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**Winter Challenge - 1st June 2022-31st August 2022**
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Winter Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/6/22-31/8/22
Level: Hard
20/20
TASKS
#1. The Queen's birthday is June 13th
Read a book from the genre Historical Fiction OR a book by a female author.
#2. 5th of June is World Environment Day
Practice recycling and read a book from the library OR read a book with a green cover.
#3. The 4th of July is Independence Day
Read a stand alone book OR read the fourth in a series
#4. Canada Day is 1st of July
Read a book which has some link to Canada (author, setting etc) OR read a book published in July (any year).
#5. Friendship Day is 30th July
Read a book given to you by a friend OR read a book which a friend on Goodreads gave five stars.
#6. Women's Equality Day is 26th August
Read a book which features a strong, independent woman OR read a book where BOTH of the author's initials are in EQUALITY
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Duration: 1/6/22-31/8/22
Level: Hard
16/16
TASKS
#1. Read a book by a female author.
#2. Read a book from the library
#3. Read a stand alone book
#4. Read a book published in July (any year).
#5. Read a book which a friend on Goodreads gave five stars.(Brenda)
#6. Read a book where BOTH of the author's initials are in EQUALITY
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Winter Reading ChallengeDuration: 1/6/22-31/8/22
Level: Hard
12/12
TASKS
#1. Read a book from the genre Historical Fiction.
#2. Practice recycling and read a book from the library.
#3. Read the fourth in a series.
#4. Read a book which has some link to Canada (author, setting etc)
#5. Read a book which a friend on Goodreads gave five stars.
#6. Read a book which features a strong, independent woman
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Winter Reading ChallengeDuration: 1/6/22-31/8/22
Level: hard (min 4 AA)
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#1. The Queen's birthday is June 13th
Read a book from the genre Historical Fiction OR a book by a female author.
#2. 5th of June is World Environment Day
Practice recycling and read a book from the library OR read a book with a green cover.
#3. The 4th of July is Independence Day
Read a stand alone book OR read the fourth in a series
#4. Canada Day is 1st of July
Read a book which has some link to Canada (author, setting etc) OR read a book published in July (any year). - B's co-conspirator is in Canada
#5. Friendship Day is 30th July
Read a book given to you by a friend OR read a book which a friend on Goodreads gave five stars.
#6. Women's Equality Day is 26th August
Read a book which features a strong, independent woman OR read a book where BOTH of the author's initials are in EQUALITY - Polgara
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I am in!Winter Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/6/22-31/8/22
Level: Hard
14/14
TASKS
#1. The Queen's birthday is June 13th
#2. 5th of June is World Environment Day
#3. The 4th of July is Independence Day
#4. Canada Day is 1st of July
#5. Friendship Day is 30th July
#6. Women's Equality Day is 26th August
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I am in :)Winter Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/6/22-31/8/22
Level: Easy
6/6
#1. The Queen's birthday is June 13th
A book by a female author
A Town Like Clarence Stella Quinn AA Done 5* 20/6/22 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#2. 5th of June is World Environment Day
Read a book with a green cover.
The Bellbird River Country Choir Sophie Green AA Done 5* 5/8/22 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#3. The 4th of July is Independence Day
Read a stand alone book
A Family's Trust Louise Guy AA Done 5* 12/6/22 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#4. Canada Day is 1st of July
Read a book published in July (any year).
Out of Breath Anna Snoekstra AA Done 3.5* 27/6/22 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#5. Friendship Day is 30th July
Read a book which a friend on Goodreads gave five stars, Brenda
Lying in Wait Diane Hester AA Done 5 * 21/6/22 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#6. Women's Equality Day is 26th August
Read a book where BOTH of the author's initials are in EQUALITY
The Shape of Us Lisa Ireland AA Done 5* 9/8/22 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I have finished this challenge :)
Please count me in for Easy, will try and aim for HardDid not complete
TASKS: Easy
#1. The Queen's birthday is June 13th
Read a book by a female author
The Husband's Secret 11.06.22 4 ⭐️ Stars
#3. The 4th of July is Independence Day
Read a stand alone book
Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny 21.7.22 4 stars ⭐️
#6. Women's Equality Day is 26th August
Read a book which features a strong, independent woman
Fever 4 stars 🌟 29/06/2022
Hard:
R Against All Odds: The inside account of the Thai cave rescue and the courageous Australians at the heart of it
3 August 2022 4 stars ⭐️
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Winter Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/6/22-31/8/22
Level: Hard
0/14
TASKS
#1. The Queen's birthday is June 13th
The Family Man by Anna Willett (fema..."
Welcome back Steve - you've been absent for a little while :)
Easy - Tasks - (minimum 2 Aussie authors)6/6 (2/2)
TASKS
#1. The Queen's birthday is June 13st
Historical Fiction OR a female author (both!)
#2. 5th of June is World Environment Day
Recycling: a book from the library OR a book with a green cover.
#3. The 4th of July is Independence Day
Stand alone book OR the fourth in a series
A Morning for Flamingos by James Lee Burke (Dave Robicheaux #4)
#4. Canada Day is 1st of July
A book with some link to Canada
#5. Friendship Day is 30th July
A book given by a friend OR a book which a friend on Goodreads gave five stars.
#6. Women's Equality Day is 26th August
A book which features a strong, independent woman OR a book where BOTH of the author's initials are in EQUALITY
Winter Reading Challenge 💨 ⛄️Duration: 1/6/22-31/8/22
Level: Hard
Books: 10/ 10 (min 4AA)
TASKS:
#1. The Queen's birthday is June 13th
Read a book from the genre Historical Fiction OR a book by a female author.
✔ Murder on the Dance Floor by Helena Dixon (HF) (read 11 June) 4★
#2. 5th of June is World Environment Day
Practice recycling and read a book from the library OR read a book with a green cover.
✔ Death at the Manor by Katharine Schellman (green cover)(read 11 July) 4★
#3. The 4th of July is Independence Day
Read a stand alone book OR read the fourth in a series
✔ Those Who Perish by Emma Viskic AA (#4 in series) (read 11 June) 4★
#4. Canada Day is 1st of July
Read a book which has some link to Canada (author, setting etc) OR read a book published in July (any year).
✔A Better Man by Louise Penny (author) (read 14 Aug) 5★
#5. Friendship Day is 30th July
Read a book given to you by a friend OR read a book which a friend on Goodreads gave five stars.
✔ A Caravan Like a Canary by Sasha Wasley AA (5★ from Brenda, Marianne & Julie) (read 15 Aug) 4★
#6. Women's Equality Day is 26th August
Read a book which features a strong, independent woman OR read a book where BOTH of the author's initials are in EQUALITY
✔ The Crimson Thread by Kate Forsyth AA (character) (read 20 June) 5★
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✔ S Stay Awake by Megan Goldin AA (read 20 July) 5★
✔ N The Night Ship by Jess Kidd (read 17 July) 5 ★
✔ O Out of Breath by Anna Snoekstra (read 7 June) 3.5★
✔ W What She Found by Robert Dugoni (read 2 Aug) 4★
Winter Reading ChallengeDuration: 1/6/22-31/8/22
Level: 12/12 (4 AAs)
TASKS
#1. The Queen's birthday is June 13th
Read a book by a female author.
Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn ✅ 2* (4/6)
#2. 5th of June is World Environment Day
Practice recycling and read a book from the library.
Pandemic - Alister Hodge (AA) ✅ 3* (12/8)
#3. The 4th of July is Independence Day
Read a stand alone book.
The Inheritance by Gabriel Bergmoser (AA) ✅ 2* (1/6)
#4. Canada Day is 1st of July
Read a book published in July (any year).
Stella Quinn - A Town Like Clarence (06/07/22) (AA) ✅ 4* (6/8)
#5. Friendship Day is 30th July
Read a book given to you by a friend.
Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep ✅ 3* (1/6)
#6. Women's Equality Day is 26th August
Read a book which features a strong, independent woman.
A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow ✅ 4* (2/8)
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F - A Fatal Obsession by James Hayman ✅ 4* (20/7)
R - Rite of Passage by John Passarella ✅ 4* (17/6)
O - One by One by Chris Carter ✅ 5* (1/7)
S - The Stoning - Peter Papathanasiou (AA) ✅ 3* (30/7)
T - The Color Purple by Alice Walker ✅ 5* (22/7)
S - Serpentine by Jonathan Kellerman ✅ 4* (10/6)
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Brenda wrote: "Welcome back Steve - you've been absent for a little while :)"Not absent, just quiet! Been very busy with work, but still reading. :-)
Winter Reading ChallengeDuration: 1/6/22-31/8/22
Level: Hard
18/18
Completed 28th August
TASKS:
🥶 #1. Read a book from the genre Historical Fiction.
Half Life by Jillian Cantor 04/06 ★★★★
🥶 #2. Read a book from the library.
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner 07/06 ★★★★
🥶 #3. Read a stand alone book.
The Understudy by Julie Bennett *AA* 15/06 ★★★★
🥶 #4. Read a book published in July (any year).
Dead in the Water by Ann Granger (02/07/2015) 28/08 ★★★☆
🥶 #5. Read a book given to you by a friend.
All The Lonely People by Mike Gayle 21/06 ★★★★
🥶 #6. Read a book where BOTH of the author's initials are in EQUALITY.
Nothing More Dangerous by Allen Eskens 24/07 ★★★★★
SPELL IT OUT
🥶 S - The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth *AA* 13/06 ★★★★
🥶 N - No Hiding in Boise by Kim Hooper 17/07 ★★★★★
🥶 O - Out of Alice by Kerry McGinnis *AA* 16/06 ★★★★☆
🥶 W - When We Fall by Aoife Clifford *AA* 27/07 ★★★★
🥶 B - Two Steps Forward by Anne Buist *AA* 09/06 ★★★☆
🥶 O - Our Italian Summer by Jennifer Probst 05/07 ★★★★
🥶 A - Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty *AA* 14/08 ★★★★★
🥶 R - The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood 15/07 ★★★★
🥶 D - The Torrent by Dinuka McKenzie *AA* 11/07 ★★★★★
🥶 I - In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado 01/07 ★★★★
🥶 N - See You In September by Charity Norman 04/08 ★★★
🥶 G - All the Tears in China by Sulari Gentill *AA* 07/07 ★★★★★
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Not absent, just quiet! Been very busy with work, but still reading. :-)"
Good to hear :)
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Easy - Tasks - (minimum 2 Aussie authors)
TASKS
#1. The Queen's birthday is June ..."
Veronique, you know you can use your books in more than one challenge don't you? And Karen Brooks is also an AA :)
Yes, I want to be part of this challenge, but my list of titles is TBC
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I'm in :)Winter Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/6/22-31/8/22
Level: Hard
30/32
TASKS
Read a book from the genre Historical Fiction OR a book by a female author.
Tiny White Lies by Fiona Palmer AA 4 stars 8/6/22
Practice recycling and read a book from the library OR read a book with a green cover.
Terciel and Elinor by Garth Nix AA 5 stars 12/7/22
Read a stand alone book OR read the fourth in a series
Summer of Serenity by Nicola Marsh AA 4 stars 3/6/22
Read a book which has some link to Canada (author, setting etc) OR read a book published in July (any year).
Trixie Belden and the Mystery of the Missing Heiress by Kathryn Kenny 5 stars 6/6/22
Read a book given to you by a friend OR read a book which a friend on Goodreads gave five stars.
House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas 5 stars 13/6/22
a book which features a strong, independent woman OR read a book where BOTH of the author's initials are in EQUALITY
Sorrow's Song by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 9/7/22
SPELL OUT
Please count me in EASY 5/6 AA 2/2✅ 1. Female Author - The Skeleton Road by Val McDermid- 30/6/2022 - ★★★★
✅ 2. Library Book - A Dangerous Language - Sulari Gentill A.A - 14/6/2022 - ★★★★
✅ 3. 4th in a Series - Those Who Perish - Emma Viskic A.A - 16/7/2022 - ★★★★☆
✅ 4. Canadian - A Better Man - Louise Penny - 15/7/2022 - ★★★★
✅ 5. Friend rated 5* - Blindsighted - Karin Slaughter - 10/6/2022 - ★★★☆
✅ 6. Strong independent woman - The Janus Stone - Elly Griffiths - 17/7/2022 - ★★★★
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Oh yes please! Winter Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/6/22-31/8/22
Level: EASY, min. 2 Aussie Authors
6/6
TASKS
✅ 🦘#1. The Queen's birthday is June 13th
Read book by a female author.
Rabbit-Proof Fence: The True Story of One of the Greatest Escapes of All Time (1996) - Doris Pilkington AA 20/8/22 5 star
It's not just the Queen's birthday, but the Platinum Jubilee of 70 years - a 4-day bank holiday, with street parties all over the country!
✅ #2. 5th of June is World Environment Day
Read a book with a green cover.
Jackie and Maria: A Novel of Jackie Kennedy & Maria Callas (2020)- Gill Paul 31/7/22 5 stars
✅ #3. The 4th of July is Independence Day
Read a stand alone book
Naomi (1924) - Jun'ichirō Tanizaki 7/8/22 4 stars
✅ #4. Canada Day is 1st of July
Read a book published in July (any year).
Today Tonight Tomorrow (14 July 2020) Rachel Lynn Solomon 12/8/22 4 stars
✅ 🦘#5. Friendship Day is 30th July
Read a book which a friend on Goodreads gave five stars.
The Drowned Man (2016) - Brendan James Murray AA 12/8/22 5 stars
✅ #6. Women's Equality Day is 26th August
Read a book which features a strong, independent woman
Jeannie Out of the Bottle (2011) - Barbara Eden
Winter Reading Challenge1/6/22-31/8/22
Hard
13/14 (8/4 AA)
TASKS
#1. The Queen's birthday is June 13th
Read a book from the genre Historical Fiction OR a book by a female author
An A-List for Death (Poppy McGowan Mysteries #2) by Pamela Hart AA -Read 05/06 ★★★★
#2. 5th of June is World Environment Day
Practice recycling and read a book from the library OR read a book with a green cover.
The Falcon (Nina Guerrera #3) by Isabella Maldonado -Read 18/06 ★★★★
#3. The 4th of July is Independence Day
Read a stand alone book OR read the fourth in a series
Those Who Perish (Caleb Zelic #4) by Emma Viskic AA -Read 11/08 ★★★
#4. Canada Day is 1st of July
Read a book which has some link to Canada (author, setting etc) OR read a book published in July (any year).
This Book Betrays My Brother by Kagiso Lesego Molope -Read 08/06 ★★½
#5. Friendship Day is 30th July
Read a book given to you by a friend OR read a book which a friend on Goodreads gave five stars.
Feeling Sorry for Celia (Ashbury/Brookfield #1) by Jaclyn Moriarty AA (Phrynne rated 5*) -Read 20/06 ★★★
#6. Women's Equality Day is 26th August
Read a book which features a strong, independent woman OR read a book where BOTH of the author's initials are in EQUALITY
Belladonna (Ephemera #2) by Anne Bishop -Read 26/06 ★★★½
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U - Union Belle by Deborah Challinor AA
M - Margaret Hickey - Stone Town AA -Read 28/06 ★★★★
B - Red Ice (Lachlan Fox #5) by James Phelan AA -Read 17/06 ★★★
R - Rob Mundle - The First Fleet AA -Read 14/06 ★★½
E - Empire of the Vampire (Empire of the Vampire #1) by Jay Kristoff AA -Read 22/06 ★★★★
L - Laura Thomas - Just Eat It: How intuitive eating can help you get your shit together around food -Read 22/06 ★★½
L - Lee Child - Never Go Back (Jack Reacher #18)
A - All Four Quarters of the Moon by Shirley Marr AA -Read 11/7 ★★★★★
In for some winter reading ☃️Winter Reading Challenge 2022
Hard - Tasks + Spell Out (minimum 4 Aussie authors)
12/12 AA 10/10
TASKS
#1. The Queen's birthday is June 13th
✔☃️Read a book from the genre Historical Fiction
Devotion by Hannah Kent AA
OR a book by a female author. ( fits both)....4* 23/08/22
#2. 5th of June is World Environment Day
✔☃️Practice recycling and read a book from the library OR read a book with a green cover. ( fits both)
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid....4* 10/07/22
#3. The 4th of July is Independence Day
✔☃️Read a stand alone book
The Murder Rule by Dervla McTiernan AA....4*
OR read the fourth in a series
#4. Canada Day is 1st of July
✔☃️Read a book which has some link to Canada (author, setting etc)
A Fatal Grace:by Louise Penny....4* 29/07/22
OR read a book published in July (any year).
#5. Friendship Day is 30th July
✔☃️Read a book given to you by a friend OR read a book which a friend on Goodreads gave five stars. (fits both)
My Polar Dream by Jade HameisterAA....4* 06/07/22
#6. Women's Equality Day is 26th August
✔☃️Read a book which features a strong, independent woman
Her Time to Shine by Fiona McCallum AA....3.5* 23/06/22
OR read a book where BOTH of the author's initials are in EQUALITY
SPELL OUT
✔F - White Sands of Summer - J.H. Fletcher AA....4* 19/06/22
✔R - Equal Justice: My Journey as a Woman, a Soldier and a Muslim by Rabia Siddique AA....3.5* 05/06/22
✔O - The Other Side of Beautiful by Kim Lock AA....4* 01/07/22
✔S - Eliza by Annie Seaton AA....3.5* 20/07/22
✔T - The Stepchild by Nicole Trope AA....4* 21/06/22
✔S - Savannah's Secret by Mandy Magro AA....2.5* 15/07/22
Winter Reading ChallengeDuration: 1/6/22-31/8/22
Level: Hard (4 AA)
10/10 as of 30/8
TASKS
#1. The Queen's birthday is June 13th
Read a book by a female author.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 4/6/22
#2. 5th of June is World Environment Day
Practice recycling and read a book from the library
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars) - 10/7/22
#3. The 4th of July is Independence Day
Read a stand alone book
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 20/6/22
#4. Canada Day is 1st of July
Read a book which has some link to Canada
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars) - 30/8/22
#5. Friendship Day is 30th July
Read a book which a friend on Goodreads gave five stars.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars) - 7/7/2022
#6. Women's Equality Day is 26th August
Read a book which features a strong, independent woman
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 28/6/22
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The only word that seems fitting this week is Rain. I wish it would stop.
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Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars) - 25/6/22
A Alison -
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 13/7/22
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Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4.5 Stars) - 16/7/22
N Nora -
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 6/8/22
This is so clever, Brenda, it's no wonder you have such a good uptake.
I'd love to join, please, Brenda!Winter Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/6/22-31/8/22
Level: Hard (min. 4 AA)
Progress: 24/24 AA: 12/12
PART 1: TASKS
#1. The Queen's birthday is June 13th
A. Read a book from the Historical Fiction genre.
B. Read a book by a female author.
#2. 5th of June is World Environment Day
A. Practice recycling and read a book from the library
B. Read a book with a green cover.
#3. The 4th of July is US Independence Day
A. Read a stand alone book
B. Read a book that is #4 in a series.
#4. Canada Day is 1st of July
A. Read a book with some link to Canada (author, setting etc.)
B. Read a book published in July (any year)
#5. Friendship Day is 30th July
A. Read a book given to you by a friend
B. Read a book that a friend on Goodreads gave 5 stars.
#6. Women's Equality Day is 26th August
A. Read a book that features a strong, independent woman
B. Read a book whose author's initials can both be found in EQUALITY.
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Brenda wrote: "Veronique wrote: "I will probably live to regret this as I already have 2 challenges on the go, but...I'm in! Easy option for me.Easy - Tasks - (minimum 2 Aussie authors)
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#1. The Queen's..."
I do but I like to make my task more complicated by trying not to "duplicate" books! Oh thanks for that, I didn't know. That's one of 2 AAs ticked off, excellent.
I'm in for this challenge!Winter Reading Challenge ⛸
Duration: 1/6/22-31/8/22
Level: Easy
6/6 - AA 3/3
TASKS:
#1. The Queen's birthday is June 13th
Read a book from the genre Historical Fiction OR a book by a female author.
#2. 5th of June is World Environment Day
Practice recycling and read a book from the library OR read a book with a green cover.
#3. The 4th of July is Independence Day
Read a stand alone book OR read the fourth in a series
#4. Canada Day is 1st of July
Read a book which has some link to Canada (author, setting etc) OR read a book published in July (any year).
#5. Friendship Day is 30th July
Read a book given to you by a friend OR read a book which a friend on Goodreads gave five stars.
#6. Women's Equality Day is 26th August
Read a book which features a strong, independent woman OR read a book where BOTH of the author's initials are in EQUALITY
Carolyn wrote: "Winter Reading Challenge 💨 ⛄️Duration: 1/6/22-31/8/22
Level: Hard
Books: 0/ 10 (min 4AA)
TASKS:
#1. The Queen's birthday is June 13th
Read a book from the genre Historical Fiction OR a book by a..."
Hi Carolyn, you may be aware or not that you have doubled up on Stay Awake in your challenge. I love having a squiz for ideas for future challenges. Perhaps you are testing us to see if we are 'awake' :)
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Duration: 1/6/22-31/8/22
Level: Hard
Books: 0/ 10 (min 4AA)
TASKS:
#1. The Queen's birthday is June 13th
Read a book from the genre Historical Fictio..."
Well spotted Kylie! I'd missed it :)
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Kylie H wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Winter Reading Challenge 💨 ⛄️Duration: 1/6/22-31/8/22
Level: Hard
Books: 0/ 10 (min 4AA)
TASKS:
#1. The Queen's birthday is June 13th
Read a book from the genre Historical Fictio..."
Thanks Kylie - well spotted! Very careless of me, I'll go and fix it asap!!
Brenda wrote: "Kylie H wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Winter Reading Challenge 💨 ⛄️Duration: 1/6/22-31/8/22
Level: Hard
Books: 0/ 10 (min 4AA)
TASKS:
#1. The Queen's birthday is June 13th
Read a book from the genre H..."
Sorry about that Brenda. All fixed now :)
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At the moment I'm doing easy but I might be able to extend that to hard. 1. The Queens Birthday (covers both criteria) -
2. World Environment Day (Green cover) -
3. Independence Day (Stand alone book) -
4. Canada Day (Canadian author) -
5. Friendship day (Gift) -
6. Women's Equality Day (both criteria) -
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Winter Reading ChallengeDuration: 1/6/22-31/8/22
Level: Hard
12/12 @ 21-JUL-2022
TASKS
#1. The Queen's birthday is June 13th Read book by a female author :
#2. 5th of June is World Environment Day Practice recycling and read a book from the library :
#3. The 4th of July is Independence Day Read a stand alone book :
#4. Canada Day is 1st of July Read a book which has some link to Canada (author) :
#5. Friendship Day is 30th July Read a book which a friend on Goodreads gave five stars :
#6. Women's Equality Day is 26th August Read a book which features a strong, independent woman :
SPELL OUT - FROSTS
F :
R :
O :
S :
T :
S :
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Thanks Anna, we try very hard to make it fun for everyone :)
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I am so in! For hard, tasks plus spell it out.Winter Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/6/22-31/8/22
Level: Hard
0/14
TASKS
Read a book by a female author. - Forbidden Fruit by Ilsa Evans - AA
Practice recycling and read a book from the library. - On Harrow Hill by John Verdon
Read a stand alone book. - Missing You by Harlan Coben
Read a book published in July (any year). - Torn Apart by Peter Corris - AA
Read a book which a friend on Goodreads gave five stars. - The Stolen Hours by Allen Eskens (Mike Hughes)
Read a book which features a strong, independent woman. - Delusion in Death by J.D. Robb
SPELL OUT - BLACK ICE
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If time allows, I'll have a peck at this, and try to reduce my TBR list.**Winter Challenge - 1st June 2022-31st August 2022**
Tasks -easy - 6 books, 2 AA
Progress: 5/6
#1. Historical Fiction OR a book by a female author.
#2. read a book with a green cover.
#3. Read a stand alone book
#4. book published in July (any year).
The Twentieth Man by Tony Jones AA 2017
#5. book which a friend on Goodreads gave five stars.
#6. read a book where BOTH of the author's initials are in EQUALITY
Winter Reading ChallengeDuration: 1/6/22-31/8/22
Level: Easy
5/6
#1. The Queen's birthday is June 13th
Read a book from the genre Historical Fiction OR a book by a female author.
#2. 5th of June is World Environment Day
Practice recycling and read a book from the library OR read a book with a green cover.
#3. The 4th of July is Independence Day
Read a stand alone book OR read the fourth in a series
#4. Canada Day is 1st of July
Read a book which has some link to Canada (author, setting etc) OR read a book published in July (any year).
#5. Friendship Day is 30th July
Read a book given to you by a friend OR read a book which a friend on Goodreads gave five stars.
#6. Women's Equality Day is 26th August
Read a book which features a strong, independent woman OR read a book where BOTH of the author's initials are in EQUALITY
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Brenda wrote: "Welcome Alex and Amanda, you're both linked :)"Question Brenda: is this cover green enough to qualify as a "green" cover?
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Brenda wrote: "Definitely Alex :)"Helps. Thanks
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TASKS
#1. The Queen's birthday is June 13th
Read a book from the genre Historical Fiction OR a book by a female author.
#2. 5th of June is World Environment Day
Practice recycling and read a book from the library OR read a book with a green cover.
#3. The 4th of July is Independence Day
Read a stand alone book OR read the fourth in a series
#4. Canada Day is 1st of July
Read a book which has some link to Canada (author, setting etc) OR read a book published in July (any year).
#5. Friendship Day is 30th July
Read a book given to you by a friend OR read a book which a friend on Goodreads gave five stars.
#6. Women's Equality Day is 26th August
Read a book which features a strong, independent woman OR read a book where BOTH of the author's initials are in EQUALITY
SPELL OUT
Choose a word and spell it out, using the first letter of the title (ignoring "a", "an", or "the" if you want) or the first letter of the author's christian or surname
August
Black ice
Frosts
Hot Chocolate
July
June
Rain
Skiing
Snow
Snowboarding
Umbrella
Winter
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