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January Challenge 2019 - Happy New Year
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Super Reader - Dare Taken!
10/10
1. January is the first month of the new year.
Read a book with NEW or FIRST or the number 1 in the title
OR
Read a book with the number 1 in the page count (e.g. 251, 192)
a)
b)
2. A new book for the new year.
Read a book by a debut author
OR
Read a book which is by an author new to you.
a)
b)
3. Why reinvent the wheel?
Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author.
a) Read The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny 1/10/18
Will read next in series -
b) Read The Body in the Beach House by Grace York 16/11/18
Will read next in series -
4. January's birthstone is the garnet
Read a book with a red, orange or yellow cover.
OR
Read a book with red, orange or yellow writing on the cover.
a)
b)
5. New Year Resolutions
"I am going to read more books this year." Read any book of your choice
OR
"I am going to expand my reading choices this year." Read a book from a genre you do not usually read.
a)
b)
January Challenge 2019 - Happy New Year!4/5
1. January is the first month of the new year.
Read a book with the number 1 in the page count (e.g. 251, 192)
Always on My Mind by Jill Shalvis Page count: 318
Read a book which is by an author new to you.
The Rift by Rachael Craw READ 3/01 4 stars
Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author.
It Only Happens in the Movies by Holly Bourne READ 12/01 5 stars
Read a book with a red, orange or yellow cover.
Best Foot Forward by Adam Hills AA READ 8/1 3 stars
"I am going to read more books this year." Read any book of your choice
The Wrong Callahan by Karly Lane AA READ 4/01 5 stars
Super Reader10/10 (5/4 AA min)
1. January is the first month of the new year.
Read a book with NEW or FIRST or the number 1 in the title
The First Bird: Episode 1 (Matt Kearns) by Greig Beck AA -Read 31/01
Read a book with the number 1 in the page count (e.g. 251, 192)
The Power Game (The Monsarrat Series #3) by Meg Keneally & Tom Keneally AA (313 pages) -Read 05/01
2. A new book for the new year.
Read a book by a debut author
The Mayfly (Charlie Priest #1) by James Hazel -Read 05/01
Read a book which is by an author new to you.
The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain -Read 02/01
3. Why reinvent the wheel?
Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author.
Read Code Name Verity (Code Name Verity #1) by Elizabeth E. Wein --> Rose Under Fire (Code Name Verity #2) -Read 11/01
Read Redemption Point (Crimson Lake #2) by Candice Fox --> Gone by Midnight (Crimson Lake #3) AA -Read 24/01
4. January's birthstone is the garnet
Read a book with a red, orange or yellow cover.
Wildflower Hill by Kimberley Freeman AA -Read 14/01
Read a book with red, orange or yellow writing on the cover.
Crash (Crash #1) by Nicole Williams -Read 07/01
5. New Year Resolutions
"I am going to read more books this year." Read any book of your choice
Aroma Karsa by Dee Lestari -Read 07/01
"I am going to expand my reading choices this year." Read a book from a genre you do not usually read.
The Washerwoman's Dream by Hilarie Lindsay (biography) AA -Read 8/1
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Hahaha!! Phrynne doesn't scare me! I'll stick with easy level - 5 books (2 AA)
✔ 1. The word 'First' in the Title: Honeysuckle Creek: The Story of Tom Reid, a Little Dish and Neil Armstrong's First Step by Andrew Tink AA 5★
✔ 2. A debut author: The Yellow House by Emily O'Grady AA 3.5★
✔ 3. A book by an author rated 5 in 2018: The Scholar by Dervla McTiernan (The Ruin rated 5) AA 5★
✔ 4. Yellow cover: The Rosie Result by Graeme Simsion AA 5★
✔ 5. A genre not usually read (memoir): MI5 and Me: A Coronet Among the Spooks by Charlotte Bingham 3★
0/5 2AA minimum. 1. January is the first month of the new year.
Read a book with NEW or FIRST or the number 1 in the title
Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman
2. A new book for the new year.
Read a book by a debut author
Terra Nullius by Claire G. Coleman AA
3. Why reinvent the wheel?
Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author.
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
4. January's birthstone is the garnet
Read a book with a red, orange or yellow cover.
The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly AA
5. New Year Resolutions
"I am going to read more books this year." Read any book of your choice
Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
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I'll stick with easy level - 5 books (2 AA)
1. A book with 1 in the page count: tba
2. A debut author: The Yellow House by [author:Emily O'Grady..."
Haha! I don't expect she does ;)
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Here are my picks:1. January is the first month of the new year.
Read a book with the number 1 in the page count (e.g. 251, 192)
A Dreadful Murder: and other criminally compulsive tales by Minette Walters2. A new book for the new year.
Read a book which is by an author new to you.
Obernewtyn by Isobelle Carmody3. Why reinvent the wheel?
Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author.
2018 - The single dad’s Family Recipe by Rachael Johns
Lost Without You by Rachael Johns4. January's birthstone is the garnet
Read a book with a red, orange or yellow cover.
OR
Read a book with red, orange or yellow writing on the cover.
Trouble in Nuala by Harriet Steel5. New Year Resolutions
"I am going to read more books this year." Read any book of your choice
Queen of Hearts by Rhys Bowen
Count me in - 4/5 A.A 3/2 ✅ 1. January is the first month of the new year - with the number 1 in the page count (e.g. 251, 192) - The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches by Alan Bradley 310 pages. 1/1/19 ★★★★
✅ 2. A new book for the new year - Read a book which is by an author new to you. - The Gulf by Anna Spargo-Ryan A.A 12/1/19 ★★★★
✅ 3. Why reinvent the wheel? - Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author. - Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow - Jessica Townsend A.A 8/2/19 ★★★★★
✅ 4. January's birthstone is the garnet - Read a book with a red, orange or yellow writing on the cover. The Old Balmain House by Graham WilsonA.A 82/1/19 ★★☆
✅ 5. New Year Resolutions - "I am going to expand my reading choices this year." Read a book from a genre you do not usually read. -Any Ordinary Day: What Happens After the Worst Day of Your Life? by Leigh Sales A.A (non fiction) 2/1/19 ★★★☆
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Dare Taken 😮
10/10
1. January is the first month of the new year.
Read a book with NEW or FIRST or the number 1 in the title
Read a book with the number 1 in the page count (e.g. 251, 192)
2. A new book for the new year.
Read a book by a debut author
Read a book which is by an author new to you.
3. Why reinvent the wheel?
Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author.
I read Murder on Lenox Hill so now I will read
I read Of Blood and Bone so now I will read
4. January's birthstone is the garnet
Read a book with a red, orange or yellow cover.
Read a book with red, orange or yellow writing on the cover.
5. New Year Resolutions
"I am going to read more books this year." Read any book of your choice.
"I am going to expand my reading choices this year." Read a book from a genre you do not usually read.
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I'll stick with easy level - 5 books (2 AA)"
Chicken :)
Progress: 4/51. January is the first month of the new year.
Read a book with NEW or FIRST or the number 1 in the title
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
2. A new book for the new year.
Read a book which is by an author new to you.
3. Why reinvent the wheel?
Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author.
4. January's birthstone is the garnet
Read a book with a red, orange or yellow cover.
5. New Year Resolutions
"I am going to read more books this year." Read any book of your choice
Looks like a fun one guys but unfortunately I won't signing up for this time around. My January is going to be super packed so not sure how much reading time I'll get in.Good luck to everyone!
I'm in.Super Reader - 10/10
Aussie Authors - 4/4
Read a book with NEW or FIRST or the number 1 in the title
First Bite: Sweet & Sour Mystery, Book 1 by Mac Flynn 3 stars
Read a book with the number 1 in the page count (e.g. 251, 192)
The Tattooist of Auschwitz byHeather Morris AA 5 stars
The Country Girl by Cathryn Hein AA 4 stars
3. Why reinvent the wheel?
Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author.
Read a book with a red, orange or yellow cover.
The Rise of Nine by Pittacus Lore 4 stars
5 stars"I am going to read more books this year." Read any book of your choice
Nevernight by Jay Kristoff AA 5 stars
The Power of Six by Pittacus Lore Sci Fi 4 stars
I tend to do most of my reading in January, so going all in!Super Reader - 1/10 (10% complete)
Aussie Authors - 0/4
1. January is the first month of the new year.
Read a book with NEW or FIRST or the number 1 in the title
One More Thing by Lilliana Anderson (AA)
OR
Read a book with the number 1 in the page count (e.g. 251, 192)
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire 170 pages ✓ 4★ 07.12.18
2. A new book for the new year.
Read a book by a debut author
Contest by Matthew Reilly (AA)
OR
Read a book which is by an author new to you.
The Year We Fell Down by Sarina Bowen
3. Why reinvent the wheel?
Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author.
Read Whiskey Prince by Toni Aleo
Becoming the Whiskey Princess
Whiskey Rebellion
4. January's birthstone is the garnet
Read a book with a red, orange or yellow cover.
Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak (AA)
OR
Read a book with red, orange or yellow writing on the cover.
Marked by P.C. Cast
5. New Year Resolutions
"I am going to read more books this year." Read any book of your choice
Storm Shells by G.J. Walker-Smith (AA)
OR
"I am going to expand my reading choices this year." Read a book from a genre you do not usually read.
The Girl in the Picture by Kerry Barrett Historical
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5. Any book of choice:
10/101. January is the first month of the new year.
Read a book with NEW or FIRST or the number 1 in the title
New Corpse In Town by Lucy Quinn READ 2/1/19 3*
OR
Read a book with the number 1 in the page count (e.g. 251, 192)
Bloodtree River by Sarah Barrie(AA) 421 pages READ 12/1/19 3*
2. A new book for the new year.
Read a book by a debut author
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris(AA) READ 7/1/19 5*
OR
Read a book which is by an author new to you.
A Merciful Death by Kendra Elliot READ 10/1/19 4*
3. Why reinvent the wheel?
Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author.
The Escape Room by Megan Goldin(AA) READ 6/1/19 4*
The Italian Wife by Kate Furnivall READ 15/1/19 3*
4. January's birthstone is the garnet
Read a book with a red, orange or yellow cover.
V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton READ 3/1/19 3*
OR
Read a book with red, orange or yellow writing on the cover.
The Pearl Thief by Fiona McIntosh(AA) READ 9/1/19 5*
5. New Year Resolutions
"I am going to read more books this year." Read any book of your choice
The Lost Man by Jane Harper(AA) READ 1/1/19 5*
OR
"I am going to expand my reading choices this year." Read a book from a genre you do not usually read.(Memoir)
Lion by Saroo Brierley(AA) READ 14/1/19 4*
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I'm in, going for the easy level5/5
1. January is the first month of the new year.
Read a book with NEW or FIRST or the number 1 in the title
OR
Read a book with the number 1 in the page count (e.g. 251, 192)
2. A new book for the new year.
Read a book by a debut author
OR
Read a book which is by an author new to you.
3. Why reinvent the wheel?
Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author.
4. January's birthstone is the garnet
Read a book with a red, orange or yellow cover.
OR
Read a book with red, orange or yellow writing on the cover.
5. New Year Resolutions
"I am going to read more books this year." Read any book of your choice
OR
"I am going to expand my reading choices this year." Read a book from a genre you do not usually read.
Easy level - 5 books4/5 @ 15/01/2019
1. January is the first month of the new year.
Read a book with the number 1 in the page count (e.g. 251, 192)
2. A new book for the new year.
Read a book which is by an author new to you.
3. Why reinvent the wheel?
Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author.
4. January's birthstone is the garnet
Read a book with a red, orange or yellow cover.
5. New Year Resolutions
"I am going to read more books this year." Read any book of your choice
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Brenda wrote: "Everyone is linked to here - including you Krystal :)"Thank you, Brenda! :)
I'm in please, easy level 5 books2/5
1. January is the first month of the new year.
Read a book with NEW or FIRST or the number 1 in the title
The First Day by Marc Levy
2. A new book for the new year.
Read a book by a debut author
The Pacific Room by Michael Fitzgerald AA 3★
3. Why reinvent the wheel?
Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author.
Chère Mamie by Virginie Grimaldi 5★
(I gave 5 stars to Il est grand temps de rallumer les étoiles
4. January's birthstone is the garnet
Read a book with a red, orange or yellow cover.
Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
5. New Year Resolutions
"I am going to read more books this year." Read any book of your choice
Death at Victoria Dock by Kerry Greenwood AA
January Challenge - Happy New Year 20190/5 at 01/01/2019
1. January is the first month of the new year.
Read a book with the number 1 in the page count (e.g. 251, 192):
Life or Death by Michael Robotham - 518 pp - OZ AUTHOR - FINISHED - 4* (9/10)
2. A new book for the new year.
Read a book which is by an author new to you:
Crimson Lake by Candice Fox - OZ AUTHOR - FINISHED - 5* (9.5/10)
3. Why reinvent the wheel?
Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author:
The Shrouded Path by Sarah Ward - FINISHED - 5* (9.5/10)
4. January's birthstone is the garnet
Read a book with red, orange or yellow writing on the cover:
Red Dirt by E.M. Reapy - OZ AUTHOR - FINISHED - 3* (7/10)
5. New Year Resolutions
"I am going to expand my reading choices this year." Read a book from a genre you do not usually read: ROMANCE:
Tim by Colleen McCullough - OZ AUTHOR - FINISHED - 4* (8/10)
I dont think I will able to do 5, but hey no harm in trying :)3/5
1. January is the first month of the new year.
Read a book with the number 1 in the page count (e.g. 251, 192)
The Distant Hours by Kate Morton AA 512 pages2. A new book for the new year.
Read a book which is by an author new to you.
A Charming Crime by Tonya Kappes3. Why reinvent the wheel?
Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author.
Outback Ghost by Rachael Johns AA4. January's birthstone is the garnet
All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris5. New Year Resolutions
"I am going to read more books this year." Read any book of your choice
Hooked on Ewe by Hannah Reed
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I’m in, but I’ll have to come back after Christmas for my book selections.
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I won't link you yet then Michelle :)
Just had to change one of my proposed reads - 5 star read by the same author was going to be The Lost Man by Jane Harper but just found out book is not out until February so changed to The Shrouded Path by Sarah Ward - not Oz author but still got 4 on my challenge that are!
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Brenda wrote: "That's bad luck Kim - it seems the UK's publication date is later than the Aus one :)"I can get it on Kindle but I'm not paying £6.99 for an ebook!
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Count me in! Progress: 2/5
AA's: 1/2
1. January is the first month of the new year.
Read a book with NEW or FIRST or the number 1 in the title
OR
Read a book with the number 1 in the page count Playing with Fire by Derek Landy
✓ A new book for the new year.
Read a book by a debut author
OR
Read a book which is by an author new to you The Winter Witch by Paula Brackston ★★★★★
3. Why reinvent the wheel?
Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author. Have Sword, Will Travel by Garth Nix AA
4. January's birthstone is the garnet
Read a book with a red, orange or yellow cover Thirst by Lizzie Wilcock AA
OR
Read a book with red, orange or yellow writing on the cover.
✓ New Year Resolutions
"I am going to read more books this year." Read any book of your choice Lady Helen and the Dark Days Deceit by Alison Goodman AA ★★★★★
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Another wonderful challenge as always ladies! :) I'm in! :) Just for something different, am yet to lock in my choices. Will add as I decide and/or see what is on my TBR/on my shelves to fit. :)
AR January 2019 Challenge - Happy New Year!
Duration: 01/01/19 - 31/01/19
Easy Level: 5 books - minimum TWO Aussie Authors.
Progress: 4/5
1. January is the first month of the new year.
Read a book with the number 1 in the page count (e.g. 251, 192) - Death at Victoria Dock by Kerry Greenwood AA. 192 pages.
Read a book which is by an author new to you. – Bloodtree River by Sarah Barrie
Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author.
I read Nicole Trope's Forgotten, so will now read...
Blame
Read a book with red, orange or yellow writing on the cover. - The Kill by Jane Casey.
"I am going to read more books this year." Read any book of your choice - Nightingales Under the Mistletoe by Donna Douglas.
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Now that the December challenge is almost finished, ready to tackle the easy option for January with at least 2 AA..thank you Phrynne and BrendaHAPPY NEW YEAR everyone and let's get a great start with our reading! See if you can meet the following five tasks in the month of January.
1. January is the first month of the new year.
Read a book with NEW or FIRST or the number 1 in the title
•New Boy by Tracy Chevalier
...read 3*2. A new book for the new year.
Read a book by a debut author
• The Strays by Emily Bitto...AA...
...read 3.5*3.Why reinvent the wheel?
Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author.
•The Good People by Hannah Kent...AA...
...read 4*4. January's birthstone is the garnet
Read a book with a red, orange or yellow cover.
•A Taste For It by Monica McInerney...AA...
...read 3.5*5. New Year Resolutions
"I am going to read more books this year." Read any book of your choice
•Radio Shangri-la by Lisa Napoli
...read 3*
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Hi,I wish you a happy new year too :)
January Challenge 2019 - Happy New Year
Easy Level: 3/3 (1 x AA)
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Brenda wrote: "You're linked Michelle :)"Thanks Brenda :)
AR January 2019 Challenge - Happy New Year!Duration: 01/01/19 - 31/01/19
Easy Level: 5 books - minimum TWO Aussie Authors.
Progress:5/5
✔1. January is the first month of the new year.
Read a book with NEW or FIRST or the number 1 in the title
The One Good Thing
✔2.A new book for the new year
Read a book which is by an author new to you. The Life You Want
✔3. Why reinvent the wheel?
Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author. Nine Perfect Strangers AA
✔4. January's birthstone is the garnet
Read a book with red, orange or yellow writing on the cover.Raising John
✔5. New Year Resolutions
"I am going to read more books this year." Read any book of your choice Those Other Women
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I'll just be doing easy please :)0/5
1. January is the first month of the new year
Read a book with the number 1 in the page count (e.g. 251, 192): The Craving by L.J. Smith (261 pages)
2. A new book for a new year
Read a book which is by an author new to you: A Song Only I Can Hear by Barry Jonsberg (AA)
3. Why reinvent the wheel?
Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author: The book I chose is One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus. She has a new book coming out in a few days so I will be reading Two Can Keep a Secret
4. January's birthstone is garnet
Read a book with a red, orange or yellow cover: The Book of Lies by James Moloney (AA)
5. New Year Resolutions
"I am going to read more books this year." Read any book of your choice: Becoming by Michelle Obama
Easy level for me please!1. Read a book with the number 1 in the page count (e.g. 251, 192)
The Little Book of Big Happiness 159 PAGES. (AA)2. Read a book which is by an author new to you. Soul of the Border
3. Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author. Love On The Rocks
4.Read a book with a red, orange or yellow cover. Lenny's Book of Everything
(AA)5."I am going to expand my reading choices this year." Read a book from a genre you do not usually read.At Dusk
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0/5
1. January is the first month of the new year
Read a book with the number 1 in the page count (e.g. 251, 192): Becoming by ..."
Loren would you mind putting your page count for #1 please? Thanks :)
Aussie Readers
Books mentioned in this topic
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart (other topics)Bloodtree River (other topics)
Blame (other topics)
Death at Victoria Dock (other topics)
The Kill (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Holly Ringland (other topics)Nicole Trope (other topics)
Jane Casey (other topics)
Kerry Greenwood (other topics)
Sarah Barrie (other topics)
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HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone and let's get a great start with our reading! See if you can meet the following five tasks in the month of January.
1. January is the first month of the new year.
Read a book with NEW or FIRST or the number 1 in the title
OR
Read a book with the number 1 in the page count (e.g. 251, 192)
2. A new book for the new year.
Read a book by a debut author
OR
Read a book which is by an author new to you.
3. Why reinvent the wheel?
Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author.
4. January's birthstone is the garnet
Read a book with a red, orange or yellow cover.
OR
Read a book with red, orange or yellow writing on the cover.
5. New Year Resolutions
"I am going to read more books this year." Read any book of your choice
OR
"I am going to expand my reading choices this year." Read a book from a genre you do not usually read.
Make sure at least 2 out of your five books are by Australian Authors and label them!
And if five books are not enough and you feel like being a super reader this month then answer ALL of the options plus two books for task 3. ( ten books, minimum four by Aussie authors). Phrynne dares you!!!
Remember that all books must meet our group guidelines HERE