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Duration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level:
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TASKS
#1. Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in NEW JERSEY USA.
#2.Read a book which involves travel
#3. Read a book from a series
#4. Read a book written by a best selling author
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Duration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: Hard
11/11
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#1. Harlan Coben was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA
**Read a book which is set in America OR
**Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in NEW JERSEY USA.
#2. Coben's first job was in travel and at the same time he started writing. His debut novel was a romantic suspense thriller called Play Dead
**Read a book which involves travel OR
**Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ROMANTIC SUSPENSE (2 word minimum)
#3. Coben writes thrillers, mysteries and suspense. He has written a long series about Myron Bolitar, ex FBI and now sports agent alongside his partner Win.
**Read a book from a series OR
**Read a book by an American author
#4. Coben's books have been published in at least 40 different languages and are number one best sellers in many countries. He has received many awards and 11 of his books are being made into Netflix shows.
**Read a book which has won an award OR
**Read a book written by a best selling author
BONUS
**Read a book by Harlan Coben -
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July Featured Author - Harlan CobenDuration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: Hard
9/9
TASKS
#1. **Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in NEW JERSEY USA.
The Visitor by Rebecca Starford (AA) July 16: 5⭐
#2. **Read a book which involves travel
Dirt Poor Islanders by Winnie Dunn (AA) July 10: 4⭐
#3. **Read a book from a series
The Unquiet Grave by Dervla McTiernan (AA) July 9: 4⭐
#4. **Read a book written by a best selling author
Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz July 19: 5⭐
SPELL OUT
H Homeseeking by Karissa Chen July 8: 4⭐
A After Story by Larissa Behrendt (AA) July 29: 4⭐
R The Lamb by Lucy Rose July 9: 5⭐
L Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash July 20: 3⭐
A All That We See or Seem by Ken Liu July 24: 4⭐
N To Save and to Destroy: Writing as an Other by Viet Thanh Nguyen July 27: 4⭐
July Featured Author - Harlan CobenDuration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: Easy
4/4
Completed 23rd July
TASKS
✔️ #1. Read a book which is set in America.
Fortune Favours the Dead by Stephen Spotswood - 20/07 - 5★
✔️ #2. Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ROMANTIC SUSPENSE (2 word minimum)
The Shadows of Men by Abir Mukherjee - 23/07 - 5★
✔️ #3. Read a book from a series.
The Unquiet Grave by Dervla McTiernan *AA* - 10/07 - 4★
✔️ #4. Read a book written by a best selling author.
Bad Actors by Mick Herron - 13/07 - 5★
I'm not sure I've ever done a monthly challenge here before, why not hahaJuly Featured Author - Harlan Coben
Duration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: Easy
2/4, 0/1 AA
✔ ★★★★★
TASKS
#1. Harlan Coben was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA
**Read a book which is set in America
Wildfire by Hannah Grace
**Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in NEW JERSEY USA.
#2. Coben's first job was in travel and at the same time he started writing. His debut novel was a romantic suspense thriller called Play Dead
**Read a book which involves travel
**Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ROMANTIC SUSPENSE (2 word minimum)
Pieces of Us by Allison A. Andrews AA
✔ #3. Coben writes thrillers, mysteries and suspense. He has written a long series about Myron Bolitar, ex FBI and now sports agent alongside his partner Win.
**Read a book from a series
**Read a book by an American author
Where We Bloom by Kristen Proby ★★★★
✔ #4. Coben's books have been published in at least 40 different languages and are number one best sellers in many countries. He has received many awards and 11 of his books are being made into Netflix shows.
**Read a book which has won an award
**Read a book written by a best selling author
Eyes Turned Skyward by Rebecca Yarros ★★★★★
BONUS
**Read a book by Harlan Coben
July Featured Author - Harlan CobenDuration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: Hard
16/16
TASKS - Completed
#1. Harlan Coben was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA
**Read a book which is set in America OR **Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in NEW JERSEY USA.
Two Evils by P.J. Tracy (Set in Minneapolis, Minnesota) 5 stars 5/7/25
#2. Coben's first job was in travel and at the same time he started writing. His debut novel was a romantic suspense thriller called Play Dead
**Read a book which involves travel OR **Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ROMANTIC SUSPENSE (2 word minimum)
The Murder Inn by James Patterson; Candice Fox AA 4 stars 1/7/25
#3. Coben writes thrillers, mysteries and suspense. He has written a long series about Myron Bolitar, ex FBI and now sports agent alongside his partner Win.
**Read a book from a series OR **Read a book by an American author
Deserving Death by Katherine Howell AA 4 stars 7/7/25
#4. Coben's books have been published in at least 40 different languages and are number one best sellers in many countries. He has received many awards and 11 of his books are being made into Netflix shows.
**Read a book which has won an award OR **Read a book written by a best selling author
Past Tense by Lee Child 5 stars 3/7/25
BONUS **Read a book by Harlan Coben
Don't Let Go by Harlan Coben 5 stars 3/7/25
SPELL IT OUT!!!! - Completed
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Duration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: Hard
0/16
TASKS
#1. Harlan Coben was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA
**Read a book which is set in America OR **Read a book w..."
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July Featured Author - Harlan CobenDuration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: Easy
4/4
#1. Harlan Coben was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA
**Read a book which is set in America
A Whisper of Summer Magic Sinclair Jayne Done 4* 8/7/2025
#2. Coben's first job was in travel and at the same time he started writing. His debut novel was a romantic suspense thriller called Play Dead
**Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ROMANTIC SUSPENSE (2 word minimum)
Hearts in Harmony Annie Seaton AA Done 5* 1/7/2025 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#3. Coben writes thrillers, mysteries and suspense. He has written a long series about Myron Bolitar, ex FBI and now sports agent alongside his partner Win.
**Read a book from a series
The Lost Girl of Seahaven Phillipa Nefri Clark AA Done 5* 24/7/2025 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#4. Coben's books have been published in at least 40 different languages and are number one best sellers in many countries. He has received many awards and 11 of his books are being made into Netflix shows.
**Read a book written by a best selling author
The Vow Stefanie London AA Done 4* 29/8/2025 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
BONUS
**Read a book by Harlan Coben
July Featured Author - Harlan CobenDuration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: Easy
5/5
TASKS
#1. Harlan Coben was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA
**Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in NEW JERSEY USA
The Surgeon of Royaumont by Susan Neuhaus(AA) READ 10/7/25 4*
#2. Coben's first job was in travel and at the same time he started writing. His debut novel was a romantic suspense thriller called Play Dead
**Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ROMANTIC SUSPENSE (2 word minimum)
A Snowy River Summer by Stella Quinn(AA) READ 4/7/25 4*
#3. Coben writes thrillers, mysteries and suspense. He has written a long series about Myron Bolitar, ex FBI and now sports agent alongside his partner Win.
**Read a book from a series
Cheater by Karen Rose READ 2/7/25 4*
#4. Coben's books have been published in at least 40 different languages and are number one best sellers in many countries. He has received many awards and 11 of his books are being made into Netflix shows
**Read a book written by a best selling author
The Summer Guests by Tess Gerritsen READ 16/7/25 5*
BONUS
**Read a book by Harlan Coben
Nobody’s Fool READ 7/7/25 5*
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I'm in please!💖📚July Featured Author - Harlan Coben
Duration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: HARD - Tasks & Spell Out (minimum 4 AA)
7/10
4/4 AA🦘
July 2025's Featured Author is Harlan Coben
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. Harlan Coben was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA
**Read a book which is set in America
Lightning in a Mason Jar by Catherine Mann COMPLETED 19.07.25 ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...✅#2. Coben's first job was in travel and at the same time he started writing. His debut novel was a romantic suspense thriller called Play Dead
**Read a book which involves travel OR
**Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ROMANTIC SUSPENSE (2 word minimum)
Second Chance Station by Renae Black AA🦘 COMPLETED 13.07.25 ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...✅#3. Coben writes thrillers, mysteries and suspense. He has written a long series about Myron Bolitar, ex FBI and now sports agent alongside his partner Win.
**Read a book from a series (#19 The Tom Thorne series)
What the Night Brings by Mark Billingham COMPLETED 18.07.24 ⭐⭐⭐⭐.7 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...✅#4. Coben's books have been published in at least 40 different languages and are number one best sellers in many countries. He has received many awards and 11 of his books are being made into Netflix shows.
**Read a book written by a best selling author
The White Crow by Michael Robotham AA🦘COMPLETED 24.07.25 ⭐⭐⭐⭐.1 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
BONUS
**Read a book by Harlan Coben
The Match by Harlan CobenSPELL 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.
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Moving On by Roisin Meaney✅Y -
Obedience by Jacqueline Yallop COMPLETED 13.07.25 ⭐⭐⭐.8 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...✅R -
The Drowning Man by Michael Robotham AA🦘 COMPLETED 19.07.25 ⭐⭐⭐⭐.4 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...O -
The Remedy by Shade Owens✅N -
Nemesis by Patricia Wolf AA🦘 COMPLETED 29.07.25 ⭐⭐⭐⭐.1 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
🌸July Featured Author - Harlan Coben🌸Duration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: easy
4/4
1/1 AA
TASKS
🌸#1. Harlan Coben was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA
**Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in NEW JERSEY USA.
The Marches: A Borderland Journey Between England and Scotland, Rory Stewart, 7/20/25, 3*, initials RS
🌸#2. Coben's first job was in travel and at the same time he started writing. His debut novel was a romantic suspense thriller called Play Dead
**Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ROMANTIC SUSPENSE (2 word minimum)
The New Marriage, L.G. Davis, 7/4/25, 3*, letters T, N,M all in roMaNTic
🌸#3. Coben writes thrillers, mysteries and suspense. He has written a long series about Myron Bolitar, ex FBI and now sports agent alongside his partner Win.
**Read a book from a series
Doom and Bloom, H.Y. Hanna, 7/24/25, 4*, AA (English Cottage Garden Mysteries #3)
🌸#4. Coben's books have been published in at least 40 different languages and are number one best sellers in many countries. He has received many awards and 11 of his books are being made into Netflix shows.
**Read a book written by a best selling author
The Man in Black: Stories, Elly Griffiths, 7/6/25, 3*
Challenge complete 😃July Featured Author - Harlan Coben
Duration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: HARD - Tasks & Spell Out (minimum 4 AA)
8/8 (6 AAs)
TASKS
#1. Harlan Coben was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA
**Read a book which is set in America
Lost by James Patterson ✅ 4* (22/7)
#2. Coben's first job was in travel and at the same time he started writing. His debut novel was a romantic suspense thriller called Play Dead
**Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ROMANTIC SUSPENSE (2 word minimum)
Storm Child by Michael Robotham AA ✅ 5* (16/7)
#3. Coben writes thrillers, mysteries and suspense. He has written a long series about Myron Bolitar, ex FBI and now sports agent alongside his partner Win.
**Read a book from a series OR
**Read a book by an American author
The Good Turn by Dervla McTiernan AA ✅ 2* (9/7)
#4. Coben's books have been published in at least 40 different languages and are number one best sellers in many countries. He has received many awards and 11 of his books are being made into Netflix shows.
**Read a book which has won an award OR
**Read a book written by a best selling author
After That Night by Karin Slaughter ✅ 5* (4/7)
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B - Bloodtree River by Sarah Barrie AA ✅ 4* (26/7)
E - Endgame by Sarah Barrie AA ✅ 4* (14/7)
S - Silver by Chris Hammer AA ✅ 3* (11/7)
T - The Secrets of Willow Bay by Phillipa Nefri Clark AA ✅ 2* (10/7)
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July Featured Author - Harlan CobenDuration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: easy (1AA)
4/4
#1. **Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in NEW JERSEY USA.
New York to Dallas by J.D. Robb 4/7 4★
#2. **Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ROMANTIC SUSPENSE (2 word minimum)
Coffin, Scarcely Used by Colin Watson 23/7 4.5★
#3. **Read a book from a series
The Library at Wagtail Ridge by Janet Gover 11/7 4★ (AA)
#4. **Read a book written by a best selling author
Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris 2/7 3★
July Featured Author - Harlan CobenDuration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: HARD
10/10
✔︎1. Read a book which is set in America: What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan AA 5/7 4★
✔︎2. **Read a book which involves travel: Preservation by Jock Serong AA 14/7 4★
✔︎3. **Read a book by an American author: Wandering through Life: A Memoir by Donna Leon 12/7 4★
✔︎4.**Read a book which has won an award: The Left-Handed Booksellers of London by Garth Nix AA 23/7 3★
BONUS
✔︎Read a book by Harlan Coben - The Woods
11/7 3★SPELL OUT
✔︎C - Come Death and High Water by Ann Cleeves 15/7 3★
✔︎O - One Part Woman by Perumal Murugan 21/7 4★
✔︎B - Old God's Time by Sebastian Barry 24/7 4★
✔︎E - Emma by Jane Austen 19/7 4★
✔︎N - The Tea Ladies of St Jude’s Hospital by Joanna Nell AA 4/7 4★
July Featured Author - Harlan CobenDuration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: Easy
4/4
2/2 AA
#1. Read a book which is set in America
#2. Read a book which involves travel
#3. Read a book from a series
#4. Read a book written by a best selling author
July Featured Author - Harlan CobenDuration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: easy
5/5 (min 1 AA)
TASKS
#1. Harlan Coben was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA
**Read a book which is set in America OR
✔ Fulfillment by Lee Cole (read 16 July) 4★
#2. Coben's first job was in travel and at the same time he started writing. His debut novel was a romantic suspense thriller called Play Dead
**Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ROMANTIC SUSPENSE (2 word minimum)
✔ The Society of Unknowable Objects by Gareth Brown (read 26 July) 4★
#3. Coben writes thrillers, mysteries and suspense. He has written a long series about Myron Bolitar, ex FBI and now sports agent alongside his partner Win.
**Read a book from a series
✔ Trick or Treat by Kerry Greenwood AA (read 24 July) 4★
#4. Coben's books have been published in at least 40 different languages and are number one best sellers in many countries. He has received many awards and 11 of his books are being made into Netflix shows.
**Read a book written by a best selling author
✔ The Couple's Secret by Lisa Regan (read 22 July) 4★
BONUS
✔ Read a book by Harlan Coben One False Move (read 27 July) 4★
July Featured Author - Harlan Coben: COMPLETED Duration: July 1 - July 31
Level: Easy - Tasks (minimum 1 AA)
#1 - Harlan Coben was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA
Task: Read a book which is set in the USA
Book:
Death by Chocolate by Sally Berneathy - 08/07/25 - 5★sHow it fits: Set in Kansas
#2 - Coben's first job was in travel and at the same time he started writing
Task: Read a book which involves travel
Book:
Escape Clause by Cara Bristol - 06/07/25 - 5★sHow it fits: Involves travel through space
#3 - Coben writes thrillers, mysteries and suspense
Task: Read a book from a series
Book:
Sparks Fly in Featherwood Falls by Heather Reyburn AA - 14/07/25 - 5★sHow it fits: Is book #3 in the “Featherwood Falls” series
#4 - Coben's books have been published in at least 40 different languages
Task: Read a book written by a best selling author
Book:
The Gargoyle Beguiles The Beauty by Kristen Painter - 05/07/25 - 5★sHow it fits: Kristen is a best selling author
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Please include me ☺️July Featured Author - Harlan Coben
Duration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: Hard
9/9 AA 5
TASKS
#1. Harlan Coben was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA
**Read a book which is set in America OR
✔️➡️**Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in NEW JERSEY USA.
This Is Happiness by Niall Williams....4.5* 27/07/25
#2. Coben's first job was in travel and at the same time he started writing. His debut novel was a romantic suspense thriller called Play Dead
✔️➡️**Read a book which involves travel
Always Home, Always Homesick by Hannah Kent AA....4.5* 11/07/25
OR
**Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ROMANTIC SUSPENSE (2 word minimum)
#3. Coben writes thrillers, mysteries and suspense. He has written a long series about Myron Bolitar, ex FBI and now sports agent alongside his partner Win.
✔️➡️**Read a book from a series
Away with the Fairies by Kerry Greenwood AA....3.5* 07/07/25
OR
**Read a book by an American author
#4. Coben's books have been published in at least 40 different languages and are number one best sellers in many countries. He has received many awards and 11 of his books are being made into Netflix shows.
**Read a book which has won an award OR
✔️➡️**Read a book written by a best selling author
Juror No. 3 by James Patterson....3* 21/07/25
SPELL OUT
✔️M - A Town Called Treachery by Mitch Jennings AA....4* 12/07/25
✔️O -Out of the Ashes by Pamela Cook AA....4* 15/07/25
✔️V - The Last Illusion of Paige White by Vanessa McCausland AA....4* 04/07/25
✔️I - Dead Sleep by Greg Iles....3.5* 21/07/25
✔️E - Pieces of Us by Eve Ainsworth....3.5* 09/07/25
Mod
July Featured Author - Harlan CobenDuration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: Easy - Tasks - (minimum 1 AA)
5/5
TASKS
**Read a book which is set in America
Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich**Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ROMANTIC SUSPENSE (2 word minimum)
Secrets Of The Springs by Kerry McGinnis AA🇦🇺**Read a book from a series (Mac McRyan)
Blood Silence by Roger Stelljes**Read a book written by a best selling author
On the Street Where You Live by Mary Higgins Clark**Read a book by Harlan Coben
Think Twice
Mod
July Featured Author - Harlan CobenDuration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: Easy
0/5
SPELL OUT
M Matthew Flinders' Cat by Bryce Courtenay AA
O Old Girls Behaving Badly by Kate Galley
V The Vet from Snowy River: the funny and feel-good bestselling debut from a new star in romance. Perfect for readers of Rachael Johns and Karly Lane. by Stella Quinn AA
I The Island Villa by Lily Graham
E Everyday Lies by Louise Guy AA
July Featured Author - Harlan CobenDuration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: Easy
5/5 as of 1/8/25
Tasks
#1. Harlan Coben was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA. Read a book which is set in America
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 19/7/25
#2. Coben's debut novel was a romantic suspense thriller called Play Dead. Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ROMANTIC SUSPENSE (2 word minimum)
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 1/8/25
#3. Coben writes thrillers, mysteries and suspense. He has written a long series about Myron Bolitar, ex FBI and now sports agent alongside his partner Win. Read a book from a series.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5+ Stars) - 31/7/25
#4. Coben's books have been published in at least 40 different languages and are number one best sellers in many countries. He has received many awards and 11 of his books are being made into Netflix shows. Read a book written by a best selling author.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 29/7/25
BONUS
**Read a book by Harlan Coben
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 12/7/25
July Featured Author - Harlan CobenDuration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: Hard - 4AA
10/10
TASKS
#1. **Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in NEW JERSEY USA :
#2. **Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ROMANTIC SUSPENSE :
#3. **Read a book from a series :
#4. **Read a book written by a best selling author :
BONUS
**Read a book by Harlan Coben :
SPELL OUT
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July Featured Author - Harlan CobenDuration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: Easy
4/4
#1. Harlan Coben was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA
Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in NEW JERSEY USA.
#2. Coben's first job was in travel and at the same time he started writing. His debut novel was a romantic suspense thriller called Play Dead
Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ROMANTIC SUSPENSE (2 word minimum)
#3. Coben writes thrillers, mysteries and suspense. He has written a long series about Myron Bolitar, ex FBI and now sports agent alongside his partner Win.
Read a book from a series
#4. Coben's books have been published in at least 40 different languages and are number one best sellers in many countries. He has received many awards and 11 of his books are being made into Netflix shows.
Read a book written by a best selling author
Mod
July 2025 Featured Author - Harlan CobenLevel: Easy
4/4 DONE
1/1
Bonus DONE
#1. Harlan Coben was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA
**Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in NEW JERSEY USA. Righteous Prey John Sandford 7/2 ★★★★
#2. Coben's first job was in travel and at the same time he started writing. His debut novel was a romantic suspense thriller called Play Dead
**Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ROMANTIC SUSPENSE No Time Off Julie Moffett 7/5 ★★★★★
#3. Coben writes thrillers, mysteries and suspense. He has written a long series about Myron Bolitar, ex FBI and now sports agent alongside his partner Win.
**Read a book from a series Detective Stilwell #1 Nightshade Michael Connelly 7/11 ★★★★
#4. Coben's books have been published in at least 40 different languages and are number one best sellers in many countries. He has received many awards and 11 of his books are being made into Netflix shows.
**Read a book written by a best selling author After She Wrote Him Sulari Gentill AA 7/2 ★★★
BONUS
**Read a book by Harlan Coben Caught Harlan Coben 7/2 ★★★★
Mod
I'm in please, Phrynne!July Featured Author - Harlan Coben
Duration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: Hard
Progress: 10/10 AA: 4/4
Part 1: TASKS
1. Harlan Coben was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA
Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in NEW JERSEY USA.
2. Coben's first job was in travel and at the same time he started writing. His debut novel was a romantic suspense thriller called Play Dead
Read a book which involves travel
3. Coben writes thrillers, mysteries and suspense. He has written a long series about Myron Bolitar, ex FBI and now sports agent alongside his partner Win.
Read a book from a series
4. Coben's books have been published in at least 40 different languages and are number one best sellers in many countries. He has received many awards and 11 of his books are being made into Netflix shows.
Read a book written by a best selling author
Part 2: SPELL IT OUT
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Phrynne wrote: "🏀🏀🏀 Welcome to the challenge Sarah🏀🏀🏀"Thanks Phrynne!
July Featured Author - Harlan CobenDuration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: Easy (1 AA)
Progress: 3/4
#1. **Read a book which is set in America (New Orleans)
#2. **Read a book which involves travel
The Satapur Moonstone by Sujata Massey
#3. **Read a book from a series OR American author
#4. **Read a book which has won an award
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Question: For the purposes of this challenge, would Joan Lindsay be considered a best selling author? I wanted to add Picnic at Hanging Rock
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With reprints she has sold a huge number of books so I think you can include her Suzie:)
Phrynne wrote: "Suzie wrote: "Question: For the purposes of this challenge, would Joan Lindsay be considered a best selling author? I wanted to add Picnic at Hanging Rock"With reprints she has sold a huge number..."
Excellent! Thank you 🙏 😊
EASY 0/41. Set in America Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith/Jon Krakauer
2. Title words fit into ROMANTIC SUSPENSE The Appeal/Janice Hallett
3. From a series City of Bones/Cassandra Clare
4. Best selling author Picnic at Hanging Rock/Joan LindsayAA
July Featured Author - Harlan CobenDuration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level:Easy
4/4
TASKS
#1. Harlan Coben was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA
**Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in NEW JERSEY USA.
#2. Coben's first job was in travel and at the same time he started writing. His debut novel was a romantic suspense thriller called Play Dead
**Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ROMANTIC SUSPENSE (2 word minimum)
#3. Coben writes thrillers, mysteries and suspense. He has written a long series about Myron Bolitar, ex FBI and now sports agent alongside his partner Win.
**Read a book by an American author
#4. Coben's books have been published in at least 40 different languages and are number one best sellers in many countries. He has received many awards and 11 of his books are being made into Netflix shows.
**Read a book which has won an award
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Giving this a go! Easy Level - tasks OnlyAussie Authors (1/1)
✅ #1. Harlan Coben was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA
**Read a book which is set in America
Payback: How the Worst Killers in History Paid for Their Crimes, Vol 1 - Jonathan J. Moore 6/7/25 AA
✅ #2. **Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ROMANTIC SUSPENSE (2 word minimum)
The Position of Spoons: And Other Intimacies - Deborah Levy 6/7/25
✅ #3. Coben writes thrillers, mysteries and suspense. He has written a long series about Myron Bolitar, ex FBI and now sports agent alongside his partner Win.
**Read a book from a series
On the Calculation of Volume I - Solvej Balle 1/7/25
✅ #4. **Read a book written by a best selling author
Butcher & Blackbird - Brynne Weaver 19/7/25
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July Featured Author - Harlan CobenDuration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: Easy (Tasks)
Progress: 4/4 (AA 1/1) - COMPLETED 25/7/25
TASKS:
#1. Harlan Coben was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA
**Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in NEW JERSEY USA:
- FINISHED 4/7/25 - 4* (9/10)
#2. Coben's first job was in travel and at the same time he started writing. His debut novel was a romantic suspense thriller called Play Dead
**Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ROMANTIC SUSPENSE (2 word minimum):
- FINISHED 25/7/25 - 4* (9/10)
#3. Coben writes thrillers, mysteries and suspense. He has written a long series about Myron Bolitar, ex FBI and now sports agent alongside his partner Win.
**Read a book from a series - Ruth Galloway #5:
- FINISHED 6/7/25 - 4* (9/10)
#4. Coben's books have been published in at least 40 different languages and are number one best sellers in many countries. He has received many awards and 11 of his books are being made into Netflix shows.
**Read a book written by a best selling author:
- FINISHED 21/7/25 - 4* (9/10)
July Featured Author - Harlan CobenDuration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level: Easy
4/4
1/1 AA
1/1 Bonus
TASKS
✅1. Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in NEW JERSEY USA.
Brumby's Run by Jennifer Scoullar AA - 09/07, 4⭐
✅2. Read a book which involves travel.
The Little Teashop in Tokyo by Julie Caplin - 10/07, 5⭐
✅3. Read a book from a series.
Warrior of Woden by Matthew Harffy - 13/07, 5⭐
✅#4. Read a book written by a best selling author.
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - 16/07, 5⭐
✅BONUS: Read a book by Harlan Coben - Caught - 25/07, 3⭐
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July Featured Author - Harlan Coben
Duration: 1/7/25 - 31/7/25
Level:
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EASY - Tasks (minimum 1 AA)
MEDIUM - Spell Out (minimum 2 AA)
HARD - Tasks & Spell Out (minimum 4 AA)
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July 2025's Featured Author is Harlan Coben
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. Harlan Coben was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA
**Read a book which is set in America OR
**Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in NEW JERSEY USA.
#2. Coben's first job was in travel and at the same time he started writing. His debut novel was a romantic suspense thriller called Play Dead
**Read a book which involves travel OR
**Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ROMANTIC SUSPENSE (2 word minimum)
#3. Coben writes thrillers, mysteries and suspense. He has written a long series about Myron Bolitar, ex FBI and now sports agent alongside his partner Win.
**Read a book from a series OR
**Read a book by an American author
#4. Coben's books have been published in at least 40 different languages and are number one best sellers in many countries. He has received many awards and 11 of his books are being made into Netflix shows.
**Read a book which has won an award OR
**Read a book written by a best selling author
BONUS
**Read a book by Harlan Coben
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.
Harlan Coben (first or last name or both)
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