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Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
Level:
10/10
TASKS
1. Read a book which is set in America
2. Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover
3. Read a book from a series
4. Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in PULITZER PRIZE
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Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
Level: Hard
10/10
TASKS
#1. Elizabeth Strout was born and raised in Portland, Maine, USA
**Read a book which is set in America OR
**Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in PORTLAND, MAINE, USA (minimum two word title)
#2. When Strout relaxes she likes to spend her time knitting. She also enjoys hiking and nature.
**Read a book in which a character spends time on your favourite hobby (tell us what it is) OR
**Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover
#3. Strout writes literary fiction. She has written several series and also standalones. Probably most famous are her Olive Kitteridge series and her Amgash series which features the much loved Lucy Barton
**Read a book from a series OR
**Read a book with literary fiction as a main genre
#4. Elizabeth Strout is a highly acclaimed author. She works as a University lecturer and teaches creative writing. Her novel Olive Kitteridge won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2009.
**Read a book which has won an award OR
**Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in PULITZER PRIZE
Agatha Award for Best Historical Mystery Novel (2024)
BONUS
**Read a book by Elizabeth Strout
SPELL OUT
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I am inSeptember Featured Author - Elizabeth Strout
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
Level: Easy
4/4
#1. Elizabeth Strout was born and raised in Portland, Maine, USA
**Read a book which is set in America
Headstrong Cowboy Nicole Flockton AA Done 5* 11/9/2025 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#2. When Strout relaxes she likes to spend her time knitting. She also enjoys hiking and nature.
**Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover
The Road Trip Tricia Stringer AA Done 5* 26/9/2025 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#3. Strout writes literary fiction. She has written several series and also standalones. Probably most famous are her Olive Kitteridge series and her Amgash series which features the much loved Lucy Barton
**Read a book from a series
Sharing Forever in Hope Creek: the emotional new millionaire, one night with consequences romance from a bestselling author. Alyssa J. Montgomery AA Done 5* 8/9/2025 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#4. Elizabeth Strout is a highly acclaimed author. She works as a University lecturer and teaches creative writing. Her novel Olive Kitteridge won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2009.
**Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in PULITZER PRIZE
Inconveniently Wed Pippa Roscoe Done 5* 23/9/2025 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
BONUS
**Read a book by Elizabeth Strout
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September Featured Author - Elizabeth StroutDuration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
Level: HARD - Tasks & Spell Out (minimum 4 AA)
11/11
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TASKS
#1. **Read a book which is set in America
The Masquerades of Spring by Ben Aaronovitch 3.5⭐ 28/9
#2. **Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover
Hope Farm by Peggy Frew (AA) 4⭐ 24/9
#3. **Read a book with literary fiction as a main genre
Ripeness by Sarah Moss 3.5⭐ 4/9
#4. **Read a book that has won an award (Libby award)
Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll 3⭐ 13/9
BONUS
**Read a book by Elizabeth Strout
Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout 4⭐ 1/10
SPELL OUT
S First Name Second Name by Steve MinOn (AA) 4⭐ 20/9
T House of Day, House of Night by Olga Tokarczuk ⭐ 8/9
R A Great Act of Love by Heather Rose (AA) 4.5⭐ 1/10
O Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor 4⭐ 29/9
U Universality by Natasha Brown 3⭐ 8/9
T Taken by Dinuka McKenzie (AA) 4⭐ 24/9
September Featured Author - Elizabeth StroutDuration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
Level: Hard
12/12
TASKS
✔︎1. Elizabeth Strout was born and raised in Portland, Maine, USA
**Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in PORTLAND, MAINE, USA: Island Tales by Michael Morpurgo 1/9 4★
✔︎2. When Strout relaxes she likes to spend her time knitting. She also enjoys hiking and nature.
**Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover: Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout 11/9 4★
✔︎3. Strout writes literary fiction. She has written several series and also standalones. Probably most famous are her Olive Kitteridge series and her Amgash series which features the much loved Lucy Barton
**Read a book from a series: Through a Glass Darkly by Donna Leon 17/9 4★
✔︎4. Elizabeth Strout is a highly acclaimed author. She works as a University lecturer and teaches creative writing. Her novel Olive Kitteridge won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2009.
**Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in PULITZER PRIZE: The Bingo Palace by Louise Erdrich 7/9 4★
✔︎BONUS
**Read a book by Elizabeth Strout: Lucy by the Sea 4/9 4★
SPELL OUT
✔︎A - A Woman's Work by Victoria Purman AA 3/9 4★
✔︎M - Secrets and Spies: The Harbin Files by Mara Moustafine AA 23/9 4★
✔︎E - Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson AA 9/9 3★
✔︎R - Talking about Jane Austen in Baghdad: The True Story of an Unlikely Friendship by Bee Rowlatt 25/9 5★
✔︎I - In the Garden of the Fugitives by Ceridwen Dovey AA 30/9 3★
✔︎C - The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers 16/9 3★
✔︎A - Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen 4★
I'm in. Titles to be chosen :)September Featured Author - Elizabeth Strout
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
Level: Hard (min 4 AAs)
19/19
TASKS - Completed
#1. Elizabeth Strout was born and raised in Portland, Maine, USA
**Read a book which is set in America OR **Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in PORTLAND, MAINE, USA (minimum two word title)
Danse Macabre by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 2/9/25
#2. When Strout relaxes she likes to spend her time knitting. She also enjoys hiking and nature.
**Read a book in which a character spends time on your favourite hobby (tell us what it is) OR **Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover
Right Way Up by Fiona McCallum AA 4 stars 5/9/25
#3. Strout writes literary fiction. She has written several series and also standalones. Probably most famous are her Olive Kitteridge series and her Amgash series which features the much loved Lucy Barton
**Read a book from a series OR **Read a book with literary fiction as a main genre
A Song of Sky and Sacrifice by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 14/9/25
#4. Elizabeth Strout is a highly acclaimed author. She works as a University lecturer and teaches creative writing. Her novel Olive Kitteridge won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2009.
**Read a book which has won an award OR **Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in PULITZER PRIZE
A Crown of Cruel Lies by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 15/9/25
SPELL OUT
E - Author - His to Protect by Elena Aitken 4 stars 8/9/25
L - Author - A War of Ruin & Reckoning by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 24/9/25
I - Author - Sweep with Me by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 5/9/25
Z - Author - Greed by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 6/9/25
A - Author - The Shadow Queen by Anne Bishop 5 stars 18/9/25
B - Title - The Bad Bridesmaid by Rachael Johns AA 4 stars 10/9/25
E - Author - The Devil in Disguise by Cynthia Eden 4 stars 7/9/25
T - Author - Morgawr by Terry Brooks 4 stars 22/9/25
H - Author - The Valley by Chris Hammer AA 4 stars 9/9/25
S - Title - Sinner by Lana Pecherczyk AA 4 stars 4/9/25
T - Title - Three Kinds of Lucky by Kim Harrison 5 stars 25/9/25
R - Author - Framed in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 3/9/25
O - Author - The Liar's Crown by Abigail Owen 4 stars 5/9/25
U - Title - Under A Cerulean Sky by Jane Coverdale AA 3 stars 13/9/25
T - Author - Jarka Ruus by Terry Brooks 4 stars 27/9/25
September Featured Author - Elizabeth StroutDuration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
Level: Easy
5/5 books (min 1AA)
TASKS:
#1. Elizabeth Strout was born and raised in Portland, Maine, USA
**Read a book which is set in America
✔ The Deepest Cut by P.J. Tracy (read 4 Sept) 4★
#2. When Strout relaxes she likes to spend her time knitting. She also enjoys hiking and nature.
**Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover
✔ The Man in the Stone Cottage by Stephanie Cowell (read 19 Sept) 5★
#3. Strout writes literary fiction. She has written several series and also standalones. Probably most famous are her Olive Kitteridge series and her Amgash series which features the much loved Lucy Barton
**Read a book from a series
✔ Murder in the Cathedral by Kerry Greenwood AA (read 12 Sept) 4★
#4. Elizabeth Strout is a highly acclaimed author. She works as a University lecturer and teaches creative writing. Her novel Olive Kitteridge won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2009.
**Read a book which has won an award (2024 NZ Booklovers Award)
✔El Flamingo by Nick Davies (read 11 Sept) 4★
BONUS
**Read a book by Elizabeth Strout:
✔ My Name Is Lucy Barton (read 26 Sept) 4.5★
September Featured Author - Elizabeth StroutDuration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
Level: Easy
4/4
TASKS:
**Read a book which is set in America
Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich**Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover
Paw and Order by Chris Abernathy**Read a book from a series
Nemesis by Patricia Wolf AA🇦🇺**Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in PULITZER PRIZE
An Extraordinary Few by Pam Eaton
September Featured Author - Elizabeth StroutDuration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
Level: Easy
5/5
Completed 26th September
TASKS
✔️ #1. Elizabeth Strout was born and raised in Portland, Maine, USA
**Read a book which is set in America.
Sins of the Fathers by J.A. Jance - 14/09 - 5★
✔️ #2. When Strout relaxes she likes to spend her time knitting. She also enjoys hiking and nature.
**Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover.
Always Home, Always Homesick by Hannah Kent *AA* - 17/09 - 4.5★
✔️ #3. Strout writes literary fiction. She has written several series and also standalones. Probably most famous are her Olive Kitteridge series and her Amgash series which features the much loved Lucy Barton
**Read a book from a series.
A Sunlit Weapon by Jacqueline Winspear (#17 Maisie Dobbs) - 04/09 - 5★
✔️ #4. Elizabeth Strout is a highly acclaimed author. She works as a University lecturer and teaches creative writing. Her novel Olive Kitteridge won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2009.
**Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in PULITZER PRIZE
A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny - 26/09 - 5★
✔️ BONUS
**Read a book by Elizabeth Strout
Tell Me Everything - 08/09 - 5★
September Featured Author - Elizabeth StroutDuration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
Level: Hard - 4AA
11/11
TASKS
#1. **Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in PORTLAND, MAINE, USA :
#2. **Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover :
#3. **Read a book from a series :
#4. **Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in PULITZER PRIZE :
SPELL OUT : AMERICA
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September Featured Author - Elizabeth StroutDuration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
Level: hard (4AA)
10/10
#1. **Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in PORTLAND, MAINE, USA (minimum two word title)
The Dangerous Marquis by Barbara Reeves 8/9 2★
#2. **Read a book in which a character spends time on your favourite hobby - reading
Lessons in Love at the Seaside Salon by Sophie Green 13/9 4★ (AA)
#3. **Read a book from a series
Opal by Patricia Wolf 4/9 3★ (AA)
#4. **Read a book which has won an award OR
**Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in PULITZER PRIZE
The Genuine Article by Patricia Rice 27/9 2★
N- The Ramshackle Suitor by Nancy Butler 21/9 2.5★
A- Pet Rescue's Amazing Dog Stories by Saskia Adams 19/9 5★ (AA)
T- The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer 20/9 5★
U- The Mystery of Swordfish Reef by Arthur W. Upfield 17/9 3.5★ (AA)
R- Calculated in Death by J.D. Robb 16/9 3.5★
E- Mother's Choice by Elizabeth Mansfield 2/9 2★
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September Featured Author - Elizabeth StroutDuration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
Level: Hard
10/10
4/4 AA
TASKS
#1. Elizabeth Strout was born and raised in Portland, Maine, USA
**Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in PORTLAND, MAINE, USA (minimum two word title)
#2. When Strout relaxes she likes to spend her time knitting. She also enjoys hiking and nature.
**Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover
#3. Strout writes literary fiction. She has written several series and also standalones. Probably most famous are her Olive Kitteridge series and her Amgash series which features the much loved Lucy Barton
**Read a book from a series
#4. Elizabeth Strout is a highly acclaimed author. She works as a University lecturer and teaches creative writing. Her novel Olive Kitteridge won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2009.
**Read a book which has won an award
BONUS
**Read a book by Elizabeth Strout
SPELL OUT
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September Featured Author - Elizabeth Strout Duration: September 1 - September 30
Level: Easy - Tasks (minimum 1 AA)
#1 - Elizabeth Strout was born and raised in Portland, Maine, USA
Task: Read a book set in America
Book:
Even Tree Nymphs Get the Blues by Molly Harper - 03/09/25 - 4★sHow it fits: Is set in Louisiana
#2 - When Strout relaxes she likes to spend her time knitting. She also enjoys hiking and nature
Task: Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover
Book:
Coming Home to Featherwood Falls by Heather Reyburn AA - 01/09/25 - 5★sHow it fits: Nature seen on cover
#3 - Strout writes literary fiction.
Task: Read a book from a series
Book:
Murder at Blackwood Inn by Penny Warner - 14/09/25 - 5★sHow it fits: Is the 1st book in the ‘Haunted Dead and Breakfast’ series
#4 - Elizabeth Strout is a highly acclaimed author. She works as a University lecturer and teaches creative writing
Task: Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in PULITZER PRIZE
Book:
How Not to Kiss a Prince by Elizabeth A. Reeves - 17/09/25 - 5★sHow it fits: Author’s Initials are ER
September Featured Author - Elizabeth StroutDuration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
Level: easy
4/4
1/1 AA
TASKS
🌼#1. Elizabeth Strout was born and raised in Portland, Maine, USA
**Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in PORTLAND, MAINE, USA (minimum two word title)
The Secret of Elephants, Vasundra Tailor, 9/17/25, 5*
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🌼#2. When Strout relaxes she likes to spend her time knitting. She also enjoys hiking and nature.
**Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover - **
The Thorn Birds, Colleen McCullough, 9/24/25, 4*, AA - cover shows the Outback as a background
🌼 #3. Strout writes literary fiction. She has written several series and also standalones. Probably most famous are her Olive Kitteridge series and her Amgash series which features the much loved Lucy Barton
**Read a book from a series
Aunt Bessie Assumes, Diana Xarissa, 9/7/25, 4* (series Isle of Man #1)
🌼#4. Elizabeth Strout is a highly acclaimed author. She works as a University lecturer and teaches creative writing. Her novel Olive Kitteridge won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2009.
**Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in PULITZER PRIZE
Knots and Crosses, Ian Rankin, 9/27/25, 3*, initials I & R
September Featured Author - Elizabeth StroutDuration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
Level: easy (1AA)
3/4
#1. **Read a book which is set in America (Phoenix, AZ) OR first letter of each word in the title can be found in PORTLAND, MAINE, USA (minimum two word title)
#2. **Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover
#3. **Read a book from a series
#4. **Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in P ULI T ZER PRIZE
The Leper Ship by Peter Tonkin
Add me in please Phrynne! I'll be back next week with my reading selections. September Featured Author - Elizabeth Strout
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
Level: HARD
9/9
AA🦘 4/4
September 2025's Featured Author is Elizabeth Strout
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. Elizabeth Strout was born and raised in Portland, Maine, USA
**Read a book which is set in America AND
**Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in PORTLAND, MAINE, USA (minimum two word title)
The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham COMPLETED 14.09.25 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...✅#2. When Strout relaxes she likes to spend her time knitting. She also enjoys hiking and nature.
**Read a book in which a character spends time on your favourite hobby (tell us what it is) I 💖 hanging out at the beach!
**Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover
The Stolen by Vikki Petraitis AA🦘COMPLETED 07.09.25 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...✅#3. Strout writes literary fiction. She has written several series and also standalones. Probably most famous are her Olive Kitteridge series and her Amgash series which features the much loved Lucy Barton
**Read a book from a series (#4 Martin Scarsden series)
Legacy by Chris Hammer AA 🦘 COMPLETED 28.09.25 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...✅#4. Elizabeth Strout is a highly acclaimed author. She works as a University lecturer and teaches creative writing. Her novel Olive Kitteridge won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2009.
**Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in PULITZER PRIZE
Hot Ground by Lisa Ellery AA🦘COMPLETED 09.09.25 ⭐⭐⭐.3 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...✅BONUS
**Read a book by Elizabeth Strout - My Name is Lucy Barton
My Name Is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout COMPLETED 30.09.25 ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...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.
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Remember Where You’ve Buried the Bodies by Julie Lancaster COMPLETED 22.09.25 ⭐⭐⭐ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...✅U -
Up-Island Harbor by Jean Stone COMPLETED 16.09.25 ⭐⭐⭐.3 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...✅C -
Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley AA🦘 COMPLETED 29.09.25 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...✅Y -
A Cast of Falcons by Sarah Yarwood-Lovett COMPLETED 11.09.25 ⭐⭐⭐⭐.1 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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September Featured Author - Elizabeth StroutDuration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
Level: Hard
11/11
6/4 AA
TASKS:
✅ 1. Read a book which is set in America - Genesis by Karin Slaughter - 04/09, 5⭐
✅ 2. Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover - Melaleuca by Angie Faye Martin AA - 09/09, 5⭐
✅ 3. Read a book from a series - Retribution by Sarah Barrie AA - 10/09, 4⭐
✅ 4. Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in PULITZER PRIZE - The Dream by Iain Ryan AA - 12/09, 3⭐
SPELL OUT: America
✅ A - The Testaments by Margaret Atwood - 13/09, 4⭐
✅ M - She's a Killer by Kirsten McDougall - 15/09, 5⭐
✅ E - Eden by Candice Fox AA - 16/09, 4⭐
✅ R - The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion AA - 17/09, 5⭐
✅ I - A Lady's Guide to Scandal by Sophie Irwin - 23/09, 4⭐
✅ C - Dying to Know by Rae Cairns AA - 24/09, 4⭐
✅ A - The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden - 29/09, 3⭐
September 2025 Featured Author - Elizabeth StroutLevel: Easy
4/4
2/1 AA
#1. Elizabeth Strout was born and raised in Portland, Maine, USA
**Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in PORTLAND, MAINE, USA Darkness Rising Keri Arthur 9/1 ★★★★ AA
#2. When Strout relaxes she likes to spend her time knitting. She also enjoys hiking and nature.
2. Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover Breaking Point C.J. Box 9/8 ★★★★
#3. Strout writes literary fiction. She has written several series and also standalones. Probably most famous are her Olive Kitteridge series and her Amgash series which features the much loved Lucy Barton
**Read a book from a series (Phryne Fisher Mystery #11) Away With the Fairies Kerry Greenwood 9/10 ★★★★ AA
#4. Elizabeth Strout is a highly acclaimed author. She works as a University lecturer and teaches creative writing. Her novel Olive Kitteridge won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2009.
**Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in PULITZER PRIZE Delicious! Ruth Reichl 9/14 ★★★
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September Featured Author - Elizabeth StroutDuration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
Level: Easy
4/4
TASKS
#1. Elizabeth Strout was born and raised in Portland, Maine, USA
Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in PORTLAND, MAINE, USA (minimum two word title)
#2. When Strout relaxes she likes to spend her time knitting. She also enjoys hiking and nature.
Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover
#3. Strout writes literary fiction. She has written several series and also standalones. Probably most famous are her Olive Kitteridge series and her Amgash series which features the much loved Lucy Barton
Read a book from a series
#4. Elizabeth Strout is a highly acclaimed author. She works as a University lecturer and teaches creative writing. Her novel Olive Kitteridge won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2009.
Read a book which has won an award
Mod
Sign me up please, Phrynne! I've actually got an Elizabeth Strout title on my TBR, so this is perfect!September Featured Author - Elizabeth Strout
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
Level: Medium
Progress: 7/7 AA: 2/2 (min 2)
Part 2: SPELL-IT-OUT
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September Featured Author - Elizabeth StroutDuration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
Level: Easy
5/5 as of 29/9/25
Tasks
#1. Elizabeth Strout was born and raised in Portland, Maine, USA. Read a book which is set in America.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 23/9/25
#2. When Strout relaxes she likes to spend her time knitting. She also enjoys hiking and nature. Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 22/9/25
#3. Strout writes literary fiction. She has written several series and also standalones. Probably most famous are her Olive Kitteridge series and her Amgash series which features the much loved Lucy Barton. Read a book from a series.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars) - 29/9/25
#4. Elizabeth Strout is a highly acclaimed author. She works as a University lecturer and teaches creative writing. Her novel Olive Kitteridge won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2009. Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in PULITZER PRIZE
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 22/9/25
Bonus
Read a book by Elizabeth Strout
Reivew: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 15/9/25
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September Featured Author - Elizabeth StroutDuration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
Level:Easy
4/4
TASKS
#1. Elizabeth Strout was born and raised in Portland, Maine, USA
**Read a book which is set in America
#2. When Strout relaxes she likes to spend her time knitting. She also enjoys hiking and nature.
**Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover
#3. Strout writes literary fiction. She has written several series and also standalones. Probably most famous are her Olive Kitteridge series and her Amgash series which features the much loved Lucy Barton
**Read a book from a series
#4. Elizabeth Strout is a highly acclaimed author. She works as a University lecturer and teaches creative writing. Her novel Olive Kitteridge won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2009.
**Read a book which has won an award
Mod
Easy LevelAA 0/1
✔1. Elizabeth Strout was born and raised in Portland, Maine, USA
**Read a book which is set in America
Listen for the Lie - Amy Tintera. 13/9/25
✔2.
**Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover
- Janice Hallett 7/9/25✔3. Read a book with literary fiction as a main genre
Fireweather - Miranda Darling 21/9/25
✔4. **Read a book which has won an award
Looking for Alibrandi - Melina Marchetta aa 23/9/25
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I'm in please :)September Featured Author - Elizabeth Strout
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
Level: easy
0/4
TASKS
#1. Read a book which is set in America
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
#2. Read a book in which a character spends time on your favourite hobby (drinking coffee)
Before We Say Goodbye by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
#3. Read a book with literary fiction as a main genre
Theory & Practice by Michelle de Kretser AA
#4. Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in PULITZER PRIZE
The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman
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Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25Level: Easy (Tasks)
Progress: 4/4 (AA 1/1) - COMPLETED 19/9/25
TASKS
#1. Elizabeth Strout was born and raised in Portland, Maine, USA
**Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in PORTLAND, MAINE, USA (minimum two word title):
- FINISHED 12/9/25 - 4* (9/10)
#2. When Strout relaxes she likes to spend her time knitting. She also enjoys hiking and nature.
**Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover -
:- FINISHED 19/9/25 - 4* (8.5/10)
#3. Strout writes literary fiction. She has written several series and also standalones. Probably most famous are her Olive Kitteridge series and her Amgash series which features the much loved Lucy Barton
**Read a book from a series - P.I. Lane Holland #2:
- FINISHED 18/9/25 - 4* (9/10)
#4. Elizabeth Strout is a highly acclaimed author. She works as a University lecturer and teaches creative writing. Her novel Olive Kitteridge won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2009.
**Read a book which has won an award - Booker Prize 1987:
- FINISHED 14/9/25 - 3* (7/10)
BONUS
**Read a book by Elizabeth Strout - Maybe!
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Phrynne wrote: "🌷🌷🌷Welcome to the challenge Kim 🌷🌷🌷"Thanks Phrynne!
EASY 0/4 - the last two months I only managed 3/4 - hopefully this month I can get through them all :)1. First letter of each word in the title can be found in PORTLAND, MAINE, USA The Invisible Library/Genevieve Cogman
2. Picture of nature on the cover Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith/Jon Krakauer
3. Book from a series Taken/Dinuka McKenzieAA
4. Won an award Limberlost/Robbie ArnottAA
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EASY 1/41. First letter of each word in the title can be found in PORTLAND, MAINE, USA The Invisible Library/Genevieve Cogman 2 stars, 7/9
Finished my first two. 📚#1. Elizabeth Strout was born and raised in Portland, Maine, USA
**Read a book which is set in America
Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich - 4⭐️ - 5/9/25#3. Strout writes literary fiction. She has written several series and also standalones. Probably most famous are her Olive Kitteridge series and her Amgash series which features the much loved Lucy Barton
**Read a book from a series
Nemesis by Patricia Wolf AA🇦🇺 - 4⭐️ - 16/9/25
Finished my 1st and 2nd reads of this Challenge with:-#1. Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in PORTLAND, MAINE, USA:
The Death of Us by Abigail Dean
Rated this one as 4* (9/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#4. Read a book which has won an award - Booker Prize 1987:
Moon Tiger by Penelope Lively
Rated this one as 3* (7/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
September 2025 Featured Author - Elizabeth StroutLevel: Easy
4/4 DONE
2/1 AA
#1. Elizabeth Strout was born and raised in Portland, Maine, USA
**Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in PORTLAND, MAINE, USA Darkness Rising Keri Arthur 9/1 ★★★★ AA
#2. When Strout relaxes she likes to spend her time knitting. She also enjoys hiking and nature.
2. Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover Breaking Point C.J. Box 9/8 ★★★★
#3. Strout writes literary fiction. She has written several series and also standalones. Probably most famous are her Olive Kitteridge series and her Amgash series which features the much loved Lucy Barton
**Read a book from a series (Phryne Fisher Mystery #11) Away With the Fairies Kerry Greenwood 9/10 ★★★★ AA
#4. Elizabeth Strout is a highly acclaimed author. She works as a University lecturer and teaches creative writing. Her novel Olive Kitteridge won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2009.
**Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in PULITZER PRIZE Delicious! Ruth Reichl 9/14 ★★★
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September Featured Author - Elizabeth Strout - COMPLETED Duration: September 1 - September 30
Level: Easy - Tasks (minimum 1 AA)
#1 - Elizabeth Strout was born and raised in Portland, Maine, USA
Task: Read a book set in America
Book:
Even Tree Nymphs Get the Blues by Molly Harper - 03/09/25 - 4★sHow it fits: Is set in Louisiana
#2 - When Strout relaxes she likes to spend her time knitting. She also enjoys hiking and nature
Task: Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover
Book:
Coming Home to Featherwood Falls by Heather Reyburn AA - 01/09/25 - 5★sHow it fits: Nature seen on cover
#3 - Strout writes literary fiction.
Task: Read a book from a series
Book:
Murder at Blackwood Inn by Penny Warner - 14/09/25 - 5★sHow it fits: Is the 1st book in the ‘Haunted Dead and Breakfast’ series
#4 - Elizabeth Strout is a highly acclaimed author. She works as a University lecturer and teaches creative writing
Task: Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in PULITZER PRIZE
Book:
How Not to Kiss a Prince by Elizabeth A. Reeves - 17/09/25 - 5★sHow it fits: Author’s Initials are ER
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September Featured Author - Elizabeth Strout
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
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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September 2025's Featured Author is Elizabeth Strout
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. Elizabeth Strout was born and raised in Portland, Maine, USA
**Read a book which is set in America OR
**Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in PORTLAND, MAINE, USA (minimum two word title)
#2. When Strout relaxes she likes to spend her time knitting. She also enjoys hiking and nature.
**Read a book in which a character spends time on your favourite hobby (tell us what it is) OR
**Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover
#3. Strout writes literary fiction. She has written several series and also standalones. Probably most famous are her Olive Kitteridge series and her Amgash series which features the much loved Lucy Barton
**Read a book from a series OR
**Read a book with literary fiction as a main genre
#4. Elizabeth Strout is a highly acclaimed author. She works as a University lecturer and teaches creative writing. Her novel Olive Kitteridge won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2009.
**Read a book which has won an award OR
**Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in PULITZER PRIZE
BONUS
**Read a book by Elizabeth Strout
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.
Elizabeth Strout (first or last name or both)
America
Portland
Maine
Knitting
Hiking
Nature
Literary
Fiction
Amgash
Lucy
Barton
Olive
Kitteridge
Series
Pulitzer
Prize
Award