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Duration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard
9/9
TASKS
#1. **Read a book set in England
#2. **Read a best selling book
#3. **Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
#4. **Read a book from a series
BONUS
**Read a book by Richard Osman
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Duration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard
10/10
TASKS
#1. Richard Osman was born in the UK. He studied politics and sociology at Trinity College, Cambridge.
**Read a book by an English author OR
**Read a book set in England
#2. Osman is a TV presenter, producer, director and novelist. His debut novel was published in 2020 and sold over a million copies just in the UK.
**Read a debut novel OR
**Read a best selling book
#3. Osman's first series is called The Thursday Murder Club and it features residents of a retirement home investigating crimes.
**Read a book which has a day of the week in the title OR
**Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
#4. Richard Osman has just started a second series called We Solve Murders starring a retired cop, his daughter in law and a famous author.
**Read a book from a series OR
**Read another book which features either a retired cop or a famous author
BONUS
**Read a book by Richard Osman -
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December Featured Author - Richard OsmanDuration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: hard (4AA)
14/14
#1. **Read a book by an English author
The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding by Agatha Christie 4/12 4★
#2. **Read a debut novel
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce 1/12 3.5★
#3. **both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
The Clocks by Agatha Christie 5/12 4★
#4. **Read a book from a series
Strangers in Death by J.D. Robb 3/12 4★
BONUS: **Read a book by Richard Osman
We Solve Murders by Richard Osman 12/12 4★
O- O' Artful Death by Sarah Stewart Taylor 2/12 2★
S- Two Steps Forward by Graeme Simsion, Anne Buist 22/12 4.5★ (AA)
M- Sheltered by Melody Horrill 7/12 5★ (AA)
A- Red Notice by Andy McNab 18/12 2.5★
N- Night's Edge by Charlaine Harris, Maggie Shayne, Barbara Hambly 16/12 3★
C- Calling Mrs Christmas by Carole Matthews 14/12 3★
L- The Wattle Seed Inn by Leonie Kelsall 10/12 4★ (AA)
U- A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin 23/12 3.5★
B- Back on Track by Tricia Stringer 24/12 4★ (AA)
December Featured Author - Richard Osman
Duration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: MEDIUM - Spell Out (minimum 2 AA)
M My Name Is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout finished 4/12/24 4.5⭐
U Christmas Presents by Lisa Unger finished 22/12/24 3⭐
R Radiant Heat by Sarah-Jane Collins🦘 finished 22/12/24 3⭐
D Delusions of Gender: by Cordelia Fine🦘 finished 9/12/24 3.5⭐
E Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake finished 15/12/24 4⭐
R Playground by Richard Powers finished 19/12/24 4⭐
December Featured Author - Richard OsmanDuration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
5/5
Completed 24th December.
TASKS
✅ #1. Read a book by an English author/Read a book set in England
Mud, Muck and Dead Things by Ann Granger - 20/12 - 5★
✅ #2. Read a debut novel
The Resemblance by Lauren Nossett - 12/12 - 4★
✅ #3. Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
Tipping Point by Dinuka McKenzie *AA* - 02/12 - 4★
✅ #4. Read a book which features a retired cop
Betrayal of Trust by J.A. Jance - 24/12 - 4.5★
✅ BONUS - Read a book by Richard Osman
We Solve Murders - 07/12 - 4★
December Featured Author - Richard OsmanDuration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard
10/10 5/4 AA
TASKS
✔︎1. **Read a book by an English author: Too Many Mothers - A Memoir Of An East End Childhood by Roberta Taylor 18/12 2★
✔︎2. **Read a debut novel: Maestro by Peter Goldsworthy AA 4/12 5★
✔︎3. **Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB: THE COMPLETE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, Cambridge Edition 15/12 4★
✔︎4. **Read a book from a series: Trace Elements by Donna Leon (Brunetti #29) 20/12 4★
BONUS
✔︎Read a book by Richard Osman: The Last Devil to Die 3/12 4★
SPELL OUT
✔︎D - Dirt Creek by Hayley Scrivenor AA 1/12 4★
✔︎E - Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson AA 12/12 3★
✔︎B - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus 10/12 5★
✔︎U - An Author Bites the Dust by Arthur W. Upfield AA 8/12 4★
✔︎T - The Chocolate Factory by Mary-Lou Stephens AA 15/12 4★
December Featured Author - Richard OsmanDuration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard (min 4AAs)
21/21
TASKS - Completed
#1. **Read a book by an English author OR **Read a book set in England
Stardust by Neil Gaiman 4 stars 2/12/24
#2. **Read a debut novel OR **Read a best selling book
Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 1/12/24
#3. **Read a book which has a day of the week in the title OR **Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir by Sandie Docker AA 4 stars 5/12/24
#4. **Read a book from a series OR **Read another book which features either a retired cop or a famous author
Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 6/12/24
BONUS
**Read a book by Richard Osman - Read all the authors books this year already.
SPELL IT OUT!!! - Completed
December Featured Author - Richard OsmanDuration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard - 4AA
110/11 Completed 22-DEC-2024
TASKS
#1. **Read a book set in England :
#2. **Read a best selling book :
#3. **Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB :
#4. **Read a book from a series :
SPELL OUT : ENGLAND
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🎄 December Featured Author - Richard Osman 🎄Duration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: easy
4/4
1/1 AA
TASKS
🎄 #1. Richard Osman was born in the UK. He studied politics and sociology at Trinity College, Cambridge.
**Read a book set in England
The Warning, A.J. Wills, 12/7/24, 3*
🎄#2. Osman is a TV presenter, producer, director and novelist. His debut novel was published in 2020 and sold over a million copies just in the UK.
**Read a best selling book
The Housemaid, Freida McFadden, 12/30/24, 4*
🎄 #3. Osman's first series is called The Thursday Murder Club and it features residents of a retirement home investigating crimes.
**Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
The House Between Tides, Sarah Maine, 12/23/24, 3*
🎄 #4. Richard Osman has just started a second series called We Solve Murders starring a retired cop, his daughter in law and a famous author.
**Read a book from a series
Exiles, Jane Harper, 12/11/24, 3*, AA
COMPLETED: December Featured Author - Richard OsmanDuration: Dec 1 - Dec 31
Level: Easy
#1 - Richard Osman was born in the UK✔️
Task: Read a book set in England
Murder at the Mayfair Hotel by C.J. Archer AA - 06/12/24 - 5★sHow if fits: Set in London (England)
#2 - Osman is a TV presenter, producer, director and novelist. ✔️
Task: Read a best selling book
Now or Never: Thirty-One on the Run by Janet Evanovich - 06/12/24 - 5★sHow it fits: Best selling book
#3 - Osman's first series is called The Thursday Murder Club ✔️
Task: Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
A Tullagulla Christmas by Heather Reyburn AA - 01/12/24 - 5★sHow it fits: Author Initials are HR
#4 - Richard Osman has just started a second series ✔️
Task: Read a book from a series
Blizzard of Love by Erin Wright - 03/12/24 - 4★sHow it fits: Is a book from the “Long Valley” series
I’m in! I’ve been wanting to read The Thursday Murder Club.December Featured Author - Richard Osman
Duration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy - Tasks (minimum 1 AA)
5/5
TASKS
Hands Down by Felix Francis
The Long Con by Barry Weston AA🇦🇺
A Body in 3B by Eryn Scott
The Final Siren by Nicki Edwards AA🇦🇺
**Read a book by Richard Osman
The Thursday Murder Club
December Featured Author - Richard OsmanDuration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
5/5 as of 22/12/24
Tasks
#1. Richard Osman was born in the UK. He studied politics and sociology at Trinity College, Cambridge. Read a book by an English author.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 15/12/24
#2. Osman is a TV presenter, producer, director and novelist. His debut novel was published in 2020 and sold over a million copies just in the UK. Read a best selling book.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars) - 9/12/24
#3. Osman's first series is called The Thursday Murder Club and it features residents of a retirement home investigating crimes.
Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars) - 10/12/24
#4. Richard Osman has just started a second series called We Solve Murders starring a retired cop, his daughter in law and a famous author. Read a book from a series.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 13/12/24
BONUS
**Read a book by Richard Osman
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 22/12/24
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🎄December Featured Author - Richard Osman 🎄Duration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
4/4 books (min 1 AA)
TASKS
#1. Richard Osman was born in the UK. He studied politics and sociology at Trinity College, Cambridge.
**Read a book by an English author OR
**Read a book set in England
✔ Fear on the Fens by Joy Ellis (read 7 Dec) 4★
#2. Osman is a TV presenter, producer, director and novelist. His debut novel was published in 2020 and sold over a million copies just in the UK.
**Read a best selling book
✔ Kill for Me, Kill for You by Steve Cavanagh (read 4 Dec) 5★
#3. Osman's first series is called The Thursday Murder Club and it features residents of a retirement home investigating crimes.
**Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
✔ The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth AA (read 16 Dec) 4★
#4. Richard Osman has just started a second series called We Solve Murders starring a retired cop, his daughter in law and a famous author.
**Read a book from a series
✔ Chain of Evidence by Garry Disher AA (read 13 Dec) 4★
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December Featured Author - Richard OsmanDuration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
4/4
TASKS
#1. Richard Osman was born in the UK. He studied politics and sociology at Trinity College, Cambridge.
Read a book by an English author -
#2. Osman is a TV presenter, producer, director and novelist. His debut novel was published in 2020 and sold over a million copies just in the UK.
Read a best selling book -
#3. Osman's first series is called The Thursday Murder Club and it features residents of a retirement home investigating crimes.
Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB -
#4. Richard Osman has just started a second series called We Solve Murders starring a retired cop, his daughter in law and a famous author.
Read a book from a series
BONUS
**Read a book by Richard Osman
December Featured Author - Richard Osman Duration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard 9/9 AA 5/5
TASKS
🎄☀️🎄#1. Richard Osman was born in the UK. He studied politics and sociology at Trinity College, Cambridge.
**Read a book by an English author OR
**Read a book set in England
The Sleeping and the Dead by Ann Cleeves (fits both)....3* 12/12/24
#2. Osman is a TV presenter, producer, director and novelist. His debut novel was published in 2020 and sold over a million copies just in the UK.
🎄☀️🎄**Read a debut novel
Love, In Theory by Elodie Cheesman AA....3.5* 07/12/24
OR
**Read a best selling book
#3. Osman's first series is called The Thursday Murder Club and it features residents of a retirement home investigating crimes.
🎄☀️🎄**Read a book which has a day of the week in the title
Tuesday Evenings with the Copeton Craft Resistance by Kate Solly AA....4* 14/12/24
OR
**Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
#4. Richard Osman has just started a second series called We Solve Murders starring a retired cop, his daughter in law and a famous author.
🎄☀️🎄**Read a book from a series
Death of a Ghost by M.C. Beaton....3.5* 03/12/24
OR
**Read another book which features either a retired cop or a famous author
SPELL OUT
🎄N - All the Beautiful Things by Katrina Nannestad AA....4.5* 16/12/24
🎄O - All the Golden Light by Siobhan O'Brien AA....3.5* 20/12/24
🎄V - Tess by Victoria Purman AA....3* 04/12/24
🎄E - Killer on the Fens by Joy Ellis....4* 08/12/24
🎄L - The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny....4* 24/12/24
December Featured Author - Richard OsmanDuration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: HARD
Tasks & Spell Out: 8/8
AA: 4/4
Bonus: 1/1
TASKS
✅1. Read a book set in England: Weyward by Emilia Hart AA - 05/12, 4⭐
✅2. Read a debut novel: Winter of the Wolf by Amanda Willimott AA - 08/12, 3⭐
✅3. Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB: Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray by Anita Heiss AA - 08/12, 5⭐
✅4. Read a book from a series: Outback by Patricia Wolf AA - 10/12, 5⭐
✅BONUS
Read a book by Richard Osman: The Man Who Died Twice - 14/12, 5⭐
SPELL OUT: Club
✅C Claus and Effect by Piper Rayne - 15/12, 2⭐
✅L Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison - 19/12, 3⭐
✅U Under the Mistletoe by Sue Moorcroft - 22/12, 4⭐
✅B Baking It Merry by Samantha Chase - 24/12, 2⭐
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December Featured Author - Richard OsmanDuration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
3/4
TASKS - subject to availability
#1. Read a book by an English author
#2. Read a best selling book
#3. Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB-
#4. Read a book from a series Stone Town by AA Margaret Hickey
December Featured Author - Richard OsmanDuration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
4/4
#1. Richard Osman was born in the UK. He studied politics and sociology at Trinity College, Cambridge.
**Read a book by an English author OR
**Read a book set in England
A Viking's Shadow H.L. Marsay Done 5* 14/12/24 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#2. Osman is a TV presenter, producer, director and novelist. His debut novel was published in 2020 and sold over a million copies just in the UK.
**Read a debut novel
Special Delivery Leesa Ronald AA Done 5* 10/12/24 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#3. Osman's first series is called The Thursday Murder Club and it features residents of a retirement home investigating crimes.
**Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
Over the River] Annie Seaton AA Done 5* 20/12/24 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#4. Richard Osman has just started a second series called We Solve Murders starring a retired cop, his daughter in law and a famous author.
**Read a book from a series
A Festive Featherwood FallsHeather Reyburn AA Done 5* 8/12/24 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
BONUS
**Read a book by Richard Osman
Finished :)
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December Featured Author - Richard OsmanDuration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
5/5
TASKS
#1. Richard Osman was born in the UK. He studied politics and sociology at Trinity College, Cambridge.
**Read a book by an English author
Murder Never Misses by Faith Martin READ 3/12/24 4*
#2. Osman is a TV presenter, producer, director and novelist. His debut novel was published in 2020 and sold over a million copies just in the UK.
**Read a best selling book
Storm Child by Michael Robotham(AA) READ 8/12/24 4*
#3. Osman's first series is called The Thursday Murder Club and it features residents of a retirement home investigating crimes.
**Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens by Shankari Chandran(AA) READ 10/12/24 3*
#4. Richard Osman has just started a second series called We Solve Murders starring a retired cop, his daughter in law and a famous author.
**Read a book from a series
Endgame by Sarah Barrie(AA) READ 17/12/24 3*
BONUS
**Read a book by Richard Osman
We Solve Murders READ 20/12/24 3*
Sign me up, please Phrynne! (unfortunately, I read We Solve Murders in October...)December Featured Author - Richard Osman
Duration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard
Progress: 10/10 AA: 6/6
TASKS
1. Richard Osman was born in the UK. He studied politics and sociology at Trinity College, Cambridge.
Read a book by an English author
2. Osman is a TV presenter, producer, director and novelist. His debut novel was published in 2020 and sold over a million copies just in the UK.
Read a best selling book
3. Osman's first series is called The Thursday Murder Club and it features residents of a retirement home investigating crimes.
Read a book which has a day of the week in the title
4. Richard Osman has just started a second series called We Solve Murders starring a retired cop, his daughter in law and a famous author.
Read a book from a series
SPELL-IT-OUT
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December Featured Author - Richard OsmanDuration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Medium
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December 2024 Featured Author - Richard OsmanEasy
4/4 DONE
1/1 AA
#1. Richard Osman was born in the UK. He studied politics and sociology at Trinity College, Cambridge.
** Read a book by an English author AND
** set in England The Marlow Murder Club Robert Thorogood 12/10 ★★★★
#2. Osman is a TV presenter, producer, director and novelist. His debut novel was published in 2020 and sold over a million copies just in the UK.
**Read a debut novel Wake Shelley Burr 12/5 ★★★★ AA
#3. Osman's first series is called The Thursday Murder Club and it features residents of a retirement home investigating crimes.
**Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB Right Behind Her Melinda Leigh 12/5 ★★★★★
#4. Richard Osman has just started a second series called We Solve Murders starring a retired cop, his daughter in law and a famous author.
**Read a book from a series (Max Revere, #1) Notorious Allison Brennan 12/4 ★★★★
December Featured Author - Richard OsmanDuration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
0/5
SPELL OUT
O Out in Nowhere by Fleur McDonald AA
S River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer
M One by One by Freida McFadden
A The Yellow Villa by Amanda Hampson AA
N Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks
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December Featured Author - Richard OsmanDuration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy (Tasks)
Progress: 4/4 (AA 1/1) - COMPLETED 29/12/24
TASKS
#1. Richard Osman was born in the UK. He studied politics and sociology at Trinity College, Cambridge.
**Read a book by an English author:
- FINISHED 10/12/24 - 5* (9.5/10)
#2. Osman is a TV presenter, producer, director and novelist. His debut novel was published in 2020 and sold over a million copies just in the UK.
**Read a best selling book:
- FINISHED 5/12/24 - 4* (9/10)
#3. Osman's first series is called The Thursday Murder Club and it features residents of a retirement home investigating crimes.
**Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB:
- FINISHED 29/12/24 - 4* (9/10)
#4. Richard Osman has just started a second series called We Solve Murders starring a retired cop, his daughter in law and a famous author.
**Read a book from a series - Rampart Trilogy #1:
- FINISHED 17/12/24 - 3* (6.5/10)
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Phrynne wrote: "📚 Welcome to the challenge Kim. 📚"Thanks Phrynne!
December Featured Author - Richard OsmanDuration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level:Easy
4/4
TASKS
#1. Richard Osman was born in the UK. He studied politics and sociology at Trinity College, Cambridge.
**Read a book by an English author
#2. Osman is a TV presenter, producer, director and novelist. His debut novel was published in 2020 and sold over a million copies just in the UK.
**Read a debut novel
#3. Osman's first series is called The Thursday Murder Club and it features residents of a retirement home investigating crimes.
**Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
#4. Richard Osman has just started a second series called We Solve Murders starring a retired cop, his daughter in law and a famous author.
**Read a book from a series
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Finished my first of this Challenge with:-#2. Read a best-selling book:
Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout
Rated this one as 4* (9/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
COMPLETED: December Featured Author - Richard OsmanDuration: Dec 1 - Dec 31
Level: Easy
#1 - Richard Osman was born in the UK✔️
Task: Read a book set in England
Murder at the Mayfair Hotel by C.J. Archer AA - 06/12/24 - 5★s
How if fits: Set in London (England)
#2 - Osman is a TV presenter, producer, director and novelist. ✔️
Task: Read a best selling book
Now or Never: Thirty-One on the Run by Janet Evanovich - 06/12/24 - 5★s
How it fits: Best selling book
#3 - Osman's first series is called The Thursday Murder Club ✔️
Task: Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
A Tullagulla Christmas by Heather Reyburn AA - 01/12/24 - 5★s
How it fits: Author Initials are HR
#4 - Richard Osman has just started a second series ✔️
Task: Read a book from a series
Blizzard of Love by Erin Wright - 03/12/24 - 4★s
How it fits: Is a book from the “Long Valley” series
Phrynne wrote: "Fast work Sally!"Reading two of my books this weekend for our readathon certainly helped 😀
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Finished my 3rd#3 Read a book with the Author's Initials in 'THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB'
Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens by Shankari Chandran(AA) 3*
Finished my first two.#4. Read a book from a series
The Final Siren by Nicki Edwards AA🇦🇺 - 4★ - 2/12/24
Bonus
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman - 4★ - 10/12/24
Finished my 2nd of this Challenge with:-#1. Read a book by an English author:
The Stranding by Kate Sawyer
Rated this one as 5* (9.5/10). My review is here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
December 2024 Featured Author - Richard OsmanEasy
4/4 DONE
1/1 AA
#1. Richard Osman was born in the UK. He studied politics and sociology at Trinity College, Cambridge.
** Read a book by an English author AND
** set in England The Marlow Murder Club Robert Thorogood 12/10 ★★★★
#2. Osman is a TV presenter, producer, director and novelist. His debut novel was published in 2020 and sold over a million copies just in the UK.
**Read a debut novel Wake Shelley Burr 12/5 ★★★★ AA
#3. Osman's first series is called The Thursday Murder Club and it features residents of a retirement home investigating crimes.
**Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB Right Behind Her Melinda Leigh 12/5 ★★★★★
#4. Richard Osman has just started a second series called We Solve Murders starring a retired cop, his daughter in law and a famous author.
**Read a book from a series (Max Revere, #1) Notorious Allison Brennan 12/4 ★★★★
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OK sign me up I'll work out the books as I goDecember Featured Author - Richard Osman
Duration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Easy
4/4. 1/1 AA
TASKS
#1. Read a book set in England: There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak 19 Dec 2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
#2. Read a best selling book: I Know My Love by Catherine Gaskin 26 Dec 2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review AA
#3. Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB: They Called Me a Lioness: A Palestinian Girl's Fight for Freedom by Ahed Tamimi* (Palestine) 17 Dec 2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
#4. Read a book from a series: When Hoopoes Go to Heaven by Gaile Parkin (eSwatini) 2 Dec 2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
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December Featured Author - Richard Osman
Duration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level:
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EASY - Tasks (minimum 1 AA)
MEDIUM - Spell Out (minimum 2 AA)
HARD - Tasks & Spell Out (minimum 4 AA)
Rules and guidelines: HERE
**Completed Challenges: When you have completed your challenge, please post your entire completed challenge as a new message indicating you have finished. A completed challenge must have the following information: (1) Link to book title, (2) Author's name, (3) Date you finished reading your book, (4) Your rating.
**Once you've posted your completed challenge, your name will be ticked off the list.
December 2024's Featured Author is Richard Osman
This is a two-part challenge, where you are welcome to complete either the task section or the spell section, or both. A book may be used only one time for this challenge.
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TASKS
#1. Richard Osman was born in the UK. He studied politics and sociology at Trinity College, Cambridge.
**Read a book by an English author OR
**Read a book set in England
#2. Osman is a TV presenter, producer, director and novelist. His debut novel was published in 2020 and sold over a million copies just in the UK.
**Read a debut novel OR
**Read a best selling book
#3. Osman's first series is called The Thursday Murder Club and it features residents of a retirement home investigating crimes.
**Read a book which has a day of the week in the title OR
**Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
#4. Richard Osman has just started a second series called We Solve Murders starring a retired cop, his daughter in law and a famous author.
**Read a book from a series OR
**Read another book which features either a retired cop or a famous author
BONUS
**Read a book by Richard Osman
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.
Richard Osman (first, last or both)
Author
Cambridge
England
Debut
Novel
Bestseller
Thursday
Murder
Club
Series