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Winter Challenge - June 1st to August 31st 2017
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Brenda
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Jane
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Jenny
Kerri
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Li'l Owl
Lyndall
Mary
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Michelle Mck
Phrynne
Rhondda
Svetlana
Tien
Trevor
Will
Zoey
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12/12
Lots of books in the mystery/ crime/ thriller/ suspense genre are written as a series. This challenge might help you catch up on some of the series you have only partly read .
1. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
OR read a book by an author you have never read before.
2. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
OR read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
3. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
OR read the third book on your TBR (only counting the ones that apply to our genre of course)
4. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
OR read a book which was published in April (any year)
5. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
OR read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
6. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
OR read a book which is set in winter.
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1. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
2. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
3. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
4. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
5. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
6. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
1, Read a book by an author you have never read before.
2. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
3. Read the third book on your TBR (only counting the ones that apply to our genre of course)
4. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
5. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars. (Owl)
6. Read a book which is set in winter.
Seriously?? Kidding of course! =o) Question, can we do 6 or 12? It says OR.
Hooray! Finished this quarterly challenge in good time, with some excellent reading.Progress: 6/6
1. Read a book written by an author I have never read before:
2. Read a book which is 2nd in a series:
3. Read a book which is 3rd in a series:
4. Read a book which is 4th in a series:
5. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars:
6. Read a book which is 6th in a series:
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Question, can we do 6 or 12? It says OR."
You can do 6 - it's a minimum of 6 Owl :) or 12 as Phrynne and I have done :)
Seriously Series Winter ChallengeJune 1--August 31
12/12
2. 2nd in a series
3. 3rd in a series
4. 4th in a series
5. 5th in a series
6. 6th in a Series
1. Author you have Never Read
2. Two Word Title
3. Third book on your TBR
4. Published in April (any year)
5. Friend gave five stars
6. Set in Winter
Brenda wrote: "Li'l Owl wrote: "Seriously?? Kidding of course! =o) Question, can we do 6 or 12? It says OR."
You can do 6 - it's a minimum of 6 Owl :) or 12 as Phrynne and I have done :)"
Thought so. Thanks mate!
This is great! Well done!
Another great challenge Brenda and Phrynne!Here are my selections -I'm going to try and do both choices:
12/12
✔ 1. 1st in series Resurrection Bay by Emma Viskic AA 4★
✔ 1. Author new to me The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware 4★
✔ 2. 2nd in series The Stolen Girls by Patricia Gibney 4.5★
✔ 2. Two word title Deadly Obsession by Karen M. Davis AA 4★
✔ 3. 3rd in series Kitty Peck and the Daughter of Sorrow by Kate Griffin 5★
✔ 3. Third on tbr Suspect by Michael Robotham AA (third thriller in my owned-tbr) 4★
✔ 4. 4th in series Broken Homes by Ben Aaronovitch 4★
✔ 4. Published in April The Butterfly Garden by Dot Hutchison 5★
✔ 5. 5th in series Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews 4★
✔ 5. Book rated 5★ by GR friend The Fourth Monkey by J.D. Barker (Maxine) 5★
✔ 6. 6th in series An Air of Treason by P.F. Chisholm 5★
✔ 6. Set in Winter Police at the Station and They Don't Look Friendly by Adrian McKinty AA 5★
I am going to try for all 121. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Beautiful Storm by Barbara Freethy
2. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Antidote to Murder by Felicity Young(AA)
3. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
I'm Watching You by Karen Rose
4. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Nothing To Fear by Karen Rose
5. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
You Can't Hide by Karen Rose
6. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Catch Me by Lisa Gardner
1. Read a book by an author you have never read before
On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle
2.Read a book which has a two word title
The Jump by Martina Cole
3. Read the third book on your TBR
The Last Assassin by Barry Eisler
4. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith
5. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars
Scared to Death by Rachel Amphlett(AA)
6. Read a book which is set in winter
Dark Places by Gillian Flynn
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Mind you I think you probably will!!!
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SERIOUSLY SERIES CHALLENGE 1/6/17 - 31/8/17I will try for 12 - but will prob get 6 :-)
Read 1/12
1. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Now You See Me by Sharon Bolton
2. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.Birds of a Feather by Jacqueline Winspear
3. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener by M.C. Beaton
4. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Dead Line by Stella Rimington
5. Read a book which is 5th in a series.Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb
6. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
The 6th Target by James Patterson
1. Read a book by an author you have never read beforeThe Hidden Hours by Sara Foster *Aussie Author*
2. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!) The Twisted Knot by J.M. Peace *Aussie Author*
3. Read the third book on your TBR (only counting the ones that apply to our genre of course) Life After Life by Kate Atkinson
4. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
tbc
5.
Blue Monday by Nicci French 4.5★
6. Read a book which is set in winter.
I'm in - was actually quite easy to find books in series - seems like I read a lot of them!3/12
1. 1st in a series.
2. 2nd in a series.
3. 3rd in a series.
4. 4th in a series.
5. 5th in a series.
6. 6th in a series.
And the other 6:
1. Read a book by an author you have never read before:
2. Read a book with a two word title:
3. Read the third book on your TBR :
4. Read a book which was published in April:
5. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
6. Read a book which is set in winter:
I like your set up, Phrynne, I'm copying it :)COMPLETED as at 08/28
1. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Sworn to Silence (Kate Burkholder #1) by Linda Castillo -Read 06/07
2. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Pray For Silence (Kate Burkholder #2) by Linda Castillo -Read 06/17
3. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
The Golden City (Fourth Realm #3) by John Twelve Hawks -Read 06/28
4. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Inferno (Robert Langdon #4) by Dan Brown -Read 06/28
5. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Forbidden Fruit (Corrina Chapman #5) by Kerry Greenwood -Read 08/22
6. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
One of Our Thursdays is Missing (Thursday Next #6) by Jasper Fforde -Read 08/28
1. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Alice Close Your Eyes by Averil Dean -Read 06/12
2. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Operation Napoleon by Arnaldur Indriðason -Read 06/21
3. Read the third book on your TBR (only counting the ones that apply to our genre of course)
The Unknown Terrorist by Richard Flanagan -Read 08/08
4. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
White Horse by Alex Adams -Read 08/04
5. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
Leaving Everything Most Loved (Maisie Dobbs #10) by Jacqueline Winspear -Read 06/10
6. Read a book which is set in winter.
Snow Angels (Inspector Kari Vaara #1) by James Thompson -Read 07/18
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Phrynne wrote: "Great work Tien. Don't forget to label your Aussie authors:)"are we doing that here too?
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Too funny:)
*phew* thought I was losing my mind... as you've seen when I replied on a comment in the wrong thread lol
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I labelled my Aussie Authors. Forgot we didn't have to! Brenda has us well trained :)
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Too funny:)"
Hahaha!!!
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Good to hear ;)
I'm in for sure!!! Thanks for the tip about finding series numbers! 4/6
1. Read a book which is 1st in a series. Burnt Paper Sky
2. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
3. Read a book which is 3rd in a series. Sleep Tight
4. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
5. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
6. Read a book which is set in winter.
12/12✔1. 1st in a series. The First Prophet
✔ author you have never read before. All Is Not Forgotten
✔2. 2nd in a series.Dead Scared
✔two word title Still Life
✔3. 3rd in a series.Like This, For Ever
✔third book on your TBR Sworn to Silence
✔4. 4th in a series. Liar Liar
✔published in April Just One Look
✔5. 5th in a series. Little Boy Blue
✔ Goodreads friend gave five stars. Justice for Sara
✔6. 6th in a series. The 6th Target
✔set in winter.Mean Streak
I'm in. I do love looking at other people's choices and raiding their lists! Thanks everyone. I initially thought it a shame I couldn't catch up in series where I have passed book six but it hasn't taken long to be happy to find new series! Thanks Phrynne. 1. 1st in a series OR an author you have never read before. Single Malt Murder by Melinda Mullet (works both ways)
2. 2nd in a series OR a two word title Die Trying by Lee Child (Works both ways)
3. third book on your TBR (only counting the ones that apply to our genre of course) A Shilling for Candles by Josephine Tey
4. 4th in a series Violent Exposure by Katherine Howell
5. 5th in a series. Gentlemen Formerly Dressed by Sulari Gentill
6. set in winter. Hunter's Moon by Dana Stabenow
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Brenda wrote: "I agree Mary :) It's great to look over other's choices - except when some of them magically make their way to our TBRs!!"I think I am just resigned to that Brenda. Nothing is ever going to make my TBR list shrink in any meaningful way. Sometimes I go back through it and wonder why on earth I even put some books on it! But really I can never resist any that are in front of me.
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Mary wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I agree Mary :) It's great to look over other's choices - except when some of them magically make their way to our TBRs!!"I think I am just resigned to that Brenda. Nothing is ever..."
Yeah! I'm not the only one! The problem is that there are sooo many great books out there but it seems like the majority are part of a series. And If I see a book that sounds good, I immediately look at the reviews to see if friends like it, too. If not pass. Seems logical at first. However, here is the problem. 80% of the time, someone, at least one someone (who will remain anonymous) gave the book at least 4★'s and really liked it ,too! Which IS the whole point of having friends with similar book tastes. And if you have no self control *sigh*
Thanks mates! You are all sooo helpful!!
Just a question - do we need to nominate before we start like those above or can we just start reading and fill in the books and categories as we go? - if so I am going to try and do with only Aussie writers but I may have to hunt around a bit before I work out my list
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And your choices are not set in concrete. You can change any that you need to as the challenge progresses.
I'll give this a go, though not sure how far I'll get as I'm doing another challenge at the same time.1) Read a book by an author you have never read before - Down for the Count by Martin Holmén
2) 2nd in a series - The Terracotta Dog by Andrea Camilleri
3) 3rd in a series - The Kill by Richard House
4) 4th in a series - Diamonds Are Forever by Ian Fleming
5) Rated 5★ by a goodreads friend (Chad) The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale by Joseph Conrad
6) Set in winter - The Dogs of Riga by Henning Mankell
Ok, I am in, and going to try to do 12 books. Suspect I will have to change some around in the second set though. Here they are:2nd group
5.
Now all I have to do is keep myself busy reading other things till the end of May, so I don't start early on some of these! :)
Good luck everyone.
Hi all,I would like to join your challenge, if I may.
Here is my bid)))
1. One for the Money
2. Whose Body?
3. Where the Dead Lie
4. The Murder of Mary Russell
5. The Black Book
6. A Spoonful of Murder
Thank you
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Just go back to the first post for the exact criteria, and if you copy that you'll have it right :)
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Sorry, I was rushing yesterday...I was trying to keep up to either side of the scale (for all six books). However, I failed miserably. Thus, my list is from both sides. I hope it is ok.
Looking forward to more reading suggestions)))
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Phrynne wrote: "Lots of books in the mystery/ crime/ thriller/ suspense genre are written as a series. Our Winter Challenge might help you catch up on some of the series you have only partly read.Can I join this challenge
..."
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Here are my choicesSo between 1st of June and 31st August:-
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1. Read a book which is 1st in a series. Murder in Plain Sight by Marta Perry Finished 10.06.17
2. Read a book which is 2nd in a series. Will to Live by Rachel Amphlett finished 23.06.17 4stars
3. Read a book which is 3rd in a series. The Fix by David Baldacci
4. Read a book which was published in April (any year) One Perfect Lie by Lisa Scottoline
5. Read a book which is 5th in a series. End Game by David Baldacci
6. Read a book which is set in winter. The Kept by James Scott
Remember to list and link your six choices.
All six books must be from our genre of crime/mystery/thriller/ suspense.
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So between 1st of June and 31st August:-
0/6
1. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
OR read a book by an author you have never read before.
2. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
OR read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
3. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
OR read the third book on your TBR (only counting the ones that apply to our genre of course)
4. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
OR read a book which was published in April (any year)
5. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
OR read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
6. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
OR read a book which is set in winter.
Remember to list and link your six choices.
All six books must be from our genre of crime/mystery/thriller/ suspense.
Here’s a tip which might help. Say you want to find the fourth book of a series. Go to your GR bookshelf (the “My Books” tab above). In the search field, enter the number 4. This will bring up a list of books that are fourth in a series and tell you whether you have read it yet or not. Be warned, it will also bring up books numbered 14, 24, 34, etc., but it’s an easy way to find a fourth book. Remember you are only looking at the crime/ mystery /thriller/suspense books.