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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Louise wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Oh you haven't read them in order? Never mind, the others are great too, perhaps you could start with #1 and work your way back up to Assassin when you've finished it:)

That's now ..."

Oh good news:) You'll enjoy them....I wish I'd read them one after another, as the gap between each one was large, and I'd love the flow on affect.

[Amber]

Louise wrote: "Amber wrote: "Yay, I finished!

Excellent! Did you enjoy Cloud Atlas? Which story was your favourite??"

I think I liked Somni the best, the Timothy Cavendish story was quite good too. I wasn't as keen on Sloosha's Crossin', for some reason I was expecting it to explain more?

[MarciaB]

Finished my Orange book last night - I loved it and gave it 4 stars - review will follow soon.

[MarciaB]

Just to add, it is extremely unlikely that I am going to finish this second rainbow for the Spring Challenge (but that's ok, I did finish the first one with more than enough time to spare), so I may be transferring some of these books over to my Summer Challenge - will obviously have to see how they fit xo

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marcia wrote: "Just to add, it is extremely unlikely that I am going to finish this second rainbow for the Spring Challenge (but that's ok, I did finish the first one with more than enough time to spare), so I ma..."

Now Marcia, you have a week left to read the spring books you have left;P O_o!!

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i have finished

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Still hoping to finish my last book American Gods by Friday but I am hampered by the fact that I only listen to it while I am walking my dog. He may have to have some extra long walks this week. He won't mind. And it is a very good book.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Rena wrote: "i have finished"

Congratulations Rena!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Still hoping to finish my last book American Gods by Friday but I am hampered by the fact that I only listen to it while I am walking my dog. He may have to have some extra long walks this week. He..."

I'm sure your dog won't mind Phrynne...I'm yet to hear a dog complain because of too much walking!! lol

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Still hoping to finish my last book American Gods by Friday but I am hampered by the fact that I only listen to it while I am walking my dog. He may have to have some extra long wal..."

Too true. Though I nearly got us both run over this morning. I did that thing where what I was listening to was so much more engrossing than looking both ways when crossing a road. The dog, the driver and I all had simultaneous near heart attacks. Good books do that to me.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Still hoping to finish my last book American Gods by Friday but I am hampered by the fact that I only listen to it while I am walking my dog. He may have to have some..."

Oh dear!!! That's a worry Phrynne!!

[Mish]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Still hoping to finish my last book American Gods by Friday but I am hampered by the fact that I only listen to it while I am walking my dog. He may have to have some..."

Oh Phrynne I can relate to that. I can't listen to thrillers or crime on audio while driving. I get too caught up in the story that I'm not fully concentrating on the roads. Now I will only listen to something light.

[MarciaB]

Brenda wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Just to add, it is extremely unlikely that I am going to finish this second rainbow for the Spring Challenge (but that's ok, I did finish the first one with more than enough time to ..."

Yeah, Brenda, I tried - I really tried, but I doubt I'm going to finish the second rainbow in a week!! Needless to say, I ordered one of the books from the library and I still haven't had notification to collect :)

[MarciaB]

Am currently reading - from my friend's Read Shelf.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marcia wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Just to add, it is extremely unlikely that I am going to finish this second rainbow for the Spring Challenge (but that's ok, I did finish the first one with more than ..."

Hahaha!! Oh Marcia, I was only joking ;) You will love Come Back to Me I think!

[MarciaB]

My review of is here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[MarciaB]

Brenda wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Just to add, it is extremely unlikely that I am going to finish this second rainbow for the Spring Challenge (but that's ok, I did finish the first one ..."

Yeah Brenda, I am actually enjoying - on page 159 already :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's good Marcia...very gripping:)

[Davina]

Marcia wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Just to add, it is extremely unlikely that I am going to finish this second rainbow for the Spring Challenge (but that's ok, I did finish the first one with more than ..."

I'm waiting on my notification for my last book to collect from the library. I had no chance to do two rainbows though you must of been flying through them.
Lets hope we both get our notification tommorrow.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good luck Davina:) If you do, you'll have 4 days to finish it;)

[Mish]

Marcia wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Just to add, it is extremely unlikely that I am going to finish this second rainbow for the Spring Challenge (but that's ok, I did finish..."

I loved this too Marcia. It had me gripped from the very first page...5/5 stars for me :)

[Sabina]

Update, and I doubt I'll get any further. =( I lost time to assessments and exams in October and November. Oh well. I'll get there eventually.

1. RED:


2. ORANGE:


3. YELLOW:
A Need So Beautiful ★★★★

4. GREEN:


5. BLUE:
The Lost Prince ★★★★

6. PURPLE:


7. Spring Cleaning
Fire by Kristin Cashore

8. Brisbane Writers Festival
TBA

9. Title or cover relating to Spring
Crewel ★★★

10. Young Adult novel
Team Human by Justine Larbalestier

11. Pick a friend on your GR list then select and read a book they have read.
Taneika gave this one 5 stars so I'll give it a try Speechless ★★★★

12. Another from our TBR to finish off Spring cleaning
The Shadow Society by Marie Rutkoski ★★★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sabina wrote: "Update, and I doubt I'll get any further. =( I lost time to assessments and exams in October and November. Oh well. I'll get there eventually.

1. RED:


2. ORANGE: ..."

You did well having to compete with assessments etc Sabina!

[Louise]

Woo-HOO! That's me, I'm done. All over red rover. Another great selection of books - including some I would never have read otherwise.

Thanks everyone!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Louise wrote: "Woo-HOO! That's me, I'm done. All over red rover. Another great selection of books - including some I would never have read otherwise.

Thanks everyone!"

Well done Louise:) It feels good when you finish, doesn't it!!

[Louise]

Amber wrote: "
I think I liked Somni the best, the Timothy Cavendish story was quite good to..."

Sonmi was my fave too. I though Cavendish got what was coming to him. Sloosha's Crossing was a bit of a slog too.

[Louise]

Michael wrote: "Well done Louise. :)"

Thanks Michael!

[Lynxie]

An update:

Currently reading - 1. Red: Jane of the Jungle

2. Orange: The Moon Dwellers 4 stars

3. Yellow: Blood and Betrayal 4 stars

5. Blue: Eight Mile Island 5 stars

6. Purple/Violet: Shimmerspell 2 stars

7. Spring clean TBR shelf: The Miracle Inspector 2 stars

12. Another from our TBR to finish off Spring cleaning: Unjust Cause 4 stars

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Looking good Lynxie:)

[Lynxie]

Thanks Brenda. I doubt I will finish the second list, I am having a bad week, but it was a good attempt. Thanks again for the inspirational challenges!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lynxie wrote: "Thanks Brenda. I doubt I will finish the second list, I am having a bad week, but it was a good attempt. Thanks again for the inspirational challenges!"

You're welcome..you did extremely well!!

[Christy]

I'm done - Whoo Hoo!! Didn't think I'd finish but I did it!! My final book was my green book Predator by Patricia Cornwell 3.5*. Now to finish my last book for the November challenge before I get to dive into the Summer challenge! I love how these challenges are helping me knock out my TBR list!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Christy!! Great result:)

[Christy]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Christy!! Great result:)"

Thanks Brenda!!! You create the BEST challenges so thank you for motivating me to read so many great books and of course introducing me to new books! Making my TBR list forever growing :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Christy wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Well done Christy!! Great result:)"

Thanks Brenda!!! You create the BEST challenges so thank you for motivating me to read so many great books and of course introducing me to new b..."

Thanks Christy:) I'm glad we can help with your lowering (and raising) your TBR levels;) It's great to try new authors too, isn't it!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Finished at last! With only one day to go. Some great books too. American Godswas amazing.

[MarciaB]

So, I've now finished my No. 11 Book - will post my review soon.

I think I'm going to stop here for the Spring Challenge - will carry over what I can to the Summer Challenge.

Thanks heaps everyone - it's been an awesome challenge and you all go such a long way with your encouragement - love my book friends :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Finished at last! With only one day to go. Some great books too. American Godswas amazing."

Congratulations Phrynne!!! Awesome effort:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marcia wrote: "So, I've now finished my No. 11 Book - will post my review soon.

I think I'm going to stop here for the Spring Challenge - will carry over what I can to the Sum..."

Well done Marcia....a brilliant effort with a full challenge completed, and a second semi-completed!

[MarciaB]

Brenda wrote: "Marcia wrote: "So, I've now finished my No. 11 Book - will post my review soon.

I think I'm going to stop here for the Spring Challenge - will carry over what I..."

Thanks Brenda - I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to the Summer Challenge - busy choosing my books at the moment :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marcia wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Marcia wrote: "So, I've now finished my No. 11 Book - will post my review soon.

I think I'm going to stop here for the Spring Challenge - will ca..."

Fun, fun, fun!!! We can all start in just over 24 hours:D

[Kirsten]

I'm not going to make it :( I really enjoyed this challenge though, and I think I'll finish my last 2 books before I start the summer challenge. I don't think I'll have trouble getting through my summer books because I'll have holidays!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kirsten wrote: "I'm not going to make it :( I really enjoyed this challenge though, and I think I'll finish my last 2 books before I start the summer challenge. I don't think I'll have trouble getting through my..."

That's fine Kirsten! You've done extremely well anyway:)

[Bronwyn]

This is the first time that I did not get to complete the challenge. I missed out on 2 books, better luck next time.

Congrats to all who did finish their challenge.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You still did exceptionally well Bronwyn:)

[Lynxie]

Well I managed to get a lot of them done.

Time for the final update:

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: Gather the Bones

9. Title or cover relating to Spring: Sanctuary

10. Young Adult novel: Prince of Alasia
★★★

11. Friend read: Wool - CURRENTLY READING

12. Another from our TBR to finish off Spring cleaning: Unjust Cause ★★★★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Lynxie!!!

[Kirsten]

OK, I'm finished! I know, I'm more than a week late. But I really wanted to finish my last two books before moving on to the Summer Challenge.

Here's the final 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 This book was really slow and took me forever to finish. My Review

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Kirsten! A stirling effort:)

[MarciaB]

Ok, so here's the long awaited review on Invisible - http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I wasn't sure where to post it, so I hope this is the right place.