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message 51: by PattyMacDotComma (new)

PattyMacDotComma | 3243 comments Brenda wrote: "It's not cheating as in the criteria it says: see how many you can complete before month's end

What it means is to read as many as you can, following the criteria and only from your TBR:)"


Whew! Am sorting - will post a list tomorrow of five books, I think, each covering 2 criteria.


message 52: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (last edited Jul 20, 2015 05:35PM) (new)

Brenda | 79133 comments Mod
Pat wrote: "Brenda wrote: "It's not cheating as in the criteria it says: see how many you can complete before month's end

What it means is to read as many as you can, following the criteria and only from your..."


One book only per category Pat!


message 53: by Ace (new)

Ace (aceonroam) S.K.Fischer wrote: "Good timing. This weekend made the decision to start reading my TBR list in earnest. 3 on the go and feeling good but then added another 4 so one step forward and 2 back. Hope to achieve as many of..."

Hey hey S.K. I keep doing the same!!


message 54: by Eliza (new)

Eliza (theinkinthepages) Probably won't get to them all (school ugh), but I'll give it a shot! :)

1) The book that's been on your list the longest - Dorothy Must Die
2) A book recommended by a GR friend - Dont have one!
3) A book from your favourite genre - The Fellowship of the Ring
4) A book with over 400 pages - The Name of the Wind
5) A book by an author new to you - Those Who Come After
6) The book you want to read the most - The Chronicles of Narnia
7) A book by a male author - The Infinite Sea
8) A book by one of your favourite authors - The Cuckoo's Calling
9) A book by a female author - Déjà Dead
10) A book with a cover you love - Talon


message 55: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15406 comments Mod
Eliza wrote: "Probably won't get to them all (school ugh), but I'll give it a shot! :)

1) The book that's been on your list the longest - Dorothy Must Die
2) A book recommended by a GR friend - ..."


Some really good books there Eliza and some long ones too! Enjoy them and just read as many as you can:)


message 56: by Tien (last edited Aug 27, 2015 03:43PM) (new)

Tien (tiensblurb) | 629 comments Thanks, Brenda!

I'm reading my 2nd last book for the Winter challenge & have only read 1 book for the July challenge... can't wait to start another challenge ;p

1) The book that's been on your list the longest: Tender Morsels by Margo Lanagan -Read 06/08
2) A book recommended by a GR friend: Judge & Jury by James Patterson -Read 27/08
3) A book from your favourite genre: A Curious Beginning (Veronica Speedwell Mystery #1) by Deanna Raybourn -Read 14/08
4) A book with over 400 pages: Evergreen Falls by Kimberley Freeman -Read 21/8
5) A book by an author new to you: The Drowning God by James Kendley -Read 12/08
6) The book you want to read the most: Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld -Read 18/08
7) A book by a male author: Man Tiger:A Novel by Eka Kurniawan -Read 10/08
8) A book by one of your favourite authors: Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage by Haruki Murakami -Read 08/13
9) A book by a female author: Baby Twins: Parents Needed by Teresa Carpenter -Read 14/08
10) A book with a cover you love: The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross -Read 21/08

COMPLETED on 27/08

Tender Morsels by Margo Lanagan Judge & Jury by James Patterson A Curious Beginning (Veronica Speedwell Mystery, #1) by Deanna Raybourn Evergreen Falls by Kimberley Freeman The Drowning God by James Kendley Leviathan (Leviathan, #1) by Scott Westerfeld Man Tiger A Novel by Eka Kurniawan Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage by Haruki Murakami Baby Twins Parents Needed by Teresa Carpenter The Girl in the Steel Corset (Steampunk Chronicles, #1) by Kady Cross


message 57: by Anna (new)

Anna | 477 comments is it alright if i go with the book that has been on the list the longest that isn't a re-read as i put some to read again back on my tbr...


message 58: by PattyMacDotComma (new)

PattyMacDotComma | 3243 comments Brenda wrote: "Pat wrote: "Brenda wrote: "It's not cheating as in the criteria it says: see how many you can complete before month's end

What it means is to read as many as you can, following the criteria and on..."


Brenda wrote: "Pat wrote: "Brenda wrote: "It's not cheating as in the criteria it says: see how many you can complete before month's end

What it means is to read as many as you can, following the criteria and on..."


Oh, you're a hard woman, Brenda!

I'll have to make a list of 10, I guess, and just see how I go. I guess it wouldn't be a "challenge" if it were easy, eh?


message 59: by Anna (last edited Aug 06, 2015 05:43PM) (new)

Anna | 477 comments i swear i only just decided my july challenge books...goodness me the year is flying past.

1) The book that's been on your list the longest
You Don't Have to Say You Love Me by Sarra Manning
2) A book recommended by a GR friend
A Small Madness by Dianne Touchell
3) A book from your favourite genre
Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta
4) A book with over 400 pages
The Redemption of Althalus by David Eddings
5) A book by an author new to you
Evidence of Love by Elisabeth Rose
6) The book you want to read the most
Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson
7) A book by a male author
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
8) A book by one of your favourite authors
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
9) A book by a female author
Call Me Sasha by Geena Leigh
10) A book with a cover you love
The Library Book by Rebecca Gray

You Don't Have to Say You Love Me by Sarra Manning A Small Madness by Dianne Touchell Finnikin of the Rock (Lumatere Chronicles, #1) by Melina Marchetta The Redemption of Althalus by David Eddings Evidence of Love by Elisabeth Rose Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult Call Me Sasha by Geena Leigh The Library Book by Rebecca Gray


message 60: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79133 comments Mod
Anna wrote: "is it alright if i go with the book that has been on the list the longest that isn't a re-read as i put some to read again back on my tbr..."

Yes that'll be fine:)


message 61: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79133 comments Mod
Pat wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Pat wrote: "Brenda wrote: "It's not cheating as in the criteria it says: see how many you can complete before month's end

What it means is to read as many as you can, following the ..."


LOL! The challenge is to do the best you can Pat:)


message 62: by Anna (new)

Anna | 477 comments Brenda wrote: "Anna wrote: "is it alright if i go with the book that has been on the list the longest that isn't a re-read as i put some to read again back on my tbr..."

Yes that'll be fine:)"


thanks.


message 63: by Anna (new)

Anna | 477 comments quick someone recommend me a book for number 2? :)


message 64: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 | 71 comments Anna wrote: "quick someone recommend me a book for number 2? :)"

You have A Small Madness by Dianne Touchell on your TBR shelf - was a 5 star read for me. Is an excellent read.


message 65: by Anna (new)

Anna | 477 comments Sally906 wrote: "Anna wrote: "quick someone recommend me a book for number 2? :)"

You have A Small Madness by Dianne Touchell on your TBR shelf - was a 5 star read for me. Is an ex..."

excellent thanks :)


message 66: by Kadi (new)

Kadi (kads) | 99 comments 1) The book that's been on your list the longest
I can't read that as it's still not been released but 2nd longest is A Lion Called Christian: The True Story of the Remarkable Bond Between Two Friends and a Lion

5) A book by an author new to you Koko

8) A book by one of your favourite authors 
Finders Keepers


message 67: by Kadi (new)

Kadi (kads) | 99 comments Zoey wrote: "Doubt I will get even half of these finished, but half the fun's in trying :)


1) The book that's been on your list the longest - R is for Ricochet by Sue Grafton
2) A b..."


Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love is 3rd on my tbr list. Hope it's good


message 68: by Melissa (last edited Jul 23, 2015 06:56AM) (new)

Melissa 1) The book that's been on your list the longest - The Hobbit
2) A book recommended by a GR friend - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
3) A book from your favourite genre - The Infernal City
4) A book with over 400 pages - Velveteen
5) A book by an author new to you - Dracula
6) The book you want to read the most - Along Came a Spider
7) A book by a male author - Marley and Me
8) A book by one of your favourite authors - Exposed
9) A book by a female author - The Three Doors
10) A book with a cover you love - It's All About Treo
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) by J.K. Rowling The Infernal City by Greg Keyes Velveteen by Daniel Marks Dracula by Bram Stoker Along Came a Spider by James Patterson Marley and Me Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog by John Grogan Exposed (Maggie O'Dell, #6) by Alex Kava The Three Doors by Emily Rodda It's All About Treo by Dave Heyhoe


message 69: by Odette (new)

Odette (odman) | 1110 comments I have identified the first 5 and doubt if I will have time to ready anymore.

1) The book that's been on your list the longest: Elly GriffithsThe Crossing Places The Crossing Places (Ruth Galloway, #1) by Elly Griffiths by Elly Griffiths
2) A book recommended by a GR friend: Hemlock Hemlock (Tales of a Traveler #1) by N.J. Layouni by N.J. Layouni
3) A book from your favourite genre - Historical Fiction: The Serpent and the Pearl The Serpent and the Pearl (The Borgias, #1) by Kate Quinn by Kate Quinn
4) A book with over 400 pages: The Bronze Horseman The Bronze Horseman (The Bronze Horseman, #1) by Paullina Simons by Paullina Simons
5) A book by an author new to you: Wings of Fear Wings of Fear by Helene Young by Helene Young
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


message 70: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15406 comments Mod
Five's good Odette:)


message 71: by Jackmeister (new)

Jackmeister | 660 comments 1) The book that's been on your list the longest - Heat Lightning by John Sandford
2) A book recommended by a GR friend - the only GR friend rec that I have on hand is The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
3) A book from your favourite genre - The Cold Nowhere by Brian Freeman (mystery)
4) A book with over 400 pages - Curve Day by L.R. Currell
5) A book by an author new to you - Crooked Man by Tony Dunbar
6) The book you want to read the most - Black House by Stephen King and Peter Straub
7) A book by a male author - Caribbean Fire by Rick Murcer
8) A book by one of your favourite authors - Joyland by Stephen King
9) A book by a female author - A More Perfect Union by J.A. Jance
10) A book with a cover you love - Play Dead (An Allie Babcock Mystery) by Leslie O'Kane (who doesn't love a Lassie dog?)


message 72: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 | 71 comments Jackmeister wrote: "1) The book that's been on your list the longest - Heat Lightning by John Sandford
2) A book recommended by a GR friend - the only GR friend rec that I have on hand is ..."


Wow you're going to read all 10? Good on you!


message 73: by Jackmeister (new)

Jackmeister | 660 comments Thanks Sally906, I'm going to try and read all 10, lol.


message 74: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79133 comments Mod
Nice list Jacki! Good luck:)


message 75: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79133 comments Mod
Are you all excited to start this one? I know I am!!!


message 76: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15406 comments Mod
Oh yes! They are all lined up:)


message 77: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79133 comments Mod
I have some to read while we're away - others are paper copies so will wait until we are home:)


message 78: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15406 comments Mod
RitaSkeeter wrote: "I'm in despair. 10 books; can I do it?!!!"

Of course you can. Think positive:)


Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 6575 comments I'll be kicking off with:

9) A book by a female author --> The Secret Years by Barbara Hannay


message 80: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15406 comments Mod
RitaSkeeter wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "RitaSkeeter wrote: "I'm in despair. 10 books; can I do it?!!!"

Of course you can. Think positive:)"

I'll give it my best anyway :)

I've a couple of books to finish off, but then ..."


That book sound so interesting. I think I shall have to try it.


message 81: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 9717 comments Have made a start with my oldest tbr: W is for Wasted by Sue Grafton


message 82: by Lynxie (new)

Lynxie | 715 comments I've just picked up The Bellamy Bird which was recommended by Jools :)


Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 6575 comments Lynxie wrote: "I've just picked up The Bellamy Bird which was recommended by Jools :)"

Happy reading Lynxie :)


message 84: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 9717 comments Lynxie wrote: "I've just picked up The Bellamy Bird which was recommended by Jools :)"

That's a good one to start with Lynxie!


message 85: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79133 comments Mod
Lynxie wrote: "I've just picked up The Bellamy Bird which was recommended by Jools :)"

Enjoy! I did!!


message 86: by Noelene (new)

Noelene | 364 comments Finished my first one by a female author Long Time Coming. Only 3 stars not as good as the one I read for the July Thriller/ Mystery/ suspense challenge. This was pure romance.


message 87: by Zoey (new)

Zoey  (rozannen) | 1045 comments Freezing cold weekend meant lots of reading, so I have finished my 1st
Female Author - A Cotswold Killing by Rebecca Tope 5� Great cosy mystery


Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 6575 comments Finished my first for this challenge:

9) A book by a female author --> The Secret Years by Barbara Hannay ...... 5★s

Very much enjoyed this, and as usually happens after reading this sort of Historical Fiction I am now suffering withdrawal symptoms and pining for the characters that I have got to know so well!

Review to follow shortly...


message 89: by Renee V (new)

Renee V | 231 comments Renee wrote: "1) The book that's been on your list the longest
To Kill a Mockingbird
2) A book recommended by a GR friend
recommendations welcome
3) A book from your favourite genre
[book:The Midni..."


Had to remove my "wanted to read most book" as I got it in July and didn't wait...but added favourite genre which is urban fantasy (this week)...recommendations for choice 2 are welcome!


message 90: by Zoey (new)

Zoey  (rozannen) | 1045 comments Had to remove my "wanted to read most book" as I got it in July and didn't wait...but added favourite genre which is urban fantasy (this week)...recommendations for choice 2 are welcome!

Just checking what you have on your To-Read list. I would recommend Dissolution I loved it


message 91: by Renee V (new)

Renee V | 231 comments Zoey wrote: "Had to remove my "wanted to read most book" as I got it in July and didn't wait...but added favourite genre which is urban fantasy (this week)...recommendations for choice 2 are welcome!

Just che..."


I've put it on hold at the library, lets hope it comes in before the end of the month... but from my experiences with the one card network it will come the day after the challenge is finished!


message 92: by Catsalive (last edited Aug 04, 2015 11:45PM) (new)


message 93: by Stef (new)

Stef Rozitis I've read 2 so far Bridie's Fire by Kirsty Murray 4 stars
review: /review/show...

and Remembering Babylon by David Malouf 4 1/2 stars

review:
/review/show...

I deserve bonus points for only reading Australian so far :P

I heartily recommend both but especially the Malouf


message 94: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79133 comments Mod
I have just started my first for this challenge - The Murderer's Daughter by Jonathan Kellerman - good so far!


message 95: by Lynxie (new)

Lynxie | 715 comments I finished my first:

2) A book recommended by a GR friend: The Bellamy Bird by Clare Havens (rec'd by: Jools) ★★�

My review: /review/show...


message 96: by Anna (last edited Aug 03, 2015 03:24PM) (new)

Anna | 477 comments starting with

5) A book by an author new to you
Evidence of Love by Elisabeth Rose


enjoying it so far :)


message 97: by MaryG2E (new)

MaryG2E (goodreadscommaryg2e) | 934 comments My no 6: The book I wanted to read the most turned out to be a great disappointment, a rare DNF for me. Between You & Me: Confessions of a Comma Queen by Mary Norris 1�. At least I have the satisfaction now of clearing it from my TBR list.
My review: /review/show...


message 98: by Sharon (new)

Sharon | 5385 comments Am I to late to join in on this challenge? I honestly thought I had yes to this challenge, but apparently I didn't :(


message 99: by Lynxie (new)

Lynxie | 715 comments I can't see why you couldn't join in Sharon :) There's lots of reading to be done this month! 10 books each... if we can manage it :)


message 100: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79133 comments Mod
Of course it's not too late Sharon! The more the merrier:) Post your list when you have it sorted - I'd love to check it out:)


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