Jenn’s Comments (group member since Jul 12, 2013)

Jenn’s comments from the Aussie Readers group.

December's Featured Author - Arthur W. Upfield
Duration: 1/12/25 - 31/12/25
Level: Hard
0/19

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 (tell us when) OR **Read a detective fiction book
25 Alive by James Patterson

#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.
Blackbird Broken by Keri Arthur AA

#3. Following his war service, he travelled extensively throughout Australia, obtaining a knowledge of Australian Aboriginal culture that would later be used greatly in his written works.
**Read a book set in Australia OR **Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ABORIGINAL (Min 2 words)
Blackbird Rising by Keri Arthur 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
Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris


BONUS
**Read a book by Arthur W. Upfield
The Barrakee Mystery by Arthur W. Upfield AA




SPELL IT OUT!!!

A - Author - Blackbird Crowned by Keri Arthur AA
R - Author - The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
T - Title - Turns of Fate by Anne Bishop
H - Title - Heart Of The Goblin King by Lisa Manifold
U - Title - Unbearable Love by Sarah J. Stone
R - Author - Big Jack by J.D. Robb

W - Author - Darius by J.R. Ward

U - Title - Unauthorized Affair by Lisa Ladew
P - Author - The Sinner and the Scholar by Lana Pecherczyk AA
F - Author - Dark Hope by Christine Feehan
I - Author - Sweep of the Heart by Ilona Andrews
E - Author - Cruel Magic by Eva Chase
L - Author - Gluttony by Lana Pecherczyk AA
D - Title - Dark Memory by Christine Feehan

Titles to come :)

**Summer Challenge - Mini Bingo**
Duration: 1/12/25 - 28/2/26
Level: Hard
0/25

1 Across
a. On Best Seller List Last One Out by Jane Harper AA
b. Dog on cover Breaking Creed by Alex Kava
c. Male MC The Barrakee Mystery by Arthur W. Upfield AA
d. Aussie Author Blackbird Broken by Keri Arthur AA
e. Suspense/crime Stolen in Death by J.D. Robb



2 Across
a. Recieved an Award The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (the Quill award for science fiction/fantasy/horror 2007)
b. Snow on cover Wyoming Proud by Diana Palmer
c. Male Author Mischance Creek by Garry Disher AA
d. Red Cover On Wings of Blood by Briar Boleyn
e. on TBR longer than 2 years The Last Days of Lilah Goodluck by Kylie Scott AA



3 Across
a. Female MC Blackbird Crowned by Keri Arthur AA
b. Over 500 pages The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss (994 pages)
c. One word title Darius by J.R. Ward
d. Published in 2016 Reckless Creed by Alex Kava
e. Favourite Genre Bia's Blade by Keri Arthur AA (Paranormal Romance)



4 Across
a. Set in Australia Legacy by Chris Hammer AA
b. Historical Fiction The Milliner of Bendigo by Darry Fraser AA
c. Novella (over 125 pages) The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss (159 pages)
d. set in another country Silent Creed by Alex Kava
e. Love that cover When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker



5 Across
a. Child on cover Marked by P.C. Cast
b. Young Adult The Blood Traitor by Lynette Noni AA
c. Female Author So My Ex-Boyfriend is a Serial Killer by Kylie Scott AA
d. Beach on cover Shell Game by Chris Keniston
e. Paranormal Blackbird Rising by Keri Arthur AA

Challenge completed :)

**Spring Challenge - Read a Rainbow**
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard (min 8AAs)
24/24

Part A: Read a Rainbow - It's the colour on the cover that counts! (Minimum 50% colour coverage essential!) If you're uncertain if your cover has enough of the specified colour in it, check here - https://labs.tineye.com/color/

#1. Yellow - Completed
Born in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 4/9/25
Sweet Wattle Creek by Kaye Dobbie AA 5 stars 22/10/25



#2. Orange - Completed
Killing Floor by Lee Child 5 stars 3/11/25
Memory in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 1/9/25



#3. Red - Completed
Bitten by Kelley Armstrong by Kelley Armstrong 5 stars 5/10/25
Blood Noir by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 1/11/25



#4. Green - Completed
A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer 4 stars 17/9/25
False Witness by Karin Slaughter 4 stars 28/10/25



#5. Blue - Completed
The Amazing Maurice & His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett 4 stars 4/11/25
The Fallen Woman by Fiona McIntosh AA 4 stars 9/10/25



#6. Purple - Completed
Family Ties by B.R. Kingsolver 5 stars 5/9/25
The Bookstore at Rivers End by Phillipa Nefri Clark AA 4 stars 30/9/25



Part B:

#7. Title: Read a book that has any of these spring themed words in the title; Spring/Blossom/New/Birds/Flowers - Completed
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins 4 stars 24/10/25
Back To Birdsville by Fiona McArthur AA 4 stars 8/9/25

#8. Title: Read a book where the title begins with a letter in SPRING - Completed
Greed by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 6/9/25
Sloth by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 31/10/25


#9. Author: Read a book where both the author's initials fit into RAINBOW
The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman 5 stars 11/11/25
The Liar's Crown by Abigail Owen 4 stars 5/9/25

#10. Cover: Read a book which depicts SPRING on the cover (show cover) - Completed
Right Way Up by Fiona McCallum AA 4 stars 5/9/25
Mind Games by Nora Roberts 4 stars 5/10/25


#11. Winter is over!: Read a book which makes you happy - a favourite author, or one you've been waiting for to be released! - Completed
Of Blood and Fire by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 20/10/25
Framed in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 3/9/25


#12. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice - Completed
A Vow So Bold and Deadly by Brigid Kemmerer 4 stars 15/10/25
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins 4 stars 5/11/25

Phrynne wrote: "Well done Jenn"

Thanks Phrynne. I really enjoy the challenges you all create for us :)

Phrynne wrote: "Well done Jenn!"

Thanks Phrynne :)

Challenge completed :)

Annual 2025 Challenge A-Z Titles
Duration: 1/1/25 - 31/12/25
26/26 (min 6AAs)

A - Annihilation Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars 6/5/25
B - The Bookstore at Rivers End by Phillipa Nefri Clark AA 4 stars 30/9/25
C - Close to Home by Janet Gover AA 5 stars 21/10/25
D - Devoted in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 10/2/25
E - Earth Bound by Christine Feehan 5 stars 11/2/25
F - Fire Bound by Christine Feehan 5 stars 12/2/25
G - The Greatest Gift by Rachael Johns AA 4 stars 10/11/25
H - The House at Angel's Beach by Phillipa Nefri Clark AA 4 stars 23/10/25
I - The Inheritance by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 8/10/25
J - Jarka Ruus by Terry Brooks 5 stars 27/9/25
K - Kindred in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 20/1/25
L - Lethal Game by Christine Feehan 5 stars
M - Memnoch the Devil by Anne Rice 4 stars 18/5/25
N - NYPD Red 5 by James Patterson 4 stars 2/1/25
O - The Other Bridget by Rachael Johns AA 4 stars 10/7/25
P - Passions in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 18/3/25
Q - The Shadow Queen by Anne Bishop 5 stars 18/9/25
R - Ritual in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 2/1/25
S - The Seachangers by Meredith Appleyard AA 3 stars 19/8/25
T - Taltos by Anne Rice 4 stars
U - Under A Cerulean Sky by Jane Coverdale 3 stars /9/25
V - The Vampire Armand by Anne Rice 5 stars 6/6/25
W - Water Bound by Christine Feehan 5 stars 7/2/25
X - Toxic Game by Christine Feehan 5 stars 24/1/25
Y - Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks AA 2 stars 5/2/25
Z - Zambezi : A Wild Paradise Is about to Erupt by Tony Park AA 4 stars 14/2/25

Thanks Brenda.

November Challenge finished :)

November's Featured Author is Lee Child
Duration: 1/11/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
16/16


TASKS - Completed

#1. Lee Child is a British thriller writer who was born in 1954. His real name is James Dover Grant
**Read a book which has been written under a pen name OR **Read a thriller
The Last Trace by Petronella McGovern AA stars 6/11/25

#2. Lee is best known for his Jack Reacher series , the first of which was Killing Floor published in 1997
**Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into KILLING FLOOR (minimum 2 word title) OR **Read a book from a series.
The Amazing Maurice & His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett 3.5 stars 4/11/25

#3. Lee Child was appointed Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours for services to Literature.
**Read a book set in England OR **Read a book by an author who has won an award
The Inn by James Patterson; Candice Fox AA 4 stars 6/11/25

#4. Lee worked for 18 years for Granada television in England. When his job was phased out he decided to try writing fiction. As his Jack Reacher novels gained popularity he moved to the USA.
**Read a book which has been made into a tv show or a movie OR **Read a book set in the USA
Blood Noir by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 1/11/25


BONUS **Read a book by Lee Child
Killing Floor by Lee Child 5 stars 3/11/25



SPELL IT OUT!!!! - Completed

J - Author - The Girls from Fitzroy by Jennie Jones AA 4 stars 5/11/25
A - Author - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 5 stars 4/11/25
C - Author - Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins 5 stars 5/11/25
K - Author - Wildhorse Creek by Kerry McGinnis AA 4 stars 11/11/25



R - Author - The Greatest Gift by Rachael Johns AA 4 stars 10/11/25
E - Title - Encore in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 2/11/25
A - Author - Blood Canticle by Anne Rice 5 stars 9/11/25
C - Author - Deadly Storms by Christine Feehan 5 stars 7/11/25
H - Author - Divine Misdemeanors by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 2/11/25
E - Author - Shadow Slayer by Ella Hendricks 4 stars 8/11/25
R - Author - Random in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 4/11/25

Phrynne wrote: "Well done Jenn!"

Thanks Phrynne and Brenda. I love the different challenges you create

Challenge completed :)

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo
Duration - 1/1/25 - 31/12/25
Level: Hard (min 6AAs)
25/25

1 ACROSS - Completed
a. Male author Master of Furies by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 13/10/25
b. Cosy Mystery Now or Never by Janet Evanovich 4 stars 4/5/25
c. Published in 2025 Thunder Game by Christine Feehan 5 stars
d. Part of a series The Elf Queen of Shannara by Terry Brooks 4 stars 12/3/25
e. One word title Antrax by Terry Brooks 5 stars 7/8/25



2. ACROSS - Completed
a. Four word title Sunshine through the Rain by Penelope Janu AA 4 stars 27/10/25
b. New to me Author The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden 5 stars 3/2/25
c. Young Adult The Wishsong of Shannara by Terry Brooks 5 stars 19/1/25
d. Fave Genre The Scions of Shannara by Terry Brooks 4 stars 17/2/25
e. Female Author Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 6/2/25



3. ACROSS - Completed
a. Blue Cover The Girls from Fitzroy by Jennie Jones AA 4 stars 5/11/25
b. Set in Australia The Farm at Peppertree Crossing by Leonie Kelsall AA 4 stars 2/7/25
c. Fave Author A Darkness Returns by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 18/10/25
d. Title begins with D The Druid of Shannara by Terry Brooks 4 stars 8/3/25
e. Aussie Author The Fallen Woman by Fiona McIntosh AA 4 stars 9/10/25



4. ACROSS - Completed
a. House on Cover Mind Games by Nora Roberts 4 stars 5/10/25
b. Female MC Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 1/2/25
c. Male MC The Tale of the Body Thief by Anne Rice 4 stars 16/4/25
d. Book I Bought Sweet Wattle Creek by Kaye Dobbie AA 4 stars 22/10/25
e. Borrowed from the library The Missing Pieces of Us by Fleur McDonald AA 4 stars 14/5/25



5. ACROSS - Completed
a. Mystery Rain on the Dead by Jack Higgins 5 stars 14/1/25
b. Place in the title Back To Birdsville by Fiona McArthur AA 4 stars 8/9/25
c. Set in another Country In Too Deep by Lee Child 4 stars 15/2/25
d. Authors name starts with T The Talismans of Shannara by Terry Brooks 5 stars 28/3/25
e. Colourful Cover Air Bound by Christine Feehan 5 stars 11/2/25

Challenge completed :)

Annual A-Z Road Trip
Duration: 1/1/25 - 31/12/25
26/26 (min 6AAs)

I am going on a road trip, and I'm spying with my little eye...

A - Angel (on cover) - Dark Legend by Christine Feehan 5 stars 19/3/25
B - Bear (on cover) - Forbidden Mate by Cecilia Lane 4 stars 17/2/25
C - Castle (on cover) - First King of Shannara by Terry Brooks 4 stars 25/4/25
D - Dragon (on cover) - The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien 5 stasr 19/3/25
E - Eye (on cover) - Obsession in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 26/9/25
F - Flowers (on cover) - Art Hour at the Duchess Hotel by Sophie Green AA 4 stars 17/4/25
G - Gun (on cover) - Promises in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 9/1/25
H - House (on cover) - Silent Scream by Angela Marsons 5 stars 5/1/25
I - Inn (In Title) - The Inn by James Patterson 4 stars 6/11/25
J - Jetty (on cover) - The Cottage at Whisper Lake by Phillipa Nefri Clark AA
K - King (In Title) - King of Ashes by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 13/5/25
L - Lightning (on cover) - Spirit Bound by Christine Feehan 5 stars 7/2/25
M - Magician (in Title) - Magician's End by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 17/3/25
N - Number (in title) - The 24th Hour by James Patterson 4 stars 4/2/25
O - Ornament (on cover) - Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb
P - Pillars (on cover) - Blackwood Farm by Anne Rice 5 stars 12/7/25
Q - Queen (in title) - Queen of Storms by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 27/8/25
R - Rope (on cover) - Alex Cross's Trial by James Patterson 4 stars 21/6/25
S - Ship (on cover) - Ilse Witch by Terry Brooks 5 stars 27/6/25
T - Trees (on cover) - The Creeper by Margaret Hickey AA 4 stars 3/6/25
U - Union Jack (on cover) - Touch the Devil by Jack Higgins 5 stars 11/3/25
V - Valley (in title) - The Valley by Chris Hammer AA 4 stars 9/9/25
W - Wire (in title) - High Wire by Candice Fox AA 5 stars 16/6/25
X - Hexes (in title)- Highballs & Hexes by T.M. Cromer 5 stars 16/5/25
Y - Yachts (on cover) - Sleepless in Stringybark Bay by Susan Duncan AA 3.5 stars 28/7/25
Z -Zombies (on cover) - The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 22/1/25

Challenge completed :)

A Six Month Challenge - Autumn to Spring
Duration: 1/4/25 - 30/9/25
Level: Hard
49/49

NOVEMBER - Completed

N - Author - The Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni AA 4 stars 8/10/25
O - Title - Of Steel and Scale by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 5/5/25
V - Title - Vengeance Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars 10/4/25
E - Author - Bound to Gods by Eva Chase 4 stars 22/4/25
M - Title - Morgawr by Terry Brooks 5 stars 22/9/25
B - Title - Beer & Broomsticks by T.M. Cromer 5 stars 30/4/25
E - Author - Falling for Gods by Eva Chase 4 stars 17/8/25
R - Title - The Rivertown Vet by Jennifer Scoullar AA 4 stars 1/5/25



VIBRANT - Completed

V - Title - Vendetta Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars 9/4/25
I - Author - Magic Triumphs by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 10/5/25
B - Title - Betrayal Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars 17/5/25
R - Title - Raven Cursed by Faith Hunter 4 stars 24/4/25
A - Author - Blood Heir by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 18/5/25
N - Title - No Less The Devil by Stuart MacBride 4 stars 7/5/25
T - Author - Head for the Hills by Tricia Stringer AA 4 stars 21/5/25



WILDFLOWERS - Completed

W - Title - Web of Deceit by Katherine Howell AA 4 stars 18/6/25
I - Author - Small Magicsby Ilona Andrews 5 stars 3/4/25
L - Title - The Longing of Lone Wolves by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 5/5/25
D - Title - The Dreams of Broken Kings by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 9/5/25
F - Author - Shadow Rider by Christine Feehan 5 stars 29/4/25
L - Author - Twist of Fate by Karly Lane AA 4 stars 20/4/25
O - Title - Of Kisses and Wishes by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 9/5/25
W - Title - Wine & Warlocks by T.M. Cromer 5 stars 14/5/25
E - Author - The Devil in Disguise by Cynthia Eden 4 stars 8/9/25
R - Title - Reckless Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars 23/4/25
S - Title - The Solace of Sharp Claws by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 8/5/25



JACARANDA - Completed

J -Author - Private Delhi by James Patterson 4 stars 23/5/25
A - Author - Magic Shifts by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 22/4/25
C - Title - Cocktails & Cauldrons by T.M. Cromer 5 stars 13/5/5
A - Title - The Aether by T.M. Cromer 5 stars 9/6/25
R - Title - Recovery Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars 16/5/25
A - Title - Autumn's Bane by Yasmine Galenorn 5 stars 26/8/25
N - Title - Narcissus in Chains by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 3/5/25
D - Title - Desolation Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars 21/4/25
A - Author - Magic Tides by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 11/5/25




DAISIES - Completed

D - Title - The Death Dealer by T.M. Cromer 5 stars 2/7/25
A - Author - Magic Claims by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 12/5/25
I - Author - Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 6/5/25
S - Title - Savage Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars 11/5/25
I - Author - Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 19/4/25
E - Author - Waking the Gods by Eva Chase 4 stars 19/4/25
S - Title - The Seven by Chris Hammer AA 4 stars 10/10/25



POPPIES - Completed

P - Author - Target: Alex Cross by James Patterson 4 stars 2/4/25
O - Title - One Summer in Tuscany by Annie Seaton AA 4 stars 13/10/25
P - Title - Payback in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 24/10/25
P - Title - Personal by Lee Child 5 Stars 2/7/25
I - Title - Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 9/5/25
E - Title - Eric by Terry Pratchett 5 stars 20/4/25
S - Title - Sharp Turn by Marianne Delacourt AA 3 stars 3/5/25

November's Featured Author is Lee Child
Duration: 1/11/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
16/16


TASKS - Completed

#1. Lee Child is a British thriller writer who was born in 1954. His real name is James Dover Grant
**Read a book which has been written under a pen name OR **Read a thriller
The Last Trace by Petronella McGovern AA stars 6/11/25

#2. Lee is best known for his Jack Reacher series , the first of which was Killing Floor published in 1997
**Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into KILLING FLOOR (minimum 2 word title) OR **Read a book from a series.
The Amazing Maurice & His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett 3.5 stars 4/11/25

#3. Lee Child was appointed Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours for services to Literature.
**Read a book set in England OR **Read a book by an author who has won an award
The Inn by James Patterson; Candice Fox AA 4 stars 6/11/25

#4. Lee worked for 18 years for Granada television in England. When his job was phased out he decided to try writing fiction. As his Jack Reacher novels gained popularity he moved to the USA.
**Read a book which has been made into a tv show or a movie OR **Read a book set in the USA
Blood Noir by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 1/11/25


BONUS **Read a book by Lee Child
Killing Floor by Lee Child 5 stars 3/11/25



SPELL IT OUT!!!! - Completed

J - Author - The Girls from Fitzroy by Jennie Jones AA 4 stars 5/11/25
A - Author - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 5 stars 4/11/25
C - Author - Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins 5 stars 5/11/25
K - Author - Wildhorse Creek by Kerry McGinnis AA 4 stars 11/11/25



R - Author - The Greatest Gift by Rachael Johns AA 4 stars 10/11/25
E - Title - Encore in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 2/11/25
A - Author - Blood Canticle by Anne Rice 5 stars 9/11/25
C - Author - Deadly Storms by Christine Feehan 5 stars 7/11/25
H - Author - Divine Misdemeanors by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 2/11/25
E - Author - Shadow Slayer by Ella Hendricks 4 stars 8/11/25
R - Author - Random in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 4/11/25

Finished :)

October Featured Author - Kelly Rimmer
Duration: 1/10/25 - 31/10/25
Level:
15/15

TASKS - Completed
1. Author's initials fits into 'KINDERGARTEN' or Book by Aussie Author
The Fallen Woman by Fiona McIntosh AA 4 stars 9/10/25

2. 1st letter of each word fits into 'THE MIDNIGHT ESTATE' (min 2 words) OR Published in July, any Year.
Mind Games by Nora Roberts 4 stars 5/10/25

3. Set in USA or Has been translated
The Harlequin by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 1/10/25

4. Set in NSW or Dog on Cover
The Seven by Chris Hammer AA 4 stars 10/10/25

5. BONUS - Book by Kelly Rimmer
Truths I Never Told You by Kelly Rimmer AA 4 stars 6/10/25



SPELL IT OUT!!! - Completed

K - Author - A Vow So Bold and Deadly by Brigid Kemmerer 5 stars 15/10/25
E - Author - Librarian Witch by Ella Hendricks 4 stars 7/10/25
L - Author - Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty AA 4 stars 16/10/25
L - Author - Buried by Lynda La Plante 4 stars 14/10/25
Y - Author - Witching Time by Yasmine Galenorn 5 stars 12/10/25



R - Author - Master of Furies by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 13/10/25
I - Title - The Inheritance by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 7/10/25
M - Author - Blood Pact by Fiona McIntosh AA 4 stars 3/10/25
M - Title - Murder Island by James Patterson 4 stars 9/10/25
E - Title - Echoes in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 2/10/25
R - Author - A Darkness Returns by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 18/10/25

Challenge completed :)


September Featured Author - Elizabeth Strout
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
Level: Hard (min 4 AAs)
19/19

TASKS - Completed

#1. Elizabeth Strout was born and raised in Portland, Maine, USA
**Read a book which is set in America OR **Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in PORTLAND, MAINE, USA (minimum two word title)
Danse Macabre by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 2/9/25

#2. When Strout relaxes she likes to spend her time knitting. She also enjoys hiking and nature.
**Read a book in which a character spends time on your favourite hobby (tell us what it is) OR **Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover
Right Way Up by Fiona McCallum AA 4 stars 5/9/25

#3. Strout writes literary fiction. She has written several series and also standalones. Probably most famous are her Olive Kitteridge series and her Amgash series which features the much loved Lucy Barton
**Read a book from a series OR **Read a book with literary fiction as a main genre
A Song of Sky and Sacrifice by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 14/9/25

#4. Elizabeth Strout is a highly acclaimed author. She works as a University lecturer and teaches creative writing. Her novel Olive Kitteridge won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2009.
**Read a book which has won an award OR **Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in PULITZER PRIZE
A Crown of Cruel Lies by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 15/9/25




SPELL OUT

E - Author - His to Protect by Elena Aitken 4 stars 8/9/25
L - Author - A War of Ruin & Reckoning by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 24/9/25
I - Author - Sweep with Me by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 5/9/25
Z - Author - Greed by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 6/9/25
A - Author - The Shadow Queen by Anne Bishop 5 stars 18/9/25
B - Title - The Bad Bridesmaid by Rachael Johns AA 4 stars 10/9/25
E - Author - The Devil in Disguise by Cynthia Eden 4 stars 7/9/25
T - Author - Morgawr by Terry Brooks 4 stars 22/9/25
H - Author - The Valley by Chris Hammer AA 4 stars 9/9/25




S - Title - Sinner by Lana Pecherczyk AA 4 stars 4/9/25
T - Title - Three Kinds of Lucky by Kim Harrison 5 stars 25/9/25
R - Author - Framed in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 3/9/25
O - Author - The Liar's Crown by Abigail Owen 4 stars 5/9/25
U - Title - Under A Cerulean Sky by Jane Coverdale AA 3 stars 13/9/25
T - Author - Jarka Ruus by Terry Brooks 4 stars 27/9/25

Brenda wrote: "Welcome to the challenge Jenn!"

Thanks Brenda :)

October Featured Author - Kelly Rimmer
Duration: 1/10/25 - 31/10/25
Level:
15/15

TASKS - Completed
1. Author's initials fits into 'KINDERGARTEN' or Book by Aussie Author
The Fallen Woman by Fiona McIntosh AA 4 stars 9/10/25

2. 1st letter of each word fits into 'THE MIDNIGHT ESTATE' (min 2 words) OR Published in July, any Year.
Mind Games by Nora Roberts 4 stars 5/10/25

3. Set in USA or Has been translated
The Harlequin by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 1/10/25

4. Set in NSW or Dog on Cover
The Seven by Chris Hammer AA 4 stars 10/10/25

5. BONUS - Book by Kelly Rimmer
Truths I Never Told You by Kelly Rimmer AA 4 stars 6/10/25



SPELL IT OUT!!!

K - Author - A Vow So Bold and Deadly by Brigid Kemmerer 5 stars 15/10/25
E - Author - Librarian Witch by Ella Hendricks 4 stars 7/10/25
L - Author - Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty AA 4 stars 16/10/25
L - Author - Buried by Lynda La Plante 4 stars 14/10/25
Y - Author - Witching Time by Yasmine Galenorn 5 stars 12/10/25



R - Author - Master of Furies by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 13/10/25
I - Title - The Inheritance by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 7/10/25
M - Author - Blood Pact by Fiona McIntosh AA 4 stars 3/10/25
M - Title - Murder Island by James Patterson 4 stars 9/10/25
E - Title - Echoes in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 2/10/25
R - Author - A Darkness Returns by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 18/10/25

I'm in. Titles to be chosen :)

September Featured Author - Elizabeth Strout
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
Level: Hard (min 4 AAs)
19/19

TASKS - Completed

#1. Elizabeth Strout was born and raised in Portland, Maine, USA
**Read a book which is set in America OR **Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in PORTLAND, MAINE, USA (minimum two word title)
Danse Macabre by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 2/9/25

#2. When Strout relaxes she likes to spend her time knitting. She also enjoys hiking and nature.
**Read a book in which a character spends time on your favourite hobby (tell us what it is) OR **Read a book with a picture of nature on the cover
Right Way Up by Fiona McCallum AA 4 stars 5/9/25

#3. Strout writes literary fiction. She has written several series and also standalones. Probably most famous are her Olive Kitteridge series and her Amgash series which features the much loved Lucy Barton
**Read a book from a series OR **Read a book with literary fiction as a main genre
A Song of Sky and Sacrifice by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 14/9/25

#4. Elizabeth Strout is a highly acclaimed author. She works as a University lecturer and teaches creative writing. Her novel Olive Kitteridge won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2009.
**Read a book which has won an award OR **Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in PULITZER PRIZE
A Crown of Cruel Lies by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 15/9/25




SPELL OUT

E - Author - His to Protect by Elena Aitken 4 stars 8/9/25
L - Author - A War of Ruin & Reckoning by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 24/9/25
I - Author - Sweep with Me by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 5/9/25
Z - Author - Greed by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 6/9/25
A - Author - The Shadow Queen by Anne Bishop 5 stars 18/9/25
B - Title - The Bad Bridesmaid by Rachael Johns AA 4 stars 10/9/25
E - Author - The Devil in Disguise by Cynthia Eden 4 stars 7/9/25
T - Author - Morgawr by Terry Brooks 4 stars 22/9/25
H - Author - The Valley by Chris Hammer AA 4 stars 9/9/25




S - Title - Sinner by Lana Pecherczyk AA 4 stars 4/9/25
T - Title - Three Kinds of Lucky by Kim Harrison 5 stars 25/9/25
R - Author - Framed in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 3/9/25
O - Author - The Liar's Crown by Abigail Owen 4 stars 5/9/25
U - Title - Under A Cerulean Sky by Jane Coverdale AA 3 stars 13/9/25
T - Author - Jarka Ruus by Terry Brooks 4 stars 27/9/25

Titles to come

**Spring Challenge - Read a Rainbow**
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard (min 8AAs)
24/24

Part A: Read a Rainbow - It's the colour on the cover that counts! (Minimum 50% colour coverage essential!) If you're uncertain if your cover has enough of the specified colour in it, check here - https://labs.tineye.com/color/

#1. Yellow - Completed
Born in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 4/9/25
Sweet Wattle Creek by Kaye Dobbie AA 5 stars 22/10/25



#2. Orange - Completed
Killing Floor by Lee Child 5 stars 3/11/25
Memory in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 1/9/25



#3. Red - Completed
Bitten by Kelley Armstrong by Kelley Armstrong 5 stars 5/10/25
Blood Noir by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 1/11/25



#4. Green - Completed
A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer 4 stars 17/9/25
False Witness by Karin Slaughter 4 stars 28/10/25



#5. Blue - Completed
The Amazing Maurice & His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett 4 stars 4/11/25
The Fallen Woman by Fiona McIntosh AA 4 stars 9/10/25



#6. Purple - Completed
Family Ties by B.R. Kingsolver 5 stars 5/9/25
The Bookstore at Rivers End by Phillipa Nefri Clark AA 4 stars 30/9/25



Part B:

#7. Title: Read a book that has any of these spring themed words in the title; Spring/Blossom/New/Birds/Flowers - Completed
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins 4 stars 24/10/25
Back To Birdsville by Fiona McArthur AA 4 stars 8/9/25

#8. Title: Read a book where the title begins with a letter in SPRING - Completed
Greed by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 6/9/25
Sloth by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 31/10/25


#9. Author: Read a book where both the author's initials fit into RAINBOW
The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman 5 stars 11/11/25
The Liar's Crown by Abigail Owen 4 stars 5/9/25

#10. Cover: Read a book which depicts SPRING on the cover (show cover) - Completed
Right Way Up by Fiona McCallum AA 4 stars 5/9/25
Mind Games by Nora Roberts 4 stars 5/10/25


#11. Winter is over!: Read a book which makes you happy - a favourite author, or one you've been waiting for to be released! - Completed
Of Blood and Fire by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 20/10/25
Framed in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 3/9/25


#12. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice - Completed
A Vow So Bold and Deadly by Brigid Kemmerer 4 stars 15/10/25
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins 4 stars 5/11/25

Challenge Completed :)

August Featured Author - Christian White
Duration: 1/8/25 - 31/8/25
Level: Hard (min 4AAs)
19/19

TASKS - Completed

#1. Christian was born and raised on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria
**Mornington Peninsula has all the vowels - Read a book where the title has all the vowels also OR **Read a book set in Australia
Weathering the Storm by Mandy Magro AA 4 stars 6/8/25

#2. His debut novel, The Nowhere Child, published in 2018, won the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript.
**Read an author's debut novel OR **Read a book where both the author's initials fit into THE NOWHERE CHILD
Darkness by Laurann Dohner 5 stars 4/8/25

#3. Christian had an eclectic range of ‘day jobs’ before he was able to write full-time, including food-cart driver on a golf course and video editor for an adult film company.
**Read a book where someone plays golf OR **Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into ADULT FILM COMPANY (minimum 2 word title)
A Fistful of Charms by Kim Harrison 5 stars 12/8/25

#4. He has a passion for true crime podcasts, Stephen King and anything to do with Bigfoot.
**Read a True Crime book OR **Read a mystery/thriller/horror novel
The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell 3.5 stars 11/8/25

BONUS - **Read a book by Christian White
The Wife and the Widow by Christian White 3.5 stars 5/8/25




SPELL IT OUT

C - Title - Cockatoo Cove by Maya Linnell AA 4 stars 5/8/25
H - Title - Hounded by Kevin Hearne 4 stars 6/8/25
R - Author - The Other Wife by Michael Robotham AA 4 stars 4/8/25
I - Author - A Song for the Dark Times by Ian Rankin 4 stars 9/8/25
S - Title - A Symphony of Savage Hearts by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 9/8/25
T - Author - The Guilty Dead by P.J. Tracy 5 stars 7/8/25
I - Author - Sweep of the Blade by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 13/8/25
A - Title - Antrax by Terry Brooks 5 stars 7/8/25
N - Title - Numbers by Laurann Dohner 5 stars 8/8/25

W - Title - Wings Above the Mallee by Leonie Kelsall AA 4 stars 14/8/25
H - Author - Micah by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 2/8/25
I - Author - Sweep in Peace by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 10/8/25
T - Author - Cold Kill by P.J. Tracy5 stars 2/8/25
E - Title - The Eagle Has Flown by Jack Higgins 5 stars 8/8/25