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Thanks Brenda - sorry I meant to post that link!

Brenda wrote: "Nicola wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Is everyone looking forward to the release of the Spring Challenge? Won't be long......"

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Bec wrote: "Thanks Brenda - sorry I meant to post that link!"

That's OK:)

Nicola wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Nicola wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Is everyone looking forward to the release of the Spring Challenge? Won't be long......"

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LOL!!

I have finally finished my penultimate book, my first 3. Miles Franklin, My Brilliant Career, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my final book, my second 3. Miles Franklin, White Earth. Hanging out for the Spring Challenge!

I just read All the Birds, Singing by Evie Wyld. Not my cup of tea at all, yesterday morning I was 5th on the waiting list, then an email to say a copy was waiting for me came through just before I finished work.

Anyhow, there must be some good in the book otherwise it wouldn't have won the miles Franklin awards, but I am sure I didn't recognise it.

Here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

So only two more books to go to finish my challenge :)

Steve wrote: "I have finally finished my penultimate book, my first 3. Miles Franklin, My Brilliant Career, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my final bo..."

Not long now Steve! You'll cruise in for the finish of this one:)

The completion of my challenge is in real jeopardy! The obstacle in my way is All That I Am. I've been told that it picks up half way through, but boy it is tough going! Please send me some encouraging vibes!

Valerie wrote: "The completion of my challenge is in real jeopardy! The obstacle in my way is All That I Am. I've been told that it picks up half way through, but boy it is tough going! Please s..."

You've still got time to change it for another book you like better:) Or is that being defeatist?

Valerie wrote: "The completion of my challenge is in real jeopardy! The obstacle in my way is All That I Am. I've been told that it picks up half way through, but boy it is tough going! Please s..."

It does pick up and I did enjoy it overall when I read it last year, although as I've said before not as much as I expected to!

Valerie wrote: "The completion of my challenge is in real jeopardy! The obstacle in my way is All That I Am. I've been told that it picks up half way through, but boy it is tough going! Please s..."

Is it your last book, Valerie? If not, maybe give it a break and switch to one of the others you still need to read. If it is your last book - maybe put it aside for the moment, choose another book for that category (is it the Miles Franklin award winner category?) and try it again at a later date...

Thanks everyone. It's not my last book - I could choose something different, but I am WAY TOO STUBBORN to be defeated by it!

Valerie wrote: "Thanks everyone. It's not my last book - I could choose something different, but I am WAY TOO STUBBORN to be defeated by it!"

Then we will rally round and cheer you on! Go Valerie!!!

Just finished The Crane Wife which I added to my TBR choice.

Next up is my second last:
#9. Warm Summery Cover AusAuthor: Sunset Ridge by Nicole Alexander.

Phrynne wrote: "Valerie wrote: "Thanks everyone. It's not my last book - I could choose something different, but I am WAY TOO STUBBORN to be defeated by it!"

Then we will rally round and cheer you on! Go Valerie!!!"

Yes definitely! GO Valerie!!! LOL

Brenda wrote: "Is everyone looking forward to the release of the Spring Challenge? Won't be long......"
It's a bit like Christmas - the Seasonal Challenge Announcement.
You get a list of "present receivers"
You check your "present cupboard" to see what you can match up.
Then you look to see what everyone else is buying, for some ideas.
Then off to buy your "presents" and add a few to the "present cupboard" along the way

Heather wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Is everyone looking forward to the release of the Spring Challenge? Won't be long......"
It's a bit like Christmas - the Seasonal Challenge Announcement.
You get a list of "present r..."

What a perfect analogy Heather - well done!!!

Finished my 15th #12 TBR: Rocking Horse Hill by Cathryn Hein 5★

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I have now completed this challenge. YAY!!!

Thanks once again to, Brenda and the other mods for another fabulous challenge. I thoroughly enjoyed it :) Hurry up Spring :)

Half way through my second last book Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman and have just started the last book Storm Front by Jim Butcher so should finish this challenge with a few days to spare. Whew! Then onto the Spring challenge.....

Sharon wrote: "Finished my 15th #12 TBR: Rocking Horse Hill by Cathryn Hein 5★

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I have now completed this challenge. YA..."

Congratulations Sharon! Well done:) A couple of weeks grace to read something you want to before you can start it all over again;)

Carolyn wrote: "Half way through my second last book Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman and have just..."

You are reading two of my most favorite books there. I hope you are enjoying them!

Phrynne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Half way through my second last book Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett and [author:Neil Gaiman|122169..."

I am Phrynne!
Two books I've been meaning to read for a long time. I'm not sure why it's taken me so long!

Carolyn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Half way through my second last book

And if you like Storm Front do you know how many more wonderful books there are in the series???

Phrynne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Half way through my second last book Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by [author:Terry Pratchett|1654..."

Haha! I did notice that. Fortunately I do like series and I'm told the sequels get even better so bring it on!

Carolyn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Half way through my second last book Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by [author:Terr..."

They do. Harry gets more and more power as they go along and the books get more and more gripping!

Phrynne wrote: "Valerie wrote: "Thanks everyone. It's not my last book - I could choose something different, but I am WAY TOO STUBBORN to be defeated by it!"

Then we will rally round and cheer you on! Go Valerie!!!"

Yaaaay Valerie!!! Aussie, Aussie, Aussie - Oi, Oi,Oi!

Sharon wrote: "Finished my 15th #12 TBR: Rocking Horse Hill by Cathryn Hein 5★

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I have now completed this challenge. YA..."

Well done Sharon.

Carolyn wrote: "Half way through my second last book Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman and have just..."

Loved both of those books Carolyn

With two to go in order to finish I am now reading I, Migrant by Sami Shah for the real part of 5. Real and Fake. I, Migrant is an autobiography - Sami Shah is a stand-up comedian from Pakistan. To be honest I hadn't heard of him until he appeared in ABCs Australian Story. So when I was offered an ARC of the book I jumped at the opportunity.

Sally906 wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Valerie wrote: "Thanks everyone. It's not my last book - I could choose something different, but I am WAY TOO STUBBORN to be defeated by it!"

Then we will rally round and cheer you..."

Oh you are all awesome!! I'm at the 21km mark of this marathon.
I CAN DO IT.....I CAN DO IT!!!!!

Valerie wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Valerie wrote: "Thanks everyone. It's not my last book - I could choose something different, but I am WAY TOO STUBBORN to be defeated by it!"

Then we will rally ro..."

Have you felt it's improved with the move to England? I felt it kind of gets gradually better until around 80% (I just checked!) where the pacing picks up a bit again - and then you're on the homeward stretch!

Kathryn wrote: "Valerie wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Valerie wrote: "Thanks everyone. It's not my last book - I could choose something different, but I am WAY TOO STUBBORN to be defeated by it!"

Then ..."

Yes somewhat Kathryn. I have just been very confused with the narration and I feel like I need "All That I Am For Dummies"!

I just finished my romance which was Shadow Spell by Nora Roberts. Very enjoyable.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I have finished my final book, my second 3. Miles Franklin, White Earth, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Here is my completed list for this challenge:

1. TBR: ★★★★☆ ; ★★★★☆
2. New Release: (2nd of June) ★★☆☆☆ ; (23rd of June) ★★★★☆
3. Miles Franklin: ★★★☆☆ ; ★★★☆☆
4. International Children's Day: ★★★★★ ; ★★☆☆☆
5a. Real: ★★★☆☆ ; ★★★★☆
5b. Fake: ★★★★★ ; ★★★★☆
6. Winter: ★★★☆☆ ; ★★★★☆
7. Aussie National Tree Day: ★★★★☆ ; ★★★★☆
8. Literature Map: (J.R.R Tolkien) ★★★☆☆ ; (Anne Bishop) ★★☆☆☆
9. Aussie Summer Cover: ★★★★★ ; ★★★☆☆
10a. Naughty: ★★★★★ ; ★★★★★
10b. Nice: ★★★★★ ; ★★★★☆
11. TBR: ★★☆☆☆ ; ★★★★★
12. TBR: ★★★★☆ ; ★★★★☆

I'm impressed Steve! I only did one book for each category and I still have two left to read!

Congratulations Steve! A great result:)

Congratulations Steve :)

Steve wrote: "I have finished my final book, my second 3. Miles Franklin, White Earth, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Here is my completed list for this challeng..."

Well done Steve! Some great books there!

Limping towards the end now (and I've only read one book per category)!

Finished my second last book: Storm Front by Jim Butcher 5★

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Carolyn wrote: "Finished my second last book: Storm Front by Jim Butcher 5★"

Oooh, I have that on my Spring challenge list, can't wait.

Finished my non fiction book Vet in a Spin by James Herriot. It certainly took me back in time!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Only one more book to go but it's a big one!

Phrynne wrote: "Finished my non fiction book Vet in a Spin by James Herriot. It certainly took me back in time!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Only one mor..."

I haven't read a James Herriot book in years!

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Finished my non fiction book Vet in a Spin by James Herriot. It certainly took me back in time!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show......"

Nor had I. It still had the same old magic though.

Phrynne wrote: "Finished my non fiction book Vet in a Spin by James Herriot. It certainly took me back in time!"

Wow, I'm with Brenda, I've not read any of his work for at least ten years.

Steve wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Finished my non fiction book Vet in a Spin by James Herriot. It certainly took me back in time!"

Wow, I'm with Brenda, I've not read any of his work fo..."

Longer than that for me Steve. It was a nice little trip into the past:)

Completed my No. 8 Literature Map: put in Jane Austen and got Emily Bronte. Wuthering Heights 3★. 3 to go. :-)

Changed my Miles Franklin read to All That I Am as it also fits in nicely to a few other challenges at the moment.

With all the rain today (and cancellation of all outdoor activities) I've manged to finish my last book ahead of schedule!

Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman 5★.

An enjoyable, fast read and a good book to finish on!
review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Here's my completed list:

1a.Buddy Read with Julie: Malicious Intent by Kathryn Fox 4★

2.New winter release: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty 5★

3.Miles Frnklin winner: 2014 winner All the Birds, Singing by Evie Wyld 4.5★

4.YA book: Winter by John Marsden 4★

5. Real: When Fraser Met Billy by Louise Booth 4★
and Fake: We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler 3★

6. Winter cover: One Cold Night by Katia Lief 3.5★


7. National Tree Day: from the library Bombproof by Michael Robotham 4★

8. Literature Map: Lee Child - Daniel Silva - The English Assassin 4★

9.Aussie book with summery cover: Burning Lies by Helene Young 4.5★


10. Naughty and Nice: Murder/Mystery: Blood Vines by Erica Spindler 4★
Romance: Still Life with Breadcrumbs by ANNA QUINDLIN 4★

11. Long term TBR: Storm Front by Jim Butcher 5★

12. Long,long term TBR: Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman 5★

Carolyn wrote: "With all the rain today (and cancellation of all outdoor activities) I've manged to finish my last book ahead of schedule!


Well done! I've still got half of The Snowman to go and it is such a good book.

Phrynne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "With all the rain today (and cancellation of all outdoor activities) I've manged to finish my last book ahead of schedule!


Well done! I've still got half of [book:The Snowman|9572..."


I've heard good things about Jo Nesbo's books including that they're pretty scary and you shouldn't read them when you're home alone.