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Finished with #12 - MC goes to a dance - Murder at Blue Falls by Maggie Bishop 4�s

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Level: Hard (3 AAs)

9/9

1. Nanna and Pop
Task: Either read a book where there is a Main Character who is over 50 OR Read a book where there is a character who is a grandmother or grandfather (doesn’t have to be the main character)

Half Wild by Pip Smith 3�s AA

2. Coffee
Task: Either read a book with a cup of coffee on the cover OR the word coffee is mentioned in the text. If you pick this one please tell us the title, author and quote the sentence it is in and the page number or location of the sentence.
e.g. Just Good Friends by Rosalind James “We’ll get you a coffee, and then we’ll take you home� pg 4

3. Purple Unicorn (thanks to little Miss Lily for this one!!!)
Task: Either read a book with a purple cover OR read book tagged as fantasy

The Greatest Gift by Rachael Johns 5�s AA

4. Comet (comet is their cat)
Task: Either read a book with a cat on the cover - or read a book set in Outer Space.

A Spell of Trouble by Leighann Dobbs 4�s 11/10/17

5. Miss Poppy � (Miss Poppy is James� year 2 teacher)
Task: Either read a book where there is a teacher as a character OR Read a book where there is a school aged character � Neither characters need to be a main character

Colours of Gold by Kaye Dobbie 5�s

6. Rubbish Bin
Task: Either read a book that has been on your TBR for more than a year OR read the one that has been on there the longest

Cyanide Games by Richard Beasley 4�s AA (August 3rd 2016)

7. Knickers (James being naughty!)
Task: Either read a book where the MC is a woman OR read a book where you can see an item of clothing on the cover (NB does not have to be knickers)

The Baby Doctor by Fiona McArthur 5�s AA

8. Mittens (kids just bought some ready for the trip to Japan for Christmas)
Task: Either read a book set in Japan OR read a book where someone is wearing something woollen on the cover (jumper, beanie, scarf etc.)

9. Paint
Task: Either read a book with a cover that is bright and full of colours like a paint box OR read a book where some decorating takes place

Little Secrets by Anna Snoekstra 5�s AA

10. Monster (apparently one under Lily's bed that I have to sort out with monster poison next time I go over)
Task: Either read a book that is tagged as Horror OR read a book tagged as paranormal book.

11. Fish Fingers
Task: Either read a book with the sea on the cover OR read a book where you can see someones fingers on the cover

Sanctuary by Judy Nunn 5�s AA

12. Ball
Task: Either read a book where you can see some type of ball on the cover (beach, football, tennis ball etc) OR read a book were the MC goes to a Ball or Dance.

Murder at Blue Falls by Maggie Bishop 4�s

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Brenda wrote: "Finished with #12 - MC goes to a dance - Murder at Blue Falls by Maggie Bishop 4â˜È´

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Level: Hard (3 AAs)

9/9
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You are finishing everything! Shows you are on holidays:) Well done!

Brenda wrote: "find her by lisa gardner finished"

Find Her by Lisa Gardner

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Finished with #12 - MC goes to a dance - Murder at Blue Falls by Maggie Bishop 4â˜È´

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Level: Har..."

Thanks Phrynne :) I still have three different October challenges to finish...

Li'l Owl wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "Li'l Owl wrote: "Finished my second (2/6)

11. Fish Fingers - Sea on the Cover
The Night Ferry by Michael Robotham AA
[bookcover:The Night Ferry|25..."

Finally finished my review for this one!
Sorry everyone had to wait as it took me long enough! Won't be waiting to review books in future!

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Phrynne wrote: "Finished:)

Medium 6 books. 2 Aussie authors.

6/6

2. Coffee
Task: read a book with where the word coffee is mentioned in the text.
From Sand and Ash by [author:Amy Harmon|5829056..."

Nicely done Congratulations !! =o)

Sorry Phrynne! missed that you'd finished!

Some how I have not been keeping up with everyone's accomplishments!! Sorry!

Congratulations to Patty!

Congratulations to Krystal!

Congratulations to Kylie!

Well done all!

I completed my challenge today: 9/9 books 4 AAs


� 2. Coffee in the book - Black Teeth by Zane Lovitt AA 4� the book is set in Melbourne so they are constantly in cafes and coffee is mentioned at locns 847,2113, 2689

� 3. Purple - fantasy The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman 4�

� 5. School aged character- Emma in The Lost Child by Patricia Gibney 4�

� 6. Rubbish Bin: The Fire Child by S.K. Tremayne (on my Netgalley shelf for over a year) 4.5�

� 7. Knickers: Little Secrets by Anna Snoekstra (MC is a female journalist) - AA 4�

� 9. Decorating: The Restorer by Michael Sala - AA 4�

� 10. Paranormal: The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell (ghosts) 4�

� 11. Sea on cover: The Night Ferry by Michael Robotham AA 4�

� 12. MC goes to a ball: The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia 4�

Great work Carolyn!

Carolyn wrote: "I completed my challenge today: 9/9 books 4 AAs


� 2. Coffee in the book - Black Teeth by Zane Lovitt AA 4� the book is set in Melbourne so they are constantly in ..."

Well done Carolyn- I’ve just bought a copy of Little Secrets Is heading my way in the mail 😀

All done, and just barely made it I think...
4. Comet (comet is their cat)
Read a book set in Outer Space:
The State of the Art by Iain M. Banks

5. Miss Poppy � (Miss Poppy is James� year 2 teacher)
Inkheart a school aged charater by Cornelia Funke

11. Fish Fingers
A sea on the cover
Slow Travel by Mari Rhydwen AA



Here is my review for the final book: /review/show...
It was really good and my review does not do it justice, but I am all reviewed out at the moment.

Carolyn wrote: "I completed my challenge today: 9/9 books 4 AAs


� 2. Coffee in the book - Black Teeth by Zane Lovitt AA 4� the book is set in Melbourne so they are constantly in ..."

Well done Carolyn! Great effort!

Deborah wrote: "All done, and just barely made it I think...
4. Comet (comet is their cat)
Read a book set in Outer Space:
The State of the Art by Iain M. Banks

5. Miss Poppy � (Mis..."

Well done Deborah :)

Great job, Deborah!

Thanks Brenda, Krystal and Owl xo :)

And congratulations to everyone who's completed theirs - Phrynne - shame about the reads this month :( - Brenda, Carolyn and Deborah. Well done ladies! :)

Thanks Kylie :)

Finished the challenge with my last 2 books:
3. Purple Unicorn - Purple cover - Dead Man's Chest by Kerry Greenwood AA 3.5*

10. Monster - Horror - Dust & Decay by Jonathan Maberry 3.5*

Some time left to work on my annual challenges before November!

Congratulations Jane!

Nicely done, Jane!

Congratulations Jane.

Yey ... finished! Only three reads, but that's pretty good for me.
My reads were

1. Miss Poppy � (Miss Poppy is James� year 2 teacher)
My choice: Good-Bye, Mr. Chips by James Hilton - a classic where there is a teacher as a character ★★★★�
Not a big read (128pgs) but my favourite for the month. Had it not been for the challenge, it may have gone unread by me.

2. Coffee Task
My choice: Last Chance Cafe by Liz Byrski - the word coffee was mentioned numerous times .. the first time was ... "Marot longs to abandon the search, get a coffee or just go home, but she has to find something because the party is tomorrow and she can't get into her only decent dress" first page, Chapter 1.
★★★★

3. Knickers (James being naughty!)
My choice: The Right Time by Danielle Steel MC: Alexandra Winslow. ★★★★

Congratulations everyone on completing your challenges. Looking forward to November's challenge to start ... clean up some of those books that I have been meaning to read, but something else always pops up before it.

Well done Nicole!!

Great job, Nicole!

Congrats Jane and Nicole!

Congratulations everyone on completing your challenges. Looking forward to November's challenge to start ... clean up some of those books that I have been meaning to read, but something else always pops up before it.

I know that feeling all too well.... as I'm sure many of us here do!

I've finished! Thanks Sally and the kids!!

Otherwise October!
Level - Medium (2 AA)
6/6

1. Nanna and Pop - Main Character is a Grandfather
Flesh and Bone by Jefferson Bass 5â˜�'²õ

3. Purple Unicorn - Purple Cover & Fantasy
The Unicorn in the Barn by Jacqueline K. Ogburn 5â˜�'²õ

5. Miss Poppy � Teacher as a Character
The Devil's Bones by Jefferson Bass 5â˜�'²õ

7. Knickers - MC is a Woman
Tell the Truth by Katherine Howell
AA 5â˜�'²õ

10. Monster - Paranormal book
The Cat, the Crow, and the Cauldron: A Halloween Anthology by Joe DeRouen 3.5â˜�'²õ

11. Fish Fingers - Sea on the Cover
The Night Ferry by Michael Robotham AA 5â˜�'²õ

Review of my final book The Devil's Bones by Jefferson Bass
5â˜�'²õ

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Well done Owl! Congratulations! :)

Well done Owl:)

Congratulations Owl!!

Congratulations Owl.

Thanks Ladies! =o)

Well done Owl - My grandkids enjoyed the game (pulling paper out of the hat) so much that it happens nearly every time they come over now!

Yay! I have completed this challenge with a few days to spare.

I finished with a couple of days to spare :)

Challenge Level : Hard
12/12

1. Nanna and Pop
Task: Main Character who is over 50
Demon Child by Kylie Chan AA Main Character John Wu is a God. Definitely older than 50. 5 stars

2. Coffee
Task: the word coffee is mentioned in the text. If you pick this second one please tell us the title, author and quote the sentence it is in and the page number or location of the sentence.
Circus of the Damned by Laurell K. Hamilton "I offered you coffee. You turned it down" pg 4 5 stars

3. Purple Unicorn (thanks to little Miss Lily for this one!!!)
Task: read book tagged as fantasy
Black Jade by Kylie Chan AA 5 Stars

4. Comet (comet is their cat)
Task: Either read a book with a cat on the cover OR read a book set in Outer Space.
Cat and Mouse by James Patterson
3.5 stars

5. Miss Poppy � (Miss Poppy is James� year 2 teacher) Task: Either read a book where there is a teacher as a character
The Lunatic Cafe by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars

6. Rubbish Bin
Task: Either read a book that has been on your TBR for more than a year
Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich 3.5 stars

7. Knickers (James being naughty!)
Task: Read a book where the MC is a woman
Dark Serpent by Kylie Chan AA 5 stars

8. Mittens (kids just bought some ready for the trip to Japan for Christmas)
Task: read a book where someone is wearing something woollen on the cover (jumper, beanie, scarf etc.)
N or M? by Agatha Christie 4 stars

9. Paint
Task: Either read a book with a cover that is bright and full of colours like a paint box OR read a book where some decorating takes place
The Grass is Greener by Loretta Hill AA 4 stars

10. Monster (apparently one under Lily's bed that I have to sort out with monster poison next time I go over)
Task: read a book tagged as paranormal book
Kiss the Night Goodbye by Keri Arthur 3.5 Stars

11. Fish Fingers
Task: Read a book with the fingers on the cover
Burnt Offerings by Laurell K. Hamilton 4.5 Stars

12. Ball
Task: read a book were the MC goes to a Ball or Dance.
The Killing Dance by Laurell K. Hamilton 4.5 Stars MC goes to the opening of a new dance club

Congrats Jennifer

Diana wrote: "Congrats Jennifer"

Thanks Diana.

Sally906 wrote: "Well done Owl - My grandkids enjoyed the game (pulling paper out of the hat) so much that it happens nearly every time they come over now!"

Have to do it for the Christmas challenge Sally :)

Well done Diana and Jennifer!

Done Diddly Done!

Medium (6 books, 2 AA)
6/6

5. Miss Poppy He Died with a Felafel in His Hand by AA John Birmingham 214p

4. Comet: (Set in outer space) Alien: Sea of Sorrows by James A. Moore 352p

6. Rubbish Bin For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway 471p

7. Knickers The Truth About Thongs by Stephanie Rowe 128p

11. Fish Fingers (Sea on cover)Rogue Wave by AA Christopher Cartwright 362p


10. Monster (Tagged as Horror) Finders Keepers by Stephen King 431p


I finished with Stephen King. Review attached.
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Now I have 4 days to fill in before the November challenge begins...

Well done Brad!

Well done everyone -some great books being read.

Yes well done everyone. I had better look and see if I have finished it yet........

I have. Phew!!!

Congrats Phrynne!!!

Brenda wrote: "Well done Diana and Jennifer!"

Thanks Brenda.
Congrats Brad and Phyrnne.

Brenda wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "Well done Owl - My grandkids enjoyed the game (pulling paper out of the hat) so much that it happens nearly every time they come over now!"

Have to do it for the Christmas challen..."

Yea! Another great fun one! =o)

Well done Brad!

Congratulations Diana, Jennifer and Brad! Excellent work! :)

This was a really fun challenge, thanks Sally, and thanks to your grandchildren for the suggestions.

October Challenge: "Otherwise October"
Duration: 01/10 - 31/10/2017
Level: EASY, i.e. 3 books, including one Australian Author
Progress: 3/3

Task 1: Nanna and Pop - Either read a book where there is a Main Character who is over 50 OR Read a book where there is a character who is a grandmother or a grandfather
The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes 4â˜È´
The main character, Tony Webster, is over 50 and a grandfather

Task 2: Coffee Either read a book with a cup of coffee on the cover OR the word coffee is mentioned in the text.
Sunset Limited by James Lee Burke 3â˜È´
Bootsie brought coffee and sugar and hot milk on a tray from the kitchen. When the priest lifted the cup to his mouth his eyes seemed to look through the steam at nothing, then he said, "Do you believe in evil, Mr Robicheaux?" (pbk, 1998, p. 102)

Task 7: Knickers - Either read a book where the MC is a woman OR read a book where you can see an item of clothing on the cover
The Bit In Between by Claire Varley (AA) 4â˜È´