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Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Hard
13/13
TASKS
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
**Read a book set in Australia OR
**Read a book which you feel started your love of reading
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
**Read a self published novel OR
**Read a debut novel
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
**Read a series book OR
**Read a book which has been translated
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book by an Australian author OR
**Read a book set in the US
BONUS
**Read a book by Matthew Reilly
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December Challenge 2022Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy
4/4 (2 Aussie Authors)
TASKS
#1. Read a book set in Australia:
✅On the Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta (AA) (03/01) 5★
#2. Read a debut novel:
✅Looking for Alaska by John Green (26/12) 3★
#3. Read a series book:
✅The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han (Summer #1) (10/12) 3.5★
#4. Read a book by an Australian author:
✅The Stepchild by Nicole Trope (AA) (07/01) 4.5★
December Featured Author - Matthew ReillyDuration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy
5/5
TASKS
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
Read a book set in Australia -
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
Read a debut novel -
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
Read a series book -
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
Read a book by an Australian author -
BONUS
**Read a book by Matthew Reilly -
December Featured Author - Matthew ReillyDuration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy
4/4 books (min 1 AA)
TASKS
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
**Read a book set in Australia
✔ Murder in Williamstown by Kerry Greenwood AA (read 9 Dec) 5★
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
**Read a debut novel
✔ East of Hounslow by Khurrum Rahman (read 18 Dec) 5★
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
**Read a series book
✔Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells (read Dec 2) 4★
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book by an Australian author
✔Clarke by Holly Throsby AA (read 26 Dec) 4★
BONUS
**Read a book by Matthew Reilly The Tournament
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Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy
4/4
TASKS
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
** Read a book set in Australia
Shelter from the Storm Penelope Janu AA Done 5* 14/12/22 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
**Read a self published novel
The Christmas Match Phillipa Nefri Clark AA Done 5* 15/12/22 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
**Read a series book
Meet Me in the Middle Jacquie Underdown AA Done 4* 11/12/22 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book by an Australian author
Her Worthy Rake Charlotte Anne AA Done 5* 22/12/22 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
BONUS
**Read a book by Matthew Reilly Sadly I didn't get a bonus book read
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Good author choice - one of my favourites authors and I own all his books, many of them signed - might see if I can squeeze in a re-read of one of his earlier ones.December Featured Author - Matthew Reilly
Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Hard
13/13 @ 29-DEC-2022
TASKS
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
**Read a book set in Australia :
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
**Read a debut novel :
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
**Read a series book :
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book by an Australian author and set in the US :
BONUS
**Read a book by Matthew Reilly
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December Featured Author - Matthew ReillyDuration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Hard (4AA)
12/12
#1. **Read a book set in Australia
OR **Read a book which you feel started your love of reading
#2. **Read a self published novel OR
**Read a debut novel
#3. **Read a series book OR
**Read a book which has been translated
#4. **Read a book by an Australian author OR
**Read a book set in the US
BONUS
**Read a book by Matthew Reilly
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Please count me in for EasyWill add books on completion
#1. **Read a book set in Australia
Tracy Completed 5.12.22. 4 stars 🌟 AA
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**Read a debut novel
The Dry Completed 25/12/22 4 Stars (AA)
#3. **Read a series book OR
**Read a book which has been translated
#4. **Read a book by an Australian author OR
**Read a book set in the US
If I Stay Completed 11.12.22 3 star 🌟
December Featured Author - Matthew ReillyDuration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Hard (min 4 AAs)
18/18 (7 AAs)
TASKS
**Read a book set in Australia OR
**Read a book which you feel started your love of reading
Paperbark Hill by Maya Linnell AA 30/12/22 4 stars
**Read a self published novel OR
**Read a debut novel
Contest by Matthew Reilly AA 3 stars 5/2/22
**Read a series book OR
**Read a book which has been translated
Blood Noir by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 11/12/22
**Read a book by an Australian author OR
**Read a book set in the US
Jillaroo from Jacaranda by Mandy Magro AA 4 stars 1/12/22
BONUS
Cobalt Blue by Matthew Reilly AA 3 stars 1/12/22
SPELL IT OUT!!!
December Featured Author - Matthew ReillyDuration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy
4/4
Completed 20th December
TASKS:
✅1. Read a book set in Australia.
Treasure & Dirt by Chris Hammer *AA* 10/12 ★★★★★
✅ 2. A debut novel.
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham 16/12 ★★★☆
✅ 3. A series book.
The Body on the Train by Frances Brody (#11 Kate Shackleton series) 13/12 ★★★★☆
✅ 4. Set in the USA.
The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James 20/12 ★★★★
Please count me in too, for easy, Brenda!December Challenge 2022
Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy
Books: 4/4 AA: 3/3
TASKS
#1 Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
**Read a book set in Australia OR
**Read a book which you feel started your love of reading
#2 Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
**Read a self published novel OR
**Read a debut novel
#3 Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
**Read a series book OR
**Read a book which has been translated
#4 Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book by an Australian author OR
**Read a book set in the US
BONUS
**Read a book by Matthew Reilly
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December Featured Author - Matthew ReillyDuration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy (min 1 AA)
4/4
TASKS
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
**Read a book set in Australia
A Little Bird by Wendy James (AA) ✅ 2* (13/12)
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
**Read a debut novel
Dead and Gone to Bell by Jeremy Waldron ✅ 2* (1/12)
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
**Read a book which has been translated (Swedish-English)
Us Against You by Fredrik Backman ✅ 5* (4/12)
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book by an Australian author
One Last Child by Anni Taylor (AA) ✅ 3* (2/12)
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Brenda wrote: "Welcome Angela (you snuck in while I was adding names!!) and Lorraine - you're both linked :)"Thanks Brenda! And thanks for linking me to the Summer Challenge as well :)
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Brenda wrote: "Welcome Angela (you snuck in while I was adding names!!) and Lorraine - you're both linked :)"Thanks 😊
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Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Hard
11/11
TASKS
#1. Read a book set in Australia
#2. Read a debut novel
#3. Read a series book
#4. Read a book by an Australian author
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December Featured Author - Matthew ReillyDuration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy
5/5
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
**Read a book set in Australia
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
**Read a debut novel
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
**Read a series book
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book set in the US
BONUS
**Read a book by Matthew Reilly
December Featured Author - Matthew ReillyDuration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
**Read a book set in Australia
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
**Read a debut novel
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
**Read a series book
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book set in the US
BONUS
**Read a book by Matthew Reilly
Joining in for the last monthly challenge of the year!December Featured Author - Matthew Reilly
Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Hard 11 /11 AA 6/6
TASKS
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
**Read a book set in Australia OR
☀️**Read a book which you feel started your love of reading
✔Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen....5* 28/12/22...great to reread this classic
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
**Read a self published novel OR
☀️**Read a debut novel
✔The Torrent by Dinuka McKenzie AA....4* 20/12/22
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
☀️**Read a series book
✔Death of a Glutton by M.C. Beaton ( 8th)....3.5* 03/12/22
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**Read a book which has been translated
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book by an Australian author OR
✔☀️**Read a book set in the US
November 9 by Colleen Hoover....3.5* 15/12/22
SPELL IT OUT
✔C - Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy AA....4* 08/12/22
✔O - The Road Trip by Beth O'Leary....3* 12/12/22
✔N - The Nazis Knew My Name: A remarkable story of survival and courage in Auschwitz by Magda Hellinger AA....4* 07/12/22
✔T - The Truth about Faking It by Cassie Hamer AA....3.5* 19/12/22
✔E - Emma by Fiona McArthur....3.5* 24/12/22
✔S - The Kookaburra Creek Cafe by Sandie Docker AA....4* 23/12/22
✔T - Two Girls Down by Louisa Luna....4* 10/12/22
December Featured Author - Matthew ReillyDuration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22/
Level: Easy
4/4
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TASKS
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
✅ **Read a book which you feel started your love of reading
The Velveteen Rabbit (1922) - Margery Williams Bianco 13/12/22 - 5 star
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
✅ **Read a debut novel
The Catcher in the Rye (1951) - J.D. Salinger - 19/12/22 4 star
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
**Read a book which has been translated
✅ Red Love: The Story of an East German Family (2009) - Maxim Leo translated by Shaun Whiteside - 13/12/22 - 5 star
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book by an Australian author
✅ 🦘Dirt Music (2002) - Tim Winton 4 star - 10/12/22
BONUS
**Read a book by Matthew Reilly
December Featured Author - Matthew ReillyDuration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy (Tasks)
4/4 (AA 1/1) - COMPLETED 27/12/22
TASKS
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
**Read a book set in Australia:-
- FINISHED 9/12/22 - 4* (9/10)
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
**Read a debut novel:-
- FINISHED 19/12/22 - 5* (9.5/10)
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
**Read a series book - Powell #2:-
- FINISHED 10/12/22 - 4* (9/10)
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book set in the US:-
- FINISHED 27/12/22 - 4* (8.5/10)
December Featured Author - Matthew ReillyDuration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Hard
11/11 4/4 AA
TASKS
✔︎#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
**Read a book set in Australia - Strange Objects by Gary Crew 13/12 2★
✔︎#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
**Read a debut novel - Dissolution by C.J. Sansom 17/12 4★
✔︎#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
**Read a series book - About Face by Donna Leon 19/12 4★
✔︎#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book set in the US - City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert 31/12 5★
BONUS
**Read a book by Matthew Reilly
SPELL OUT
✔︎M - Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure by Michael Palin 12/12 4★
✔︎A - Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray by Anita Heiss 23/12 4★
✔︎T - Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi 26/12 4★
✔︎T - The Bondi to Manly Walk: The Definitive Guidebook by Tara Wells 30/12 4★
✔︎H - Haven byEmma Donoghue 21/12 5★
✔︎E - Three Dollars by Elliot Perlman 29/12 4★
✔︎W - A Damsel in Distress by P.G. Wodehouse 10/12 3★
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I've done so well avoid challenges this year but of course you've sucked me in with Matthew Reilly!My favourite book of his is Contest so I am going to attempt a spell-out of that.
December Featured Author - Matthew Reilly
Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Medium (2 AA)
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C- Contest by Matthew Reilly (AA)
O- One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
N- The Bedlam Stacks by Natasha Pulley
T- Rabbits by Terry Miles
E- Lies by Enrique de Hériz
S- Shards of Earth by Adrian Tchaikovsky
T- Thrill City by Leigh Redhead (AA)
(PLAN B)
TASKS
#1. Read a book set in Australia
#2. Read a debut novel
#3. Read a series book
#4. Read a book by an Australian author
December Featured Author - Matthew ReillyDuration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Medium
10/10
G The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing Home by Joanna Nell AA finished 19/12 3*
O Together We Can: Everyday Australians doing amazing things by Claire O’Rourke AA finished 24/12 3*
L The Last Days of New Paris by China Miéville finished 29/12 3.5*
F Find Us by Benjamin Stevenson AA finished 29/12 4*
C Here Is the Beehive by Sarah Crossan finished 4/12 4*
O Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver finished 12/12 3.5*
U Sacred Hunger by Barry Unsworth finished 28/12 4*
R Home Body by Rupi Kaur finished 15/12 5*
S Something Special, Something Rare: Outstanding short stories AA finished 7/12 4*
E The Candy House by Jennifer Egan finished 31/12 4.5*
December Challenge 2022Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy
3/4 (1 AA)
TASKS
#1. Set in Australia:
#2. Debut novel: The Chalk Man by C.J. Tudor
#3. Book translated (from Danish):
#4. Set in US:
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Krystal, glad you've joined in :)
You had me at Matthew Reilly (my favourite Aussie author), I am so in! 😃December Featured Author - Matthew Reilly
Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Medium
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SPELL IT OUT
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December Featured Author - Matthew ReillyDuration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level - MEDIUM - Spell Out (minimum 2 AA)
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December Featured Author - Matthew ReillyDuration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy
5/5 as of 24/12/22
TASKS
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974. Read a book set in Australia.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4.5 Stars) - 10/12/22
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. Read a self published novel
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars) - 24/12/22
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. Read a series book.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5+++ Stars) - 15/12/22
#4. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles. Read a book set in the US
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 12/12/22
BONUS
**Read a book by Matthew Reilly
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars) - 21/12/22
December 2022 Featured Author - Matthew ReillyLevel: Easy 1 AA
4/4 DONE
2/1 AA
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974. Read a book set in Australia. Chain of Evidence Garry Disher AA 12/6 ★★★
#2. Read a debut novel Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea J.L. Murray 12/11 ★★★★
#3. Read a series book (Harriet Gordon Mystery #3) Evil in Emerald A.M. Stuart AA 12/4 ★★★★
#4. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles. Read a book set in the US Retribution C.M. Sutter 12/43★★★★
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December Featured Author - Matthew ReillyDuration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy
5/5
TASKS
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
**Read a book set in Australia
The Proxy Bride by Zoe Boccabella(AA) READ 3/12/22 4*
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
**Read a debut novel
Five Bush Weddings by Clare Fletcher(AA) READ 12/12/22 3*
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
**Read a series book
All the Broken Places by John Boyne READ 10/12/22 4*
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book by an Australian author
The French Agent by Belinda Alexandra(AA) READ 5/12/22 4*
BONUS
**Read a book by Matthew Reilly
Scarecrow READ 12/12/22 2*
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December Featured Author - Matthew ReillyDuration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy
4/4
TASKS
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
**Read a book set in Australia**
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
**Read a debut novel**
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
**Read a series book**
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book by an Australian author**
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May I join please: December Featured Author - Matthew Reilly
Duration: 1/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy
0/4
TASKS
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
**Read a book set in Australia - The Rules of Backyard Cricket by Jock Serong
finished 14/12/22#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
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**Read a Debut Novel -
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
**Read a series book - Case Histories by Kate Atkinson The first Jackson Brodie novel. finished 18/12/22
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book by an Australian author - The Bay by Allie Reynolds
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I'd love to join, please Brenda! It might take me a little while to sort my books...Aussie Readers' Challenge December Featured Author - Matthew Reilly
Duration: 01/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy
Progress: 4/4 AA: 2/2
1. a. Read a book set in Australia
2. b. Read a debut novel
3. b. Read a book that has been translated from/into another language
4. b. Read a book set in the US
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Yes, I have all the books to hand to complete this task. Trying to plough through my reading choices for 2022 before the end of the year! All four titles are written by Australian authors.Just a bit of trivia: years ago when I lived in Melbourne I went to an author talk at my local library, and it was a young Matthew Reilly who spoke with some passion about his efforts to get published and accepted by the book industry. It was fascinating and I liked his personality. I've read several of his books including those early ones, Contest and Ice Station.
AR Challenge December Featured Author - Matthew Reilly
Duration: 01/12/22 - 31/12/22
Level: Easy, TASKS, 4 books including at least 1 AA
Progress: 4/4
✔ 1. Read a book set in Australia
The Yield by Tara June Winch (AA) 4★s (03/12/22)
✔ 2. Read a debut novel
Banjawarn by Josh Kemp (AA) 3.5★s (09/12/22)
✔ 3. Read a series book
Good Girl, Bad Girl by Michael Robotham (Cyrus Haven #1) (AA) 5★s (09/12/22)
✔ 4. Read a book written by an Australian author
The Anti-Cool Girl by Rosie Waterland (AA) 3.5★s (07/12/22)
Aussie Readers
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December 2022's Featured Author is Matthew Reilly
This is a two-part challenge, where you are welcome to complete either the task section or the spell section, or both. A book may be used only one time for this challenge.
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TASKS
#1. Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he read To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies in Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world.
**Read a book set in Australia OR
**Read a book which you feel started your love of reading
#2. Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy of Contest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book.
**Read a self published novel OR
**Read a debut novel
#3. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels, the Jack West novels, and seven standalone novels plus several short stories. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies.
**Read a series book OR
**Read a book which has been translated
#4. Matthew owns and drives a DeLorean DMC-12, the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies. He also has a life-sized Han Solo in carbonite hanging on the wall of his office! When not writing or penning a film script, Matthew can be found on the golf course. Matthew Reilly is currently living in Los Angeles.
**Read a book by an Australian author OR
**Read a book set in the US
BONUS
**Read a book by Matthew Reilly
SPELL OUT Using either first letter of title (disregarding "A", "An" or "The" if you choose to) or either the first or last initial of the author. For the difficult letters - Q, X and Z, you may use a book in which the letter appears somewhere in the title or author's first or last name.
Matthew Reilly (first, last or both)
Best selling
Contest
DeLorean
Golf Course
Han Solo
Pan Macmillan
Self-published
Sydney
Translated
University