Brenda’s Comments (group member since Jan 26, 2019)

Brenda’s comments from the The Reading Challenge Group group.

Round One Audio Challenge - COMPLETED 5/6

Level 1
1. The Likeness - 1/16
2. The Address - 1/22
3. The Killing Moon - 2/9

Level 2
4. All the Dark Places - 2/18
5. The Violin Conspiracy - 2/28
6. The Sanatorium - 3/14

Level 3
7. Faithful Place - 3/28
8. Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone - 4/7
9. Crimson Lake - 4/17

Level 4
10. Stone Cold Heart - 4/25
11. Wildflower - 4/28
12. Death on the Nile - 5/6

Round Two: Audio Challenge - COMPLETED 9/15

Level 1
1. Redemption Point - 5/19
2. Club Dead - 5/28
3. Godkiller - 6/7

Level 2
4. Oathbound - 6/27
5. Redwall - 7/10
6. The Subtle Knife - 7/29

Level 3
7. An Incomplete Revenge - 8/8
8. The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music - 8/19
9. The Phantom Prince: My Life with Ted Bundy - 8/26

Level 4
10. Sunrise on the Reaping - 9/7
11. 1984 - 9/11
12. All Systems Red - 9/15

Round Three: Audio Challenge
Get some extra reading in with audio books, or get into them for the first time!

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I keep seeing recommendations for All Systems Red. Renee's suggestion for this month moved it up on my list. I really enjoyed it and will be reading more. Thanks, Renee!

I did a reread of 1984. I last read it in my early 20's. I enjoyed it as much as i did the first time. Although it hit differently in the current environment.

Rosemarie wrote: "What did you think of the book, Brenda?"

I really enjoyed it. It helps you understand some of the motivations of characters in the main books.

Round Three The Game is Afoot:
Explore the Mystery genre. This can also include suspense and thriller. Put together clues and chase down villains, because the game is now afoot!

Level 1 - Break the Code (2 Books)
1. Among the Mad - 9/20
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Level 2 - Shadow the Suspect (4 Books)
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Level 3 - Crack the Case (7 Book)
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Level 4 - Chase the Villain (10 Books)
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Level 5 - Close the Case (15 Books)
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Round Two Fantasy Faire:
This maxi challenge is for those who want to explore the genre of Fantasy.

Level 1 - Linger with Elves (2 Books)
1. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - 9/11
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Level 2 - Fly with Dragons (4 Books)
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Level 3 - Eat the Food in Faerie (7 Books)
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Level 4 - Go on a Quest to Save the World (10 Books)
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Level 5 - Explore Another World (15 Books)
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I read Sunrise on the Reaping. Another Hunger Games 5-Book Box Set prequel. This time telling the story of Haymitch's time in the arena. A few other familiar characters make an appearance, as well.

I also finished The Phantom Prince: My Life with Ted Bundy and The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band.

I muchpreferred The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music and The Phantom Prince: My Life with Ted Bundy to The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band.

I think you'll both find it's an enjoyable read.

I finished The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music. You don't have to be a Nirvana or Foo Fighter's fan to enjoy this glimpse into the life of a rock star.

Miss Scarlet: career in law
Carved in Bone - 8/6

Colonel Mustard: career in the military
The Registry - 1/20

Nurse White: career in medicine
Pardonable Lies - 4/5

Reverend Green: career in religion
Northanger Abbey - 1/25

Professor Plum: career in education
Ninth House - 2/22

Mrs. Peacock: career in business
The Sanatorium - 3/14

Sergeant Gray: career in law enforcement
Judgment- 1/11

Mr. Brown: career as a con artist or spy
Crown of Blood - 4/25

Extra-Credit..
Mr. Black/Mr. Boddy: is dead or dies in the story
The Address - 1/22

Round Two Clue Challenge:

Miss Scarlet: career in law
Coyote Waits - 9/6

Colonel Mustard: career in the military
Sunrise on the Reaping - 9/7

Nurse White: career in medicine
An Incomplete Revenge - 8/8

Reverend Green: career in religion


Professor Plum: career in education


Mrs. Peacock: career in business


Sergeant Gray: career in law enforcement
Talking God - 8/23

Mr. Brown: career as a con artist or spy
The Phantom Prince: My Life with Ted Bundy - 8/26

Extra-Credit..
Mr. Black/Mr. Boddy: is dead or dies in the story
Dying to Meet You - 8/10

Round Three: New to You

Level One: Test the Waters (1 New Author)
1. Jefferson Bass: Carved in Bone - 8/6

Level Two: Wade in the Shallow End (3 New Authors)
2. Kate Klise: Dying to Meet You - 8/10
3. Dave Grohl: The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music - 8/19

Level Three: Take a Swim (6 New Authors)
4. Elizabeth Kendall: The Phantom Prince: My Life with Ted Bundy - 8/26
5. Tommy Lee, Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, and Vince Neil:
The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band - 9/1
6. Martha Wells: All Systems Red - 9/15

Level Four: Dive Right In (10 New Authors)
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Did a reread of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library with my daughter. He loved it.

I finished Redwall.

I read Peter Pan. First read of an enjoyable classic.

Rainbow Challenge: COMPLETED 6/29
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Round Two - Rainbow Challenge:
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Color/Colour

I finished Oathbound. Third book in The Legendborn Cycle: Legendborn / Bloodmarked / Oathbound. Not quite as good as the first two, but still enjoyable.

I also finished The Winter of the Witch. Fitting conclusion of The Winternight Trilogy.