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**Summer Reading Challenge**
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One of the cops, Milo Sturgis, would fit the bill. I really enjoy the stories:)
I haven't been reading all that much... I do have my reasons and it's because I have been published as of two weeks ago! I'm published on Bibliotastic.com and my book is titled 'Graveyard Shift' by Lynda Parker... it's a free download of 5 vampire short stories based around Brisbane... with a 6th one that is totally different thrown in just to show I can write more than vampire stuff... it's an e-book and it's fun and I've had the best time getting it edited.
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Mind, I have SK's '11-22-63' still sitting by my bed awaiting me to finish! I still want to finish that one. :)
I know I am not going to conquer this challenge, but have read two books which meet the first two criteria.I have recently finished The Chelsea Girl Murderswhich was on my TBR list for a long time. It was recommended in another group as an equivalent to Janet Evanovich, but I found it not the case. Still it was an amusing read, and I did not guess who did it until near the end and I gave it 3 stars.
Today I finished Death Sentence: The Decay of Public Languagewhich was given to me by a friend. I enjoyed reading it, but never quite worked out what the solution to the problem was. I know from now on I will look on the words 'committment' and 'enhance' with similar disdain as the author of this book does.
Therefore 2 down, many to go.
1. Celebrate Australia: Death Sentence: The Decay of Public Language - READ
2. Lighten the load!: The Chelsea Girl Murders - READ
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That one will definitely take you awhile!!!
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1. Celebrate Australia! Choose an Aussie author... The Indigo Sky by Alison Booth
4. ...word related to SUMMER in the title White Hot by Sandra Brown
5. Australia Day... True History of the Kelly Gang by Peter Carey
8. New Release..maybe KIWI, doesn't have to be Aussie Catch Me by Lisa Gardner
I have finished my second challenge book:1. Celebrate Australia:
Castaway: A Brumby Plains Adventure by Joanne van Os
Four to go:6. Gay: Affinity CURRENTLY READING
7. Christmas carols: A Christmas Carol
8. 2012 new release: Obedience: A Novel
9. Literature map: something by Wilbur A Smith (connected via Nelson DeMille),
River God: A Novel of Ancient Egypt
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Mmmm.....seem to be zipping through this one.
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I've just finished my latest (5th) book Juliet by Anne Fortier. My review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/.... Off to read all about Anh Do now. :)
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Brenda wrote: "That's great Maggie...which one is that?;D"I meant the entire challenge.
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I meant the entire challenge."
Oh! Haha!! Sorry....good on you:)
Brenda wrote: "Just finished my 7th of this challenge Outback Heart by Joanne van Os. Review here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...1. Celebrate Australia! Choose an ..."
Wow - you're zipping through them!!
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6books down, 4 to read with 1 still to choose.1.
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4. With a word related to SUMMER in the title Summer of the Dragon by Elizabeth Peters
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6. A book with a gay character or written by a gay author. Lady Windermere's Fan by Oscar Wilde
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8. New Release TBA
9. Literature Map The King's Bishop by Candace Robb
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Here is an update on my progress in this challenge. 5 read and 5 to go, I don't know if I will make it this time or not? Congrats to those of you who have been getting through your books in this challenge.1. Celebrate Australia – The Dressmaker by Posie Graeme-Evans
2. Lighten the load! Homecoming Girls by Val Wood - 5* audio 06/01/12
3. Food -Friends, Lovers, Chocolate by Alexander McCall Smith (book club read) 3* 10/12/11
I am adding another food one called >Fatally Flaky by Diane Mott Davidson - 3* audio 14/01/12
4. SUMMER - Sleeping Partners by Lyn Wakefield - 3* audio 20/12/11
5. Australia Day - The Slap by Christos Tsoilkas
6. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras -Dance With Me by Heidi Cullinane - Kindle e book
7. Christmas - Home in Time for Christmas by Heather Graham – 4* audio 09/12/11
8. New Release...choose a book which is released between 1st December, 2011 and 28th February 2012...it doesn't have to be by an Aussie author! - to be decided
9. Have you checked out the excellent Literature Map –I put in Debra Mullins and came up with Cathy Maxwell
10. It’s Valentine’s Day - Engaged in Sin by Sharon Page - 3* audio 09/01/12
Have finished 6 from my list: 1. Celebrate Australia :
2. Lighten the load :
3. Food!The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
: 4. Summer :
5. Australia Day :
6. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras : In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
7. Christmas :
8. New Release : Clockwork Princeby Cassandra Clare
9. Literature Map :
10. Valentine's Day :Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
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Bronwyn wrote: "Here is an update on my progress in this challenge. 5 read and 5 to go, I don't know if I will make it this time or not? Congrats to those of you who have been getting through your books in this ch..."I want to read The Dressmaker too, ket me know what you think when you get around to reading it.
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Another one read - 6. Book with a gay character or written by a gay author:
Hunter's Way by Gerri Hill
I am currently reading The Chrysalids by John Wyndham for #2 "Lighten the Load"
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2 books left to read:A Christmas Carol and River God: A Novel of Ancient Egypt.
Loved Affinity but my lengthy review was gobbled up and now floats in cyberspace. If I can be bothered I will rewrite it and post it later.
River God: A Novel of Ancient Egypt was recommended me to years ago, so I went and bought it but never finished it. I'll be interested to know what you think Maggie because what I did read, I didn't enjoy.
Maggie wrote: "Four to go:6. Gay: Affinity CURRENTLY READING
7. Christmas carols: A Christmas Carol
8. 2012 new release: Obedience: A Novel
9. Literature map: somet..."
I hope you enjoy River God Maggie. I read it years ago and it's one of my favourite books.
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With Maggie being the tie breaker! LOL!
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Yes, it'll be interesting to see what her opinion is!
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Brenda wrote: "Louise wrote: "With Maggie being the tie breaker! LOL!"Yes, it'll be interesting to see what her opinion is!"
No pressure on me then!
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Yes, it'll be interesting to see what her opinion is!"
No pressure on me then!"
Hahah!! Of course not Maggie!!
7th book down:6.
I've still got to chose my new release.....
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Thanks Brenda! It's hot and very humid here in Perth at the moment, so there's not much enthusiasm for anything other than sitting quietly and reading. :) Even looking at the housework put me in a sweat! LOL!
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Ha! Looking at housework anytime puts me in a sweat!!! LOL
I am waaay behind on this challenge, since I have only just finished my first book, The Magicians by Lev Grossman. I gave it 2/5 stars, although I do wish I could have given it an extra half a star because I was intrigued by the beginning and the end of the book, but it fell away in the middle. Unfortunately, I feel that Grossman made unwise decisions that didn't benefit the story. I think Grossman lacked the eloquence to foster The Magicians in to a stronger book than what it turned out to be, since it certainly had the potential.I have now moved on to my next book, Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote.
Two more down#2 Lighten the load - The Chrysalids by John Wyndham
#8 New release - Ghoul Interrupted by Victoria Laurie - was released 27/12/11
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Find a book about Christmas, with reference to Carols in the story! Forbidden Fruit by Kerry GreenwoodREAD – Review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...On to the 5th book now... :)