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**Annual Aussie Authors Only Challenge - Book Bingo - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26**



Instructions
Each bingo space has a task in it. Complete a space by reading a book which matches the task. For tasks which ask for a book cover make sure you show it please. This one is our AUSSIE AUTHORS ONLY challenge for 2026.

Level One Easy: Complete a minimum of three lines - 15 books
Level Two Hard: Complete all five rows - 25 books

You may choose to use a mix of vertical and horizontal rows but if you do then remember to read two books for the squares you cross.

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.


Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level:
0/?

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover
b. Book you bought
c. Male MC
d. Female author
e. One word title

2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction
b. etc

Participants

Amy
Angela
Anita
Bec
Brenda
Carol
Carolyn
Catsalive
Clare
Elisabeth
Genevieve
Helen
Jackmeister
Jacinta
Jane
Janelle
Janine
Jasmine
Jenn
Jenny
Kerri_M
Kylie H
Lorraine
Mari
Meg
Mish
Odette
Phrynne
Sally906
Sandysbookaday
Sharon
Sue
Teresa
TheMadHatter
Trish
Tr1sha

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Hard
0/25

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover - Dead Ahead by Susan J. Bruce
b. Book you bought - The Missing by Fleur McDonald
c. Male MC - The Hollow Man by Rachel Amphlett Detective Mark Turpin
d. Female author - The Ironbark Promise by Leonie Kelsall
e. One word title - Iluka by Cassie Stroud



2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction - A Far-flung Life by M.L. Stedman
b. Part of a series - What Evil Hides by Rachel Amphlett Detective Kay Hunter #15
c. Romance - Lavender Hill by Alissa Callen
d. New to you Author - The Butterfly Women by Madeleine Cleary
e. Favourite genre - The Potent Perfume by Helen Goltz Historical Mystery



3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia - The Bee Whisperer by Susan Mackie
b. Female MC - Sparks Fly in Featherwood Falls by Heather Reyburn Ashleigh
c. Set in Rural Australia - Lucy by Annie Seaton Home to the Outback #1
d. Author's name begins with S - Shadows on the Shore by Annie Seaton
e. Title begins with M - Murder Now and Then by Faith Martin



4. ACROSS
a. Four word title - Clouds over Featherwood Falls by Heather Reyburn
b. A book you borrowed - The Sands of Windee by Arthur W. Upfield
c. Male author - Dark Desert Road by Tim Ayliffe
d. Water on cover - The Private Island by Ali Lowe
e. A place in title - One Summer in Italy by Lilly Mirren



5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on cover - The Scent of Promise by Heather Reyburn
b. By a favourite author - Lest Angels Weep by Phillipa Nefri Clark
c. Published 2026 - No Good Deed by Katherine Kovacic 31st March 2026
d. Mystery - Bone Lands by Pip Fioretti
e. Set in another country - Ming and Marie Spy for Freedom by Jackie French Belgium

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Hard
0/25

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover - The Youngest Son by Elizabeth Leydin
b. Book you bought - The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin by Alison Goodman
c. Male MC - The Hollow Man by Rachel Amphlett
d. Female author - No Good Deed byKatherine Kovacic
e. One word title - Carnival by Jack Adams


2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction - The Devil's Steps by Arthur W. Upfield
b. Part of a series - Lest Angels Weep by Phillipa Nefri Clark
c. Romance - Better than the Real Thing by Brooke Crawford
d. New to you Author - The Golden Sister by Suzanne Do
e. Favourite genre - Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief by Benjamin Stevenson


3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia - Odessa by Annie Seaton
b. Female MC - Lest Nobody Lives by Phillipa Nefri Clark
c. Set in Rural Australia - Bitter Wash Road by Garry Disher
d. Author's name begins with S - Weekends with the Sunshine Gardening Society by Sophie Green
e. Title begins with M - The Missing Brides by Helen Goltz


4. ACROSS
a. Four word title - All-Butter ShortDead by H.Y. Hanna
b. A book you borrowed - An Author Bites the Dust by Arthur W. Upfield
c. Male author - Mischance Creek by Garry Disher
d. Water on cover - The Running Club by Ali Lowe
e. A place in title - Saltwater Place by Rhonda Forrest


5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on cover - The General Hospital: A Menzies Mental Health Novel by Anne Buist
b. By a favourite author - Peril on the Indian Pacific by C.A. Larmer
c. Published 2026 - The Even-Handed Booksellers of Edinburgh by Garth Nix
d. Mystery - The Wolf Tree by Laura McCluskey
e. Set in another country - The Dead Yard by Adrian McKinty

I am in 😀

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Easy
0/15

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover - [
b. Book you bought - [book:My Secret Duke|215749642] Sara Bennett
c. Male MC - Silver Chris Hammer
d. Female author - Tears of the Cheetah T.M. Clark
e. One word title - Iluka Cassie Stroud



2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction - The Masterpiece Belinda Alexandra
b. Part of a series - Lavender Hill Alissa Callen
c. Romance - Engaged, Apparently Amy Andrews
d. New to you Author - Dancing with Bees Anna Maynard
e. Favourite genre - Romance- The Last Resort Amanda Hewitt



3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia - Shadows on the Shore Annie Seaton
b. Female MC - Eva Reddy's Trip of a Lifetime Fiona McKenzie Kekic
c. Set in Rural Australia - The Ironbark Promise Leonie Kelsall
d. Author's name begins with S - By the Billabong Annie Seaton
e. Title begins with M - Matthew's Willing Widow: The Bookshop Belles: Prequel Catherine Bilson

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Hard
0/25

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover - A Far-flung Life by M.L. Stedman
b. Book you bought -
c. Male MC - Here Goes Nothing by Steve Toltz
d. Female author - Signs and Wonders: Dispatches from a time of beauty and loss by Delia Falconer
e. One word title - Dusk by Robbie Arnott



2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction - The Lace Weaver by Lauren Chater
b. Part of a series -
c. Romance -
d. New to you Author - In the Time of Foxes by Jo Lennan
e. Favourite genre - Wonders of a Godless World by Andrew McGahan




3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia -
b. Female MC - Pheasants Nest by Louise Milligan
c. Set in Rural Australia - The Labyrinth by Amanda Lohrey
d. Author's name begins with S - A Fraction of the Whole by Steve Toltz
e. Title begins with M - Man Out of Time by Stephanie Bishop



4. ACROSS
a. Four word title -
b. A book you borrowed -
c. Male author - The Gambler by J.P. Pomare
d. Water on cover - Shellybanks by Louise Milligan
e. A place in title - Cairo by Chris Womersley



5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on cover -
b. By a favourite author -
c. Published 2026 - The Cursed Road by Laura McCluskey
d. Mystery - The Wolf Tree by Laura McCluskey
e. Set in another country - The Hollow Bones by Leah Kaminsky

Annual Challenge 2026 - Book Bingo (Aussie Authors Only) - WIP

Level One Easy: Complete a minimum of three lines - 15 books

#2 Across
a: Historical fiction - No Room for Regret by Janeen Ann O'Connell
b: Part of a series - Her Majesty's Necromancer by C.J. Archer
c: Romance - The Baby Whisperer by Fiona McArthur
d: New to you Author - Living Upside Down by John Hickman
e: Favourite genre - The Echo of Broken Dreams by C.J. Archer Fantasy



#3 Across
a: Set in Australia - Christmas Crime in Kingfisher Falls by Phillipa Nefri Clark
b. Female MC - The Antics of Evangeline: Collection 1: Mystery and Mayhem in steampunk Melbourne by Madeleine D'Este
c: Set in Rural Australia - Turn Left by Rhonda Forrest
d: Author's name begins with S - The Secrets We Keep by Shirley Patton
e: Title begins with M - Moonlight and Storm by Nicole R. Taylor



#5 Across
a: Flowers on cover - Lavender Hill by Alissa Callen
b: By a favourite author - Beyond the Grave by C.J. Archer
c: Published 2026 - Iluka by Cassie Stroud
d: Mystery - The Cottage at Whisper Lake by Phillipa Nefri Clark
e: Set in another country - The Last Necromancer by C.J. Archer

Please count me in! Bingo challenges are one of my favourites and love reading Ausssie authors. I will come back with the books later.

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Hard
0/25

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover: Sticks and Stones by Katherine Firkin
b. Book you bought;
The Detective by Matthew Reilly
c. Male MC: The Russian Wife by Barry Maitland
d. Female author: Her Mother's Secret by Natasha Lester
e. One word title: Wake by Shelley Burr



2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction: In Falling Snow by Mary-Rose MacColl
b. Part of a series: The Will of the Many by James Islington
c. Romance: A Stranger in Featherwood Falls by Heather Reyburn
d. New to you Author: One Hundred Years of Betty by Debra Oswald
e. Favourite genre (Historic Fiction): The Midnight Estate by Kelly Rimmer



3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia: Pilbara by Judy Nunn
b. Female MC: Taken by Dinuka McKenzie
c. Set in Rural Australia: The Hiding Place by Kate Mildenhall
d. Author's name begins with S: A Far-flung Life by M.L. Stedman
e. Title begins with M: Melaleuca by Angie Faye Martin



4. ACROSS
a. Four word title: Murder on North Terrace by Lainie Anderson
b. A book you borrowed: Last One Out by Jane Harper
c. Male author: The Long Night by Christian White
d. Water on cover: Murder in the Lakes by Rachel Amphlett
e. A place in title: Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens by Shankari Chandran



5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on cover: At the Foot of the Cherry Tree by Alli Parker
b. By a favourite author - Margaret Hickey
The Creeper by Margaret Hickey
c. Published 2026: Expected Publication 21 April 2026
Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth
d. Mystery: How Bad Things Can Get by Darcy Coates
e. Set in another country: Ghost Empire by Richard Fidler

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Hard
0/25

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover -
b. Book you bought -
c. Male MC -
d. Female author -
e. One word title -

2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction -
b. Part of a series -
c. Romance -
d. New to you Author -
e. Favourite genre -

3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia -
b. Female MC -
c. Set in Rural Australia -
d. Author's name begins with S -
e. Title begins with M -

4. ACROSS
a. Four word title -
b. A book you borrowed -
c. Male author -
d. Water on cover -
e. A place in title -

5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on cover -
b. By a favourite author -
c. Published 2026 -
d. Mystery -
e. Set in another country

Titles to come :)

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Hard
0/30

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover Shadow Reaper by Lynette Noni
b. Book you bought Despair by Lana Pecherczyk
c. Male MC Pride by Lana Pecherczyk
d. Female author An Ill Wind by Margaret Hickey
e. One word title Silver by Chris Hammer



2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction - Daughter of the Murray by Darry Fraser
b. Part of a series - Bia's Blade by Keri Arthur (Relic Hunters Series book 6)
c. Romance - Needle in a Haystack by Karly Lane
d. New to you Author - Barren Cape by Michelle Prak
e. Favourite genre - Castle of Nevers and Nightmares by Lana Pecherczyk (Fantasy)



3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia - The Missing by Fleur McDonald
b. Female MC - Shadows of Wildstone by Mandy Magro
c. Set in Rural Australia - Rumour Has It by Karly Lane
d. Author's name begins with S - So My Ex-Boyfriend is a Serial Killer by Kylie Scott
e. Title begins with M - Melaleuca by Angie Faye Martin



4. ACROSS
a. Four word title - The Milliner of Bendigo by Darry Fraser
b. A book you borrowed - Last Known Contact by Phillipa Nefri Clark
c. Male author - Storm Child by Michael Robotham
d. Water on cover - The Road Trip by Tricia Stringer
e. A place in title - The Lightning Ridge Ladies by Fiona McArthur



5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on cover -The Lucky Sisters by Rachael Johns
b. By a favourite author - The Sinner and the Gunslinger by Lana Pecherczyk
c. Published 2026 - Lest Angels Weep by Phillipa Nefri Clark
d. Mystery - Last One Out by Jane Harper
e. Set in another country - Lust by Lana Pecherczyk (America)

Yay bingo!

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Hard
0/25

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover -
b. Book you bought -
c. Male MC -
d. Female author -
e. One word title -


2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction -
b. Part of a series -
c. Romance -
d. New to you Author -
e. Favourite genre -

3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia -
b. Female MC -
c. Set in Rural Australia -
d. Author's name begins with S -
e. Title begins with M -


4. ACROSS
a. Four word title -
b. A book you borrowed -
c. Male author -
d. Water on cover -
e. A place in title -


5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on cover -
b. By a favourite author -
c. Published 2026 -
d. Mystery -
e. Set in another country -

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Hard
0/25

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover
b. Book you bought
c. Male MC
d. Female author
e. One word title

2. DOWN
a. Book you bought
b. Part of a series
c. Female MC -
d. Book you borrowed
e. Favourite author - Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy



3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia - Burning Mountain by Darcy Tindale (NSW)
b. Female MC
c. Set in rural Australia - Last One Out by Jane Harper
d. Author’s name begins with S
e. Title begins with M - Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth



4. ACROSS
a. Four word title
b. A book you borrowed
c. Male author
d. Water on cover - Legacy by Chris Hammer
e. A place in title



5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on cover
b. By a favourite author
c. Published in 2026
d. Mystery
e. Set in another country

I'm in - as always!

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Hard
0/25

1 across: a. Red cover
b. Book you bought
c. Male MC
d. Female author
e. One word title

2 across: a. Historical fiction
b. Part of a series
c. Romance
d. New to you author
e. Favourite genre

3 Across: a. Set in Australia
b. Female MC
c. Set in rural Australia
d. Author’s name begins with S
e. Title begins with M

4 Across: a. 4 word title
b. Book you borrowed
c. Male author
d. Water on the cover
e. Place in the title

5 across: a. Flowers on the cover
b. By a favourite author
c. Published in 2026
d. Mystery
e. Set in another country

I'm in.

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Easy
0/15

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover - Inappropriation by Lexi Freiman
b. Book you bought -Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton
c. Male MC - The Best of Adam Sharp by Graeme Simsion
d. Female author - Catch Us The Foxes by Nicola West
e. One word title - Trust by Chris Hammer

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2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction - Winter Journey by Diane Armstrong
b. Part of a series - The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey
c. Romance - Better than the Real Thing by Brooke Crawford
d. New to you Author - Unforgiven by Sarah Barrie
e. Favourite genre - Mystery - The Nowhere Child by Christian White

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4. DOWN
a. Female Author - Every Last Suspect by Nicola Moriarty
b. New to you author - Back on Track by Tricia Stringer
c. Author's name begins with S - Snapshots from Home by Sasha Wasley
d. Water on the cover - Love, Just In by Natalie Murray
e. Mystery - The Only Child by Kayte Nunn

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Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Hard
0/25

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover - The Redgum River Retreat by Sandie Docker
b. Book you bought - Rumour Has It by Karly Lane
c. Male MC - Legacy by Chris Hammer
d. Female author - Last One Out by Jane Harper
e. One word title - Australiana by Yumna Kassab



2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction - The Adventuress of Albany by Darry Fraser
b. Part of a series - Last Bridge Before Home by Lily Malone
c. Romance - Where the Heart Is by Nicola Marsh
d. New to you Author - An Ill Wind by Margaret Hickey
e. Favourite genre - The Soldier's Daughter by Fiona McIntosh



3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia - A Disappearing Act by Jo Dixon
b. Female MC - Eva Reddy's Trip of a Lifetime by Fiona McKenzie Kekic
c. Set in Rural Australia - Cockatoo Cove by Maya Linnell
d. Author's name begins with S - The Bellbird River Country Choir by Sophie Green
e. Title begins with M - Melting Moments by Anna Goldsworthy



4. ACROSS
a. Four word title - When Sleeping Women Wake by Emma Pei Yin
b. A book you borrowed - Becoming Mrs Mulberry by Jackie French
c. Male author - The Long Night by Christian White
d. Water on cover - Daughters of Batavia by Stefanie Koens
e. A place in title - The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir by Sandie Docker



5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on cover - The Lucky Sisters by Rachael Johns
b. By a favourite author - The Lawson Legacy by Janet Gover
c. Published 2026 - Lavender Hill by Alissa Callen
d. Mystery - The Stranger at the Table by Cassie Hamer
e. Set in another country - The Lotus Shoes by Jane Yang

Welcome to our first 2026 challenge everyone!!

I’ll have to try this!

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level:
0/?

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover
b. Book you bought
c. Male MC
d. Female author
e. One word title

2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction
b. Part of a series
c. Romance
d. New to you Author
e. Favourite genre

3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia
b. Female MC
c. Set in Rural Australia
d. Author's name begins with S
e. Title begins with M

4. ACROSS
a. Four word title
b. A book you borrowed
c. Male author
d. Water on cover
e. A place in title

5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on cover
b. By a favourite author
c. Published 2026
d. Mystery
e. Set in another country

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Hard
Read 0/25 books (all AA)

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover: A Bittersweet Murder by Kaz Delaney
b. Book you bought: The Season by Helen Garner
c. Male MC: The Beacon by P.A. Thomas
d. Female author: The Remarkable Truths of Alfie Bains by Sarah Clutton
e. One word title: Ripper by Shelley Burr



2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction: The Death of Dora Black by Lainie AndersonTell me Lies
b. Part of a series: Lest Bridges Burn by Phillipa Nefri Clark
c. Romance: How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates by Shailee Thompson
d. New to you Author: The Angry Women's Choir by Meg Bignell
e. Favourite genre: Blood Moon by Garry Disher



3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia: One Hundred Years of Betty by Debra Oswald
b. Female MC: The Clairvoyant's Glasses by Helen Goltz
c. Set in Rural Australia: No Good Deed by Katherine Kovacic
d. Author's name begins with S: Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief by Benjamin Stevenson
e. Title begins with M: Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth



4. ACROSS
a. Four word title: Gravity Let Me Go by Trent Dalton
b. A book you borrowed: tba
c. Male author: The Long Night by Christian White
d. Water on cover: When It Rains by Dave Warner
e. A place in title: Hangman's Gap by Rachel Amphlett



5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on cover: The Last Illusion of Paige White by Vanessa McCausland
b. By a favourite author: Mischance Creek by Garry Disher
c. Published 2026: Redbelly Crossing by Candice Fox
d. Mystery: Tell me Lies by J.P. Pomare
e. Set in another country: Murder in the Lakes by Rachel Amphlett (England)

The first challenge of 2026 to plan! Excellent, I’m in!! 😀

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level 2, Hard.
0/25

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover - Ghost Camera by Darcy Coates

b. Book you bought - Shadows Of Hunters Ridge by Sarah Barrie a
c. Male MC - The Burning Rooms by Anni Taylor a
d. Female author - The Silent Town by Anni Taylor a
e. One word title - Asylum by Jack Adams a



2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction - Horse by Geraldine Brooks
b. Part of a series - Promise of Hunters Ridge by Sarah Barrie a
c. Romance - Secrets Of Whitewater Creek by Sarah Barrie a
d. New to you Author - On the Edge by Kate Horan a
e. Favourite genre - The Vengeful Dead by Darcy Coates (horror)



3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia - Cover the Bones by Chris Hammer
b. Female MC - Dead Man's Creek by Chris Hammer
c. Set in Rural Australia - Out in Nowhere by Fleur McDonald a
d. Author's name begins with S - Deadman's Track by Sarah Barrie a
e. Title begins with M - Mayday by Holly Craig a



4. ACROSS
a. Four word title - Legacy Of Hunters Ridge by Sarah Barrie a
b. A book you borrowed - Gallows Hill by Darcy Coates
c. Male author - Treasure & Dirt by Chris Hammer
d. Water on cover - Jasmine Sea by Phillipa Nefri Clark a

e. A place in title - The Secrets of Palmerston House by Phillipa Nefri Clark a



5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on cover - The Perfumer's Secret by Fiona McIntosh a

b. By a favourite author - The Hollow Dead by Darcy Coates
c. Published 2026 - Dark Sanctuary by Sarah Barrie (28/04/26) a
d. Mystery - Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
e. Set in another country - The Twisted Dead by Darcy Coates (England)

Welcome Tr1sha, Carolyn & Lorraine!

And so it begins... Yes I am in, will return with selections

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Hard
0/25 all A.A

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover - Horse - Geraldine Brooks
b. Book you bought - Year of Wonders - Geraldine Brooks
c. Male MC - Bye Bye Baby - Fiona McIntosh
d. Female author - Vendetta - Sarah Barrie
e. One word title - Legacy - Chris Hammer


2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction - Death of a Foreign Gentleman - Steven Carroll
b. Part of a series - Endgame - Sarah Barrie
c. Romance - Bloodtree River - Sarah Barrie
d. New to you Author - Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder - Kerryn Mayne
e. Favourite genre - The Left-Handed Booksellers of London Garth Nix


3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia - Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief - Benjamin Stevenson
b. Female MC - Eleanor Jones Can’t Keep a Secret - Amy Doak
c. Set in Rural Australia -Where the Dead Go - Sarah Bailey
d. Author's name begins with S -Into the Night - Sarah Bailey
e. Title begins with M - Mischance Creek - Garry Disher



4. ACROSS
a. Four word title - Voice of the Gods - Trudi Canavan
b. A book you borrowed -Body of Lies - Sarah Bailey
c. Male author -The White Crow - Michael Robotham
d. Water on cover -The Dark Lake - Sarah Bailey
e. A place in title - The Sinister Booksellers of Bath - Garth Nix


5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on cover - After Story - Larissa Behrendt
b. By a favourite author - Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow - Jessica Townsend
c. Published 2026 - The Even-Handed Booksellers of Edinburgh - Garth Nix
d. Mystery - Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow Jessica Townsend
e. Set in another country - Franz Josef - Alan Carter

Yes it does Kerri! Welcome :)

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Hard
0/25

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover - The Detective by Matthew Reilly
b. Book you bought - One Dark Night by Hannah Richell
c. Male MC - Beautiful Death by Fiona McIntosh
d. Female author - Doom and Bloom by H.Y. Hanna
e. One word title - Opal by Patricia Wolf



2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction -The Sugar Palace by Fiona McIntosh
b. Part of a series - Trowel and Error by H.Y. Hanna
c. Romance - How to Mend a Broken Heart by Rachael Johns
d. New to you Author - The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison by Meredith Jaffe
e. Favourite genre - (Mystery) Death at the Dog Show by Grace York



3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia - Her Lonely Bones by Fiona Tarr
b. Female MC - Fronds and Enemies by H.Y. Hanna
c. Set in Rural Australia - Her Covered Bones by Fiona Tarr
d. Author's name begins with S - The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey
e. Title begins with M - The Missing by Fleur McDonald



4. ACROSS
a. Four word title - Too Mulch to Handle by H.Y. Hanna
b. A book you borrowed - Her Lost Bones by Fiona Tarr
c. Male author - Bitter Wash Road by Garry Disher
d. Water on cover - The Corpse at the Carnival by Grace York
e. A place in title - Evil at Echo Point by Grace York



5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on cover - The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding by Holly Ringland
b. By a favourite author - Seashells and Murder by H.Y. Hanna
c. Published 2026 - Her Stolen Bones: An Australian Outback Crime Mystery Thriller by Fiona Tarr (due 31/8/2026)
d. Mystery - Nemesis by Patricia Wolf
e. Set in another country - Cocktails and Murder by H.Y. Hanna

I’m in!
Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Hard
0/25

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover -
b. Book you bought -
c. Male MC -
d. Female author -
e. One word title -


2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction -
b. Part of a series -
c. Romance -
d. New to you Author -
e. Favourite genre -

3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia -
b. Female MC -
c. Set in Rural Australia -
d. Author's name begins with S -
e. Title begins with M -


4. ACROSS
a. Four word title -
b. A book you borrowed -
c. Male author - Die by the Sword by Tony Park
d. Water on cover -
e. A place in title -



5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on cover -
b. By a favourite author -
c. Published 2026 -
d. Mystery -
e. Set in another country -

Eeeeeee! I’m in and excited for 2026 challenges! 😆 📚

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Easy
0/15

2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction - The Lady with the Gun Asks the Questions by Kerry Greenwood
b. Part of a series - Forget Me If You Can by Peter Corris
c. Romance - Outback Sky: The Pilot by Annie Seaton
d. New to you Author - Wake by Shelley Burr
e. Favourite genre - Killer Twist by C.A. Larmer



3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia - Last One Out by Jane Harper
b. Female MC - Forbidden Fruit by Kerry Greenwood
c. Set in Rural Australia - Her Scorched Bones by Fiona Tarr
d. Author's name begins with S - The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth
e. Title begins with M - Mallee Sky by Kerry McGinnis




4. ACROSS
a. Four word title - The Bone is Pointed by Arthur W. Upfield
b. A book you borrowed - A Deadly Promise by Rachel Amphlett
c. Male author - Into The Flames: Australian Crime Mystery by Jason Summers
d. Water on cover - The Night Swim by Megan Goldin
e. A place in title - Black River by Matthew Spencer

Sign me up please, Brenda!

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: HARD
0/25

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover
b. Book you bought
c. Male MC
d. Female author - Lavender Hill by Alissa Callen
e. One word title

2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction
b. Part of a series -
c. Romance - The Ironbark Promise by Leonie Kelsall
d. New to you Author - On the Edge by Kate Horan
e. Favourite genre -

3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia -
b. Female MC -
c. Set in Rural Australia -
d. Author's name begins with S -
e. Title begins with M -

4. ACROSS
a. Four word title -
b. A book you borrowed -
c. Male author - Dark Desert Road by Tim Ayliffe
d. Water on cover - The Shark by Emma Styles
e. A place in title - Safe Haven at Wagtail Ridge by Janet Gover

5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on cover - Home to the Heart Country by Libby Iriks
b. By a favourite author -
c. Published 2026 - Rumour Has It by Karly Lane
d. Mystery -
e. Set in another country

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Hard
0/25

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover - The Shepherd's Hut Tim Winton
b. Book you bought - Legacy
c. Male MC - The Ledge Christian White Chris Hammer
d. Female author - The Wish Heather Morris
e. One word title - Floodtide Judy Nunn



2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction - The Champagne War Fiona McIntosh
b. Part of a series - The Long Game Simon Rowell
c. Romance - This Summer Will Be Different Carley Fortune
d. New to you Author - Down the Track Stella Quinn
e. Favourite genre - The Missing Fleur McDonald



3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia - Savannah's Secret Mandy Magro
b. Female MC - The Jam Maker Mary-Lou Stephens
c. Set in Rural Australia - The Thorn Birds Colleen McCullough
d. Author's name begins with S - Endgame Sarah Barrie
e. Title begins with M - Montana Fiona McArthur



4. ACROSS
a. Four word title - As the River Rises Fiona McArthur
b. A book you borrowed - Here One Moment Liane Moriarty
c. Male author - Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect Benjamin Stevenson
d. Water on cover - The Game You Played Anni Taylor
e. A place in title - Jillaroo from Jacaranda Mandy Magro



5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on cover - That Bligh Girl Sue Williams
b. By a favourite author - Last One Out Jane Harper
c. Published 2026 - Mad Mabel Sally Hepworth
d. Mystery - Hunting Game Candice Fox
e. Set in another country - The Murder Inn Candice Fox

I'm in for this challenge please! 😊

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Easy
0/15

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover - The Detective by Matthew Reilly
b. Book you bought - No Good Deed by Katherine Kovacic
c. Male MC - Opal by Patricia Wolf (DS Lucas Walker)
d. Female Author - Dark Secrets by Catherine Lee
e. One word title - Cult by Jack Adams


2 DOWN
a. Book you bought -
b. Part of a series - The Deadly Dispute by Amanda Hampson (The Tea Ladies #3)
c. Female MC - Vendetta by Sarah Barrie (Lexi Winter)
d. A book you borrowed -
e. By a favourite author - An Ill Wind by Margaret Hickey


4 DOWN
a. Female author - Fire with Fire by Candice Fox
b. New to you author - Murder at the Carnival by Helen Goltz
c. Author's name begins with 'S' - A Decline in Prophets by Sulari Gentill
d. Water on the cover - Veil, Vows and Vengeance by Emerald Finn
e. Mystery - One Last Child by Anni Taylor

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Hard
0/25

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover - The Butterfly Women by Madeleine Cleary
b. Book you bought - The Bluffs by Kyle Perry
c. Male MC - The Forsaken by Matt Rogers
d. Female author - The Second Wife by Ali Lowe
e. One word title - Raelia by Lynette Noni


2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction - Elsa Goody, Bushranger by Darry Fraser
b. Part of a series - One to Watch by Rachel Amphlett
c. Romance - Odessa by Annie Seaton
d. New author to me - A Field Guide to Murder by Michelle L. Cullen
e. Favourite Genre - Disguising Demons by Brigid George

3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia - A Room Made of Leaves by Kate Grenville
b. Female main character - Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
c. Set in rural Australia - All About Ella by Meredith Appleyard
d. Author name starts with S - Any Ordinary Day by Leigh Sales
e. Title begins with M - Mastermind by Helen Goltz


4. ACROSS
a. 4 word title - The Redgum River Retreat by Sandie Docker
b. Borrowed book - Dead Man's Chest by Kerry Greenwood
c. Male author - Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson
d. Water on cover - The Drowning by Fiona Lowe
e. Has a place in the title - Port Vila Blues by Garry Disher

5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on the cover - Ciao Bella!: Six Take Italy by Kate Langbroek
b. Favourite author - The Other Wife by Michael Robotham
c. Published in 2026 - Dark Desert Road by Tim Ayliffe
d. Mystery - Death Under The Stars by C.A. Larmer
e. Set in another country - In the Morning I'll be Gone by Adrian McKinty

Welcome to the challenge Teresa, Elisabeth, Jackie, Sandy, Jasmine, Angela and Kylie!

And so our 2026 Annual Challenges start to be set..yay!

Annual Aussie Authors Only Challenge - Book Bingo
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Hard
0/25

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover - The Redgum River Retreat by Sandie Docker
b. Book you bought - The Long Night by Christian White
c. Male MC - Limberlost by Robbie Arnott
d. Female author - Devil's Kitchen by Candice Fox
e. One word title - Killarney by Nikki Mottram



3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia - The Prospect by Fleur McDonald
b. Female MC - The Stranger at the Table by Cassie Hamer
c. Set in Rural Australia - Shadows of Wildstone by Mandy Magro
d. Author's name begins with S - The Codebreakers by Alli Sinclair
e. Title begins with M - Man Drought by Rachael Johns



4. ACROSS
a. Four word title - Gravity Let Me Go by Trent Dalton
b. A book you borrowed - The Good Daughter: A memoir of losing my father and finding home by Kumi Taguchi
c. Male author - The Night Ferry by Michael Robotham
d. Water on cover - The Rip by Holly Craig
e. A place in title - The Cottage at Whisper Lake by Phillipa Nefri Clark



1. DOWN
a. Red cover - The Detective by Matthew Reilly
b. Historical fiction - People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
c. Set in Australia - Opal by Patricia Wolf
d. Four word title - The Year We Escaped by Suzanne Leal
e. Flowers on cover - Lost and Found by Liz Byrski



5. DOWN
a. One word title - Edenhope by Louise Le Nay
b. Favourite genre - The Road Trip by Tricia Stringer (contemporary fiction)
c. Title begins with M - Melaleuca by Angie Faye Martin
d. Has a place in the title - The Watervale Ladies' Writing and Firefighting Society by Mette Menzies
e. Set in another country - Devil's Kitchen by Candice Fox ( New York, USA)

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Easy
0/15

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover
A Beautiful Place To Die by Malla Nunn
b. Book you bought
Whitsunday Dawn by Annie Seaton
c. Male MC
Silver by Chris Hammer
d. Female author
The Missing by Fleur McDonald
e. One word title
Scrublands by Chris Hammer



2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction
The Golden Thread by Tea Cooper
b. Part of a series
Trust by Chris Hammer
c. Romance
Back To Birdsville by Fiona McArthur
d. New to you Author
Home to the Heart Country by Libby Iriks
e. Favourite genre
The Wedding Party by Rebecca Heath (mystery/thriller)



3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia
Lessons in Love at the Seaside Salon by Sophie Green
b. Female MC
The Scholar by Dervla McTiernan
c. Set in Rural Australia
Last One Out by Jane Harper
d. Author's name begins with S
The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming Circle by Sophie Green
e. Title begins with M
Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth

Please include me in this one - rows and books to follow

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Easy
0/15

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level:
0/25

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover -- The Ivory City by Emily Bain Murphy
b. Book you bought -- Unbury the Dead by Fiona Hardy
c. Male MC -- The Wiregrass by Adrian Hyland
d. Female author -- The Prospect by Fleur McDonald
e. One-word title -- Nemesis by Patricia Wolf



2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction -- Murder at Donwell Abbey by Vanessa Kelly
b. Part of a series -- Jason by Nyssa Kathryn
c. Romance -- A Snowy River Summer by Stella Quinn
d. New to you Author -- Skull River by Pip Fioretti
e. Favourite genre -- Lethal Risk by Jane Blythe Romantic Suspense



3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia -- The River: Australian Rural Crime Mystery
b. Female MC -- Her Hidden Bones by Fiona Tarr
c. Set in Rural Australia -- Humidity by Dan Kaufman
d. Author's name begins with S
e. Title begins with M -- Mission: Her Rescue by Anna Hackett



4. ACROSS
a. Four word title -- Shadows on the Shore by Annie Seaton
b. A book you borrowed - - When You Are Mine by Michael Robotham
c. Male author -- Treasure & Dirt by Chris Hammer
d. Water on cover -- The Unquiet Grave by Dervla McTiernan
e. A place in title -- Broken Bay by Margaret Hickey



5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on cover
b. By a favourite author - - The Missing by Fleur McDonald
c. Published 2026 - - Unfinished by Nyssa Kathryn
d. Mystery -- The Creeper by Margaret Mahy
e. Set in another country -- Hex by Anna Hackett

Welcome to the challenge Trish, Sharon, Carol & Jenny :)

Thanks Brenda 😊

I'm in. I'll update books later

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level:
0/?

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover
b. Book you bought
c. Male MC
d. Female author
e. One word title

2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction
b. Part of a series
c. Romance
d. New to you Author
e. Favourite genre

3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia
b. Female MC
c. Set in Rural Australia
d. Author's name begins with S
e. Title begins with M

4. ACROSS
a. Four word title
b. A book you borrowed
c. Male author
d. Water on cover
e. A place in title

5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on cover
b. By a favourite author
c. Published 2026
d. Mystery
e. Set in another country

Brenda wrote: "Welcome to the challenge Trish, Sharon, Carol & Jenny :)"

Thank you, Brenda.

Welcome to the challenge Bec :)

Please count me in for easy

Welcome to the challenge Amy :)

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Easy
0/15

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover
b. Book you bought
c. Male Main Character
d. Female author
e. One word title

1. DOWN
a. Red cover
b. Historical fiction
c. Set in Australia
d. Four word title
e. Flowers on the cover

2 DOWN
a. Book you bought
b. Part of a series - Mischance Creek by Garry Disher
c. Female MC - The Wiregrass by Adrian Hyland
d. A book you borrowed
e. By a favourite author

I would like to join

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Hard
0/25

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover
The Locked Room by Adam Cece
b. Book you bought
c. Male MC
We Didn't Think It Through by Gary Lonesborough
Five Parts Dead by Tim Pegler AA
d. Female author
White Noise by Raelke Grimmer
e. One word title
Honeyeater by Kathleen Jennings



2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction
Miss Caroline Bingley, Private Detective by Kelly Gardiner
b. Part of a series
c. Romance
A Guide to Falling Off the Map by Zanni L. Arnot
Wandering Wild by Lynette Noni
d. New to you Author
The Pull of the Moon by Pip Smith
e. Favourite genre - Mystery



3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia
The Skin I'm In by Steph Tisdell
b. Female MC
Maisy Hayes Is Not For Sale by Allayne L. Webster
c. Set in Rural Australia
Runt by Craig Silvey
d. Author's name begins with S
Three Boys Gone by Mark Smith
e. Title begins with M
Moonlight and Dust by Jasmin McGaughey AA



4. ACROSS
a. Four word title
The Worst Perfect Moment by Shivaun Plozza
b. A book you borrowed
c. Male author
One By One They Disappear by Mike Lucas
d. Water on cover
A Wreck of Seabirds by Karleah Olson
Where You Left Us by Rhiannon Wilde
e. A place in title
Clara in Washington by Penny Tangey



5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on cover
This Stays Between Us by Margot McGovern
b. By a favourite author
Chasing Charlie Duskin by Cath Crowley
c. Published 2026
d. Mystery
A Murder Is Going Down by Kate Emery
The Schoolgirl Strangler by Katherine Kovacic
e. Set in another country - Washington
All Shall Mourn by Ellie Marney

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Easy
0/15

1 Across

a. Red cover - The Book Ninja by Ali Berg
b. Book you bought - The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
c. Male MC - The Two Lost Mountains by Matthew Reilly
d. Female author - The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty
e. One word title - Exiles by Jane Harper



4. Across
a. Four word title - The One Impossible Labyrinth by Matthew Reilly
b. Book borrowed - The Wife and the Widow by Christian White
c. Male author - Wild Place by Christian White
d. Water on cover - The Detective by Matthew Reilly
e. A place in title - Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay



5. Across
a. Flowers on cover
b. By a favourite author - Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil by Melina Marchetta
c. Published 2026 - Dark Sanctuary by Sarah Barrie
d. Mystery - Force of Nature by Jane Harper
e. Set in another country - Ice Station by Matthew Reilly

X

Welcome to the challenge Genevieve, Clare and MH!!

have a go in this one too not sure what BOOKS

annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Hard
0/25

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover -
b. Book you bought -
c. Male MC -
d. Female author -
e. One word title -


2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction -
b. Part of a series -
c. Romance -
d. New to you Author -
e. Favourite genre -

3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia -
b. Female MC -
c. Set in Rural Australia -
d. Author's name begins with S -
e. Title begins with M -


4. ACROSS
a. Four word title -
b. A book you borrowed -
c. Male author -
d. Water on cover -
e. A place in title -


5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on cover -
b. By a favourite author -
c. Published 2026 -
d. Mystery -
e. Set in another country -

Welcome to the challenge Anita. As long as they are all Aussie authors, and match the criteria, they'll be fine :)

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Hard
0/25

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover - Black Lies by Mercedes Mercier
b. Book you bought - Kill Your Boss by Jack Heath
c. Male MC - The Dying Trade by Peter Corris
d. Female author - Jillaroo by Rachael Treasure
e. One word title - O'Fear by Peter Corris


2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction - Murder in the Cathedral by Kerry Greenwood
b. Part of a series - The Empty Beach by Peter Corris
c. Romance - The Farmer's Wife by Rachael Treasure
d. New to you Author - White Noise by Mercedes Mercier
e. Favourite genre (crime/mystery) - The Big Drop by Peter Corris


3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia - White Meat by Peter Corris
b. Female MC - Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens by Shankari Chandran
c. Set in Rural Australia - An Augathella Wedding by Annie Seaton
d. Author's name begins with S - Vendetta by Sarah Barrie
e. Title begins with M - The Marvellous Boy by Peter Corris


4. ACROSS
a. Four word title - Man in the Shadows by Peter Corris
b. A book you borrowed - Heroin Annie And Other Cliff Hardy Stories by Peter Corris
c. Male author - Deal Me Out by Peter Corris
d. Water on cover - The Private Island by Ali Lowe
e. A place in title - The Greenwich Apartments by Peter Corris



5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on cover - Art Hour at the Duchess Hotel by Sophie Green
b. By a favourite author - A Deadly Promise by Rachel Amphlett
c. Published 2026 - Redbelly Crossing: A Novel by Candice Fox
d. Mystery - Make Me Rich by Peter Corris
e. Set in another country - The Pearl Thief by Fiona McIntosh

I'd like to join this one!
Annual Challenge - Book Bingo - Aussie Authors Only
Duration - 1/1/26 - 31/12/26
Level: Hard
0/25

1 ACROSS
a. Red cover -
b. Book you bought -
c. Male MC -
d. Female author -
e. One word title -

2. ACROSS
a. Historical fiction -
b. Part of a series -
c. Romance -
d. New to you Author -
e. Favourite genre -

3. ACROSS
a. Set in Australia -
b. Female MC -
c. Set in Rural Australia -
d. Author's name begins with S -
e. Title begins with M -

4. ACROSS
a. Four word title -
b. A book you borrowed -
c. Male author -
d. Water on cover -
e. A place in title -

5. ACROSS
a. Flowers on cover -
b. By a favourite author -
c. Published 2026 -
d. Mystery -
e. Set in another country

Welcome Jane & Jacinta!