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March 2021 Challenge - Spell-it-Out
Participants
✅Alex
Amy
✅Angela
✅Brenda
✅Carol
✅Carolyn
✅Cherie
✅Clare
✅Deborah
Dominika
Fi
✅Helen
✅Jane
✅Janelle
✅Janine
✅Jennifer
✅Johanna
✅Jonquil
✅Kahlia
✅Kali
✅Kim
✅Kim - UK
✅Kylie H
✅Mari
✅MaryG2E
✅Mel
Mell
✅Phrynne
✅Sarah
Sharon
Shell
✅Sue
✅Suzie
✅#Teresa
✅TheMadHatter
✅Tien
✅Trish
✅Valerie
Vanessa
Zoey
✅Alex
Amy
✅Angela
✅Brenda
✅Carol
✅Carolyn
✅Cherie
✅Clare
✅Deborah
Dominika
Fi
✅Helen
✅Jane
✅Janelle
✅Janine
✅Jennifer
✅Johanna
✅Jonquil
✅Kahlia
✅Kali
✅Kim
✅Kim - UK
✅Kylie H
✅Mari
✅MaryG2E
✅Mel
Mell
✅Phrynne
✅Sarah
Sharon
Shell
✅Sue
✅Suzie
✅#Teresa
✅TheMadHatter
✅Tien
✅Trish
✅Valerie
Vanessa
Zoey
March Challenge - Spell-it-Out
Level: Hard
10/10
1. M is for male.
a) Read a book by a male author
Win by Harlan Coben 4★s 13/3/21
b) Read a book whose title starts with M
Mystery by the Sea by Verity Bright 5★s 4/3/21
2. A is for Australia.
a) Read a book by an Australian author
Stealing Time by Rebecca Bowyer 4★s 15/3/21 AA
b) Read a book whose title starts with A
A Winning Betrayal by Louise Guy 4★s 12/3/21 AA
3. R is for reminiscing.
a) Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
A New York Secret by Ella Carey 5★s 7/3/21 AA
b) Read a book whose title starts with R
Retribution Ridge by Anna Willett 4★s 6/3/21 AA
4. C is for colour.
a) Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
Bloodbaths and Banana Cake by Addison Moore 2★s 5/3/21
b) Read a book whose title starts with C
A Child of My Own by Vanessa Carnevale 5★s 2/3/21 AA
5. H is for home.
a) Read a book set in the country where you live
The Secret Life of Sarah Meads by V.K. Tritschler 2.5★s 6/3/21 AA
b) Read a book whose title starts with H
Heartbreak Bay by Rachel Caine 5★s 3/3/21
Level: Hard
10/10
1. M is for male.
a) Read a book by a male author
b) Read a book whose title starts with M
2. A is for Australia.
a) Read a book by an Australian author
b) Read a book whose title starts with A
3. R is for reminiscing.
a) Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
b) Read a book whose title starts with R
4. C is for colour.
a) Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
b) Read a book whose title starts with C
5. H is for home.
a) Read a book set in the country where you live
b) Read a book whose title starts with H










March Challenge - Spell-it-Out
10/10
1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author Kickback by Garry Disher AA 4 stars
Read a book whose title starts with Mbook:Miss Spelled|26202959] by Morgana Best AA 4 stars
2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author The House On Findlater Lane by Helen Goltz AA 5 stars
Read a book whose title starts with A Aunt Bessie Enjoys by Diana Xarissa 4 stars
3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction The Consequences of Fear by Jacqueline Winspear 5 stars
Read a book whose title starts with R Royal Blood by Rhys Bowen 4 stars
4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover Mystery by the Sea by Verity Bright 5 stars
Read a book whose title starts with C Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas 4 stars
5. H is for home.
Read a book set in the country where you liveWhitsunday Dawn by Annie Seaton4 stars AA
Read a book whose title starts with H Hunter by Jack Heath AA 5 stars
10/10
1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author
Read a book whose title starts with M
2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author
Read a book whose title starts with A
3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
Read a book whose title starts with R
4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
Read a book whose title starts with C
5. H is for home.
Read a book set in the country where you live
Read a book whose title starts with H











Level: Hard
10/10 Finished 17th March 2021
1. M is for male
Read a book by a male author :
Read a book whose title starts with M :
2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author :
Read a book whose title starts with A :
3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction :
Read a book whose title starts with R :
4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover :
Read a book whose title starts with C :
5. H is for home.
Read a book set in the country where you live :
Read a book whose title starts with H :











Level: Easy
5/5
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 with a brightly coloured cover
5. H is for home. Read a book set in the country where you live





Jane wrote: "March Challenge - Spell-it-Out
Level: Hard
0/10
. H : Hidden Valley by Annie Seaton AA (hope my copy arrives in time!)"
It should - 5th is publication day :) And just checked further - that's the kindle copy, but no paperback showing as yet...
And Annie just told me the 5th is incorrect. Should be the 25th March, so I changed it at her request :)
Level: Hard
0/10
. H : Hidden Valley by Annie Seaton AA (hope my copy arrives in time!)"
It should - 5th is publication day :) And just checked further - that's the kindle copy, but no paperback showing as yet...
And Annie just told me the 5th is incorrect. Should be the 25th March, so I changed it at her request :)

EASY
DONE
1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author Scrublands Chris Hammer AA 3/4 ★★★★
2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author Death on Paradise Island B.M. Allsopp AA 3/13 ★★★★
3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction A Baby’s Bones Rebecca Alexander 3/5 ★★★★
4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover Wild Spring: A Coastal Caribbean Adventure Tripp Ellis 3/14 ★★★★★
5. H is for home.
Read a book set in the country where you live US Vintage Spirits Annabel Chase 3/6 ★★★★






Level: Hard
10/10 (6/4 AA)
1. M is for male.
a) Read a book by a male author
The Wings of the Sphinx (Commissario Montalbano #11) by Andrea Camilleri -Read 05/03
b) Read a book whose title starts with M
Midnight Crossroad (Midnight Texas #1) by Charlaine Harris -Read 03/03
2. A is for Australia.
a) Read a book by an Australian author
The Gaps by Leanne Hall AA -Read 17/03
b) Read a book whose title starts with A
Arson at the Art Gallery (Getaway Bay #1) by Grace York AA -Read 15/03
3. R is for reminiscing.
a) Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
The Ionia Sanction (The Athenian Mysteries #2) by Gary Corby AA -Read 18/03
b) Read a book whose title starts with R
Red Station (Harry Tate #1) by Adrian Magson -Read 11/03
4. C is for colour.
a) Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
Dirt Circus League by Maree Kimberley AA -Read 27/03
b) Read a book whose title starts with C
The Crossing Places (Ruth Galloway #1) by Elly Griffiths -Read 02/03
5. H is for home.
a) Read a book set in the country where you live
The Codebreakers by Alli Sinclair AA -Read 01/03
b) Read a book whose title starts with H
Here's Luck by Lennie Lower AA -Read 12/03











Level: Hard
10/10
1. M is for male
✔︎Read a book by a male author : Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson
✔︎Read a book whose title starts with M : Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe
2. A is for Australia.
✔︎Read a book by an Australian author : The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams AA
✔︎Read a book whose title starts with A : An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
3. R is for reminiscing.
✔︎Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction : The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree by Shokoofeh Azar AA
✔︎Read a book whose title starts with R : Ramses: The Son of the Light by Christian Jacq
4. C is for colour.
✔︎Read a book with a brightly coloured cover : Bluebird by Malcolm Knox AA
✔︎Read a book whose title starts with C : Confession with Blue Horses by Sophie Hardach
5. H is for home.
✔︎Read a book set in the country where you live : Art, Life, Chooks: Learning to Leave the City and Love the Country by Annette Hughes AA
✔︎Read a book whose title starts with H : Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie











Level: Easy
5/5
Death in Delft by Graham Brack
All the Murmuring Bones by A.G. Slatter
The Smallest Man by Frances Quinn
4. C is for colour: Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
The Codebreakers by Alli Sinclair





Sue wrote: "March Challenge - Spell-it-Out
Level: Hard
0/10
1. M is for male
Read a book by a male author : Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson
Read a book whose title starts with M : [book..."
Hey Sue, would you mind putting the covers in as well please, especially for the ones that need them? Thanks :)
Level: Hard
0/10
1. M is for male
Read a book by a male author : Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson
Read a book whose title starts with M : [book..."
Hey Sue, would you mind putting the covers in as well please, especially for the ones that need them? Thanks :)

It should - 5th is publication day :) And just checked furthe..."
Thanks Brenda. I ordered a signed copy from Annie so chances of it getting to me by the end of March if it's published on 25th is pretty slim - don't know about your area but postage delivery is appalling these days. I have some books I can move around though :-)

Level: Easy
5/5
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 with a brightly coloured cover
5. H is for home: Read a book set in the country where you live






Level: Hard
10/10
1. M is for male.
Witch and Wizard by James Patterson 3.5 stars
The McCalister Legacy by Nicole Hurley-Moore AA 4 stars
2. A is for Australia.
The Vineyard In The Hills by Lily Malone AA 5 Stars
Accounting for Love by Erin Wright 4 stars
3. R is for reminiscing.
Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly AA 5 stars
Reckless Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars
4. C is for colour.
Wyoming True by Diana Palmer 4 stars
Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs 5 stars
5. H is for home.
The Girls of Mischief Bay by Susan Mallery AA 5 stars
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas 5 stars

Level: Easy
5/5
Completed 21st March
✅ 1. M is for male. Read a book by a male author.
Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah 07/03 ★★★★
✅ 2. A is for Australia. Read a book by an Australian author.
The Agatha Christie Book Club by C.A. Larmer *AA* 06/03 ★★★☆
✅ 3. R is for reminiscing. Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction.
The House at Mermaid's Cove by Lindsay Jayne Ashford 19/03 ★★★★
✅ 4. C is for colour. Read a book with a brightly coloured cover.
500 Miles from You by Jenny Colgan 08/03 ★★★☆
✅ 5. H is for home. Read a book set in the country where you live.
The House at Salvation Creek by Susan Duncan *AA* 21/03 ★★★★






Duration: 01/03/21 - 31/03/21
Level: EASY, i.e. 5 books, including at least 2 AAs
Progress: 5/5
✔ 1. M is for male - Read a book by a male author
2071 - The World We'll Leave Our Grandchildren by Chris Rapley 4★s
✔ 2. A is for Australia - Read a book by an Australian author
The Hidden Hours by Sara Foster (AA) 4★s
✔ 3. R is for reminiscing - Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
Wearing Paper Dresses by Anne Brinsden (AA) 5★s
✔ 4. C is for colour - Read a book whose title starts with C
The Course of Love by Alain de Botton 4★s
✔ 5. H is for home - Read a book set in Australia
Silver by Chris Hammer (AA) 5★s






Duration: 01/03/21 - 31/03/21
Level: EASY, i.e. 5 books, including at least 2 AAs
Progress: 3/5
1.
The Emperor of Nihon-Ja AA
2.
Every Move AA
3. R is for reminiscing - read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
To Kill a Mockingbird
4. C is for colour - read a book whose title starts with C
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
5.
Halt's Peril AA






March Challenge - Spell-it-Out
Level: Easy
Progress: 5/5 AA: 2/2
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 with a brightly coloured cover.
5. H is for home. Read a book set in the country where you live.






10/10 books (4 AA)
1. M is for male.
✔ Read a book by a male author The Best Thing You Can Steal by Simon R. Green 5★
✔ Read a book whose title starts with M Mirrorland by Carole Johnstone 3.5★
2. A is for Australia.
✔ Read a book by an Australian author Stealing Time by Rebecca Bowyer AA 4★
✔ Read a book whose title starts with A Very English Murder by Verity Bright 4★
3. R is for reminiscing.
✔ Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction The Willow Wren by Philipp Schott 4★
✔ Read a book whose title starts with R The Ripping Tree by Nikki Gemmell AA 4★
4. C is for colour.
✔ Read a book with a brightly coloured cover The Emporium of Imagination by Tabitha Bird AA 5★
✔ Read a book whose title starts with C The Chosen Seven by Gill D. Anderson AA 4★
5. H is for home.
✔ Read a book set in the country where you live A Million Things by Emily Spurr AA 5★
✔ Read a book whose title starts with H Her Last Holiday by C.L. Taylor 2.5★










Carolyn wrote: "Easy for me this month!
0/5 books (2 AA)
1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author City of Light by Dave Warner AA
Read a book whose title starts with M [book:..."
Carolyn, you've stipulated Easy but it looks like you're doing hard ;)
0/5 books (2 AA)
1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author City of Light by Dave Warner AA
Read a book whose title starts with M [book:..."
Carolyn, you've stipulated Easy but it looks like you're doing hard ;)

Level: Easy
5/5
Doing all 10 categories but only with 5 books :)
1. M is for male.
Male Author/Starts with M
2. A is for Australia.
Australian author/Title starts with A
3. R is for reminiscing.
Historical Fiction/Title starts with R
4. C is for colour.
Brightly coloured cover/Title starts with C
5. H is for home.
Set in the country where you live/Title starts with H






Level: Easy
5/5 (as of 30 March)
M M is for male. Read a book by a male author
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars)
A Read a book whose title starts with A
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars)
R R is for reminiscing. Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars)
C C is for colour. Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (2 Stars)
H H is for home. Read a book set in the country where you live
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (2 Stars)






0/5 books (2 AA)
1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author City of Light by Dave Warner AA
Read a book whose title star..."
Ha! You caught me out Brenda! Changed my mind midway ;)

5/5
2/2AA
1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author OR read a book whose title starts with M
The Comedians by Graham Greene finished Mar20 5*
2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author OR read a book whose title starts with A
Bloodtree River by Sarah Barrie AA finished Mar12 4*
3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction OR read a book whose title starts with R
Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier finished Mar4 4*
4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover OR read a book whose title starts with C
Providence by Max Barry AA finished Mar24 5*
5. H is for home.
Read a book set in the country where you live OR read a book whose title starts with H
Half Life by Jillian Cantor finished Mar22 5*






March Challenge Spell-it-Out
Level Easy
0/5
1. M. read a book whose title starts with M
Malicious Desire Laney
Kaye AA Done
2..A. Read a book by an Australian Author
A Home Like Ours Fiona
Lowe AA Done
3. R. Read a book from the Historical fiction genre
The Codebreakers Alli Sinclair AA Done
4. C. Read a book whose title starts with C
Janet Gover Close to Home AA Done
5. H. Read a book set in the country you live
5. H. Stefanie London Her Aussie Holiday AA Done





All done I am loving theses challenges I am hooked :)

1. M is for male.
2. A is for Australia.
3. R is for reminiscing.
To Calais, in Ordinary Time by James Meek
4. C is for colour.
Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas or The Climate Cure: Solving the Climate Emergency in the Era of COVID-19 by Tim Flannery AA
5. H is for home.
EDIT 28/03/21 - Unfortunately I am going to throw in the towel on this challenge ... I can't finish 2 books in the remaining 3 days!

Level: Easy
0/5
1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author
Police by Jo Nesbø
2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author
The Secrets Mothers Keep by Jacquie Underdown(AA)
3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
The Naturalist's Daughter by Tea Cooper(AA)
4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
Sunset Express by Robert Crais
5. H is for home.
Read a book set in the country where you live
Under the Golden Sun by Jenny Ashcroft(AA)





Cherie wrote: "March Challenge - Spell-it-Out
Level: Easy
0/5
Doing all 10 categories but only with 5 books :)
1. M is for male.
Male Author/Starts with M
The Midnight Library by [author:Matt H..."
Very clever Cherie!
Level: Easy
0/5
Doing all 10 categories but only with 5 books :)
1. M is for male.
Male Author/Starts with M
The Midnight Library by [author:Matt H..."
Very clever Cherie!
Amy wrote: "For this challenge is A/An/The not included if it is the first word in the title? Thanks :)"
Either/or Amy. You can use those, or leave them for your title :)
Either/or Amy. You can use those, or leave them for your title :)
Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Easy for me this month!
0/5 books (2 AA)
1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author City of Light by Dave Warner AA
Read a book w..."
LOL!!
0/5 books (2 AA)
1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author City of Light by Dave Warner AA
Read a book w..."
LOL!!

Male author:
Aus author:
Reminisce:
Colour: Hard Fall by J.B. Turner
Home Country:






March Challenge - Spell-it-Out
Level: Easy 2AA
5/5
1. M. 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 whose title starts with H
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...






Level: Easy
5/5 AA 4/4
1. M is for male.
Read a book by a MALE AUTHOR (OR read a book whose title starts with M)
The Wife and the Widow by Christian White AA....read 4*
2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an ASTRALIAN AUTHOR (OR read a book whose title starts with A)
Only Daughter by Anna Snoekstra AA....read 3.5*
3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of HISTORICAL FICTION (OR read a book whose title starts with R)
Exposure by Helen Dunmore....read 3.5*
4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a BRIGHTLY COLOURED COVER (OR read a book whose title starts with C)
The Red Coast by Di Morrissey AA....read 3.5*
5. H is for home.
Read a book set in the COUNTRY WHERE YOU LIVE (OR read a book whose title starts with H)
The Precipice by Virginia Duigan AA....read 3*






Level: Easy
5/5 COMPLETED
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
4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
5. H is for home.
Read a book set in the country where you live






Level: Easy
3/5
1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author
The Dancer Upstairs by Nicholas Shakespeare
2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author
The Pact by Thomas Keneally AA ✅Finished 21.03.2021 2⭐️
3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book whose title starts with R
The Return by Nicholas Sparks
4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi ✅Finished 04.03.2021 3⭐️
5. H is for home.
Read a book set in the country where you live
Scrublands by Chris Hammer AA ✅Finished 19.03.2021 5⭐️






Level: Easy
5/5 Finished Australian authors 4/5
1. M is for male.
a book whose title starts with M
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 with a brightly coloured cover
5. H is for home.
Read a book set in the country where you live






Level: Easy
0/5
1. M is for male.
a) Read a book by a male author
2. A is for Australia.
a) Read a book by an Australian author
3. R is for reminiscing.
b) Read a book whose title starts with R.
4. C is for colour.
a) Read a book with a brightly coloured cover.
5. H is for home.
a) Read a book set in the country where you live.






Level: Easy
4/5
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
Sovereign by C.J. Sansom - still reading
4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
5. H is for home.
Read a book set in the country where you live





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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
Please post cover pics, especially for those with a cover criteria!
EASY level (5 books): Make sure at least 2 out of your five books are by Australian Authors and label them!
HARD level (10 books): 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