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**Winter Challenge - 1/6/21 - 31/8/21**

Do you need some help in getting through those series you have on your shelf? Well our Winter 2021 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 :)

Don't forget our minimum of 125 pages - full guidelines HERE

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/21 - 31/8/21
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 ŷ������ friend gave five stars.

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

Participants


��Alex
��Amanda
��Angela
Barbara
��Brenda
��Carol
��Carolyn
��Cherie
��Clare
��Genevieve
��Heather
��Helen
��Icewineanne
��Jane
��Janine
��Jasmine
��Jennifer
��Jenny
Jess
Johanna
��Jonquil
Kahlia
Kali
��Kim (UK)
��Kylie
��Kylie H
��Mari
MaryG2E
Niamh
��Phrynne
Pip
Rachael
��Sally906
��Sarah
��Steve
Sue
Teagan
��TheMadHatter
Tien
��Trevor
��Trish
��Zoey

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/21 - 31/8/21
Level: Hard (A + B)
12/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Rosie by Annie Seaton 4��s 11/6/21 AA

b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Death in Delft by Graham Brack 4��s 14/6/21

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
The Lost Girl of Berlin by Ella Carey 5��s 9/7/21 AA

b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Dear Neighbour by Anna Willett 5��s 22/6/21 AA

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
The Bombay Prince by Sujata Massey 5��s 2/6/21

b. Read the third book on your TBR
Arrivals and Arrests by Diana Xarissa 5��s 13/6/21

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
The Third Grave by Lisa Jackson 4��s 25/6/21

b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The Case at Barton Manor by Emily Queen 4��s 11/6/21 April 9th, 2019

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
The Ex Who Hid a Deadly Past by Sally Berneathy 4��s 12/6/21

b. Read a book which a ŷ������ friend gave five stars.
Sisters of the Resistance by Christine Wells 5��s 7/6/21 Natasha AA

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Murder at Elm House by Helena Dixon 5��s 5/6/21

b. Read a book which is set in winter.
The Lost Boys of Montauk: The True Story of the Wind Blown, Four Men Who Vanished at Sea, and the Survivors They Left Behind by Amanda M. Fairbanks 3��s 2/6/21

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

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Digging Up Dirt by Pamela Hart AA 4 stars 2/6/21
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Geraldine Verne's Red Suitcase by Jane Riley AA 4 stars 22/6/21

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Reserved for Murder by Victoria Gilbert 4 stars 8/6/21
b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Duma Key by Stephen King 5 stars 21/7/21

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Murder at Keyhaven Castle by Clara McKenna 4 stars 14/6/21
b. Read the third book on your TBR
Cradle to Grave by Rachel Amphlett AA 5 stars 7/8/21

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Fear in the Sunlight by Nicola Upson 4 stars 17/7/21
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Murder on Wall Street by Victoria Thompson 5 star 12/6/21

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Naughty in Nice by Rhys Bowen 4 stars 11/6/21
b. Read a book which a ŷ������ friend gave five stars.
Hidden Valley by Annie Seaton AA (Brenda) 4 stars 1/6/21

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Murder at Elm House by Helena Dixon 4 stars 5/6/21
b. Read a book which is set in winter.
The Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories by Martin Edwards 4 stars 27/7/21

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

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Hounded by Kevin Hearne ★★★★��
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
God Touched by John Conroe ★★★★��

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
The Darkest Hour by Katherine Howell ★★★★�� AA
b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Vengeance Blind by Anna Willett ★★★★�� AA

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Once Craved by Blake Pierce ★★★★��
b. Read the third book on your TBR
Red Rising by Pierce Brown ★★★★��

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
The White Road by John Connolly ★★★★��
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Small Favour by Jim Butcher ★★★★�� (April 1st, 2008)

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Call to Arms by Rachel Amphlett ★★★★�� AA
b. Read a book which a ŷ������ friend gave five stars.
April Fool's Day by Bryce Courtenay ★★★★�� AA (Phyrnne)

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Red Country by Joe Abercrombie ★★★★��
b. Read a book which is set in winter.
The Queen's Bargain by Anne Bishop ★★★★��

I got the notification and was contemplating not signing up for the next challenge in order to focus on getting through some series... thanks team!

Level: Hard
Finished: 4/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni AA
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
The Good Wife of Bath: A (Mostly) True Story by Karen Brooks AA ★★★★�� (9/7)

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin ★★★★ (6/6)
b. Read a book which has a two word title
Riot Baby by Tochi Onyebuchi

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
The Song Rising by Samantha Shannon
b. Read the third book on your TBR
In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier AA ★★★★ (13/7)

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
The Wailing Woman by Maria Lewis AA
b. Read a book which a ŷ������ friend gave five stars.
Pet by Akwaeke Emezi ★★★★�� (9/6)

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Unnatural Issue by Mercedes Lackey
b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Cold Fire by Kate Elliott

Haha! That's great Kahlia!! ESP of the best kind!

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

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Bad Games by Jeff Menapace 4��
1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Secrets Between Friends by Fiona Palmer 4★A��

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series
Goons 'n' Roses by Donna Joy Usher 4 �� AA
2b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Saint Death by Mark Dawson 4��

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
The House at Sea's End by Elly Griffiths 4 ��
3b. Read the third book on your TBR
Lost by Michael Robotham 4★A��

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
The Trapped Girl by Robert Dugoni 4��
4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The Beekeeper's Secret by Josephine Moon 4�� AA


5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Close to Home by Robert Dugoni 4��
5b. Read a book which a ŷ������ friend gave five stars.
The Devils You Know by Ben Sanders 3�� (Brenda)

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Cast Iron by Peter May 4��
6b. Read a book which is set in winter.
The Sittaford Mystery by Agatha Christie 4��

OOOH! I love a series challenge!! 😄

I'm in for HARD
12/12 books (4 AA)

X 1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
All Systems Red by Martha Wells 5��
X 1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Come With Me by Ronald Malfi 5��

X 2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Silence in the Library by Katharine Schellman 4��
X 2b. Read a book which has a two word title.
The Attack by Catherine Jinks AA 4��

X 3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
The Enemy Within by Tim Ayliffe AA 4.5��
X 3b. Read the third book on your TBR
The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley 4��

X 4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
The Murder Box by Olivia Kiernan 5��
X 4b. Read a book which was published in April (2017)
Will to Live by Rachel Amphlett AA 4��

X 5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Blind Eye by Stuart MacBride 5��
X 5b. Read a book which a ŷ������ friend gave five stars (Marianne & Patty) 5��
The Family Doctor by Debra Oswald AA

X 6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Off the Grid by P.J. Tracy 4��
X 6b. Read a book which is set in winter.
The Soul Breaker by Sebastian Fitzek 4.5��

I have posted my choices, looks like it will be fun!

Welcome to our new seasonal challenge - everyone is linked to here :)

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/21 - 31/8/21
Level: Easy
4/6

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Beowulf: A New Translation by Maria Dahvana Headley 03/07/2021 5*

2b. Read a book which has a two word title.
The Wandering by Intan Paramaditha AA 10/07/2021 5*

3b. Read the third book on your TBR.
The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

4b. Read a book which was published in April (2018).
The Cost of Living: A Working Autobiography by Deborah Levy 20/08/2021 5+*

5b. Read a book which a ŷ������ friend gave five stars.
Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray by Anita Heiss AA 18/07/2021 4*

6b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Names for the Sea: Strangers in Iceland by Sarah Moss

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

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Touched by Fire by Kel Carpenter 5 stars

b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
The Last Christmas Cowboy by Maisey Yates 5 stars

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Tyrant's Blood by Fiona McIntosh AA 5 stars

b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Best Friends by Laurann Dohner 5 stars

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Blackbird Crowned by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

b. Read the third book on your TBR
Second Chance Lane by Nicola Marsh AA 4 stars

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs 5 stars

b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Dark Gold by Christine Feehan 5 stars

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Reborn by Melody Anne 5 stars

b. Read a book which a ŷ������ friend gave five stars. (Brenda)
The Banksia Bay Beach Shack by Sandie Docker AA 5 Stars

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Wild Sign by Patricia Briggs 5 stars

b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Burn Bright by Patricia Briggs 5 stars

Welcome Kali and Jennifer, you're linked :)

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/21 - 31/8/21
Level: Easy
0/6

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Amanda Hampson Lovebirds AA

2b. Read a book which has a two word title.
Leisl Leighton Blazing Fear AA

3b. Read a book which is 3rd on your TBR pile.
Jacquie Underdown The Secrets Mothers Keep AA

4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Tricia Stringer Something in the Wine AA

5b. Read a book which a ŷ������ friend gave five stars. Whispering Stories
Beth O'Leary The Road Trip

6b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Jane Ellyson Over Byron Bay AA

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/21 - 31/8/21
Level: Hard
12/12 (4AA)

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
A Scone to Die For by H.Y. Hanna AA 3 stars
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
2028 by Ken Saunders AA 3.5 stars

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Web of Lies by Jennifer Estep 4 stars
b. Read a book which has a two word title
Electric Blue by Paul F. Verhoeven AA 4 stars

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Light My Fire by Katie MacAlister 3 stars
b. Read the third book on your TBR
Good News, Bad News by Maggie Groff AA 4 stars

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Soulbinder by Sebastien de Castell 4 stars
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Mammoth by Chris Flynn AA

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Queenslayer by Sebastien de Castell 4 stars
b. Read a book which a ŷ������ friend gave five stars.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams (The Mad Hatter gave this 5 :) ) 5 stars

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Crownbreaker by Sebastien de Castell 4 stars
b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Undead by Kirsty McKay 3.5 Stars

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

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
A Train Through Time by Bess McBride 3��
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler 3��

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr 4��
b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Twin Curse by Rinelle Grey AA 3.5��

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Deception by Lisa Clark O'Neill 4��
b. Read the third book on your TBR
The Last Letter from Your Lover by Jojo Moyes 3.5��

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Revelation by C.J. Sansom 5��
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Burnt by Karly Lane AA 5��

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Burn by C.D. Reiss 2��
b. Read a book which a ŷ������ friend gave five stars.
Six Minutes by Petronella McGovern AA 4.5��

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Resist by C.D. Reiss 2��
b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Deadman's Track by Sarah Barrie AA 5��

Welcome Helen, Cherie and Zoey! You're both linked :)

Helen wrote: "Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/21 - 31/8/21
Level: Easy
0/6

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Amanda Hampson Lovebirds AA

2a. Read a book w..."

Sorry Helen, you have to have A OR B if you're doing Easy, not a mixture of both :)

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

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Cabernet and Confessions by Daisy Linh(AA) READ 17/6/21 3*
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Wildflower Ridge by Maya Linnell(AA) READ 3/6/21 4*

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Suddenly Last Summer by Sarah Morgan READ 23/6/21 3*
b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
The Chase by Candice Fox(AA) READ 19/6/21 4*

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Serenity's Song by Cathryn Hein(AA) READ 11/6/21 3*
b. Read the third book on your TBR
The White Pearl by Kate Furnivall READ 12/6/21 3*

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
A Nanny Called Alice by Barbara Hannay(AA) READ 26/6/21 3*
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate READ 26/6/21 4*

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Voodoo River by Robert Crais READ 30/6/21 4*
b. Read a book which a ŷ������ friend gave five stars. [Brenda]
The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth(AA) READ 15/6/21 5*

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Just Not Mine by Rosalind James READ 30/6/21 3*
b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Sleigh Bells in the Snow by Sarah Morgan READ 20/6/21 3*

Glad you're joining us Janine - you're linked :)

Question: why published APR in any year (that was in the Autumn challenge). Should it be AUG any year?

April because it's the 4th in the criteria Alex :)

Brenda wrote: "Helen wrote: "Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/21 - 31/8/21
Level: Easy
0/6

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Amanda Hampson Lovebirds AA

2a...."

I miss read that I will have to have a re-think :)

I have made a couple of adjustments :)

Brenda wrote: "April because it's the 4th in the criteria Alex :)"

Ah! Bummer. Got heaps published in August - AA's among them. Will have to rethink.

Helen wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Helen wrote: "Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/21 - 31/8/21
Level: Easy
0/6

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Amanda Hampson [book:Lovebirds|56..."

That's perfect Helen :)

Alex wrote: "Brenda wrote: "April because it's the 4th in the criteria Alex :)"

Ah! Bummer. Got heaps published in August - AA's among them. Will have to rethink."

Never mind Alex :)

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/21 - 31/8/21
Level: Easy - 2AA 5/6

1a. 1st in a series. Kickback by AA Garry Disher 29/7 5��

2a. 2nd in a series. Before It Breaks by AA Dave Warner

3a. 3rd in a series. Seventy-Seven Clocks by Christopher Fowler 29/6 3.5��

4a. 4th in a series. Spin Move by David Lender 6/7 3.5��

5a. 5th in a series. Cold Blood by Robert Bryndza 23/7 4.5��

6a. 6th in a series. Night Prey by John Sandford 3/7 5��

And you're linked Alex :)

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/21 - 31/8/21
Level: Hard (A + B)
12/12 (5/4 AA)

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Daughter of Nomads (The Tales of Jahani #1) by Rosanne HawkeAA -Read 04/06

b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Ida by Alison Evans AA -Read 03/06

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Let The Dead Lie (Detective Emmanuel Cooper #2) by Malla Nunn AA -Read 19/06

b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
The Enemy (Jack Reacher #8) by Lee Child -Read 06/06

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
He Will Find You (Maddie Ives #3) by Charlie Gallagher -Read 25/06

b. Read the third book on your TBR
The Scent of Eucalyptus by Barbara Hanrahan AA -Read 02/06

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
He Knows Your Secrets (Maddie Ives #4) by Charlie Gallagher -Read 26/06

b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Meddling and Murder (Singaporean Mystery #4) by Ovidia Yu -Read 06/06

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Anne's House of Dreams (Anne of Green Gables #5) by L.M. Montgomery -Read 08/06

b. Read a book which a ŷ������ friend gave five stars.
Am I Doing This Right? : Life Lessons from the Encyclopedia Bri-Tanya by Tanya Hennessy AA (Mell) -Read 03/06

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
The Betrayal of Trust (Simon Serrailler #6) by Susan Hill -Read 16/06

b. Read a book which is set in winter.
The Language of Secrets (Rachel Getty & Esa Khattak #2) by Ausma Zehanat Khan -Read 02/06

I'm in. Saving my space here, books to come

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/21 - 31/8/21
Level: Easy B
5/6 (3 AA)

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Four Dead Queens by Astrid Scholte AA

��2b. Read a book which has a two word title
The Protected by Claire Zorn AA 3.5🌟

��3b. Read the third book on your TBR
Matched by Ally Condie 3.5🌟

��4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni AA 4.5🌟

��5b. Read a book which a ŷ������ friend gave five stars
Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List by Rachel Cohn 3🌟

��6b. Read a book which is set in winter
The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand 4🌟

Tien and Niamh - you're linked :)

Brenda wrote: "Welcome Kali and Jennifer, you're linked :)"

Thank you, Brenda

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/21 - 31/8/21
Level: Hard
12/12 @ 27-JUL-2021

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series - The Innocent by David Baldacci (Will Robie #1) 5*
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before - One Last Child by Anni Taylor AA 5*

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series - The Hit by David Baldacci (Will Robie #2) 4*
b. Read a book which has a two word title - Wayward Heart by Cathryn Hein AA 4*

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series - Assassins Retribution by Rachel Amphlett AA 4*
b. Read the third book on your TBR - Blood Infernal by James Rollins 4*

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series - The Forbidden Door by Dean Koontz (Jane Hawk, #4) 4*
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year) - The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith 5*

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series - Wolves Eat Dogs by Martin Cruz Smith (Renko #5) 2*
b. Read a book which a ŷ������ friend gave five stars - The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd 5*

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series - Dark Country by Catherine Lee (Cooper & Quinn #6) AA 4*
b. Read a book which is set in winter - Hard Road by J.B. Turner 3*

Welcome Jane, you're linked!

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/21 - 31/8/21
Level: Hard (4 AA)
12/12 as of 14 September

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
A Most Peculiar Malaysian Murder by Shamini Flint
Review: /review/show... (3 Stars)

b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Bruny by Heather Rose AA
Review: /review/show... (3 Stars)

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Fool for Love by Eloisa James
Review: /review/show... (3.5 Stars)

b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Six Minutes by Petronella McGovern AA
Review:/book/show/4... (4 Stars)

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
A Treacherous Curse by Deanna Raybourn
Review: /review/show... (4 Stars)

b. Read the third book on your TBR
Things in Jars by Jess Kidd
Review: /review/show... (3 Stars)

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Burn by Paula Weston AA
Review: /review/show... (4 Stars)

b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The Kookaburra Creek Cafe by Sandie Docker (Published April 30 2018) AA
Review: /review/show... (4 Stars)

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
Review: /review/show... (3.5 Stars)

b. Read a book which a ŷ������ friend gave five stars.
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (quite a few have given this 5 stars)
Review: /review/show... (4 Stars)

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon
Review: /review/show... (4 Stars)

b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Crystal Kingdom by Amanda Hocking
Review: /review/show... (2.5 Stars)

I would like to join

Duration: 1/6/21 - 31/8/21
Level: Easy
6/6

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
The End of the World Is Bigger than Love by Davina Bell AA Read 28/6. 2�� Review: /review/show...

2b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
The Gaps by Leanne Hall AA Read 15/6. 5�� Review: /review/show...

3b. Read the third book on your TBR
The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed Read 24/6. 5��

4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year) 2021
The Last Girl aka The Mary Shelley Club by Goldy Moldavsky Read 26/7. 5�� Review: /review/show...

5b. Read a book which a ŷ������ friend gave five stars.
The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling by Wai Chim AA Read 11/8. 1�� Review: /review/show...

6b. Read a book which is set in winter.
The True Colour of a Little White Lie by Gabriel Bergmoser AA Read 18/7. 4�� Review: /review/show...

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

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Case Histories - Kate Atkinson - 3.5* - 12/06/2021

2b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Jamaica Inn - Daphne du Maurier - 3.5* - 02/06/2021

3b. Read the third book on your TBR
Dark Emu - Bruce Pascoe - 3.5* - 04/06/2021

4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The Song of Achilles - Madeline Miller - 4* - 17/06/2021

5b. Read a book which is 5th in a series
Agatha Raisin and the Murderous Marriage - M.C. Beaton - 3* - 03/07/2021

6b. Read a book which is set in winter.
The Lamplighters - Emma Stonex - 4.5* - 22/06/2021

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

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

Lapse by Sarah Thornton -- AA 4��

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

Wildflower Ridge by Maya Linnell -- AA -- 5�� - 03/06/2021

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.

Crackenback by Lee Christine -- AA 5�� -- 15/-6/2021

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

The Reach by B. Michael Radburn -- AA -- 5��

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.

Trust by Chris Hammer -- AA-- 4�� -- 15 / 7 /2021

b. Read the third book on your TBR

The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly-- 5�� -- 22/08/2021

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.

Melting Her Heart by Camille Taylor -- AA -- 4�� -- 20/08/2021

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

Red Wolves by Adam Hamdy -- 4��

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.

High Force by L.J. Ross - -- 5�� -- 25 / 07/ 2021

b. Read a book which a ŷ������ friend gave five stars.

Starting from Scratch by Penelope Janu -- AA -- Helen -- 5��

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.

A Whisper of Sorrows by J.D. Kirk -- 5��

b. Read a book which is set in winter.

Red Snow by Will Dean -- 3��

Welcome MH, Clare and Amanda - you're all linked :)

Welcome Jenny, you're also linked :) And B. Michael Radburn is also an Aussie..

Brenda wrote: "Welcome Jenny, you're also linked :) And B. Michael Radburn is also an Aussie.."

Thank you, Brenda.

I'm in for the Winter Challenge please!

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

1b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin read 3/06/21 - 5��

2b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Dead Regular by Harry Colfer AA read 14/07/21 - 5��

3b. Read the third book on your TBR.
Scarecrow Returns by Matthew Reilly AA read 4/07/21 - 4��

4b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Meet Me at the Cupcake Café by Jenny Colgan - Published 14th April 2011 read 17/06/21 - 4��

5b. Read a book which a ŷ������ friend gave five stars.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Yun rated 5 stars) read 2/06/21 - 4��

6b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny read 22/07/21 - 4��

Angela, I'm sorry but to do Easy, you must do EITHER 'a' OR 'b'...

I've linked you Angela :)

Brenda wrote: "Angela, I'm sorry but to do Easy, you must do EITHER 'a' OR 'b'..."

Ooops, I'm sorry - I totally misread the instructions. I'll amend my picks and repost. Thanks Brenda.

Angela wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Angela, I'm sorry but to do Easy, you must do EITHER 'a' OR 'b'..."

Ooops, I'm sorry - I totally misread the instructions. I'll amend my picks and repost. Thanks Brenda."

No worries Angela :)

Count me in 🥶

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

�� 1.b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Shhhh... Murder! by Andrew MacRae 5 ⭐️ AA

�� 2.b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
The Newcomer by Mary Kay Andrews 4.5 ⭐️

�� 3.b. Read the third book on your TBR
The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell 5 ⭐️

�� 4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
The Essence of Malice by Ashley Weaver 4 ⭐️

�� b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth 3.5 ⭐️AA

�� 5.b. Read a book which a ŷ������ friend gave five stars.
The Sweet Taste of Muscadines by Pamela Terry 5 ⭐️

�� 6.b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Torch by Lin Anderson 2.5 ⭐️

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/21 - 31/8/21
Level: HARD
0/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series. Wild Born by Brandon Mull
b. Read a book by an author you have never read before. The Strangers We Know by Pip Drysdale AA

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series. Hunted by Maggie Stiefvater
b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!) Patient 71 by Julie Randall AA

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series. Blood Ties by Garth Nix
b. Read the third book on your TBR The Twelve by Justin Cronin

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series. Fire and Ice by Shannon Hale
b. Read a book which was published in April (any year) The Long Shadow by Anne Buist AA

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series. Against the Tide by Tui T. Sutherland
b. Read a book which a ŷ������ friend gave five stars. Talking To My Country by Stan Grant AA

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series. Rise and Fall by Eliot Schrefer
b. Read a book which is set in winter. The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith

Brenda wrote: "Angela, I'm sorry but to do Easy, you must do EITHER 'a' OR 'b'..."

Brenda, how does my re-pick look?