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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kelly wrote: "I'm in a bit of a reading slump at the moment. I have finished reading The Gunslinger and I Will Plant You a Lilac Tree: A Memoir of a Schindler's List Survivor. I finished those last week or the w..."

No never Kelly...I just pick up the next one, straight after I've finished the last one! Hope you will get back to reading soon though:)

[MarciaB]

Have started reading my next book Shattered Sky - so far so good.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marcia wrote: "Have started reading my next book Shattered Sky - so far so good."

You will LOVE that one Marcia:):)

[Katie]

finished my- pick a friends book

[Deb]

Finished my third book - TBR - - fantastic read,4 stars.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Katie and Deb:)

[MarciaB]

Brenda wrote: "You will LOVE that one Marcia:):)"

Oh, you have no idea how I am enjoying the story so far Brenda - it is absolutely riveting. I'm definitely going to try my amateur hand at a review on this one.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marcia wrote: "Brenda wrote: "You will LOVE that one Marcia:):)"

Oh, you have no idea how I am enjoying the story so far Brenda - it is absolutely riveting. I'm definitely going to try my amateur hand at a revi..."

So glad you're enjoying it....Did you read the first one before this one Marcia? Wings of Fear Then her 3rd in the trilogy is new out... Burning Lies

Such a brilliant author:)

[MarciaB]

Brenda wrote: "So glad you're enjoying it....Did you read the first one before this one Marcia? Wings of Fear Then her 3rd in the trilogy is new out... Burning Lies

Such a brilliant author:) "

Yes Brenda, I did, on your advice, read the first one. I enjoyed that one too but I'm enjoying this one even more (I don't know if it's just me, but she seems to have grown in her writing). She truly is a brilliant author and once I've finished this one, I'll be looking to read Burning Lies too.

Your recommendations are awesome :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marcia wrote: "Brenda wrote: "So glad you're enjoying it....Did you read the first one before this one Marcia? Wings of Fear Then her 3rd in the trilogy is new out... Burning Lies

Such a brilliant author:) "

Ye..."

Thank you Marcia:) And Burning Lies is even better! Yes, she has grown as an author, and the fact that she won the Ruby for both Wings of Fear and only a couple of weeks ago again for Shattered Sky goes to show what a brilliant author she is!

[MarciaB]

Brenda wrote: "Thank you Marcia:) And Burning Lies is even better! Yes, she has grown as an author, and the fact that she won the Ruby for both Wings of Fear and only a couple of weeks ago again for Shattered Sky goes to show what a brilliant author she is!"

You're very welcome Brenda. Wow, an award for each book - that's awesome.

[Michelle]

So, I recently finished my second book of this challenge but completely forgot to post an update (we can't rush these things now :-)): 1) Red: - completed 20/9/12
2) Orange:
3) Yellow:
4) Green:
5) Blue:
6) Purple/Violet:
7) Spring/TBR Read:
8) Aussie Spring Release: Still thinking about this one
9) Spring Cover: Still choosing this one too
10) Young Adult Release:
11) GR Friend Read: Still choosing
12) TBR Read: - completed 26/9/12

I'm currently reading 'Temple' so am hoping to have that finished soon!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Just finished my green book . It was pretty good really. Like a kind of quirky romance story. Light but entertaining.

[Lynxie]

Finished my first spring clean book:

The Emerald Talisman 3*

Review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[MarciaB]

Finished Shattered Sky - wow, what a great read. Review to follow soon.

Next book on my list is Edge of Midnight.

[MarciaB]

And here it is http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..., my review of Shattered Sky.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marcia wrote: "Finished Shattered Sky - wow, what a great read. Review to follow soon.

Next book on my list is Edge of Midnight."

Excellent review:)

Edge of Midnight sounds great Marcia...I've added it to my TBR list:)

[MarciaB]

Brenda wrote: "Edge of Midnight sounds great Marcia...I've ..."

Thank you Brenda.

Re Edge of Midnight, I'm only on page 80 and already I am enjoying the story, along with the characters. As always, I'll let you know how it goes.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marcia wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Edge of Midnight sounds great Marcia...I've ..."

Thank you Brenda.

Re Edge of Midnight, I'm only on page 80 and already I am enjoying the story, along with the characters. As alwa..."

Many thanks:)

[Lesley]

Recently finished another two from my Spring list; See Naples and Die and The Invisible Man. Having read and liked Penelope Green's When In Rome: Chasing La Dolce Vita I also enjoyed this second one based on her work experiences whilst in Naples.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lesley wrote: "Recently finished another two from my Spring list; See Naples and Die and The Invisible Man. Having read and liked Penelope Green's When In Rome: Chasing La Dolce Vita I also enjoyed this second o..."

Well done Lesley:)

[Trina]

finished my purple book so that's four down for this challenge.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Trina:)

[Trina]

changing my red book from Catch 22 to The Casual Vacancy (surely everybody already knows the cover of that one *wink) now that my sister is picking it up for me cause I'm too ill to go and buy it. excited!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Trina wrote: "changing my red book from Catch 22 to The Casual Vacancy (surely everybody already knows the cover of that one *wink) now that my sister is picking it up for me cause I'm too ill to go and buy it. ..."

Sorry you are ill Trina:( Get well soon! Enjoy!!

[Trina]

Thanks Brenda.

[Deb]

Trina wrote: "changing my red book from Catch 22 to The Casual Vacancy (surely everybody already knows the cover of that one *wink) now that my sister is picking it up for me cause I'm too ill to go and buy it. ..."

Hope you feel better soon Trina, congratulations on finishing 4 books - well done, love to hear what you think of a casual vacancy.

[Jess]

I'm swapping my red book for The Casual Vacancy as well. I'm about 50 pages in so far :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jess wrote: "I'm swapping my red book for the Casual Vacancy as well. I'm about 50 pages in so far :)The Casual Vacancy"

What do you think Jess? Didn't take you long to buy it;P

[Jess]

haha I had to put it out at five pm yesterday (and got harressed and offered bribes all day from customers who couldn't/wouldn't wait until five - I made them wait).

It's quite different to her HP books obviously, and very much not suited to a younger audience; it's a lot darked and for lack of a better word adult-like and mature. But I like it so far. Alot of people have commented to me that they think the story sounds boring, but I like political stories and when I found out what it was about a couple of months ago, I made up my mind then to read it.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jess wrote: "haha I had to put it out at five pm yesterday (and got harressed and offered bribes all day from customers who couldn't/wouldn't wait until five - I made them wait).

It's quite different to her H..."

I can just imagine the customers being peeved! Not wanting to come back at 5pm...I noticed Dymocks had theirs out during the day, but with a cover over them! Ha!! I thought that would be against the embargo!!

Glad you're liking it, but I don't think I'll read it;)

[Jess]

If the boxes were opened than that was against the embargo. So lucky they weren't caught.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jess wrote: "If the boxes were opened than that was against the embargo. So lucky they weren't caught."

Not sure if the boxes were opened as it was covered...but it didn't look like boxes underneath!

[MarciaB]

Righto, another one bites the dust - have now finished my No. 11 - loved it - review to follow very soon. Have updated my list above.

Have only 2 books left for this challenge - No's 3 and 7 - still haven't made up my mind about No. 7 but will post as soon as I can.

Happy Reading everyone.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wow congratulations Marcia!! 2 left with 2 months to go!!

[MarciaB]

Brenda wrote: "Wow congratulations Marcia!! 2 left with 2 months to go!!



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Thanks Brenda - I must say that I have enjoyed this challenge soooo much and hope to do many more with the GR Aussie Readers Group. Of course, when I started it, I thought I was setting the bar a bit high - didn't know if I was going to manage all the books in the 3 months with everything that goes on in my life. But, I have surprised myself.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marcia wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Wow congratulations Marcia!! 2 left with 2 months to go!!



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Thanks Brenda - I must say that I have enjoyed this challenge soooo much and hope to do many more with the GR Aussi..."

You certainly have done well Marcia! Easy when it's over 3 months, isn't it;)

[Zoey]

Update so far...

5. Blue Clean Cut Lynda La Plante currently reading

7. TBR Appassionata Jilly Cooper 3★

10. Aussie YA Tomorrow, When the War Began John Marsden 3.5★

11. From friends list The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins 4★

12. TBR The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous Jilly Cooper 3★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Looking good Zoey!

[MarciaB]

Ok, so here it is, http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..., my review on Edge of Midnight

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marcia wrote: "Ok, so here it is, http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..., my review on Edge of Midnight"

Marcia, you need to go back into your original review, and delete Brilliant - review to follow soon. Then copy and paste what you have posted in the comments section below:)

[MarciaB]

Brenda wrote: "Marcia wrote: "Ok, so here it is, http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..., my review on Edge of Midnight"

Marcia, you need to go back into your original review, and delete Brilliant - revie..."

Thanks Brenda, but how do I delete that comment? Just tried now and I have no idea (talk about technologically challenged)!!!

[MarciaB]

It's ok - I found the word "edit" and deleted. Would you mind letting me know if it's ok now?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I see you have deleted the Brilliant....etc part. Just copy and paste your review from the comment box which you have below the book. Then where you've written the review in the incorrect place, you should have an 'edit' button, maybe a delete button (not sure on that). If there's a delete, just click on that...if only 'edit' just click on that, then erase the lot...

[MarciaB]

Gee whizz, can't believe I did that - going to rectify it immediately. Thank you soooo much.

[MarciaB]

Here's the link to the correct version of the review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... - what would I do without you Brenda :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marcia wrote: "Gee whizz, can't believe I did that - going to rectify it immediately. Thank you soooo much."

Perfect, now just delete the bottom part and you're right:)

[MarciaB]

Brenda wrote: "Perfect, now just delete the bottom part and you're right:)"

Yeah, sorry, I forgot about that (ducks under the desk to hide her embarrassment)! Thank you.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marcia wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Perfect, now just delete the bottom part and you're right:)"

Yeah, sorry, I forgot about that (ducks under the desk to hide her embarrassment)! Thank you."

You're welcome...very easy to do!

[Louise]

My list so far.....
1. Red The Kingmaking, Helen Hollick
2. Orange Dark Space, Marianne de Pierres
3. Yellow The Hollow Chocolate Bunnies of the Apocalypse, Robert Rankin
4. Green The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, Stephen King
5. Blue Quite Ugly One Morning, Christopher Brookmyre
6. Purple Ascend, Amanda Hocking
7. TBR Dark Fire, C.J. Sansom
8. TBA
9. Cloud Atlas, David Mitchell
10. Misfit, Jon Skovron
11. TBA
12. TBA