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Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Hard
11/11
TASKS
#1. Read a book with the number 3 in the page count. (322pages)
#2. Read a book set in France.
#3. Read a book set in the country where you live or were born
#4. Read a book from a series.
BONUS
**Read a book by Peter May:
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Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Hard
13/13
TASKS
#1. Peter May is an internationally known, bestselling author of thrillers. He has written three very popular series, The Lewis Trilogy, The Enzo Files and The China Thrillers.
**Read a book with the number 3 in the page count or publication year OR
**Read a thriller
#2. Peter has lived in France for many years. When the first book in his Lewis Trilogy The Blackhouse was rejected by UK publishers he published it in France to great acclaim. It has since become extremely popular in English.
**Read a book which has been translated from another language OR
**Read a book set in France.
#3. Peter May was born in Scotland. Many of his books take place there or have main characters who are Scottish.
**Read a book set in Scotland OR
**Read a book set in the country where you were born
#4. The first book in May's Enzo Files series was published in 2006. It features Enzo McCleod, a Scots forensic scientist working in France.
**Read a book where either the author or the main character has a Z in their name OR
**Read a book from a series
BONUS
**Read a book by Peter May
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May Featured Author - Peter MayDuration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy
4/4
#1. Peter May is an internationally known, bestselling author of thrillers. He has written three very popular series, The Lewis Trilogy, The Enzo Files and The China Thrillers.
**Read a thriller
The Rush Michelle Prak AA Done 5* 13/5/23 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#2. Peter has lived in France for many years. When the first book in his Lewis Trilogy The Blackhouse was rejected by UK publishers he published it in France to great acclaim. It has since become extremely popular in English.
**Read a book which has been translated from another language Dutch
The Italian Daughter Soraya M. Lane Done 4* 17/5/23 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#3. Peter May was born in Scotland. Many of his books take place there or have main characters who are Scottish.
**Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
A Home Among the Snow Gums Stella Quinn AA Done 5* 26/5/23 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#4. The first book in May's Enzo Files series was published in 2006. It features Enzo McCleod, a Scots forensic scientist working in France.
**Read a book from a series.
Escape to Bellbird Bay Maggie Christensen AA Done 4* 10/5/23 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
May Featured Author - Peter MayDuration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy 1AA
3/4
#1 **Read a book with the number 3 in the page count or publication year
#2. **Read a book set in France.
Bruno, Chief of Police by Martin Walker
#3. **Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
(England)
#4 **Read a book from a series.
May Featured Author - Peter MayDuration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy
5/5
TASKS
#1. Peter May is an internationally known, bestselling author of thrillers. He has written three very popular series, The Lewis Trilogy, The Enzo Files and The China Thrillers.
**Read a book with the number 3 in the page count or publication year (337 pages)
A Woman's Work by Victoria Purman(AA) READ 6/5/23 4*
#2. Peter has lived in France for many years. When the first book in his Lewis Trilogy The Blackhouse was rejected by UK publishers he published it in France to great acclaim. It has since become extremely popular in English.
**Read a book set in France.
In Picardy's Fields by Hannah Byron READ 9/5/23 3*
#3. Peter May was born in Scotland. Many of his books take place there or have main characters who are Scottish.
**Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
Dirt Town by Hayley Scrivenor(AA) READ 3/5/23 4*
#4. The first book in May's Enzo Files series was published in 2006. It features Enzo McCleod, a Scots forensic scientist working in France.
**Read a book from a series.
Buried on the Fens by Joy Ellis READ 5/5/23 3*
BONUS
**Read a book by Peter May
Coffin Road READ 13/5/23 3*
May Featured Author - Peter MayDuration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy
Books: 4/4 AA: 2/2
TASKS
#1. Peter May is an internationally known, bestselling author of thrillers. He has written three very popular series, The Lewis Trilogy, The Enzo Files and The China Thrillers.
**Read a book with the number 3 in the page count or publication year OR
**Read a thriller
#2. Peter has lived in France for many years. When the first book in his Lewis Trilogy The Blackhouse was rejected by UK publishers he published it in France to great acclaim. It has since become extremely popular in English.
**Read a book which has been translated from another language OR
**Read a book set in France.
#3. Peter May was born in Scotland. Many of his books take place there or have main characters who are Scottish.
**Read a book set in Scotland OR
**Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
#4. The first book in May's Enzo Files series was published in 2006. It features Enzo McCleod, a Scots forensic scientist working in France.
**Read a book where either the author or the main character has a Z in their name OR
**Read a book from a series.
BONUS
**Read a book by Peter May
May Featured Author - Peter MayDuration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Hard
5/5
TASKS
#1. Read a thriller
#2. Read a book set in France.
#3. Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
#4. Read a book from a series.
BONUS
**Read a book by Peter May
May Featured Author - Peter MayDuration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Hard (min 4AA)
13/13
TASKS
**Read a book with the number 3 in the page count or publication year OR
**Read a thriller
The Gilded Years by Karin Tanabe 4 stars 8/5/23
**Read a book which has been translated from another language OR
**Read a book set in France.
The Paris Mystery by Kirsty Manning AA 4 stars 10/5/23
**Read a book set in Scotland OR
**Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
The Library at Wagtail Ridge by Janet Gover AA 4 stars 2/5/23
**Read a book where either the author or the main character has a Z in their name OR
**Read a book from a series.
Into the Night by Fleur McDonald AA 4 stars 7/5/23
Lockdown by Peter May 4 stars 5/5/23
Spell it Out!!
May Featured Author - Peter MayDuration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy
5/ 5 books (min 1 AA)
TASKS
#1. Peter May is an internationally known, bestselling author of thrillers. He has written three very popular series, The Lewis Trilogy, The Enzo Files and The China Thrillers.
**Read a thriller
X Outback by Patricia Wolf AA (read 3 May) 4★
#2. Peter has lived in France for many years. When the first book in his Lewis Trilogy The Blackhouse was rejected by UK publishers he published it in France to great acclaim. It has since become extremely popular in English.
**Read a book which has been translated from another language OR
**Read a book set in France.
X Stick Together by Sophie Hénaff (read 19 May) 4★
#3. Peter May was born in Scotland. Many of his books take place there or have main characters who are Scottish.
**Read a book set in Scotland OR
**Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
X Murder in the Scottish Hills by Lydia Travers (read 1 May) 4★
#4. The first book in May's Enzo Files series was published in 2006. It features Enzo McCleod, a Scots forensic scientist working in France.
**Read a book from a series.
X To Die In June by Alan Parks (read 8 May) 4.5★
BONUS
X *Read a book by Peter May: Coffin Road (read 21 May) 4★
🌸May Featured Author - Peter May🌸Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy
4/4
1/1 AA
EASY - Tasks (minimum 1 AA)
TASKS
🌸#1. Peter May is an internationally known, bestselling author of thrillers. He has written three very popular series, The Lewis Trilogy, The Enzo Files and The China Thrillers.
**Read a book with the number 3 in the page count
A Little Bird, Wendy James, 5/20/23, 320 pages, 3*, AA
🌸#2. Peter has lived in France for many years. When the first book in his Lewis Trilogy The Blackhouse was rejected by UK publishers he published it in France to great acclaim. It has since become extremely popular in English.
**Read a book which has been translated from another language (French) AND set in France!
The Mystery of the Yellow Room, Gaston Leroux, 5/9/23, 2*
🌸#3. Peter May was born in Scotland. Many of his books take place there or have main characters who are Scottish.
**Read a book set in Scotland
The Holiday Home, Daniel Hurst, 5/2/23, 4*
🌸#4. The first book in May's Enzo Files series was published in 2006. It features Enzo McCleod, a Scots forensic scientist working in France.
**Read a book where either the author or the main character has a Z in their name AND a book from a series.
Extraordinary People, Peter May, 5/11/23, 4* (main character Enzo, book is first in series)
May Featured Author - Peter MayDuration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy
4/4
Completed 24th May
TASKS
✅ #1. Read a book with the number 3 in the page count.
Dismissed With Prejudice by J.A. Jance (352 pages) 24/05 ★★★★
✅ #2. Read a book which has been translated from another language.
Rupture by Ragnar Jónasson (Icelandic) 11/05 ★★★★
✅ #3. Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
Signal Loss by Garry Disher *AA* 20/05 ★★★★
✅ #4. Read a book from a series.
Lord James Harrington and the Autumn Mystery by Lynn Florkiewicz (Lord James Harrington #4) 04/05 ★★★☆
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Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy 1AA
0/4
#1 **Read a book with the number 3 in the page count or publication year
The Lost Book of Wonders by..."
I haven't read your first book but the other three are great!
May Featured Author - Peter MayDuration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy
4/4
#1. Peter May is an internationally known, bestselling author of thrillers. He has written three very popular series, The Lewis Trilogy, The Enzo Files and The China Thrillers.
**Read a book with the number 3 in the page count or publication year OR
**Read a thriller
#2. Peter has lived in France for many years. When the first book in his Lewis Trilogy The Blackhouse was rejected by UK publishers he published it in France to great acclaim. It has since become extremely popular in English.
**Read a book which has been translated from another language OR
**Read a book set in France.
#3. Peter May was born in Scotland. Many of his books take place there or have main characters who are Scottish.
**Read a book set in Scotland OR
**Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
#4. The first book in May's Enzo Files series was published in 2006. It features Enzo McCleod, a Scots forensic scientist working in France.
**Read a book where either the author or the main character has a Z in their name OR
**Read a book from a series.
May Featured Author - Peter MayDuration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Hard
10/10 4/4 AA
TASKS
✔︎#1. Read a book with the number 3 in the page count or year of publication. The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams (438pp, published 2023) AA 9/5 5★
✔︎#2. Read a book set in France. Blacklight Blue by Peter May. 10/5 3★
✔︎#3. Read a book set in the country where you live or were born. Song of the Crocodile by Nardi Simpson AA 30/5 5★
✔︎#4. Read a book from a series. Palace Walk by Naguib Mahfouz 4/6 5★
BONUS
**Read a book by Peter May:
SPELL OUT
✔︎S - Naked by David Sedaris 24/5 3★
✔︎E - A New York Secret by Ella Carey 13/5 3★
✔︎R - The Overstory by Richard Powers 6/5 5★
✔I - Intimate Strangers by Katharine Susannah Prichard AA 2/6 5★
✔︎E - The Naughtiest Girl Again by Enid Blyton by Enid Blyton 14/5 3★
✔︎S - The Flower Net by Lisa See 28/5 4★
May Featured Author - Peter MayDuration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Hard (4AA)
12/12 Completed 17-MAY-2023
TASKS
#1. Read a book with the number 3 in the page count and a thriller :
#2. Read a book which has been translated from another language :
#3. Read a book set in the country where you were born (UK) :
#4. Read a book from a series :
BONUS
**Read a book by Peter May
SPELL IT OUT : TRILOGY
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May Featured Author - Peter MayDuration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: hard (4AA)
19/19
#1. **Read a book with the number 3 in the page count or publication year - 320p
Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center 3/5 4★
#2. **Read a book which has been translated from another language
Tell Me About It by Sacha Naspini 2/5 2★ - Italian
#3. **Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
Pet Rescue's Amazing Dog Stories by Saskia Adams 2/5 5★ (AA)
#4. **Read a book from a series.
Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye by Victoria Laurie 1/5 4★
BONUS
**Read a book by Peter May
The Blackhouse by Peter May 16/5 3★
S- The Reluctant Bride by Irene Saunders 3/5 2★
C- Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card 9/5 4.5★
O- One Enchanted Evening by Katie Fforde 12/5 4★
T- Black Tide by Peter Temple 17/5 4.5★ (AA)
L- Wish You Were Here by Karly Lane 14/5 4★ (AA)
A- The Reluctant Thief by April Kihlstrom 1/5 2★
N- No Place for Death by Sherry Lewis 23/5 3★
D- The Deep by Rivers Solomon 4/5 1★
F- Fourmile by Watt Key 6/5 3★
R- Rat Race by Dick Francis 8/5 4★
A- Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern by Anne McCaffrey 4/5 3★
N- Nothing to Lose by Lee Child 11/5 3.5★
C- CSI Told You Lies by Meshel Laurie 24/5 4.5★ (AA)
E- The Case of the Lucky Legs by Erle Stanley Gardner 5/5 3★
May Featured Author - Peter MayDuration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy 1. AA
TASKS
#1. Peter May is an internationally known, bestselling author of thrillers. He has written three very popular series, The Lewis Trilogy, The Enzo Files and The China Thrillers.
**Read a book with the number 3 in the page count or publication year OR
**Read a thriller
-- Stone Town by Margaret Hickey AA#2. Peter has lived in France for many years. When the first book in his Lewis Trilogy The Blackhouse was rejected by UK publishers he published it in France to great acclaim. It has since become extremely popular in English.
**Read a book which has been translated from another language OR
**Read a book set in France.
Borkmann's Point by Håkan Nesser -- 3★ -- 27/05/2023#3. Peter May was born in Scotland. Many of his books take place there or have main characters who are Scottish.
**Read a book set in Scotland OR
**Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
Never Go Home by John Carson -- 5★ -- 13/05/2023#4. The first book in May's Enzo Files series was published in 2006. It features Enzo McCleod, a Scots forensic scientist working in France.
**Read a book where either the author or the main character has a Z in their name OR
**Read a book from a series.
Slash Killer by Bill Kitson -- 5★ -- 05/05/2023
BONUS
**Read a book by Peter May
The Critic: Enzo Macleod 2 by Peter May -- 4★ -- 20/05/2023
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May Featured Author - Peter MayDuration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy
5/5 (1 AA) as of 30/5/23
Tasks
#1. Peter May is an internationally known, bestselling author of thrillers. Read a thriller.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 13/5/23
#2. Peter has lived in France for many years. Read a book set in France.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4.5 Stars) - 30/5/23)
#3. Peter May was born in Scotland. Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (2 Stars) - 16/5/23
#4. The first book in May's Enzo Files series was published in 2006. Read a book from a series.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 28/5/23
BONUS
Read a book by Peter May
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 23/5/23
Author Peter May: I was invited back to talk to the kids, and the headmaster whispered: ‘Don’t tell them you were expelled'
✅ May Featured Author - Peter May
Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy
4/4
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TASKS
✅ #1. Peter May is an internationally known, bestselling author of thrillers. He has written three very popular series, The Lewis Trilogy, The Enzo Files and The China Thrillers.
**Read a book with the number 3 in the page count or publication year
🦘Reading Madame Bovary (2010) - Amanda Lohrey AA [324pp] 24/5/23 5★
✅ #2. Peter has lived in France for many years. When the first book in his Lewis Trilogy The Blackhouse was rejected by UK publishers he published it in France to great acclaim. It has since become extremely popular in English.
**Read a book which has been translated
Pietr the Latvian (1931) - Georges Simenon Translated from the French by David Bellos. 15/5/23 5★
✅ #3. Peter May was born in Scotland. Many of his books take place there or have main characters who are Scottish.
**Read a book set in Scotland
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886) - Robert Louis Stevenson 15/5/23 5★
✅ #4. The first book in May's Enzo Files series was published in 2006. It features Enzo McCleod, a Scots forensic scientist working in France.
**Read a book where either the author or the main character has a Z in their name.
Zazie in the Metro (1959) - Raymond Queneau 24/5/23 5★
**Read a book by Peter May
Please add me too xMay Featured Author - Peter May
Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy
5/5
TASKS
#1. Peter May is an internationally known, bestselling author of thrillers. He has written three very popular series, The Lewis Trilogy, The Enzo Files and The China Thrillers.
**Read a thriller
#2. Peter has lived in France for many years. When the first book in his Lewis Trilogy The Blackhouse was rejected by UK publishers he published it in France to great acclaim. It has since become extremely popular in English.
**Read a book which has been translated from another language
#3. Peter May was born in Scotland. Many of his books take place there or have main characters who are Scottish.
**Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
#4. The first book in May's Enzo Files series was published in 2006. It features Enzo McCleod, a Scots forensic scientist working in France.
**Read a book from a series.
BONUS
**Read a book by Peter May
May Featured Author - Peter MayDuration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy (Tasks)
Progress: 4/4 (AA 1/1) - COMPLETED 28/5/23
TASKS
#1. Peter May is an internationally known, bestselling author of thrillers. He has written three very popular series, The Lewis Trilogy, The Enzo Files and The China Thrillers:
**Read a thriller:-
- FINISHED 21/5/23 - 4* (9/10)
#2. Peter has lived in France for many years. When the first book in his Lewis Trilogy, The Blackhouse, was rejected by UK publishers he published it in France to great acclaim. It has since become extremely popular in English:
**Read a book which has been translated from another language:-
- FINISHED 28/5/23 - 4* (9/10)
#3. Peter May was born in Scotland. Many of his books take place there or have main characters who are Scottish:
**Read a book set in the country where you live or were born:-
- FINISHED 19/5/23 - 4* (9/10)
#4. The first book in May's Enzo Files series was published in 2006. It features Enzo McCleod, a Scots forensic scientist working in France:-
**Read a book from a series - Billy McBride #1:-
- FINISHED 23/5/23 - 4* (8/10)
May Featured Author - Peter MayDuration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: HARD 10/10 AA 6/6
TASKS
#1. Peter May is an internationally known, bestselling author of thrillers. He has written three very popular series, The Lewis Trilogy, The Enzo Files and The China Thrillers.
**Read a book with the number 3 in the page count or publication year OR
✔️➡️**Read a thriller
Zero Day by David Baldacci....3.5* 17/05/23
#2. Peter has lived in France for many years. When the first book in his Lewis Trilogy The Blackhouse was rejected by UK publishers he published it in France to great acclaim. It has since become extremely popular in English.
**Read a book which has been translated from another language OR
✔️➡️**Read a book set in France.
The Second Worst Restaurant in France by Alexander McCall Smith....3* 03/05/23
#3. Peter May was born in Scotland. Many of his books take place there or have main characters who are Scottish.
**Read a book set in Scotland OR
✔️➡️**Read a book set in the country where you LIVE or were born
Scrublands by Chris Hammer AA....4* 24/05/23
#4. The first book in May's Enzo Files series was published in 2006. It features Enzo McCleod, a Scots forensic scientist working in France.
**Read a book where either the author or the main character has a Z in their name OR
✔️➡️**Read a book from a series.
Death of a Dentist by M.C. Beaton....3.5* 06/05/23
SPELL IT OUT
✔️F - The Doctor's Gift by Fiona McArthur AA....3.5* 10/05/23
✔️R - The Spiral by Iain Ryan AA....2 * 20/05/23
✔️A - My Dream Time by Ash Barty AA....3.5* 14/05/23
✔️N - Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon....4* 23/05/23
✔️C - Runt by Craig Silvey AA....4.5*
✔️E - Exiles by Jane Harper AA....4.5* 08/05/23
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Phrynne wrote: "📚📚📚Everyone linked to here. Welcome to the challenge!📚📚📚"Thank you Phrynne 😊
Ooohh... sign me up please, Phrynne!May Featured Author - Peter May
Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: MEDIUM
Progress: 11/11 AA: 3/3
PART 1: TASKS
#1. Read a thriller
#2. Read a book set in France.
#3. Read a book set in Scotland
#4. Read a book from a series.
BONUS: **Read a book by Peter May
PART 2: SPELL-IT-OUT
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Phrynne wrote: "📚📚📚 Welcome to the challenge Sarah 📚📚📚"Thanks Phrynne - looking forward to it - I don't think I've read anything by Peter May previously.
May 2023 Featured Author - Peter May4/4 DONE
2/1 AA
#1. Read a thriller Coffin Road Peter May 5/5 ★★★★ AA
#2. Read a book set in France. All the Devils Are Here Louise Penny 5/12 ★★★★
#3. Read a book set in the country where you LIVE or were born US Treasure State C.J. Box 5/2 ★★★★★
#4. Read a book from a series. Melbourne Trilogy #1 The Mystery of a Hansom Cab Fergus Hume 5/4 ★★★ AA
Spell it outP - Passenger to Frankfurt (Agatha Christie Collection) by Agatha Christie (Facsimile, 18 Aug 2011) Hardcoverfinished 5/5 2Star (not one of her best)
EEver After DNF - could not for the life of me get into it after 150 pages
T - Town Life in Australia AA FInished 24/05 4 stars an absolute hoot
E - Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
R - Reading in Bed
M - The Maid
A - The Accomplice
Y - The Yield AA
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I’m in:Aussie Readers May Challenge-Peter May
Level: Hard
7/7. 4/4 AA
TASKS
✅1.Read a book with the number 3 in the page count or publication year: Otherland: A Journey With My Daughter by Maria Tumarkin* (Ukraine) 28 May 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review AA
✅2. Read a book which has been translated from another language: Beyond the Rice Fields by Naivo 11 May 2023 (Madagascar) ⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅3. Read a book set in the country where you live or were born: Best of Aussie Slang by John Blackman* 1 May 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review AA
✅4. Read a book where either the author or the main character has a Z in their name: She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan (China) 3 Jun 2023 ⭐⭐⭐ my review AA
SPELL IT OUT
✅M-The Memory of Love by Aminatta Forna* (Sierra Leone) 28 May 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅A-About A Girl, About A Pearl by Kristin Wiendenbach AA 2 Jul 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅Y-The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo* (Malaysia) 15 May 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
Mod
Please sign me up for an easy May thanks
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Sorry I'm so late, could I please join the challenge?May Featured Author - Peter May
Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy - tasks
0/4
1. Read a book with the number 3 in the page count or publication year
The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams (384p) AA
2. Read a book set in France
Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Thief by Maurice Leblanc
3. Read a book set in Scotland
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson
4. Read a book where either the author or the main character has a Z in their name
Nana by Émile Zola
Mod
May Featured Author - Peter MayDuration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Hard (minimum 4 AA)
7/7
TASKS
#1. Read a thriller
The Murder Rule by Dervla McTiernan AA finished 10/5/23 4⭐
#2. Read a book which has been translated from another language
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez finished 17/5/23 5⭐
#3. Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
How to Kill a Client by Joanna Jenkins AA finished 7/5/23 4⭐
#4. Read a book where either the author or the main character has a Z in their name
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón finished 27/5/23 5⭐
SPELL IT OUT
M Providence by Max Barry AA finished 13/5/23 5⭐
A The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel finished 29/5/23 3.5⭐
Y The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth AA finished 17/5/23 4⭐
Mod
Challenge Completed May Featured Author - Peter May
Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Hard (min 4AA)
13/13
TASKS
**Read a book with the number 3 in the page count or publication year OR
**Read a thriller
The Gilded Years by Karin Tanabe 4 stars 8/5/23
**Read a book which has been translated from another language OR
**Read a book set in France.
The Paris Mystery by Kirsty Manning AA 4 stars 10/5/23
**Read a book set in Scotland OR
**Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
The Library at Wagtail Ridge by Janet Gover AA 4 stars 2/5/23
**Read a book where either the author or the main character has a Z in their name OR
**Read a book from a series.
Into the Night by Fleur McDonald AA 4 stars 7/5/23
Lockdown by Peter May 4 stars 5/5/23
Spell it Out!!
Mod
Challenge CompletedMay Featured Author - Peter May
Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy
5/5
TASKS
#1. Peter May is an internationally known, bestselling author of thrillers. He has written three very popular series, The Lewis Trilogy, The Enzo Files and The China Thrillers.
**Read a book with the number 3 in the page count or publication year (337 pages)
A Woman's Work by Victoria Purman(AA) READ 6/5/23 4*
#2. Peter has lived in France for many years. When the first book in his Lewis Trilogy The Blackhouse was rejected by UK publishers he published it in France to great acclaim. It has since become extremely popular in English.
**Read a book set in France.
In Picardy's Fields by Hannah Byron READ 9/5/23 3*
#3. Peter May was born in Scotland. Many of his books take place there or have main characters who are Scottish.
**Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
Dirt Town by Hayley Scrivenor(AA) READ 3/5/23 4*
#4. The first book in May's Enzo Files series was published in 2006. It features Enzo McCleod, a Scots forensic scientist working in France.
**Read a book from a series.
Buried on the Fens by Joy Ellis READ 5/5/23 3*
BONUS
**Read a book by Peter May
Coffin Road READ 13/5/23 3*
Mod
May 2023 Featured Author - Peter May4/4 DONE
2/1 AA
#1. Read a thriller Coffin Road Peter May 5/5 ★★★★ AA
#2. Read a book set in France. All the Devils Are Here Louise Penny 5/12 ★★★★
#3. Read a book set in the country where you LIVE or were born US Treasure State C.J. Box 5/2 ★★★★★
#4. Read a book from a series. Melbourne Trilogy #1 The Mystery of a Hansom Cab Fergus Hume 5/4 ★★★ AA
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Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
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May's 2023's Featured Author is Peter May
This is a two-part challenge, where you are welcome to complete either the task section or the spell section, or both. A book may be used only one time for this challenge.
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TASKS
#1. Peter May is an internationally known, bestselling author of thrillers. He has written three very popular series, The Lewis Trilogy, The Enzo Files and The China Thrillers.
**Read a book with the number 3 in the page count or publication year OR
**Read a thriller
#2. Peter has lived in France for many years. When the first book in his Lewis Trilogy The Blackhouse was rejected by UK publishers he published it in France to great acclaim. It has since become extremely popular in English.
**Read a book which has been translated from another language OR
**Read a book set in France.
#3. Peter May was born in Scotland. Many of his books take place there or have main characters who are Scottish.
**Read a book set in Scotland OR
**Read a book set in the country where you live or were born.
#4. The first book in May's Enzo Files series was published in 2006. It features Enzo McCleod, a Scots forensic scientist working in France.
**Read a book where either the author or the main character has a Z in their name OR
**Read a book from a series.
BONUS
**Read a book by Peter May
SPELL IT OUT
Peter May (first, last or both)
Bestseller
Thriller
France
Scotland
Blackhouse
Enzo McCleod (first, last or both)
Series
Trilogy