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10/10
1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author OR read a book whose title starts with M
Male author:
Title starts with M:
2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author OR read a book whose title starts with A
By an Australian author:
Title starts with A:
3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction OR read a book whose title starts with R
Genre H/F:
Title starts with R:
4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover OR read a book whose title starts with C
Bright cover:
Title starts with C:
5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live OR read a book whose title starts with H
Set in Australia:
Title starts with H:
March Challenge - Spell-it-Out0/5
1. M is for male.
Read a book whose title starts with M
Maggie's Run by Kelly Hunter - AA - 5★2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author
The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty - AA - 3★3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
Eleanor's Secret by Caroline Beecham - AA - 2★4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
Reckless Rescue by Rinelle Grey – AA - 3★5. H is for home .
Read a book whose title starts with H
Holly's Heart by Fiona McArthur - AA - 3★
March Challenge10/10 books (5/4 AAs)
1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author
Hope and Red (Empire of Storms #1) by Jon Skovron -Read 14/03
2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author
Murder Must Wait (Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte #17) by Arthur W. Upfield AA -Read 17/03
3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín -Read 15/03
4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
And De Fun Don't Done (Les Norton #7) by Robert G. Barrett AA -Read 11/03
5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live
The Dragon Man (Inspector Challis #1) by Garry Disher (Australia) AA -Read 08/03
Titles start with:
M - Morrigan's Cross (Circle Trilogy #1) by Nora Roberts -Read 12/3
A - The Afterlives of Doctor Gachet by Sam Meekings -Read 09/03
R - Reflection (Twisted Tales #4) by Elizabeth Lim -Read 06/03
C - Cleave by Nikki Gemmell AA -Read 12/3
H - Holden's Performance: A Novel by Murray Bail AA -Read 07/03
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10/10
For this challenge you can spell out the month of MARCH in two different ways.
1. M is for Male.
Read a book by a male author OR read a book whose title starts with M
a)
b)
2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author OR read a book whose title starts with A
a)
b)
3. R is for Reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction OR read a book whose title starts with R
a)
b)
4. C is for Colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover OR read a book whose title starts with C
a)
b)
5. H is for Home.
Read a book set in the country where you live OR read a book whose title starts with H
a)
b)
1. M is for male. Read a book by a male author
2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author
3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
4. C is for colour.
Read a book whose title starts with C
5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live
March Challenge - Spell-it-Out3/5
✔1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author
The Rosie Result by Graeme Simsion AA
✔2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author
Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty AA
3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
The Bridge by Enza Gandolfo AA
4. C is for colour.
Read a book whose title starts with C
A Case of Exploding Mangoes by Mohammed Hanif
✔5. H is for home.
Read a book set in the country where you live (Australia)
Bluebottle by Belinda Castles AA
Spell-It-Out!5/5 books (2 AA)
✔ 1. M is for male. Book by a male author. Love Story, With Murders by Harry Bingham 5★
✔ 2. A is for Australia. Book by an Australian author. Book by a male author River of Salt by Dave Warner AA 4.5★
✔ 3. R is for reminiscing. Historical Fiction. The Last Train by Sue Lawrence 3.5★
✔ 4. C is for colour. Book with a brightly coloured cover. The Fifteen Wonders of Daniel Green by Erica Boyce 4★
✔ 5. H is for home. Book set in the country where you live. Something in the Wine by Tricia Stringer AA 4★
My List...10/10
Aussie Authors 4/4
1. M is for male.
2. A is for Australia.
3. R is for reminiscing.
4. C is for colour.
5. H is for home .
March Challenge - Spell-it-Out0/5
1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author
Alors voilà: Les 1001 vies des Urgences by Baptiste Beaulieu 3★
2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author
Suspect by Michael Robotham AA 4★
3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
Gran Paradiso by Françoise Bourdin
5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live
The Green Mill Murder by Kerry Greenwood AA 4★
March Challenge- Spell It Out5/5
1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author OR read a book whose title starts with M
2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author OR read a book whose title starts with A
3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction OR read a book whose title starts with R
4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover OR read a book whose title starts with C
5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live OR read a book whose title starts with H
1. M is for male.Read a book by a male author
Kayang & Me / Kim Scott And Hazel Brown AA2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author
Olmec Obituary / L.J.M. Owen AA3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
Pygmalion / George Bernard Shaw4. C is for colour
Read a book whose title starts with C
The Clockmaker's Daughter / Kate Morton AA5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live
Wicked Embers / Keri Arthur AA
I doubt I'll finish February's challenge, but I'll give this a go next month as I was planning on reading most of these book in March anyway - except for the Robotham books, and they'll be rolled over from this month, I suspect! And The Lost Man was an addition as well because its cover looks nice and bright!Completed 5/5
1. Read a book by a male author
2. Read a book by an Australian author
3. Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
4. Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
5. Read a book set in the country where you live
1. M is for male. Read a book by a male author OR read a book whose title starts with M
Male author: Armada by Ernest Cline Armada
2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author OR read a book whose title starts with A
By an Australian author: Wreck by Fleur Ferris Wreck
3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction OR read a book whose title starts with R
Title starts with R: Risk by Fleur Ferris (Australian Author) Risk
4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover OR read a book whose title starts with C
Title starts with C: Croak by Gina Damico Croak
5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live OR read a book whose title starts with H
Title starts with H: Hunted by Meagan Spooner Hunted
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Progress: 5/5 Finished with one day to spare:Love these challenges. Not sure if I can get through 5 in a month - but worth a shot :-)
5/5 - 3/2 AA✅ 1. M is for male (author) - No Middle Name by Lee Child 19/3/19 ★★★
✅ 2. A is for Australia (author) - The Lost Man by Jane Harper A.A 16/3/19 ★★★★★
✅ 3. R is for reminiscing - Historical Fiction An Incomplete Revenge by Jacqueline Winspear 10/3/19 ★★★★
✅ 4. C is for colour. (bright) - Zigzag Street by Nick Earls A.A 2/3/19 ★★★☆
✅ 5. H is for home (country) - Snapshot by Garry Disher A.A 10/3/19 ★★★☆
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Progress: 5/51. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author OR read a book whose title starts with M
2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author OR read a book whose title starts with A
3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction OR read a book whose title starts with R
4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover OR read a book whose title starts with C
5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live OR read a book whose title starts with H
I don’t normally join five books challenge- but there’s a first for everything. Fingers crossed I could finish it!Read: 0/5
► M is for male
Read a book whose title starts with M
☐ The Mars Room by Rachel Kushner
► A is for Australia
Read a book by an Australian author
☐ Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton (AA)
► R is for reminiscing
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
☐ Burial Rites by Hannah Kent (AA)
► C is for colour
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
☐ Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King
► H is for home
Read a book whose title starts with H
☐ History of the Rain by Niall Williams
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Welcome to the challenge Krystal:)
Linked to here.
Read: 4/5.Read a book by a male author.
The Secret Runners of New York by Matthew Reilly AA (may be pushing it since it's only meant to be released late March, but will try!) READ 5/4 4 stars
Read a book by an Australian author
House for all Seasons by Jenn J. McLeod AA READ 17/03/19 4 stars
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
The True Story of Maddie Bright by Mary-Rose MacColl AA READ 11/03 4 stars
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
Life Before by Carmel Reilly READ 19/03 3 stars
Read a book set in the country where you live
The Secret Years by Barbara Hannay AA READ 4/03 4 stars
I am down, Just for five though, I am not a fast reader. Potatie Progress 1/5
1. Read a book whose title starts with M
Matched by Ally Condie
2. Read a book by an Australian author
The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly
3. Read a book whose title starts with R
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
4. Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan - Finished (and started) March 1st - the highest of 5 stars.
5. Read a book whose title starts with H
Half a King by Joe Abercrombie
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Read 5/51. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author OR read a book whose title starts with M
2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author OR read a book whose title starts with A
3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction OR read a book whose title starts with R
4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover OR read a book whose title starts with C
5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live OR read a book whose title starts with H
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Phrynne wrote: "Good choices Barbara! Your name is linked:)"Thanks :)
Read 5/5M is for Male
Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew J. Sullivan
A is for Australia.
Australian Tragic by Jack Marx
R is for reminiscing.
Ross Poldark by Winston Graham
C is for colour.
Charmcaster by Sebastien de Castell
H is for home .
He Died With A Felafel In His Hand by John Birmingham
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Brenda wrote: "Goodness you've done well with that Cherie!! Good job :)" Thanks :)
I'm in - 5 should be easy enough.1. M is for male. Read a book by a male author -
2. A is for Australia. Read a book by an Australian author -
3. R is for reminiscing. Read a book whose title starts with R -
4. C is for colour. Read a book whose title starts with C -
5. H is for home .Read a book whose title starts with H -
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March Challenge - Spell-it-out5/5 (3 AAs)
I think I can manage this - I promise I am reading my books, I am just horrible at updating them on Goodreads! 🤦 This month gives me the opportunity to read my ARCs and clear some books off my bookshelf.
1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author OR read a book whose title starts with M:
2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author OR read a book whose title starts with A:
3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction OR read a book whose title starts with R:
4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover OR read a book whose title starts with C:
5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live OR read a book whose title starts with H:
Challenge Complete! (Slow updating) 
MARCH Spell-it-Out
🍀5/5 (2 AA)
1. M is for Male Male Author
Lost by Michael Robotham 3/31/19 5★'s
AA
2. A is for Australia.
Australian Author
AA
3. R is for Reminiscing.
Title starts with R
4. C is for Colour.
Brightly Coloured Cover
5. H is for home.
Set in the Country where you Live (US)
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Hi, can you add my name to this challenge... thanks!
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Pop the template for the challenge in here Trish, then Phrynne will be able to link you :)
For this challenge you can spell out the month of MARCH in two different ways.1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author OR read a book whose title starts with M
2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author OR read a book whose title starts with A
3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction OR read a book whose title starts with R
4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover OR read a book whose title starts with C
5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live OR read a book whose title starts with H
Make sure at least 2 out of your five books are by Australian Authors and label them!
And if five books are not enough and you feel like being a super reader this month then answer all of the options ( ten books, minimum four by Aussie authors).
I'm in, thank you ladies for another terrific challenge! :) Let's hope I can get all 5 read... I seem to struggle past 3 books a month for these challenges! AR March 2019 Challenge - Spell it Out.
Duration: 01/03/19 - 31/03/19
Easy Level: 5 books - minimum TWO Aussie Authors.
Progress: 4/5
1. M is for male.
2. A is for Australia.
3. R is for reminiscing.
4. C is for colour.
5. H is for home.
Read a book set in the country where you live - The War Bride by Pamela Hart AA. OR Frantic by Katherine Howell. AA. Currently about 50% completed.
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Finally getting around to my March books!AR March 2019 Challenge - Spell it Out.
Duration: 01/03/19 - 31/03/19
Easy Level: 5 books - minimum TWO Aussie Authors.
1. M is for MALE
Read a book by a male author...A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman...read 4.5*
2. A is for AUSTRALIA
Read a book by an Australian author Careful He Might Hear You by Sumner Locke Elliott AA...read 5*
3. R is for REMINISCING
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan AA...read 4*
4. . C is for COLOUR
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover Jacaranda Blue by Joy Dettman AA...read 3*
5. H is for HOME
Read a book set in the country where you live - Nowhere Else by Fiona McCallum AA...read 3*
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Phrynne wrote: "Welcome Trish! Your name is linked:)"Thank you Phrynne.
Hi all,Spell It Out - MARCH
Progress: 5/5 (3 x AA)
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Read a book whose title starts with M - Murder in Montparnasse by Kerry Greenwood (AA). Read: 3 March 2019, Rated: 4 stars
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Read a book by an Australian author
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Read a book whose title starts with R
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Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
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Read a book set in the country where you live
March Challenge - Spell it OutRead a book by a male author OR read a book whose title starts with M
Preservation by Jock Serong (AA)
Read a book by an Australian author OR read a book whose title starts with A
Outback Blaze by Rachael Johns (AA)
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction OR read a book whose title starts with R
The House Across the Street by Lesley Pearse
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover OR read a book whose title starts with C
Islands by Peggy Frew (AA)
Read a book set in the country where you live OR read a book whose title starts with H
The House of Second Chances by Esther Campion(AA)
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Books mentioned in this topic
Careful, He Might Hear You (other topics)All Is Not Forgotten (other topics)
A Brilliant Death (other topics)
Without Consent (other topics)
Lost (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Sumner Locke Elliott (other topics)Kathryn Fox (other topics)
Robin Yocum (other topics)
Michael Robotham (other topics)
Rita Mae Brown (other topics)
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For this challenge you can spell out the month of MARCH in two different ways.
1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author OR read a book whose title starts with M
2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author OR read a book whose title starts with A
3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction OR read a book whose title starts with R
4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover OR read a book whose title starts with C
5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live OR read a book whose title starts with H
Make sure at least 2 out of your five books are by Australian Authors and label them!
And if five books are not enough and you feel like being a super reader this month then answer all of the options ( ten books, minimum four by Aussie authors).
Remember that all books must meet our group guidelines HERE