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Brenda’s comments from the Aussie Readers group.

Thanks Sally.

I could, that's one of their options. But I don't have a NG app, have always sent them to my kindle. It looks like it's new..Lake Union Publisher (I think that's what they're called) I checked their other books and they're the same. No more send to kindle.

Great job Tr1sha!

Welcome Sandy and Anita!

Welcome to the challenge Anita. As long as they are all Aussie authors, and match the criteria, they'll be fine :)

Welcome to the challenge Jasmine, Kerri, Sandy, Anita, Lorraine & Odette :)

I need help please!!! There's a new Catherine Ryan Hyde - Come Back to the World: A Novel - and it's read now. I immediately clicked on it, and there's no "send to kindle" option. I went through all the "help" stuff and none of it makes sense to my old brain. Anybody else wanting it, can you please tell me what to do? Thanks :)

I sent the download through to Amazon "send to kindle" but they wouldn't accept the file :(

Welcome to the challenge Teresa, Trish, Sally & Sue!

That's good to hear Andrea :)

Well done Jenn!!

Welcome to the Calendar challenge everyone :)

Well done Elisabeth!

I fixed another one the other day with the publisher in the Author's spot Kerri! Very strange. I've fixed yours but give it some time to show correctly :)

Finished :)

December's Featured Author - Arthur W. Upfield
Duration: 1/12/25 - 31/12/25
Level: Hard
14/14

TASKS

#1. Arthur W. Upfield (1 September 1890 – 13 February 1964) was an Australian writer, best known for his works of detective fiction featuring Detective Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte ('Bony') of the Queensland Police Force, a half-caste Aborigine.
**Read a book by a deceased author OR
**Read a detective fiction book
Mischance Creek by Garry Disher 5★s 11/12/25 AA Detective Hirsch series #5

#2. Born in England, Upfield moved to Australia in 1910 and fought with the Australian military during the First World War.
**Read a book set in England OR
**Read an historical, set during war times.
Heartache on West India Dock Road by Renita D’Silva 4★s 5/12/25

#3. Following his war service, he travelled extensively throughout Australia, obtaining a knowledge of Australian Aboriginal culture that would later be used extensively in his written works.
**Read a book set in Australia
**Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ABORIGINAL (Min 2 words)
What You Don't Know by Sandi Wallace 3★s 1/12/25 AA

#4.Upfield was also a member of the Australian Geological Society and was involved in numerous scientific expeditions. Upfield's works remained popular after his death, and in the 1970s were the basis for an Australian television series entitled "Boney"
**Read a book which has been made into a tv show or a movie OR
**Read a book where the author's initials fit into AUSTRALIAN GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Maeve & the Wolf by Anna Romer 5★s 5/12/25 AA

BONUS
**Read a book by Arthur W. Upfield - The Barrakee Mystery 3.5★s 13/12/25 AA

SPELL OUT

B Murder on a Frosty Night by Verity Bright 5★s 4/12/25
O On the Edge by Kate Horan 4.5★s 15/12/25 AA
N A Nice Class of Corpse by Simon Brett 4★s 19/12/25
A As Good as Dead by John W. Mefford 4.5★s 2/12/25
P Primrose & Poison by Mara Webb 4★s 18/12/25
A A Fatal Silence by Rachel Amphlett 5★s 6/12/25 AA
R Rumour Has It by Karly Lane 5★s 3/12/25 AA
T Grave Regret by Fiona Tarr 5★s 7/12/25 AA
E Convergence by Tara Ellis 4★s 7/12/25

Well done Janine!

Welcome Cindy & MH!!

Welcome to the challenge Genevieve, Clare and MH!!

Our next Annual Challenge for 2026 Annual United in Reading Calendar

Annual United in Reading Calendar 2026
Duration: 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Medium
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REMEMBER, YOUR BOOKS MUST BE READ IN THE MONTH STIPULATED!

January:
** Day of Education, Jan 24: Read a book set at a school, OR read a book where a character is a teacher.

** Australia Day, Jan 26: Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book by an Australian author.
The Sands of Windee by Arthur W. Upfield AA

** In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, Jan 27: Read an historical fiction novel, OR read a book where the complete title fits in HOLOCAUST (3 word minimum)
A Haunting at Venus Bay by Julie Brooks AA

February:
** Day of Women & Girls, Feb 11: Read a book by a female author OR read a book with a strong female MC
The Resistance Knitting Club by Jenny O'Brien

** Royal Hobart Regatta, Feb 7: Read a book with a boat on the cover OR read a book with a large body of water on the cover (show cover)
Escape to Seahaven Bay by Nicola May

** Valentine's Day, Feb 14: Read a romance OR read a book with a PINK cover (show cover)

March:
** St Patrick's Day, Mar 17: Read a book with a GREEN cover (show cover) OR read a book with an Irish character.
Framed In Death by J.D. Robb Roarke

** Harmony Day, March 21: Read a book with an ORANGE cover (show cover) OR read a book which promotes or discusses equality.
An Ill Wind by Margaret Hickey AA

**Autumnal Equinox and International Day of Happiness on March 20th: Read a book with Autumn colours on the cover (show cover) OR read a book which makes you happy.

April:
** World Health Day, April 7: Read a book which has a character who is a doctor or nurse OR read a book with something healthy on the cover (show cover)
Siblings and Sneakiness by Karen Musser Nortman Fresh country air & the outdoor life

** ANZAC Day, April 25: Read a book depicting Australians or New Zealanders during war OR read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in ANZAC
Coming Home by Annie Seaton AA

** Easter weekend in Australia, April 3rd-5th: Read a book about what Easter means to you (briefly explain) OR read a book which has a family, including children.

May:
** Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during WWII, May 8: Read a book set in WWII OR read a book where both the author's initials show in REMEMBRANCE

** Mothers Day (Australia), May 10: Read a book where the MC is a mother OR read a book with flowers on the cover (show cover)
Dark Sanctuary by Sarah Barrie AA

** Tea Day, May 21: Read a book with a cup and saucer on the cover (show cover) OR read a book where TEA is spelled in the title (any order)
Sparks Fly in Featherwood Falls by Heather Reyburn AA

June:
** Solstice (longest day north of equator/shortest day south), June 21: Read a long book (over 400 pages) OR read a short book (between 125 and 250 pages)
Death of a Swagman by Arthur W. Upfield AA 224 pages

** Day of the Seafarer, June 25: Read a book set on the ocean OR read a book with a boat on the cover (show cover)
The Mercury Travel Club by Helen Bridgett

** Asteroid Day, June 30: Read a Science Fiction novel OR read a book set in the future (tell us when)

July:
** First day of NAIDOC week, July 5: Read a book with Indigenous characters OR read a book where the first title letter appears in NAIDOC
The Devil's Steps by Arthur W. Upfield AA

** World Youth Skills Day, July 15: Read a Young Adult/Middle Grade novel OR read a book featuring young people

** World Chess Day, July 20: Read a book where people play games e.g. chess, cards, bowling etc (tell us what) OR read a book with either a black or white cover (show cover)
Taken While She Slept by C.J. Grayson

August:
** World Humanitarian Day, Aug 19: Read a book with a title that starts with "H" OR read a book where characters are caring for others
Hush Hush by James Patterson

** International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Aug 30: Read a book featuring a kidnapping OR a read a book where something goes missing

** Day for People of African Descent, Aug 31: Read a book set in Africa OR read a book where both the author's initials are in AFRICAN
Five Little Pigs by Agatha Christie

September:
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 6: Read a book by a male author OR read a book with a father who is a MC
No Safe House by Linwood Barclay

** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift OR read a book you'll donate after reading it

** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US OR read a book where a tragedy takes place
NYPD Red 7: The Murder Sorority by Marshall Karp

October:
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters OR read a book with an older person on the cover (show cover)

** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia OR read a book with a rural outlook on the cover (show cover)
Something in the Water by Susan Mackie AA

** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book OR read a book with pumpkins on the cover (show cover)
Murder & Moonlight Tea by Murat Kır

November:
** Melbourne Cup, Nov 3: Read a book with a horse on the cover (show cover) OR read a book set in Victoria
Beneath Still Waters by Annie Seaton AA Melbourne

** Remembrance Day, Nov 11: Read a book with a RED cover or red poppies on cover (show cover) OR read a book with "11" together in the page count (show count)

** First Sunday of Advent, Nov 29: Read a book with a PURPLE cover (show cover) OR read a book where the MC is preparing for something (briefly tell us what)
A Mumbai Murder Mystery by Meeti Shroff-Shah

December:
** Winter Solstice, Dec 21: Read a book set in Winter OR read a book with a wintery cover (show cover)

** Christmas Day, Dec 25: Read a book set around Christmas OR read a book with a gift on the cover (show cover)
Christmas Cozy by Kathi Daley

** New Year's Eve, Dec 31: Read a book you've been meaning to read all year OR read a book with a cheery, colourful cover (show cover)
The Greek Island Secret by Jan Baynham

Participants

Angela
Anita
Brenda
Catsalive
Claire
Elisabeth
Helen
Janelle
Jasmine
Jenn
Jonquil
Kerri_M
Kylie H
Lorraine
Mari
Meg
Odette
Phrynne
Sally906
Sandysbookaday
Sue
Teresa
Trish
Tr1sha