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**Winter Reading Challenge - 1/6/18 - 31/8/18**



SERIOUSLY SERIES CHALLENGE

Our Winter Challenge is designed to help you catch up on some of the series which you may have only partly read.

Easy - 6 books ("a" OR "b" of the criteria) - minimum TWO Aussie Authors

Hard - 12 books ("a" PLUS "b" of the criteria) - minimum THREE Aussie Authors)

As an additional challenge to "b", read as many from series as you can :)

Don't forget our minimum of 125 pages - full guidelines HERE

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1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
b. Read the third book on your TBR

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
b. Read a book which is set in winter.

Participants


Alli
Andrea
Anna
Bear
Bec
Brenda
Caroline
Carolyn
Denise
Diana
Heather
Icewineanne
Jacm
Jane
Janine
Jazzy
Jennifer
Jenny
Jess
Karen
Kerri
Kerri_M
Kylie
Lainey
Laura
Leonie
Li'l Owl
Loren
Mary
MaryG2E
Megan
MichelleG
Nicola
Odette
PattyMacDotComma
Phrynne
Rachael
Rina
Rob
Sally906
Shelly
Steve
Tien
Tina
Trevor
Trish
Valerie
Zoey

**Winter Reading Challenge - 1/6/18 - 31/8/18**

Easy - 6 books ("a" OR "b" of the criteria) - minimum TWO Aussie Authors

Hard - 12 books ("a" PLUS "b" of the criteria) - minimum THREE Aussie Authors)

As an additional challenge to "b", read as many from series as you can :)

LEVEL: Hard
12/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Simon Said by Sarah R. Shaber 4★s 5/6/18
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
The Nowhere Child by Christian White 5★s 13/6/18 AA



2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Shelved Under Murder by Victoria Gilbert 5★s 7/7/18
b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Second Sight by Aoife Clifford 4.5★s 2/7/18 AA



3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
How to Murder a Millionaire by Zara Keane 5★s 22/6/18
b. Read the third book on your TBR
Jack: Revenge and Retribution by David Jay Ramsden 2.5★s 1/6/18



4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
A Daughter's Choice by Lee Christine 5★s 26/7/18 AA
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Far From True by Linwood Barclay 5★s 18/6/18 21th April 2016



5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
The Green Mill Murder by Kerry Greenwood 5★s 30/6/18 AA
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
Sticks and Stones by Jo Jakeman 5★s 11/7/18 Paromjit



6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
The Phoenix of Kiymako by Ashley Capes 5★s 6/6/18 AA
b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Winter Journey by Diane Armstrong 4★s 23/6/18 AA

Woo Hoo – Winter is my favourite season

I am doing Easy - 6 books - minimum TWO Aussie Authors.

Here's my list (as usual subject to change):

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Mark of the Dragon Queen by Katie W. Stewart– AA - 2★s

2b. Read a book which has a two word title
Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett - 5★s

3b. Read the third book on your TBR
The Brakys' Lair by Alexandra Moody – AA - 4★s

4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The Art of Friendship by Lisa Ireland – AA- 5★s

5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
Once Hunted, Twice Shy by Mandy M. Roth - 5★s– Hazel gave it 5 stars

6b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Winter in Sweetwater County by Ciara Knight - 5★s

I'm in. Will do the hard Challenge. Title to come soon.

Hard - 12 books ("a" PLUS "b" of the criteria) - minimum THREE Aussie Authors)

As an additional challenge to "b", read as many from series as you can :)

12/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Written in Red by Anne Bishop 5 stars

b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Beneath the Dark Ice by Greig Beck AA 4.5 stars

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop 5 stars

b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Ice Station by Matthew Reilly AA 4 stars

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Vision in Silver by Anne Bishop 5 stars

b. Read the third book on your TBR
Rush of Blood by Mark Billingham 4 stars

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Marked in Flesh by Anne Bishop 5 stars

b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Area 7 by Matthew Reilly AA

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop 5 stars

b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
Betting on a Hot SEAL by Cat Johnson 3.5 Stars

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Lake Silence by Anne Bishop 5 stars

b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs 5 stars

I'm so in!

LEVEL: Hard
12/12

1a. First in a series ★★★★★
1b. Author never read before ★★★★☆

2a. Second in a series AA ★★★★☆
2b. Two word title ★★☆☆☆

3a. Third in a series ★★★★☆
3b. TBR ★★★★★

4a. Fourth in a series AA ★★★★☆
4b. Published in April ★★★★★

5a. Fifth in a series ★★★★☆
5b. Goodreads friend rated five stars (Brenda and Phrynne) ★★★★★

6a. Sixth in a series ★★★★★
6b. Set in winter AA★★★★★

I might try this one! I'm a keen series reader.

Let's see - I'd better do Easy, as I do have a couple of projects on the go!

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
by Jim C. Hines - Done

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
- Done

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Done

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
- Done

5a. Read a book with is 5th in a series.
- Done

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
- Done

And I've finished! I think is a first for me!

Leonie wrote: "I might try this one! I'm a keen series reader.

Let's see - I'd better do Easy, as I do have a couple of projects on the go!

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.

2a. Read a book which is 2..."

A or B Leonie 😊

For 6b, does the entire book have to be set during winter? There's a wide latitude there if winter only has to occur during the book. :-)

No Steve, as long as part of it is set in Winter 😊

Level: hard
12/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series. Red Sister by Mark Lawrence 2 stars 26/8/18
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before. Little Gods by Jenny Ackland AA 4 stars 30/8/18

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series. Assassins Vengeance by Rachel Amphlett AA 4 stars 25/7/18
b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!) Second Sight by Aoife Clifford AA 4 stars 8/7/18

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series. The Chessmen by Peter May 4 stars 21/8/18
b. Read the third book on your TBR The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende 4 stars 28/6/18

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series. The Fallen by David Baldacci 4 stars 12/7/18
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year) The Last Of The Bonegilla Girls by Victoria Purman AA 3 Stars 11/6/18

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series. I, Michael Bennett by James Patterson2 stars 25/8/18
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars. The Reversal by Michael Connelly (Brenda gave it 5 stars) 3 stars 1/7/18

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series. Murder on Marble Row by Victoria Thompson 4 Stars 12/6/18
b. Read a book which is set in winter. Glass Houses by Louise Penny5 stars 24/8/18

9/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
A Christmas Journey by Anne Perry 2.5★

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
My Lady Judge by Cora Harrison 4★

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Antidote to Murder by Felicity Young AA 4★

2b. Read a book which has a two word title.
Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter 5★

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Lake in the Clouds by Sara Donati

3b. Read the third book on your TBR
Katherine by Anya Seton

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Fire Along the Sky by Sara Donati

4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty AA 5★

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Timeless by Gail Carriger 4★

5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
The Greatest Gift by Rachael Johns AA 5★

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris 4★

6b. Read a book which is set in winter.
The Queen's Man by Sharon Kay Penman 3.5★

Interesting Challenge

HARD LEVEL
12/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Judgment by Carey Baldwin READ 2/6/18 3*
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
The Lace Weaver by Lauren Chater(AA) READ 9/6/18 5*

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
The Sugarhouse Blues by Mariah Stewart READ 17/6/18 3*
b. Read a book which has a two word title
The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan(AA) READ 19/6/18 5*

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
How to Murder a Millionaire by Zara Keane READ 5/6/18 4*
b. Read the third book on your TBR
Daughters of Fortune by Tara Hyland READ 17/7/18 3*

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
The 39 Cupcakes by Zara Keane READ 28/6/18 4*
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The Art of Friendship by Lisa Ireland(AA) READ 26/6/18 4*

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Call to Arms by Rachel Amphlett(AA) READ 13/6/18 4*
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars. (Brenda)
Eleanor's Secret by Caroline Beecham(AA) READ 4/6/18 3*

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Not Quite Crazy by Catherine Bybee READ 22/6/18 4*
b. Read a book which is set in winter.
The Last Train by Sue Lawrence READ 16/6/18 4*

Brenda wrote: "Leonie wrote: "I might try this one! I'm a keen series reader.

Let's see - I'd better do Easy, as I do have a couple of projects on the go!

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.

2a. Read a ..."

Fixed!

Leonie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Leonie wrote: "I might try this one! I'm a keen series reader.

Let's see - I'd better do Easy, as I do have a couple of projects on the go!

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a serie..."

Thanks Leonie :)

Finished the May challenge, so count me in for the hard level 😉

5/12

✅ 1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series. by Leslie Langtry 2 ⭐️
✅ b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
by Nicola Moriarty 🅰️🅰️ 3.5 ⭐️

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series. by Sandra Block
✅ b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!). by Dervla McTiernan 🅰️🅰️ 5 ⭐️

✅ 3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series. by Louise Penny 4 ⭐️
b. Read the third book on your TBR by J. Courtney Sullivan

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series. by Kate Ellis
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year) by Liane Moriarty 🅰️🅰️ (PB ed. published Apr 2012)

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series. by Ruth Rendell
✅ b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars. by Peter May 5 ⭐️
Rr
6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series. by Christopher Fowler
b. Read a book which is set in winter.

Brenda my 3rd book on my tbr list is Paula Deen’s Southern Cooking Bible, can i choose another 3rd book in a series?

Just choose one around the 3rd book Anne :) One you'd like to read that's been there awhile! That'll be fine :)

Doing hard - fourth in a series and published in April were a bit tricky

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood - AA 3 ★
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman - AA 4 ★

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey 5 ★
b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Sleeping Beauties by Stephen King 4 ★

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Crash & Burn by Lisa Gardner 5 ★
b. Read the third book on your TBR
Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare 3 ★

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
The Girl in the Spider's Web by David Lagercrantz 4 ★
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)

He Said/She Said by Erin Kelly 5 ★

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Vanish by Tess Gerritsen 4 ★
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
Salt Creek by Lucy Treloar - AA 5 ★

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Lasting Damage by Sophie Hannah 5 ★
b. Read a book which is set in winter.
The Girl In The Ice by Robert Bryndza 4 ★

Brenda wrote: "Just choose one around the 3rd book Anne :) One you'd like to read that's been there awhile! That'll be fine :)"

Thanks Brenda!

Level: Easy (for now 😉)
Criteria: b
Completed: 1/6

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before
The Bookstore by Deborah Meyler

2b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
The Tournament by Matthew Reilly (Aussie Author)

3b. Read the third book on your TBR
Minding Frankie by Maeve Binchy

4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty (Aussie Author)

5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars Brenda
Before Nightfall by Rachel Amphlett (Aussie Author)

6b. Read a book which is set in winter
The Betrayal by Y.A. Erskine (Aussie Author)

Yes, please add me to the list of participants, Brenda. I'll aim to finish the EASY Level.

AR Quarterly Challenge Winter 2018 - Seriously Series Challenge
Duration: 01/06/18 - 31/08/18
Easy Level: 6 books, including two AAs
Progress: 6/6

Read a book which:
1b. is written by an author you have never read before
✔ The Household Guide to Dying by Debra Adelaide (AA) 5★s
2b. has a two word title
✔ Little Gods by Jenny Ackland (AA) 2★s
3b. is the third book on your TBR
✔ Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty (AA) 4★s
4b. was published in April (any year)
✔ The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith (AA) (pub: 05/04/16) 5★s
5b. a Goodreads friend gave five stars
✔ The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan (AA) 3★s
6b. is set in winter
✔ The Quality of Silence by Rosamund Lupton 4★s

Great challenge. I'll be stealthily watching people's answers to 6B to add to my TBR. Love a good winter setting, the more macabre the better :)

I'm in for EASY. 6/6

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland (AA) READ 3.5★

2b. Read a book which has a two word title
The Choke by Sofie Laguna (AA) - READ 4.5★

3b. Read the third an old book on your TBR.
The Ballad of the Sad Café and Other Stories by Carson McCullers READ 3.5★

4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty (AA) READ 4.5★

5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars. [Many did!]
The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton READ 5★

6b. Read a book which is set in winter.
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey READ 5★

Hard

12 / 12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.

Just One Kiss by Susanne Bellamy - AA - 4 ★ - 07 / 08 / 2018

b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.

Beyond Justice by Cara C. Putman - 4 ★ - 14 / 07 / 2018

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.

Precious Gems by Erin Moira O'Hara - AA - 5 ★ - 15 / 06 / 2018

b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)

The Store by James Patterson - 3 ★ - 18 / 07 / 2018

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.

Guarding His Heart by Annie Seaton - AA - 4 ★ - 20 / 08 / 2018

b. Read the third book on your TBR

The Voice Inside by Brian Freeman - 5 ★ - 08 / 07 / 2018

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.

Hell to Pay by Rachel Amphlett - AA - 5 ★ - 28 / 08 / 2018

b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)

Treasured Secrets by Kendall Talbot - AA - 4 ★ - 15 / 06 / 2018

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.

Whisper of Evil by Kay Hooper - 5 ★ - 03 / 08 / 2018

b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.

The Painted Sky by Alice Campion - 4 ★ - 07 / 06 / 2018

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.

Unmasking Kelsey by Kay Hooper - 4 ★ - 24 / 07 / 2018

b. Read a book which is set in winter.

The Other Woman by Daniel Silva - 5 ★ - 20 / 08 / 2018

MaryG2E wrote: "Yes, please add me to the list of participants, Brenda. I'll aim to finish the EASY Level.

AR Quarterly Challenge Winter 2018 - Seriously Series Challenge
Duration: 01/06/18 - 31/08/18
Easy Level:..."

Mary, Easy level is A or B, not a combination of both :)

Andrea wrote: "I'll go for Easy to start with.

0/6

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series. The Cuckoo's Calling
2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series. River of Smoke
3a. Rea..."

Andrea, EASY level is A or B, not a combination of both :)

Guys, please read the criteria thoroughly. EASY is A OR B, not a combination of both. HARD is A and B. Please change your choices, those of you who have both included in your challenge. Thanks :)

Everyone is linked to here :)

Hard - 12 books ("a" PLUS "b" of the criteria) - minimum THREE Aussie Authors)

12/12 A.A 3/3

✅ 1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series. - D-E-D Dead! - Geoffrey McGeachin A.A 24/7/18 ★★★★
✅ b. Read a book by an author you have never read before - Hangman by Jack Heath A.A 1/6/18 ★★★★

✅ 2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series. Incurable [Ellie Chronicles #2] by John Marsden A.A 2/6/18 ★★★☆
✅ b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!) Tanzi's Heat by C.I. Dennis 24/7/18 ★★★★

✅ 3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series. Dressed for Death [Commissario Brunetti #3] by Donna Leon 10/6/18 ★★★☆
✅ b. Read the third book on your TBR . (Sorted in Author alpha order) Only the Innocent by Rachel Abbott 22/6/18 ★★★☆

✅ 4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series. A Venetian Reckoning [Commissario Brunetti #4] by Donna Leon 1/7/18 ★★★★
✅ b. Read a book which was published in April (any year) Tanzi's Ice by C.I. Dennis 12/8/18 ★★★★

✅ 5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series. Speaking from Among the Bones by Alan Bradley #5 Flavia de Luce 4/5/18 ★★★★
✅ b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars. Scared to Death by Rachel Amphlett (Lil Owl gave 5 stars) A.A 2/9/18 ★★★

✅ 6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series. Gunmetal Gray [Gray Man #6] by Mark Greaney 22/7/18 ★★★★☆
✅ b. Read a book which is set in winter. The Winter Horses by Philip Kerr 11/8/18 ★★★★

a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6

b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6

AR Quarterly Challenge Winter 2018 - Seriously Series Challenge
Duration: 01/06/18 - 31/08/18
Easy Level: 6 books, including two AAs
Progress:6/6

1b Read an author you have never read before
The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly DNF
2b Read a book with a two word title
Domestic Violets by Matthew Norman
3b Read the third book on your TBR pile
Good Muslim Boy by Osamah Sami AA
4b Read a book published in April (April 2015)
She's Having a Laugh: 25 of Australia’s Funniest Women on Life, Love and Comedy by George McEncroe AA
5b Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave 5 stars (Ace, Tracey)
Cloudstreet by Tim Winton AA
6b Read a book set in winter
Let it Snow by John Green

Jacm wrote: "Okay, I'm in for EASY.. I'm not totally set on some of the titles yet & some choices may depend on what is available from the local library at the time but here is what I have so far.


0/6

1b. Re..."

Jacm you can only have A OR B in the Easy challenge! Please change to all a. or all b. Thanks :)

Linked to here :)

What a great idea! I'm in for the Easy level please, two Aussie authors

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
The Lavender Keeper by Fiona McIntosh AA

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
La Mémoire de Babel by Christelle Dabos

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley by M.C. Beaton

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Blood Moon by Garry Disher AA

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
In the Company of Cheerful Ladies by Alexander McCall Smith

I'm in for the easy challenge!

EASY: 6/6

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before
The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco 3.5*

2b. Read a book which has a two word title
The Queue by Basma Abdel Aziz 4*

3b. Read the third book on your TBR
Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson 5*

4b. Read a book which was published in April
The Obstruction of Emma Goldsworthy by Sean Kennedy (AA) 4.5*

5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars
Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith 4*

6b. Read a book which is set in winter
Winter Journey by Diane Armstrong (AA) 3*

Brenda wrote: "Linked to here :)"

I've added my books in my link, Brenda, and I hope it's okay I substituted an old TBR instead of the third one on the list. I really should just delete a lot of old ones I'll never read.

SERIOUSLY SERIES CHALLENGE

Easy - 6 books ("a" OR "b" of the criteria) - minimum TWO Aussie Authors

Hard - 12 books ("a" PLUS "b" of the criteria) - minimum THREE Aussie Authors)

I'm in for easy! And yes, historical fiction still features heavily, but I am coming outside of my comfort zone for a couple of choices! Hope my picks are okay.

6/6

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
I saw this as someone else's choice for another challenge and it looks rather interesting!
Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth (AA)

2b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly

3b. Read the third book on your TBR
I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon

4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Daughters of the Winter Queen: Four Remarkable Sisters, the Crown of Bohemia, and the Enduring Legacy of Mary, Queen of Scots by Nancy Goldstone [published April 10, 2018]

5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars. [Steve]
Heritage by Judy Nunn (AA)

6b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah (if only for the cover alone!)

Phrynne wrote: "Level: hard
0/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series. Red Sister by Mark Lawrence
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before. Little Gods

The Japanese Lover is an excellent read

Valerie wrote: "What a great idea! I'm in for the Easy level please, two Aussie authors

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
The Lavender Keeper by Fiona McIntosh AA

2a. Rea..."

Valerie, Easy is A or B, not a combination of both I'm sorry :)

Guys, please read the criteria thoroughly. EASY is A OR B, not a combination of both. HARD is A and B. Please change your choices, those of you who have both included in your challenge. Thanks :)

Linked to here :)

So sorry Brenda, I've edited my post, and chosen all the 'a's :)

That's OK Valerie - and thanks!

Excellent - I love series!
I'll do Easy - A: 6/6 books (2 AA)

✔ First in series: Talking to the Dead by Harry Bingham 4★

✔ Second in series: Demon Dei by L.J. Hayward AA 4★

✔ Third in series: The Girl in the Moss by Loreth Anne White 4.5★

✔ Fourth in series: Present Darkness by Malla Nunn AA 5★

✔ Fifth in series: London Rules by Mick Herron 5★

✔ Sixth in series: The Hanging Tree by Ben Aaronovitch 5★

You're linked Carolyn :)

Thank you Brenda!

Count me in for an easy six.
6/6
1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Now You See Me by Sharon J. Bolton

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Flesh and Bone by Jefferson Bass

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Skin and Bone by Kathryn Fox A.A.

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Blood Born by Kathryn Fox A.A.

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
The Wreckage by Michael Robotham A.A.

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Say You're Sorry by Michael Robotham A.A.

. . . . . .

I should take a class in human anatomy. There's a lot of skin, bone, flesh and blood in this lot.

**Winter Reading Challenge - 1/6/18 - 31/8/18**

Hard- 12 books, minimum THREE Aussie Authors
Read - 10/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
14/06/18
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
AA 02/06/18

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
14/06/18
b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
by Darren Groth and Simon Groth AA 06/07/18

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
27/06/18
b. Read the third book on your TBR
08/06/18

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
01/07/18
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
TBD AA

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
05/07/18
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
23/06/18

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
14/07/18
b. Read a book which is set in winter.

18/15/18: Argh. I still can't decide between a and b
26/05/18: Gonna do both.

Please count me in for the hard level: Will fill in missing spaces later.
12/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan - 4*
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Moonglow by Michael Chabon - 4*

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Will to Live by Rachel Amphlett - 4* AA
b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Cold Justice by Katherine Howell - 4* AA

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Dark Water by Robert Bryndza - 4*
b. Read the third book on your TBR
Last Chance Cafe by Liz Byrski - 4* AA

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Violent Exposure by Katherine Howell - 4.5* AA
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Book of Colours by Robyn Cadwallader - 5* AA

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
The Dog Walker by Lesley Thomson - 4*
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr - 4*

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Police at the Station and They Don't Look Friendly by Adrian McKinty - 4*
AA
b. Read a book which is set in winter.
The Last Train by Sue Lawrence - 4*

Naturally I'm in!!!

Hard - 12 books ("a" PLUS "b" of the criteria)

This may take me a while to complete my to read list - due to my self-imposed extra rule of ALL Aussie authors in the Aussie challenges! What do I do to myself!?!

0/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Crimson Lake by Candice Fox AA
1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
The Yellow Villa by Amanda Hampson AA

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
The Witches of Eileanan 2: The Pool of Two Moons by Kate Forsyth AA
2b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Bloodtree River by Sarah Barrie AA

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Dead Point by Peter Temple AA
3b. Read the third book on your TBR

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The Kookaburra Creek Cafe by Sandie Docker (Published 30 April 2018) AA

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
6b. Read a book which is set in winter.