a favourite of your choice, that has been on your TBR for at least a year: The Woman Who Breathed Two Worlds by Selina Siak Chin Yoke* (Malaysia) 18 Feb 2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome to the challenge Rachel!!!

[Tanu]

Finished my third, yay! The Creeper by Margaret Hickey. 🇦🇺 AA 🌲

Unfortunately didn't enjoy this as much as her Mark Ariti ones but it was still a worthwhile read. I love reading Aussie rural crime books as I can 'travel' to the country/bush/outback without leaving my chair!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Tanu wrote: "Finished my third, yay! The Creeper by Margaret Hickey. Unfortunately didn't enjoy this as much as her Mark Ariti ones but it was still a worthwhile read. I love re..."

Armchair travellers Tanu!

[Tanu]

Brenda wrote: "Tanu wrote: "Finished my third, yay! The Creeper by Margaret Hickey. Unfortunately didn't enjoy this as much as her Mark Ariti ones but it was still a worthwhile re..."

Exactly! For whatever reason, books are so much more vivid to me than travel blogs.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

And much more inspiring I think :)

[Kerri_M]

All finished
Thanks Mods!
**Summer 2024/2025 Challenge - My Favourite Things**
Duration: 1/12/24 - 28/2/25
Level: Easy
7/7 AA 2/2

#1 Your favourite genre - Crime
✅ Murder at Midnight - Faith Martin - aka A Narrow Victory - - 1/12/2024 - ★★★★
#2 Written by one of your favourite authors
✅ The Twist of a Knife - Anthony Horowitz - 3/12/2024 - ★★★★
#3 Your favourite colour cover - Blue/green
✅ The Trapped Girl - Robert Dugoni - 24/12/2024 - ★★★★
#4 Your favourite place as the main setting - Melbourne
✅ Crosskill - Garry Disher - A.A - 19/12/2024 - ★★★★
#5 Takes place during your favourite time period - prewar
✅ An Assassination on the Agenda - T.E. Kinsey - 20/12/2024 - ★★★★
#6 Takes place during your favourite season - Spring
✅ A Fire at the Exhibition - T.E. Kinsey - 14/12/2024 - ★★★★
#7 Read a favourite of your choice, that has been on your TBR for at least a year
✅ The Detective Up Late - Adrian McKinty - A.A - 13/12/2024 - ★★★★

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wow that was quick Kerri! Well done :)

[Bec]

Well done Kerri!

[Janine]

Finished 2 more

Favourite Place - Paris
The Secret Photograph by Siobhan Curham 3*

Favourite Season - Summer
The Summer Skies by Jenny Colgan 3*

[Odette]

Finished another book:

#5 Takes place during your favourite time period: Future
Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky - Read 26 Dec - 3*

[Lee at ReadWriteWish]

Read my 4th, taking place during my favourite season - Christmas.

Doomsday Book by Connie Willis

This was a re-read of a favourite, but I feel like I loved it even more the second time around. 5 out of 5 obviously. My review is here

[Janine]

Finished 10/21

Favourite Place - Paris
Seven Nights in Paris by Tasmina Perry 4*

[Odette]

Finished 7th book:

#2 Written by one of your favourite authors:
Psykhe by Kate Forsyth - Read 27 Dec - 4* - AA

[Sally906]

COMPLETED: Seasonal Challenge: Summer - My Favourite Things

Duration: Dec 1 - February 28

Level - Easy: Read one book for each category (min 2 AAs) = 7 books

#1 My favourite genre - cosy mysteries ✔️
The Incident of the Book in the Nighttime by Vicki Delany - 26/12/24 - 5★s

#2 Written by one of my favourite authors - Kristin Painter ✔️
Nixed in New Orleans: A Frost & Crowe Mystery by Kristen Painter - 11/12/24 - 5★s

#3 My favourite colour cover - Blue ✔️
Haunting and Homicide by Ava Burke - 28/12/24 - 5★s

#4 My favourite place as the main setting - Australia ✔️
The Knitting Club at Wagtail Ridge by Janet Gover - 14/12/24 - 5★s - AA

#5 Takes place during my favourite time period - Christmas ✔️
A Tullagulla Christmas by Heather Reyburn - 01/12/24 - 5★s - AA

#6 Takes place during my favourite season - Winter ✔️
Blizzard of Love by Erin Wright - 03/12/24 - 5★s

#7 Read a favourite of your choice, that has been on My TBR for at least a year ✔️
Dangerous Associations by Rita Lee Chapman - 18/12/24 - 2★s - AA

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Sally!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Great work Sally!

[Odette]

Finished 9th book:

#1 Your favourite genre: Literary Fiction
2. The Weekend by Charlotte Wood - Read 31 Dec - 5* - AA

[Janine]

Finished another Favourite Season - Summer
The Summer Swap by Sarah Morgan 4*

[Kim]

Finished my first of this Challenge (not an auspicious start!) with:-

#6. Takes place during your favourite season - Christmas:-
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren

Rated this one as 2* (4/10). My review is here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bad luck Kim - it can only get better!

[Kim]

Brenda wrote: "Bad luck Kim - it can only get better!"

Definitely Brenda - can't get much worse!

[Janine]

Finished a book with my favourite colour cover
The Fallen Woman by Fiona McIntosh(AA) 4*

[Janine]

Favourite Season - Summer
The Good Dog by Simon Rowell(AA) 4*

[Cherie]

Finished :)

**Summer 2024/2025 Challenge - My Favourite Things**
Duration: 1/12/24 - 28/2/25
Level: Easy 7/7

#1 Your favourite genre

Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas - YA Genre 2 stars 14/12/24

#2 Written by one of your favourite authors

Bikinis and Murder by H.Y. Hanna AA 3.5 stars 12/12/24

#3 Your favourite colour cover

United States of Japan by Peter Tieryas (black) 3 stars 17/12/24

#4 Your favourite place as the main setting

Vendetta by Sarah Barrie (Australia) AA 3 stars 9/12/24

#5 Takes place during your favourite time period

Attachments by Rainbow Rowell (90's) 3 stars 2/12/24

#6 Takes place during your favourite season

Playing for Love by H.Y. Hanna AA - Summer 2.5 stars 8/1/25

#7 Read a favourite of your choice, that has been on your TBR for at least a year

Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas 5 stars 29/12/24

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Cherie!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Great work Cherie!

[Janine]

Favourite Place - Paris
Someday in Paris by Olivia Lara 2*

[Lorraine]

Challenge complete.

Summer 2024/2025 Challenge - My Favourite Things**
Duration: 1/12/24 - 28/2/25
Level: Easy, 1 book for each category (min 2 AAs)
7/7

#1 Your favourite genre - murder mystery
The Good Dog by Simon Rowell (AA) ✅ 3* (4/1)

#2 Written by one of your favourite authors
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty (AA) ✅ 4* (8/1)

#3 Your favourite colour cover - shades of purple
Face Her Fear by Lisa Regan ✅ 4* (3/12)

#4 Your favourite place as the main setting- UK
The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith ✅ 4* (13/1)

#5 Takes place during your favourite time period - Christmas
The Twelve Topsy-Turvy, Very Messy Days of Christmas by James Patterson ✅ 4* (3/12)

#6 Takes place during your favourite season - Winter
The Christmas Book Hunt by Jenny Colgan ✅ 3* (3/12)

#7 Read a favourite of your choice, that has been on your TBR for at least a year
The Babylonian Codex by C.S. Graham ✅ 2* (8/12)

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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Lorraine!

[Kim]

Finished my 2nd of this Challenge with:-

#7. Read a favourite of your choice that has been on TBR for over a year - since 2017:-
The Mistake by K.L. Slater

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

[Janine]

1) My favourite genre - Crime
Out in Nowhere by Fleur McDonald(AA) 4*

[Janine]

7) Favourite of my choice
Once Burnt, Twice Shy by Karly Lane(AA) 4*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome to the challenge Oliver.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oliver wrote: "Thank you! Wish me luck
#2 Written by one of your favourite authors

Deciding whether to read a Jeff Kinney, Morris Gleitzman, or James Patterson book"

Make sure you put the whole challenge into the one post Oliver, the one I've linked to your name :) You can post about the books you read etc as new posts, but edit your original post to update :)

[Jackmeister]

Finished another two.

#1 your favourite genre - Mystery
A Body in 3B by Eryn Scott - 4⭐️ - 30/12/25

#6 Takes place during your favourite season - Spring
Pushing Up Daisies by Rosemary Harris - 4⭐️ - 16/1/25

[Lorraine]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Lorraine!"

Thanks 😊

[Kim]

Finished my 3rd of this Challenge with:-

#4. Your favourite place as the main setting - Australia:-
The Way It Is Now by Garry Disher - AA

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

[Janine]

Favourite Colour Cover - Blue
Outback Wind: The Jillaroo by Annie Seaton(AA) 3*

[Janine]

Favourite Colour Cover - Blue
The Rivertown Vet by Jennifer Scoullar(AA) 4*

[Lee at ReadWriteWish]

Just finished my favourite cover colour - blue.

The Five Year Plan by Jodi Gibson

Cute read - 3 1/2 stars, my review is here

[Jonquil]

Summer Challenge-Favorite Things
12/1/24 - 1/31/25

14/14 DONE
10/4 AA

1 Favorite genre - mystery Wake Shelley Burr 12/5 ★★★★ AA
2 Favorite genre - mystery Two Down, Bun to Go H.Y. Hanna 12/9 ★★★ AA

3 Favorite author Grave Intent Fiona Tarr 1/16 ★★★★ AA
4 Favorite author The Bookstore at Rivers End Phillipa Nefri Clark 1/7 ★★★★★ AA

5 Favorite color cover - blue The Fatality at the Funeral Grace York 1/2 ★★★ AA
6 Favorite color cover - blue Dark Edges Catherine Lee 1/10 ★★★★★ AA

7 Favorite place as the main setting - small town The Girl by the Grave Grace York 1/12 ★★★ AA
8 Favorite place as the main setting - small town Surfboards and Suspects Stacey Alabaster 12/13 ★★★

9 Favorite time period - now Marco's Temptation Fiona McArthur 12/7 ★★ AA
10 Favorite time period - now Smoky Mountains Mystery Lena Diaz 1/9 ★★★★★

11 Favorite season - Spring Scandal in Spring Lisa Kleypas 1/17 ★★★★
12 Favorite season - Spring Spring in Sweetwater County Ciara Knight 1/17 ★★★★

13 Favorite 1+ year on TBR Murder at the Carnival Helen Goltz 1/9 ★★★★★ AA
14 Favorite 1+ year on TBR The Dastardly Debutante Helen Goltz 1/12 ★★★★★ AA

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Jonquil!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished :)

**Summer 2024/2025 Challenge - My Favourite Things**
Duration: 1/12/24 - 28/2/25
Level: Hard
21/21

#1 Your favourite genre - Historical Fiction
a) The Hidden Storyteller by Mandy Robotham 5★s 16/12/24
b) The Night on the Darling River by Darry Fraser 4★s 5/12/24 AA
c) A Dangerous Game by Mandy Robotham 5★s 12/1/25

#2 Written by one of your favourite authors - Phillipa Nefri Clark / Rachel Caine / Joy Ellis
a) The Secrets of Willow Bay by Phillipa Nefri Clark 5★s 18/1/25 AA
b) Trapper Road 4★s 27/12/24
c) Secrets on the Fens 5★s 17/12/24

#3 Your favourite colour cover - Blue
a) The Heirloom by Julie Brooks 4★s 15/1/25 AA
b) Wings Above the Mallee by Leonie Kelsall 4★s 5/1/25 AA
c) The Photographer's Secret by Ellie Midwood 4★s 10/1/25

#4 Your favourite place as the main setting - Australia
a) The Summerfield Saddler by Penelope Janu 4.5★s 11/12/24 AA
b) Twist of Fate by Karly Lane 3★ 1/12/24 AA
c) Finding Joy in Oyster Bay by Susan Duncan 5★s 2/12/24 AA

#5 Takes place during your favourite time period - Christmas
a) The Christmas Match by Phillipa Nefri Clark 4★s 13/12/24 AA
b) A Tullagulla Christmas by Heather Reyburn 5★s 6/12/24 AA
c) A Christmas Surprise in Pelican Crossing by Maggie Christensen 4.5★s 1/12/24 AA

#6 Takes place during your favourite season - Spring
a) The Last Quarter by Nicki Edwards 4★s AA
b) Death at an Irish Wedding by Ellie Brannigan 5★s 11/12/24
c) One Dark Night by Hannah Richell 4.5★s 19/12/25 AA

#7 Read a favourite of your choice, that has been on your TBR for at least a year
a) Rings, Rocks and Murder by D.C. Pitt 5★s 6/12/24 AA
b) Killer Music by Tammy L. Grace 4.5★s 26/12/25
c) The Secret by Lee Child 5★s 28/12/24

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Jonquil and Brenda!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Phrynne :)

[Janine]

My favourite Genre - Crime
The Ledge by Christian White(AA) 3*

[Odette]

Finished 2 more, 17/21

#2 Written by one of your favourite authors:
1. The Women by Kristin Hannah - Read 23 Jan - 5*

The Women was a 5* read for me and highly recommend it. It is the 4th book I have read by the author and have enjoyed them all.

#5 Takes place during your favourite time period: Present/Recent Past
1. The River Seine Killings by Simon McCleave - Read 23 Jan - 3.5*