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July Challenge 1st - 31st July 2019

A nice easy challenge this month to help us all clear up a few books from our lists. Read four books for the basic challenge (at least one by an Aussie author) or eight books if you are feeling keen ( at least two Aussie authors).

1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago OR
* Read the book which has been on your TBR list the longest.

2, Something new.
* Read a book published this year. OR
* Read a book by a new to you author.

3. Something borrowed.
* Read a book from the library OR
* Read a book given or loaned to by a friend

4. Something blue.
* Read a book with a very blue cover OR
* Read a book with blue writing on the cover.

Remember all books must meet our group guidelines HERE

Ace
Alex
Barbara
Brenda
Cait
Carolyn
Cherie(Myst)
Cherryjellybeans
Clare
Deborah
Diana
Elise
Erin
Erin Part 2
Jackmeister
Jane
Janine
Jennifer
Joss
Kali
Kerri
Kerri_M
Kim
Krystal
Kylie
Kylie
Kylie H
LAiNEY
Leonie
Li'l Owl
Lorraine
Matthew
Megan
Melissa
Nicola
Phrynne
Rena
Sally
Sarah
Sharah
Sharon
Sharon
Teresa
TheMadHatter
Tien
Valerie
Zoey

July Challenge 2019
Level: Keen (eight books. at least 2 Aussie authors)
8/8

1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago OR
* Read the book which has been on your TBR list the longest.
a) The Ape Who Guards the Balance by Elizabeth Peters 5 stars
b) Death at Whitewater Church by Andrea Carter 4 stars

2, Something new.
* Read a book published this year. OR
* Read a book by a new to you author.
a) The Bookshop of the Broken Hearted by Robert Hillman4 stars
b) The Furies by Katie Lowe 3 stars

3. Something borrowed.
* Read a book from the library OR
* Read a book given or loaned to by a friend
a) Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil by Melina Marchetta AA 4 stars
b) Murder in Morningside Heights by Victoria Thompson 4 stars

4. Something blue.
* Read a book with a very blue cover OR
* Read a book with blue writing on the cover.
a) Murder on the Orient (SS): by C.A. Larmer AA 3 stars
b)Celebrity in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars

July - Something old, something new
Level: Keen (8 books: min 2 AAs)
8/8

1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago OR
* Read the book which has been on your TBR list the longest.

a) The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie 4★s 12/7/19 originally published March 29th 1928
b) Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves by Matthew Reilly 4★s 14/7/19 AA

2. Something new.
* Read a book published this year. OR
* Read a book by a new to you author.

a) Wildflower Ridge by Maya Linnell 4.5★s 1/7/19
b) The Girl in the Grave by Helen Phifer 4★s 9/7/19

3. Something borrowed.
* Read a book from the library OR
* Read a book given or loaned to by a friend

a) When the Ground Is Hard by Malla Nunn 5★s 2/7/19
b) The Clothier's Daughter by Bronwyn Parry 5★s 8/7/19 AA

4. Something blue.
* Read a book with a very blue cover OR
* Read a book with blue writing on the cover.

a) The Fatality at the Funeral by Grace York 5★s 4/7/19 AA
b) Fled by Meg Keneally 5★s 3/7/19 AA

I need a challenge that keeps me reading. Iwill be in this one

I will start with the easy and see if I can progress to eight! This morning it was -2C here in Tassie. Great reading weather

Perfect reading weather Joss! looking forward to seeing your choices:)

Basic Level

4/4
1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago Shatter by Michael RobothamAAOR
* Read the book which has been on your TBR list the longest.

2. Something new.
* Read a book published this year. OR Those People by Louise Candlish
* Read a book by a new to you author.

3. Something borrowed.* Read a book from the library OR The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
* Read a book given or loaned to by a friend

4. Something blue.
* Read a book with a very blue cover OR
* Read a book with blue writing on the cover. Five Days Left by Julie Lawson Timmer

3/4

1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago
My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin AA

2. Something new.
* Read a book by a new to you author.
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 5★

3. Something borrowed.
* Read a book from the library
The Cracked Spine by Paige Shelton 1★

4. Something blue.
* Read a book with a very blue cover
The Insanity of Murder by Felicity Young AA 4★

July Challenge - Level Basic - 4 Books - at least 1 Australian Author

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READ 2/4
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1. Something Old - Read the book which has been on your TBR list the longest. ✔
book 1-4 of omnibu Gypsy Brothers: The Complete Series by Lili St. Germain (AA) - 5★

2, Something New - Read a book by a new to you author.
Drown by Esther Dalseno (AA)

3. Something Borrowed - Read a book given or loaned to by a friend
Gold Mine by Wilbur Smith

4. Something Blue - Read a book with a very blue cover ✔
The Girl Most Likely by Rebecca Sparrow (AA) - 3★

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Welcome to the challenge! Names are linked to here.

I will aim for basic
1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago An Angel in Australia by Tom KeneallyAA from 2002

2, Something new.
* Read a book published this year. Six Minutes

3. Something borrowed.
* Read a book given or loaned to by a friend Excession by Iain M. Banks

4. Something blue.
* Read a book with a very blue cover The Secrets at Ocean's Edge by Kali NapierAA

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And welcome to you too Deborah. You just snuck in at the same time as I posted:)
Your name is linked.

Easy level for me: 4 books (1 AA)

✔1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago
Divided in Death by J.D. Robb 4.5★

✔ 2. Something new.
* Read a book published this year.
The Collaborator by Diane Armstrong AA 4★

✔ 3. Something borrowed.
* Read a book from the library
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah 5★

✔ 4. Something blue.
* Read a book with a very blue cover
All the Lovely Pieces by J.M. Winchester 4★

Something old
Jenny and the Jaws of Life: Short Stories
by Jincy Willett
Something new
Book published this year
Smoking Kills
by Antoine Laurain
Something borrowed- AA
People in Glass Houses
by Tanya Levin
Something Blue A Winter's Promise
by Christelle Dabos

July - Something old, something new
Level: Keen (8 books: min 2 AAs)
8/8 - Finished 27/07/2019

1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago - The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco 3*
* Read the book which has been on your TBR list the longest - Mulholland Dive: Three Stories by Michael Connelly 4*


2. Something new.
* Read a book published this year. Beauty and the Professor by Skye Warren 4*
* Read a book by a new to you author - Close to Home by Cara Hunter 4*


3. Something borrowed.
* Read a book from the library - Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Ben H. Winters 3.5*
* Read a book given or loaned to by a friend - The House of Hades by Rick Riordan 4*


4. Something blue.
* Read a book with a very blue cover - Heavenly Pleasures by Kerry Greenwood AA 4*
* Read a book with blue writing on the cover. That Empty Feeling by Peter Corris AA 3*

I’m in please.

Aiming for basic :)

1. Something Old - Longest on TBR pile
The Trouble With Green by Liv James

2. Something New - Published this year
The Land Girls by Victoria Purman - AA

3. Something Borrowed - Borrow from Library
TBA

4. Something Blue - Blue cover
Death Comes to Town by K.J. Emrick - AA

Thanks for the challenge Phrynne
Easy level 4 books 1 AA
0/4

1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago
A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle

2. Something new.
* Read a book published this year.
Si loin, si proches by Françoise Bourdin

3. Something borrowed.
* Read a book from the library
Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton AA 4★

4. Something blue.
* Read a book with a very blue cover
The North Water by Ian McGuire

I'll be interested to see your thoughts on The North Water Valerie :)

July Challenge 2019
Level: Keen (eight books. at least 2 Aussie authors)
6/8 (2/2 AA)

1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago: The Battling Prophet (Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte #20) by Arthur W. Upfield AA (pub 1956) -Read 10/07
* Read the book which has been on your TBR list the longest: The Boxer Rebellion: The Dramatic Story of China's War on Foreigners that Shook the World in the Summer of 1900 by Diana Preston -Read 07/11

2, Something new.
* Read a book published this year: The Eyes of Tamburah (Archives of the Invisible Sword #1) by Maria V. Snyder -Read 11/07
* Read a book by a new to you author: The Making Of Henri Higgins by Elizabeth Dunk AA -Read 08/07

3. Something borrowed.
* Read a book from the library: The Ministry of Special Cases by Nathan Englander -Read 12/07
* Read a book given or loaned to by a friend: Anne of the Island (Anne of Green Gables #3) by L.M. Montgomery -Read 03/07

4. Something blue.
* Read a book with a very blue cover: Breath by Tim Winton AA
* Read a book with blue writing on the cover: The Blue Rose by Kate Forsyth AA

Count me in for Easy 4/4 AA 2/1

✅ 1. Something old - * Read a book which was published more than ten years ago
The Magicians' Guild by Trudi Canavan - published 2001 AA 14/7/19 ★★★★

✅ 2, Something new - * Read a book published this year.
Connections in Death by J.D. Robb 3/7/19 ★★★★

✅ 3. Something borrowed - * Read a book from the library
A Few Right Thinking Men by Sulari Gentill AA 10/7/19 ★★★★☆

✅ 4. Something blue - * Read a book with a very blue cover
The Death of Faith aka Quietly in Their Sleepby Donna Leon 22/7/19 ★★★★

1. Something old
To Kill a Mockingbird- Harper Lee

2. Something New
Daughter of Bad times - Rohan Wilson (Australian Author)

3. Something borrowed
One life one chance - Luke Richmond

4 Something Blue
Why we sleep:unlocking the power of sleep and dreams - Matthew Walker

These are my selections for this challenge:
4/4 - FINISHED CHALLENGE 31/07/19

1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago:
Capricornia by Xavier Herbert - AA - FINISHED - 4* (9/10)

2. Something new.
* Read a book published this year:
The Stillwater Girls by Minka Kent - FINISHED - 4* (9/10) - this is also a book by an author new to me!

3. Something borrowed.
* Read a book from the library:
Gone by Midnight by Candice Fox - AA - FINISHED - 5* (10/10)

4. Something blue.
* Read a book with a very blue cover:
Dead Scared by Sharon J. Bolton - FINISHED - 4* (9/10)

Matthew wrote: "1. Something old
To Kill a Mockingbird- Harper Lee

2. Something New
Daughter of Bad times - Rohan Wilson (Australian Author)

3. Something borrowed
One life one chance - Luke Richmond

4 Somet..."

Welcome to the challenge Matthew. Can you link your book titles and covers please. Click on "add book/author" and follow the prompts 😊 Thanks.

Linked to here.

1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago OR
* Read the book which has been on your TBR list the longest.
Anne of Green Gables
(Fits both - I've never finished this book and always wanted to!)

2. Something new.
* Read a book by a new to you author.
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart

3. Something borrowed.
* Read a book given or loaned to by a friend
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear

4. Something blue.
* Read a book with a very blue cover
Up in the Air

Tien wrote: "July Challenge 2019

1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago: Dear Fatty

Wow, I can't believe that book was released more than 10 years ago already! I was working at Angus & Robertson at the time, and read it the day it arrived in stock. Goodness, time flies.
Have fun! :)

I will go for Basic
July Challenge 1st - 31st July 2019
4/4

1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago
The Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson READ 6/7/19 3*

2. Something new.
* Read a book published this year.
The House of Second Chances by Esther Campion(AA) READ 8/7/19 5*

3. Something borrowed.
* Read a book from the library
Silkworm Secrets by Lea Davey(AA) READ 8/7/19 4*

4. Something blue.
* Read a book with a very blue cover
Small Blessings by Emily Brewin(AA) READ 4/7/19 3*

Welcome to the challenge Elise and Janine:)
Linked to here.

I’m in for easy level, 4 books, 1 Aussie author.

1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago: - The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie

2. Something new.
* Read a book published this year: - Neon Prey by John Sandford

3. Something borrowed.
* Read a book from the library: - The Rules of Backyard Cricket by Jock Serong AA

4. Something blue.
* Read a book with a very blue cover: - Justification for Murder by Elin Barnes

Level: keen as

. Something old.
* published > 10 yrs March Violets by Philip Kerr 14/7 3.5 stars
* on my TBR list for some time. To the Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey

2, Something new.
* published this year. TBA
* a new to you author. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 6/7 4.5 stars

3. Something borrowed.
* Circe by Madeline Miller 31/7 3.5 stars
* The Snowman by Jo Nesbø

4. Something blue.
* very blue cover To Know My Crime by AA Fiona Capp 1/7 3 stars
* blue writing on the cover. Old Scores by AA David Whish-Wilson 10/7 4.5stars

I will join in for Basic, 4 books, 1 AA

1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago OR
* Read the book which has been on your TBR list the longest.
Published 1969
The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood

2, Something new.
* Read a book published this year. OR
* Read a book by a new to you author.
Published February 19th 2019 by Riverhead Books
Bangkok Wakes to Rain by Pitchaya Sudbanthad

3. Something borrowed.
* Read a book from the library OR
* Read a book given or loaned to by a friend
Library AA
Salt Creekby Lucy Treloar AA

4. Something blue.
* Read a book with a very blue cover OR
* Read a book with blue writing on the cover.
Blue
by Lyndsay Faye by The Paragon Hotel

July Challenge

Basic 4/4


1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago OR
* Read the book which has been on your TBR list the longest.

Vet In a Spin by James Herriot 5★

2, Something new.
* Read a book published this year. OR
* Read a book by a new to you author.

Sixty Summers by Amanda Hampson (AA) 4★

3. Something borrowed.
* Read a book from the library OR
* Read a book given or loaned to by a friend

The Road to Hope by Rachael Johns (AA) 4★

4. Something blue.
* Read a book with a very blue cover OR
* Read a book with blue writing on the cover.

A Lifetime of Impossible Days by Tabitha Bird (AA) 4★

Four books with two Aussie Authors....

1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago
The Winter Queen / Boris Akunin published 1998/translation copyright 2003

2, Something new.
* Read a book by a new to you author.
Great North Road / Peter F. Hamilton

3. Something borrowed.
* Read a book given or loaned to by a friend
On Borrowed Time / Evan Green AA

4. Something blue.
* Read a book with a very blue cover
Heavenly Pleasures / Kerry Greenwood AA

Some great titles coming through from everyone!

Welcome to the challenge everyone! I will link your names later when I am on my lap top:)

Something Old Read

Something New Read

Something borrowed Read

Something Blue Read

Woohoo, I finished!

Completed
July Challenge 2019
Level: Keen
8/8 (2/2 AA)

1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago - The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown Read 13/7/19

* Read the book which has been on your TBR list the longest
The Perfumer's Secret by Fiona McIntosh AA


2. Something new
* Read a book published this year -
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Read 29/7/19

* Read a book by a new to you author -
The Au Pair by Emma Rous

3. Something borrowed
* Read a book from the library
Ambulance Girls by Deborah Burrows read 6/7/19

* Read a book given or loaned to by a friend -
The House at Riverton by Kate Morton

4. Something blue
* Read a book with a very blue cover
Nadi: Faces in a Village: Memories of a River by Satendra Nandan read 6/7/19

* Read a book with blue writing on the cover -
Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult read 17/7/19 5*

Teresa wrote: "July Challenge 2019
Level: Keen
0/8 (0/2 AA)

1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago - The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

* Read the book w..."

Here you go Teresa :)

Nadi: Faces in a Village: Memories of a River by Satendra Nandan

and yes, it's very blue :)

Thank you Brenda 😊

You're welcome :)

Basic Level 4/4 (AA 2/1)

1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago
Why Didn't They Ask Evans? by Agatha Christie 4 stars 8/7/19

2, Something new.
* Read a book published this year.
Six Minutes by Petronella McGovern AA 4 stars 1/7/19

3. Something borrowed.
* Read a book borrowed from the library
Small Country by Gaël Faye 4 stars 16/7/19

4. Something blue.
* Read a book with a very blue cover
The Scoop by Terence J. Quinn AA 4 stars 21/7/19

Basic level challenge finished.

1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago
Daughters of the House by Michèle Roberts
3 Stars - Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

2, Something new.
* Read a book published this year.
This Taste for Silence by Amanda O'Callaghan AA
4 Stars - Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

3. Something borrowed.
* Read a book from the library
Devil's Ballast by Meg Caddy AA
5 stars - Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

4. Something blue.
* Read a book with a very blue cover
Things in Jars by Jess Kidd
5 Stars - Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Basic..
1. Something old.
* Read the book which has been on your TBR list the longest In Her Shoes

2, Something new.
* Read a book by a new to you author. Dry finished 13/7/19 - 4 stars.

3. Something borrowed.
* Read a book from the library A Court of Wings and Ruin finished 7/7/19 - 4 stars.

4. Something blue.
* Read a book with blue writing on the cover Echoes in the Valley AA

Good choices everyone! Your names are all linked:)

Progress: 4 out of 4 as of 31 July 2019 Finished with about 14 hours to spare....cutting this one a bit close :-)

Needed a nice easy challenge as I will be struggling to finish June on time given how crazy work is :-). Choosing 4 book easy.

1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago
Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars)

2. Something new.
* Read a book published this year.
The Place on Dalhousie by Melina Marchetta AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars)

3. Something borrowed.
* Read a book given or loaned to by a friend
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo - given to me by my bestie (or is that beastie?) Cherie XXXX
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars)

4. Something blue.
* Read a book with a very blue cover/Read a book with blue writing on the cover.
Voyager by Diana Gabaldon
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars)
The cover I have is mostly blue (sky) and the title is written in blue. Hope this one will do - if not, happy to change :-)

TheMadHatter wrote: "Needed a nice easy challenge as I will be struggling to finish June on time given how crazy work is :-). Choosing 4 book easy.

The cover I have is mostly blue (sky) and the title is written in blue. Hope this one will do - if not, happy to change :-)..."

That's fine MH :)

Janine: I love Silkworm Secrets by Lea Davey Janine (and I actually work with the author and she is the most loveliest woman you will ever meet). Enjoy!

Brenda: The Mystery of the Blue Trainby Agatha Christie was one I was tossing up on choosing for this challenge as it is the next book in the list in my re-read (in order this time) of Poirot. Love to know what you think of it. I struggled with the last one I read (The Big Four), so have held off reading any more :-P

Basic challenge

4/4

1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago
Valiant: A Modern Tale Of Faerie by Holly Black

2, Something new.
* Read a book published this year.
Aurora Rising by Jay Kristoff AA

3. Something borrowed.
* Read a book given or loaned to by a friend (thanks Mad Hatter!!)
Bloodwitch by Susan Dennard

4. Something blue.
* Read a book with a very blue cover
The Princess and the Fangirl by Ashley Poston

TheMadHatter wrote: "Janine: I love Silkworm Secrets by Lea Davey Janine (and I actually work with the author and she is the most loveliest woman you will ever meet). Enjoy!

Brenda: [..."

I'm looking forward to that one MH - and I loved all three of Lea (Rhonda)'s books. She's definitely a lovely person :)