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Brenda wrote: "Angela wrote: "Great challenge! This will be my first ever reading challenge, I'm a little bit excited :)

1). Harmony Day: Orange cover - Just After Sunset by Stephen King

2). Old Stuff Day: I ..."

Brenda wrote: "Angela wrote: "Great challenge! This will be my first ever reading challenge, I'm a little bit excited :)

1). Harmony Day: Orange cover - Just After Sunset by Stephen King

2). Old Stuff Day: I ..."

All fixed :)

Wonderful thanks Angela:) Rabbit-Proof Fence: The True Story of One of the Greatest Escapes of All Time is a great book - fits perfectly there:)

Melissa wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Yes Melissa it would as it needs to be an Aussie author:) Sorry!"

Anyone have an recommendations as I am unfamiliar with Australian indigenous authors and/or books."

Melissa, you might like to have a look at Spirits of the Ghan by Judy Nunn which some of us have recently enjoyed very much.

I probably won't complete it but as I have a few books on my TBR that fit the criteria I'll give it a go.
My choices:

1. Harmony Day: The Tall Man : Death and Life on Palm Island

2. Old Stuff: Mr. Mercedes . It's been on my TBR since 2014.

5. Reader's choice: Aussie Author The Dry by Jane Harper.

Brenda because this last one is an ARC and won't be released till May there is no description of it on GR. Not sure if you can find more info. :)

Think positive Elaine:)

The easiest planning session EVER!

1). Harmony Day: Riding the Black Cockatoo by John Danalis -Read 03/30

2). Old Stuff Day: Crossed (Matched #2) by Ally Condie -Read 07/03

3). International Earth Day: Run For Your Life (Michael Bennett #2) by James Patterson -Read 07/03

4). Panic Day: Scared Yet? by Jaye Ford -Read 29/03

5). Reader’s Choice: A Tangle of Gold (The Colours of Madeleine #3) by Jaclyn Moriarty -Read 02/03

COMPLETED as at 30/03

Nice Tien!

Thanks, Brenda!
I saw this came up yesterday (?) and had been bursting to get online lol
Happy I fit #4 & #5 in as I borrowed them from library on Thursday :D

Excellent! And with only 8 days left until March, you'll have plenty of time before they're due back!

Elaine wrote: "I probably won't complete it but as I have a few books on my TBR that fit the criteria I'll give it a go.
My choices:

1. Harmony Day: The Tall Man : Death and Life on Palm Island..."

I've noticed The Tall Man : Death and Life on Palm Island before and thought it sounds interesting. Will look out for your review if you get around to reading it, Elaine!

Hi Elaine,
If you look up the book again you'll fine another entry with ratings. There is more info there, and also under "other editions" you'll find there is a pic of the book cover also (ISBN: 1743548052).

The Dry by Jane Harper


Hope that helps :)

Michelle wrote: "Hi Elaine,
If you look up the book again you'll fine another entry with ratings. There is more info there, and also under "other editions" you'll find there is a pic of the book cover also (ISBN: 1..."

Oh thanks Michelle. I couldn't find that one. The uncorrected proof that I have is just a red cover that says " Book of the Year 2016".

No problem Elaine. Hope you enjoy it :)

Michael wrote: "Hey Brenda, did you miss Elaine's request for you in her last post. :)"

Thanks Michael..she edited it after I'd read her post, so no I didn't :) Thanks Michelle for your help..I'll look at it later to combine etc.

Elaine wrote: "I probably won't complete it but as I have a few books on my TBR that fit the criteria I'll give it a go.
My choices:

1. Harmony Day: The Tall Man : Death and Life on Palm Island[b..."

Kathryn wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I probably won't complete it but as I have a few books on my TBR that fit the criteria I'll give it a go.
My choices:

1. Harmony Day: [book:The Tall Man : Death and Life on Palm Is..."

I’m listening to one of her books now and it is so good. - [book:The Engagement|15707871]
A psychological thriller that really messes with your head.

I'm joining in

3). International Earth Day: Read a book which is set in any country but your own - Carol by Patricia Highsmith - set in New York

4). Panic Day: Read a book that makes you panic for whatever reason, whether it’s a thriller or crime novel, the size of the book or just a novel with a general unsettling topic! - The Returned by Jason Mott - a boy returning from the dead is unsettling

5). Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice - Aussie Author - The Rook by Daniel O'Malley or Sea Hearts by Margo Lanagan

Thanks Michael :) I'm looking forward to reading them.

Ok, I'm in... here are my choices

1. Harmony Day : Who Am I?: The Diary Of Mary Talence, Sydney 1937 by Anita Heiss which also doubles for my aussie author yearly challenge too :)
2. Old Stuff Day : A Dream of Lights by Kerry Drewery - at least 2 years on my shelf. psst..love the cover of this one too.
3. International Earth Day : The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende - set in Chile...
4. Panic Day : Through the Cracks by Honey Brown ... crime/thriller not generally something I read as I always panic I will dream about it at night... lol
5. Reader's Choice : Nightingale by Fiona McIntosh .. always hard to pick one as there so many... these should keep me occupied for the month...lol

I may not get through all of these, but should manage at least 3:

1). Harmony Day: Tiddas by Anita Heiss
2). Old Stuff Day: The Tusk That Did the Damage by Tania James (01/03/2015)
3). International Earth Day: A Golden Age by Tahmima Anam (Bangladesh)
4). Panic Day: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara (size of book/unsettling topic)
5). Reader’s Choice: Only the Animals by Ceridwen Dovey

Elaine wrote: "I probably won't complete it but as I have a few books on my TBR that fit the criteria I'll give it a go.
My choices:

1. Harmony Day: ..."

Hey Elaine:) Sorry it's taken so long but I've fixed all the editions now - https://www.goodreads.com/work/editio... - all you have to do is use your ISBN and pick the one which is yours:) If it's not there, let me know and I'll create yours!

Some more great lists coming through guys!!!

I'm in my list below:

Harmony Day Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Old Stuff Day Hearts in Darkness by Keri Arthur

International Earth Day Rough Justice by Jack Higgins 4 stars

Panic Day Fatal Impact by Kathryn Fox3.5 stars

Reader's Choice - Aussie Author Hold On To Me by Victoria Purman 4 stars

Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I probably won't complete it but as I have a few books on my TBR that fit the criteria I'll give it a go.
My choices:

1. Harmony Day: ..."

Hey Elaine:) Sorry it's taken so long bu..."

No problem at all Brenda. All good now thanks and yes I did edit my original post to add this as I remembered I had promised Nat at work that I would read it next!!! :)

Mish wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I probably won't complete it but as I have a few books on my TBR that fit the criteria I'll give it a go.
My choices:

1. Harmony Day: [book:The Tall Man : Death and Life on Palm Is..."

That one is meant to be good too Mish. Is it messing with your head in a good or bad way?

Kathryn wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I probably won't complete it but as I have a few books on my TBR that fit the criteria I'll give it a go.
My choices:

1. Harmony Day: The Tall Man : Death and Life on Palm Is..."</i>

Stan read this one for uni Kathryn and has been telling me for ages I must read it too. He said it was amazing and I've had some customers rave about it too which for a book of non fiction is a pretty big call. Hopefully I'll get to it this time as it fits into this challenge perfectly. Maybe I will have more luck with this than I've had with [book:Mr Mercedes!!! Lol. :)
P.S. Not sure why my message has come up like this. I haven't been able to fix it.

The reason for that is that the link for the book is included in your reply...when you click "reply" you need to delete back to the end of Day: ... then type your post. It's a silly thing that happens with GR and has been happening for probably years. A nuisance!

Brenda wrote: "The reason for that is that the link for the book is included in your reply...when you click "reply" you need to delete back to the end of Day: ... then type your post. It's a silly thing that happ..."

Thanks again Brenda. I'll leave it for now as I tried twice to fix it and couldn't. I even got out of GR and went back in again and it did the same thing!!!! I'm just not computer savvy enough to troubleshoot. :(

Elaine wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I probably won't complete it but as I have a few books on my TBR that fit the criteria I'll give it a go.
My choices:

1. Harmony Day:..."

Good luck with it, Elaine! And I'm still happy to discuss Mr. Mercedes when you get around to it (you might just have to jog my memory about details!).

Elaine wrote: "Mish wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I probably won't complete it but as I have a few books on my TBR that fit the criteria I'll give it a go.
My choices:

1. Harmony Day:

Elaine I just finished it. I haven’t written a review but will do soon. I gave it 5 stars but at the time of reading I just wanted to scream at Hooper to stop playing games with my head. It was amazing, disturbing, and frustrating all at once.

I will be reading more of her books. :)

Looks like she's only got one other fiction book, Mish. I don't think I'll be reading any bar the non-fiction one. They don't sound like my sort of thing at all!

Kathryn wrote: "Looks like she's only got one other fiction book, Mish. I don't think I'll be reading any bar the non-fiction one. They don't sound like my sort of thing at all!"

You're right, only 1 other fiction - A Child's Book of True Crime, which I've added that one to my TBR because it's available on audio at my library. But I will like to read her non-fiction one sometime soon.

That's understandable Kathryn. Reading several reviews on Goodreads, I can see that it's not everyone's cup of tea.

I am in to read 3 for this challenge:

2). Old Stuff Day:
The Hambledown Dream by Dean Mayes - 4★
Has been on my tbr list since 25 January 2015

3). International Earth Day:
All That is Lost Between Us by Sara Foster - 5★
This book is set in England's Lake District.

4). Panic Day:
The Idiot byFyodor Dostoyevsky - 4★
This is unsettling to me due to the length of the book and also perhaps the plot and characters.

5). Reader’s Choice: Aussie Author
Swimming Home by Mary-Rose MacColl - 4★

I'm going to try my first monthly challenge
2) Old Stuff: Double Indemnity by James M. Cain
3) International: Reykjavík Nights: Murder in Reykjavík by Arnaldur Indriðason
4) Panic: Once Upon a Time in Melbourne by Liam Houlihan - Vampire gigolo? Panic-worthy I think!

Great! Not long now until we can all get started;)

Doubling up on some with the Autumn challenge!

1). Harmony Day: Am I Black Enough For You? by Anita Heiss
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

2). Old Stuff Day: Thornwood House by Anna Romer

3). International Earth Day: The Chocolate Promise by Josephine Moon 5 stars. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

4). Panic Day: Darkest Place by Jaye Ford This was definitely panic day! 5 stars. My review. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

5). Reader’s Choice: - Inconsolable by Ainslie Paton Oh my lord, do yourself a favour! 5 stars. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Kerrie wrote: "Doubling up on some with the Autumn challenge! And still under construction :)

1). Harmony Day: Am I Black Enough For You? by Anita Heiss

2). Old Stuff Day: ..."

Darkest Place is a great one for your Panic section Kerrie:)

Suzie wrote: "I'm going to try my first monthly challenge
2) Old Stuff: Double Indemnity by James M. Cain
3) International: Reykjavík Nights: Murder in Reykjavík by [a..."

Welcome to your first challenge - nice picks too - yes a Vampire gigilo does sound like a panic attack!!!

I love Arnaldur Indriðason so hope you enjoy his work!

1. Harmony Day:
Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence by Doris Pilkington

2. Old stuff day:
One For The Money by Janet Evanovich

3. International Earth Day:
Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks

4. Panic Day:
The Spaces in Between by Caroline Jones (topic: scary as it's very close to home)

5. Readers Choice:
Ronan's Echo by Joanne van Os

Anna wrote: "1. Harmony Day:
Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence by Doris Pilkington

2. Old stuff day:
Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich

3. International..."

You've got some great books there!

Sally906 wrote: "Anna wrote: "1. Harmony Day:
Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence by Doris Pilkington

2. Old stuff day:
Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich

3. ..."

thanks am looking forward to all of them :)

Great choices Anna and Jennifer! Only a few more days until kick off!

Not sure how much reading I'll get done in March because it's mad-crazy at work, but this is my target list:

#1 Harmony Day | Mullumbimby by Melissa Lucashenko

#2 Old Stuff Day | The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

#3 International Earth Day | Dubliners by James Joyce

#4 Panic Day | The Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other Tales by Edgar Allan Poe

#5 Reader’s Choice | Flying Too High by Kerry Greenwood

I will try this one out . . . only going for 3

1). Harmony Day (Aussie Author): We of the Never-Never and the Little Black Princess, special condensed edition by Jeannie Gunn

2). Old Stuff Day: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer ☆☆☆ 11th March

4). Panic Day: The Death Cure by James Dashner ☆☆☆☆ 4th March

5). Reader’s Choice (Aussie Author): Way Down Dark by James Smythe



I physically own these three & it'd be great to read some books from my bookshelf!

Kathryn wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I probably won't complete it but as I have a few books on my TBR that fit the criteria I'll give it a go.
My choices:

1. Harmony Day:..."

Good luck ..."

I'm going to add it here as my "old stuff" read Kathryn so hopefully I'll get to it some time this month!!! And I'm happy to refresh your memory, although I'm pretty sure you'll remember the main points.

Mish wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Mish wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I probably won't complete it but as I have a few books on my TBR that fit the criteria I'll give it a go.
My choices:

1. Harmony Day:

Elaine I just fin..."

I see what you mean Mish but I guess that's a sign of a good book when an author can do that to you. I'm looking forward to reading her non-fiction book a sit comes so highly recommended from a few different people. I haven't seen your review yet Mish. Have I missed it?

What's everyone going to start for this challenge IN JUST A FEW HOURS???

I'm not sure on mine as I have to finish a couple of others first:)

starting with :)

I think I'll start with The Chocolate Promise by Josephine Moon. It's been tempting me since I got it out of the library!

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