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January Challenge 2022 - Featured Author - Michael Robotham
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Duration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
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#1. Michael was born in a town called Casino in Australia.
**Read a book by an Australian author
#2. Michael's chosen genre is crime/thriller.
**Read a book from either of those genres
#3. Michael was a journalist who did significant work in England
**Read a book set in the UK
#4. Michael has written an excellent long series about Joseph O'Loughlin a character who is suffering the onset of Parkinson's disease.
**Read a book from a long (more than six books) series
BONUS: Read a book by Michael Robotham
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Duration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
Level: Hard (4 AAx)
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TASKS
#1. Michael was born in a town called Casino in Australia.
**Read a book set in Australia OR
**Read a book by an Australian author
#2. Michael's chosen genre is crime/thriller.
**Read a book from either of those genres OR
**Read a book where the author's initials fit into THRILLER
#3. Michael was a journalist who did significant work in England
**Read a book set in the UK OR
**Read a book by British author
#4. Michael has written an excellent long series about Joseph O'Loughlin a character who is suffering the onset of Parkinson's disease.
**Read a book from a long (more than six books) series OR
**Read a book where the MC has a disability
BONUS: Read a book by Michael Robotham
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January Featured Author - Michael RobothamDuration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
HARD - Tasks & Spell Out (minimum 4 AA)
11/11 (4/4 AA)
TASKS:
#1. Michael was born in a town called Casino in Australia.
**Read a book set in Australia OR
**Read a book by an Australian author
Journey to the Stone Country by Alex Miller AA -Read 02/01
#2. Michael's chosen genre is crime/thriller.
**Read a book from either of those genres OR
**Read a book where the author's initials fit into THRILLER
Peepshow (Simone Kirsch #1) by Leigh Redhead AA -Read 27/01
#3. Michael was a journalist who did significant work in England
**Read a book set in the UK OR
**Read a book by British author
Shadows in Bronze (Marcus Didius Falco #2) by Lindsey Davis -Read 05/01
#4. Michael has written an excellent long series about Joseph O'Loughlin a character who is suffering the onset of Parkinson's disease.
**Read a book from a long (more than six books) series OR
**Read a book where the MC has a disability
Three Act Tragedy (Hercule Poirot #12) by Agatha Christie -Read 08/01
BONUS: Read a book by Michael Robotham AA
Bombproof -Read 24/01
SPELL OUT
L- Louis L'Amour - The Iron Marshal -Read 09/01
O- Osprey Reef by Annie Seaton AA -Read 19/01
N- The North Wind (The Four Winds #1) by Alexandria Warwick -Read 18/01
D- Mark Dunn - Ella Minnow Pea: A Novel in Letters -Read 05/01
O- One Fell Sweep (Innkeeper Chronicles #3) by Ilona Andrews -Read 20/01
N- Natasha Bowen - Skin of the Sea (Skin of the Sea #1) -Read 01/02
January Featured Author - Michael RobothamDuration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
5/5
#1. **Read a book by an Australian author
The Mothers by Genevieve GannonAA
Finished Jan-7 ★★★★
#2. **Read a book from either of crime/thriller genres
✔The Shadow House by Anna DownesAA
Finished Jan-3 ★★★★
#3. **Read a book by British author
✔Martin Harbottle's Appreciation of Time by Dominic Utton
Finished Jan-3 ★★.5
#4. **Read a book from a long (more than six books) series
✔A Second Chance by Jodi Taylor
Finished Jan-23 ★★★★
BONUS
✔Good Girl, Bad Girl by Michael RobothamAA
Finished Jan-28 ★★★.5
January Featured Author - Michael RobothamDuration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
4/4
Easy
#1. Michael was born in a town called Casino in Australia.
**Read a book by an Australian author
The Secrets of Bridgewater Bay Julie Brooks AA Done 5* 10/01/22 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#2. Michael's chosen genre is crime/thriller.
**Read a book from either of those genres OR
The Good Son Jacquelyn Mitchard Done 4* 24/01/22 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#3. Michael was a journalist who did significant work in England
**Read a book by British author Done 5* 10/01/22 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Redeemed by Her Midsummer Kiss Liz Fielding
#4. Michael has written an excellent long series about Joseph O'Loughlin a character who is suffering the onset of Parkinson's disease.
**Read a book from a long (more than six books) series OR
Shield of Winter Nalini Singh Done 4* 13/01/22 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
BONUS: Read a book by Michael Robotham
Great Challenge Phrynne :)January 2022 Challenge
Level: Easy
5/ 5 books (min 1 AA)
TASKS:
✔ #1. Michael was born in a town called Casino in Australia.
**Read a book set in Australia OR a book by an Australian author
Canticle Creek by Adrian Hyland AA (read 3 Jan) 4★
✔ #2. Michael's chosen genre is crime/thriller.
**Read a book from either of those genres
You Had It Coming by B.M. Carroll AA (read 6 Jan) 4.5★
✔ #3. Michael was a journalist who did significant work in England
**Read a book set in the UK
A Room Full of Bones by Elly Griffiths (read 16 Jan) 4★
✔ #4. Michael has written an excellent long series about Joseph O'Loughlin a character who is suffering the onset of Parkinson's disease.**Read a book where the MC has a disability
The Coffin Dancer by Jeffery Deaver (quadriplegia) ( read 18 Jan) 5★
✔ BONUS: Read a book by Michael Robotham Shatter AA (read 19 Jan) 5★
January 2022 challenge - homage to Michael RobothamTASKS - Easy = 1AA
#1 **book set in Australia / Australian author:
Prime Cut by Alan Carter
#2. **book where the author's initials fit into THRILLER:
#3. **book by British author:
#4. **book from a long (more than six books) series:
Love this challenge!January Featured Author - Michael Robotham
Duration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
Level: Easy
5/5
TASKS:
#1. Michael was born in a town called Casino in Australia.
Read a book set in Australia /Australian author
#2. Michael's chosen genre is crime/thriller.
Read a book from either of those genres
#3. Michael was a journalist who did significant work in England
Read a book set in the UK
#4. Michael has written an excellent long series about Joseph O'Loughlin a character who is suffering the onset of Parkinson's disease.
Read a book from a long (more than six books) series
BONUS: Read a book by Michael Robotham
January Featured Author - Michael RobothamDuration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
11/11 7/4 AA
HARD - Tasks & Spell Out
✔︎#1. Michael was born in a town called Casino in Australia.
**Read a book by an Australian author - Flesh Wounds by Richard Glover AA 23/1 5★
✔︎#2. Michael's chosen genre is crime/thriller.
**Read a book from either of those genres - To the Sea by Nikki Crutchley 14/1 4★
✔︎#3. Michael was a journalist who did significant work in England
**Read a book by British author - Extraordinary People by Peter May 8/1 3★
✔︎#4. Michael has written an excellent long series about Joseph O'Loughlin a character who is suffering the onset of Parkinson's disease.
**Read a book from a long (more than six books) series - The Moscow Sleepers by Stella Rimington 13/1 4★
✔︎BONUS: Read a book by Michael Robotham AA - Bombproof 15/1 3★
SPELL OUT:
✔︎C - The Conversations At Curlow Creek by David Malouf AA 19/1 4★
✔︎A - Avenue of Eternal Peace by Nicholas Jose AA 21/1 3★
✔︎S - The Survivor by Thomas Keneally AA 4/1 2★
✔︎I - Man Tracksby Ion L Idriess AA 30/1 4★
✔︎N - The Last Voyage of Mrs Henry Parker by Joanna Nell AA 10/1 3★
✔︎O - Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 27/1 5★
January Challenge 2022Duration: 01/01/22 - 31/01/22
Level: Easy - Tasks
0/4 (2 Aussie Authors)
TASKS:
#1. Read a book by an Australian author:
Home at Last by Meredith Appleyard (AA)
#2. Read a book from either of the genres Crime/Thriller:
Unforgiven by Sarah Barrie (AA)
#3. Read a book by British author:
One Summer Sunrise by Shari Low
#4. Read a book where the MC has a disability: Blind
She Is Not Invisible by Marcus Sedgwick
Count me in pleaseEasy 5/5 AA 2/2
✅ 1. A.A - The Way it is Now - Garry Disher A.A - 7 Jan 2022 - ★★★★
✅ 2. Crime - Glass Houses - Louise Penny - 10 Jan 2022 - ★★★★★
✅ 3. Set in the UK - In This Grave Hour - Jacqueline Winspear - 9 Jan 2022 - ★★★★
✅ 4. MC has disability - The War I Finally Won - Kimberly Brubaker Bradley - 6 Jan 2022 - ★★★★
✅ Bonus Read When You Are Mine - Michael Robotham A.A - 5 Feb 2022 - ★★★
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January Featured Author - Michael RobothamDuration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
4/4
EASY - Tasks (minimum 1 AA)
TASKS:
To complete the task section, read a book that fits each of the items listed below.
#1. Michael was born in a town called Casino in Australia.
**Read a book set in Australia
#2. Michael's chosen genre is crime/thriller.
**Read a book from either of those genres
#3. Michael was a journalist who did significant work in England
**Read a book set in the UK
#4. Michael has written an excellent long series about Joseph O'Loughlin a character who is suffering the onset of Parkinson's disease.
**Read a book from a long (more than six books) series
January Featured Author - Michael RobothamDuration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
15/15 Level: Hard
Tasks
Just One Wish by Rachael Johns AA 4 stars
The Spotted Dog by Kerry GreenwoodAA 3 stars
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling 5 stars
Wyoming Tough by Diana Palmer 5 stars
Lost by Michael Robotham AA 3 stars
SPELL IT OUT
Great challenge, Phrynne! I'd love to join.Aussie Readers' January 2022 Challenge
January Featured Author - Michael Robotham
Duration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
Level: Hard
Progress: 10/10 AA: 6/6
PART 1: TASKS
1. Read a book by an Australian author
2. Read a book from either of crime or thriller genres
3. Read a book set in the UK AND by British author
4. Read a book from a long (more than six books) series
BONUS: Read a book by Michael Robotham
PART 2: SPELL-IT-OUT
"Joseph" in honour of Robotham's main character, Joe O'Loughlin
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January Featured Author - Michael RobothamDuration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
Level: Easy (minimum 1 AA)
4/4 AA 3/3
TASKS
#1. Michael was born in a town called Casino in Australia.
**Read a book set in Australia OR
**Read a book by an Australian author
#2. Michael's chosen genre is crime/thriller.
**Read a book from either of those genres OR
**Read a book where the author's initials fit into THRILLER
#3. Michael was a journalist who did significant work in England
**Read a book set in the UK OR
**Read a book by British author
#4. Michael has written an excellent long series about Joseph O'Loughlin a character who is suffering the onset of Parkinson's disease.
**Read a book from a long (more than six books) series OR
**Read a book where the MC has a disability
January Featured Author - Michael RobothamDuration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22 - Easy
0/4
#1. **Read a book by an Australian author
#2. **Read a book from either of crime/thriller genres
#3. **Read a book by British author
#4. **Read a book from a long (more than six books) series
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What an excellent idea for a monthly challenge! Michael Robotham is one of my favourite authors. I have one of his titles sitting on my bookshelf waiting to be read.AR MONTHLY CHALLENGE 2022
January Featured Author - Michael Robotham
Duration: 01/01/22 - 31/01/22
LEVEL: TASKS, i.e. 4 books, minimum 1 AA
PROGRESS: 4/4
✔ #1. Michael was born in a town called Casino in Australia.
**Read a book set in Australia
The Shearer's Wife by Fleur McDonald (AA) 4★s (24/01/22)
✔ #2. Michael's chosen genre is crime/thriller.
**Read a book from either of those genres
The Rules of Backyard Cricket by Jock Serong (AA) 5★s (18/01/22)
✔ #3. Michael was a journalist who did significant work in England
**Read a book set in the UK
Fancy Meeting You Here by Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus (AAs) 3★s (17/01/22)
✔ #4. Michael has written an excellent long series about Joseph O'Loughlin a character who is suffering the onset of Parkinson's disease.
I will read the 6th book from Robotham's series of 9 books. The MC is Joseph O'Loughlin and he has a disability, Parkinson's disease.
Say You're Sorry by Michael Robotham (AA) 5★s (22/01/22)
✔ BONUS: Read a book written by Michel Robotham
The Night Ferry 3★s (27/01/22)
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Love the author theme of this challenge 🤩.January Featured Author - Michael Robotham
Duration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
Level - Hard
11/11
Completed 26th January
TASKS:
✅ #1. Michael was born in a town called Casino in Australia.
**Read a book by an Australian author.
The Girl Remains by Katherine Firkin *AA* 08/01 ★★★☆
✅ #2. Michael's chosen genre is crime/thriller.
**Read a book from either of those genres.
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney 26/01 ★★★☆
✅ #3. Michael was a journalist who did significant work in England.
**Read a book set in the UK.
The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins 03/01 ★★★★☆
✅ #4. Michael has written an excellent long series about Joseph O'Loughlin a character who is suffering the onset of Parkinson's disease.
**Read a book from a long (more than six books) series.
Something to Hide by Elizabeth George (book 21) 19/01 ★★★★
✅ BONUS: Read a book by Michael Robotham.
When She Was Good *AA* 01/01 ★★★★
SPELL OUT:
✅ C - The Chalk Man by C.J. Tudor 11/01 ★★★★☆
✅ A - Who Is Maud Dixon? by Alexandra Andrews 04/01 ★★★★
✅ S - The Silk House by Kayte Nunn *AA* 13/01 ★★★★
✅ I - Imitation in Death by J.D. Robb 09/01 ★★★★★
✅ N - Free-Falling by Nicola Moriarty *AA* 07/01 ★★★☆
✅ O - Olivia Holmes Has Inherited A Vineyard by Mark Daydy 16/01 ★★★★
I'm not a MR reader so I almost missed this one and it looks like it might be irresistible, count me in :DAR MONTHLY CHALLENGE 2022
January Featured Author - Michael Robotham
Duration: 01/01/22 - 31/01/22
LEVEL: TASKS, i.e. 4 books, minimum 1 AA
PROGRESS: 4/4
TASKS:
To complete the task section, read a book that fits each of the items listed below.
#1. Michael was born in a town called Casino in Australia.
**Read a book set in Australia OR
**Read a book by an Australian author
Locust Summer by David Allan-Petale 08/01 ★★★★
#2. Michael's chosen genre is crime/thriller.
**Read a book from either of those genres OR
**Read a book where the author's initials fit into THRILLER
Wild Place by Christian White 02/02 ★★★
#3. Michael was a journalist who did significant work in England
**Read a book set in the UK OR
**Read a book by British author
Light Perpetual by Francis Spufford 06/01 ★★★★
#4. Michael has written an excellent long series about Joseph O'Loughlin a character who is suffering the onset of Parkinson's disease.
**Read a book from a long (more than six books) series OR
**Read a book where the MC has a disability
Guns 'N' Rose by Robert G. Barrett 31/01 ★★★
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January Featured Author - Michael RobothamDuration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
Level HARD 10/10 (4 AA) @ 22-JAN-2022
TASKS:
#1. Read a book by an Australian author -
#2. Read a book from either of the crime/thriller genres -
#3. Read a book set in the UK -
#4. Read a book where the MC has a disability -
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January Featured Author - Michael RobothamDuration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
5/5 2/2AA
January 2022's Featured Author is Michael Robotham
EASY - Tasks (minimum 1 AA)
#1. Michael was born in a town called Casino in Australia
**Read a book by an Australian author
#2. Michael's chosen genre is crime/thriller.
**Read a book from either of those genres
#3. Michael was a journalist who did significant work in England
**Read a book set in the UK OR
#4. Michael has written an excellent long series about Joseph O'Loughlin a character who is suffering the onset of Parkinson's disease.
**Read a book from a long (more than six books) series
BONUS Read a book by Michael Robotham
January Featured Author - Michael RobothamDuration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
4/4
EASY - Tasks (minimum 1 AA)
#1. Michael was born in a town called Casino in Australia.
**Read a book by an Australian author.
The One Impossible Labyrinth by Matthew Reilly AA ✅ 4* (29/1)
#2. Michael's chosen genre is crime/thriller.
**Read a book from either of those genres.
The Sentinel by Lee Child ✅ 4* (1/1)
#3. Michael was a journalist who did significant work in England.
**Read a book by British author.
The Governor by Lynda La Plante ✅ 2* (19/1)
#4. Michael has written an excellent long series about Joseph O'Loughlin a character who is suffering the onset of Parkinson's disease.
**Read a book from a long (more than six books) series.
To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn (Bridgerton series, 8 books) ✅ 4* (12/1)
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Please count me in for Easy4/4
TASKS:
#1. Michael was born in a town called Casino in Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author
#2. Michael's chosen genre is crime/thriller.
Read a book from either of those genres
#3. Michael was a journalist who did significant work in England
Read a book by British author
#4. Michael has written an excellent long series about Joseph O'Loughlin a character who is suffering the onset of Parkinson's disease.
Read a book from a long (more than six books) series
The Expanse - 2nd book in a series of 9 books
COMPLETEDJanuary Featured Author - Michael Robotham
Duration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
4/4
EASY - Tasks (minimum 1 AA)
#1. Michael was born in a town called Casino in Australia.
**Read a book set in Australia OR
**Read a book by an Australian author
The Jam Queens by Josephine Moon AA 4⭐ 02/01/22
#2. Michael's chosen genre is crime/thriller.
**Read a book from either of those genres
The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley 4.5 ⭐ 09/01/22
#3. Michael was a journalist who did significant work in England
**Read a book set in the UK OR **Read a book by British author The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett 4 ⭐ 22/01/22
#4. Michael has written an excellent long series about Joseph O'Loughlin a character who is suffering the onset of Parkinson's disease.
**Read a book from a long (more than six books) series Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 3.75 ⭐ 15/01/22
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I found Shari Low Anna. Is that who you mean?She was born in Glasgow so she is British.
Phrynne wrote: "Anna wrote: "Is Shari Lowe a British author?"I found Shari Low Anna. Is that who you mean?She was born in Glasgow so she is British."
That's the one. Hahaha thanks Phrynne :)
I would like to joinJanuary Featured Author - Michael Robotham
Duration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
Easy level
4/4. 1AA
TASKS:
To complete the task section, read a book that fits each of the items listed below.
#1. Michael was born in a town called Casino in Australia.
**Read a book by an Australian author
✔ If Not Us by Mark Smith AA Read 30/1. 3★
#2. Michael's chosen genre is crime/thriller.
**Read a book from either of those genres - Crime
✔ Before You Knew My Name by Jacqueline Bublitz Read 20/1. 5★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#3. Michael was a journalist who did significant work in England
**Read a book by British author
✔ The Freedom Artist by Ben Okri Read 26/1. 3★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#4. Michael has written an excellent long series about Joseph O'Loughlin a character who is suffering the onset of Parkinson's disease.
**Read a book where the MC has a disability - Deaf
✔ Deeplight by Frances Hardinge Read 12/1. 4★
What a great challenge. A little embarrassed to say I have never heard of this author and when I was trying to choose a bonus book to read there were so many that sounded good. I struggle finding AA books for challenges, but I think the back catalogue here for me will be fabulous. So a BIG thank-you to who came up with this challenge. A great way to meet Aussie Authors.January Featured Author - Michael Robotham
Duration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
5/5 (Easy - 1 AA) as of 23 Jan
TASKS:
#1. Michael was born in a town called Casino in Australia. Read a book by an Australian author.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars)
#2. Michael's chosen genre is crime/thriller. Read a book from either of those genres.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars)
#3. Michael was a journalist who did significant work in England.
Read a book set in the UK.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars)
#4. Michael has written an excellent long series about Joseph O'Loughlin a character who is suffering the onset of Parkinson's disease. Read a book from a long (more than six books) series.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars)
BONUS: Read a book by Michael Robotham
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars)
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January Featured Author - Michael RobothamDuration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
Level: Easy - Tasks: 4/4 (AA 1/1) - COMPLETED 26/1/22
TASKS:
#1. Michael was born in a town called Casino in Australia -
Read a book by an Australian author:-
The Drowning Man by Michael Robotham - AA -
- FINISHED 26/1/22 - 4* (9/10)
#2. Michael's chosen genre is crime/thriller -
Read a book from either of those genres:-
The Dark Remains by William McIlvanney - FINISHED 3/1/22 - 4* (9/10)
#3. Michael was a journalist who did significant work in England -
Read a book set in the UK:-
Watch Her Fall by Erin Kelly - FINISHED 6/1/22 - 4* (9/10)
#4. Michael has written an excellent long series about Joseph O'Loughlin a character who is suffering the onset of Parkinson's disease -
Read a book from a long (more than six books) series:-
Heads or Tails by Damien Boyd - D.I. Nick Dixon #7 -
- FINISHED 9/1/22 - 4* (9/10)
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Phrynne wrote: "💥 Welcome to the challenge Kim💥"Thanks, Phyrnne - looking forward to it!
Could you link me as 'Kim UK' or similar so the other Kim and I don't get confused?!
January Featured Author - Michael RobothamDuration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
Level: Hard
9/9
TASKS:
#1. Michael was born in a town called Casino in Australia.
**Read a book set in Australia
Osprey Reef by Annie Seaton(AA) READ 2/1/22 4*
#2. Michael's chosen genre is crime/thriller.
**Read a book from either of those genres
Unforgiven by Sarah Barrie(AA) READ 6/1/22 5*
#3. Michael was a journalist who did significant work in England
**Read a book set in the UK
Nine Elms by Robert Bryndza READ 14/1/22 3*
#4. Michael has written an excellent long series about Joseph O'Loughlin a character who is suffering the onset of Parkinson's disease.
**Read a book from a long (more than six books) series
The Dark Hours by Michael Connelly READ 4/1/22 4*
SPELL OUT:
C - Wild Place by Christian White(AA) READ 10/1/22 3*
R - Dangerous Ground by Rachel Grant READ 7/1/22 3*
I - The Unusual Abduction of Avery Conifer by Ilsa Evans(AA) READ 8/1/22 4*
M - The Missing Girl by Kerry McGinnis(AA) READ 13/1/22 3*
E - Meet Me in Bendigo by Eva Scott(AA) READ 12/1/22 3*
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Thanks, Phyrnne - looking forward to it!
Could you link me as 'Kim UK' or similar so the other Kim and I don't get confused?!"
Will do:)
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I didn't think anyone hadn't heard of our Michael MH!! Glad you have now. His Joseph O'Loughlin series is brilliant! Many standalones which are also well worth the read - as a matter of fact, I haven't read ANY of his that are bad!!
Brenda wrote: "TheMadHatter wrote: "What a great challenge. A little embarrassed to say I have never heard of this author and when I was trying to choose a bonus book to read there were so many that sounded good...."Lol! I seriously hadn't heard of him (and I love crime/mystery books). I have a feeling by the end of 2022 though I will know him quiet well :-)
Will definitely try out the Joseph O'Loughlin series.
January Challenge - Featured author Michael Robotham 1/1/2022 - 31/1/2022
TASKS
4/4
1. Michael was born in a town called Casino in Australia.
**Read a book set in Australia OR
**Read a book by an Australian author
#2. Michael's chosen genre is crime/thriller.
**Read a book from either of those genres OR
**Read a book where the author's initials fit into THRILLER
#3. Michael was a journalist who did significant work in England
**Read a book set in the UK OR
**Read a book by British author
#4. Michael has written an excellent long series about Joseph O'Loughlin a character who is suffering the onset of Parkinson's disease.
**Read a book from a long (more than six books) series OR
To the Land of Long Lost Friends by Alexander McCall Smith
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Thank you. Please count me as IN. I will be doing the EASY tasks. Will start after I complete the book I am currently reading Carrie by Stephen King
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Thank you and will do. Will probably take me that long to finish this book!
I'm in please!January Featured Author - Michael Robotham
Duration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
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EASY - Tasks (minimum 1 AA)
TASKS:
To complete the task section, read a book that fits each of the items listed below.
#1. Michael was born in a town called Casino in Australia.
**Read a book by an Australian author
Murder in Montparnasse by Kerry Greenwood AA
#2. Michael's chosen genre is crime/thriller.
**Read a book from either of those genres
Snowblind by Ragnar Jónasson
#3. Michael was a journalist who did significant work in England
**Read a book by British author
Stardust by Neil Gaiman
#4. Michael has written an excellent long series about Joseph O'Loughlin a character who is suffering the onset of Parkinson's disease.
**Read a book from a long (more than six books) series
La Fortune des Rougon by Émile Zola
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Michael Robotham (other topics)Kimberly Brubaker Bradley (other topics)
Louise Penny (other topics)
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Garry Disher (other topics)
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Duration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
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EASY - Tasks (minimum 1 AA)
MEDIUM - Spell Out (minimum 2 AA)
HARD - Tasks & Spell Out (minimum 4 AA)
Rules and guidelines: HERE
**Completed Challenges: When you have completed your challenge, please post your entire completed challenge as a new message indicating you have finished. A completed challenge must have the following information: (1) Link to book title, (2) Author's name, (3) Date you finished reading your book, (4) Your rating.
**Once you've posted your completed challenge, your name will be ticked off the list.
January 2022's Featured Author is Michael Robotham
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:
To complete the task section, read a book that fits each of the items listed below.
#1. Michael was born in a town called Casino in Australia.
**Read a book set in Australia OR
**Read a book by an Australian author
#2. Michael's chosen genre is crime/thriller.
**Read a book from either of those genres OR
**Read a book where the author's initials fit into THRILLER
#3. Michael was a journalist who did significant work in England
**Read a book set in the UK OR
**Read a book by British author
#4. Michael has written an excellent long series about Joseph O'Loughlin a character who is suffering the onset of Parkinson's disease.
**Read a book from a long (more than six books) series OR
**Read a book where the MC has a disability
BONUS: Read a book by Michael Robotham
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SPELL OUT:
Choose something related to this author to spell out by using the following: (1) first letter of the book's title, or (2) first letter of the author's first or last name. Below is a list to choose from, but you are welcome to use something of your own.
1. Michael Robotham (first, last or both)
2. Casino
3. Australia
4. Bestseller
5. Thriller
6. Crime
7. London
8. Journalist