Aussie Readers discussion

This is where I will keep track of all my personal challenges for 2016!

Reading challenge 2016 is double (almost) the goal from 2015:
100 books!

Completed: 35/100
January:
February:
March:
May:
June:
July:
August:
September:
October:

Completed Challenges 2016

Within time period
* Aussie Readers - January: The Brand New Challenge
* TCF - Book it To the Finish Line: January

In 2016 outside time period


Incomplete Challenges 2016

Aussie Readers


Aussie Authors challenge 2016
LEVEL: Bookcase

one across
1. Cosy Mystery:
Mad Men, Bad Girls by Maggie Groff

2. One-word title:
Contest by Matthew Reilly

3. A bright vibrant cover:
The Chocolate Promise by Josephine Moon

4. Love the cover:
What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty

5. An author you’ve never read:
All I Ever Wanted by Vikki Wakefield

6. One you’re keen to read:
Call Me Sasha by Geena Leigh

two across
7. Shortlisted or won book prize:
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent

8. Young Adult:
Twelve by James Phelan

9. Female main character:
The Farseekers by Isobelle Carmody

10. Set in Australia:
I Came to Say Goodbye by Caroline Overington

11. Suspense/ Crime:
Before Nightfall by Rachel Amphlett

12. Romance:
Jilted by Rachael Johns

five across
25. Favourite genre (YA)
Thirteen by James Phelan

26. Historical fiction:
Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks

27. Male author:
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

28. Book that was a gift:
South of Darkness by John Marsden

29. Random TBR:
The Song of an Innocent Bystander by Ian Bone

30. Rated 4+ by friend (Brenda & Phrynne):
Ronan's Echo by Joanne van Os

six across
31. Non Fiction:
Campervan Kama Sutra - Outback Australia, with a camper trailer, three kids and a dog* by John Perrier

32. Speculative fiction:
Obernewtyn by Isobelle Carmody

33. With a child on cover
Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence by Doris Pilkington

34. Female author:
Look Closer by Rachel Amphlett

35. Sky on cover:
Paper Chains by Nicola Moriarty

36. Male main character:
The Eye of the Sheep by Sofie Laguna

BOARD

AUSSIE READERS MONTHLY CHALLENGE


January: The Brand New Challenge
1). Author: Read a book by an author who is new to you.
Thinspo by Amy Ellis (19/01/16) 4*s

2). Debut: Read a debut novel by any author.
All I Ever Wanted by Vikki Wakefield (31/01/16) 4.5*s

3). New Release: Read a book which was recently published (within the past 6 months)
8 Dec 2015: Warm Winter Kisses by Jill Steeples (15/01/16) 4*s

4). New Year, New Series!: Read the first book in a series or trilogy that is new to you.
Thirteen by James Phelan (25/01/16) 3.5*s

5). Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice
Lies My Girlfriend Told Me by Julie Anne Peters (06/01/16) 4*s

AUSSIE LOVERS OF CRIME/MYSTERY/THRILLER/SUSPENSE


Bingo Board 2016 Challenge

Level: carjacking
Completed: 3/16

1 Across
Male main character:
Along Came a Spider by James Patterson

Published within last 4 years:
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

Currently on bestseller list:
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

New author:
The Abduction by Mark Gimenez

2 Across
Part of a series:
Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich

Published 2016:
Try Not to Breathe by Holly Seddon

Set overseas:
The Preacher by Camilla Läckberg

Cosy mystery:
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich

3 Across
Love the cover:
The Tournament by Matthew Reilly

One word title:
Accused by Mark Gimenez

Red or Blue cover:
Four to Score by Janet Evanovich

Australian author:
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent

4 Across
Set in Australia:
I Came to Say Goodbye by Caroline Overington

TBR > 2 years:
The Ice Princess by Camilla Läckberg

>10 years old:
The Street Lawyer by John Grisham

Female main character:
Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich

The Board

THE CHALLENGE FACTORY MONTHLY CHALLENGES


Book It To The Finish Line - January 2016
Duration : Jan. 1 - 31, 2016
feet gone : 58/51+ (completed)

For your stick to go 8 feet, read a book that :
is at least 200+ pages :
has a bird on the cover :

For your stick to go 21 feet, read a book that :
has illustrations :
is set in a place you've never been : (set in Manhattan and surrounds)

Wow, lots of reading there Anna! Good luck and enjoy:)

Brenda wrote: "Wow, lots of reading there Anna! Good luck and enjoy:)"

It seems that's all I will be doing this year at this rate :P

What fun!!!

Have fun!! :)

REDUCE MY TBR LIST
Number of TBR books on Jan 1st 2016 (12am): 655
Number of TBR books on December 31st 2016 (11:59pm):

Update on TBR list - it took a heavy beating today and has been reduced to 549 :)

Well done:) I take it you haven't read 106 books in those few days;)

Brenda wrote: "Well done:) I take it you haven't read 106 books in those few days;)"

Oh for sure Brenda ;)

lol!!!

my two January challenges are finished - will post my February challenges shortly.

CRAZY FOR YOUNG ADULT BOOKS

21st Two Monthly Reading Challenge
February 1st - March 31st
Books finished 7/10

1. New Release: read a book released in either February or March 2016.
The Spaces in Between by Caroline Jones

2. February & March: read a book with BOTH letters F & M anywhere in the title.
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich

3. Creative Romance Month (February): read a book that fits at least one of the following options (c - 10)
Dirty London by Kelley York

4. National Weatherman's Day (February 5): read a book with your favorite weather on the cover or in title (rainy, windy, snowy...)
The Ice Princess by Camilla Läckberg (snowy)

5. Singles Awareness Day (February 15): read a book that fits at least one of the following options:
a. a book with only one word in the title
Obernewtyn by Isobelle Carmody

6. Leap Day (February 29): read a book with the last two digits in the total page number are divisible by 4 (12, 16, 24...)
Twelve by James Phelan (292 pages)

7. National Anthem Day (March 3): read a book written by an author whose last name starts with "K"
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent

8. National Pi Day (March 14): read a book that fits at least one of the following options:
b. the 3rd book in the series
Eleven by James Phelan

9. National "Joe" Day (March 27): read a book whose main character's name is Joe (Joey, Jolyn, Josephine, Jody, or any other names start with "Jo" will do)
Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich

10. I am in Control Day (March 30): read a book of your choice.
Paper Chains by Nicola Moriarty

1st set
#1 - YA and #3 - Author "P":
Twelve by James Phelan

2nd set
#4 - Contemporary and #2 - Author "M":
Paper Chains by Nicola Moriarty

3rd set
#3 - Historical and #1 - Author "B":
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne

4th set
#1 - YA and #2 - Author "M":
Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson

LOVE OF READING CHALLENGES

The Ultimate Book Challenge
started 28/02/16
finished

1). A book with more than 500 pages:
2). A classic romance:
3). A book that became a movie: One for the Money
4). A book published this year:
5). A book with a number in the title: Eleven
6). A book written by someone under 30:
7). A book with nonhuman characters:
8). A funny book:
9). A book by a female author: Paper Chains
10). A mystery or thriller: Look Closer
11). A book with a one word title: Prom
12). A book of short stories:
13). A book set in a different country:
14). A non-fiction book: Make It Happen: Live your best life
15). A popular author’s first book:
16). A book from an author you love that you haven’t read:
17). A book a friend recommended:
18). A Pulitzer Prize winning book:
19). A book based on a true story:
20). A book at the bottom of your to read list:
21). A book your mom loves:
22). A book that scares you:
23). A book more than 100 years old:
24). A book based entirely on its cover:
25). A book you were supposed to read in school but didn’t:
26). A memoir: The Spaces in Between
27). A book you can finish in a day:
28). A book with antonyms the title:
29). A book set somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit:
30). A book that came out in the year that you were born:
31). A book with bad reviews:
32, 33 & 34). A trilogy:
35). A book from your childhood:
36). A book with a love triangle:
37). A book set in the future:
38). A book set in high school:
39). A book with a colour in the title:
40). A book that made you cry:
41). A book with magic:
42). A book you got for free:
43). A book by an author you’ve never read before:
44). A book you own but have never read:
45). A book that takes place in your hometown/city: Pants On Fire (Sydney)
46). A book that was originally written in a different language:
47). A book set during Christmas:
48). A book written by an author with your same initials:
49). A New York Times Bestseller:
50). A banned book:
51). A book based on or turned into a TV show:
52). A book you started but never finish:

AUSSIE READERS MONTHLY CHALLENGE


March Madness Reading Challenge
completed: 3/5
1. Harmony Day:
Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence by Doris Pilkington (22/03/16) 4*s

2. Old stuff day:
One For The Money by Janet Evanovich (15/07/16) 5*s

3. International Earth Day:
Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks

4. Panic Day:
The Spaces in Between by Caroline Jones (13/03/16) 5*s (topic: scary as it's very close to home)

5. Readers Choice:
Ronan's Echo by Joanne van Os

AUSSIE READERS SEASONAL CHALLENGES

Autumn Challenge
completed: 8/13
#1. Labour Day - occupation
Along Came a Spider by James Patterson (homocide detective)

#2. Clean up Aust Day - Reduce TBR
South of Darkness by John Marsden

#3. Recycle - Library
Private by James Patterson

#4. International Women's Day - Strong Female Character
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich

#5. St Patrick's Day - Green Cover/Irish Character/Ireland:
The Copper Beech by Maeve Binchy

#6. Easter (ummmm chocolate need I say more?)
The Chocolate Promise by Josephine Moon

#7. ANZAC - Aussie author
After Darkness by Christine Piper

#8. Mother's Day - Mothers/Grandma/Family
Sundays at Tiffany's by James Patterson

#9. Captain Cook - Historical Fiction - Aussie author
Nanberry: Black Brother White by Jackie French

#10. Colours of Autumn (in title or cover) - Red/Gold/Brown/Orange/Yellow
Prom by Laurie Halse Anderson

OPTIONAL TBR BOOKS
#11 Eleven by James Phelan

#12 The Spaces in Between by Caroline Jones

#13 Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence by Doris Pilkington

CRAZY FOR YOUNG ADULT BOOKS

A-Z Reading Challenge
Books finished 14/26
Start Date: January 1st
Completed: TBD
Poison: Titles

A All I Ever Wanted 31st Jan
B Burial Rites
C The Chocolate Promise 31st Oct
D Dirty London 3rd Feb
E Eleven 14th Mar
F Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence 22nd Mar
G The Girl on the Train
H Happily Ever After 18th Jan
I I Came to Say Goodbye 10th Jun
J Jilted
K
L Lies My Girlfriend Told Me 6th Jan
M Mad Men, Bad Girls
N Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist 12th Jan
O The One 1st Jan
P Paper Chains 4th Mar
Q
R Ronan's Echo
S The Spaces in Between 13th Mar
T Thinspo 19th Jan
U
V Valley of the Dolls
W Warm Winter Kisses 15th Jan
X
Y Year of Wonders
Z

AUSSIE READERS QUARTERLY READATHON


March Readathon
FRIDAY
= 120 pages
= 10 pages
= 9 pages
= 17 pages
TOTAL: 156 pages

SATURDAY
= 6 pages
= 63 pages
= 47 pages
TOTAL: 116 pages

SUNDAY
= 3 pages
= 77 pages
= 10 pages
TOTAL: 90 pages

GRAND TOTAL: 362 pages

Anna wrote: "CRAZY FOR YOUNG ADULT BOOKS

A-Z Reading Challenge
Books finished 9/26
Start Date: January 1st
Completed: TBD
Poison: Titles

A All I Ever Wanted 31st Jan
B [book:Burial Rites|2373..."

Hi Anna, I did the exact same challenge last year, and enjoyed it greatly. If you are having trouble finding titles for those pesky, rare letters of the alphabet, I could make a couple of suggestions, if that helps...

MaryG2E wrote: "Anna wrote: "CRAZY FOR YOUNG ADULT BOOKS

A-Z Reading Challenge
Books finished 9/26
Start Date: January 1st
Completed: TBD
Poison: Titles

A All I Ever Wanted 31st Jan
B [book:Buri..."

Yes!!!! That would be awesome :)

AUSSIE READERS MONTHLY CHALLENGE


April - The 25 Reading Challenge
completed: 0/5
#1. Sort by Title - 25th:
After Darkness by Christine Piper
#2. Author - 25th:
Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy
#3. Average Rating - 25th:
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
#4. Date Added - 25th:
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
#5. Random - 25th:
Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

Wow! You're busy. All these challenges. Go for it!

AUSSIE READERS MONTHLY CHALLENGE


May - Merry Month of May Reading Challenge
completed: 3/5
1. May Day:
South of Darkness by John Marsden (Aussie Author)
2. Mother's Day:
Sundays at Tiffany's by James Patterson
3. Kiss Goodbye to MS Day:
I Came to Say Goodbye by Caroline Overington (Aussie Author)
4. National Sorry Day:
Nanberry: Black Brother White by Jackie French (Aussie Author)
5. Reader's Choice:
The Chocolate Promise by Josephine Moon (Aussie Author)

AUSSIE READERS SEASONAL CHALLENGES

Winter Challenge - Spell It Out (Favourite Author)
J Jilted by Rachael Johns
O The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories by Marina Keegan
H House Rules by Jodi Picoult
N NeuroSlimming by Helena Popovic

M Make It Happen: Live your best life by Michelle Bridges
A Accused by Mark Gimenez
R The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
S The Street Lawyer by John Grisham
D A Day at the Office by Matt Dunn
E Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It: Life Journeys Inspired by the Bestselling Memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert
N Nights of Rain and Stars by Maeve Binchy

completed:

AUSSIE READERS MONTHLY CHALLENGE


June - Juggling June Reading Challenge
completed: 0/5
#1. Read a book by an author whose first name begins with the letter ‘J’:
Private London by James Patterson

#2. Read a book set in winter or with a wintery scene on the cover:
The Ice Princess by Camilla Läckberg

#3. Read a book about royalty/dogs/horses:
The Tournament by Matthew Reilly

#4. Read a book set somewhere warm:
Mad Men, Bad Girls by Maggie Groff

#5. Reader's Choice:
Jilted by Rachael Johns

AUSSIE READERS QUARTERLY READATHON


June Readathon
FRIDAY
- 7 pages (started on page 112)
TOTAL: 7 pages

SATURDAY
- 20 pages
TOTAL: 20 pages

SUNDAY
- 50 pages
- 10 pages
TOTAL: 60 pages

GRAND TOTAL: 87 pages

AUSSIE READERS MONTHLY CHALLENGE

Identify in July - Reduce that TBR! Challenge
completed: 0/12
1) The book that's been on your list the longest
2) A book recommended by a GR friend
3) A book from your favourite genre
4) A book with over 400 pages
5) A book by an author new to you
6) The book you want to read the most
7) A book by a male author
8) A book by one of your favourite authors
9) A book by a female author
10) A book with a cover you love
11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author
12) A book set in another country

AUSSIE READERS MONTHLY CHALLENGE

Awesome August Challenge
completed: 1/5
#1. The Letter A:
Before Nightfall by Rachel Amphlett (Aussie Author)
#2. Book set in World War II:
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
#3. 50% Purple Book Cover:
by Maeve Binchy
#4. Book about Books:
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (Aussie Author)
#5. Reader's Choice:
Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich

AUSSIE READERS SEASONAL CHALLENGES

Spring Challenge - Spell It Out (Easy)
G Geena Leigh - Call Me Sasha (Aussie Author)
R Rachel Amphlett - Look Closer (Aussie Author)
A Audrey Niffenegger - The Time Traveler's Wife
S Sofie Laguna - The Eye of the Sheep (Aussie Author)
S Sherrie Wouters - Life Lived Twice (Aussie Author)

completed:

AUSSIE READERS MONTHLY CHALLENGE

September Favourite Genre Spell It Out Challenge
completed: 3/6
M The Messenger by Markus Zusak (Aussie Author)
E Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
M My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands by Chelsea Handler
O One Plus One by Jojo Moyes
I In My Mother's Hands by Biff Ward (Aussie Author)
R Reclaiming Yourself from Binge Eating: A Step-By-Step Guide to Healing by Leora Fulvio

readathon

AUSSIE READERS MONTHLY CHALLENGE

October Home Sweet Home Challenge
completed: 0/5
#1. Setting: Australia:
What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty (Aussie Author)

#2 Cover Hunt: Read a book where the cover is the colour of a room in your house: (At least 50%):
(blue) by Matthew Reilly (Aussie Author)

#3 Title: Read a book where either the words “house”, “home”, or the name of your town/city/state/country or the name of a room appear in the title:
Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult

#4 Home Author: Author living in Australia:
Call Me Sasha by Geena Leigh (Aussie Author)

#5 Reader's Choice:
The French Kiss by James Patterson