**Autumn Reading Challenge**

[Dee-Ann]

Finished The Housekeeper and the Professor. Great little book, gave it 5 stars. 3 down, 7 to go.

1. The Colours of Autumn: Middlesex the book I have has very autumn tones on the cover.
2. International Women‘s Day: To be decided
3. Saint Patrick‘s Day: This Year It Will Be Different - READ
4. Australian Labour Day: The Housekeeper and the Professor - READ
5) A children’s book. to be decided
6) REDUCE - Last Sacrifice
7) RE-USE - Matilda or The Ladies of Missalonghi depends on which one I can find.
8) RECYCLE - The Catcher in the Rye
9) The Ides of March - to be decided
10) Short story, essay or anthology - Short & Tall Tales: Moose County Legends Collected by James Mackintosh Qwilleran - READ

[Lesley]

I have now finished all the books with a 'Japanese' theme I was trying to read before I left on an 11 day cherry blossom tour (now deferred to 2012, to my family's great relief).

DONE
1. The Help by Kathryn Stockett (3 stars)
6. Hiroshima by John Hersey (3-4 stars)
7. Princess Masako by Ben Hills (4 stars)
8. The Tale of Murasaki by Liza Dalby (2 stars)
9. Blood Against the Snows by Jonathan Gregson (4 stars)
10.Telling Tales, edited by Nadine Gordimer (3 stars)

YET TO READ
2. Ines of my Soul by Isabel Allende
3. TBA
4. Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks (housemaid) currently reading and really enjoying instead of Black and Blue by Anna Quindlen
5. TBA

[Maggie]

One more done.

Seem to be reading extra slowly lately. Possibly due to the study I've taken on taking up all my spare time, not to mention the reading it requires. Also busy helping my daughter with her assignments - all very noble etc BUT I'm missing my books!

1. Colours of autumnThe Girl Who Played with Fire
2. International Women's Day The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
3. Irish - The Copper Beech
4. Labour Day Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China
5. Childrens [book:The Complete Brambly Hedge|421569] BEAUTIFUL DEFINITELY 5 STARS
6. Reduce City of Ashes KEPT FORGETTING WHAT HAD HAPPENED, 4 STARS
7. Re-use An Episode of Sparrows
8. Recycle [book:The Akhenaten Adventure|339026] DEFINITELY FOR CHILDREN 3 STARS
9. Ides of March Murder at Mansfield Park
10. Short story from Space Stations

[[deleted user]]

What are you studying Maggie? (My apologies if you have answered this before.)

[Maggie]

Cancer Nursing = chemotherapy, Haematology, Oncology. I work in a Haematology / Oncology ward here in Adelaide, so chemo is a big part of my day (or night I should say because I work permanent night shift but have been working day shifts as well lately).

[[deleted user]]

7/7 Complete!!

1) The Colours of Autumn: Virgin River 3/12
2) International Women‘s Day: Hunger Games 3/2
4) Australian Labour Day: Houston, We Have A Problem - doctors! 3/10
5) Celebrate Dr Seuss‘ birthday on March 2nd! Hunches in Bunches 10/3
6) REDUCE - Just Listen by Sarah Dessen 3/3
9) The Ides of March - Something About You 3/10
10) The days are getting shorter - Rapture in Death 3/18

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Rena!! You have lots more time left..maybe you need a harder challenge..;)

[Neko]

:o Nice job Rena

[Sandra]

Hooray, Rena!

[Cheryl]

Ok, I've done 9/10. I can't re-read The Princess Bride until the end of the month though because we're going to discuss it in another group in April.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wow! Cheryl that's fantastic!! Well done..All you fast readers need harder challenges..lol ;)

[[deleted user]]

Maybe it's time to help them a little more by choosing some of their books for them? We could sneek in War and Peace, Pillars of the Earth? That might slow them down a little. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Gail «Cyborg» wrote: "Maybe it's time to help them a little more by choosing some of their books for them? We could sneek in War and Peace, Pillars of the Earth? That might slow them down a little. :)"

Oohh!! Sure would..:)

[Mandapanda]

Gail «Cyborg» wrote: "Maybe it's time to help them a little more by choosing some of their books for them? We could sneek in War and Peace, Pillars of the Earth? That might slow them down a little. :)"

Sneaky! I like your style ;)

[Sandra]

AR Autumn Challenge 2011
1/3/11 - 31/5/11

4/9 Completed

1. Colour - In Too Deep
2. International Women's Day - This Side of the Grave
3. Irish - Immortal in Death 19/3/11 ★★★★
4. Aust Labour Day - River Marked 10/3/11 ★★★★★
5. Skip
6. TBR - Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand
7. Re-Read - At Grave's End 4/3/11 ★★★★★
8. Library - Shades of Midnight
9. Murder - Glory in Death 4/3/11 ★★★★
10. Short Story/Anthology - Huntress

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have just finished my 5th book Innocent in Death which was the International Womans day read...I have left a review...

5 down, 4 listed to read, 1 TBA :)

[Neko]

Cheryl in CC NV wrote: "Ok, I've done 9/10. I can't re-read The Princess Bride until the end of the month though because we're going to discuss it in another group in April."
:o Very, very nice going! you put my list to shame..i think i'm through 3 books..ehehe

[Cheryl]

I do read a lot of children's books, I admit. But I *like* them! I promise, I don't choose them to be competitive. I know you're just teasing, but still I gotta say, if a challenge ever told me exactly what to read I would not participate. I'm having fun, and I hope you-all are too! :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Cheryl in CC NV wrote: "I do read a lot of children's books, I admit. But I *like* them! I promise, I don't choose them to be competitive. I know you're just teasing, but still I gotta say, if a challenge ever told me ..."

Cheryl, having fun is the main aim of this group!!! Glad you know it's all teasing and fun! LOL
It doesn't matter what sort of books you enjoy, just ENJOY them, that is the main thing!!! :)

[Mandapanda]

Cheryl in CC NV wrote: "I do read a lot of children's books, I admit. But I *like* them! I promise, I don't choose them to be competitive. I know you're just teasing, but still I gotta say, if a challenge ever told me ..."

Cheryl one thing you might not realise about Autralians is that we tease people we like. If we didn't feel comfortable with you we would be very polite. But because we feel like we know you now it's no holds barred. Just remember that it's a form of affection here if we give you a hard time! But feel free to tease us right back.;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Perfectly said Mandy!! :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 6th of the challenge Whistleblower by Tess Gerritsen..Another excellent thriller by Gerritsen!
My original list is Mess #63.

[[deleted user]]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Rena!! You have lots more time left..maybe you need a harder challenge..;)"

haha, well, I do lots of challenges, if that makes you feel any better! =)

[Neko]

Mandy wrote: "Cheryl in CC NV wrote: "I do read a lot of children's books, I admit. But I *like* them! I promise, I don't choose them to be competitive. I know you're just teasing, but still I gotta say, if a..."
That's true. It's great to give a friend a good tease XD

[Cheryl]

Thank you!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Rena wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Well done Rena!! You have lots more time left..maybe you need a harder challenge..;)"

haha, well, I do lots of challenges, if that makes you feel any better! =)"

Haha..;)

[Lesley]

Yesterday I finished , as the 'Labour Day' book. I was really enjoying it (5 stars) until the last chapter. I found the ending most unlikely, which brought it back to 4 stars from me, unfortunately!
A fascinating read all the same.

[Mandapanda]

I think Gail's still going through that book Lesley. It'll be interesting to see if she feels the same way about the ending.:)

[[deleted user]]

I am reading her other book People of the Book. I am finding the Aussieness of the main character a little cringe worthy. It's only minor and I am not sure other Aussies would agree with me but how many times do we need to be reminded that she is an Australian? (Okay shoot me) Apart from that it's brilliant. I have only heard good things about Year Of Wonders and am excited about reading it.

[Paperback Princess]

Brit wrote: "Not going to do all ten, just don't have the time! But I did pick a few off my TBR list:

1. Gone With the Wind
2. The Mists of Avalon
3. [book:The Picture of Dorian ..."

Brit how do you enter links and how do you do the cross-offs?

[Neko]

@Angelica it's books goes here

Just remove the @'s at the end of e.

[Mandapanda]

Angelica wrote: "Brit how do you enter links and how do you do the cross-offs?..."

Angelica, look at the comment box when you're writing your msg and you'll see the words 'add book/author' above the box. Click on that and browse for the book you want then click 'add'. If you want to add a book cover instead of the name, go to the bottom of the browse box and click 'cover'.

If you click on the words 'some HTML is ok' above the comment box, you will see all the other things you can do with your comments.

Re Laura's message, you don't have to write the word 'strike' you can just type the letter 's'.

[Neko]

@Mandy- Oooo, you can too..Nice. I never noticed that cause forever everywhere else uses strike unless I've been going around with my eyes closed..LOL

[Sandra]

AR Autumn Challenge 2011
1/3/11 - 31/5/11

5/9 Completed

1. Colour - In Too Deep
2. International Women's Day - This Side of the Grave
3. Irish - Immortal in Death 19/3/11 ★★★★
4. Aust Labour Day - River Marked 10/3/11 ★★★★★
5. Skip
6. TBR - Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand 22/3/11 ★★★★
7. Re-Read - At Grave's End 4/3/11 ★★★★★
8. Library - Shades of Midnight
9. Murder - Glory in Death 4/3/11 ★★★★
10. Short Story/Anthology - Huntress

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sandra wrote: "AR Autumn Challenge 2011
1/3/11 - 31/5/11

5/9 Completed

1. Colour - In Too Deep
2. International Women's Day - This Side of the Grave
3. Irish - [book:Immortal in De..."

Going well Sandra! :)

[Sandra]

Thanks Brenda ;)

[Bronwyn]

Here's an update of my books in this great idea for a challenge.

1. Shades of Autumn - Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning (it has an autumn colour cover)
2. Strong Female Lead - Untamed by P.C. Cast (Zoey Redbird is the lead character) – audiobook – read and reviewed 5* 08/03/11
3. Something Irish – The Gathering by Anne Enright – read and reviewed 2* 15/03/11 I have a second one for this as well Recipes for a Perfect Marriage
4.. Working Class Lead - To Be Decided
5. Children's Book - Skip at this stage
6. Reduce from TBR List – Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon read and reviewed 17/03/11
7. Re-Read - Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts - audiobook
8. Recycle (Library Book – That Perfect Someone by Johanna Lindsey – read and reviewed 5* 11/03/11
9. The Ides of March (Murder Mystery) - Death Was the Other Woman: A Novel by Linda L. Richards – audiobook – read and reviewed 3* 23/02/11
10 Short Stories - Holiday With A Vampire: Christmas Cravings\Fate Calls 2 short stories by Maureen Child and Caridad Piñeiro - another one here as well Irish Magic: Four Tales of Romance and Enchantment from Four Acclaimed Authors

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bronwyn wrote: "Here's an update of my books in this great idea for a challenge.

1. Shades of Autumn - Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning (it has an autumn colour cover)
2. Strong Female Lead - Unta..."

Wow, Bronwyn you are doing so well!! Good for you..:)

[Neko]

This weekend I've gotta properly start reading for this challenge..so it's ON!! Mwahahaha >:D

(Just noticed April is so close :s)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "This weekend I've gotta properly start reading for this challenge..so it's ON!! Mwahahaha >:D

(Just noticed April is so close :s)"

Go for it Laura...you can do it!!! LOL ..yes, April is close, less than a month till we go on our cruise now...:D:D

[Neko]

Lol XD Hopefully! I need to stack all the books I'll read for this challenge next to me..otherwise I forget..lol ^^;

Ooooo, so you'll be counting down the time for the cruise then,eh? That is exciting :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "Lol XD Hopefully! I need to stack all the books I'll read for this challenge next to me..otherwise I forget..lol ^^;

Ooooo, so you'll be counting down the time for the cruise then,eh? That is exci..."

29 days Laura!!!! :D
Yes, I stack them beside me too, same reason!! Put them in order of 'to read next' LOL

[Neko]

Nice, you should make one of those countdown charts (what ppl are using for their challenges here) and have it one a cruise ship counting down the days..ehehe!

That's an idea..in the order to read em in..Smallest to biggest..haha

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "Nice, you should make one of those countdown charts (what ppl are using for their challenges here) and have it one a cruise ship counting down the days..ehehe!

That's an idea..in the order to read..."

Hmmmm! Haha!! ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have just finished my re-read Cloudstreet by Tim Winton. I have left a review and have edited my list on message #63.

I have 2 books left to read for this challenge now....:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carmel wrote: "Wow Brenda you are amazing!! I still have to read Cloudstreet!!"

Thanks Carmel...why don't you get it on audio? It was really easy to listen to....:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carmel wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Carmel wrote: "Wow Brenda you are amazing!! I still have to read Cloudstreet!!"

Thanks Carmel...why don't you get it on audio? It was really easy to listen to....:)"

Yeah maybe..."

I'm finding the only sitting down reading time I'm having is lying down..lol..when I go to bed is when I read the most...:)

[Neko]

Carmel wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I'm finding the only sitting down reading time I'm having is lying down..lol..when I go to bed is when I read the most...:) ..."

That's when I'm finding my body says, "bedtime, bo..."

Haha, yeah, I am the same. My eyes go heavy and then it's like 'well, no you can't read while in bed.' but lately my mind has allowed me to read before sleep..Actually a few books put me to sleep..LOL


My 4th book I started is Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China which I've mentioned in the 'currently reading' thread.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carmel wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I'm finding the only sitting down reading time I'm having is lying down..lol..when I go to bed is when I read the most...:) ..."

That's when I'm finding my body says, "bedtime, bo..."

Occasional nights like that, but most nights, no! I don't get a lot of sleep...bit of an insomniac I'm afraid!! :(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "Carmel wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I'm finding the only sitting down reading time I'm having is lying down..lol..when I go to bed is when I read the most...:) ..."

That's when I'm finding my body says,..."

Is your book good Laura? :)