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**Winter Challenge - 1/6/20 - 31/8/20**



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

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level:
0/?

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


✅Alex
Alexandra
✅Amanda
✅Brenda
✅Carolyn
✅Cherie
Diana
✅Gin
✅Heather
✅Jackmeister
✅Jane
Janelle
✅Janine
✅Jennifer
✅Kahlia
✅Kali
Kathryn
✅Kerri_M
✅Kim
✅Krystal
Kylie D
✅Kylie H
Kylie (kyliemaree)
Lainey
✅Li'l Owl
✅Mari
Michelle_Mck
Niamh
✅Nicola
Odette
✅PattyMacDotComma
✅Phrynne
Pip
Renee V
Sally906
✅Sarah
✅Sarah PART 2
✅Steve
✅#Teresa
✅TheMadHatter
Tien
✅Tina
✅Trevor
✅Trish
Valerie
Vanessa
✅Zoey

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level: Hard
12/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
A Spell for Trouble by Esme Addison 4★s 5/6/20

b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Out of the Silence: After the Crash by Eduardo Strauch Urioste 4★s 6/6/20

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
The Satapur Moonstone by Sujata Massey 4★s 15/6/20

b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Bottlebrush Creek by Maya Linnell 5★s 4/6/20 AA

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Fair Warning by Michael Connelly 5★s 3/6/20

b. Read the third book on your TBR
One Lost Soul by J.M. Dalgliesh 5★s 7/6/20

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
The Life She Finds by Maggie Christensen 5★s 5/6/20 AA

b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The Secret Life of Shirley Sullivan by Lisa Ireland 4.5★s 2/6/20 AA 28th April

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Deadly Investment by Jill Paterson 4★s 25/6/20 AA

b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
Beware the Past by Joy Ellis 5★s 17/6/20 Li'l Owl

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
The Teatime Mystery by Faith Martin 4★s 3/8/20

b. Read a book which is set in winter.
A Million Little Lies by Bette Lee Crosby 4★s 9/6/20

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level: Hard
12/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
City of Lies by Victoria Thompson 4 stars 9/6/20

b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
The Safe Place by Anna Downes AA 4 stars 20/6/20

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
When She Was Good by Michael Robotham AA 5 stars 17/6/20

b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Fox Hunt by James Phelan AA 4 stars 22/8/20

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Competence by Gail Carriger 5 stars 8/6/20

b. Read the third book on your TBR
The Choir by Joanna Trollope 4 stars 23/6/20

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Reticence by Gail Carriger 5 stars 2/8/20

b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The Guards by Ken Bruen 4 stars 20/8/20

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones 4 stars 9/8/20

b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn (Patty) 4 stars 14/7/20

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Hide and Seek by M.J. Arlidge 4 stars 4/7/20

b. Read a book which is set in winter.
The Frost Fair by Edward Marston 3 stars 15/7/20

Oooh! I do love a series challenge :)

12/ 12 books (3 AA)

✔ 1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
An Ace and A Pair by Blake Banner 4★

✔ 1b. Read a book by an author you have never read
Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout 5★

✔ 2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Turning Angel by Greg Iles 4★

✔ 2b. Read a book which has a two word title
The Split by Sharon J. Bolton 5★

✔ 3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones 4★

✔ 3b. Read the third book on your TBR
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune 5★

✔ 4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Flesh House by Stuart MacBride 5★

✔ 4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year) April 2020
The Octopus and I by Erin Hortle AA 4★

✔ 5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Dark Edges by Catherine Lee AA 4★

✔ 5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.(Brenda)
Prey by L.A. Larkin AA 4★

✔ 6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
The Deepest Grave by Harry Bingham 5★

✔ 6b. Read a book which is set in winter.
The Snowdonia Killings by Simon McCleave 4★

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level: Hard
12/12

1a. 1st in series: The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon ★★★★ (13/7)
1b. New to you author: Unconquerable Sun by Kate Elliott ★★★ (1/7)

2a. 2nd in series: Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi ★★ (16/8)
2b. 2 word title: Ghost Bird by Lisa Fuller AA ★★★★ (15/7)

3a. 3rd in series: Darkdawn by Jay Kristoff AA ★★ (17/6)
3b. 3rd book on your TBR: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr ★★ (23/8)

4a. 4th in series: In the Labyrinth of Drakes by Marie Brennan ★★★★ (21/6)
4b. Published in April: My Dear Hamilton: A Novel of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton by Stephanie Dray & Laura Kamoie ★★★★★ (6/8)

5a. 5th in series: Goldenhand by Garth Nix AA ★★★ (2/8)
5b. 5 stars from a friend: The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune ★★★★★ (14/6)

6a. 6th in series: Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett ★★★ (4/7)
6b. Set during winter: Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik ★★★ (15/7)

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level: Hard
11/12 (3/3 AA)

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series. The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events #1) by Lemony Snicket -Read 04/06
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before. When We Were Vikings by Andrew David MacDonald -Read 03/06

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series. Thunderhead (Arc of a Scythe #2) by Neal Shusterman -Read 08/06
b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!) The Hunted by Gabriel Bergmoser AA -Read 14/06

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series. Cleave (Jacob's Ladder #3) by Elizabeth Bear -Read 17/06
b. Read the third book on your TBR The Persimmon Tree (The Persimmon Tree #1) by Bryce Courtenay AA -Read 11/06

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series. The Visitor (Jack Reacher #4) by Lee Child -Read 19/06
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year) Lilac Girls (Lilac Girls #1) by Martha Hall Kelly -Read 11/06

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series. Timeless (Parasol Protectorate #5) by Gail Carriger
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars. My Korean Deli: Risking It All for a Convenience Store by Ben Ryder Howe -Read 08/06

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series. The Smell of the Night (Commissario Montalbano #6) by Andrea Camilleri -Read 19/06
b. Read a book which is set in winter. Sticks and Stones by Katherine Firkin AA -Read 02/06

I'm in. Titles to come soon :)

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level:Hard
10/12 (min 3AA's)

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Miss Spelled by Morgana Best AA 4 stars

b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Sit for a Spell by Morgana Best AA 4 stars

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Queen of Storms by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars

b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Dizzy Spells by Morgana Best AA 4 stars

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Battle Born by Amie Kaufman AA 5 stars

b. Read the third book on your TBR
Rise of a Merchant Prince by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Demon's Dance by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Shadow Hunter by B.R. Kingsolver 4 stars

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Shadow Flight by Christine Feehan 5 stars

b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
An Awful Cat-titude by Addison Moore 4 stars

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Deadly Vows by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Ice Cold Heart by P.J. Tracy 5 stars

I'd love to join, please, Brenda! Not 100% sure yet on the series books - I'll need to do some research.

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level: Hard
Progress: 11/12 AA: 4/4

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series: Nine Elms by Robert Bryndza (Kate Marshall #1) (30/6) 3.5*
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before: There Was Still Love by Favel Parrett AA (8/8) 5*

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series: Watching from the Dark (DCI Jonah Sheens #2) by Gytha Lodge (19/7) 4.5*
b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!): The Gown by Jennifer Robson (5/6) 4.5*

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series: The House at Sea's End by Elly Griffiths (Ruth Galloway #3) (22/7) 4*
b. Read the third book on your TBR: The Lost Man by Jane Harper AA (6/6) 5*

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series: The Calling of the Grave by Simon Beckett (David Hunter #4) (3/7) 4.5*
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year): The Midnight Watch: A Novel of the Titanic and the Californian by David Dyer AA (11/6) 4.5* (published 5 April 2016)

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series: Booked For Murder by Val McDermid (Lindsay Gordon #5) (16/6) 4*
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars: Crossings by Alex Landragin AA (20/6) 5*

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series: Dark Blood by Stuart MacBride (Logan McRae #6) (7/7) 4.5*
b. Read a book which is set in winter: Deadman's Track by Sarah Barrie AA (7/6) 4*

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level: EASY
6/6
COMPLETE!

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Ghost Bird by Lisa Fuller (AA) Review Here

2b. Read a book which has a two word title
Aurora Burning by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff (AA) Review Here

3b. Read the third book on your TBR
The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty Review Here

4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin Review Here

5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
Bitten by Kelley Armstrong Review Here

6b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Darkside by Belinda Bauer Review Here

Is there a quick/cheats way oF finding titles published in April?

OK - I got derailed during autumn and have only just read the first of my autumn challenge books, maybe I'll do better in winter! Love this challenge, mods!! My added challenge is to try and work my way through more of the library books I borrowed before the libraries closed and which I've ignored in favour of the ebooks that pop up on my screen!!

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level: Hard
Completed 4/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Vodka Doesn't Freeze by Leah Giarratano (AA) - 3★
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
The Accidental Tour Guide by Mary Moody - 3.5★

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
The Abduction by John Grisham or Ambulance Girls Under Fire by Deborah Burrows (AA)
b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Khaki Town by Judy Nunn - 4★

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
The Good Turn by Dervla McTiernan (AA)
b. Read the third book on your TBR
The Library of Lost and Found by Phaedra Patrick

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Warleggan: A Novel of Cornwall, 1792-1793 by Winston Graham
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Bellewether by Susanna Kearsley

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
The Comfort of Saturdays by Alexander McCall Smith
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer (AA) - 7 of my GR friends have given this 5★ and I agree - 5★ from me too!

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Say You're Sorry by Michael Robotham (AA)
b. Read a book which is set in winter.
TBA - An Irish Country Cottage by Patrick Taylor starts in winter, or The Ninth Hour by Alice McDermott also starts in winter.

Alex wrote: "Is there a quick/cheats way oF finding titles published in April?"

Go to your "my books" Alex, then change the bottom to "date pub" then you will find it reasonably easily :)

Alex wrote: "Is there a quick/cheats way oF finding titles published in April?"

You can sort your shelved books by published date ... it's slightly quicker but still takes a bit of work haha

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level: Hard
12/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series. Flashpoint by Felicity Young AA ★★★★★
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before. The Iron Trial by Holly Black ★★★★☆

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series. The Dagger of Adendigaeth by Melissa McPhail ★★★★☆
b. Read a book which has a two word title The Globe by Terry Pratchett ★★★★☆

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series. Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells ★★★★☆
b. Read the third book on your TBR Fade Away by Harlan Coben ★★★★☆

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series. The Second Empire by Paul Kearney ★★★★☆
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year) Will to Live by Rachel Amphlett AA ★★★★★

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series. Echo Burning by Lee Child ★★★★☆
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars. Atomic Accidents: A History of Nuclear Meltdowns and Disasters: From the Ozark Mountains to Fukushima by James Mahaffey (Branden) ★★★★★

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series. Descent of Angels by Mitchel Scanlon ★★★★☆
b. Read a book which is set in winter. The Deceptions by Suzanne Leal AA ★★★★☆

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level: Easy
6/6

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Treason by Meredith Whitford AA 4.5★

2b. Read a book which has a two word title
Gathering Dark by Candice Fox AA 4★

3b. Read the third book on your TBR
Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare 3★

4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The One You Love by Paul Pilkington 2★

5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
Two Little Girls In Blue by Mary Higgins Clark 4★

6b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Northern Lights by Nora Roberts 4.5★

Brenda wrote: "Alex wrote: "Is there a quick/cheats way oF finding titles published in April?"

Go to your "my books" Alex, then change the bottom to "date pub" then you will find it reasonably easily :)"

You learn something new every day. Thanks.

Krystal wrote: "Alex wrote: "Is there a quick/cheats way oF finding titles published in April?"

You can sort your shelved books by published date ... it's slightly quicker but still takes a bit of work haha"

Got it!!!

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level: Easy
6/6

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Peace by Garry Disher 5★AA

2b. Read a book with a two word title.
Just Desserts by Sue Welfare 4★

3b. Read the third book on your TBR
Phantom by Jo Nesbø 4★

4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
He Said/She Said by Erin Kelly 3★

5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
The Scholar by Dervla McTiernan 4★AA

6b. Read a book which is set in winter.
The Absent One by Jussi Adler-Olsen 4★

Kylie H wrote: " Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level: Easy
0/?

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
He Said/She Said by Erin Kelly

2a. Read ..."

Kylie, it has to be "A" OR "B" for the Easy challenge :) Not a mixture of both.

Brenda wrote: "Kylie H wrote: " Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level: Easy
0/?

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
He Said/She Said by [author:Erin Kelly|1308..."

Oops!!! Will rethink and adjust!

No problems Kylie :)

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level: Hard (3 AAs)
12/12 Finished 18th July

1a. 1st in a series : Arson at the Art Gallery by Grace York AA 4*
b. An author I have never read before : Believe Me: A Memoir of Love, Death, and Jazz Chickens by Eddie Izzard 3*

2a. 2nd in a series : The Scholar by Dervla McTiernan AA 5*
b. Two word title : Old Bones by Douglas Preston 4*

3a. 3rd in a series : The Good Turn by Dervla McTiernan AA 5*
b. The third book on my (EBook) TBR : Hold Tight by Harlan Coben 4*

4a. 4th in a series : Without a Trace by Nora Roberts 3*
b. A book which was published in April : The Long Shadow by Anne Buist AA 4*

5a. 5th in a series : Dark Edges by Catherine Lee AA 4*
b. A book which a Goodreads friend (Alda) gave five stars : The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon 4*

6a. 6th in a series : The Damage Done by James Oswald 4*
b. A book which is set in winter : Festive in Death by J.D. Robb 4*

Brenda wrote: "No problems Kylie :)"

I think I am sorted now! Quite an eclectic mix ☺

Good job Kylie :)

Welcome! Everyone is linked to here :)

Jane wrote: "Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level: Hard (3 AAs)
0/12
"

You have some REALLY nice books there Jane!!!

Winter Challenge
Duration 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level : Easy (2 AAs)
0/6

An author you have never read before
Outback Elvis: The story of a festival, its fans a town called Parkesby John ConnellAA
Two word title
Flight Behaviour by Barbara Kingsolver
Third book on TBR
The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair
A book published in April
Style Notes by Maggie Alderson AA
A book which is set in winter
Christmas Days: 12 Stories and 12 Feasts for 12 Days by Jeanette Winterson
a book that a Goodreads friend gave 5 stars
The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel 5 stars from Andrea

Brenda wrote: "Welcome! Everyone is linked to here :)"

Thanks Brenda! Another challenging collection of prompts for the season.

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level:
4/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Fool's Goldby Fleur McDonald AA
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum ✅ READ July 25th

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Suddenly One Summer by Fleur McDonald AA ✅7th June 2020

b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Whitsunday Dawn by Annie Seaton AA

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Where the River Runs by Fleur McDonald AA
b. Read the third book on your TBR
The Jetsetters by Amanda Eyre Ward ✅11th June 2020

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Without a Doubt by Fleur McDonald AA
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Island Affair by Priscilla Oliveras ✅Read 5th June 2020

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Starting From Now by Fleur McDonald AA
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
The Paris Secret by Natasha Lester AA

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Red Dirt Country by Fleur McDonald AA
b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Christmas at Tiffany's by Karen Swan

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level: easy but might try the other half!
0/6 to start

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

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series. Brilliance of the Moon AA
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. Grass for His Pillow AA
b. Read the third book on your TBR

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series. The Harsh Cry of the Heron AA
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series. Heaven's Net Is Wide AA
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series. Son Excellence Eugène Rougon
b. Read a book which is set in winter.

I have posted my choices, looking forward to getting stuck in!

I'm in for easy, of course. :)

Winter Challenge

Duration 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level : Easy (3 books by AA) - - - 6/6

1st in a series:
The Finders by Jeffrey B. Burton READ 3★

2nd in a series:
Silver by AA Chris Hammer READ 4★

3rd in a series:
Morality for Beautiful Girls by Alexander McCall Smith READ 4★

4th in a series:
Revelation by C.J. Sansom READ 5★

5th in a series:
Gentlemen Formerly Dressed by AA Sulari Gentill READ 5★

6th in a series:
A Murder Unmentioned by AA Sulari Gentill READ 5★

Diana wrote: "Winter Challenge
Duration 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level : Easy (2 AAs)
0/6

An author you have never read before
Nothing New, A History of Second-Hand by Robyn Annear A..."

Are you doing all "B"s Diana? You probably aren't finished either, but there's only 5 there ;)

Steve wrote: "I have posted my choices, looking forward to getting stuck in!"

Thanks Steve :)

Welcome all, you're linked to here :)

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "I'm in for easy, of course. :)

Winter Challenge
Duration 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level : Easy (2 AAs)
0/6

1st in a series:
The Finders by Jeffrey B. Burton

2nd in a ser..."

Sorry Patty - "A" OR "B", not a combination of both. Can you change #6 please? Thanks :)

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level: Hard
12/12
9/9 AA

Series
1a. 1st in a series: Whispers At Wongan Creek Juanita Kees AA Read 30/6/20 3*
2a. 2nd in a series: Witch Chocolate Fudge H.Y. Hanna AA Read 1/7/20 4*
3a. 3rd in a series: Witch Summer Night's Cream H.Y. Hanna AA Read 24/7/20 5*
4a. 4th in a series: Blood, Sweets and Tears H.Y. Hanna AA Read 27/7/20 5*
5a. 5th in a series: Bonbons and Broomsticks H.Y. Hanna AA Read 29/7/20 5*
6a. 6th in a series: Double, Double, Toil and Truffle H.Y. Hanna AA Read 31/7/20 5*



Stand alone
1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before: Laurinda Alice Pung AA Read 12/6/20 4*
2b. Read a book which has a two word title: Charlotte Pass Lee Christine AA Read 28/6/20 5*
3b. Read the third book on your TBR: The Huntress Kate Quinn Read 27/8/20 5*
4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year) The Secret Life of Shirley Sullivan Lisa Ireland AA Read 16/7/20 3*
5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars: Red, White & Royal Blue Casey McQuiston Read 3/8/20 4*
6b. Read a book which is set in winter: One Day in December Josie Silver Read 16/8/20 5*

Welcome Teresa, you're linked :) Don't forget to add your "AA" (I think you have 9 there!)

Brenda wrote: "Welcome Teresa, you're linked :) Don't forget to add your "AA" (I think you have 9 there!)"
Will do :)

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level: Hard
12/12 COMPLETED

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke 13/08/2020 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Catching Teller Crow by Ambelin Kwaymullina AA 07/06/2020 5+* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Into the Night by Sarah Bailey AA 18/06/2020 3.5*
2b. Read a book which has a two word title.
The Spill by Imbi Neeme AA 12/06/2020 5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Lady Helen and the Dark Days Deceit by Alison Goodman AA 28/06/2020 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
3b. Read the third book on your TBR.
Stone Girl by Eleni Hale AA 09/06/2020 5+* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson 09/07/2020 3.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4b. Read a book which was published in April (2019).
The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins 07/07/2020 5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Big Sky by Kate Atkinson 07/08/2020 4.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
Too Much Lip by Melissa Lucashenko AA 13/07/2020 4.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie 19/08/2020 4*
6b. Read a book which is set in winter.
When Will There Be Good News? by Kate Atkinson 11/06/2020 5*

Welcome Kali, you're linked :)

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level: Difficult
0/?

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel

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

Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World by Tyson Yunkaporta AA

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

A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny

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

Pretty Things by Janelle Brown

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

The Right Attitude to Rain by Alexander McCall Smith

b. Read the third book on your TBR

The Bass Rock by Evie Wyld AA

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

The Empty Beach by Peter Corris AA

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

The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks

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

A Man's Head by Georges Simenon

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

The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel

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

Web of Deceit by Katherine Howell AA

b. Read a book which is set in winter.

No Small Shame by Christine Bell AA

Series



Stand Alone

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level: Easy
4/6

1b. Book by author new to me: From Cape Town with Love by Blair Underwood 6/8 4★

2b. Book with two word title: Codename Villanelle by Luke Jennings 3/6 4★

3b. Third book on TBR: To Cache a Killer by Karen Musser Nortman 9/6 4★

4b. Book published in April (any year): River of Salt by AA Dave Warner 3/7 4.5★

5b. A book given 5★ by GR friend: Gentlemen Formerly Dressed by AA Sulari Gentill

6b. A book set in winter: Force of Nature by AA Jane Harper 7/7 5★

Alexandra wrote: "Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level: Easy
0/?

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel

2b. Read a book which has a two word..."

Alexandra, it's "A" OR "B" for the Easy, not a combination of the two. Can you please change your first book? Thanks :)

Alexandra and Alex, welcome - you're linked!

Phrynne wrote: "Jane wrote: "Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level: Hard (3 AAs)
0/12
"

You have some REALLY nice books there Jane!!!"

Thanks Phrynne - think I'm about to juggle a couple as I just received The Long Shadow free in the post. Don't remember applying for it, but it was published in April, so I might squeeze it in!

Ok here is my easy option of books. - it's getting rather tricky or expensive to read Australian novels (most of the books that are Australian authors are hard copy not ebooks at the library).
I was going to buy Silver for the last challenge but it was US$23 for the ebook and over SG$40 for the paperback.
Anyway here is my list
1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before:
Questions of Travel by Michelle de Kretser - AA 2 ❄
2b. Read a book which has two word title:
Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls 4 ❄
3b. Read a book on your TBR: (The third isn't available)
Seconds Away by Harlan Coben 3 ❄
4b. Read a book which was published in April
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI 3 ❄
5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars
Stasiland: Stories from Behind the Berlin Wall by Anna Funder - AA 5 ❄
6b. Read a book which is set in Winter:
Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield 5 ❄

Welcome Heather, you're linked :)

Oh, just what I need to get through some series

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level: Hard
5/12 (AA-1/3)

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Murder on a Mississippi Steamboat by Leighann Dobbs 3 stars 2/9/20

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
The Long Shadow by Anne Buist AA 4 stars 7/6/20

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Dead Stop by Barbara Nickless

2b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Deadman's Track by Sarah Barrie AA

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Three For A Girl by Sarah A. Denzil

3b. Read the third book on your TBR
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Swansong by Damien Boyd 4 stars 17/6/20

4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough AA

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Burning For Revenge by John Marsden AA

5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
All of Us by A.F. Carter 4 stars 10/6/20

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Wicked Harvest by Karen MacInerney

6b. Read a book which is set in winter.
In the Barren Ground by Loreth Anne White 4 stars 9/6/20