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Phrynne

This Annual Challenge for 2026 is an A-Z challenge with a difference. See if you can do all 26 tasks, including at least six Aussie authors please

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Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book by an English author.
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book which is set on an island
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
O - Read a book with a one word title
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.


message 3: by Phrynne (last edited Dec 21, 2025 03:03PM) (new)

Phrynne Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 1/1/2026 – 31/12/2026
Aussie Authors: Min 6
Progress: 0/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
The Devil's Steps (Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte #10) by Arthur W. Upfield The Devil's Steps by Arthur W. Upfield AA

B - Read a book with books on the cover
Murder by the Book (A Cosy Crime Club Mystery #1) by M.R.G. Davies Murder by the Book by M.R.G. Davies

C - Read a book with a cover that you love
The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin (The Ill-Mannered Ladies, #2) by Alison Goodman The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin by Alison Goodman AA

D - Read a debut novel
Better than the Real Thing by Brooke Crawford Better than the Real Thing by Brooke Crawford AA

E - Read a book by an English author.
Bertie's Theory of Ice Cream (44 Scotland Street, #18) by Alexander McCall Smith Bertie's Theory of Ice Cream by Alexander McCall Smith

F - Read a book with a four word title
Eighth Grave After Dark (Charley Davidson, #8) by Darynda Jones Eighth Grave After Dark by Darynda Jones

G - Read a book with a mostly green cover
The Hollow Man (Detective Mark Turpin Book 7) by Rachel Amphlett The Hollow Man by Rachel Amphlett AA

H - Read a book where the title starts with H
Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter? (Maud O'Connor Mysteries #1) by Nicci French Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter? by Nicci French

I - Read a book which is set on an island
Odessa (Pentecost Island #7) by Annie Seaton Odessa by Annie Seaton AA

J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
A Field Guide to Murder by Michelle L. Cullen A Field Guide to Murder by Michelle L. Cullen (pub 27/1/26)

K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
No Good Deed by Katherine Kovacic No Good Deed by Katherine Kovacic AA

L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
The Black Wolf (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #20) by Louise Penny The Black Wolf by Louise Penny

M- Read a book with a moon on the cover
Mischance Creek (Hirsch series 5) by Garry Disher Mischance Creek by Garry Disher AA

N - Read a book with a number in the title.
Six Graves (DI Kim Stone, #16) by Angela Marsons Six Graves by Six Graves

O - Read a book with a one word title
Carnival (Delaney and Murphy #5) by Jack Adams Carnival by Jack Adams AA

P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Stolen in Death (In Death, #62) by J.D. Robb Stolen in Death by J.D. Robb

Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief (Ernest Cunningham, #4) by Benjamin Stevenson Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief by Benjamin Stevenson AA

R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
The Youngest Son (The Trengrouse Ball #2) by Elizabeth Leydin The Youngest Son by Elizabeth Leydin AA

S - Read a book which is part of a series
A Dedicated Man (Inspector Banks, #2) by Peter Robinson A Dedicated Man by Peter Robinson

T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to. (France)
A Murder in Springtime (Bruno, Chief of Police #19) by Martin Walker A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker

U- Read a book set in the USA
A Bride’s Guide to Happiness and Homicide (A Dakota Green Mystery #3) by Kristen Bird A Bride’s Guide to Happiness and Homicide by Kristen Bird

V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
Murder at Sea (A Miss Underhay Mystery Book 23) by Helena Dixon Murder at Sea byHelena Dixon

W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover
Saltwater Place (Saltwater Romance #3) by Rhonda Forrest Saltwater Place by Rhonda Forrest AA

X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Second Chance at Christmas (The Trengrouse Ball Book 3) by Elizabeth Leydin Second Chance at Christmas by Elizabeth Leydin AA

Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover
The Golden Sister by Suzanne Do The Golden Sister by Suzanne Do AA

Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.
Aunt Bessie Zeroes In (Isle of Man, #26) by Diana Xarissa Aunt Bessie Zeroes In by Diana Xarissa


message 4: by Brenda (last edited Dec 21, 2025 03:14PM) (new)

Brenda Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 1/1/2026 – 31/12/2026
Aussie Authors: Min 6
Progress: 0/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
Dark Desert Road by Tim Ayliffe Dark Desert Road by Tim Ayliffe AA

B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
A Very Novel Murder (Novel Detectives Mystery #1) by Ellie Alexander A Very Novel Murder by Ellie Alexander

C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
A Far-flung Life by M.L. Stedman A Far-flung Life by M.L. Stedman AAs

D - Read a debut novel
The Secret of Snow by Tina Harnesk The Secret of Snow by Tina Harnesk

E - Read a book by an English author.
Murder at the Highland Games (Ally McKinley Mystery #4) by Dee MacDonald Murder at the Highland Games by Dee MacDonald

F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
The Resistance Knitting Club (Threads of Resistance #1) by Jenny O'Brien The Resistance Knitting Club by Jenny O'Brien

G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
Five Little Pigs (Hercule Poirot, #25) by Agatha Christie Five Little Pigs by Agatha Christie

H - Read a book where the title starts with H
A Haunting at Venus Bay by Julie Brooks A Haunting at Venus Bay by Julie Brooks AA

I - Read a book which is set on an Island
The Invite by Irina Shapiro The Invite by Irina Shapiro

J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
A Deadly Clue (Hunter and Clewe #3) by Victoria Gilbert A Deadly Clue by Victoria Gilbert Jan 13th, 2026

K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
The Ironbark Promise by Leonie Kelsall The Ironbark Promise by Leonie Kelsall AA

L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
The Sands of Windee (Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte #2) by Arthur W. Upfield The Sands of Windee by Arthur W. Upfield AA

M- Read a book with a Moon on the cover (show cover)
Wings Above The Diamantina (Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte #3) by Arthur W. Upfield Wings Above The Diamantina by Arthur W. Upfield AA

N - Read a book with a number in the title.
NYPD Red 7 The Murder Sorority (The NYPD Red Series) by Marshall Karp NYPD Red 7: The Murder Sorority by Marshall Karp

O - Read a book with a one word title
Iluka by Cassie Stroud Iluka by Cassie Stroud AA

P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
The Potent Perfume (The Lady Mortician's Visions #5) by Helen Goltz The Potent Perfume by Helen Goltz Jack Adams AA

Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
Life in the Old Girls Yet by Celia Anderson Life in the Old Girls Yet by Celia Anderson

R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
The Bee Whisperer (Barrington Series #5) by Susan Mackie The Bee Whisperer by Susan Mackie AA

S - Read a book which is part of a series
Murder at the Homecoming (Flora Steele, #13) by Merryn Allingham Murder at the Homecoming by Merryn Allingham Flora Steele #13

T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
Escape to Seahaven Bay (Seahaven Bay #1) by Nicola May Escape to Seahaven Bay by Nicola May the UK; Cornwall

U- Read a book set in the USA
She Took My Baby by Steena Holmes She Took My Baby by Steena Holmes

V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood

W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
The Girl from Lake Maggiore by Siobhan Daiko The Girl from Lake Maggiore by Siobhan Daiko

X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
The Christmas Fair Affair (The Lady Harry Mysteries #1) by Olivia Talmont The Christmas Fair Affair by Olivia Talmont

Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
You Did Nothing Wrong by C.G. Drews You Did Nothing Wrong by C.G. Drews AA

Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.
The House at Zaronza (Tales of Corsica #1) by Vanessa Couchman The House at Zaronza by Vanessa Couchman


message 5: by Jasmine's (new)

Jasmine's can I join in too xc


message 6: by Phrynne (new)

Phrynne You sure can Jasmine:)


message 7: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 A-Z with a Difference 2026 - WIP

Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026


A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book by an English author.
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book which is set on an island
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
O - Read a book with a one word title
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it


message 8: by Tr1sha (last edited Dec 21, 2025 10:50PM) (new)

Tr1sha Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
(125 pp minimum)
Progress: 0/26
0/6 AA

A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book by an English author.
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book which is set on an island
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
O - Read a book with a one word title
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.


message 9: by Sue (last edited 22 hours, 12 min ago) (new)

Sue S Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26


A - Read a book set in Australia: Australian Gospel by Lech Blaine AA
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover): The Writer's Room by Charlotte Wood AA
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover): The Peppermint Tea Chronicles by Alexander McCall Smith
D - Read a debut novel: The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden
E - Read a book by an English author:
F - Read a book with a four word title: Miles Franklin Undercover by Kerrie Davies AA
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover): The Mushroom Tapes by Helen Garner
H - Read a book where the title starts with H: Hand-Grenade Practice in Peking by Frances Wood
I - Read a book which is set on an island: The Black Loch by Peter May
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year: The Russian Tapestry by Banafsheh Serov AA
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name: From Heaven Lake : Travels Through Sinkiang and Tibet by Vikram Seth
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library: The Prodigal Sister: An enthralling historical murder mystery from a bestselling Australian author. by Darry Fraser AA
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover): Startling Moon by Liu Hong
N - Read a book with a number in the title: The Seven Pillars of Wisdom: a triumph by T.E. Lawrence
O - Read a book with a one word title: Tantavallon by Kylie Tennant AA
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name: The Frenchman by Jack Beaumont
Q- Read a book with a quirky character: Ripper by Isabel Allende
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre: Dancing Backwards by Salley Vickers
S - Read a book which is part of a series:
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.

Australian Gospel by Lech Blaine The Writer's Room by Charlotte Wood The Peppermint Tea Chronicles (44 Scotland Street, #13) by Alexander McCall Smith The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden Miles Franklin Undercover by Kerrie Davies The Mushroom Tapes by Helen Garner Hand-Grenade Practice in Peking by Frances Wood The Black Loch (Lewis Trilogy, #4) by Peter May The Russian Tapestry by Banafsheh Serov From Heaven Lake Travels Through Sinkiang and Tibet by Vikram Seth Darry Fraser Startling Moon by Liu Hong The Seven Pillars of Wisdom a triumph by T.E. Lawrence Tantavallon by Kylie Tennant The Frenchman (The Frenchman #1) by Jack Beaumont Ripper by Isabel Allende


message 10: by Angela (new)

Angela I would love to join too please 🤗

Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26 AA: 0/6



A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book by an English author.
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book which is set on an island
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
O - Read a book with a one word title
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.


message 11: by Jonquil (last edited Dec 21, 2025 05:12PM) (new)

Jonquil Annual Challenge 2026 - A-Z With A Difference

0/26
0/6 AA


Murder in the Dark (Phryne Fisher, #16) by Kerry Greenwood A -set in Australia Murder in the Dark Kerry Greenwood AA
B - books on cover
C - cover you love
D - debut novel
E - English author
Queen of the Flowers (Phryne Fisher, #14) by Kerry Greenwood F - four word title Queen of the Flowers Kerry Greenwood AA
G - mostly green cover
Heart of Stone (Heart of Stone, #0.5) by Demelza Carlton H - title starts with H Heart of Stone Demelza Carlton AA
I - set on an island
J - published in January, June or July of any year
K - author has a K in their name
L - borrowed from Library
M- moon on cover
N - number in title
Exiles (Aaron Falk, #3) by Jane Harper Jane Harper AA
P - author writes under a pen name
Q- quirky character
R - Romance or Romantic suspense
S - part of a series
T - set in a country you would like to travel to
U- set in USA
V- variety of colors on cover
Death by Water (Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries #15) by Kerry Greenwood W- body of water on cover Death by Water Kerry Greenwood AA
A Ruff Royal Christmas by Karen Schaler X - Xmas setting A Ruff Royal Christmas Karen Schaler
Y - yellow writing on cover
Zach's Law (Hagen, #4) by Kay Hooper Z- title has a Z in it Zach's Law Kay Hooper


message 12: by Kerri_M (last edited Dec 22, 2025 09:18PM) (new)

Kerri_M Yes, count me in please
Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26 AA: 0/6


A - Read a book set in Australia - Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief - Benjamin Stevenson - A.A
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover) - Guilty by Definition - Susie Dent
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover) - The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin - Alison Goodman
Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief (Ernest Cunningham, #4) by Benjamin Stevenson Guilty by Definition by Susie Dent The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin by Alison Goodman
D - Read a debut novel - The Dark Lake Sarah Bailey - A.A
E - Read a book by an English author. - The Body in the Castle Well - Martin Walker
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count) - A Taste for Vengeance - Martin Walker
The Dark Lake (Gemma Woodstock #1) by Sarah Bailey The Body in the Castle Well (Bruno, Chief of Police, #12) by Martin Walker A Taste for Vengeance (Bruno, Chief of Police #11) by Martin Walker
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover) - After Story - Larissa Behrendt - A.A
H - Read a book where the title starts with H - Angela Marsons - Hidden Scars
I - Read a book which is set on an island - Manhattan - Stolen in Death: An Eve Dallas thriller - J.D. Robb
After Story by Larissa Behrendt Hidden Scars (DI Kim Stone, #17) by Angela Marsons Stolen in Death An Eve Dallas thriller (In Death 62) by J.D. Robb
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year. - Among the Wicked - Linda Castillo
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name. - The Templars' Last Secret - Martin Walker
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library - Lost For Words - Stephanie Butland
Among the Wicked (Kate Burkholder, #8) by Linda Castillo The Templars' Last Secret (Bruno, Chief of Police, #10) by Martin Walker Lost For Words by Stephanie Butland
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover) - Mischance Creek - Garry Disher - A.A
N - Read a book with a number in the title. - A Man With One of Those Faces - Caimh McDonnell
O - Read a book with a one word title - Horse - Geraldine Brooks - A.A
Mischance Creek (Hirsch series 5) by Garry Disher A Man With One of Those Faces (Dublin Trilogy publication order, #1; Dublin Trilogy chronological order, #6) by Caimh McDonnell Horse by Geraldine Brooks
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name - Exit Strategy - Lee Child
Q - Read a book with a quirky character. - Nun Shall Sleep - Graham Brack
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre - Bloodtree River - Sarah Barrie - A.A
Exit Strategy (Jack Reacher, #30) by Lee Child Nun Shall Sleep (Master Mercurius Mysteries #9) by Graham Brack Bloodtree River (Calico Mountain #1) by Sarah Barrie
S - Read a book which is part of a series - Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow - Jessica Townsend - A.A
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to. - A Grave in the Woods - Martin Walker
U- Read a book set in the USA - Washington State - Close to Home - Robert Dugoni
Nevermoor The Trials of Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, #1) by Jessica Townsend A Grave in the Woods (Bruno, Chief of Police #17) by Martin Walker Close to Home (Tracy Crosswhite, #5) by Robert Dugoni
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover) - Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow - Jessica Townsend - A.A
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover) - The Coldest Case - Martin Walker
X - Xmas setting - The Christmas Appeal - Janice Hallett
Wundersmith The Calling of Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, #2) by Jessica Townsend The Coldest Case (Bruno, Chief of Police, #14) by Martin Walker
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover) - A Chateau Under Siege - Martin Walker
Z- Read a book where the title has a Z in it. - Franz Josef - Alan Carter - A.A
A Chateau Under Siege (Bruno, Chief of Police, #16) by Martin Walker The Christmas Appeal (The Appeal, #1.5) by Janice Hallett Franz Josef (Nick Chester, #3) by Alan Carter


message 13: by Helen (last edited 7 hours, 1 min ago) (new)

Helen Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
Dark Sanctuary Sarah Barrie AA
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)

C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
D - Read a debut novel
Better than the Real Thing: Notting Hill meets Bridget Jones Baby in this whip-smart, funny, emotionally charged contemporary fiction about messy p Brooke Crawford AA
E - Read a book by an English author.
The Chianti Case: A Murder Mystery Novel H.L. Marsay
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
Of Vines and Victims Phillipa Nefri Clark AA
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
A Haunting at Venus Bay Julie Brooks AA
I - Read a book which is set on an island
Greek's Royal Runaway Trish Morey AA Lord Howe Island
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
Prime Stock Mel A. Rowe AA January 2026
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
The Ironbark Promise Leonie Kelsall AA
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
Kill Your Boss Jack Heath AA
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
O - Read a book with a one word title
Stillwater Tanya Scott AA
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief Benjamin Stevenson AA
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
Engaged, Apparently Amy Andrews AA
S - Read a book which is part of a series
Lavender Hill Alissa Callen AA
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
The Cowboy’s Comeback Nan Reinhardt
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
Summer Nights in Pine Harbor: Pine Harbor, Book 1 Tammy Robinson
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Bitter Roots C.J. Carmichael
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.

Dark Sanctuary by Sarah Barrie BC Better than the Real Thing Notting Hill meets Bridget Jones Baby in this whip-smart, funny, emotionally charged contemporary fiction about messy p by Brooke Crawford The Chianti Case A Murder Mystery Novel (The Vineyard Mysteries Book 2) by H.L. Marsay Of Vines and Victims (Travelling Celebrant Mystery #4) by Phillipa Nefri Clark G A Haunting at Venus Bay by Julie Brooks Greek's Royal Runaway by Trish Morey Prime Stock (The Stock Squad #4) by Mel A. Rowe The Ironbark Promise by Leonie Kelsall Kill Your Boss by Jack Heath MN Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief (Ernest Cunningham, #4) by Benjamin Stevenson Stillwater (A Luke Harris Thriller, #1) by Tanya Scott P Engaged, Apparently by Amy Andrews Lavender Hill (A Windamere Novel Book 1) by Alissa Callen T The Cowboy’s Comeback by Nan Reinhardt V Summer Nights in Pine Harbor Pine Harbor, Book 1 by Tammy Robinson X Bitter Roots (Bitter Root Mysteries, #1) by C.J. Carmichael Z


message 14: by Tanu (new)

Tanu I would love to sign up please :)

Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26

A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book by an English author.
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book which is set on an island
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
O - Read a book with a one word title
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.


message 15: by Bec (new)

Bec Ohh I love the idea of this one!


Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book by an English author.
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book which is set on an island
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
O - Read a book with a one word title
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.


message 16: by Mari (last edited Dec 22, 2025 03:00AM) (new)

Mari Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26 6AA


A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
From Here to Eternity Travelling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin Doughty From Here to Eternity: Travelling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin Doughty
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book by an English author.
The Impossible Fortune (Thursday Murder Club, #5) by Richard Osman The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
The Temptation of Forgiveness (Commissario Brunetti, #27) by Donna Leon The Temptation of Forgiveness by Donna Leon
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
Home Before Dark by Riley Sager Home Before Dark by Riley Sager
I - Read a book which is set on an island
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
Mischance Creek (Hirsch series 5) by Garry Disher Mischance Creek by Garry Disher *AA*
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
O - Read a book with a one word title
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.
Wild Card (Detective Zoe Mayer #2) by Simon Rowell Wild Card by Simon Rowell (Detective Zoe Mayer #2) *AA*


message 17: by Janelle (new)

Janelle Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book by an English author.
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book which is set on an island
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
O - Read a book with a one word title
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.


message 18: by Catsalive (new)

Catsalive Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26



A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book by an English author.
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book which is set on an island
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
O - Read a book with a one word title
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it


message 19: by Phrynne (new)

Phrynne 📚📚📚Names are all listed to here. Welcome to the challenge everyone!📚📚📚


message 20: by Cindy (last edited Dec 21, 2025 09:35PM) (new)

Cindy Yes please!

Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26
AA:0/6



A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
D - Read a debut novel
Pyres by Derek Nikitas Pyres by Derek Nikitas
E - Read a book by an English author.
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book which is set on an island
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
O - Read a book with a one word title
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.


message 21: by Phrynne (new)

Phrynne 📚📚📚 Welcome to the challenge Cindy📚📚📚


message 22: by Anita (new)

Anita thanks Phrynne
Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book by an English author.
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book which is set on an island
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
O - Read a book with a one word title
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it


message 23: by Penelope (new)

Penelope I would like to join this one please.

Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26 AA: 0/6


A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book by an English author.
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book which is set on an island
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
O - Read a book with a one word title
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.


message 24: by Janine (last edited Dec 22, 2025 11:22PM) (new)

Janine Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
Last One Out by Jane Harper(AA)
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
The Librarians of Rue de Picardie by Janet Skeslien Charles The Librarians of Rue de Picardie by Janet Skeslien Charles
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
Until the Red Leaves Fall by Alli Parker Until the Red Leaves Fall by Alli Parker(AA)
D - Read a debut novel
Eva Reddy's Trip of a Lifetime by Fiona McKenzie Kekic(AA)
E - Read a book by an English author
Five Hundred Miles From You by Jenny Colgan
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
When Sleeping Women Wake by Emma Pei Yin(AA)
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
The Bellbird River Country Choir by Sophie Green The Bellbird River Country Choir by Sophie Green(AA)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
Her Last Words by Kim Kelly(AA)
I - Read a book which is set on an island (Tasmania)
A Disappearing Act by Jo Dixon(AA)
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year
Where the Heart Is by Nicola Marsh(AA)
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name
The Good Wife of Bath by Karen Brooks(AA)
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
Death at the Dance by Verity Bright
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
The Bay at Midnight by Diane Chamberlain The Bay at Midnight by Diane Chamberlain
N - Read a book with a number in the title
Two Down, Bun to Go by H.Y. Hanna(AA)
O - Read a book with a one word title
Australiana by Yumna Kassab(AA)
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
The Homewreckers by Mary Kay Andrews
Q- Read a book with a quirky character
A Witness to Murder by Verity Bright
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
Rumour Has It by Karly Lane(AA)
S - Read a book which is part of a series
Legacy by Chris Hammer(AA)
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to
Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi
U- Read a book set in the USA
Nightshade by Michael Connelly
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
Becoming Mrs Mulberry by Jackie French Becoming Mrs Mulberry by Jackie French(AA)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
Daughters of Batavia by Stefanie Koens Daughters of Batavia by Stefanie Koens(AA)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
All I Want for Christmas by Karen Swan
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Last Chance in Paris by Lynda Marron Last Chance in Paris by Lynda Marron
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it
The Secret Year of Zara Holt by Kimberley Freeman(AA)

Last One Out by Jane Harper The Librarians of Rue de Picardie by Janet Skeslien Charles Until the Red Leaves Fall by Alli Parker Eva Reddy's Trip of a Lifetime by Fiona McKenzie Kekic Five Hundred Miles From You (Scottish Bookshop, #3) by Jenny Colgan When Sleeping Women Wake by Emma Pei Yin The Bellbird River Country Choir by Sophie Green Her Last Words by Kim Kelly A Disappearing Act by Jo Dixon Where the Heart Is by Nicola Marsh The Good Wife of Bath A (Mostly) True Story by Karen Brooks Death at the Dance (A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery, #2) by Verity Bright The Bay at Midnight by Diane Chamberlain Two Down, Bun to Go (Oxford Tearoom Mysteries, #3) by H.Y. Hanna Australiana by Yumna Kassab The Homewreckers by Mary Kay Andrews A Witness to Murder (A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery, #3) by Verity Bright Rumour Has It by Karly Lane Legacy (Martin Scarsden, #4) by Chris Hammer Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi Nightshade (Catalina, #1) by Michael Connelly Becoming Mrs Mulberry by Jackie French Daughters of Batavia by Stefanie Koens All I Want for Christmas by Karen Swan Last Chance in Paris by Lynda Marron The Secret Year of Zara Holt by Kimberley Freeman


message 25: by Jackmeister (last edited 22 hours, 35 min ago) (new)

Jackmeister Cool, this one is my favourite challenge! 🥰📚

Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
Into The Flames: Australian Crime Mystery by Jason Summers AA🇦🇺
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
Kitty Confidential (Pet Whisperer PI #1) by Molly Fitz Kitty Confidential by Molly Fitz
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
Year One (Chronicles of The One, #1) by Nora Roberts Year One by Nora Roberts
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book by an English author.
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
Body in the Books by Heather Huffman
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
Top Secret Twenty-One (Stephanie Plum, #21) by Janet Evanovich Top Secret Twenty-One by Janet Evanovich
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
Her Scorched Bones by Fiona Tarr AA🇦🇺
I - Read a book which is set on an island
Last One Out by Jane Harper AA🇦🇺
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
The Lady with the Gun Asks the Questions by Kerry Greenwood AA🇦🇺
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
Toxic Prey by John Sandford
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
The Moonlight Child by Karen McQuestion The Moonlight Child by Karen McQuestion
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
Tricky Twenty-Two by Janet Evanovich
O - Read a book with a one word title
Wake by Shelley Burr AA🇦🇺
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Stolen in Death by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts)
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
Outback Sky: The Pilot by Annie Seaton AA🇦🇺
S - Read a book which is part of a series
Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to (England)
A Deadly Promise by Rachel Amphlett AA🇦🇺
U- Read a book set in the USA
Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
Cat Killed A Rat (Ponderosa Pines, #1) by ReGina Welling Cat Killed A Rat by ReGina Welling
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
The Night Swim (Rachel Krall, #1) by Megan Goldin The Night Swim by Megan Goldin AA🇦🇺
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Notorious Nineteen (Stephanie Plum, #19) by Janet Evanovich Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it
Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich

Into The Flames Australian Crime Mystery (A Nick Vada Thriller Book 2) by Jason Summers Body in the Books (Nora Jones Mysteries #1) by Heather Huffman Her Scorched Bones (Opal Fields #3) by Fiona Tarr Last One Out by Jane Harper The Lady with the Gun Asks the Questions (Phryne Fisher, #22) by Kerry Greenwood Toxic Prey (Lucas Davenport, #34, Letty Davenport, #3) by John Sandford Tricky Twenty-Two (Stephanie Plum, #22) by Janet Evanovich Wake (PI Lane Holland, #1) by Shelley Burr Stolen in Death (In Death, #62) by J.D. Robb Takedown Twenty (Stephanie Plum, #20) by Janet Evanovich Outback Sky The Pilot (The Augathella Girls #2) by Annie Seaton Smokin' Seventeen (Stephanie Plum, #17) by Janet Evanovich A Deadly Promise (Detective Kay Hunter #13) by Rachel Amphlett Explosive Eighteen (Stephanie Plum, #18) by Janet Evanovich Sizzling Sixteen (Stephanie Plum, #16) by Janet Evanovich


message 26: by Lorraine (last edited Dec 22, 2025 01:52AM) (new)

Lorraine Southern I’m in!! 😀

Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26 (min 6 AAs)


A - Read a book set in Australia.
Legacy Of Hunters Ridge by Sarah Barrie AA

B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover).
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods

C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book by an English author.
The Snowdonia Killings by Simon McCleave
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count).
The Woman Next Door by Penny Batchelor
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H.
Horse by Geraldine Brooks AA
I - Read a book which is set on an island
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
Fallen Creed by Alex Kava
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak
O - Read a book with a one word title.
Asylum by Jack Adams AA
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
The Neighbour's Secret by Sharon J. Bolton
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre.
Shadows Of Hunters Ridge by Sarah Barrie AA
S - Read a book which is part of a series.
The Secrets of Palmerston House by Phillipa Nefri Clark AA
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to (Australia).
Promise of Hunters Ridge by Sarah Barrie AA
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover).

W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover).
Jasmine Sea by Phillipa Nefri Clark AA
Jasmine Sea (River's End #2) by Phillipa Nefri Clark

X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover).
Out in Nowhere by Fleur McDonald AA
Out in Nowhere by Fleur McDonald

Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.

Legacy Of Hunters Ridge by Sarah Barrie The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods The Snowdonia Killings (DI Ruth Hunter, #1) by Simon McCleave The Woman Next Door by Penny Batchelor Horse by Geraldine Brooks Fallen Creed (Ryder Creed #7) by Alex Kava The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak Asylum (Delaney and Murphy #1) by Jack Adams The Neighbour's Secret by Sharon J. Bolton Shadows Of Hunters Ridge (Hunters Ridge #2) by Sarah Barrie The Secrets of Palmerston House (River's End #3) by Phillipa Nefri Clark Jasmine Sea (River's End #2) by Phillipa Nefri Clark Promise of Hunters Ridge (Hunters Ridge #3) by Sarah Barrie Out in Nowhere by Fleur McDonald


message 27: by Mish (last edited Dec 22, 2025 07:30PM) (new)

Mish I'm in

Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26


A - Read a book set in Australia - The Best of Adam Sharp by Graeme Simsion AA The Best of Adam Sharp by Graeme Simsion
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover) Beach Read by Emily Henry Beach Read by Emily Henry
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover) - Every Last Suspect by Nicola Moriarty AA Every Last Suspect by Nicola Moriarty
D - Read a debut novel - Catch Us The Foxes by Nicola West AA Catch Us The Foxes by Nicola West
E - Read a book by an English author - The It Girl by Ruth Ware The It Girl by Ruth Ware
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count) - A Time to Run by J.M. Peace AA A Time to Run (Constable Sammi Willis, #1) by J.M. Peace
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover) - Work Like Any Other by Virginia Reeves Work Like Any Other by Virginia Reeves
H - Read a book where the title starts with H - Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty AA Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
I - Read a book which is set on an island - Small Island by Andrea Levy Small Island by Andrea Levy
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year - Love, Just In by Natalie Murray AA Love, Just In by Natalie Murray
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name - Food, Sex and Money by Liz Byrski AA Food, Sex and Money by Liz Byrski
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library - Cold Justice by Katherine Howell AA Cold Justice (Detective Ella Marconi, #3) by Katherine Howell
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover) - Mate by Ali Hazelwood Mate (Bride, #2) by Ali Hazelwood
N - Read a book with a number in the title - 17 Years Later by J.P. Pomare AA 17 Years Later by J.P. Pomare
O - Read a book with a one word title - Trust by Chris Hammer AA Trust (Martin Scarsden, #3) by Chris Hammer
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name - The Shadows by J.R. Ward The Shadows (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #13) by J.R. Ward (Jessica Bird)
Q- Read a book with a quirky character - The Wedding People by Alison Espach The Wedding People by Alison Espach
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre - An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn An Offer From a Gentleman (Bridgertons, #3) by Julia Quinn
S - Read a book which is part of a series - Unforgiven by Sarah Barrie AA Unforgiven (Lexi Winter #1) by Sarah Barrie
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to - Perfect Strangers by J.T. Geissinger Perfect Strangers by J.T. Geissinger
U- Read a book set in the USA - Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover) - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover) - The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey AA The Dark Lake (Gemma Woodstock #1) by Sarah Bailey
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover) - Not a Good Enough Mother by Nicole Trope AA Not a Good Enough Mother (Grace Morton #1) by Nicole Trope
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it - Darkness for Light (Caleb Zelic #3) by Emma Viskic AA Darkness for Light (Caleb Zelic, #3) by Emma Viskic

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message 28: by Carol (new)

Carol Please add me in for this one - looks great. Books to follow

Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book by an English author.
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book which is set on an island
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
O - Read a book with a one word title
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.


message 29: by Trish (last edited 20 hours, 36 min ago) (new)

Trish This challenge is always a fun one, so please add me, Phrynne.

Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26 AA. /6

A - Read a book set in Australia
The Missing by Fleur McDonald AA
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover) The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris by Daisy Wood
The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris by Daisy Wood
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover) Lost and Found by Liz Byrski
Lost and Found by Liz Byrski AA
D - Read a debut novel
Melaleuca by Angie Faye Martin AA
E - Read a book by an English author.
The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover) The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
I - Read a book which is set on an island
Isla by Annie Seaton AA
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
The Year We Escaped by Suzanne Leal (June 2025) AA
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
The Redgum River Retreat by Sandie DocKer AA
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
Devil's Kitchen by Candice Fox AA
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
O - Read a book with a one word title
Edenhope by Louise Le Nay AA
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.

The Missing by Fleur McDonald The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris by Daisy Wood Lost and Found by Liz Byrski Melaleuca by Angie Faye Martin The Impossible Fortune (Thursday Murder Club, #5) by Richard Osman Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell Isla (Pentecost Island #10) by Annie Seaton The Year We Escaped by Suzanne Leal
The Redgum River Retreat by Sandie Docker Devil's Kitchen by Candice Fox M N Edenhope by Louise Le Nay


message 30: by Kylie (last edited 7 hours, 40 min ago) (new)

Kylie I would like to take part in this one please. I'll fill my books in when I get a chance.

A - Read a book set in Australia
Clarke by Holly Throsby (AA) The Boy Under the Table by Nicole Trope (AA) The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston (AA)
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
The Forget-Me-Not Library by Heather Webber The Door-to-Door Bookstore by Carsten Henn The Little Venice Bookshop by Rebecca Raisin
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
The Midnight Bookshop by Amanda James The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland (AA) The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
D - Read a debut novel
The Lighthouse by Christopher Parker Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn The Montegiallo School of Swearing by Andrew HC McDonald (AA)
E - Read a book by an English author.
Mr. Flood's Last Resort by Jess Kidd Six Graves (DI Kim Stone, #16) by Angela Marsons Love Me Not (Helen Grace, #7) by M.J. Arlidge
F - Read a book with a four-word title (a, an and the DO count)
The Cold Cold Sea by Linda Huber Come A Little Closer (DCI Tom Douglas, #7) by Rachel Abbott Kingdom of the Wicked (Skulduggery Pleasant, #7) by Derek Landy
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward One Was Lost by Natalie D. Richards Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone (Ernest Cunningham, #1) by Benjamin Stevenson (AA)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix Head Like a Hole by Andrew Van Wey His & Hers by Alice Feeney
I - Read a book which is set on an island
The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter by Hazel Gaynor The Lightkeeper's Daughters by Jean E. Pendziwol Circe by Madeline Miller
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
In the Quiet by Eliza Henry-Jones (AA) Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty (AA) The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
The Last Orphan by Carly Schabowski Down with the Shine by Kate Karyus Quinn The Lighthouse Keeper by Alan K. Baker
L - Read a book you borrowed from the library
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk Fateful by Claudia Gray Blue World by Robert McCammon
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
The Accidental Further Adventures of the Hundred-Year-Old Man (The Hundred-Year-Old Man, #2) by Jonas Jonasson 12.21 by Dustin Thomason 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff
O - Read a book with a one-word title
Red by Jack Ketchum Snap by Belinda Bauer Inkdeath (Inkworld, #3) by Cornelia Funke
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Indulgence in Death (In Death, #31) by J.D. Robb The Twisted Ones by T. Kingfisher The Girl Next Door by Jack Ketchum
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
The Keeper of Stars by Buck Turner You Belong to Me (Romantic Suspense, #12; Baltimore, #1) by Karen Rose The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton (AA)
S - Read a book which is part of a series
Storm Child (Cyrus Haven, #4) by Michael Robotham (AA) Skin (Jack Caffery, #4) by Mo Hayder Resisting Maxu (Clecanian #6) by Victoria Aveline
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
U- Read a book set in the USA
Not That I Could Tell by Jessica Strawser Everyone Here Is Lying by Shari Lapena The Past Is Never by Tiffany Quay Tyson
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
The Child Finder (Naomi Cottle, #1) by Rene Denfeld How to Read a Book by Monica Wood Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak You Were Always Mine by Nicole Baart
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
The Christmas Train by David Baldacci A Boy Called Christmas (Christmas, #1) by Matt Haig Last Stop on the Winter Wonderland Express by Rebecca Raisin
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Depraved by Bryan Smith Lies He Told Me by James Patterson Lies at Her Door by A.A. Abbott
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.
Mistress of the Ritz by Melanie Benjamin The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly (AA) The Child of Auschwitz by Lily Graham


message 31: by Catherine (new)

Catherine McMahon Count me in please.


🌸Teresa🌸 Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book by an English author.
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book which is set on an island
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
O - Read a book with a one word title
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.


message 33: by Lauren D (new)

Lauren D I’m in! I’ll fill in my books when I’m back home after the holidays!

Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book by an English author.
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book which is set on an island
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
O - Read a book with a one word title
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.


message 34: by Elisabeth (new)

Elisabeth Rose This looks good!

Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26 AA 0/6

A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book by an English author.
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book which is set on an island
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
O - Read a book with a one word title
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.


message 35: by Phrynne (new)

Phrynne 📚📚📚Names are all listed to here. Welcome to the challenge everyone!📚📚📚


message 36: by Amanda (new)

Amanda Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book by an English author.
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book which is set on an island
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
O - Read a book with a one word title
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it


message 37: by PattyMacDotComma (new)

PattyMacDotComma I like the flexibility of this one. Surely my Pick-me lists will have some matches.
Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26 6 Aussie authors



A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book by an English author
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book which is set on an island
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
O - Read a book with a one word title
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it


message 38: by Phrynne (new)

Phrynne 📚📚📚 Welcome to the challenge Amanda and Patty!📚📚📚


message 39: by Carolyn (last edited 6 hours, 20 min ago) (new)

Carolyn I'd like to give this one a try! Will be back with my book selection after Christmas when I will have some time to enjoy search for books :)

Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026

Progress: 0/26 (min 6 AA)


A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book by an English author.
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book which is set on an island
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
O - Read a book with a one word title
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.


message 40: by Michelle_Mck (new)

Michelle_Mck Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26



A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book by an English author.
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book which is set on an island
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
O - Read a book with a one word title
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.


message 41: by Jane (new)

Jane Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26 - 6AA



A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book by an English author.
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book which is set on an island
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
O - Read a book with a one word title
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
U- Read a book set in the USA
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it


message 42: by TheMadHatter (last edited 21 hours, 36 min ago) (new)

TheMadHatter Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26

To Read
A - Read a book set in Australia

B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)

C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)

D - Read a debut novel

E - Read a book by an English author
Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz

F - Read a book with a four word title
The One Impossible Labyrinth by Matthew Reilly AA

G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (see below)
The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty AA

H - Read a book where the title starts with H
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling

I - Read a book which is set on an island

J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year

K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name

L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
The Wife and the Widow by Christian White AA

M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (see below)
Mate by Ali Hazelwood

N - Read a book with a number in the title
The Two Lost Mountains by Matthew Reilly AA

O - Read a book with a one word title
Exiles by Jane Harper AA

P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name

Q - Read a book with a quirky character.

R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre
Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

S - Read a book which is part of a series
Brimstone by Callie Hart

T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to
Ice Station by Matthew Reilly AA - Antarctica

U - Read a book set in the USA
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)

W - Read a book with a body of water on the cover (see below)
The Detective by Matthew Reilly AA

X - Read a book with a Xmas setting

Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)

Z - Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it

X X X X Close to Death (Hawthorne & Horowitz, #5) by Anthony Horowitz The One Impossible Labyrinth (Jack West Jr, #7) by Matthew Reilly The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6) by J.K. Rowling X X X The Wife and the Widow by Christian White Mate (Bride, #2) by Ali Hazelwood The Two Lost Mountains (Jack West Jr, #6) by Matthew Reilly Exiles (Aaron Falk, #3) by Jane Harper X X Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood Brimstone (Fae & Alchemy, #2) by Callie Hart Ice Station (Shane Schofield, #1) by Matthew Reilly Deep End by Ali Hazelwood X The Detective by Matthew Reilly X X X


message 43: by Clare (last edited 4 hours, 25 min ago) (new)

Clare Snow I would like to join

Aussie Readers Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2026
Duration: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Progress: 0/26

A - Read a book set in Australia

B - Read a book with books on the cover (show cover)
All That Consumes Us

C - Read a book with a cover that you love (show cover)
Kill Creatures by Rory Power
Kill Creatures by Rory Power

D - Read a debut novel

E - Read a book by an English author.
One By One They Disappear by Mike Lucas AA

F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
This Stays Between Us by Margot McGovern AA
Dial Em for Murder by Marni Bates
The Dead Queens Club by Hannah Capin

G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
The Worst Perfect Moment by Shivaun Plozza AA
The Worst Perfect Moment by Shivaun Plozza
The Trespassers by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez
The Trespassers by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez

H - Read a book where the title starts with H
Hemlock House by Katie Cotugno
Heart-Shaped Lies by Elizabeth Agyemang

I - Read a book which is set on an island
A Wreck of Seabirds by Karleah Olson AA
The Island At The End of Everything

J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
6 Jan 2026
Beth Is Dead by Katie Bernet
4 Jul 2023
We Didn't Think It Through by Gary Lonesborough AA
3 Jan 2021
The Schoolgirl Strangler by Katherine Kovacic AA

K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
A Murder Is Going Down by Kate Emery AA
The Story of Tom Brennan by J.C. Burke AA
Honeyeater by Kathleen Jennings AA

L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
The Murder Hypothesis by Sarah Wishart

M- Read a book with a moon on the cover (show cover)
The Pull of the Moon by Pip Smith AA
The Pull of the Moon by Pip Smith

N - Read a book with a number in the title.
Behind Five Willows by June Hur
Three Boys Gone by Mark Smith AA
Five Parts Dead by Tim Pegler AA

O - Read a book with a one word title
Darkly by Marisha Pessl

P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher

Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett

R - Read a book from the Romance or Romantic suspense genre

S - Read a book which is part of a series

T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to
Korea

U- Read a book set in the USA
All Shall Mourn by Ellie Marney AA

V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson
When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson

W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
Where You Left Us by Rhiannon Wilde
Where You Left Us by Rhiannon Wilde
The Project by Courtney Summers
The Heron's Cry by Ann Cleeves
The Heron's Cry (Two Rivers, #2) by Ann Cleeves
Map for Wrecked Girls

X - Read a book with a Xmas setting

Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
The Skin I'm In by Steph Tisdell AA
Eleanor Jones Can’t Keep a Secret by Amy Doak AA
Five Survive by Holly Jackson
Five Survive by Holly Jackson

Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.

Kill Creatures by Rory Power One By One They Disappear by Mike Lucas This Stays Between Us by Margot McGovern The Dead Queens Club by Hannah Capin Dial Em for Murder by Marni Bates The Worst Perfect Moment by Shivaun Plozza The Trespassers by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez Hemlock House (Liar's Beach #2) by Katie Cotugno Heart-Shaped Lies by Elizabeth Agyemang A Wreck of Seabirds by Karleah Olson Beth Is Dead by Katie Bernet We Didn't Think It Through by Gary Lonesborough The Schoolgirl Strangler by Katherine Kovacic A Murder Is Going Down by Kate Emery The Story of Tom Brennan by J.C. Burke The Murder Hypothesis by Sarah Wishart The Pull of the Moon by Pip Smith Behind Five Willows by June Hur Three Boys Gone by Mark Smith Five Parts Dead by Tim Pegler Darkly by Marisha Pessl Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett All Shall Mourn (None Shall Sleep, #3) by Ellie Marney When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson Where You Left Us by Rhiannon Wilde The Skin I'm In by Steph Tisdell Eleanor Jones Can’t Keep a Secret by Amy Doak Five Survive by Holly Jackson


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