Annual Challenge 2025 - Calendar of Books

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome to the challenge Sharon!

[Sharon]

Thanks Brenda :)

[Claire Louisa]

I'll join in but will do the Easy level

TITLES

January - The Jam Maker by Mary-Lou Stephens

February - The Fancies by Kim Lock

March - Mystic Ridge by Lucy Lever

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome to the challenge Claire!

[Kim]

Brenda wrote: "Welcome to the challenge Odette!"

Hi Brenda. I think you missed me off the list - see message 39.
Thanks.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My apologies Kim - you're there now :)

[Kim]

Brenda wrote: "My apologies Kim - you're there now :)"

Thanks for sorting that, Brenda! I nearly ended up putting them all in again, thinking that I hadn't already done my list!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Just as well you saved yourself some time Kim!! You must have been posting as I was welcoming the ones before you - that's all I can think of :)

[Kim]

Brenda wrote: "Just as well you saved yourself some time Kim!! You must have been posting as I was welcoming the ones before you - that's all I can think of :)"

No worries - all sorted now and raring to go!!

[Cindy]

Annual Challenge 2025 - Calendar of Books
Duration: 1/1/25 - 31/12/25
Level: Hard Level
13/24
2/6 AA

January
T - Juror #3 by James Patterson 07/01/2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
A- The Lost Man by Jane Harper AA 03/01/2025⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


February
T - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon 21/02/2025 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A - Redemption Point by Candice Fox AA 26/02/2025 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


March
T - The Midwife's Revolt by Jodi Daynard 17/03/2025 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A - Never Lie by Freida McFadden 29/03/2025 ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2


April
T - Accidents of Providence by Stacia M. Brown 29/04/2025 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A - Skewed by Anne McAneny 25/04/2025 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


May
T - Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult 12/05/2025 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A - The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden 25/05/2025 ⭐️⭐️⭐️



June
T - Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica 18/06/2025 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
A - I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman 10/07/2025 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️



July
T -
A -

August
T - All Systems Red by Martha Wells 07/08/2025 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A -



September
T -
A -

October
T -
A - Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler



November
T -
A -

December
T -
A -

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome to the challenge Cindy!

[Cindy]

Brenda wrote: "Welcome to the challenge Cindy!"

Thanks Brenda

[Amanda]

Hi Brenda, can I join this one too please? I think it will be the authors only at this stage!
Amanda
Update: I’m going for both!

Annual Challenge 2025 - Calendar of Books
Duration: 1/1/25 - 31/12/25
Level:
0/?

TITLES

January Joan Richmond: The Remarkable, Previously Untold Story from Melbourne to Monte Carlo and Beyond By Joan Richmond AA

February Final Act By Sarah Bailey AA

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December



AUTHORS

📚January The House of Now and Then by Jo Dixon AA Finished 4 Jan 25 5⭐️

February The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome to the challenge Amanda :) You can delete the Titles section if you want, seeing as you will only do authors..

[Jackmeister]

Finished my January book.

January - Janet Evanovich with Four to Score - 4⭐️ - 9/1/25

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good job Jackie!

[Trish]

January books finished ☀️

✔️January - Jumping the Queue by Mary Wesley....3* 04/01/25
✔️January - Rachael Johns - Outback Blaze AA....4* 13/01/25

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Trish!

[Trish]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Trish!"

Thank you, Brenda, great to get 1st small challenge done!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It sure is Trish! Every little bit counts :)

[Claire]

I'm pulling out of this one - it's too hard for me. I won't delete so I don't mess up threads. If you can cross me out at the top though - thank you.

[Bec]

Claire wrote: "I'm pulling out of this one - it's too hard for me. I won't delete so I don't mess up threads. If you can cross me out at the top though - thank you."
I'm actually thinking the same. I'm getting stressed about having to read a book starting with J in January, when I have other books I want/need to read.

[Claire]

Bec wrote:
I'm actually thinking the same...."

Same - I think it's the time limit that is freaking me out. I'm doing most of the other challenges and also the 52 book club challenge - and I don't want reading to feel like a chore.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Claire wrote: "I'm pulling out of this one - it's too hard for me. I won't delete so I don't mess up threads. If you can cross me out at the top though - thank you."

No problems Claire :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bec wrote: "Claire wrote: "I'm pulling out of this one - it's too hard for me. I won't delete so I don't mess up threads. If you can cross me out at the top though - thank you."
I'm actually thinking the same...."

Don't get stressed Bec, reading is for enjoyment. If you want me to remove you from the list, let me know :)

[#Teresa]

January books completed

Title: Just One Wish by Rachael Johns AA 14/1/25 5*
Author: The Fourth Friend by Joy Ellis 17/1/25 5*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good job Teresa :)

[TheMadHatter]

January completed

Title: Jewel of Atlantis by Gena Showalter
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars) - 18/1/25
Author: Blackmoore by Julianne Donaldson
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 12/1/25

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good job MH!

[Bec]

Brenda wrote: Don't get stressed Bec, reading is for enjoyment. If you want me to remove you from the list, let me know :)

Thanks Brenda. I've thought about this more and yes I would like to be removed please.
I just don't think I'm good at having to read at a certain time. And I have plenty of other challenges to keep up with.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

No problems Bec. You're gone from the list :) Enjoy the rest of your challenges, and reading time!

[Bec]

Thanks Brenda

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're welcome Bec 😊

[Kim]

Finished my January read with:-

J - book title:-
Julia by Sandra Newman

Rated this interesting 'take' on 1984 as 4* (8/10).
My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good job Kim!

[Helen]

I have read my January Book and loved it so much

The Jam Maker Mary-Lou Stephens

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Helen!

[Helen]

thanks Brenda

[Jacinta]

January books completed!

Title - Juice - Tim Winton (AA) 23/1 4.5★
Author - Jenny Jackson - Pineapple Street 5/1 4★

[Odette]

Finished January book!

Joy Moody Is Out of Time by Kerryn Mayne - Read 26 Jan - 4.5* AA

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Jacinta and Odette!

[Odette]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Jacinta and Odette!"

Thanks, Brenda
This quirky and rather different book was a very enjoyable read. I will be looking out for more books by Kerryn Mayne

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It sounds like lots of fun Odette - thanks :)

[Meg]

January done

T: Jade and Emerald by Michelle See-Tho🦘 finished 17 Jan ⭐4⭐
A: Landfall by James Bradley 🦘 finished 11 Jan ⭐4⭐

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good job Meg!

[JP]

Finished January just in time!

Title: Jacaranda by Mandy Magro AA - 14 Jan, 3⭐
Author: Judy Nunn AA - Khaki Town - 31 Jan, 4⭐

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great job JP :)

[Jackmeister]

Finished my February book.

February- Her Broken Bones by Fiona Tarr AA🇦🇺 - 4⭐️ - 2/2/25

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Jackie! Quick off the mark :)

[Kim]

Completed my February read with:-

February:
Femlandia by Christina Dalcher

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