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message 1: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80310 comments Mod
December 2020 Challenge - Christmas!



Our December challenge for 2020 is a combination of Tasks and Spell-it-Out - with a hint of the festive season to take out a year to forget! The heat of Australia at Christmas might be alleviated as you check out the white Christmas above!!

Easy: Tasks (minimum 1 Aussie author)
Medium: Spell-it-Out (minimum 2 Aussie authors)
Hard: Tasks & Spell-it-Out (minimum 4 Aussie authors)

Don't forget our Challenge Guidelines here

TASKS:

1. Merry Christmas:
Read a book of your choice.

2. Twelve Days of Christmas:
Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12. (please name series + number)

3. Friends & Family:
Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read. (please state the friend's name)

4. Stocking Fillers:
Read a book from one of your favourite authors.

5. Presents:
Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover. (please name the object)

SPELL-IT-OUT:
Choose a word or phrase to spell out using the first letter of a book title or the first letter of the author's first or last name. You may choose from the list below, or use something that relates to December or Christmas for you.

1. Merry Christmas
2. Twelve Days of Christmas
3. Friends
4. Family
5. Stocking Fillers
6. Candy Cane
7. Decorations
8. Happy Holidays
9. Presents
10. Father Christmas

December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/12/20
Level:
0/?






message 3: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (last edited Dec 22, 2020 03:04PM) (new)

Brenda | 80310 comments Mod
December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/23/20
Level:
16/16


TASKS:

1. Merry Christmas:
Read a book of your choice.
The Last Truehart by Darry Fraser 4.5s 3/12/20 AA

2. Twelve Days of Christmas:
Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12.
Tooting Moon by Brigid George 5s 5/12/20 Dusty Kent Mystery series #5 AA

3. Friends & Family:
Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read.
Home Sweet Home by Mandy Magro 3s 5/12/20 AA On 8 friend's bookshelves

4. Stocking Fillers:
Read a book from one of your favourite authors.
A Girl Called Justice: The Smugglers' Secret by Elly Griffiths 5s 9/12/20

5. Presents:
Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover.
Grounds for Murder by Tara Lush 4s 11/12/20 Chairs/Table/Cup/Umbrella

The Last Truehart by Darry Fraser Tooting Moon (Dusty Kent #5) by Brigid George Home Sweet Home by Mandy Magro A Girl Called Justice The Smugglers' Secret (Justice Jones, #2) by Elly Griffiths Grounds for Murder (A Coffee Lover's Mystery, #1) by Tara Lush

SPELL-IT-OUT:
Choose a word or phrase to spell out using the first letter of a book title or the first letter of the author's first or last name. You may choose from the list below, or use something that relates to December or Christmas for you.

D A Deadly Edition by Victoria Gilbert 4s 12/12/20
E Evil Under The Stars by C.A. Larmer 4s 20/12/20 AA
C The Crowns of Croswald by D.E. Night 2.5s 13/12/20
O The Orange Tree by Carol Riggs 5s 7/12/20
R Breathe Your Last by Lisa Regan 5s 12/12/20
A Under the Golden Sun by Jenny Ashcroft 5s 2/12/20 AA
T The Traitor: Wolf Girl 4 by Anh Do 5s 2/12/20 AA
I I Am Justice by Lara Coates 3.5s 23.12.20 AA
O Outsider by Linda Castillo 5s 1/12/20
N Settle The Score by Nicki Edwards 5s 8/12/20 AA
S Something Like This by Karly Lane 5s 15/12/20 AA

A Deadly Edition (Blue Ridge Library Mysteries #5) by Victoria Gilbert Evil Under The Stars (The Agatha Christie Book Club, #3) by C.A. Larmer The Crowns of Croswald (The Croswald Series, #1) by D.E. Night The Orange Tree by Carol Riggs The Girl in the Mirror by Rose Carlyle Breathe Your Last (Detective Josie Quinn, #10) by Lisa Regan Under the Golden Sun by Jenny Ashcroft The Traitor Wolf Girl 4 by Anh Do I Am Justice (A Will Carson Thriller #1) by Lara Coates Outsider (Kate Burkholder #12) by Linda Castillo Settle The Score (Off The Field Book 2) by Nicki Edwards Something Like This by Karly Lane


message 4: by Tien (last edited Dec 30, 2020 07:54PM) (new)

Tien (tiensblurb) | 631 comments December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/23/20
Level:
10/11 (4/4 AA)

TASKS:

1. Merry Christmas: Read a book of your choice.

The Vivisector by Patrick White AA -Read 7/12

2. Twelve Days of Christmas: Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12. (please name series + number)
Outsider (Kate Burkholder #12) by Linda Castillo -Read 1/12

3. Friends & Family: Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read. (please state the friend's name)
Rhythm of War (The Stormlight Archive #4) by Brandon Sanderson (Lusie) -Read 23/12

4. Stocking Fillers: Read a book from one of your favourite authors.
Sparkling Cyanide (Colonel Race #4) by Agatha Christie -Read 11/12

5. Presents: Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover. (please name the object)
Hollow Empire (Poison War #2) by Sam Hawke AA (crown) -Read 31/12

The Vivisector by Patrick White Outsider (Kate Burkholder #12) by Linda Castillo Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson Sparkling Cyanide (Colonel Race, #4) by Agatha Christie Hollow Empire (Poison Wars, #2) by Sam Hawke

SPELL-IT-OUT:

F -
Elsa Goody, Bushranger by Darry Fraser AA
A - Salt Slow by Julia Armfield -Read 16/12
M - The Two Lost Mountains (Jack West Jr #6) by Matthew Reilly AA -Read 5/12
I - Incurable (The Ellie Chronicles #2) by John Marsden AA -Read 24/12
L - Lilian's Story by Kate Grenville AA -Read 10/12
Y - You Don't Know Me by Imran Mahmood -Read 31/12

Elsa Goody, Bushranger by Darry Fraser Salt Slow by Julia Armfield The Two Lost Mountains (Jack West Jr, #6) by Matthew Reilly Incurable (The Ellie Chronicles, #2) by John Marsden Lilian's Story by Kate Grenville You Don't Know Me by Imran Mahmood


message 5: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 9888 comments Just Easy for me this month - one or two Annual challenges to finish ;)

0/5 books (1 AA)

1. Merry Christmas:
Read a book of your choice.
Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky

2. Twelve Days of Christmas:
Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12.
The Holiday Homicide by Grace York (Getaway Bay #8) AA

3. Friends & Family:
Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read.
Eeny Meeny by M.J. Arlidge (Phrynne)

4. Stocking Fillers:
Read a book from one of your favourite authors.
Pianos and Flowers: Brief Encounters of the Romantic Kind by Alexander McCall Smith

5. Presents:
Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover.
The Wrong Family by Tarryn Fisher (fence)

Children of Time (Children of Time, #1) by Adrian Tchaikovsky The Holiday Homicide (Getaway Bay #8) by Grace York Eeny Meeny (Helen Grace, #1) by M.J. Arlidge Pianos and Flowers Brief Encounters of the Romantic Kind by Alexander McCall Smith The Wrong Family by Tarryn Fisher


message 6: by Jenn (last edited Dec 30, 2020 12:16AM) (new)

Jenn (jumpapa) | 806 comments December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/23/20
Level: Hard
15/19

TASKS:


1. Merry Christmas:
Read a book of your choice.

Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward 3 stars

2. Twelve Days of Christmas:
Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12. (please name series + number)

The CEO by Victoria Purman AA (The Millionaire Malones #2) 4 stars

3. Friends & Family:
Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read. (please state the friend's name)

Eggnog Trifle Trouble by Addison Moore (Michelle) 4 stars

4. Stocking Fillers:
Read a book from one of your favourite authors.

Willow Tree Bend by Kaye Dobbie AA 4 stars

5. Presents:
Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover. (please name the object)

Goldenhand by Garth Nix AA (Sword) 5 stars

Spell it Out

M - Author - The Halloween Spell by Morgana Best AA 3 stars
E - Title - The Emerald Sea by Richelle Mead
R - Author - The Witches by Roald Dahl 5 stars
R - Author - Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl 5 stars
Y - Author - Dragon Wytch by Yasmine Galenorn

C - Title - Clariel by Garth Nix AA 4 stars
H - Title - Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend AA 5 stars
R - Title - Restless Hearts by B.J. Daniels 5 stars
I - Author - Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
S - Title - Spellcheck by Morgana Best AA 3.5 stars
T -Author - Cole by Tess Oliver 4 stars
M - Author - Bottlebrush Creek by Maya Linnell AA 5 stars
A - Author - The Cedar Tree by Nicole Alexander
S - Title - Something in the Wine by Tricia Stringer AA 5 stars


message 7: by 🌸Teresa🌸 (last edited Jan 01, 2021 06:32PM) (new)

🌸Teresa🌸 | 337 comments December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/23/20
Level: Easy 5/5



TASKS:

1. Merry Christmas - Read a book of your choice:
The Patterson Girls Rachael Johns AA Read 2/1/21 4*

2. Twelve Days of Christmas - Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12. Book 1 of Illuminae Series
Illuminae Amie Kaufman AA Read 14/12/20 4*

3. Friends & Family - Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read. (please state the friend's name) Amber
The Other Wife Claire McGowan Read 30/12/20 4*

4. Stocking Fillers:
Read a book from one of your favourite authors.
The Bridge to Holy Cross Paullina Simons Read 12/12/20 5*

5. Presents - Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover. (please name the object)
An Almost Perfect Holiday Lucy Diamond (beach chairs on cover) Read 23/12/20 4*

The Patterson Girls by Rachael Johns Illuminae (The Illuminae Files, #1) by Amie Kaufman The Other Wife by Claire McGowan The Bridge to Holy Cross (The Bronze Horseman, #2) by Paullina Simons An Almost Perfect Holiday by Lucy Diamond


message 8: by Valerie (last edited Nov 19, 2020 05:02PM) (new)

Valerie (nicehotcupoftea) | 839 comments Easy for me please :)

December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/23/20
Level: Easy
0/5

TASKS:

1. Merry Christmas:
Read a book of your choice.
Les trois crimes de Noël by Christian Jacq

2. Twelve Days of Christmas:
Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12. (please name series + number)
A Christmas Beginning by Anne Perry (Christmas stories, #5)

3. Friends & Family:
Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read. (please state the friend's name)
All Our Shimmering Skies by Trent Dalton AA (Tash Davies)

4. Stocking Fillers:
Read a book from one of your favourite authors.
Sauver Noël by Romain Sardou

5. Presents:
Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover. (please name the object)
Mon ex, sa copine, mon faux mec et moi by Juliette Bonte (beanie)

Les trois crimes de Noël (Les enquêtes de l'inspecteur Higgins, #3) by Christian Jacq A Christmas Beginning (Christmas Stories, #5) by Anne Perry All Our Shimmering Skies by Trent Dalton Sauver Noël  by Romain Sardou Mon ex, sa copine, mon faux mec et moi by Juliette Bonte


message 9: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80310 comments Mod
#Teresa wrote: "December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/23/20
Level: Easy


TASKS:

1. Merry Christmas - Read a book of your choice:
The Patterson Girls Rachael Johns..."


Teresa, don't forget to state the series name and number, plus your friend's name :)


message 10: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80310 comments Mod
Welcome everyone, you're all linked :)


message 11: by Kahlia (last edited Dec 29, 2020 03:43AM) (new)

Kahlia | 105 comments December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/12/20
Level: Hard
12/12

Tasks:

1. Merry Christmas: Read a book of your choice
Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade
★★ (11/12)

2. Twelve Days of Christmas: Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12
The Angel's Mark by S.W. Perry
(Nicholas Shelby #1) ★★★★ (13/12)

3. Friends & Family: Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab (shelved by 119 friends)
★★★ (28/12)

4. Stocking Fillers: Read a book from one of your favourite authors
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
★★★ (15/12)

5. Presents: Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover
Heart's Blood by Juliet Marillier
(book) AA ★★★★ (10/12)

Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade The Angel's Mark (Nicholas Shelby, #1) by S.W. Perry The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Wayfarers, #1) by Becky Chambers Heart's Blood by Juliet Marillier

Spell-it-out:

P Piranesi by Susanna Clarke ★★★★ (4/12)
A The Other Side of the Sky by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner AA ★★ (23/12)
R Red Heir by Lisa Henry & Sarah Honey AA ★★ (5/12)
T The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner ★★★ (16/12)
I It's Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake: A Novel by Claire Christian AA ★★ (20/12)
E The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo ★★★ (29/12)
S Persephone Station by Stina Leicht ★★ (18/12)

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke The Other Side of the Sky (The Other Side of the Sky, #1) by Amie Kaufman Red Heir (Adventures in Aguillon #1) by Lisa Henry The Thief (The Queen's Thief, #1) by Megan Whalen Turner It's Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake A Novel by Claire Christian The Empress of Salt and Fortune (The Singing Hills Cycle, #1) by Nghi Vo Persephone Station by Stina Leicht


message 12: by PattyMacDotComma (last edited Dec 25, 2020 11:37PM) (new)

PattyMacDotComma | 3314 comments Just an EASY one for me: 5/5

✔ 1. Merry Christmas:
Read a book of your choice.

Wild Game: My Mother, Her Lover, and Me by
Adrienne Brodeur READ 4.5★

✔ 2. Twelve Days of Christmas:
Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12. (please name series + number)
(Orphan X #6)

Prodigal Son by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz - READ 4.5★

✔ 3. Friends & Family:
Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read. (please state the friend's name)
Bianca

Chances Are... by Richard Russo READ 4.5★

✔ 4. Stocking Fillers:
Read a book from one of your favourite authors.

The Survivors by Jane Harper (AA) - - READ 5★

✔ 5. Presents:
Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover. (please name the object)
whaling ship

The North Water by Ian McGuire READ 5★

Wild Game My Mother, Her Lover, and Me by Adrienne Brodeur Prodigal Son (Orphan X, #6) by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz Chances Are... by Richard Russo The Survivors by Jane Harper The North Water by Ian McGuire


message 13: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (last edited Nov 19, 2020 05:34PM) (new)

Brenda | 80310 comments Mod
You're both also linked Kahlia and Patty :)


message 14: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (last edited Dec 26, 2020 09:02PM) (new)

Phrynne | 15918 comments Mod
December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/12/20
Level: Hard
12/12


1. Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz 5 stars
2. A Deadly Edition by Victoria Gilbert #5 Blue Ridge Library Mysteries3 stars
3. The Godmothers by Monica McInerney AA (Brenda and many others!) 4 stars
4. TRUEL1F3 by Jay Kristoff AA 5 stars
5. The Dirty South by John Connolly (windmill) 5 stars

Moonflower Murders (Susan Ryeland #2) by Anthony Horowitz A Deadly Edition (Blue Ridge Library Mysteries #5) by Victoria Gilbert The Godmothers by Monica McInerney TRUEL1F3 (Lifelike, #3) by Jay Kristoff The Dirty South (Charlie Parker #18) by John Connolly

F Forged by Benedict Jacka 5 stars
R Vendetta in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars
I The Hanging Garden by Ian Rankin 4 stars
E The Chalk Pit by Elly Griffiths 5 stars
N Raelia by Lynette Noni AA 4 stars
D Death in Daylesford by Kerry Greenwood AA 5 stars
S Sword and Pen by Rachel Caine

Forged (Alex Verus, #11) by Benedict Jacka Vendetta in Death (In Death, #49) by J.D. Robb The Hanging Garden (Inspector Rebus, #9) by Ian Rankin The Chalk Pit (Ruth Galloway, #9) by Elly Griffiths Raelia (The Medoran Chronicles, #2) by Lynette Noni Death in Daylesford (Phryne Fisher, #21) by Kerry Greenwood Sword and Pen (The Great Library, #5) by Rachel Caine


message 15: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80310 comments Mod
Welcome Phrynne, you're linked :)


message 16: by Lyndall (last edited Dec 18, 2020 11:59PM) (new)

Lyndall (lewert) | 18 comments December 2020 Challenge - Christmas!

Easy: Tasks (minimum 1 Aussie author)

5/5 - FINISHED

TASKS:

1. Merry Christmas:
Read a book of your choice. Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty
Australian author Finished 14.12.20

2. Twelve Days of Christmas:
Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12. (please name series + number) Her Last Breath (Kate Burkholder, #5) by Linda Castillo by Linda Castillo Book 5 in the Kate Burkholder series Finished 16.12.20

3. Friends & Family:
Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read. (please state the friend's name) Deadly Cry (DI Kim Stone #13) by Angela Marsons - Friend Brenda - Finished 03.12.20

4. Stocking Fillers:
Read a book from one of your favourite authors. He Will Kill You (Maddie Ives, #2) by Charlie Gallagher Charlie Gallagher Finished 19.12.20

5. Presents:
Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover. (please name the object They Disappeared (Jackman & Evans #7) by Joy Ellis Staircase by Joy Ellis - Finished 11.12.20


message 17: by Krystal (last edited Dec 30, 2020 10:58PM) (new)

Krystal (krystallee6363) | 2321 comments December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/12/20
Level: Easy
5/5
COMPLETE!

TASKS:

1. Merry Christmas
Read a book of your choice.
All That Glitters by Danielle Steel Review Here

2. Twelve Days of Christmas
Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12.
Dance of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin (Masque of the Red Death #2) Review Here

3. Friends & Family
Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read.
The Other Side of the Sky by Amie Kaufman (AA) (on the shelf of 136 friends) Review Here

4. Stocking Fillers
Read a book from one of your favourite authors.
Elevation by Stephen King Review Here

5. Presents:
Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover.
Together by Christmas by Karen Swan (Lamppost) Review Here

All That Glitters by Danielle Steel Dance of the Red Death (Masque of the Red Death, #2) by Bethany Griffin The Other Side of the Sky (The Other Side of the Sky, #1) by Amie Kaufman Elevation by Stephen King Together by Christmas by Karen Swan


message 18: by Janine (last edited Dec 22, 2020 08:21PM) (new)

Janine (janineor) | 2179 comments December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/12/20
Level: Easy
5/5

TASKS:

1. Merry Christmas:
Read a book of your choice.
One More for Christmas by Sarah Morgan READ 4/12/20 4*

2. Twelve Days of Christmas:
Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12. (please name series + number)
Emma by Kelly Hunter(AA) [Outback Brides of Wirralong Series #4] READ 5/12/20 3*

3. Friends & Family:
Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read. (please state the friend's name)
The Survivors by Jane Harper(AA) [Friend - Brenda + others] READ 22/12/20 4*

4. Stocking Fillers:
Read a book from one of your favourite authors.
The Champagne War by Fiona McIntosh(AA) READ 3/12/20 4*

5. Presents:
Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover. (please name the object)
The Family Inheritance by Tricia Stringer(AA) [Chair] READ 16/12/20 4*

One More for Christmas by Sarah Morgan Emma (Outback Brides of Wirralong, #4) by Kelly Hunter The Survivors by Jane Harper The Champagne War by Fiona McIntosh The Family Inheritance by Tricia Stringer


message 19: by Zoey (last edited Jan 03, 2021 07:10PM) (new)

Zoey  (rozannen) | 1045 comments December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/12/20
Level:Easy - Tasks (minimum 1 Aussie author)
5/5

TASKS:

1. Merry Christmas:
Read a book of your choice.
Christmas Brides by Cheryl Bolen 3.5★

2. Twelve Days of Christmas:
Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12.
Dark Heart by Catherine Lee AA (A Cooper & Quinn Mystery, #1) 3.5★

3. Friends & Family:
Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read.
The Dry by Jane Harper AA (49 different friends shelves) 5★

4. Stocking Fillers:
Read a book from one of your favourite authors.
Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness 3.5★

5. Presents:
Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover.
If You Don’t Laugh You’ll Cry: Life and love from either side of the TV screen by Angie Kent AA (Cute Cushions) 2★

Christmas Brides by Cheryl Bolen Dark Heart (A Cooper & Quinn Mystery, #1) by Catherine Lee The Dry (Aaron Falk, #1) by Jane Harper Shadow of Night (All Souls Trilogy, #2) by Deborah Harkness If You Don’t Laugh You’ll Cry Life and love from either side of the TV screen by Angie Kent


message 20: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80310 comments Mod
Welcome all - we are linked to here :)


message 21: by TheMadHatter (last edited Dec 30, 2020 10:01PM) (new)

TheMadHatter | 390 comments December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/23/20
Level: Hard (4 x AA)
11 of 11 (as of 31 December 2020)

TASKS:

1. Merry Christmas: Read a book of your choice
Darkdawn by Jay Kristoff AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars)

2. Twelve Days of Christmas: Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12.
Going to re-read the first book in the Bridgerton Series (just in time for the netflix release in late December)
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars)

3. Friends & Family: Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read.
Choosing book from Cherie Goodread's Bookshelf
An Expert in Murder by Nicola Upson
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (2.5 Stars)

4. Stocking Fillers: Read a book from one of your favourite authors.
Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars)

5. Presents: Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover. (Plane on the cover)
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars)

Darkdawn (The Nevernight Chronicle, #3) by Jay Kristoff The Duke and I (Bridgertons, #1) by Julia Quinn An Expert in Murder (Josephine Tey, #1) by Nicola Upson Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

SPELL-IT-OUT:
Choose a word that relates to December or Christmas for you.

Going to choose Frosty - I just loved the idea of Frosty the Snowman as a child and on those hot, hot, hot summer days he is a good thing to think about :-)

F The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars)
R Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars)
O The Other Side of the Sky by Amie Kaufman AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars)
S Slayer by Kiersten White
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (2 Stars)
T Trickery by Jaymin Eve
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (2 Stars)
Y Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars)

The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton Blood Promise (Vampire Academy, #4) by Richelle Mead The Other Side of the Sky (The Other Side of the Sky, #1) by Amie Kaufman Slayer (Slayer, #1) by Kiersten White Trickery (Curse of the Gods, #1) by Jaymin Eve Life of Pi by Yann Martel


message 22: by Odette (last edited Dec 23, 2020 01:35PM) (new)

Odette (odman) | 1149 comments Please count me in:

December Challenge - Christmas
Level Easy - minimum 1 Aussie author
5/5

1. Merry Christmas:
Read a book of your choice.
Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia - 4★

2. Twelve Days of Christmas:
Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12. (please name series + number)
To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis - 4★
(Oxford Time Travel #2)

3. Friends & Family:
Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read. (Brenda's Bookshelf)
Her Last Words by Kim Kelly - 5★ AA

4. Stocking Fillers:
Read a book from one of your favourite authors.
Call to Arms by Rachel Amphlett - 4★ AA

5. Presents:
Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover. (please name the object)
Consolation by Garry Disher - 5★ AA
(Fence)

Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia To Say Nothing of the Dog (Oxford Time Travel, #2) by Connie Willis Her Last Words by Kim Kelly Call to Arms (Detective Kay Hunter) by Rachel Amphlett Consolation by Garry Disher


message 23: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80310 comments Mod
TheMadHatter wrote: "December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/23/20
Level: Hard (4 x AA)
0/11

TASKS:

1. Merry Christmas: Read a book of your choice
Darkdawn by [author:Jay Kristoff|473514..."


Oh yes, wouldn't it be nice to be FROSTY ;)


message 24: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80310 comments Mod
MH and Odette, you're both linked :)


message 25: by Pip (last edited Nov 19, 2020 09:59PM) (new)

Pip Snort (pipsnort) | 24 comments December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/23/20
Level: Hard
0/14

TASKS:

1. Merry Christmas: Foreign Correspondence by Geraldine Brooks AA
Read a book of your choice.

2. Twelve Days of Christmas: The Pearl Sister by Lucinda Riley
Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12. (The Seven Sisters #4)

3. Friends & Family: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read. (Kim)

4. Stocking Fillers: Bitter Wash Road by Garry Disher AA
Read a book from one of your favourite authors.

5. Presents: Salt Creek by Lucy Treloar AA
Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover. (Shells)

Foreign Correspondence by Geraldine Brooks The Pearl Sister (The Seven Sisters #4) by Lucinda Riley Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng Bitter Wash Road by Garry Disher Salt Creek by Lucy Treloar

Spell it Out

C - The Children’s Bach by Helen Garner AA
A - Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
N - Monsters of Men by Patrick Ness
D - The Dirty Streets of Heaven by Tad Williams
Y - The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion

C - A Conspiracy of Bones by Kathy Reichs
A - According to Yes by Dawn French
N - The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness
E - Ducks, Newburyport by Lucy Ellmann

The Children’s Bach by Helen Garner Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer Trilogy, #1) by Robin Hobb Monsters of Men (Chaos Walking, #3) by Patrick Ness The Dirty Streets of Heaven (Bobby Dollar, #1) by Tad Williams The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion

A Conspiracy of Bones (Temperance Brennan, #19) by Kathy Reichs According to Yes by Dawn French The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking, #1) by Patrick Ness Ducks, Newburyport by Lucy Ellmann


message 26: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80310 comments Mod
Welcome Pip, you're linked :)


message 27: by Kylie H (last edited Dec 26, 2020 02:03PM) (new)

Kylie H | 1509 comments December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/12/20
Level: Easy
5/5

TASKS:

1. Merry Christmas: Read a book of your choice.

White Throat by Sarah Thornton 3★ AA

2. Twelve Days of Christmas: Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12. (please name series + number)
The Stonecutter by Camilla Läckberg Book # 3 4★

3. Friends & Family: Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read. (please state the friend's name)
After I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid 4★ (10 friends have this on their shelf)

4. Stocking Fillers: Read a book from one of your favourite authors.
Lethal White by Robert Galbraith 4★

5. Presents: Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover. (Circus Tent)
The Corpse at the Carnival by Grace York 4★

White Throat (Clementine Jones #2) by Sarah Thornton The Stonecutter (Patrik Hedström, #3) by Camilla Läckberg After I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid Lethal White (Cormoran Strike, #4) by Robert Galbraith The Corpse at the Carnival (Getaway Bay #3) by Grace York


message 28: by Cherie (last edited Dec 27, 2020 12:46AM) (new)

Cherie (mystrez) | 296 comments December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/12/20
Level: Hard (4AA)
10/11

TASKS:

1. Merry Christmas: Read a book of your choice.

Rage and Ruin by Jennifer L. Armentrout 3.5 stars

2. Twelve Days of Christmas: Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12.

Demons are a Ghoul's Best Friend by Victoria Laurie - Book number 2 in the series "Ghost Hunter Mystery" 3.5 stars

3. Friends & Family: Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read.

Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty This is from my bestie The Mad Hatter's bookshelf. AA 2.5 stars

4. Stocking Fillers: Read a book from one of your favourite authors.

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 5 stars

5. Presents: Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover. (please name the object)

Emergence by John Birmingham - Helicopter - AA 1 star DNF

Rage and Ruin (The Harbinger, #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout Demons are a Ghoul's Best Friend (Ghost Hunter Mystery, #2) by Victoria Laurie Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty Ready Player One (Ready Player One, #1) by Ernest Cline Emergence (David Hooper, #1) by John Birmingham

SPELL-IT-OUT:

L - Ghouls Just Haunt to Have Fun by Victoria Laurie 3.5 stars
I - The Incredible Adventures of Cinnamon Girl by Melissa Keil AA 4 stars
G - Ghouls Gone Wild by Victoria Laurie 3 stars
H - Hex Hall: Spellbound by Rachel Hawkins 3.5 stars
T - All Our Shimmering Skies by Trent Dalton AA 3 stars
S - One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London 3 stars

Ghouls Just Haunt to Have Fun (Ghost Hunter Mystery, #3) by Victoria Laurie Ghouls Gone Wild (Ghost Hunter Mystery, #4) by Victoria Laurie Hex Hall Spellbound by Rachel Hawkins All Our Shimmering Skies by Trent Dalton One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London


message 29: by Jane (last edited Dec 23, 2020 05:26PM) (new)

Jane | 756 comments December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/12/20
Level: Hard (4 AA)
13/13 @ 24-DEC-2020

TASKS:


1. Merry Christmas: Read a book of your choice: The Last Brother by Andrew Gross 4*

2. Twelve Days of Christmas: Read a series book: Long Road to Mercy by David Baldacci (Atlee Pine #1) 4*

3. Friends & Family: Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf 'to read' : Elsewhere by Dean Koontz (Phyrnne) 4*

4. Stocking Fillers: Read a book from one of your favourite authors : Apprentice in Death by J.D. Robb 5*

5. Presents: Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover : The Body in the Beach House by Grace York (house) AA 3*

The Last Brother by Andrew Gross Long Road to Mercy (Atlee Pine, #1) by David Baldacci Elsewhere by Dean Koontz Apprentice in Death (In Death, #43) by J.D. Robb The Body in the Beach House (Getaway Bay #2) by Grace York

SPELL-IT-OUT : PRESENTS

P : The Summer House by James Patterson 4*
R : Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe 2*
E : Without Restraintby Nicole Edwards 4*
S : Tamsin by Annie Seaton AA 3*
E : Echoes in Death by J.D. Robb 5*
N : Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts 4*
T : Dead Point by Peter Temple AA 2*
S : Evie by Annie Seaton AA 4*


The Summer House by James Patterson Robinson Crusoe (Robinson Crusoe #1) by Daniel Defoe Without Restraint (Devil's Playground, #2) by Nicole Edwards Tamsin (Pentecost Island Book 4) by Annie Seaton Echoes in Death (In Death, #44) by J.D. Robb Happy Ever After (Bride Quartet, #4) by Nora Roberts Dead Point (Jack Irish, #3) by Peter Temple Evie (Pentecost Island Book 5) by Annie Seaton


message 30: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80310 comments Mod
Kylie, Cherie and Jane - you're all linked :)


message 31: by Erin (last edited Dec 22, 2020 02:50AM) (new)

Erin | 70 comments December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/12/20
Level: Easy
Progress: 5/5 Aussie Author 2/2


TASKS:

1. Merry Christmas:
Read a book of your choice.
- The Grandest Bookshop in the World by Amelia Mellor AA

- read 8/12/20 - 5 stars

2. Twelve Days of Christmas:
Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12. (please name series + number)
- Crave by Tracy Wolff
- series: Crave; Book: #1

- finished 22/12/20 - 4 stars

3. Friends & Family:
Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read. (please state the friend's name)
- Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
- Friend: Corina

- finished 13/12/20 - 2 stars

4. Stocking Fillers:
Read a book from one of your favourite authors.
- The Cousins by Karen M. McManus

- finished 21/12/20 - 4 stars

5. Presents:
Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover. (please name the object)
- The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams AA
- inanimate object: suitcase

- finished 7/12/20 - 4 stars
The Grandest Bookshop in the World by Amelia Mellor Crave (Crave #1) by Tracy Wolff Mansfield Park by Jane Austen The Cousins by Karen M. McManus The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams


message 32: by Kali (last edited Dec 31, 2020 05:51AM) (new)

Kali Napier | 99 comments December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/12/20
Level: Easy
5/5 COMPLETED

TASKS:


1. Merry Christmas:
Read a book of your choice.
Ordinary Matter by Laura Elvery AA 23/12/2020

2. Twelve Days of Christmas:
Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12. #1
Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn 30/12/2020 3.5* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

3. Friends & Family:
Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read. Cass Moriarty
The Mother Fault by Kate Mildenhall AA 14/12/2020 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

4. Stocking Fillers:
Read a book from one of your favourite authors.
Midnight and Moonshine by Lisa L. Hannett AA and Angela Slatter AA 31/12/2020

5. Presents:
Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover. ship
A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes 31/12/2020 5*

Ordinary Matter by Laura Elvery Mistress of Rome (The Empress of Rome, #1) by Kate Quinn The Mother Fault by Kate Mildenhall Midnight and Moonshine by Lisa L. Hannett A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes


message 33: by Kim (last edited Dec 25, 2020 08:43AM) (new)

Kim (kimborams) | 1594 comments December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/12/20
Level: Easy
5/5 (AA 1/1) - COMPLETED 25/12/2020

TASKS:

1. Merry Christmas:
Read a book of your choice:
The Time We Have Taken by Steven Carroll - AA -
- FINISHED 2/12/20 - 4* (9/10)

2. Twelve Days of Christmas:
Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12: Helen Grace #9:
All Fall Down by M.J. Arlidge -
- FINISHED 4/12/20 - 4* (9/10)

3. Friends & Family:
Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read: Sarah:
A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson -
- FINISHED 25/12/20 - 4* (8/10)

4. Stocking Fillers:
Read a book from one of your favourite authors:
The Next Person You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom -
- FINISHED 24/12/20 - 5* (9.5/10)

5. Presents:
Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover: cooling towers:
Felicia's Journey by William Trevor -
- FINISHED 18/12/20 - 4* (9/10)

The Time We Have Taken (Glenroy Series, #3) by Steven Carroll All Fall Down (Helen Grace, #9) by M.J. Arlidge A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson The Next Person You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom Felicia's Journey by William Trevor


message 34: by Jonquil (last edited Dec 31, 2020 02:54PM) (new)

Jonquil | 243 comments December Challenge - Christmas
12/1/- 12/31/20
Level: Easy

5/5 DONE

1. Merry Christmas:
Read a book of your choice. Christmas Spirit Morgana Best AA 12/4 ★★★
2. Twelve Days of Christmas:
Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12. (please name series + number) (A Candy-Coated Mystery Book 8) Have Yourself a Fudgy Little Christmas Nancy CoCo 12/4 ★★★
3. Friends & Family:
Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read. (please state the friend's name) Gail Fortune Favors the Dead Stephen Spotswood 12/14 ★★★★★
4. Stocking Fillers:
Read a book from one of your favourite authors. Kitty's Mix-Tape Carrie Vaughn 12/4 ★★★
5. Presents:
Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover. (please name the object) lamp, teacup Live and Let Diet Morgana Best AA 12/4 ★★★

Christmas Spirit (Prime Time Crime, #1) by Morgana Best Have Yourself a Fudgy Little Christmas by Nancy CoCo Fortune Favors the Dead (Pentecost and Parker, #1) by Stephen Spotswood Kitty's Mix-Tape (Kitty Norville #16) by Carrie Vaughn Live and Let Diet (Australian Amateur Sleuth #1) by Morgana Best


message 35: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80310 comments Mod
Erin, Kali, Kim and Jonquil - welcome. You're linked :)


message 36: by Kali (new)

Kali Napier | 99 comments Brenda wrote: "Erin, Kali, Kim and Jonquil - welcome. You're linked :)"

Thanks, Brenda :)


message 37: by Sarah (last edited Jan 09, 2021 10:09PM) (new)

Sarah | 1566 comments Long year though it's been, I still can't believe it's already time for the Christmas Challenge! Thanks Brenda, I'd love to join, please.
December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/12/20
Level: Medium+ (not enough Aussie Authors!)
Progress: 12/12 AA: 3/3

PART 1: TASKS
1. Merry Christmas: Read a book of your choice. You Can Change the World by Lucy Bell AA (31/12) 5*

2. Twelve Days of Christmas: Read a series book. Silent Ridge (a.k.a. Dark Falls) (Megan Carpenter #3) by Gregg Olsen (4/12) 3.5*

3. Friends & Family: Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read. One by One by Ruth Ware (on Paromjit's shelf - and 60-odd other friends!) (26/12) 3.5*

4. Stocking Fillers: Read a book from one of your favourite authors. The Lost Love Song by Minnie Darke (aka Danielle Wood) AA (21/12) 5*

5. Presents: Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (aeroplane) (18/12) 5*
You Can Change the World by Lucy Bell Silent Ridge (Detective Megan Carpenter, #3) by Gregg Olsen One by One by Ruth Ware The Lost Love Song by Minnie Darke The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

PART 2: SPELL-IT-OUT:
F: My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises by Fredrik Backman (10/1) 3*
R: Reasonable Doubt by Xanthé Mallett AA (7/12) 3*
I: Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez (6/12) 5*
E: Exit Wounds by Paul Kane (ed.) (31/12) 3.5*
N: The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner (29/12) 3*
D: Out for Blood by Deborah Masson (12/12) 5*
S: The Open House by Sam Carrington (11/12) 4*
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman Reasonable Doubt by Xanthé Mallett Invisible Women Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Pérez Exit Wounds by Paul Kane The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner Out for Blood (DI Eve Hunter, #2) by Deborah Masson The Open House by Sam Carrington


message 38: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80310 comments Mod
That's a good story Sarah. I too do (I call them) bonbons for Christmas but not as detailed as you. It's a tradition in our family, as yours is, and everyone looks forward to them :)

You're linked.


message 39: by Sarah (new)

Sarah | 1566 comments Brenda wrote: "That's a good story Sarah. I too do (I call them) bonbons for Christmas but not as detailed as you. It's a tradition in our family, as yours is, and everyone looks forward to them :)
You're linked."


Thanks Brenda!


message 40: by Carol (last edited Dec 05, 2020 02:08PM) (new)

Carol | 210 comments Mrs. Kimble by Jennifer Haigh Where the River Runs (Detective Dave Burrows) by Fleur McDonald The Last Dingo Summer (Matilda Saga, #8) by Jackie French The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku The Good Turn (Cormac Reilly, #3) by Dervla McTiernan

PART 1: TASKS
1. Merry Christmas: Read a book of your choice Where the River Runs (AA) 3.5 stars

2. Twelve Days of Christmas: Read a series book. (The Last Dingo Summer (AA)

3. Friends & Family: Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read. The Happiest Man on Earth (on @natalieb shelf)

4. Stocking Fillers: Read a book from one of your favourite authors. The Good Turn (AA)
.

5. Presents: Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover. Mrs. Kimble Cover features 3 dresses)


message 41: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80310 comments Mod
Carol wrote: "PART 1: TASKS
1. Merry Christmas: Read a book of your choice Where the river runs by Fleur McDonald (AA)

2. Twelve Days of Christmas: Read a series book. The last Dingo Summer (Matilda Saga #8) Ja..."


Welcome to the challenge Carol. Can I ask you to link your books and authors please? Dervla McTiernan is also an Aussie author :)

Click on 'edit' at the bottom right hand corner of your post, then click on 'add book/author' in the top right hand corner and follow the prompts. If you have any trouble, just ask and someone will help you :) I'll link you once you're done.


message 42: by Mari (last edited Dec 23, 2020 01:06AM) (new)

Mari | 515 comments December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/12/20
Level: Easy
5/5
Completed 23rd December.

🎄 1. Merry Christmas: Read a book of your choice.

Under Italian Skies by Nicky Pellegrino *AA* 3/12 ★★☆

🎄 2. Twelve Days of Christmas: Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12.
Paving the New Road by Sulari Gentill *AA* (Rowland Sinclair #4) 21/12 ★★★★☆

🎄 3. Friends & Family: Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read.
The Survivors by Jane Harper *AA* (Marcelle) 23/12 ★★★★☆

🎄 4. Stocking Fillers: Read a book from one of your favourite authors.
Lady Bird & The Fox by Kim Kelly *AA* 17/12 ★★★★☆

🎄 5. Presents: Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover.
The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley (Building) 06/12 ★★☆

Under Italian Skies by Nicky Pellegrino Paving the New Road (Rowland Sinclair #4) by Sulari Gentill The Survivors by Jane Harper Lady Bird & The Fox by Kim Kelly The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley


message 43: by Leonie (last edited Jan 03, 2021 05:43PM) (new)

Leonie Smith | 16 comments December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/12/20
Level: Easy: Tasks (minimum 1 Aussie author)
5/5

1. Merry Christmas: Read a book of your choice.
The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams (AA)
17/12/20 4 stars

2. Twelve Days of Christmas: Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12. (Getaway Bay #2)
The Body in the Beach House by Grace York (AA)
5/12/20 3 1/2 stars

3. Friends & Family: Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read. (Reading Mama)
The Survivors by Jane Harper (AA)
22/12/20 3 1/2 stars

4. Stocking Fillers: Read a book from one of your favourite authors.
The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon by Alexander McCall Smith
29/12/20 4 stars

5. Presents: Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover. (circus tent)
The Corpse at the Carnival by Grace York (AA)
1/1/21 4 stars

The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams The Body in the Beach House (Getaway Bay #2) by Grace York The Survivors by Jane Harper The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #14) by Alexander McCall Smith The Corpse at the Carnival (Getaway Bay #3) by Grace York


message 44: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80310 comments Mod
Welcome Mari and Leonie, you're both linked :)


message 45: by Angela (last edited Dec 30, 2020 09:24PM) (new)

Angela (angelaholmes) | 561 comments December Challenge - Christmas
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/12/20
Level:
5/5 - 3AA

SPELL IT OUT:

S -
Winter's Curse by Mary Stone 4⭐
T - Tooting Moon by Brigid George - AA 3.5⭐
A - Arson at the Art Gallery by Grace York - AA 3.5⭐
R - Ruddy Gore by Kerry Greenwood - AA A disappointing 2⭐
S - Elizabeth & Elizabeth by Sue Williams 4⭐

Winter's Curse (Winter Black #2) by Mary Stone Tooting Moon (Dusty Kent #5) by Brigid George Arson at the Art Gallery (Getaway Bay #1) by Grace York Ruddy Gore (Phryne Fisher, #7) by Kerry Greenwood Elizabeth & Elizabeth by Sue Williams


message 46: by Trish (last edited Dec 29, 2020 10:16PM) (new)

Trish (trishr) | 1114 comments Joining in, and going EASY...

DECEMBER CHALLENGE - CHRISTMAS
Duration: 1/12/20 - 31/12/20
Level: 5/5 AA 2/5

TASKS:

1. Merry Christmas:
Read a book of your choice.
Bringing the Summer by Julia Green....read 3.5*

2. Twelve Days of Christmas:
Read a series book, choosing one from #1 - #12. (please name series + number) ( book 2 in Dr Joseph O'Loughlin series)
Lost by Michael Robotham AA....read 4*

3. Friends & Family:
Choose a book from a Goodreads friend's bookshelf to read. (please state the friend's name) (Carolyn and Brenda)
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens....read 4.5*

4. Stocking Fillers:
Read a book from one of your favourite authors.
The Boy Behind the Curtain by Tim Winton AA....read 4*

5. Presents:
Read a book with an inanimate object on the cover. (please name the object) (child's shoes)
The Second Child by Caroline Bond....read 3.5*

Bringing the Summer by Julia Green Lost (Joe O'Loughlin #2) by Michael Robotham Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens The Boy Behind the Curtain by Tim Winton The Second Child by Caroline Bond


message 47: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80310 comments Mod
Welcome Angela and Trish, you're both linked :)


message 48: by Trish (new)

Trish (trishr) | 1114 comments Thank you Brenda 😊


message 49: by Angela (new)

Angela (angelaholmes) | 561 comments Thanks for linking me Brenda. 😊


message 50: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80310 comments Mod
You're welcome Trish and Angela :)


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