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**Winter Challenge - 1/6/23 - 31/8/23**

Do you need some help in getting through those series you have on your shelf? Well our Winter 2023 Challenge will do just that!

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 FOUR Aussie Authors)

As an additional challenge to "b", read as many from series as you can :)

Rules and guidelines: Here

**Completed Challenges: When you have completed your challenge, please post your entire completed challenge as a new message indicating you have finished. A completed challenge must have the following information: (1) Link to book title, (2) Author's name, (3) Date you finished reading your book, (4) Your rating.
**Once you've posted your completed challenge, your name will be ticked off the list.

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level:
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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 - PLEASE NOTE: All those doing EASY, it's "a" OR "b", not a combination of both...

✅Alex
✅Amanda
Amy
✅Ashleigh
✅Barbara
✅Brenda
✅Carol
✅Carolyn
✅Catsalive
✅Cherie
Christene
✅Clare
✅Elisabeth
✅Heather
✅Helen
✅Jackmeister
✅Jane
✅Janine
✅Jasmine
✅Jazzy
✅Jenn
✅Jenny
✅Jonquil
✅Jonquil - Part 2
✅Jules
Katrina
✅Kerri_M
✅Kim
✅Kylie H
✅Lorraine
✅Mari
✅MaryG2E
✅Meg
Niamh
✅PattyMacDotComma
✅Phrynne
✅Rachel
✅Sarah
✅Sharon
✅Sharon Louise
✅Steve
✅Sue S
✅TheMadHatter
✅Trevor
✅Trish
✅Tr1sha

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/21 - 31/8/21
Level: Hard
12/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Next Girl Missing by L.A. Larkin 4★s 7/6/23 AA

b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
The Last Lifeboat by Hazel Gaynor 5★s 5/6/23

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Her Deadly Truth by L.A. Larkin 4★s 12/6/23 AA

b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Barren Grounds by B. Michael Radburn 4★s 29/6/23 AA

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Blind Fear by Brandon Webb 4★s 14/7/23

b. Read the third book on your TBR
Murder in the Meadow by Faith Martin 5★s 3/6/23

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Killer Traitor Spy by Tim Ayliffe 5★s 2/7/23 AA

b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Shot of Tequila by J.A. Konrath 3★s 29/7/23 April 12th, 2009

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
The Giving Tree by Phillipa Nefri Clark 5★s 1/8/23 AA

b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
Making Up Amanda by Rozzi Bazzani 3.5★s 11/6/23 AA Helen

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
The Last Orphan by Kate Hewitt 5★s 8/6/23

b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates 5★s 12/7/23 AA

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Hard
12/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Blind Men Don't Dial Zero by C.A. Larmer AA 4 stars 28/8/23
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Violet Kelly and the Jade Owl by Fiona Britton 3 stars 26/7/23

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Death Comes to Marlow by Robert Thorogood 5 stars 4/6/23
b. Read a book which has a two word title
The Patriarch by Martin Walker 5 stars 3/8/23

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Murder in the Drawing Room by C.J. Archer AA 4 stars 12/6/23
b. Read the third book on your TBR
The Shadow Murders by Jussi Adler-Olsen 4 stars 8/6/23

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Steeped in Malice by Vicki Delany 4 stars 15/7/23
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The Summer Place by Janette Paul AA 4 stars 25/6/23

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Murder at a Cape Bookstore by Maddie Day 4 stars 16/8/23
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars. (Angela)
Return to Valetto by Dominic Smith AA 3 stars 13/6/23

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
A Newlywed’s Guide to Fortune and Murder by Dianne Freeman 4 stars 17/6/23
b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Light on Snow by Anita Shreve 5 stars 3/8/23

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Hard
12/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold finished 6/6/23 4⭐
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Friends & Dark Shapes by Kavita Bedford (AA) finished 4/7/23 4⭐

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Wayward finished 5/8/23 3.5⭐
b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
The Bay by Allie Reynolds(AA) finished 10/6/23 4⭐

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
The Relentless Moon finished 18/6/23 4⭐
b. Read the third book on your TBR
Exile and the Kingdom finished 17/8/23 2.5⭐

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
A Trail Through Time by Jodi Taylor finished 31/7/23 3.5⭐
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The Anniversary by Stephanie Bishop (AA) finished 16/7/23 5⭐

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle finished 20/7/23 3⭐
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
The Good Wife of Bath by Karen Brooks (AA) finished 2/7/23 4.5⭐

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
The Sun Sister finished 15/6/23 3⭐
b. Read a book which is set in winter.
The Siege by Helen Dunmore finished 17/8/23 4⭐

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Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Hard
12/12
Completed 18th August

☔️ 1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Cutters End by Margaret Hickey *AA* (Detective Sergeant Mark Ariti) 14/06 4★
☔️ 1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Crows Nest by Nikki Mottram *AA* 12/07 4.5★

☔️ 2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Dead Lions by Mick Herron (Slough House) 24/07 4.5★
☔️ 2b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Deadly Falls by Phillipa Nefri Clark *AA* 18/08 3★

☔️ 3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Bound To Execute by A.C.F. Bookens (St Marin’s Cozy Mystery) 11/08 4.5★
☔️ 3b. Read the third book on your TBR.
The Secrets of Lost Stones by Melissa Payne 03/07 4★

☔️ 4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Silent Voices by Ann Cleeves (Vera Stanhope) 21/06 4★
☔️ 4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Homecoming by Kate Morton (April 2023) *AA* 11/06 5★

☔️ 5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Lord James Harrington and the Christmas Mystery by Lynn Florkiewicz (Lord James Harrington) 10/06 3.5★
☔️ 5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid 04/06 5★

☔️ 6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Paper Cuts by Ellery Adams (Secret, Book and Scone Society) 27/07 4★
☔️ 6b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Whiteout by Ragnar Jónasson 30/06 4★

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Easy
6/6 (min 2 AAs)

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
The Bay by Allie Reynolds (AA) ✅ 3* (4/6)

2b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich ✅ 4* (4/6)

3b. Read the third book on your TBR
Confessions on the 7:45 by Lisa Unger ✅ 2* (6/6)

4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Homecoming by Kate Morton (AA) ✅ 3* (15/6)

5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
A Home Among the Snow Gums by Stella Quinn Karren Sandercock (AA) ✅ 4* (2/6)

6b. Read a book which is set in winter
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman ✅ 3* (5/6)

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Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Hard
12/12 books (min 4 AA)

✔ 1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
The Devil Stone by Caro Ramsay (read 9 Aug) 4.5★
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
✔ Killing Me by Michelle Gagnon (read 2 June) 4★

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
✔ Dark Corners by Megan Goldin AA (read 14 Jul)
b. Read a book which has a two word title
✔ Barren Grounds by B. Michael Radburn AA (read 12 jun) 3★

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
✔ Cozy Up to Blood by Colin Conway (read 14 June 4★
b. Read the third book on your TBR
✔ Who Cries for the Lost by C.S. Harris (read 7 June) 5★

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
✔ Killer Traitor Spy by Tim Ayliffe AA (read 29 Jun) 5★
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
✔ Cozy Up To Murder by Colin Conway April 2020 (read 13 June ) 5★

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
✔ Murder in the Belltower by Helena Dixon (read 3 June) 4★
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
✔ The One and Only Dolly Jamieson by Lisa Ireland (Brenda, Sharon) AA (read 9 Jul)

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
✔ The Bridge by Matt Brolly (read 11 July) 4.5★
b. Read a book which is set in winter.
✔ Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates AA (Read 27 June) 3.5★

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Hard x 2
24/24

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series. - Completed
Flip-Flops and Murder by H.Y. Hanna (Barefoot Slueth Series) AA 3 stars 5/6/23
Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur (Riley Jenson Guardian Series) AA 5 stars 2/6/23

b. Read a book by an author you have never read before. - Completed
The Proxy Bride by Zoe Boccabella AA 4 stars 5/7/23
Forever Home by Graham Norton 3 stars 12/6/23

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series. - Completed
Seashells and Murder by H.Y. Hanna (Barefoot Slueth Series) AA 3 stars 6/6/23
Kissing Sin by Keri Arthur (Riley Jenson Guardian Series) AA 5 stars 2/6/23

b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!) - Completed
Paradise Valley by Jennifer Scoullar AA 4 stars 19/6/23
Day's End by Garry Disher AA 5 stars 3/7/23

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series. - Completed
One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews (The Innkeeper Chronicles) 5 stars 9/6/23
Tempting Evil by Keri Arthur (Riley Jenson Guardian Series) AA 5 stars 3/6/23

b. Read the third book on your TBR - Completed
The Wrong Woman by J.P. Pomare 4 stars 9/6/23
Sunrise Over Mercy Court by Fiona McCallumAA 3 stars 28/8/23

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series. Completed
Sweep of the Blade by Ilona Andrews (The Innkeeper Chronicles) 5 stars 14/6/23
Dangerous Games by Keri Arthur (Riley Jenson Guardian Series) AA 5 stars 7/6/23

b. Read a book which was published in April (any year) Completed
A Woman's Work by Victoria PurmanAA 4 stars 24/8/23
The Wonderful Thing about Phoenix Rose by Josephine MoonAA 4 stars 18/6/23

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series. - Completed
The Hallowed Hunt by Yasmine Galenorn (The Wild Hunt Series) 5 stars 3/6/23
Embraced by Darkness by Keri Arthur (Riley Jenson Guardian Series) AA 5 stars 15/6/23

b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars. - Completed
Keeping Up Appearances by Tricia Stringer AA 4 stars 6/6/23
Raspberry Tart Terror by Addison Moore 4 stars 13/6/23

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series. - Completed
The Silver Mist by Yasmine Galenorn 5 stars 3/6/23
The Darkest Kiss by Keri Arthur (Riley Jenson Guardian Series) AA 5 stars 21/6/23

b. Read a book which is set in winter. - Completed
Beartown by Fredrik Backman 4 stars 10/8/23
Wyoming Winter by Diana Palmer 5 stars 5/6/23

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Hard
12/12
5/4 AA

🌼1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Flip-Flops and Murder, H.Y. Hanna, 6/12/23, 3*, AA
🌼b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Bitter Wash Road, Garry Disher, 6/7/23, 3*, AA

🌼2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
The Lullaby Man, Anni Taylor, 6/12/23, 3*, AA
🌼b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Frenchman's Creek, Daphne du Maurier, 6/1/23, 3*

🌼3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
The Girl from the Tea Garden, Janet MacLeod Trotter, 6/2/23, 3*
🌼b. Read the third book on your TBR
Go Set a Watchman,Harper Lee, 6/4/23, 3*

🌼4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Till Death Do Us Tart, H.Y. Hanna, 7/1/23, 4*, AA
🌼b. Read a book which was published in April (any year) The Secrets of Summer House, Rachel Burton, 6/27/23, 4*, published 21 April 2022

🌼5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
A Murderous Yarn, Monica Ferris, 7/4/23, 2*
🌼b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
Murder in the Basement, Anthony Berkeley, 6/6/23, 4*, (Jazzy)

🌼6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Joe Country, Mick Herron, 6/4/23, 3*
🌼b. Read a book which is set in winter.
The Winter Sea, Di Morrissey, 6/17/23, 3*, AA

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Hard
12/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Murder of a Werewolf by April Fernsby 14/6/23 4★
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Reputation by Sarah Vaughan10/6/23 3★

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
A Botanist's Guide to Flowers and Fatality by Kate Khavari21/6/23 4★
b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Gathering Dark by Candice Fox 17/6/23 4★ AA

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Nell by Annie Seaton 7/7/23 4★ AA
b. Read the third book on your TBR
The Good Wife of Bath by Karen Brooks 22/7/23 4★ AA

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Killer Traitor Spy by Tim Ayliffe 23/7/23 4★AA
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Away with the Fairies by Kerry Greenwood (pub April 1 2001) 4/8/23 4★AA

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
The Vanished Man by Jeffery Deaver 31/7/23 4★
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
Just a Regular Boy by Catherine Ryan Hyde 12/6/23 4★(Brenda)

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith 10/7/23 3★
b. Read a book which is set in winter.
All We Could Still Have by Diane Barnes 2/7/23 4★

I'm in!! I'm currently in European summer, but it really feels like Australian winter right now!

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Hard
12/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Blind Men Don't Dial Zero by C.A. Larmer AA ★★★☆☆ 14/6
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
No Good Deed by Diane Hester AA ★★★★☆ 14/7

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Hide by Lisa Gardner ★★★★☆ 6/7
b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Amethyst Pledge by Leonie Rogers AA ★★★★☆ 30/7

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
The Blood Traitor by Lynette Noni AA ★★★★☆ 25/6
b. Read the third book on your TBR
The Aeronaut's Windlass by Jim Butcher ★★★★☆ 24/7

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Wrath by John Gwynne ★★★★★ 9/6
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The School that Escaped the Nazis: The True Story of the Schoolteacher Who Defied Hitler by Deborah Cadbury (April 22nd, 2022) ★★★★★ 10/7

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
The Long Cosmos by Terry Pratchett ★★★☆☆ 1/7
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
The Nowhere Child by Christian White AA (Marianne) ★★★★☆ 27/7

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
The Hanging Tree by Ben Aaronovitch ★★★★☆ 18/7
b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Winterkeep by Kristin Cashore ★★★★☆ 21/6

I love these challenges Brenda! I'd like to join, please ❤️

Complete!
Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Hard
12/12
4/4 AA



❄️ 1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
🦘The Agatha Christie Book Club (2012) - C.A. Larmer AA The Murder Mystery Book Club (#1) 26/7/23 4🔹
❄️ 1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
The Devotion of Suspect X (2005) - Keigo Higashino 24/6/23 5🔹

❄️ 2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
🦘Silent Bud Deadly (2019) - H.Y. Hanna AA The English Cottage Garden Mysteries #2 31/7/23 5🔹
❄️ 2b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
The Castle (1926) - Franz Kafka 22/6/23 4🔹

❄️ 3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
🦘 Doom and Bloom (2019) - H.Y. HannaAA The English Cottage Garden Mysteries #3 1/9/23 5🔹
❄️ 3b. Read the third book on your TBR
The Man Who Laughs (1869) - Victor Hugo 9/6/23 4🔹

❄️ 4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Trowel and Error (2020) - H.Y. HannaThe English Cottage Garden Mysteries #4 17/9/23 6🔹
❄️ 4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The Lodger (1913) - Marie Belloc Lowndes 4/6/23 5🔹

❄️ 5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
From Russia With Love (1957) - Ian Fleming James Bond (Original Series) #5 2/7/23 5🔹
❄️ 5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
The Millstone (1965) - Margaret Drabble Trisha 1/7/23 5🔹

❄️ 6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
🦘Cooking the Books (2011) - Kerry Greenwood AA Corinna Chapman #6 2/8/23 5🔹
❄️ 6b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Crossed Skis (1952) - Carol Carnac AKA E.C.R. Lorac 17/6/23 5🔹

I would love to join, please Brenda!

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Hard - 12 books ("a" PLUS "b" of the criteria) - minimum FOUR Aussie Authors)
Progress: 12/12 AA: 4/4

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series. Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor by Stephanie Barron (Jane Austen Mysteries #1) (31/7) 4*
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before. After You Were Gone by Vikki Wakefield AA (21/8) 4*

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series. Death Comes to Marlow by Robert Thorogood (The Marlow Murder Club #2) (12/6) 4*
b. Read a book which has a two word title. Day's End by Garry Disher AA (6/7) 5*

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series. A Mischief of Rats by Sarah Yarwood-Lovett (Dr. Nell Ward Mysteries #3) (4/7) 4*
b. Read the third book on your TBR A Blind Eye by Marion Todd (3rd on NetGalley TBR for June) (8/6) 4.5*

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series. Devil's Way by Robert Bryndza (Kate Marshall #4) (17/6) 4.5*
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year) Murder in Merrywell by Jane Bettany (published 18 April 2023) (5/8) 4*

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series. Jane and the Stillroom Maid by Stephanie Barron (Jane Austen Mysteries #5) (4/6) 5*
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars. The Running Club by Ali Lowe (Helen and Suzanne) AA (20/8) 4*

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series. The Outcast Dead by Elly Griffiths (Ruth Galloway #6) (14/6) 4.5*
b. Read a book which is set in winter. The Summer Party by Rebecca Heath (despite the title, only the flashback scenes are set in summer!) AA (12/7) 4*

Chloe wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Participants"
Chloe Ross West Hollywood, CA.
Still deciding what to read first."

Welcome Chloe :) Use this (your original) post to create your challenge, choosing whether to read A or B or both - this will be where you'll go to your post to edit your challenge at any time.

Welcome to our Winter challenge everyone! You're all linked :)

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Hard
12/12 6/6 AA

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Kakadu Sunset Annie Seaton 5* 11/06/23 AA
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
We of the Never Never Jeannie Gunn 3* 30/06/23 AA

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Silver Chris Hammer 14/06/23 5* AA
b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Jasmine Sea Phillipa Nefri Clark 4* 10/06/23 AA

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Trust Chris Hammer 15/06/23 4* AA
b. Read the third book on your TBR
My Lovely Wife Samantha Downing 17/06/23 5*

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
D is for Deadbeat Sue Grafton 3* 12/06/23
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
My Oxford Year Julia Whelan 4* 18/06/23

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
The Fiery Cross Diana Gabaldon 5* 18/08/23
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
The Night Ferry Michael Robotham 22/06/23 4* AA

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
A Breath of Snow and Ashes Diana Gabaldon 5* 24/08/23
b. Read a book which is set in winter.
The Ice Killer Ross Greenwood 4* 03/06/23

Level: Hard - 12 books ("a" PLUS "b" of the criteria) - minimum FOUR Aussie Authors)
Progress: 0/12 AA: 0/4

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series. The Alienist ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before. Spanian (AA) ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series. Vamphyri!
b. Read a book which has a two word title. Eggshell Skull (AA) ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series. The Haunted Queen
b. Read the third book on your TBR Shoe Dog

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series. The House of Chains ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩
b. Read a book which was published in April The Secret River (AA) ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series. Midnight Tides
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars. Atomic Habits ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series. Ruby Circle
b. Read a book which is set in winter. Cold Enough for Snow (AA) ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩

Welcome Jasmine and Jules, you're both linked!

I'm in!

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Hard
Progress: 12/12 (AA 4/4) - COMPLETED 27/8/23

1a. Read a book which is first in a series - Titan #1:-
Habit by T.J. Brearton -
- FINISHED 28/7/23 - 4* (9/10)

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before:-
The Death of the Heart by Elizabeth Bowen -
- FINISHED 17/6/23 - 3* (6.5/10)

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series - Lucic & Buchanan #2:-
Dead Man's Creek by Chris Hammer - AA -
- FINISHED 8/8/23 - 5* (9.5/10)

2b. Read a book which has a two word title:-
Scary Monsters by Michelle de Kretser - AA -
- FINISHED 14/7/23 - 4* (9/10)

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series - Master Mercurius #3:-
Dishonour and Obey by Graham Brack -
- FINISHED 23/8/23 - 4* (9/10)

3b. Read a book which is 3rd on your TBR - my 2023 TBR:-
The Power of the Dog by Don Winslow -
- FINISHED 26/8/23 - 4* (9/10)

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series - Porter Sisters #4:-
Hidden Valley by Annie Seaton - AA -
- FINISHED 29/7/23 - 4* (9/10)

4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year) - 1 April 2009:-
Smoke and Whispers by Mick Herron -
- FINISHED 19/7/23 - 3* (7/10)

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series - Erika Foster #5:-
Cold Blood by Robert Bryndza -
- FINISHED 6/7/23 - 4* (9/10)

5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars - Phrynne:-
The Stepchild by Nicole Trope - AA -
- FINISHED 24/8/23 - 5* (9.5/10)

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series - Millennium #6:-
The Girl Who Lived Twice by David Lagercrantz -
- FINISHED 27/8/23 - 4* (9/10)

6b. Read a book which is set in winter:-
The Children's Blizzard by David Laskin -
- FINISHED 9/8/23 - 4* (9/10)

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Bookcovers for b):

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Hard
12/12 (4 AA) as of 30/8/23

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Captive Prince by C.S. Pacat AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 10/6/23

b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Cloudstreet by Tim Winton AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4.5 Stars) - 23/7/23



2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 15/6/23

b. Read a book which has a two word title
Watching You by Michael Robotham AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 25/6/23



3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
The 5 Greatest Warriors by Matthew Reilly AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 12/8/23

b. Read the third book on your TBR
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 28/8/23



4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 15/7/23

b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Power of Five by Alex Lidell
First published April 29, 2018
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars) - 26/6/23



5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Anne's House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars) - 14/8/23

b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling (Cherie gave 5 Stars)
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars) - 8/7/23



6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Anne of Ingleside by L.M. Montgomery
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (2.5 Stars) - 30/8/23

b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Winter in Paradise by Elin Hilderbrand
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (2 Stars) - 6/7/23

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level:
6/6

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series. -- Return to evil by John Carson --5★ -- 08/08/2023

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series. -- Acceptable Risk by Lynette Eason -- 4★ -- 29/08/2023

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series - - Protecting Their Destiny by Erin Moira O'Hara -- AA -- 5★ -- 31/08/2023

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series. -- The Crying Season by D.K. Hood -- 5★ -- 30/08/2023

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series -- Devil's Table by Kate Rhodes -- 5★ - 02/06/2023

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series. -- Alone with a Killer by Bill Kitson -- 5★ -- 24/08/2023

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Easy - 6 books ("a" OR "b" of the criteria) - minimum TWO Aussie Authors
6/6

1
b. ✅Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Breathing Under Water - Sophie Hardcastle Read 10/7/23 ★★★★ 🐨

2
b.✅ Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Corpse Road - David J. Gatward Read 17/07/23 ★★★ and a half

3
b. ✅ Read the third book on your TBR
Hell to Pay - Garry Disher Read 04/08/23 ★★★★ 🐨

4 ✅
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Home Before Night - J.P. Pomare Read 28/08/23 ★★

5 ✅
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars. (Friend: Clare Snow)
James and the Giant Peach - Roald Dahl Read 28/06/23 ★★★★

6
b. ✅Read a book which is set in winter.
The Girls in the Snow - Stacy Green Read 30.07.23 ★★★.5

**Winter Challenge - 1/6/23 - 31/8/23**
1/06/23 - 31 /08/23

Level: Easy - 6 books ("a" OR "b" of the criteria) - minimum TWO Aussie Authors
6/6 AA 4/4

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
✔️➡️b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
The Keepers of the Lighthouse by Kaye Dobbie AA....4* 07/07/23

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!)
Watching You by Michael Robotham AA....4.5* 30/08/23

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
✔️➡️b. Read the third book on your TBR
The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne....4* 26/08/23

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
✔️➡️b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Fool Me Once by Karly Lane AA....3.5* 15/06/23

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
✔️➡️b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
None the Wiser by Rachel Amphlett AA....4.5* 20/06/23

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
✔️➡️b. Read a book which is set in winter
The Missing Ones by Patricia Gibney....4* 14/08/23

Brenda, can I ask if Easy option chosen, can books be from a combination of a and b?

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Easy
6/6


1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.

Next Girl Missing L.A. Larkin AA Done 4* 2/8/23 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

2b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)

Mystic Ridge Lucy Lever Done 4* 9/8/23 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


3b. Read the third book on your TBR

The Sheikh's Unsuitable Bride Liz Fielding Done 5* 30/7/23 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)

Home Before Night J.P. Pomare AA Done 4* 8/6/2023 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.

The Library at Wagtail Ridge Janet Gover AA Done 5* 21/7/2023 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


6b. Read a book which is set in winter.

Billionaire's Snowbound Marriage Reunion Justine Lewis AA Done 4* 9/8/23 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...



I have finished this challenge :)

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/21 - 31/8/21
Level: Easy - 6/6 (AA 2/2)

✔️ 1b. ● Lenny's Book of Everything by Karen Foxlee *AA* (28.July - 4 ✪'s)

✔️ 2b. ● The Passengers by John Marrs (13.June - 4 ✪'s)

✔️ 3b. ● Young and Damned and Fair: The Life and Tragedy of Catherine Howard at the Court of Henry VIII by Gareth Russell (18.Aug - 3 ✪'s)

✔️ 4b. ● Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro (26.July - 2 ✪'s)

✔️ 5b. ● What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher (12.July - 4 ✪'s)

✔️ 6b. ● Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy *AA* (11.July - 3 ✪'s)

Suckered in again! I’m in. I’ll be back with some books.

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Hard
12/12 AA 5/4

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly 13/6/23 4 stars 1st in Mickey Haller series

b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Youth by J.M. Coetzee 14/7/23 3 stars AA

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Peace by Garry Disher 7/7/23 4 stars AA

b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Rain Music by Di Morrissey AA 19/8/23 3 stars


3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Fall by Candice Fox 14/7/23 4 stars AA

b. Read the third book on your TBR
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce 5/6/23 2 stars


4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series. 4th in Colonel Race series
Sparkling Cyanide by Agatha Christie 29/7/23 4 stars

b. Read a book which was published in April (any year) 1996
Sunset Express by Robert Crais 28/7/23 4 stars


5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
For the Sake of Elena by Elizabeth George 23/6/23 4 stars

b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars. Jammin' Jenny
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 10/6/23 4 stars


6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Missing Joseph by Elizabeth George 28/6/23 4 stars

b. Read a book which is set in winter
Consolation by Garry Disher AA 16/8/23 4 stars


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Pop me down- sounds like a good nudge I need to finish (and start) some series
Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
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

I’m opting as usual for Easy

Kim wrote: "I'm in!

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Easy
Progress: 0/6 (AA 0/2)

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before:-
The Death of the Heart by [author:Eli..."

Kim I'm afraid you've got it wrong. You have to have EITHER "a" OR "b" for EASY. Not a mixture of both. Sorry. Can you fix it please? Thanks :)

Trish wrote: "Brenda, can I ask if Easy option chosen, can books be from a combination of a and b?"

No Trish - EITHER "a" OR "b" please :)

Carol wrote: "I’m opting as usual for Easy"

Carol, make sure you choose one or the other option in that case :) Thanks!

Ashleigh wrote: "Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/21 - 31/8/21
Level: Easy - 0/6 (AA 0/2)

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series:

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series:
● [book:Wundersmith: The Calling of Morr..."

Ashleigh, "a" OR "b" please, not a combination of both :) Thanks.

Welcome all. You're linked to here :)

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Hard
12/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Bye Bye Baby by Fiona McIntosh(AA) READ 12/6/23 3*
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Under A Cerulean Sky by Jane Coverdale(AA) READ 11/6/23 4*

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Eliza by Annie Seaton(AA) READ 13/6/23 4*
b. Read a book which has a two word title
The Rush by Michelle Prak(AA) READ 6/6/23 3*

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Dead Horse Gap by Lee Christine(AA) READ 15/6/23 4*
b. Read the third book on your TBR
With Love from London by Sarah Jio READ 19/6/23 4*

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
The Girl in the Ground by Stacy Green READ 20/6/23 4*
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin READ 18/6/23 3*

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Evie by Annie Seaton(AA) READ 22/6/23 3*
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend (Brenda) gave five stars.
The Homecoming by Alison Stuart(AA) READ 4/6/23 5*

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Cherry by Annie Seaton(AA) READ 26/6/23 3*
b. Read a book which is set in winter.
The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn READ 26/6/23 3*

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Easy
6/6

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
The Bandit Queens - Parini Shroff - 19/06/2023 - 4*

2b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
The Anniversary - Stephanie Bishop - AA - 06/06/2023 - 3.5*

3b. Read the third book on your TBR
The Angry Women's Choir - Meg Bignell - AA - 13/06/2023 - 3.5*

4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa - Stephen Buoro - 25/06/2023 - 2.5*

5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
A Heart That Works - Rob Delaney - 22/06/2023 - 5*

6b. Read a book which is set in winter
Migrations - Charlotte McConaghy - AA - 9/06/2023 - 4.5*

Brenda wrote: "Trish wrote: "Brenda, can I ask if Easy option chosen, can books be from a combination of a and b?"

No Trish - EITHER "a" OR "b" please :)"

Thank you for clarifying that Brenda, I see I am not the only one who was uncertain..I will stick to option 'b' and may go for a personal 'medium' doing as many of 'a' 😉

I’m in!

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Easy
0/6

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Little Girls Sleeping by Jennifer Chase - 4⭐️ - 25/7/23

2b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Earthly Delights by Kerry Greenwood - AA 🇦🇺 - 4⭐️ - 19/7/23

3b. Read the third book on your TBR
Blood on the Moon by James Ellroy - 4⭐️ - 25/6/23

4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year) - April 3 2007
White Night by Jim Butcher - 4⭐️ - 12/8/23

5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars. - TheMysteryMO
The Fourth Monkey by J.D. Barker - 5⭐️ - 16/7/23

6b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Say You're Sorry by Michael Robotham - AA 🇦🇺 - 4⭐️ - 18/6/23

I missed the Autumn challenge (first one in ages) so I'm going to attempt Hard.

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level:
0/?

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
The Devil's Jump by Peter Doyle (Bill Glasheen) - AA 5 ❄

b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas 3 ❄

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Taken by Dinuka McKenzie
(Detective Kate Miles) - AA 4 ❄
b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
The Bat by Jo Nesbø 3 ❄

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Down the Darkest Road by Tami Hoag
(Oak Knoll) 5 ❄
b. Read the third book on your TBR
Long Road to Mercy by David Baldacci 3 ❄

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Blood Moon by Garry Disher
(Inspector Challis, #5) -AA 5 ❄
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix 5 ❄

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye by David Lagercrantz
(Millennium) 4 ❄
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
Where Serpents Sleep by C.S. Harris 4 ❄

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Catch Me by Lisa Gardner
(detective D.D.Warren) 5 ❄
b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Cutters End by Margaret Hickey - AA 4 ❄

Trish wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Trish wrote: "Brenda, can I ask if Easy option chosen, can books be from a combination of a and b?"

No Trish - EITHER "a" OR "b" please :)"

Thank you for clarifying that Brenda, I ..."

I was one of those who thought I could pick and choose as well, lol. Have to rethink my options now, lol

Here we go - a great way to get through some series! Go Hard or Go Home I say lol!


1a.Read a book which is 1st in a series. -Cry of the Curlew by Peter Watt AA
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.Game Day by Miriam Sved AA
2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.Marking Time by Elizabeth Jane Howard
b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)American Journeys by Don Watson AA

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.Dawnlands by Philippa Gregory
b. Read the third book on your TBRMrs. March by Virginia Feito

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.The White Monkey by John Galsworthy
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)Quicksand by Steve Toltz AA (april 2015)

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.The Silver Spoon by John Galsworthy
b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.The Pale Horseman by Bernard Cornwell

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.Swan Song by John Galsworthy
b. Read a book which is set in winter.Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie

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Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Hard (4AA)
12/12 @ 20-AUG-2023 COMPLETED

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series : Dark Path by Melissa F Miller 08-JUN2023 3*
1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before: Mean Streak by Sandra Brown 03-JUN-2023 5*


2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series: The Collectors by David Baldacci 27-JUN-2023 4*
2b. Read a book which has a two word title : Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich 16-JUN-2023 4*


3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series :Outback Escape: The Sister by Annie Seaton (216p) AA 18-JUN-2023 4*
3b. Read the third book on your TBR (Aussie Books TBR) : Fetish by Tara Moss AA 06-JUN-2023 3*


4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series : Outback Wind: The Jillaroo by Annie Seaton AA 10-JUL-2023 3*
4b. Read a book which was published in April : Anxious People by Fredrik Backman 20-AUG-2023 5*


5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series : Outback Dawn: The Visitor by Annie Seaton AA 15-AUG-2023 3*
5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars : Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë 07-JUL-2023 4*


6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series : Rattlesnake Crossing by J.A. Jance 03-JUN-2023 4*
6b. Read a book which is set in winter : Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb 05-JUN-2023 4*

Welcome everyone - you're linked to here :)

Please count me in for Easy.
Did not complete.

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Falling - 10.06.23 - 3 Stars ⭐️

2b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Gallipoli Street - 25.06.23 - 3 Stars ⭐️ (AA)

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series
Fallen in Love - 1.07.23 - 3 Stars ⭐️

Brenda wrote: "Kim wrote: "I'm in!

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Easy
Progress: 0/6 (AA 0/2)

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before:-
The Death of the Heart by..."


Sorted that - sorry, misunderstood the requirements!

Kim wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Kim wrote: "I'm in!

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Easy
Progress: 0/6 (AA 0/2)

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before:-
[book:The Death of the ..."

Thanks Kim, no problems :)

Welcome Amy, you're linked :)

Jenn wrote: "Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Hard x 2
0/24

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Flip-Flops and Murder by H.Y. Hanna (Barefoot Slueth Ser..."

Wow Jenn!! Good job :)

I would like to join. Still working on my choices

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 31/8/23
Level: Easy
6/6
3 AA

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
✔ How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie Read 30/6. 4★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Where You Left Us by Rhiannon Wilde AA

2b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
✔ The Vanished by Celia Rees Read 11/7. 3★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

3b. Read the third book on your TBR
✔ A Hunger of Thorns by Lili Wilkinson Read 31/8. 3★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... AA

4b. Read a book which was published in April (2013)
✔ Joyous & Moonbeam by Richard Yaxley Read 23/7. 4★ AA

5b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
✔ We Could Be Something by Will Kostakis Read 21/7. 5★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... AA

6b. Read a book which is set in winter.
✔ A Large Measure of Snow: A Tale from Kinloch by Denzil Meyrick Read 3/7. 3★ Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...