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Finished my second:
#1. Yellow - After You ✓ 5★ 12.12.18

I’ve read my first two.

#8 25th Dec Christmas setting - Silent Night by Mary Higgins Clark ⭐️⭐️⭐️
#9 NYE - Dark Sacred Night by Michael Connelly ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I have finished my 4th

1. Yellow
The Yellow Villa by Amanda Hampson(AA) 3*

2nd book finished
#8. 25th December: Read a novel with a Christmas setting.
Christmas with the Boss / Annie Seaton AA

For my fourth summer challenge book, for the rainbow..
5: Blue.. When The Breath Becomes Air..Paul Kalanithi..4.5* ...an eloquent piece of writing by this brilliant neurosurgeon who loved literature makes this a very moving and powerful memoir

Finished #2 Orange. Hotel Sacher by Rodica Doehnert
Review here https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

In the last two weeks, I have finished 3 books:
Blue: Leah on the Offbeat 5🌟
Purple: Geekerella 5🌟
Holiday: What If It's Us 5🌟
Apparently I am either really enjoying these books or I'm being generous with my ratings

I'd say you're loving your reading at the moment Niamh :)

While waiting at the airport, I finished my fourth, for 12. Reader's Choice of Part B, The High Lords, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

I made a start on my next, for 5. Blue of Part A, Flag in Exile.

Brenda wrote: "I'd say you're loving your reading at the moment Niamh :)"

Brenda, that sounds accurate. I've been wanting to read those books for ages, so I sped through them and really enjoyed them :)

That's really good news, especially after your reading slump earlier :)

Woo Hoo - Summer is over - have finished easy level A

I might try and do part B and go for hard - but committing to nothing :)

#7. Title: Read a book that has any of these summer themed words in the title; 'Sun', 'Summer', 'Heat' or 'Hot'.
White-Hot Christmas by Serenity Woods - 5★s

#8. 25th December: Read a novel with a Christmas setting.
Killer Christmas by Harper Lin - 2★s

#9. New Years Eve: What better way to say goodbye to 2018 than by reading a book that was published this year!
How To Marry A Werewolf by Gail Carriger - 5★s

#10. Cover - Read a book with EITHER a snow scene OR a beach scene on the cover
Mooseletoe by Tiffinie Helmer - 5★s

#11. Holiday - Read a book where the MC (main character) is on holidays
Christmas with the Boss by Annie Seaton - AA - 5★s

#12. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Santa's Secret by Serenity Woods - 5★s

Would either of these be suitable for an orange cover?

Helen wrote: "OK Here is most of my list, I am going to go Easy part B

The Summer of Shambles Ebony McKenna
The Summer of Shambles AA

Christmas With..."

I have read my first book in the challenge A book with a Christmas setting Christmas With The Duke Katrina Cudmore my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Sally906 wrote: "Woo Hoo - Summer is over - have finished easy level A

I might try and do part B and go for hard - but committing to nothing :)

#7. Title: Read a book that has any of these summer themed words in ..."

Congratulations Sally! I wish it was over!!

Mell wrote: "Would either of these be suitable for an orange cover?

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Mmm! Hard one Mell... they're not really orange - or yellow - or anything really!! Choose one of them if you can't find a more orange-y cover ;)

Brenda wrote: "Mell wrote: "Would either of these be suitable for an orange cover?

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Mmm! Hard one Mell... they're not really orange - or yellow ..."

All good, will go with instead.

Just finished my 5th for the summer challenge...for the Rainbow part
4: Green.. Fool Me Once by Harlan Cohen...read 4*

Mell wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Mell wrote: "Would either of these be suitable for an orange cover?

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Mmm! Hard one Mell... they're not really oran..."

Perfect!

Finished 2 more (5&6)

#3 Orange Cover
Reckless by Amanda Quick 3*

#9 Published in 2018
Dark Sacred Night by Michael Connelly 4*

Finished 3rd book for this challenge:
I really enjoyed the style of writing, and themes running through the book - a five star read for me.

#5. Blue: Under the Cold Bright Lights by Garry Disher 5★ - AA

Finished my first. :)

#9. New Years Eve: What better way to say goodbye to 2018 than by reading a book that was published this year! – The Lost Pearl by Emily Madden. AA. Completed 17/12 - 4.75 stars.

Now to decide on some of the other categories for Part B! :)

Just before crawling into bed, I've managed to finish my fifth, for 5. Blue of Part A, Flag in Exile, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is 10. Cover of Part B, Sleeper’s Castle.

Finished my 7th

#10 Snow or Beach Scene on Cover
Jack and Kate by Dianne Blacklock(AA) 4*

I’ve read two more

#4 Green - The Night Boat by Robert R. McCammon ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#12 Readers Choice - Crime of Silence by Patricia Carlon AA ⭐️⭐️⭐️

For my 6th summer book from Part B,
Reader's Choice..read book of my choice The Secret Wife by Gill Paul..read 4*

Finished my first... The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg.
4★ Loved the characters. Simple yet evocative writing.

Bone Lines by Stephanie Bretherton has an intriguing title, beautiful BLUE cover, and interesting premise - how to connect today's researcher (Eloise) with "Sarah's" ancient bones. I wish it had been better executed.
Link to what I found disappointing

Finished 8/12

#7 Title with Summer Theme
Long Hot Summer by Victoria Purman(AA) 3*

So I can give myself a Christmas present of a new book to read, I have finished my sixth, for 10. Cover of Part B, Sleeper’s Castle, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is 3. Red of Part A (even a Christmas colour!), Queen of Shadows.

Finished off 2 more yesterday, with mixed results.

4/6

#7. Title: Read a book that has any of these summer themed words in the title; 'Sun', 'Summer', 'Heat' or 'Hot'. The Summer of Dead Toys by Antonio Hill 3.5★
#8. 25th December: Read a novel with a Christmas setting. The Lost Man by Jane Harper AA
#9. New Years Eve: What better way to say goodbye to 2018 than by reading a book that was published this year! The Nowhere Child by Christian White AA 4★
#10. Cover - Read a book with EITHER a snow scene OR a beach scene on the cover The Girl Without Skin by Mads Peder Nordbo 4.5★
#11. Holiday - Read a book where the MC (main character) is on holidays Freycinet by Melanie Calvert AA 1★
#12. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice Blue Dragon by Kylie Chan AA

Finished number 4 for Summer

#2. Orange - Outback Blaze Rachael Johns AA 5★

Finished 4th book for this challenge:

#9. New Years Eve: What better way to say goodbye to 2018 than by reading a book that was published this year!
Stranger in the Woods by Anni Taylor - 4★ AA

Finished my second. :)

#10. Cover - Read a book with EITHER a snow scene OR a beach scene on the cover - The Frozen Lake by Elizabeth Edmondson. Completed 25/12 - 4 stars.

Finished 5th book for this challenge - a very pleasant Christmas romance read.

#8. 25th December: Read a novel with a Christmas setting:
12 Days at Silver Bells House by Jennie Jones - 4★ AA

I have finished 3 more (11/12)

#4 Green
The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton(AA) 4*

#6. Purple
Whack A Mole by Chris Grabenstein 3*

#12 Reader's Choice
The Wrong Callahan by Karly Lane(AA) 4*

You're racing through them Janine!

Finished my 2nd.
Red:
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood 4★

Another one down
Part B
#7. Title: Read a book that has any of these summer themed words in the title; 'Sun', 'Summer', 'Heat' or 'Hot'.

Kimberley Sun / Di Morrissey AA 3*

Finished 6th book for this challenge. This delightful book set in 1960s Sydney with its memorable characters was a very enjoyable read.

#1. Yellow: The Women in Black by Madeleine St. John 4★ - AA

Challenge Complete
12/12
Part A:

Read a Rainbow - It's the colour on the cover that counts! (Minimum 50% colour coverage essential!)

#1. Yellow
The Yellow Villa by Amanda Hampson(AA) READ 13/12/18 3*

#2. Orange
Reckless by Amanda Quick READ 17/12/18 3*

#3. Red
Away in Montana by Jane Porter READ 28/12/18 4*

#4. Green
The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton(AA) READ 22/12/18 4*

#5. Blue
Lost Without You by Rachael Johns(AA) READ 2/12/18 4*

#6. Purple
Whack A Mole by Chris Grabenstein READ 24/12/18 3*




Part B:

#7. Title: Read a book that has any of these summer themed words in the title; 'Sun', 'Summer', 'Heat' or 'Hot'.
Long Hot Summer by Victoria Purman(AA)

#8. 25th December: Read a novel with a Christmas setting.
Twelve Days by Teresa Hill READ 6/12/18 3*

#9. New Years Eve: What better way to say goodbye to 2018 than by reading a book that was published this year!
Dark Sacred Night by Michael Connelly READ 16/12/18 4*

#10. Cover - Read a book with EITHER a snow scene OR a beach scene on the cover
Jack and Kate by Dianne Blacklock(AA) READ 19/12/18 4*

#11. Holiday - Read a book where the MC (main character) is on holidays
Secrets Between Friends by Fiona Palmer(AA) READ 5/12/18 3*

#12. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
The Wrong Callahan by Karly Lane(AA) READ 23/12/18 4*

Wow Janine Congratulations! You have two months to spare!! You could perhaps do it again? ;)

Brenda wrote: "Wow Janine Congratulations! You have two months to spare!! You could perhaps do it again? ;)"

So many annual challenges to keep track of!

First book for Part A
#2. Orange Rasputin's Shadow / Raymond Khoury 3*

Janine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Wow Janine Congratulations! You have two months to spare!! You could perhaps do it again? ;)"

So many annual challenges to keep track of!"

I know what you mean!!

I have finished my seventh, for 3. Red from Part A, Queen of Shadows, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Since the memory is still very recent, up next is 8. 25th December from Part B, Miracle on the 17th Green.

Steve wrote: "I have finished my seventh, for 3. Red from Part A, Queen of Shadows, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Since the memory is still very recent, up ne..."

QoS was my fave book in that series! So glad you loved it just as much!

Finished 7th book for this challenge. This was a five star read for me as I really liked this book. I won my copy of this book in a giveaway earlier in the year, and appears to be an uncorrected proof. The cover has no picture on it and is a plain light green colour with just author and title. There is still some green on the cover here!

#4. Green: The Jade Lily by Kirsty Manning 5★ - AA

Last night, I finished my eighth, 8. 25th December from Part B, Miracle on the 17th Green, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next from 1. Yellow from Part A, The Long War.

Odette wrote: "Finished 7th book for this challenge. This was a five star read for me as I really liked this book. I won my copy of this book in a giveaway earlier in the year, and appears to be an uncorrected pr..."

I also really enjoyed that book Odette :)