**Spring Reading Challenge - 1/9/12 - 30/11/12**

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

This is where I am at!
7/10
1. red From the Corner of His Eye
2. orange The Twelve
3. yellow The Color Purple
4. green Garden Spells
5. blue The City of Dreaming Books (Dreaming Books, #1)
6. indigo/violet Alone
7. American Gods
8. Stormdancer
9. Katherine
10. I Am the Messenger
Only three to go, but two of them have not arrived from Book depository yet. Still plenty of time left on this challenge - and plenty of other books to read!!!

[Trina]

Oh Phrynne I saw The Twelve in the store yesterday, but it's still a bit too expensive for me to buy. I hope you like it! I'm excited to get it eventually.

[Sabina]

I've finally been able to read another for this challenge. I have been flat out with assessments and reading other books I haven't had listed for the challenge. I have exams coming up beginning of Nov, so after that I should be able to get through some more books listed here. =)

The Shadow Society by Marie Rutkoski ★★★

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Trina wrote: "Oh Phrynne I saw The Twelve in the store yesterday, but it's still a bit too expensive for me to buy. I hope you like it! I'm excited to get it eventually."

Too expensive in the shops for me too. That's why it is coming from the Book Depository.They at least charge reasonable prices although you do have to wait a bit.

[Michael]

Phrynne wrote: "Too expensive in the shops for me too. That's why it is coming from the Book Depository.They at least charge reasonable prices although you do have to wait a bit. "

It's worth the read, I hope you get a copy of it soon

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Me too but since I am in the middle of The Name of the Wind with 397 pages to go and also listening to The Pillars of the Earth with about a million pages to go I am actually in no position to start another book anyway!

[Michael]

Phrynne wrote: "Me too but since I am in the middle of The Name of the Wind with 397 pages to go and also listening to The Pillars of the Earth with about a million pages to go I am actually in no position to star..."

You really like the big books

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Not always. I am really struggling with The Pillars of the Earth. I feel it is only a big book because the author uses ten words where one would do. I listen to it while I am walking my dog and if anyone is walking near me they will hear me muttering "oh for goodness sake get on with it".

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Not always. I am really struggling with The Pillars of the Earth. I feel it is only a big book because the author uses ten words where one would do. I listen to it while I am walking my dog and if ..."

Haha!! Oh Phrynne...you had me cracking up there!! lol

[Maggie]

Time for an update:
Yellow: The Te Of Piglet READ
Green: Labyrinth READ
Blue: A Candle for St. Jude READ
Purple: The Stonehenge Gate READ
Aussie New release: Bev Aisbett's new book "All of it" CURRENTLY READING
YA (Aussie 2012): Preloved READ
My reviews are posted for these books. I chose to start with some books I've had on my shelves for ages and was not too sure how I'd like them (but this was a great chance to read them and see).

Now I'm moving on to the books I'm really keen to read:
RED:
The Hospital by the River: A Story of Hope
ORANGE:
From a Persian Tea House: Travels in Old Iran
TBR:
Gone Viral: The Germs that Share Our Lives
SPRING COVER:
Empress Orchid
FRIEND"S LIST:
Daughters of Rome
TBR:
Empress of the Seven Hills

I'm currently reading for the Aussie New Release "All of it" by Bev Aisbett. I can't find this on Goodreads yet. Bev Aisbett has written many books on anxiety and depression - this is her story.

BUT I borrowed a few other books from the library yesterday and they look good too!

Hope you're all getting through your reading and enjoying what you find.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Maggie...I have just added for you:)

[[deleted user]]

i have finished and starting

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

What did you think of The Amber Amulet Rena?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My updated list with #2, Orange, read and reviewed: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...


Read a Rainbow: (the first 6)

1. Red ....The Other DaughterLisa Gardner★★★★★
2. Orange ....The Vanishing PointVal McDermid★★★★★
3. Yellow ....The SentryRobert Crais
4. Green ....The End of the Wasp SeasonDenise Mina ★★★
5. Blue ....Big JackJ.D. Robb ★★★★
6. Purple/Violet ....A Darkness More Than NightMichael Connelly ★★★★★


7. Spring clean TBR shelf ....Purity in Death by J.D. Robb ★★★★★

8. Brisbane Writers Festival - Spring release - Assassin by Tara Moss ★★★★★

9. Title or cover relating to Spring e.g new life, new growth, warmth, joy, happiness....Honeymoon by James Patterson ★★★★

10. Young Adult novel, try for Australian if you can, and also try for 2012 release....Trapped in Gondwana by JB Rowley ★★★★

11. Pick a friend on your GR list then select and read a book they have read.... Steve.. In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

12. Another from our TBR to finish off Spring cleaning.... Cold Grave by Kathryn Fox ★★★★★

2 to go!

[Lynxie]

Onto my last book now...

Finished my YA book #10: The Book Thief

My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Kirsten]

Lynxie wrote: "Onto my last book now...

Finished my YA book #10: The Book Thief

My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."

Great review! It's hard when a book is really built up, isn't it? I find the same with movies. I knew almost nothing of this book before I read it, and I think that helped a lot.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lynxie wrote: "Onto my last book now...

Finished my YA book #10: The Book Thief

My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."

Brilliant review Lynxie!!!

[Lynxie]

Thanks guys... I still thoroughly enjoyed it, but I wonder how much more I could have without the build up. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Doing well Michael:)

[Maggie]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Maggie...I have just added for you:)"

thanks Brenda

[Lynxie]

Alright, because I'm reading my last book from my first round... I thought I'd post my second list :D

1. Red: Jane of the Jungle
2. Orange: The Moon Dwellers

3. Yellow: Blood and Betrayal

4. Green: Rogue Wave
5. Blue: Eight Mile Island
6. Purple/Violet: Shimmerspell
7. Spring clean TBR shelf: The Miracle Inspector

8. Spring release: Assassin
9. Title or cover relating to Spring: Sanctuary
10. Young Adult novel: Prince of Alasia

11. Friend read: Wool
12. Another from our TBR to finish off Spring cleaning: Unjust Cause

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wow Lynxie, looks good! You'll definitely be making a dent, small though it might be, in your TBR!!

[Lynxie]

Yeah! I'm keen to read Assassin. I've heard good things about Wool too... I mean they all sound pretty good tho :) and yes, it's only a small dent... about 1.5% dent... haha

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

But a dent all the same:) Assassin was brilliant!

[Trina]

Finished The Bell Jar, rated 5 stars, which was just a spring clean read, so two more to go.

[Amber]

Finished another book :-)

8. Aussie author Spring new release:
The Burial by Courtney Collins ★★★★

[Michael]

My Reading priorities changed a lot but here is what I've done so far

1. Red - Savages: A Novel
2. Orange - The Twelve
3. Yellow - As I Lay Dying
4. Green - The Geneva Trap
5. Blue - Without Warning
6. Purple/Violet - The Satanic Verses

7. Spring clean TBR shelf - Return of the Thin Man: Two never-before-published novellas featuring Nick & Nora Charles

8. Brisbane Writers Festival - Spring release - The Amber Amulet

9. Title or cover relating to Spring - The Yellow Birds: A Novel

10. Young Adult novel - So Much to Tell You

11. Pick a friend on your GR list - The Keeper of Lost Causes

12. Another from our TBR - The Cocktail Waitress

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Doing well Michael:)

[Lynxie]

Which has been the best so far Michael?

[Lynxie]

I've decided to put Eternal Eden on hold - it's making me a little crazy!

So I'm starting my new rainbow today with:

Eight Mile Island

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good luck Lynxie:)

[Michael]

Lynxie wrote: "Which has been the best so far Michael?"

The Yellow Birds was devistatingly beautiful and I highly recommend it. But I also loved The Cocktail Waitress

[MarciaB]

Hi all,
Here's the link to my book review for . Second book down in my "second" rainbow! http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

She is isn't she!

[MarciaB]

Michael wrote: "Another great review Marcia. You are becoming quite the expert. :)"

(Blushes sweetly) - thank you very much Michael, I'm so glad that you guys think I'm doing well - it does sooooo much for the confidence :)

[MarciaB]

Brenda wrote: "She is isn't she!"

Thank you Brenda - great to know that you like my reviews - I spent quite a bit of time with this one and you won't believe that what I actually posted was nothing like the original one I drafted :) :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marcia wrote: "Brenda wrote: "She is isn't she!"

Thank you Brenda - great to know that you like my reviews - I spent quite a bit of time with this one and you won't believe that what I actually posted was nothin..."

I know, sometimes they are really hard to write, but you're doing really well:)

[Kirsten]

Getting there! I can cross off two more from my list:

1. Red - I am the Messenger My Review

2. Orange - Foundation My Review

3. Yellow - The Help My Review

4. Green - The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie My Review

5. Blue - Guardians of the Keep My Review

6. Violet - The Lies of Locke Lamora My Review

7. Spring clean TBR shelf - Cloud Atlas My Review

8. Aussie new release - Stormdancer (looking forward to this one)

9. Spring title/cover - The Secret Garden

10. Aussie YA - The Sending

FYI - My reviews are not really reviews - mostly they are just me rambling about my thoughts about the book, rather than something structured.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Kirsten! Loved I Am the Messenger as well:) And The Help :)

[Lynxie]

Michael wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Which has been the best so far Michael?"

The Yellow Birds was devistatingly beautiful and I highly recommend it. But I also loved The Cocktail Waitress"

Hrm... might have to check them out Michael! :D

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Kirsten wrote: "Getting there! I can cross off two more from my list:

1. Red - I am the Messenger My Review

2. Orange - Foundation My Review

..."

Enjoy Stormdancer. It's really good.

[[deleted user]]

Kirsten wrote: "Getting there! I can cross off two more from my list:

1. Red - I am the Messenger My Review

2. Orange - Foundation My Review

..."

What did you think of Cloud Atlas?

[MarciaB]

Ok peeps, so it looks like I'm going to have to change my "Orange" book for my second rainbow - can't find it anywhere to purchase. I'll let you all know as soon as I find another one!

[MarciaB]

Marcia wrote: "Ok peeps, so it looks like I'm going to have to change my "Orange" book for my second rainbow - can't find it anywhere to purchase. I'll let you all know as soon as I find another one!"

So, I've managed to order from the library as well - this will replace my previous "Orange" book!

[MarciaB]

Marcia wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Ok peeps, so it looks like I'm going to have to change my "Orange" book for my second rainbow - can't find it anywhere to purchase. I'll let you all know as soon as I find another o..."

Although, that looks more RED to me!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marcia wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Ok peeps, so it looks like I'm going to have to change my "Orange" book for my second rainbow - can't find it anywhere to purchase. I'll let you all know as soon as I..."

I think that book will pass muster Marcia ;) And she's a great author!

[MarciaB]

Brenda wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Ok peeps, so it looks like I'm going to have to change my "Orange" book for my second rainbow - can't find it anywhere to purchase. I'll let you all kn..."

Thanks Brenda - don't think I've read any of hers before, so looking forward to discovering a new author :)

[MarciaB]

Marcia wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Ok peeps, so it looks like I'm going to have to change my "Orange" book for my second rainbow - can't find it anywhere to purchase. I'll..."

And I know us Taureans have great taste in books!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marcia wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Ok peeps, so it looks like I'm going to have to change my "Orange" book for my second rainbow - can't find it anywhere to ..."

We do!! Did you pick up on my little word association 'game' in post 568?

[MarciaB]

Brenda wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Ok peeps, so it looks like I'm going to have to change my "Orange" book for my second rainbow - can't find ..."

Yeah, I did actually - don't think anyone else has though because they either don't know about my Blog or we're dominating the conversation (lol)!