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August 2026 Featured Author - Elly Griffiths
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Duration: 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Level:
9/9
TASKS
#1. Read a book where the author writes under a pseudonym
#2. Read a book where the initial of each title word fits into ITALIAN QUARTER (two word minimum)
#3.Read a book from a series
#4. Read a book set in England
SPELL OUT Crime
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Duration: 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Level: Hard
10/10
TASKS
#1. Elly Griffiths, whose real name is Domenica de Rosa, was born in London on 17.8.63
**Read a book where the author writes under a pseudonym OR
**Read a book where the author's initials fit into DOMENICA DE ROSA
#2. Her debut novel was written under her real name and was entitled The Italian Quarter. It has since been re released as Return to the Italian Quarter
**Read a debut novel OR
**Read a book where the initial of each title word fits into ITALIAN QUARTER (two word minimum)
#3. Griffiths is most famous for her Ruth Galloway series set in Norfolk, England and featuring a University Professor in Archaeology who helps a Detective to solve crimes.
**Read a book from a series OR
**Read a crime/mystery novel
#4. She has written three other mystery series, The Brighton Mysteries, Harbinder Kaur, The Ali Dawson Mysteries and a middle school age series called Justice Jones (which looks like good fun!)
** Read a book set in England OR
** Read a YA or a Childrens book (remember to check the minimum page limit)
BONUS
**Read a book by Elly Griffiths
SPELL OUT
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August's Featured Author - Elly GriffithsDuration: 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Level: hard
8/8
TASKS
#1.**Read a book where the author's initials fit into DOMENICA DE ROSA
Some Assembly Required: Decoding Four Billion Years of Life, from Ancient Fossils to DNA by Neil Shubin finished 13/8 - 3.5 stars
#2. **Read a debut novel
Seek Immediate Shelter by Vincent Yu finished 3/8 - 5 stars
#3. **Read a crime/mystery novel
Freyja by Margrét Ann Thors finished 27/8 - 4 stars
#4. ** Read a book set in England
All Her Beautiful Deaths by A. Rushby (AA) finished 30/8 - 4 stars
SPELL OUT
E Exit Party by Emily St. John Mandel finished 10/8 - 5 stars
L Little World by Josephine Rowe (AA) finished 4/8 - 4 stars
L Like, Follow, Die by Ashley Kalagian Blunt(AA) finished 22/8 - 4 stars
Y You Must Remember This by Sean Wilson (AA) finished 2/8 - 4 stars
August's Featured Author - Elly GriffithsDuration: 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Level: Hard (min 4AAs)
17/17
TASKS - Completed
#1. Elly Griffiths, whose real name is Domenica de Rosa, was born in London on 17.8.63
**Read a book where the author writes under a pseudonym OR **Read a book where the author's initials fit into DOMENICA DE ROSA
Hell Island by Matthew Reilly AA 5 stars 4/8/26
#2. Her debut novel was written under her real name and was entitled The Italian Quarter. It has since been re released as Return to the Italian Quarter
**Read a debut novel OR **Read a book where the initial of each title word fits into ITALIAN QUARTER (two word minimum)
Leopard's Rage by Christine Feehan 5 stars 5/8/26
#3. Griffiths is most famous for her Ruth Galloway series set in Norfolk, England and featuring a University Professor in Archaeology who helps a Detective to solve crimes.
**Read a book from a series OR **Read a crime/mystery novel
Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves by Matthew Reilly AA 5 stars 6/8/26
#4. She has written three other mystery series, The Brighton Mysteries, Harbinder Kaur, The Ali Dawson Mysteries and a middle school age series called Justice Jones (which looks like good fun!)
** Read a book set in England OR ** Read a YA or a Childrens book (125 pages minimum page limit)
The Mystery on Cobbett's Island by Kathryn Kenny 5 stars 4/8/26
SPELL OUT!!! - Completed
E - Title - Elder Wolf by Scarlett Grove 5 stars 5/8/26
L - Title - Lest Bridges Burn by Phillipa Nefri Clark AA 4 stars 18/8/26
L - Author - Crimson Death by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 2/8/26
Y - Author - Love in a Small Town by Zoe York 3 stars 20/8/26
G - Author - The Well of Hell by Greig Beck AA 5 stars 13/8/26
R - Title - Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry 5 stars 10/8/26
I - Author - The Kinsmen Universe by Ilona Andrews 4 stars 5/8/26
F - Author - Gathering Dark by Candice Fox AA 5 stars 2/8/26
F - Title - Fated by Starlight by Krista Street 4 stars 12/8/26
I - Author - Fated Blades by Ilona Andrews 4 stars 5/8/26
T - Author - The Golden Thread by Tea Cooper AA 3 stars 13/8/26
H - Title - Hunted in the Shadows by Mary Dublin 4 stars 11/8/26
S - Title - Southern Ruby by Belinda Alexandra AA 4 stars 15/8/26
TASK Finished#1. Read a book where the author's initials fit into DOMENICA DE ROSA Contest Matthew Reilly 10 August AA
5 Stars#2. Read a debut novel Boy Swallows Universe Trent Dalton 08 August AA
4 stars#3. Read a crime/mystery novel Door Number Eight Francis Rosenfeld 06 August AA
3.5 stars#4. Read a book set in England The Ministry of Time Kaliane Bradley 19 August
3.75 starsBONUS
**Read a book by Elly Griffiths A Girl Called Justice 06 August
4.5 stars great kids toyoung teens readSPELL OUT
L - The Lotus Shoes Jane Yang 11 August
5 starso - Onyx Storm Rebecca Yarros 17 August
4.75 starsn - Newgate Prison Copper Mines and the The Irish Lass Lisa Shea 28 August
3 starsd - Door Number Eight Francis Rosenfeld 06 August AA
3.5 statrso - One Golden Summer Carley Fortune 6 August
3.75 starsn - Now Run Kate Bold 24 August
3 stars
August's Featured Author - Elly GriffithsDuration: 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Level: easy (1AA)
4/4
#1. **Read a book where the author's initials fit into DOMENICA DE ROSA
Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie 2/8 4.5★
#2. **Read a debut novel
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke 5/8 3★
#3. **Read a book from a series
Bony Buys a Woman by Arthur W. Upfield 15/8 4★ (AA)
#4. ** Read a book set in England
The Unquiet Bones by Melvin R. Starr 13/8 4★
August's Featured Author - Elly GriffithsDuration: 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Level: Hard
10/10
TASKS
✔︎1. Read a book where the author's initials fit into DOMENICA DE ROSA: Mary Renault: A Biography by David Sweetman 13/8 4★
✔︎2. Read a book where the initial of each title word fits into ITALIAN QUARTER (two word minimum): An Angel in Australia by Tom Keneally AA 9/8 4★
✔︎3.Read a crime/mystery novel: The Hush by Sara Foster AA 22/8 4★
✔︎4. Read a book set in England: After Story by Larissa Behrendt AA 15/8 5★
✔︎BONUS: Read a book by Elly Griffiths: The Janus Stone 12/8 4★
SPELL OUT: NOVEL
✔︎N - Dangerous: Risky Business / Storm Warning / The Welcoming by Nora Roberts (Read The Welcoming) 3/8 3★
✔︎O - Land by Maggie O'Farrell 27/8 4★
✔︎V - The Venice Hotel by Tess Woods AA 17/8 4★
✔︎E - The Ghost Fields by Elly Griffiths 20/8 4★
✔︎L - A Tale of Two Publishing Houses: A behind-the-scenes look into the publishing industry by Linda Martin AA 4/8 4★
August's Featured Author - Elly GriffithsDuration: 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Level: Hard - 4AA
12/12
TASKS
#1. **Read a book where the author writes under a pseudonym :
#2.**Read a debut novel :
#3. **Read a book from a series :
#4. ** Read a book set in England :
SPELL OUT - DOMENICA
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August's Featured Author - Elly GriffithsDuration: 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Level: Easy
Books 4/4 AA: 3/3
TASKS
✅#1. Elly Griffiths, whose real name is Domenica de Rosa, was born in London on 17.8.63
**Read a book where the author writes under a pseudonym OR
**Read a book where the author's initials fit into DOMENICA DE ROSA
As Long As She Lives by Kate Wiley read 12.8.26 - 5⭐
✅#2. Her debut novel was written under her real name and was entitled The Italian Quarter. It has since been re released as Return to the Italian Quarter
**Read a debut novel OR
**Read a book where the initial of each title word fits into ITALIAN QUARTER (two word minimum)
Resurrection Bay by Emma Viskic AA read 13.8.26 - 3⭐
✅#3. Griffiths is most famous for her Ruth Galloway series set in Norfolk, England and featuring a University Professor in Archaeology who helps a Detective to solve crimes.
**Read a book from a series OR
**Read a crime/mystery novel
The Body in the Beach House by Grace York AA (Getaway Bay #2) read 03.8.26 - 3⭐
✅#4. She has written three other mystery series, The Brighton Mysteries, Harbinder Kaur, The Ali Dawson Mysteries and a middle school age series called Justice Jones (which looks like good fun!)
** Read a book set in England OR
** Read a YA or a Childrens book (125 pages minimum page limit)
The Widows’ Guide to Foul Play by Amanda Ashby AA read 10.8.26 - 4⭐
August's Featured Author - Elly GriffithsDuration: 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Level: Easy
5/5 books (min 1 AA)
TASKS
#1. Elly Griffiths, whose real name is Domenica de Rosa, was born in London on 17.8.63
**Read a book where the author writes under a pseudonym
✔ A Litter of Bones by J.D. Kirk (read 20 Aug) 4★
#2. Her debut novel was written under her real name and was entitled The Italian Quarter. It has since been re released as Return to the Italian Quarter
**Read a book where the initial of each title word fits into ITALIAN QUARTER (two word minimum)
✔The Reckoning by Vikki Petraitis AA (read 14 Aug) 4★
#3. Griffiths is most famous for her Ruth Galloway series set in Norfolk, England and featuring a University Professor in Archaeology who helps a Detective to solve crimes.
**Read a book from a series OR **Read a crime/mystery novel
✔ The Tailor by Tim Sullivan (read 3 Aug) 4.5★
#4. She has written three other mystery series, The Brighton Mysteries, Harbinder Kaur, The Ali Dawson Mysteries and a middle school age series called Justice Jones (which looks like good fun!)
** Read a book set in England
✔ The Shadow Step by Mark Billingham (read 8 Aug) 4.5★
BONUS
✔ Read a book by Elly Griffiths The Killing Time (read 10 Aug) 4★
🍧August's Featured Author - Elly Griffiths🍧Duration: 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Level: easy
4/4
1/1 AA
TASKS
🍧#1. Elly Griffiths, whose real name is Domenica de Rosa, was born in London on 17.8.63
**Read a book where the author writes under a pseudonym OR
**Read a book where the author's initials fit into DOMENICA DE ROSA
A Parting of the Ways: A moving drama about motherhood, friendship and lies, Rachel Crowther, 8/7/26, 3*, initials RC
🍧#2. Her debut novel was written under her real name and was entitled The Italian Quarter. It has since been re released as Return to the Italian Quarter
**Read a debut novel OR
**Read a book where the initial of each title word fits into ITALIAN QUARTER (two word minimum)
The Locket, Natalie Meg Evans, 8/18/26, 3*, T, L in “ITALIAN”
🍧#3. Griffiths is most famous for her Ruth Galloway series set in Norfolk, England and featuring a University Professor in Archaeology who helps a Detective to solve crimes.
**Read a book from a series
The Bookstore at Rivers End, Phillipa Nefri Clark, 8/9/26, 3*, AA (Temple River series #2)
**Read a crime/mystery novel
🍧#4. She has written three other mystery series, The Brighton Mysteries, Harbinder Kaur, The Ali Dawson Mysteries and a middle school age series called Justice Jones (which looks like good fun!)
** Read a book set in England
The Weekend, T.M. Logan, 8/2/26, 4*
** Read a YA or a Childrens book (125 pages minimum page limit)
August Featured Author - Elly Griffiths - COMPLETED Duration: August 1 to 31
Level: Easy - Tasks (minimum 1 AA)
#1 - Elly Griffiths was born in London on 17.8.63
Task: Read a book where the author's initials fit into DOMENICA DE ROSA
Book: The Barrington Book Club by Susan Mackie - AA - 06/08/26 - 5★s
How it fits: Author initials are S & M
#2 - Her debut novel was written under her real name
Task: Read a book where the initial of each title word fits into ITALIAN QUARTER
Book: All In by Amanda Carlson - 05/08/26 - 5★s
How it fits: A I
#3 - Griffiths is most famous for her Ruth Galloway series
Task: Read a book from a series
Book: The Fourth Mandate by Vered Ehsani - 03/08/26 - 2★s
How it fits: Book #4 in the “society for paranormals” series
#4 - She has written three other mystery series
Task: Read a book set in England
Book: Sacred Slaying by Penelope Cress - 08/08/26 - 4★s
How it fits: Set in England
August 2026 Tasks:✅COMPLETE 15/9/26-great challenge,Brenda!
#1. Elly Griffiths, whose real name is Domenica de Rosa, was born in London on 17.8.63
**Read a book where the author writes under a pseudonym OR
**Read a book where the author's initials fit into DOMENICA DE ROSA
The Sunflower HousebyAdriana Allegri(A.A. in DOMENICA DE ROSA)
⭐✔8/8/26★ ★ ★ ★
#2. Her debut novel was written under her real name and was entitled The Italian Quarter. It has since been re released as Return to the Italian Quarter
**Read a debut novel OR
**Read a book where the initial of each title word fits into ITALIAN QUARTER (two word minimum)
The Crossing PlacesbyElly Griffiths(Debut Novel)
⭐✔2/8/26★ ★ ★ ★
#3. Griffiths is most famous for her Ruth Galloway series set in Norfolk, England and featuring a University Professor in Archaeology who helps a Detective to solve crimes.
**Read a book from a series OR
**Read a crime/mystery novel
OutbackbyPatricia Wolf(Crime/Mystery)
⭐✔11/8/26★ ★ ★ ★
#4. She has written three other mystery series, The Brighton Mysteries, Harbinder Kaur, The Ali Dawson Mysteries and a middle school age series called Justice Jones (which looks like good fun!)
** Read a book set in England OR
** Read a YA or a Childrens book (125 pages minimum page limit)
Adventures of the Little Wooden HorsebyUrsula Moray Williams(4 hours 14 minutes listening)
⭐✔15/8/26★ ★ ★ ★ ★
BONUS
**Read a book by Elly Griffiths
The Janus StonebyElly Griffiths
⭐✔4/8/26★ ★ ★ ★
Challenge complete 😀 August's Featured Author - Elly Griffiths
Duration: 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Level: EASY - Tasks (minimum 1 AA)
4/4 (1 AA)
TASKS
#1. Elly Griffiths, whose real name is Domenica de Rosa, was born in London on 17.8.63.
**Read a book where the author writes under a pseudonym.
King Sorrow by Joe Hill (Joseph Hillstrom King) ✅ 2* (8/8)
#2. Her debut novel was written under her real name and was entitled The Italian Quarter. It has since been re released as Return to the Italian Quarter.
**Read a book where the initial of each title word fits into ITALIAN QUARTER (two word minimum).
The Invited by Jennifer McMahon ✅ 4* (29/8)
#3. Griffiths is most famous for her Ruth Galloway series set in Norfolk, England and featuring a University Professor in Archaeology who helps a Detective to solve crimes.
**Read a crime/mystery novel.
Three Reasons for Revenge by Dervla McTiernan AA ✅ 4* (15/8)
#4. She has written three other mystery series, The Brighton Mysteries, Harbinder Kaur, The Ali Dawson Mysteries and a middle school age series called Justice Jones (which looks like good fun!)
** Read a book set in England.
Fatal Return: Fatal, Book 1 by Alex Hansen ✅ 3* (9/8)
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August's Featured Author - Elly GriffithsDuration: 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Level: Easy
4/4
1/1 AA
TASKS
#1. Read a book where the author writes under a pseudonym
#2. Read a debut novel
#3. Read a book from a series
#4. Read a YA or a Childrens book (125 pages minimum page limit)
August's Featured Author - Elly GriffithsDuration: 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Level: Easy
5/5 as of 2/9/26
Tasks
1. Elly Griffiths, whose real name is Domenica de Rosa. Read a book where the author's initials fit into DOMENICA DE ROSA.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 22/8/26
#2. Her debut novel was written under her real name and was entitled The Italian Quarter. Read a debut novel.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 29/8/26
#3. Griffiths is most famous for her Ruth Galloway series set in Norfolk, England. Read a book from a series.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 2/9/26
#4. She has written three other mystery series, The Brighton Mysteries, Harbinder Kaur, The Ali Dawson Mysteries and a middle school age series called Justice Jones. Read a YA book.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 23/8/26
BONUS
**Read a book by Elly Griffiths
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars) - 15/8/26
August's Featured Author - Elly GriffithsDuration: 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Level: Easy
5/5
Completed 27th August
TASKS
✔️ #1. Read a book where the author's initials fit into DOMENICA DE ROSA
Wild Card by Simon Rowell *AA* - 23/08 - 3★
✔️ #2. Read a book where the initial of each title word fits into ITALIAN QUARTER (two word minimum)
The Lighthouse by P.D. James - 27/08 - 4★
✔️ #3. Read a crime/mystery novel
The Murder Bag by Tony Parsons - 25/08 - 3.5★
✔️ #4. Read a book set in England
The Beast of Littleton Woods by T.E. Kinsey - 02/08 - 4.5★
✔️ BONUS
**Read a book by Elly Griffiths
The Frozen People - 13/08 - 3★
August's Featured Author - Elly GriffithsDuration: 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Level: EASY - Tasks (minimum 1 AA)
5/5
TASKS
**Read a book where the author's initials fit into DOMENICA DE ROSA
Danielle Collins with
Heirlooms and Homicide**Read a book where the initial of each title word fits into ITALIAN QUARTER (two word minimum)
The Reward by Peter Corris AA🇦🇺**Read a book from a series
Turbo Twenty-Three by Janet Evanovich** Read a book set in England
Murder at an English Pub by Alice Castle**Read a book by Elly Griffiths
The Zig Zag Girl
Mod
August's Featured Author - Elly GriffithsDuration: 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Level:Easy
4/4
TASKS
#1. Elly Griffiths, whose real name is Domenica de Rosa, was born in London on 17.8.63
**Read a book where the author's initials fit into DOMENICA DE ROSA
#2. Her debut novel was written under her real name and was entitled The Italian Quarter. It has since been re released as Return to the Italian Quarter
**Read a book where the initial of each title word fits into ITALIAN QUARTER (two word minimum)
#3. Griffiths is most famous for her Ruth Galloway series set in Norfolk, England and featuring a University Professor in Archaeology who helps a Detective to solve crimes.
**Read a crime/mystery novel
#4. She has written three other mystery series, The Brighton Mysteries, Harbinder Kaur, The Ali Dawson Mysteries and a middle school age series called Justice Jones (which looks like good fun!)
** Read a YA or a Childrens book (125 pages minimum page limit)
August's Featured Author - Elly GriffithsDuration: 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Level: Easy
4/4
TASKS
#1. Elly Griffiths, whose real name is Domenica de Rosa, was born in London on 17.8.63
Read a book where the author writes under a pseudonym
#2. Her debut novel was written under her real name and was entitled The Italian Quarter. It has since been re released as Return to the Italian Quarter
Read a debut novel
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans 23/8/26 5★
#3. Griffiths is most famous for her Ruth Galloway series set in Norfolk, England and featuring a University Professor in Archaeology who helps a Detective to solve crimes.
Read a crime/mystery novel
#4. She has written three other mystery series, The Brighton Mysteries, Harbinder Kaur, The Ali Dawson Mysteries and a middle school age series called Justice Jones (which looks like good fun!)
Read a book set in England
Mod
August's Featured Author - Elly GriffithsDuration: 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Level: hard
Finish
#1. Elly Griffiths, whose real name is Domenica de Rosa, was born in London on 17.8.63
**Read a book where the author's initials fit into DOMENICA DE ROSA
Natasha Madison-Only For Her 8/06/26 4*
#2. Her debut novel was written under her real name and was entitled The Italian Quarter. It has since been re released as Return to the Italian Quarter
**Read a book where the initial of each title word fits into ITALIAN QUARTER (two word minimum)
The Next Accident-Lisa Gardner 8/20/26 3*
#3. Griffiths is most famous for her Ruth Galloway series set in Norfolk, England and featuring a University Professor in Archaeology who helps a Detective to solve crimes.
**Read a book from a series
(Chicago Defiance MC Series)
Acceptance-K.E. Osborn 8/24/26 4* AA
#4. She has written three other mystery series, The Brighton Mysteries, Harbinder Kaur, The Ali Dawson Mysteries and a middle school age series called Justice Jones (which looks like good fun!)
** Read a book set in England
Whip Crack-Alex Smith 8/23/26 3*
BONUS
**Read a book by Elly Griffiths
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.
CRIME
C:The Permit-G.C. Chase 8/13/26 4* AA
R:Reckless Faith-Nyssa Kathryn 8/09/26 4* AA
I:Into the Fading Twilight-Catherine Cowles 8/18/26 5*
M:Meant for You-Layla Hagen 8/01/26 3*
E:Eden-Nyssa Kathryn 8/16/26 4* AA
Mod
August's Featured Author - Elly GriffithsDuration: 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Level:
10/10 AA 5
TASKS
#1. Elly Griffiths, whose real name is Domenica de Rosa, was born in London on 17.8.63
📚➡️**Read a book where the author writes under a pseudonym
Murder in the Mansion by Faith Martin (author Jacquie Walton)....4* 25/08/26
OR
**Read a book where the author's initials fit into DOMENICA DE ROSA
#2. Her debut novel was written under her real name and was entitled The Italian Quarter. It has since been re released as Return to the Italian Quarter
📚➡️**Read a debut novel
The Good Girl by Mary Kubica....4* 03/08/26
OR
**Read a book where the initial of each title word fits into ITALIAN QUARTER (two word minimum)
#3. Griffiths is most famous for her Ruth Galloway series set in Norfolk, England and featuring a University Professor in Archaeology who helps a Detective to solve crimes.
📚➡️**Read a book from a series
**Read a crime/mystery novel (fits both)
Kiss Her Goodbye by Lisa Gardner....4* 10/08/26
#4. She has written three other mystery series, The Brighton Mysteries, Harbinder Kaur, The Ali Dawson Mysteries and a middle school age series called Justice Jones (which looks like good fun!)
** Read a book set in England OR
📚➡️** Read a YA or a Childrens book (125 pages minimum page limit)
The Sidekicks by Will Kostakis AA....3.5* 06/08/26
SPELL OUT
📚D - Blood Moon: Hal Challis Investigation 5 by Garry Disher AA....4* 13/08/26
📚E - Earthly Delights by Kerry Greenwood AA....3.5* 18/08/26
📚R - Evans Above by Rhys Bowen....3.5* 24/08/26
📚O - Say No More by Caroline Overington AA....3.5* 25/08/26
📚S - Iluka by Cassie Stroud AA....3.5* 20/08/26
📚A - Missing Justice by Alafair Burke....3.5* 16/08/26
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Phrynne wrote: "📚📚📚 Welcome to the challenge Trish 📚📚📚"
Thank you, Phrynne ☺️
August 2026 Featured Author - Elly Griffiths4/4 DONE
2/1 AA
#1. Elly Griffiths, whose real name is Domenica de Rosa, was born in London on 17.8.63
** author's initials in DOMENICA DE ROSA The Medici Manuscript C.J. Archer 8/6 ★★★★ AA
#2. Her debut novel was written under her real name and was entitled The Italian Quarter.
** initial of each title word in ITALIAN QUARTER Assassins Anonymous Rob Hart 8/1 ★★★★
#3. Griffiths is most famous for her Ruth Galloway series set in Norfolk, England and featuring a University Professor in Archaeology who helps a Detective to solve crimes.
**crime/mystery novel Last One Out Jane Harper 8/5 ★★ AA
#4. She has written three other mystery series
** YA or Childrens book Ice Island Sherry Shahan 8/13 ★★★
Mod
August's Featured Author - Elly GriffithsDuration: 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Level: Easy (Tasks)
Progress: 4/4 (AA 1/1) - COMPLETED 20/8/26
TASKS:
#1. Elly Griffiths, whose real name is Domenica de Rosa, was born in London on 17.8.63
**Read a book where the author's initials fit into DOMENICA DE ROSA:
- FINISHED 20/8/26 - 4* (9/10)
#2. Her debut novel was written under her real name and was entitled The Italian Quarter. It has since been re released as Return to the Italian Quarter
**Read a debut novel OR
**Read a book where the initial of each title word fits into ITALIAN QUARTER (two word minimum) - BOTH:
- FINISHED 15/8/26 - 3* (6.5/10)
#3. Griffiths is most famous for her Ruth Galloway series set in Norfolk, England and featuring a University Professor in Archaeology who helps a Detective to solve crimes.
**Read a book from a series - Martin Beck #7 OR
**Read a crime/mystery novel - BOTH:
- FINISHED 12/8/26 - 4* (9/10)
#4. She has written three other mystery series, The Brighton Mysteries, Harbinder Kaur, The Ali Dawson Mysteries and a middle school age series called Justice Jones (which looks like good fun!)
** Read a book set in England - Brighton:
- FINISHED 10/8/26 - 4* (9/10)
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Phrynne wrote: "📚📚📚 Welcome to the challenge Kim 📚📚📚"Thanks Phrynne!
Sign me up please, Phrynne! Very excited, as Elly Griffiths is one of my favourite authors - she just won the Theakstone's Old Peculiar Prize at Harrogate for The Frozen People!August's Featured Author - Elly Griffiths
Duration: 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Level: Easy
Progress: 10/12 AA: 6/5 (min 4)
TASKS
1. Elly Griffiths, whose real name is Domenica de Rosa, was born in London on 17.8.63
Read a book where the author's initials fit into DOMENICA DE ROSA
2. Her debut novel was written under her real name and was entitled The Italian Quarter. It has since been re released as Return to the Italian Quarter
Read a debut novel
3. Griffiths is most famous for her Ruth Galloway series set in Norfolk, England and featuring a University Professor in Archaeology who helps a Detective to solve crimes.
Read a crime/mystery novel
4. She has written three other mystery series, The Brighton Mysteries, Harbinder Kaur, The Ali Dawson Mysteries and a middle school age series called Justice Jones (which looks like good fun!)
Read a book set in England
PART 2: SPELL OUT
D:
O:
M:
E: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry(Author's Name)
N:
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C: Hungry Heart: How the food we love shapes our lives by Clare Finney (Author's Name)
A:
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Phrynne wrote: "📚📚📚Welcome to the challenge Sarah!📚📚📚"Thanks Phrynne!
August Featured Author - Elly Griffiths - COMPLETED Duration: August 1 to 31
Level: Easy - Tasks (minimum 1 AA)
#1 - Elly Griffiths was born in London on 17.8.63
Task: Read a book where the author's initials fit into DOMENICA DE ROSA
Book: The Barrington Book Club by Susan Mackie - AA - 06/08/26 - 5★s
How it fits: Author initials are S & M
#2 - Her debut novel was written under her real name
Task: Read a book where the initial of each title word fits into ITALIAN QUARTER
Book: All In by Amanda Carlson - 05/08/26 - 5★s
How it fits: A I
#3 - Griffiths is most famous for her Ruth Galloway series
Task: Read a book from a series
Book: The Fourth Mandate by Vered Ehsani - 03/08/26 - 2★s
How it fits: Book #4 in the “society for paranormals” series
#4 - She has written three other mystery series
Task: Read a book set in England
Book: Sacred Slaying by Penelope Cress - 08/08/26 - 4★s
How it fits: Set in England
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Finished my 1st read of this Challenge with:-Tasks:
#4. Read a book set in England:
You Are Dead by Peter James
Rated this one as 4* (9/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Oh goodness, I went to list my first completed read for this challenge, then realised I hadn't yet added my books 😑 Hope it's ok to do it now 🙏Easy 0/4
1. Author's initials fit into DOMENICA DE ROSA The Black Tulip/Alexandre Dumas
2. Initial of each title word fits into ITALIAN QUARTER A Town Like Alice/Nevil Shute
3. Crime/mystery novel E is for Evidence/Sue Grafton
4. YA The Lab/Jack Heath AA
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Linking you now:)
Phrynne wrote: "Any time Suzie:)Linking you now:)"
Thank you! 😊
EASY 1/42. Initial of each title word fits into ITALIAN QUARTER A Town Like Alice/Nevil Shute - 3 1/2 stars, 12/8
Finished my 2nd read of this Challenge with:-#3. Read a book from a series OR read a crime/mystery novel -
BOTH (Martin Beck #7 / Swedish crime):
The Abominable Man by Maj Sjöwall
Rated this one as 4* (9/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished :)August's Featured Author - Elly Griffiths
Duration: 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Level:Easy
4/4
TASKS
#1. Elly Griffiths, whose real name is Domenica de Rosa, was born in London on 17.8.63
**Read a book where the author's initials fit into DOMENICA DE ROSA
#2. Her debut novel was written under her real name and was entitled The Italian Quarter. It has since been re released as Return to the Italian Quarter
**Read a book where the initial of each title word fits into ITALIAN QUARTER (two word minimum)
#3. Griffiths is most famous for her Ruth Galloway series set in Norfolk, England and featuring a University Professor in Archaeology who helps a Detective to solve crimes.
**Read a crime/mystery novel
#4. She has written three other mystery series, The Brighton Mysteries, Harbinder Kaur, The Ali Dawson Mysteries and a middle school age series called Justice Jones (which looks like good fun!)
** Read a YA or a Childrens book (125 pages minimum page limit)
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August's Featured Author - Elly Griffiths
Duration: 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Level:
0/?
Rules and guidelines: HERE
EASY - Tasks (minimum 1 AA)
MEDIUM - Spell Out (minimum 2 AA)
HARD - Tasks & Spell Out (minimum 4 AA)
**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.
TASKS
#1. Elly Griffiths, whose real name is Domenica de Rosa, was born in London on 17.8.63
**Read a book where the author writes under a pseudonym OR
**Read a book where the author's initials fit into DOMENICA DE ROSA
#2. Her debut novel was written under her real name and was entitled The Italian Quarter. It has since been re released as Return to the Italian Quarter
**Read a debut novel OR
**Read a book where the initial of each title word fits into ITALIAN QUARTER (two word minimum)
#3. Griffiths is most famous for her Ruth Galloway series set in Norfolk, England and featuring a University Professor in Archaeology who helps a Detective to solve crimes.
**Read a book from a series OR
**Read a crime/mystery novel
#4. She has written three other mystery series, The Brighton Mysteries, Harbinder Kaur, The Ali Dawson Mysteries and a middle school age series called Justice Jones (which looks like good fun!)
** Read a book set in England OR
** Read a YA or a Childrens book (125 pages minimum page limit)
BONUS
**Read a book by Elly Griffiths
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.
Elly Griffiths (first, last or both)
London
England
Domenica
De Rosa
Debut
Title
Crime
Mystery
Series
Italian
Quarter
England
Novel
Norfolk