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

[Deb]

just finished my fourth book for this challenge - red - three stars. Next I am reading blue

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Looking good Louise and Deb!!!

[Louise]

I've finished #10 Misfit by Jon Skovron. A good read!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have finished my purple book... by Michael Connelly 5 stars! I will put my review up later:)

[MarciaB]

Well, here's my review on Trouble in High Heels - first posted here http://marciabezuidenhout.blogspot.co... (please let me know if the link is incorrect - apologies I'm still trying to get this blogging thing right) - and also posted here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/....

[MarciaB]

Sorry everyone - so by my previous post, you would already have ascertained that I've now finished my No 3 for this challenge Trouble in High Heels - only my No 7 still to go.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Both links are perfect Marcia:) Well done on your success with this challenge...whatever will you do for the rest of Spring;P lol

[Christy]

Brenda wrote: "Both links are perfect Marcia:) Well done on your success with this challenge...whatever will you do for the rest of Spring;P lol"

My guess is sleep ;)
Good job Marcia!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Christy wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Both links are perfect Marcia:) Well done on your success with this challenge...whatever will you do for the rest of Spring;P lol"

My guess is sleep ;)
Good job Marcia!!"

Sounds like a good plan Christy! But there are many more books that are begging to be read...lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Indeed Brenda and even when your head does hit the pillow you may end up dreaming about reading. There is no escape from the lure of a good book. :D"

Hahaha!! And that is exactly what happened to me last night...when I couldn't read anymore, I dreamt about A Darkness More Than Night as I left it in a crucial spot!!

[Kirsten]

OK, here's how I'm going so far... very behind!!

1. Red - I am the Messenger

2. Orange - Foundation

3. Yellow - The Help

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

5. Blue - Guardians of the Keep (this will be my next read I think)

6. Violet - The Lies of Locke Lamora

7. Spring clean TBR shelf - Cloud Atlas

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

9. Spring title/cover - The Secret Garden

10. Aussie YA - The Sending

So yeah, still a lot to go! I really need to stop getting sidetracked by other books (it's Felicia Day's fault really).

[MarciaB]

Christy wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Both links are perfect Marcia:) Well done on your success with this challenge...whatever will you do for the rest of Spring;P lol"

My guess is sleep ;)
Good job Marcia!!"

Thanks Brenda and Christy - It's amazing how good I feel when I do something right :)

[Trina]

mission read a whole book in my lunch break was a success, so here's an updated list.

Rainbow:

The Casual Vacancy 5/5
Middlesex
The Shadow of the Wind
The Green Mile 5/5
The Drawing of the Three 4/5
Deception Point 4/5

Spring clean TBR: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

Aussie new release: The Amber Amulet by Craig Silvey 5/5, release date Oct 1.

Spring themed: White Oleander by Janet Fitch (an oleander is a flower, it counts)

YA: The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness 4/5

Friend's choice: Choke by Chuck Palahniuk, given to me by a friend who doubled up. 4/5

Another Spring TBR: Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Michael and Trina:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I'm over half way through my books with nearly two months left to go so I can slow down and read something else! And I haven't even got a copy of The Twelve yet!

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. Mission: Black List #1: The Inside Story of the Search for Saddam Hussein---As Told by the Soldier Who Masterminded His Capture
8. Stormdancer
9. Katherine
10. I Am the Messenger

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Doing well Phrynne!

[Amber]

Well I've only managed to read 3 so far, and I've changed a couple on my list, so here's how it looks at the moment...

1. Red: The Castlemaine Murders by Kerry Greenwood

2. Orange: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins ★★

3. Yellow: Tales from Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan

4. Green: Alif the Unseen by Willow Wilson

5. Blue: The One Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson

6. Purple/Violet: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin ★★★★★

7. Spring Clean TBR: Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell ★★★

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

9. Spring title/cover: Spring Story by Jill Barklem

10. Australian YA: Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta

11. Pick a friend: Mandy by Julie Andrews Edwards

12. TBR: A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Getting there Amber:)

[Trina]

I finished The Casual Vacancy last night, but I'm too sick to write a review at the moment, and I really want to, so I'll write one in the next few days when I can concentrate a bit more. I really loved it though.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Trina wrote: "I finished The Casual Vacancy last night, but I'm too sick to write a review at the moment, and I really want to, so I'll write one in the next few days when I can concentrate a bit more. I really ..."

Sorry to hear you're so sick Trina...get well soon:) Glad you enjoyed the book though:)

[Christy]

Here's an update.....

RED: The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling - patiently waiting for the library to give to me!!

RED # 2: One Breath Away by Heather Gudenkauf 4 Stars

ORANGE: Body Double by Tess Gerritsen

ORANGE #2: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 4 Stars

YELLOW: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

YELLOW #2: The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh4.5 Stars

GREEN: Predator by Patricia Cornwell

BLUE: The Queen's Vow: A Novel Of Isabella Of Castile by C.W. Gortner

BLUE #2: Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter 2 Stars VERY disappointed in this as I was SO excited to read this and now wonder why. May have to write a review.

PURPLE: The Color Purple by Alice Walker

TBR: Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay

TBR #2: I, Alex Cross by James Patterson 4.5 Stars

New Aussie Release: Stage Fright by Marianne Delacourt 1 Star (and even that is generous)

Spring Book: The Violets of March by Sarah Jio

Aussie YA: Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta - Currently Reading

GR Friends Read List: The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan - from 2 friends both of whom gave this 5 stars. Also using for the October challenge!

2nd TBR: The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs

So needless to say, I've got very high hopes in reading 2 rainbows, but seem to be plugging right along.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brilliant Christy...well done! Good luck, I'm sure you'll do it!

[Kira]

I have finished my rainbow of books. I liked them all although of the remaining ones I have read I was most surprised by Halloween is for Lovers. It was an enjoyable easy read (4 stars)

So I will try and complete the challenge in full. So my remaining choices are:

7. TBR:

8. Aussie NR:

9. Spring Book: Once Every Spring (Started)

10. Aussie YA:


11. GR Friends List:

12. TBR:

[KJ]

Update:

I have now finished my yellow book and my purple book

I'm changing my green book to

You are all powering through your books you speed demons!!

Happy reading!

[Trina]

I wrote my review for The Casual Vacancy: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... and still keeping it at 5 stars.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Kira and Kaylene:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Trina wrote: "I wrote my review for The Casual Vacancy: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... and still keeping it at 5 stars."

Great review Trina!

[Trina]

Thanks Brenda!

[Kira]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Kira and Kaylene:)"

Thanks Brenda :)

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I just finished reading and started reading my young adult book

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Rena wrote: "I just finished reading and started reading my young adult book"

I notice you gave it 5 stars Rena...you obviously enjoyed it!

[Kirsten]

Trina wrote: "I wrote my review for The Casual Vacancy: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... and still keeping it at 5 stars."

Thanks for the review Trina! I was unsure about this one and thanks to your review I've added it to my to-read list :)

[Kirsten]

I just finished my third book in the challenge, Guardians of the Keep! If you're interested, my review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/....

I think I will read my green book next - back to the Kindle - Guardians of the Keep was a paper copy, the first I've read in a while. I still have a soft spot in my heart for the paper books, and love having them on my bookshelf, but they are so much harder to fit in my handbag!!

1. Red - I am the Messenger

2. Orange - Foundation

3. Yellow - The Help

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

5. Blue - Guardians of the Keep

6. Violet - The Lies of Locke Lamora

7. Spring clean TBR shelf - Cloud Atlas

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

9. Spring title/cover - The Secret Garden

10. Aussie YA - The Sending

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Kirsten:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Kirsten wrote: "I just finished my third book in the challenge, Guardians of the Keep! If you're interested, my review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/....

I think I will read my green book..."

You have some excellent books still to read on your list! The Help is a brilliant book and I Am the Messenger and Stormdancer are also great reads.

[Katie]

Finished
1- Red cover:

[Trina]

thanks Kirsten, I do hope you like it!

[Trina]

Finished Choke today, so that's my friend's list book crossed off. Only five to go!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good on you Trina:)

[Katie]

read my
spring clean TBR-

[Sally906]

My Spring Challenge update:

So Far I have read 6 - they are:

Orange book: Forever by Maggie Stiefvater
Green Book: Papoosed Patricia Rockwell
Purple/Violet Book:
Storm Glass by Maria V. Snyder
7. Spring clean your TBR shelf:
Cooking with Baz Sean Dooley
8. New Aussie release: In the Company of Strangers by Liz Byrski
9. Book relating to new life, new start etc- the main character (Cherry) is starting a new life as a Senior Nurse: Cherry Ames, Senior Nurse by Helen Wells
12. Another TBR pile book: Bloodstone by Barbra Annino

So half way through the challange - whoo hoo.

Currently reading my red book A Modern Witch by Debora Geary

[MarciaB]

So, I am finally finished with my Spring Reading Challenge. My final book No. 7 on the list was What Remains. My review is here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

It was brilliant and I would highly recommend it.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

What remains by Denise Leith

Congratulations Marcia!! Well done!


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[Mish]

Good on you Marcia :) Well done!

[MarciaB]

Oh no Brenda, did I do something wrong with my book review link again?

Thanks Mish, I sure am proud of myself.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

No Marcia, I just put up the book link for you:)

[MarciaB]

Thanks Brenda ;)

[Kirsten]

Marcia wrote: "So, I am finally finished with my Spring Reading Challenge. My final book No. 7 on the list was What Remains. My review is here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

It was brilliant an..."

WOW! That's impressive - you've got time to do another whole challenge :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kirsten wrote: "Marcia wrote: "So, I am finally finished with my Spring Reading Challenge. My final book No. 7 on the list was What Remains. My review is here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

WOW! That's impressive - you've got time to do another whole challenge :) "

I agree Kirsten, I think she should pick her Spring challenge again, and read 12 more;P She's got plenty of time!!

[MarciaB]

Brenda wrote: "Kirsten wrote: "Marcia wrote: "So, I am finally finished with my Spring Reading Challenge. My final book No. 7 on the list was What Remains. My review is here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Ya think ladies? Ok, Ok, I admit, I was thinking about it and you both seem to have twisted my rubber arm!! Sitting going through Goodreads now and trying to arrange another list (can I cheat a bit?)!

Will post as soon as I can ;)