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Kathryn wrote: "Mish wrote: "Yes it is out of control! Count me in. :)

1) The book that's been on your list the longest - Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
2) A book recommended by..."

The The Dressmaker has been on my mind since our luncheon Kathryn. I'm eager to watch the movie and see all the lovely dresses but thought I'd read the book first since I own it :)

MaryG2E wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Didn't you move a few months ago? Or am I thinking of this one that's coming up?"
You are correct, in that I sold my house in Melbourne in March. Now I'm moving out of my rental hous..."

Ahh! I understand :) At least this move should be your last (for awhile!) Good luck that it all goes well :)

Ace �� wrote: "Brenda wrote: "There you go :)"

Haha, am I the only one who didn't know about the links? I'm a bit slow and blame old age!"

We've only just started them (June/Winter challenges) as I didn't know how to do it till then ;) So no it's not you!!

I've selected 10 books, but I'll be happy to get through 3 or 4 by the end of July, after finishing my current monster-read.

1) The book that's been on your list the longest
2) A book recommended by a GR friend Salt Creek* (recommended by Elaine)
3) A book from your favourite genre Staying On 4��
4) A book with over 400 pages Shantaram*
5) A book by an author new to you Bitter Greens* 4.5��
6) The book you want to read the most The Sudden Appearance of Hope
7) A book by a male author Cairo * 4��
8) A book by one of your favourite authors The Hungry Tide
9) A book by a female author A Field Guide to Happiness: What I Learned in Bhutan about Living, Loving, and Waking Up
10) A book with a cover you love The Marriage Bureau for Rich People 2.5��
11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author
12) A book set in another country Beyond the Sky and the Earth: A Journey into Bhutan

Brenda wrote: "Ace �� wrote: "Brenda wrote: "There you go :)"

Haha, am I the only one who didn't know about the links? I'm a bit slow and blame old age!"

We've only just started them (June/Winter challenges) as ..."

Thanks Brenda :)

55 posts in six hours for a new challenge. I think that might be a record! I just got off a plane and have lots to do so will have to post mine tomorrow

Phrynne wrote: "55 posts in six hours for a new challenge. I think that might be a record! I just got off a plane and have lots to do so will have to post mine tomorrow"

Are you home now Phrynne? If so, welcome home! Hope it was a fantastic trip ;)

Phrynne wrote: "55 posts in six hours for a new challenge. I think that might be a record! I just got off a plane and have lots to do so will have to post mine tomorrow"

Welcome home :)

Yes I am back and it was the best trip ever!

Mish wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Mish wrote: "Yes it is out of control! Count me in. :)

1) The book that's been on your list the longest - Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
2) A boo..."

Do you think you're going to make it out to Rippon Lea to see the costume exhibition for The Dressmaker before the end of July? I see the Phryne Fisher costume exhibition is coming to Brisbane soon which I am very excited about and keen to go to see!

Hi everyone,

Here is my completed list.

July challenge - Reduce your TBR, Challenge total: 0/12 completed

1) The book that's been on your list the longest - Heart of Darkness and Selected Short Fiction by Joseph Conrad
2) A book recommended by a GR friend - Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine
3) A book from your favourite genre - The Beast's Garden by Kate Forsyth (AA)
4) A book with over 400 pages - Court of Fives by Kate Elliott
5) A book by an author new to you - The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
6) The book you want to read the most - Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
7) A book by a male author - The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
8) A book by one of your favourite authors - The Lake House by Kate Morton (AA)
9) A book by a female author - Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
10) A book with a cover you love - The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author - Behind the Sun by Deborah Challinor (AA)
12) A book set in another country - The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert

Kathryn wrote: "Mish wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Mish wrote: "Yes it is out of control! Count me in. :)

1) The book that's been on your list the longest - Clockwork Angel by [author:Cassandra Clare|150..."

I'm hoping to Kathryn. Now that you reminded me that it ends in July, I might start the book earlier, and just replace it with another one for the challenge. Don't want to miss out on the exhibition.

I bet you are! Miss Fishers costumes would be wonderful to see! :)

No promises that I'll finish all the books, but I may as well fill up my list and see how I go (and I'm sure I'll manage at least 3!). I'm also going to try and take this opportunity to get a lot of Aussie books off my TBR list. And also some of them I've already been planning to read for other challenges.. totally still counts, right?

1) The book that's been on your list the longest The Gunslinger
2) A book recommended by a GR friend The Ocean at the End of the Lane
3) A book from your favourite genre The High Lord*
4) A book with over 400 pages The Novice*
5) A book by an author new to you The Magicians' Guild*
6) The book you want to read the most The Crimson Crown
7) A book by a male author The Rithmatist
8) A book by one of your favourite authors A Confusion of Princes*
9) A book by a female author Dragonkeeper*
10) A book with a cover you love The Archived
11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author
12) A book set in another country The Armageddon Rag

* = Australia Authors

I won't read all of these, but it'll give me some options!

1) On your TBR list the longest - Dracula, since January 2011
2) Recommended by a GR friend
3) Favourite genre - 50/60/70 Iconic Australian Houses: Three Decades of Domestic Architecture
4) Over 400 pages - Frank Lloyd Wright's Chicago
5) Author new to you - Gadi Mirrabooka: Australian Aboriginal Tales from the Dreaming ★★�� (my review)
6) Want to read the most - Generation Less: How Australia Is Cheating The Young ★★★★ (my review)
7) Male author - The Protectors: A Journey Through Whitefella Past by Stephen Gray
8) One of your favourite authors - Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King ★★★★��
9) Female author - Fashion on the Ration: Style in the Second World War by Julie Summers
10) Cover you love - The Wizard of Oz and Other Wonderful Books of Oz: The Emerald City of Oz and Glinda of Oz
11) Set in Australia by an Aussie author - Woven Histories, Dancing Lives: Torres Strait Islander Identity, Culture and History
12) Set in another country - Against the Wall: The Art of Resistance in Palestine

Going to give this challenge a go!


1) The book that's been on your list the longest
2) A book recommended by a GR friend
3) A book from your favourite genre
4) A book with over 400 pages
5) A book by an author new to you
6) The book you want to read the most
7) A book by a male author
8) A book by one of your favourite authors
9) A book by a female author
10) A book with a cover you love
11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author
12) A book set in another country

Evan Green - KALINDA and will incorporate categories 4 (970 pages), 7, 10 and 11.
Clare Macintosh - I Let You Go (2)
Kate Forsyth - Dragonclaw (10) Gorgeous cover and the first of an old series' of Kate's I would love to read as I love all her recent novels.

Kathy wrote: "Going to give this challenge a go!


1) The book that's been on your list the longest
2) A book recommended by a GR friend
3) A book from your favourite genre
4) A book with over 400 pages
5) A b..."

Kathy you can only use one book per category :) And can you please link your books beside the chosen category? Thanks!

I'm in, will post books later

My TBA has 151 books.... is that a lot??! I love the idea of these challenges, but I'm not sure if I can do one while I'm already doing another! How does everyone get through it?!

1) The book that's been on your list the longest Joanna BourneRogue Spy
2) A book recommended by a GR friend
3) A book from your favourite genre Melanie Milburne His Mistress for a Week read link to review /review/show...
4) A book with over 400 pages
5) A book by an author new to you Karen Foley Heat Read link to review /review/show...
6) The book you want to read the most Jackie Ashenden Dirty For Me link for review /review/show...
7) A book by a male author
8) A book by one of your favourite authors Anna Campbell Stranded With The Scottish Earl Read and reviewed link /review/show...
9) A book by a female author Soraya Lane]Always and Forever Finished this one now /review/show...
10) A book with a cover you love Hayson Manning Bound to the Bounty Hunter Read /review/show...
11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author
12) A book set in another country Suzanne FerrellEXPOSED

OK I have filled in some I will hopefully add more because truthfully I have lost count on how many books are on my TBR Pile it is out of control :)

Have Fun
Helen

Dree 150 is pretty good. I have 1880 on my ŷ������ tbr and an entire large book case of printed books

Dree wrote: "My TBA has 151 books.... is that a lot??! I love the idea of these challenges, but I'm not sure if I can do one while I'm already doing another! How does everyone get through it?!"

Dree we all "crossover" - so, if you're doing the June/Winter challenge and you're reading **ABC** and it qualifies for this one, you put it here as well :) That's how we all manage :) A lot of us do half a dozen and more challenges at a time - crossovers are the only way to go!

Brenda wrote: "Dree wrote: "My TBA has 151 books.... is that a lot??! I love the idea of these challenges, but I'm not sure if I can do one while I'm already doing another! How does everyone get through it?!"

Dr..."
Absolutely. Couldnt do it without doing that. I just finished a book that I managed to use for 4 challenges (Aussie Annual Challenge, Aussie Winter Challenge, June Challenge & another Annual Challenge in another group.) I thought that was a pretty good effort :)

That's the way Zoey! It is also "working smarter, not harder" too ;)

This list may change but for now this is my list...

1) The book that's been on your list the longest - Fallen
2) A book recommended by a GR friend
3) A book from your favourite genre
4) A book with over 400 pages - More Than This (480 pages)
5) A book by an author new to you - Hush, Hush
6) The book you want to read the most - The Shining
7) A book by a male author - Looking for Alaska
8) A book by one of your favourite authors
9) A book by a female author - Landline
10) A book with a cover you love - When We Collided 3/5 stars
11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author - The Light Between Oceans 4/5 stars
12) A book set in another country

I'm in....very excited about clearing my TBR :) Great idea!!

Katrina wrote: "I'm in....very excited about clearing my TBR :) Great idea!!"

I thought you'd like the look of this one, Katrina! Can't wait to see what books you decide on!

Katrina wrote: "I'm in....very excited about clearing my TBR :) Great idea!!"

Enjoy choosing your books Katrina!

I'll choose from these:

1) The book that's been on your list the longest Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan
2) A book recommended by a GR friend A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf
3) A book from your favourite genre
4) A book with over 400 pages
5) A book by an author new to you
6) The book you want to read the most Je reviens te chercher by Guillaume Musso
7) A book by a male author
8) A book by one of your favourite authors
9) A book by a female author Half Moon Bay by Helene Young
10) A book with a cover you love
11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author The Dressmaker by Rosalie Ham
12) A book set in another country Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert

MichelleG wrote: "Dree 150 is pretty good. I have 1880 on my ŷ������ tbr and an entire large book case of printed books"
Oh wow - and I thought I was a book nerd!
Tha's TB"R" by the way! :D

Zoey wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Dree wrote: "My TBA has 151 books.... is that a lot??! I love the idea of these challenges, but I'm not sure if I can do one while I'm already doing another! How does everyone get th..."

Ok, thanks for that - that makes sense then - I'll get it sorted!

Ok will try for 4 at the moment - hopefully there'll be more!

1) Been on your list the longest Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
2) Recommended by a GR friend The Narrow Road to the Deep North - Richard Flanagan
3) From your favourite genre The Wanderers - Richard Price
4) With over 400 pages The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
5) �� By an author new to you The River Why by David James Duncan 2.5��
6) You want to read the most Teaching Your Children Values by Linda Eyre
7) By a male author - The Virgin Suicides - Jeffrey Eugenides
8) By one of your favourite authors The Risk Pool -Richard Russo
9) �� By a female authorThe Accidental Tourist - Ann Tyler 4��
10) With a cover you love The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
11) �� Set in Australia by an Aussie author - Wake In Fright by Kenneth Cook 4��
12) Set in another country Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle

I'm definitely in, and I'll read at least three from this list.

1) The book that's been on your list the longest

2) A book recommended by a GR friend The History of Love by Nicole Krauss [Thanks, Sally Howes] READ 5��

3) Favourite genre (short stories): The Journey Prize Stories 28: The Best of Canada's New Writers READ 5��

4) A book with over 400 pages Before the Fall by Noah Hawley READ 5��

5) A book by an author new to you Owl Song at Dawn by Emma Claire Sweeney READ 4��

6) The book you want to read the most: Barkskins by Annie Proulx READ 5�� (finished a few hours late!)

7) A book by a male author

8) A book by one of your favourite authors Life After Life by Kate Atkinson READ 4.5��

9) A book by a female author The Natural Way of Things by Aussie author Charlotte Wood READ 4��

10) A book with a cover you love: Singing the Coast by Aussie authors Margaret Somerville and Tony Perkins READ 5��



11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author The Simple Gift by Steven Herrick READ 5��

12) A book set in another country (USA) All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda READ 4.5��

I am going to do a full list and see how many I can get through. I just need to stay away from the shops and online sales.
1) Longest on TBR The Collaborator by Gerald Seymour READ 3*
2) Recommended by a GR Friend The Grass is Greener by Loretta Hill (AA) READ 4*
3) Favourite Genre Murder in Murloo by Brigid George(AA) READ 4*
4) Over 400 pages Alone in the Dark by Karen Rose READ 3*
5) Author New to Me Outback Promise by Maggie Bolitho (AA) READ 4*
6) Want to Read the most The Obsession by Nora Roberts READ 4*
7) Male Author Breakdown by Jonathan Kellerman READ 3*
8) One of my favourite Authors Brotherhood in Death by J.D. Robb READ 4*
9) Female Author The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh READ 4*
10) Cover I love The Paris Secret by Karen Swan READ 3*
11) Set in Australia by an Aussie Author Saving Grace by Fiona McCallum (AA) READ 2*
12) Set in Another Country The Dreamcatcher by Maggie Christensen(AA) READ 3*

Some great reads there Janine!

Will fill in soon:

1) The book that's been on your list the longest The Master and Margarita
2) A book recommended by a GR friend House of Leaves
3) A book from your favourite genre
4) A book with over 400 pages The Count of Monte Cristo
5) A book by an author new to you Animal People
6) The book you want to read the most The Hanging Tree - if it comes out
7) A book by a male author The Stone Crown
8) A book by one of your favourite authors A Blink of the Screen: Collected Short Fiction
9) A book by a female author The Strays
10) A book with a cover you love
11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author The Dressmaker
12) A book set in another country

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "I'm definitely in, and I'll read at least three from this list.

1) The book that's been on your list the longest

2) A book recommended by a GR friend The History of Love by [author:..."

All The Light We Cannot See is an absolutely incredible book!!

Janine wrote: "I am going to do a full list and see how many I can get through. I just need to stay away from the shops and online sales.
1) Longest on TBR The Collaborator by [author:Gerald Seymou..."

Hi Janine Christine Well's A Wife's Tale is a fabulous story I loved this one :)

Have Fun
Helen

Valerie wrote: "I'll choose from these:

1) The book that's been on your list the longest Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan
2) A book recommended by a GR friend [book:A Room of One's Own|1852..."

Hi Valerie

Helene Young's Half Moon Bay is a wonderful story :)

Have Fun
Helen

I'm in - not sure I'll manage 12 in a month but I'll select them anyway.

1) The book that's been on your list the longest - 11.22.63 by Stephen King 4*
2) A book recommended by a GR friend - Me Before You by Jojo Moyes 5*
3) A book from your favourite genre - Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben 4*
4) A book with over 400 pages - Ashley Bell by Dean Koontz
5) A book by an author new to you - Every Dead Thing by John Connolly 3.5*
6) The book you want to read the most - Crimson Shore by Douglas Preston
7) A book by a male author - The Steel Kiss by Jeffery Deaver 3.5*
8) A book by one of your favourite authors - The Emperor's Revenge by Clive Cussler
9) A book by a female author - The Candidate's Daughter by Catherine Lea
10) A book with a cover you love - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author - Darkness, Be My Friend by John Marsden
12) A book set in another country - Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel (Mexico) 4*




30/10/16 - as suspected it took me a little longer than a month to read all 12 - finally finished the last one but at least I'm chipping away at my TBR list!

Jane wrote: "I'm in - not sure I'll manage 12 in a month but I'll select them anyway.

1) The book that's been on your list the longest - Stephen King - 11.22.63
2) A book recommended by a GR friend - need some..."

Taking a quick peek at your To Read shelf I can recommend Me Before You one of my favourite read so far this year :)

Lucy wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "I'm definitely in, and I'll read at least three from this list.

1) The book that's been on your list the longest

2) A book recommended by a GR friend [book:The History ..."

It sure is!

Helen wrote: "Valerie wrote: "I'll choose from these:

1) The book that's been on your list the longest Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan
2) A book recommended by a GR friend [book:A Room o..."

It sure is!

Oh awesome Helen and Brenda! I think I added Helene Young's book recently because I needed a Y Female Author in another group challenge, and it looked pretty promising.

Valerie wrote: "Oh awesome Helen and Brenda! I think I added Helene Young's book recently because I needed a Y Female Author in another group challenge, and it looked pretty promising."

I love all of her work Valerie - she is one of my fav Aussie authors :)

Here are mine. I aimed for as many Aussie authors as I could so I have marked those with A.

Read: 12/12

1) The book that's been on your list the longest Thief's Magic by Trudi Canavan A. 2 stars

2) A book recommended by a GR friend. The Thief Who Pulled on Trouble's Braids by Michael McClung (thanks Carolyn) 4 stars

3) A book from your favourite genre. Fantasy. Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward4 stars

4) A book with over 400 pages. Tunnel Vision by Sara Paretsky4 stars

5) A book by an author new to you. Hades by Candice Fox A 4 stars

6) The book you want to read the most. Exile's Return by Alison Stuart A4 stars

7) A book by a male author. Dick Francis's Bloodline by Felix Francis4 stars

8) A book by one of your favourite authors. The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks A 4 stars

9) A book by a female author. Graveyard of the Atlantic by Helen Goltz A 4 stars

10) A book with a cover you love. When Maidens Mourn by C.S. Harris5 stars

11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author. Already Dead by Jaye Ford A4 stars

12) A book set in another country . Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb5 stars

Some great titles there Phrynne!

Phrynne wrote: "Here are mine. I aimed for as many Aussie authors as I could so I have marked those with A.

1) The book that's been on your list the longest Thief's Magic by [author:Trudi Canavan|..."

Hi Phrynne

Oh I highly recommend Alison Stuart's Exile's Return this was such an awesome story :)

Have Fun
Helen

Zoey wrote: "Jane wrote: "I'm in - not sure I'll manage 12 in a month but I'll select them anyway.

1) The book that's been on your list the longest - Stephen King - 11.22.63
2) A book recommended by a GR frien..."

Thanks Zoe - just saw the movie last week - needed a lot of tissues - so will definitely add that to my list!

Helen wrote: "Janine wrote: "I am going to do a full list and see how many I can get through. I just need to stay away from the shops and online sales.
1) Longest on TBR The Collaborator by [autho..."

Thanks Helen, looking forward to reading it.

For my July TBR challenge I'm choosing:

1) The book that's been on your list the longest: 'Salem's Lot
4) A book with over 400 pages: A Clash of Kings
8) A book by one of your favourite authors: The Gunslinger
9) A book by a female author: And Then There Were None
11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author: He Died With A Felafel In His Hand