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I am doing easyAuthor you love
A Month of Sundays by Liz Byrski - AA - 4★sGenre you love
Keep Me Posted by Lisa Beazley - Chick Lit - 4★sCover you love
Fooled Around and Spelled In Love by Michelle M. Pillow - 4★s
Mod
Level: Hard
9/9
Author you love
We all have authors whose works we love so much we would just about read their shopping lists.
**Read a book by a favourite author
Genre you love
What is your most favourite genre? Thrillers, Historical, non-fiction? Doesn’t matter if it is not romance, if you love it then read it.
**Read a book that is from your favourite genre.
Cover you love
They say not to judge a book by its cover – but some covers are sheer magic.
**Search a bookshelf and read a book where the cover says to you ‘Read Me - NOW’
Series you love
We all have a book series that we love so much that we are holding our breath to read the next one.
**Read the next book in a series you love.
Day that you love
This is your chance to read to celebrate or commemorate something that has its own day – love Christmas? World Chocolate day? Australia Day? Save the whale Day? What ever your favourite day is,
**Read a book to show your allegiance – tell us why you picked the book.
Colour you love
Purple, red, yellow, blue, brown - what is your favourite colour?
**Read a book with a cover that consists of that colour – I love blue so watch out for a blue cover from me.
Animal you love
Pick your favourite animal - Dogs, cats and birds are easy – but pandas, snakes and hippopotamus are less easy to find.
**Read a book that has your favourite animal on the cover.
Food you love
What do you fancy to eat? Cakes, curry, sushi, chocolate?
**Read a book that has your favourite food on the cover.
Scenery you love
Where is your happy place to recharge? Do you love being in the mountains, in the heart of a city, at the beach, or out at sea?
**Read a book that has a scene you love on the cover
Historical Era you love
Would you like to be a cave man, a Russian Queen or a Pioneer? Perhaps you love the present?
**Read a book set in a time you would like to live.
Holiday you love
Spin the globe and let your fingers do the travelling - Switzerland, Africa or Outer Mongolia!
You can travel anywhere in the world:
**Read a book that is set in that country
Work you love
We all have to work to support our book habit - Tinker, Tailor, Candlestick Maker - the possibilities are endless
**Read a book where the MC does a job that either you do, or you want to do.
I'm down for 3!Colour you love- blue (AA) -
Author you love-Rick Riordan -
Series you love- Witchlands series -
Mod
Level: Medium
6/6
Author you love
**Read a book by a favourite author
Genre you love
**Read a book that is from your favourite genre. Thriller
Cover you love
**Search a bookshelf and read a book where the cover says to you ‘Read Me - NOW’
Series you love
**Read the next book in a series you love.
Colour you love
**Read a book with a cover that consists of that colour. Blue
Scenery you love
**Read a book that has a scene you love on the cover
Great challenge Sally - love the choice of categories 💕I'm going to try for medium (6 books, 2AA)
✔ 1. An Author you love: The Midnight Mayor by Kate Griffin 5★
✔ 2. Genre you love: Gone by Midnight by Candice Fox AA 5★
✔ 3. Colour you love: Dark Past by Catherine Lee AA 3.5★
✔ 4. Series you love: Changes by Jim Butcher 5★
✔ 5. Historical Era you love: Where the Dead Lie by C.S. Harris 5★
✔ 6. Cover you love: The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton AA 4★
Count me in for Easy - 3/3 1/1 AAAuthor I love
✅ Dark in Death by J.D. Robb 24/2/19 ★★★★
✅ Series I love
The Colours of all the Cattle by Alexander McCall Smith 17/2/19 ★★★★
✅ Cover I love - AA
The Shop at Hoopers Bend by Emily Rodda 16/2/19 ★★★★
I'm not sure I can actually manage the medium level, but I got carried away choosing books!Completed 4/6
Author you love
Read a book by your favourite author
I don't have a favourite author but I've just read and enjoyed one of Aussie author, Michael Robotham's so think I'll go with another one of his - either The Secrets She Keeps or Bleed for Me
Genre you love
Read a book that is from your favourite genre.
Hard to choose - perhaps historical fiction
Series you love
Read the next book in a series you love.
Day that you love
Read a book to show your allegiance to your favourite day – I'm going with Australia Day, so I'll read Aussie author,
Scenery you love
Read a book that has a scene you love on the cover - I love the view from a ship!
Work you love
Read a book where the MC does a job that you want to do.
A librarian always seems like a wonderful job!
The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler
Brenda wrote: "February – Love is in the AirRead a book that has your favourite animal on the cover.
The Department of Sensitive Crimes by Alexander McCall Smith dog
..."
Goodness - Alexander McCall Smith is so busy! Another new series!!
Mod
Add me please for Easy 0/3Cover I love
Pieces of Happiness: A Novel of Friendship, Hope and Chocolate by Anne Østby
Colour I love (red)
Holiday in Cambodia by Laura Jean McKay AA
Holiday I love (Canada)
February by Lisa Moore
I'll try for 9/9
Author You Love
Genre You Love
Cover You Love
Day That You Love
Colour You Love
Food You Love
Scenery You Love
Historical Era You Love
Holiday You Love
Medium6/6
Author you love - Jojo Moyes
✔Night Music
Genre you love - thriller
✔The Nowhere Child AA
Cover you love
✔On Mystic Lake
✔Colour you love - blue
Black Butterflies
Scenery you love - beach
✔Summers With JulietteAA
Holiday you love - Alaska
✔The Great Alone
This is my first challenge I have signed up for. Wish me luck. I will start with Easy...but I might actually nominate 4 books, because I couldn't choose which 3 :-PAuthor You Love: I adore Melina Marchetta (Plus she is an Aussie Author). I haven't read Looking for Alibrandi so I will give that a go.
Food You Love. Well that is a no-brainer. Chocolat by Joanne Harris. This has sat unread in my bookcase for a number of years.
Series You Love. I am currently re-reading the Lady Julia Grey series, so by Feb I should be up to book 2 Silent in the Sanctuary by Deanna Raybourn
Colour You Love . Black. At long last I get to read Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo which I got as a gift with a stunning hardback black cover. Nice to read at last.
Medium Level - 6 books - 2 Aussie Authors6/6
Author You Love :
Genre You Love (Thriller) :
Series You Love :
Colour You Love (Blue) :
Holiday You Love (Caribbean) :
Work You Love (Detective) :
I think I may be getting addicted to challenges! And this one will help me finish off my Summer Challenge and cross a few off my Annual Challenge. It's the first time I am attempting Medium, so cross your fingers for me and wish me luck. :)6/6
Author you love:
Genre you love:
Cover you love:
Series you love:
Colour you love:
Scenery you love:
Easy level: 3 books (at least 1 Aussie author)0/3
Author you love
We all have authors whose works we love so much we would just about read their shopping lists.
Read a book by your favourite author
Gone by Midnight by Candice Fox AAGenre you love
What is your most favourite genre? Thrillers, Historical, non-fiction? Doesn’t matter if it is not romance, if you love it then read it.
Read a book that is from your favourite genre. - Romantic Suspense
Holiday in Death by J.D. RobbSeries you love
We all have a book series that we love so much that we are holding our breath to read the next one.
Read the next book in a series you love.
Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb
Easy Level - 3 books - (1 Aussie Author)Author you love:
Cassandra Clare and the book Queen of Air and Darkness
Series you love (and Aussie Author):
Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Genre you love (paranormal romance/fantasy):
The Trouble with Twelfth Graveby Darynda Jones
Mod
Cherie (Myst) wrote: "Easy Level - 3 books - (1 Aussie Author)Author you love:
Cassandra Clare and the book Queen of Air and Darkness
Series you love (and Aussie Author):
[book:Wu..."
YEAH!!! Thanks for signing up with me. You are the best! XXX
i'm in.Hard Level - 12/12
Aussie Authors 4/4
Cursed by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars
Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas 5 stars
Demon's Dance by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars
The Fall of Five by Pittacus Lore 4 stars
National Farmer's Day October 12 (USA)
Her Texan Man: The Maverick/Iron Cowboy/Boss Man by Diana Palmer These 3 books are all stories about people who live on Texan cattle ranches. 4 stars
True Colors by Diana Palmer 4 stars
Renegade by Diana Palmer 4 stars
Chocolate Mousse Attack by Sally Berneathy 3.5 stars
Return To Rosalee Station by Mandy Magro AA 4.5 stars
Vengeance Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars
The Texas Ranger by Diana Palmer 4 stars
The Wrong Callahan by Karly Lane AA 4 Stars
Easy level 3/3 Genre you love: I love mysteries and romance equally. I can never choose between the two. (And love it even more when a book has a bit of both!) This time, I'll read a mystery:
The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan AA Read 15th February 4 out of 5
Series I love
I've just scored the new Ruth Galloway book (number 11) from netgalley. Can't wait! I really love this series.
The Stone Circle by Elly Griffiths Read 3rd Feb 5 out of 5
Work you love
Working in a bookshop! Sounds fab!
The Book Ninja by Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus AA
Read 8th February 2 out of 5
I'm doing the easy level - 3 books.1. Genre I love - Biography
by Michelle Obama2. Series I love - Kenzie & Gennaro (next in the series, I'm reading them slowly)
by Dennis Lehane3. Holiday I love - Ireland (never been, want to go)
by Dervla McTiernan - AA
I'm happy to join this challenge, as it gives me wide scope to choose books that are on my owned TBR list. Please count me in Sally at the EASY level. One title springs to mind immediately. Other titles and covers to follow.AR February 2019 Challenge - Love is in the Air
Level: EASY, 3 books, including 1 AA
Duration: 01/02/19 - 29/02/19
Progress: 0/3
Author You Love: I loved Favel Parrett's writing skills in "Past the Shallows".
When the Night Comes by Favel Parrett (AA)Genre You Love: Crime
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
I am in! I hope that three will not be two ambitious. They are all largish and double up with my A-Z challenge :)Author you love
We all have authors whose works we love so much we would just about read their shopping lists.
Has Tim Winton published a shopping list? I would be totally up for that....
by Tim WintonAAAnimal you love; I loved this book almost as much as the animal.
by Peter Godfrey-SmithAAScenery you love: this one has a Island Beach; double whammy!
by Peggy FrewAADone!
Colour you love: I am very into blue at the moment, so this is perfect
by Charlaine HarrisCover that you love;
Well, I am not sure that I LOVE love it, but a muscled man with no shirt on... hmm there is definitely plenty to appreciate there.
I will go for Easy as I will be travelling for most of FebruaryAuthor you love
Her Outback Cowboy by Annie Seaton(AA) READ 3/2/19 4*Genre you love (Romantic Suspense)
A Merciful Truth by Kendra Elliot READ 4/2/19 4*Series you love
Bridge to Burn by Rachel Amphlett(AA) READ 3/2/19 3*
Sorry guys - was AWOL yesterday - but everyone added up to here. Some wonderful books listed and welcome to your first challenge Mad Hatter :)
Can you please add me into this one. As usual, I have no idea what I will be choosing to read b4 I actually get started on the challenge.
February 2019 Challenge - Love is in the AirLevel: Easy
Progress: 3/3 (1 AA)
Author you love
Read a book by your favourite author
Away with the Fairies by Kerry Greenwood (AA). Read: 15 Feb 2019, Rated: 4 starsGenre you love
Read a book that is from your favourite genre.
Gypsy Moon by Kristy Cunning. Read: 20 Feb 2019, Rated: 4 starsCover you love
Search a bookshelf and read a book where the cover says to you ‘Read Me - NOW’
Nightchaser by Amanda Bouchet. Read: 12 Feb 2019, Rated: 4 stars
February - Love is in the AirEasy Level 3/3
Author you love
We all have authors whose works we love so much we would just about read their shopping lists.
Read a book by your favourite author
Colour you love - Pink
Purple, red, yellow, blue, brown - what is your favourite colour?
Read a book with a cover that consists of that colour – I love blue so watch out for a blue cover from me.
Animal you love - Dogs
Pick your favourite animal - Dogs, cats and birds are easy – but pandas, snakes and hippopotamus are less easy to find.
**Read a book that has your favourite animal on the cover.
I'm going for the medium level this month. 0/6
Author you love
We all have authors whose works we love so much we would just about read their shopping lists.
Read a book by your favourite author. The Convent by Maureen McCarthy AA
Animal you love
Pick your favourite animal and read a book that has it on the cover.
Dogs, cats and birds are easy – but pandas, snakes and hippopotamus are less easy to find. The Secret World Of Wombats by Jackie French AA
Food you love
What do you fancy to eat? Cakes, curry, sushi, chocolate?
Read a book that has your favourite food on the cover. Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky
Scenery you love
Where is your happy place to recharge? Do you love being in the mountains, in the heart of a city, at the beach, or out at sea?
Read a book that has a scene you love on the cover. The Little Italian Bakery by Valentina Cebeni
Holiday you love
Spin the globe and let your fingers do the travelling - Switzerland, Africa or Outer Mongolia!
You can travel anywhere in the world - read a book that is set in that country. Van Diemen's Land: An Aboriginal History by Murray Johnson AA and Ian McFarlane AA
Work you love
We all have to work to support our book habit - Tinker, Tailor, Candlestick Maker - the possibilities are endless
Read a book where the MC does a job that either you do, or you want to do. The Book Ninja by Ali Berg AA
Can you please add me Brenda? Thanks
Sandie James
Aussie Readers ~ February 2019 Challenge : Love is in the air
Level: Easy: 3 books ~ 1 Aussie Author
Author you love: Anna Campbell ~ The Laird’s Christmas Kiss
Genre you love: Historical: Christi Caldwall ~The Hellion
Historical Era: Regence: Georgette Brown ~ Surrendering to the Rake
Aussie Readers ~ February 2019 Challenge : Love is in the air
Level: Easy: 3 books ~ 1 Aussie Author
Author you love: Anna Campbell ~ The Laird’s Christmas Kiss
Genre you love: Historical: Christi Caldwall ~The Hellion
Historical Era: Regence: Georgette Brown ~ Surrendering to the Rake
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Love is in the air...joining in with easy level and one AA..Author you love...
not an easy choice but one of my favourites is Anne Tyler..Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler ...
...read 3.5*Genre you love...
Always enjoy a good thriller/mystery/crime so choosing Barry Maitalnd...AA....Crucifixion Creek by Barry Maitland...
....read 4*Holiday you love...Italy
Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman
....read 3.5*
Sally906 wrote: "Have added you Trish"Thank you Sally.
Love is in the air, in the whisper of the tree
Love is in the air, in the thunder of the sea
And I don't know if I'm just dreaming
Don't know if I feel safe
But it's something that I must believe in
And it's there when you call out my name
February - Books in our lives that are calling out our names.
Pick a task and read it with love.
Easy level: 3 books - 1 Aussie Author
♥ 3/3
1. Author you love
We all have authors whose works we love so much we would just about read their shopping lists.
Read a book by your Favourite Author
*
Sharon J. Bolton!*
2. Cover you love
They say not to judge a book by its cover – but some covers are sheer magic.
Search a bookshelf and read a book where the cover says to you
*‘Read Me - NOW’!*
1. Colour you Love
What is Your Favourite Colour?
Read a book with Your Favorite Colour on the Cover
*PURPLE!*
Brilliant challenge, Sally! Very Creative! xx
Li'l Owl wrote: "Love is in the air, in the whisper of the treeLove is in the air, in the thunder of the sea
And I don't know if I'm just dreaming
Don't know if I feel safe
But it's something that I must believe i..."
Got you on the list :)
Okay I have my six books, and I am looking forward to starting on them !!Love the Author: Stephen King and I am so looking forward to reading Part III of the Hodges trilogy: End of Watch
Love the Genre: Thrillers, and very happy to be reading the start of a new series by Aussie Author Steve P Vincent: The Omega Strain
Love the Cover: I was trawling through amazon (the website, not the jungle) and when I saw this book cover (and the low price) I had clicked on "One Click Buy" before the rest of my brain caught up. So hopefully the book is as good as the cover!!
Aussie Author: Jeff Apter - High Voltage: The Life of Angus Young, AC/DC's Last Man Standing
Love the Series: Star Wars, but in particular the tales of Admiral Thrawn. Never in a movie, but an obscure character who I really like. Timothy Zahn : Alliances
Love the Colour / Food: Who does like gold? and who doesn't like "Old Gold" Chocolate? Well I know who does... me!
Jay Stringer: Old Gold
Love to go on Holiday here... Paris, France, the food, the wine, the art...
Phil Philips - Mona Lisa's Secret
Easy Level for me, with 2 AAsGenre you love
Paranormal Fantasy
Fireborn / Keri Arthur AASeries you love
Harry Bosch
Two Kinds of Truth/ Michael Connelly Colour you love
Purple
Morgan's Law / Karly Lane AA
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Easy level: 3 books (at least 1 Aussie author)
Medium level: 6 books (at least 2 Aussie authors)
Hard level: 9 books (at least 3 Aussie authors)
Love is in the air, in the whisper of the tree
Love is in the air, in the thunder of the sea
And I don't know if I'm just dreaming
Don't know if I feel safe
But it's something that I must believe in
And it's there when you call out my name
This February we are listening to the books in our lives that are calling out our names. Pick a task and read it with love.
Author you love
We all have authors whose works we love so much we would just about read their shopping lists.
Read a book by your favourite author
Genre you love
What is your most favourite genre? Thrillers, Historical, non-fiction? Doesn’t matter if it is not romance, if you love it then read it.
Read a book that is from your favourite genre.
Cover you love
They say not to judge a book by its cover – but some covers are sheer magic.
Search a bookshelf and read a book where the cover says to you ‘Read Me - NOW’
Series you love
We all have a book series that we love so much that we are holding our breath to read the next one.
Read the next book in a series you love.
Day that you love
This is your chance to read to celebrate or commemorate something that has its own day – love Christmas? World Chocolate day? Australia Day? Save the whale Day? Whatever your favourite day is, read a book to show your allegiance – tell us why you picked the book.
Colour you love
Purple, red, yellow, blue, brown - what is your favourite colour?
Read a book with a cover that consists of that colour – I love blue so watch out for a blue cover from me.
Animal you love
Pick your favourite animal and read a book that has it on the cover.
Dogs, cats and birds are easy – but pandas, snakes and hippopotamus are less easy to find.
Food you love
What do you fancy to eat? Cakes, curry, sushi, chocolate?
Read a book that has your favourite food on the cover.
Scenery you love
Where is your happy place to recharge? Do you love being in the mountains, in the heart of a city, at the beach, or out at sea?
Read a book that has a scene you love on the cover
Historical Era you love
Would you like to be a cave man, a Russian Queen or a Pioneer? Perhaps you love the present?
Pick a book set in a time you would like to live.
Holiday you love
Spin the globe and let your fingers do the travelling - Switzerland, Africa or Outer Mongolia!
You can travel anywhere in the world - read a book that is set in that country
Work you love
We all have to work to support our book habit - Tinker, Tailor, Candlestick Maker - the possibilities are endless
Read a book where the MC does a job that either you do, or you want to do.
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