Jenn’s Comments (group member since Jul 12, 2013)

Jenn’s comments from the Aussie Readers group.

April Featured Author - Richard Flanagan
Duration: 1/4/25 - 30/4/25
Level: Hard
20/20


TASKS - Completed

#1. Richard Flanagan was born in Tasmania in 1961.
**Read a book which includes TWO of 1.9.6.1 in the page count OR
**Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into TASMANIA (min 2 words)
Obsidian Butterfly by Laurell K. Hamilton 596 pages 5 stars 2/4/25


#2. As well as being an author, historian and film director, Richard was president of the Tasmania University Union and a Rhodes Scholar.
**Read a book which has a character who is an author, historian or film director OR
**Read a book where the author's initials fit into RHODES SCHOLAR
Taltos by Anne Rice 5 Stars 13/4/25

#3. Each of Richard's novels has attracted major praise. His first, Death of a River Guide (1994), was short-listed for the Miles Franklin Award, as were his next two, The Sound of One Hand Clapping (1997) and Gould's Book of Fish (2001)
**Read a book which has received or been shortlisted for an award OR
**As each of the above 3 books are set in Tasmania, read a book set in AUSTRALIA (extra points if in Tasmania)
Art Hour at the Duchess Hotel by Sophie Green AA 4 stars 17/4/25


#4. Richard's genres are Literature & Fiction, Nonfiction, Outdoors & Nature
**Read a book which shows one of those genres on the book's main page OR
**Read a book which shows outdoors and/or nature on the cover (show cover)
Paycheque by Fiona McCallum AA 5 stars 7/4/25


BONUS
**Read a book by Richard Flanagan
The Living Sea of Waking Dreams by Richard Flanagan AA 1 star 1/4/25



SPELL IT OUT!!!!!

R - Author - Bonded in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 5/4/25
I - Author - Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 3/4/25
C - Author - The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent 5 stars 14/4/25
H - Author - Violent Exposure by Katherine Howell AA 4 stars 1/4/25
A - Author - Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop 5 stars 2/4/25
R - Author - The Tale of the Body Thief by Anne Rice 5 stars 16/4/25
D - Title - Demon's Bluff by Kim Harrison 5 stars 11/4/25

F - Title - First King of Shannara by Terry Brooks 4 stars 25/4/25
L - Title - Lady of Darkness by Melissa K. Roehrich5 Stars 8/4/25
A - Author - The Invisible Ring by Anne Bishop 5 stars 15/4/25
N - Author - Whisper by Lynette Noni AA 3 stars 4/4/25
A - Author - Heir to the Shadows by Anne Bishop 5 stars 6/4/25
G - Author - Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire 4 stars 17/4/25
A - Author - Queen of the Darkness by Anne Bishop 5 stars 9/4/25
N - Author - The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni AA 5 stars 7/4/25

Brenda wrote: "Well done Jenn!"

Thanks Brenda. Terry Pratchett is one of my all time favourite authors. It was great to go back and re-read some of his earlier works :)

Finished the challenge :)

March Featured Author - Terry Pratchett
Duration: 1/03/25 - 31/03/25
Level: Hard (min 4AAs)
19/19

TASKS - Completed

#1. Sir Terry Pratchett OBE is an English author who died far too soon at 66 years of age
**Read a book by an English author OR **Read a book set in England
The Fox by Frederick Forsyth 4 stars 10/3/25

#2. Pratchett's best known work was his Discworld series which ran to 41 novels and sold more than 100 million copies.
**Read a book from a series OR **Read a best selling book
Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend AA 5 Stars 5/3/25

#3. Apart from the Discworld Sir Terry is also famous for the book he wrote with Neil Gaiman called Good Omens. This has been made into a very popular TV series.
**Read a book which has been made into a movie or a TV program OR **Read a book which starts with a letter in GOOD OMENS
Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 1/3/25

#4. His genre is fantasy or comedic satire. His books have been translated into 43 different languages
**Read a book which was originally published in another language OR **Read a fantasy
The Amber Isle by Ashley Capes AA 4 stars 4/3/25

BONUS
**Read a book by Terry Pratchett
Pyramids by Terry Pratchett 5 stars 12/3/25



SPELL IT OUT!!! - Completed
T - Author - Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend AA 5 stars 14/3/25
E - Title - The Elf Queen of Shannara by Terry Brooks 5 stars 12/3/25
R - Author - Good Girl, Bad Girl by Michael Robotham AA 5 stars 4/3/25
R - Author - When She Was Good by Michael Robotham AA 4 stars 4/3/25
Y - Author - Witching Moon by Yasmine Galenorn 5 stars 7/3/25

P - Title - Payback in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 11/3/25
R - Author - Magician's End by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 17/3/25
A - Author - Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 6/3/25
T - Author - The Druid of Shannara by Terry Brooks 5 stars
C - Author - Judgment Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars 10/3/25
H - Author - Burnt Offerings by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 2/3/25
E - Title - Encore in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 8/3/25
T - Author - Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett 5 stars 9/3/25
T - Author - Mort by Terry Pratchett 5 stars 6/3/25

March Featured Author - Terry Pratchett
Duration: 1/03/25 - 31/03/25
Level: Hard (min 4AAs)
19/19

TASKS - Completed

#1. Sir Terry Pratchett OBE is an English author who died far too soon at 66 years of age
**Read a book by an English author OR **Read a book set in England
The Fox by Frederick Forsyth 4 stars 10/3/25

#2. Pratchett's best known work was his Discworld series which ran to 41 novels and sold more than 100 million copies.
**Read a book from a series OR **Read a best selling book
Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend AA 5 Stars 5/3/25

#3. Apart from the Discworld Sir Terry is also famous for the book he wrote with Neil Gaiman called Good Omens. This has been made into a very popular TV series.
**Read a book which has been made into a movie or a TV program OR **Read a book which starts with a letter in GOOD OMENS
Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 1/3/25

#4. His genre is fantasy or comedic satire. His books have been translated into 43 different languages
**Read a book which was originally published in another language OR **Read a fantasy
The Amber Isle by Ashley Capes AA 4 stars 4/3/25

BONUS
**Read a book by Terry Pratchett
Pyramids by Terry Pratchett 5 stars 12/3/25



SPELL IT OUT!!! - Completed
T - Author - Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend AA 5 stars 14/3/25
E - Title - The Elf Queen of Shannara by Terry Brooks 5 stars 12/3/25
R - Author - Good Girl, Bad Girl by Michael Robotham AA 5 stars 4/3/25
R - Author - When She Was Good by Michael Robotham AA 4 stars 4/3/25
Y - Author - Witching Moon by Yasmine Galenorn 5 stars 7/3/25

P - Title - Payback in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 11/3/25
R - Author - Magician's End by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 17/3/25
A - Author - Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 6/3/25
T - Author - The Druid of Shannara by Terry Brooks 5 stars
C - Author - Judgment Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars 10/3/25
H - Author - Burnt Offerings by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 2/3/25
E - Title - Encore in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 8/3/25
T - Author - Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett 5 stars 9/3/25
T - Author - Mort by Terry Pratchett 5 stars 6/3/25

Brenda wrote: "Welcome Jenn (wow double! go girl!!), Sandy, Mari, Elisabeth, Helen, Kylie and Carol! You're all linked :)"

Great Challenge Brenda. I had so many choices for this challenge I had trouble deciding on only 10 so I thought I would really challenge myself :P

HERE WE GO!

**Autumn Reading Challenge**
Duration: 1/3/25 - 31/5/25
Level: Hard x 2
20/20

1. Make a cup of tea!
a) Boil the water - Read a book which is "steamy", set in a hot climate or makes you feel warm inside. OR read a book where the author's first name or book title begins with B, O, I or L .
Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 1/3/25
Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 5/3/25


b) Choose your tea - Read books with a colour on the cover to match the type of tea you choose:
Black - black tea
The Tale of the Body Thief by Anne Rice 5 stars 16/4/25
Lady of Darkness by Melissa K. Roehrich 5 stars 8/4/25

c) Steep the tea - Read a book with page counts to indicate how strong you like your tea:
Strong - 301 pages or more
Taltos by Anne Rice (520 pages) 5 stars 13/4/25
The Talismans of Shannara by Terry Brooks (440 pages) 4 stars 28/3/25

d) Sweet? - Read a book to indicate how sweet you like your tea:
No sugar - Stand alone novel
Twist of Fateby Karly Lane AA 5 stars 20/4/25
Art Hour at the Duchess Hotel by Sophie Green AA 4 stars 17/4/25

e) Black or white? - Read a book to indicate what else to add to your tea:
Cream - Fantasy/sci fi
The Druid of Shannara by Terry Brooks5 stars 8/3/25
The Elf Queen of Shannara by Terry Brooks 5 stars 12/3/25

Now your cuppa is made, you're ready to continue reading!

2. March 2nd 2025 is Clean up Australia Day - read a book by an Aussie Author which has been on your TBR for at least a year...
Silverborn by Jessica Townsend AA 5 stars 14/5/25
The Missing Pieces of Us by Fleur McDonald AA 4 stars 13/5/25

3. March 20th 2025 is International Day of Happiness so pick up a book you've been desperate to read OR re-read an old favourite - either will make you HAPPY
Magician's End by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 17/3/25
King of Ashes by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 13/5/25

4. April 18th 2025 is Good Friday - read a book which has GOOD or FRIDAY in the title OR read a book about a family...
Good Girl, Bad Girl by Michael Robotham AA 5 stars 4/3/25
When She Was Good by Michael Robotham AA 5 stars 4/3/25

5. May 11th 2025 is Mother's Day (in Australia) - read a book which features a strong female MC...
Burnt Offerings by Laurell K. Hamilton (MC Anita Blake is a Vampire hunter) 5 stars 2/3/25
Blue Moon by Laurell K. Hamilton (MC Anita Blake is a Vampire hunter) 5 stars 3/3/25

6. New Release by an Aussie Author - Read a book which is released in Autumn 2025 - March, April or May
The Rivertown Vet by Jennifer Scoullar AA (Published April 2025) 4 stars 1/5/25
Of Scale and Blood by Keri Arthur AA (Published May 2025) 5 stars 3/6/25

Challenge Completed :)

February Featured Author - Liz Byrski
Duration: 1/2/25 - 28/2/25
Level: Hard (min 4 AAs)
13/14

TASKS

#1. Liz Byrski was born in London and spent most of her childhood in Sussex. As an only child she spent a lot of time alone, much of it buried in books.
**Read a book set in England OR **Read a book about books
The Secrets She Keeps by Michael Robotham AA 1 star 3/2/25

#2. After moving to Perth with her family in 1981 Liz again established a freelance career writing for Australian publications including The Australian, Homes and Living, Cosmopolitan and Weekend News.
**Read a book published in 1981 or which has TWO of 1.9.8.1 in the page count OR **Read a book where the author's initials fit into COSMOPOLITAN
The 24th Hour by James Patterson; Maxine Paetro 4 stars 4/2/25

#3. In the nineties Liz was a broadcaster and executive producer with ABC Radio in Perth and later an advisor to a minister in the Western Australian State Government; she now lectures in Professional and Creative Writing at Curtin University of Technology in Perth, and has PhD in writing with a focus on feminist popular fiction.
**Read a CONTEMPORARY fiction novel OR **Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into CREATIVE WRITING (minimum 2 words)
Changeling Exile by Marina Finlayson AA 5 stars 5/2/25

#4. Liz lives between Perth and Fremantle and in addition to enjoying the company of family and friends, she spends most of her time reading, writing and walking. She has two adult sons and twin grandsons.
**Read a book which features a family with adult child/ren OR **Read a book set in Australia
The One That Got Away by Karly Lane AA 4 stars 5/2/25

BONUS**Read a book by Liz Byrski
A Month of Sundays by Liz Byrski 3 stars 2/2/25

SPELL IT OUT!!!!

L - Title - Bloody Bones by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 1/2/25
I - Title - Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 1/2/25
Z - Title - Zambezi : A Wild Paradise Is about to Erupt by Tony Park AA 4 stars 14/2/25

B - Title - The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden 4 stars 3/2/25
Y - Title - Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks AA 2 stars 5/2/25
R - Author - Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 6/2/25
S - Title - Sourcery by Terry Pratchett 5 stars 4/2/25
K - Author - Horn of Winter by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 4/2/25
I - Title - Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 10/2/25

Challenge Completed :)

**Summer 2024/2025 Challenge - My Favourite Things**
Duration: 1/12/24 - 8/2/25
Level: Hard
21/21

#1 Your favourite genre - Fantasy / Paranormal - Completed
a. Street Game by Christine Feehan 5 stars 13/1/25
b. Magic in the Flesh by Marina Finlayson AA 5 stars 7/1/25
c. Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 5 stars 15/1/25



#2 Written by one of your favourite authors - Keri Arthur - Completed
a. Horn of Winter by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 4/2/25
b. Of Steel and Scale by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 12/12/24
c. Eryn by Keri Arthur AA 4 stars 9/12/24



#3 Your favourite colour cover - Black - Completed
a. Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 4/12/24
b. Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 4/12/24
c. Purity in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 5/12/24



#4 Your favourite place as the main setting - Australia - Completed
a. Looking Out by Fiona McCallum AA 4 stars 2/12/24
b. Moonlight and the Pearler's Daughter by Lizzie Pook AA 4 stars 3/12/24
c. The One That Got Away by Karly Lane AA 4 stars 5/2/25



#5 Takes place during your favourite time period - Completed
a. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 5 stars 3/12/24
b. A Mommy for Christmas by Maggie Shayne 4 stars 18/12/24
c. Oklahoma Starshine by Maggie Shayne 4 stars 6/1/25



#6 Takes place during your favourite season - Completed
a. Shakespeare's Christmas by Charlaine Harris 5 stars 3/1/25
b. The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden 5 stars 3/2/25
c. A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 5 stars 1/1/25



#7 Read a favourite of your choice, that has been on your TBR for at least a year - Completed
a. The Judas Gate by Jack Higgins 5 stars 13/1/25
b. Rain on the Dead by Jack Higgins 5 stars 14/1/25
c. Magic on the Cards by Marina Finlayson AA 5 stars 16/12/24

February Featured Author - Liz Byrski
Duration: 1/2/25 - 28/2/25
Level: Hard (min 4 AAs)
14/14

TASKS

#1. Liz Byrski was born in London and spent most of her childhood in Sussex. As an only child she spent a lot of time alone, much of it buried in books.
**Read a book set in England OR **Read a book about books
The Secrets She Keeps by Michael Robotham AA 1 star 3/2/25

#2. After moving to Perth with her family in 1981 Liz again established a freelance career writing for Australian publications including The Australian, Homes and Living, Cosmopolitan and Weekend News.
**Read a book published in 1981 or which has TWO of 1.9.8.1 in the page count OR **Read a book where the author's initials fit into COSMOPOLITAN
The 24th Hour by James Patterson; Maxine Paetro 4 stars 4/2/25

#3. In the nineties Liz was a broadcaster and executive producer with ABC Radio in Perth and later an advisor to a minister in the Western Australian State Government; she now lectures in Professional and Creative Writing at Curtin University of Technology in Perth, and has PhD in writing with a focus on feminist popular fiction.
**Read a CONTEMPORARY fiction novel OR **Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into CREATIVE WRITING (minimum 2 words)
Changeling Exile by Marina Finlayson AA 5 stars 5/2/25

#4. Liz lives between Perth and Fremantle and in addition to enjoying the company of family and friends, she spends most of her time reading, writing and walking. She has two adult sons and twin grandsons.
**Read a book which features a family with adult child/ren OR **Read a book set in Australia
The One That Got Away by Karly Lane AA 4 stars 5/2/25

BONUS**Read a book by Liz Byrski
A Month of Sundays by Liz Byrski 3 stars 2/2/25

SPELL IT OUT!!!!

L - Title - Bloody Bones by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 1/2/25
I - Title - Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 1/2/25
Z - Title - Zambezi : A Wild Paradise Is about to Erupt by Tony Park AA 4 stars 14/2/25

B - Title - The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden 4 stars 3/2/25
Y - Title - Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks AA 2 stars 5/2/25
R - Author - Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 6/2/25
S - Title - Sourcery by Terry Pratchett 5 stars 4/2/25
K - Author - Horn of Winter by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 4/2/25
I - Title - Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 10/2/25

First Challenge completed :)

January Featured Author - Angela Marsons
Duration: 1/01/25 - 31/01/25
Level: Hard (min 4AAs)
18/18

TASKS - Completed

#1. Angela Marsons is a British author living in the Black Country in the English Midlands.
**Read a book by an English author OR **Read a book set in England
An Eye for an Eye by Jeffrey Archer 5 stars 12/1/25

#2. Marsons struggled to become a published author but, once her crime series about Detective Kim Stone began to sell, her books became very popular.
**Read a book from a series OR **Read a best selling book
Crown of Shadows by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 3/1/25

#3. She is currently contracted to write 28 books in the Kim Stone series. The first one was titled Silent Scream and the latest one, 36 Hours is number 21.
**Read a book which has a number in the title OR **Read a book where the author's initials can both be found in SILENT SCREAM
High Five by Janet Evanovich 4 stars 15/1/25

#4. Marson's books have been translated into 28 different languages.
**Read a book which was originally published in another language OR **Read a book set in a country other than your own
A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer (Washington, DC) 5 stars 1/1/25

BONUS **Read a book by Angela Marsons
Silent Scream by Angela Marsons 4 stars 5/1/25



SPELL IT OUT!!!! - Completed

A - Author - Sword of Darkness by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 4/1/25
N - Title - NYPD Red 4 by James Patterson 5 stars 1/1/25
G - Title - Genesis by Chris Carter 4 stars 10/1/25
E - Author - Claimed by Gods by Eva Chase 4 stars 6/1/25
L - Title - Lasher by Anne Rice 5 stars 13/1/25
A - Author - Ring of Ruin by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 7/1/25

M - Title - Magic in the Flesh by Marina Finlayson AA 5 stars 8/1/25
A - Author - Shield of Fire by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 8/1/25
R - Title - Ritual in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 3/1/25
S - Title - Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 6/1/25
O - Title - Oklahoma Starshine by Maggie Shayne 4 stars 6/1/25
N - Title - NYPD Red 5 by James Patterson 5 stars 2/1/25
S - Title - The Sentinel by Lee Child 5 stars 2/1/25

Annual Challenge 2025 - A-Z "Real Life" Locations
Duration: 1/1/25 - 31/12/25
20/26 (min 6AA's)

A - Arizona - Hounded by Kevin Hearne 4 stars 6/8/25
B - Brazil - The Testament by John Grisham 5 stars 13/2/25
C - Cincinnati - Demon's Bluff by Kim Harrison 5 stars 11/4/25
D - Darling River - The Night on the Darling River by Darry Fraser AA
E - England - The Judas Gate by Jack Higgins 4 stars 13/1/25
F - Flinders Ranges - Out in Nowhere by Fleur McDonald AA 4 stars 12/6/25
G - Germany - The Eagle Has Flown by Jack Higgins 5 stars 8/8/25
H - Hunter's Valley, NSW - The Lawson Sisters by Janet Gover AA
I - Iran - The Death Trade by Jack Higgins
J - Jaipur - The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi 5 stars 16/1/25
K - Kulara - Canticle Creek by Adrian Hyland AA 4 stars 23/5/25
L - Los Angeles - 2 Sisters Murder Investigations: Don't mess with the Bird Sisters! by James Patterson & Candice Fox AA 4 stars 19/7/25
M - Massachuesetts - The Murder Inn by Candice Fox AA 4 stars 1/7/25
N - NSW - Endgame by Sarah Barrie AA 5 stars 6/6/25
O - Oklahoma - Oklahoma Starshine by Maggie Shayne 5 stars 6/1/25
P - Peasantville, Tennessee - The Sentinel by Lee Child 5 stars 2/1/25
Q - Queensland - Wildhorse Creek by Kerry McGinnis AA
R - Rome - Blood And Gold by Anne Rice 5 stars 11/7/25
S - South Australia - The Country Practice by Meredith Appleyard AA
T - Tasmania - When Shadows Fall by Kaye Dobbie AA 3.5 stars 26/5/25
U - USA - Bonded in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 5/4/25
V - Virginia - A Wanted Man by Lee Child 5 stars 15/3/25
W - Washington, DC - The Affair by Lee Child 5 stars 13/3/25
X - Texas - The Texas Murders by James Patterson 4 stars 20/8/25
Y - New York - Framed In Death by J.D. Robb
Z - Arizona - Better Off Dead by Lee Child 5 stars 19/7/25

Annual Challenge - Book Bingo
Duration - 1/1/25 - 31/12/25
Level: Hard (min 6AAs)
18/25

1 ACROSS
a. Male author Master of Furies by Raymond E. Feist
b. Cosy Mystery Now or Never by Janet Evanovich 4 stars 4/5/25
c. Published in 2025 Thunder Game by Christine Feehan 5 stars
d. Part of a series The Elf Queen of Shannara by Terry Brooks 4 stars 12/3/25
e. One word title Antrax by Terry Brooks 5 stars 7/8/25



2. ACROSS
a. Four word title Sunshine through the Rain by Penelope Janu AA
b. New to me Author The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden 5 stars 3/2/25
c. Young Adult The Wishsong of Shannara by Terry Brooks 5 stars 19/1/25
d. Fave Genre The Scions of Shannara by Terry Brooks 4 stars 17/2/25
e. Female Author Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 6/2/25



3. ACROSS
a. Blue Cover The Girls from Fitzroy by Jennie Jones AA
b. Set in Australia The Farm at Peppertree Crossing by Leonie Kelsall AA 4 stars 2/7/25
c. Fave Author A Darkness Returns by Raymond E. Feist
d. Title begins with D The Druid of Shannara by Terry Brooks 4 stars 8/3/25
e. Aussie Author The Fallen Woman by Fiona McIntosh AA



4. ACROSS
a. House on Cover Mind Games by Nora Roberts
b. Female MC Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 1/2/25
c. Male MC The Tale of the Body Thief by Anne Rice 4 stars 16/4/25
d. Book I Bought Sweet Wattle Creek by Kaye Dobbie AA
e. Borrowed from the library The Missing Pieces of Us by Fleur McDonald AA 4 stars 14/5/25



5. ACROSS
a. Mystery Rain on the Dead by Jack Higgins 5 stars 14/1/25
b. Place in the title Back To Birdsville by Fiona McArthur AA
c. Set in another Country In Too Deep by Lee Child 4 stars 15/2/25
d. Authors name starts with T The Talismans of Shannara by Terry Brooks 5 stars 28/3/25
e. Colourful Cover Air Bound by Christine Feehan 5 stars 11/2/25

Titles to come

Annual 2025 Challenge A-Z Titles
Duration: 1/1/25 - 31/12/25
17/26 (min 6AAs)

A - Annihilation Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars 6/5/25
B - The Bookstore at Rivers End by Phillipa Nefri Clark AA
C - Close to Home by Janet Gover AA
D - Devoted in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 10/2/25
E - Earth Bound by Christine Feehan 5 stars 11/2/25
F - Fire Bound by Christine Feehan 5 stars 12/2/25
G - The Greatest Gift by Rachael Johns AA
H - The House at Angel's Beach by Phillipa Nefri Clark AA
I - In at the Deep End by Penelope Janu AA
J - Jarka Ruus by Terry Brooks
K - Kindred in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 20/1/25
L - Lethal Game by Christine Feehan 5 stars
M - Memnoch the Devil by Anne Rice 4 stars 18/5/25
N - NYPD Red 5 by James Patterson 4 stars 2/1/25
O - The Other Bridget by Rachael Johns AA 4 stars 10/7/25
P - Passions in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 18/3/25
Q - Five Quarters of the Orange by Joanne Harris
R - Ritual in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 2/1/25
S - The Seachangers by Meredith Appleyard AA
T - Taltos by Anne Rice 4 stars
U - Under A Cerulean Sky by Jane Coverdale
V - The Vampire Armand by Anne Rice 5 stars 6/6/25
W - Water Bound by Christine Feehan 5 stars 7/2/25
X - Toxic Game by Christine Feehan 5 stars 24/1/25
Y - Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks AA 2 stars 5/2/25
Z - Zambezi : A Wild Paradise Is about to Erupt by Tony Park AA 4 stars 14/2/25

January Featured Author - Angela Marsons
Duration: 1/01/25 - 31/01/25
Level: Hard (min 4AAs)
18/18

TASKS

#1. Angela Marsons is a British author living in the Black Country in the English Midlands.
**Read a book by an English author OR **Read a book set in England
An Eye for an Eye by Jeffrey Archer 5 stars 12/1/25

#2. Marsons struggled to become a published author but, once her crime series about Detective Kim Stone began to sell, her books became very popular.
**Read a book from a series OR **Read a best selling book
Crown of Shadows by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 3/1/25

#3. She is currently contracted to write 28 books in the Kim Stone series. The first one was titled Silent Scream and the latest one, 36 Hours is number 21.
**Read a book which has a number in the title OR **Read a book where the author's initials can both be found in SILENT SCREAM
High Five by Janet Evanovich 4 stars 15/1/25

#4. Marson's books have been translated into 28 different languages.
**Read a book which was originally published in another language OR **Read a book set in a country other than your own
A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer (Washington, DC) 5 stars 1/1/25

BONUS **Read a book by Angela Marsons
Silent Scream by Angela Marsons 4 stars 5/1/25



SPELL IT OUT!!!! - Completed

A - Author - Sword of Darkness by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 4/1/25
N - Title - NYPD Red 4 by James Patterson 5 stars 1/1/25
G - Title - Genesis by Chris Carter 4 stars 10/1/25
E - Author - Claimed by Gods by Eva Chase 4 stars 6/1/25
L - Title - Lasher by Anne Rice 5 stars 13/1/25
A - Author - Ring of Ruin by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 7/1/25

M - Title - Magic in the Flesh by Marina Finlayson AA 5 stars 8/1/25
A - Author - Shield of Fire by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 8/1/25
R - Title - Ritual in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 3/1/25
S - Title - Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 6/1/25
O - Title - Oklahoma Starshine by Maggie Shayne 4 stars 6/1/25
N - Title - NYPD Red 5 by James Patterson 5 stars 2/1/25
S - Title - The Sentinel by Lee Child 5 stars 2/1/25

Interesting Challenge :) Titles to come.

Annual A-Z Road Trip
Duration: 1/1/25 - 31/12/25
22/26 (min 6AAs)

I am going on a road trip, and I'm spying with my little eye...

A - Angel (on cover) - Dark Legend by Christine Feehan 5 stars 19/3/25
B - Bear (on cover) - Forbidden Mate by Cecilia Lane 4 stars 17/2/25
C - Castle (on cover) - First King of Shannara by Terry Brooks 4 stars 25/4/25
D - Dragon (on cover) - The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien 5 stasr 19/3/25
E - Eiffel Tower (on cover) - Kill Shot by Vince Flynn
F - Flowers (on cover) - Art Hour at the Duchess Hotel by Sophie Green AA 4 stars 17/4/25
G - Gun (on cover) - Promises in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 9/1/25
H - House (on cover) - Silent Scream by Angela Marsons 5 stars 5/1/25
I - Inn (In Title) - The Inn by James Patterson
J - Jetty (on cover) - The Cottage at Whisper Lake by Phillipa Nefri Clark AA
K - King (In Title) - King of Ashes by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 13/5/25
L - Lightning (on cover) - Spirit Bound by Christine Feehan 5 stars 7/2/25
M - Magician (in Title) - Magician's End by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 17/3/25
N - Number (in title) - The 24th Hour by James Patterson 4 stars 4/2/25
O - Ornament (on cover) - Merry Christmas, Alex Cross by James Patterson
P - Pillars (on cover) - Blackwood Farm by Anne Rice 5 stars 12/7/25
Q - Queen (in title) - Queen of Storms by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 27/8/25
R - Rope (on cover) - Alex Cross's Trial by James Patterson 4 stars 21/6/25
S - Ship (on cover) - Ilse Witch by Terry Brooks 5 stars 27/6/25
T - Trees (on cover) - The Creeper by Margaret Hickey AA 4 stars 3/6/25
U - Union Jack (on cover) - Touch the Devil by Jack Higgins 5 stars 11/3/25
V - Valley (in title) - The Valley by Chris Hammer AA
W - Wire (in title) - High Wire by Candice Fox AA 5 stars 16/6/25
X - Hexes (in title)- Highballs & Hexes by T.M. Cromer 5 stars 16/5/25
Y - Yachts (on cover) - Sleepless in Stringybark Bay by Susan Duncan AA 3.5 stars 28/7/25
Z -Zombies (on cover) - The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 22/1/25

Challenge Completed :)

December Featured Author - Richard Osman
Duration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard (min 4AAs)
21/21

TASKS - Completed

#1. **Read a book by an English author OR **Read a book set in England
Stardust by Neil Gaiman 4 stars 2/12/24

#2. **Read a debut novel OR **Read a best selling book
Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 1/12/24

#3. **Read a book which has a day of the week in the title OR **Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir by Sandie Docker AA 4 stars 5/12/24

#4. **Read a book from a series OR **Read another book which features either a retired cop or a famous author
Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 6/12/24

BONUS
**Read a book by Richard Osman - Read all the authors books this year already.



SPELL IT OUT!!! - Completed

R - Author - A Crown Imperiled by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 14/12/24
I - Title - Innocent in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 10/12/24
C - Author - The Marine's E-Mail Order Bride by Cora Seton 4 stars 9/12/24
H - Title - Heir of Shadows by Kel Carpenter 4 stars 12/12/24
A - Title - The Airman's E-Mail Order Bride by Cora Seton 4 stars 11/12/24
R - Author - Jimmy and the Crawler by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 15/12/24
D - Title - Divided in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 7/12/24

O - Title - Of Steel and Scale by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 13/12/24
S - Title - The Soldier's E-Mail Order Bride by Cora Seton 4 stars 2/12/24
M - Title - Magic on the Cards by Marina Finlayson AA 5 stars 16/12/24
A - Author - Eryn by Keri Arthur AA 4 stars 9/12/24
N - Title - No Plan B by Lee Child 5 stars 13/12/24

N - Title - Notorious by Diana Palmer 5 stars 2/12/24
O - Title - The Outlaw Bride by Maggie Shayne 3.5 stars 5/12/24
V - Title - Visions in Death by J.D. Robb 5 Stars 9/12/24
E - Title - Erik by Sawyer Bennett 5 stars 18/12/24
L - Title - Leverage in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 16/12/24

Titles to come :)

Annual Australian Authors Challenge 2025
Duration: 1/1/25 - 31/12/25
Level: Hard
31/36

Male Authors
1. The Dragon Man by Garry Disher 5 stars 22/1/25
2. Kittyhawk Down by Garry Disher 5 stars 31/1/25
3. Snapshot by Garry Disher 5 stars 4/5/25
4. Chain of Evidence by Garry Disher 4 stars 17/5/25
5. Blood Moon by Garry Disher
6. The Other Wife by Michael Robotham 3.5 stars 4/8/25
7. The Inside Man by James Phelps 3 stars 15/7/25
8. Good Girl, Bad Girl by Michael Robotham 3 stars 3/3/25
9. When She Was Good by Michael Robotham 3 stars 4/3/25



Female Authors
1. The Blue Gum Camp by Leonie Kelsall 4 stars 26/6/25
2. Deserving Death by Katherine Howell 4 stars 7/7/25
3. The One That Got Away by Karly Lane 4 stars 5/2/25
4. Silverton Shores by Mandy Magro
5. Wallaby Lane by Maya Linnell 3.5 stars 30/7/25
6. The Radio Hour by Victoria Purman 4 stars 9/7/25
7. Mystic Ridge by Lucy Lever
8. The Last Trace by Petronella McGovern
9. Secrets Of Whitewater Creek by Sarah Barrie 4 stars 26/2/25



2025 New Releases
1. Horn of Winter by Keri Arthur 5 stars 4/2/25
2. Silverborn by Jessica Townsend 5 stars 14/5/25
3. Of Scale and Blood by Keri Arthur 5 stars 3/6/25
4. Cockatoo Cove by Maya Linnell 4 stars 5/8/25
5. The Secrets of Willow Bay by Phillipa Nefri Clark
6. Weathering the Storm by Mandy Magro 4 stars 6/8/25
7. Wings Above the Mallee by Leonie Kelsall 4 stars 14/8/25
8. The Serpent Princess by Kylie Chan 5 stars 25/2/25
9. A Snowy River Summer by Stella Quinn 4 stars 20/8/25



Favourite Genre - Completed
1. Crown of Shadows by Keri Arthur 5 stars 3/1/25
2. Sword of Darkness by Keri Arthur 5 stars 4/1/25
3. Ring of Ruin by Keri Arthur 5 stars 7/1/25
4. Shield of Fire by Keri Arthur 5 stars 8/1/25
5. Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend 5 stars 18/2/25
6. Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend 5 stars 5/3/25
7. Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend 5 stars 14/3/25
8. Magic in the Flesh by Marina Finlayson 5 stars 7/1/25
9. Changeling Exile by Marina Finlayson 5 stars 6/2/25

Challenge Completed :)

Annual Vowel Book Titles 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Aussie Authors 9/9
73/73

PLEASE READ IN THEIR DEDICATED MONTHS.

January/February - A - After That Night - Completed
A - Author - Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop 5 stars 8/1/24
F - Author - Leopard's Fury by Christine Feehan 5 stars 20/2/24
T - Author - Play to Kill by P.J. Tracy 5 stars 1/2/24
E - Title - Encore in Death by J.D. Robb 4 stars 23/1/24
R - Author - Krondor: The Assassins by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 7/1/24

T - Title - The Rising Tide by Ann Cleeves 4 stars 12/2/24
H - Author - A Farewell to Charms by Molly Harper 5 stars 5/2/24
A - Author - Blood Kissed by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 6/2/24
T - Title - The Last Dragon King by Leia Stone 5 stars 14/2/24

N - Title - None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell 3.5 stars 5/1/24
I - Author - Steel's Edge by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 7/1/24
G - Author - Betrayal by Jamie Garrett 4 stars 23/1/24
H - Author - Witches Get Stuff Done by Molly Harper 5 stars 21/1/24
T - Title - Triple Cross by James Patterson 4 stars 11/2/24

14/14 (1 AA)



March/April - E - Etched in Bone - Completed
E - Title - Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop 5 stars 1/3/24
T - Title - Texas Born by Diana Palmer 5 stars 3/4/24
C - Title - Crowbones by Anne Bishop 5 stars 4/3/24
H - Title - Hunter Hunted by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 5/3/24
E - Author - Supernatural Academy: Year One by Jaymin Eve 5 stars 8/4/24
D - Title - Demon's Dance by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 7/3/24

I - Title - Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs 5 stars 17/3/24
N - Title - Nevernight by Jay Kristoff AA 5 12/3/24

B - Author - Wild Country by Anne Bishop 5 stars 3/3/24
O - Title - Outcast by Chris Ryan 4 stars 11/3/24
N - Title - Never Go Back by Lee Child 4 stars 2/3/24
E - Author - Dragon's Guard by Eva Chase 4 stars 6/3/24

12/12 (3 AAs)



May/June - I - Iron Kissed - Completed
I - Author - Small Magics by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 17/6/24
R - Title - Rekindled Magic by T.M. Cromer 5 stars 17/5/24
O - Title - Opposing Sides by C.M. Doporto 4 stars 15/5/24
N - Author - Goldenhand by Garth Nix AA 5 stars 20/5/24

K - Author - Destiny Kills by Keri Arthur AA 4 stars 28/5/24
I - Title - The Iron King by Julie Kagawa 4 stars 23/5/24
S - Title - Supernatural Academy: Year Two by Jaymin Eve 5 stars 18/5/24
S - Author - House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas 4 stars 21/6/24
E - Author - Supernatural Academy: Year Three by Jaymin Eve 5 stars 20/5/24
D - Title - Darkdawn by Jay Kristoff AA 5 stars 19/6/24

10/10 (3AAs)




July/August - O - One More Time
O - Author - The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman 3.5 stars 2/7/24
N - Title - The Night Whistler by Greg Woodland AA 3.5 stars 3/7/24
E - Author - Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich 4 stars 14/7/24

M - Author - Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer 5 stars 16/7/24
O - Author - The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman 3.5 stars 2/8/24
R - Author - Flight Of The Night Hawks - Book One Of The Darkwar Saga by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 3/8/24
E - Title - Everlasting Magic by T M Cromer 5 stars

T - Author - The Queen of the Damned by Anne Rice 5 stars 15/7/24
I - Author - Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 26/7/24
M - Title - Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer 5 stars 17/7/24
E - Author - Game On: Tempting Twenty-Eight by Janet Evanovich 4 stars

11/11 (1 AA)



September/October - U - Until Harry
U - Title - Undaunted by Diana Palmer 4 stars 5/9/24
N - Title - New York to Dallas by J.D. Robb 5 stars 7/9/24
T - Title - Treachery in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 20/9/24
I - Title - Sanctuary by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 11/9/24
L - Title - The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman 4 stars 1/10/24

H - Title - The House of Wolves by James Patterson 4 stars 30/9/24
A - Title - Air Bound by Christine Feehan 5 stars 20/9/24
R - Author - At the Gates of Darkness by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 15/10/24
R - Title - Rides a Dread Legion by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 10/10/24
Y - Author - Witching Moon by Yasmine Galenorn 5 stars 11/10/24

10/10




November/December - Your book choice can start with any letter but must have all five vowels in the title - The Colour of Magic
T -Title - Thankless in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 18/11/24
H - Author - Seduced by Moonlight by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 10/11/24
E - Title - Eternity in Death by J.D. Robb 13/11/24

C - Title - A Caress of Twilight by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 9/11/24
O - Author - We Solve Murders by Richard Osman 3.5 stars 5/11/24
L - Title - The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir by Sandie Docker AA 4 stars 5/12/24
O - Title - Omega's Billionaire Babies: Matt and Drew 1 & 2 by Odin Nightshade 3.5 stars 11/11/24
U - Title - Unleashed by Diana Palmer 5 stars 5/11/24
R - Title - Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 4/11/24

O - Title - Oklahoma Christmas Blues by Maggie Shayne 4 stars 15/11/24
F - Title - The Forbidden Wolf King by Leia Stone 5 stars 25/11/24

M - Title - Memory in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 9/12/24
A - Title - Apprentice in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 6/11/24
G - Title - Golden in Death by J.D. Robb5 stars 20/11/24
I - Title - Imitation in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 13/11/24
C - Title - Connections in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 22/11/24

16/16 (1 AA)

Challenge Completed :)

Annual Aussie Author Challenge 2024 - Everything is Australian
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard
36/36

TASKS
1. KANGAROO - Completed
In South Australia there is a beautiful place called Kangaroo Island where you can see kangaroos on the beach.
** Read a book where you can find the letters A, R, O in the title (in any order)
Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton 3 star 18/6/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in Kangaroo Island.
Lord Somerton's Heir by Alison Stuart 3 stars 19/11/24

** Read a book set near a beach or with a beach on the cover.
HRT: Husband Replacement Therapy by Kathy Lette 24/10/24 4 stars




2. DINGO. - Completed
Australia may have some of the worst poisonous creatures in the world but our apex predator is a wild dog! There are lots of them to be found on Fraser Island in Queensland.

** Read a book where you can find the letters G,N,O in the title (in any order)
Something Bad is Going to Happen by Jessie Stephens 2 stars 9/7/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in Fraser Island.
Home to Echidna Lane by Eva Scott 5 stars 6/1/24

** Read a book set in Queensland
Gum Tree Gully by Mandy Magro 5 stars 1/7/24




3. KOOKABURRA - Completed
When a flock of these birds start laughing it is hard not to laugh with them. They are the noisy relations of the Kingfisher family but they prefer to eat lizards to fish. The Kookaburra is one of the emblems for NSW.

** Read a book where you can find the letters B,R,O in the title (in any order)
Back on Track by Tricia Stringer 4 stars 10/9/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in kookaburra.
Shadow's End by Keri Arthur 5 stars 28/7/24

** Read a book set in New South Wales
The Talented Mrs Greenway by Tea Cooper 4 Stars 25/7/24


4. KOALA. - Completed
These cuddly creatures spend about eighteen hours per day asleep in their eucalyptus trees. Even though they may look like a teddy, Koalas are not bears!

** Read a book where you can find the letters O,L,A in the title (in any order)
The Willow Tree Wharf by Leonie Kelsall 4 stars 30/9/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in eucalyptus
The Butterfly Collector by Tea Cooper 4stars 8/11/24

** Read a book which has trees on the cover.
Ripper by Shelley Burr 4 stars 15/8/24





5. COCKATOO - Completed
The Gang Gang Cockatoo is an emblem of the Australian Capital Territory, which is the home of our capital city, Canberra.

** Read a book where you can find the letters T,C,O in the title (in any order)
The Homestead in the Eucalypts by Leonie Kelsall 4 stars 12/11/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in Gang Gang Cockatoo
Shield of Fire by Keri Arthur 5 stars 19/3/24

** Read a book set in Canberra or any of our state or territory capitals. (Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Darwin, Adelaide, Hobart)
Wraith's Revenge by Keri Arthur 5 stars 14/3/24





6. QUOKKA - Completed
Found in Western Australia and called the happiest animal in the world because it has a smiley little face.

** Read a book where you can find the letters U,O,A in the title (in any order)
12 Days at Silver Bells House by Jennie Jones 5 stars 4/8/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in happiest
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth 3.5 stars 11/4/24

** Read a book which makes you smile.
Killer's Kiss by Keri Arthur 5 stars 14/3/24




7. PLATYPUS - Completed
This strange creature frequents freshwater rivers all around Australia. Sadly numbers are dwindling and we do not often see them.
** Read a book where you can find the letters P,S,A in the title (in any order)

The Sugar Palace by Fiona McIntosh 4 stars 1/3/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in platypus.
The Invisible by Peter Papathanasiou 3.5 stars 10/11/24

** Read a book with some association to water or swimming.
Broken Bay by Margaret Hickey 4 stars 5/2/24




8. POSSUM - Completed
Very cute but they can also be a big pest. The possum is the emblem for Victoria

** Read a book where you can find the letters U,M,S in the title (in any order)
The Secrets of Palmerston House by Phillipa Nefri Clark 4 stars 22/9/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in possum
Six Minutes by Petronella McGovern 3.5 stars 6/3/24

** Read a book set in Victoria.
Talk to the Heart by Rachael Johns 4 stars 22/10/24




9. CROCODILE - Completed
There are saltwater crocodiles in the sea and freshwater ones in the rivers but mostly in the Northern Territory. If the sign beside the waterhole says No Swimming then don't swim.

** Read a book where you can find the letters C,D,E in the title (in any order)
Bloodwood Creek by Kerry McGinnis 4 stars 20/10/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in crocodile.
Charlotte Pass by Lee Christine 5 stars 16/4/24

** Read a book set in the Northern Territory
Kakadu Dawn by Annie Seaton 5 stars 22/6/24




10. TASMANIAN DEVIL - Completed
As the name suggests this animal is found in Tasmania. Not sure why it acquired the name Devil but I suppose it isn't the prettiest furry friend you have ever seen.

** Read a book where you can find the letters T,D,L in the title (in any order)
The Lost World—Re-Evolution by Greig Beck 4 Stars 9/9/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in Tasmanian Devil
Taken by Dinuka McKenzie 4 stars 3/10/24

** Read a book set in Tasmania
The House of Now and Then by Jo Dixon 4 stars 2/9/24




11. NUMBAT - Completed
One of our rarer creatures which lives in Western Australia.

** Read a book where you can find the letters T,M,A in the title (in any order)
Murder on the Ballarat Train by Kerry Greenwood 4 stars 7/11/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in numbat.
Daisy and Kate by Meredith Appleyard 2 stars 17/10/24

** Read a book set in Western Australia
Moonlight and the Pearler’s Daughter by Lizzie Pook 4 stars 3/12/24



12. WOMBAT - Completed
A long, long time ago these furry chaps were the size of elephants. Can you imagine the size of their burrows? Today they are a much more reasonable size and the Hairy Nose Wombat is the emblem of South Australia.

** Read a book where you can find the letters T,B,A in the title (any order)
The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming Circle by Sophie Green 4 stars 15/5/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in Hairy Nose Wombat .
Lying Beside You by Michael Robotham 4 stars 22/9/24

** Read a book set in South Australia
Looking Out by Fiona McCallum 3.5 stars 2/12/24

December Featured Author - Richard Osman
Duration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard (min 4AAs)
21/21

TASKS - Completed

#1. **Read a book by an English author OR **Read a book set in England
Stardust by Neil Gaiman 4 stars 2/12/24

#2. **Read a debut novel OR **Read a best selling book
Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 1/12/24

#3. **Read a book which has a day of the week in the title OR **Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir by Sandie Docker AA 4 stars 5/12/24

#4. **Read a book from a series OR **Read another book which features either a retired cop or a famous author
Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 6/12/24

BONUS
**Read a book by Richard Osman - Read all the authors books this year already.



SPELL IT OUT!!! - Completed

R - Author - A Crown Imperiled by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 14/12/24
I - Title - Innocent in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 10/12/24
C - Author - The Marine's E-Mail Order Bride by Cora Seton 4 stars 9/12/24
H - Title - Heir of Shadows by Kel Carpenter 4 stars 12/12/24
A - Title - The Airman's E-Mail Order Bride by Cora Seton 4 stars 11/12/24
R - Author - Jimmy and the Crawler by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 15/12/24
D - Title - Divided in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 7/12/24

O - Title - Of Steel and Scale by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 13/12/24
S - Title - The Soldier's E-Mail Order Bride by Cora Seton 4 stars 2/12/24
M - Title - Magic on the Cards by Marina Finlayson AA 5 stars 16/12/24
A - Author - Eryn by Keri Arthur AA 4 stars 9/12/24
N - Title - No Plan B by Lee Child 5 stars 13/12/24

N - Title - Notorious by Diana Palmer 5 stars 2/12/24
O - Title - The Outlaw Bride by Maggie Shayne 3.5 stars 5/12/24
V - Title - Visions in Death by J.D. Robb 5 Stars 9/12/24
E - Title - Erik by Sawyer Bennett 5 stars 18/12/24
L - Title - Leverage in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 16/12/24