BIG BOOK SUMMER READING CHALLENGE 18.7.18

BIG BOOK SUMMER READING ANNUAL CHALLENGE

Hosted by Sue at BookbyBook blog Inviting us to tackle at least one 400 page tome
for our summer reading. Some annual fun seeing what books make it from  our reading list to our completions! So far, I've completed 432 pages of suspense 

418 pages of historic WWII 

400 pages of murder mystery 

all mixed in with other fun reading from my local library, Little Free Library discoveries,
ebooks and audiobooks for various challenges. How is your summer reading progressing?
Are you a BIG Book  reader ?
Have you tried reading a 400 + page book?
What was the result?   Any favourites rising to the top?
How about your take on Reading Challenges ...
I've noticed a huge increase in challenge options.
Are you participating?
Any new reading challenges you'd recommend? We're listening . . . Feel free to add to the book discussions here:

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JANE AUSTEN IN AUGUST 2017 July 31.17

WILL YOU Be READING  JANE AUSTEN This AUGUST ?
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TIME for 2017's Version of this ANNUAL CHALLENGE! August 1st opens the 5th year of individual Jane Austen
marathon reading during the month of August - info HERE and group reads,
this year's choice being Northanger Abbey - details HERE
~ SignUps remain OPEN until JULY 31st
for participation in any Austen in August events, giveaways, etc.
though reading Jane Austen, of course, is encouraged all month and doesn't require signing up.
~ We look forward to sharing all things Jane together !
Hoping you're part of the Celebration of Jane Austen. ~*~ THANKS to our returning host,
Adam at Roof Beam Reader !
~ Find us connecting using #AusteninAugustRBR
on Twitter and Instagram,
where we also have a NEW Bookstagram Challenge using #JAusteninAugust via @faith.hope.cherrytea

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Be sure to follow if you're on both or either .
We'll be looking for your Jane Austen tweets and photos ! ~*~
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BOOKS, BOOKMARKS, AUDIOBOOKS... 30.5.16

LAST MONDAY OF MAY!

`Lining up  the books that were Read,
what I Am Reading,
What I hope to Read Next,
with Kathryn at The Book Date and Jenn at Musing Mondays Great Bookmark downloads for you
linked with Aloi of Guiltless Reader  and what's up for next month...
~ COMPLETED?
STILL LIFE by Louise Penny
Beginning of the Inspector Gamache series Introduction to the author's writing, the rural village of Three Pines - its people and history,
the Chief Inspector - his style and his team. 

Author Sally Andrew's debut novel, RECIPES FOR LOVE AND MURDER
Narrated by Sandra Prinsloo
[ The Gods Must Be Crazy ]
South African cosy filled with food and
local life. 

MUDHOUSE SABBATH by Lauren F Winner
Small book filled with large insights.
 Judaism and Christianity's approach to
both life and spirituality I found enlightening and impacting.  A library copy, I want one of my own. ;)

JESUS FEMINIST by Canadian author
and blogger, Sarah Bessey. Memoir of her journey through both life and faith, discoveries regarding Jesus' perspectives on women at odds with those of the church, and a call to take our own responsible action.



UP NEXT?

Possibly my last read for May's #CleanSweepArc participation that
has so motivated me this month, I am more than happy with what's been achieved.
Releasing May 31st.
" ...as war ripples through the world and the Blitz decimates England, a tragic accident forces Julianne to leave everything behind and forge a new life built on lies she’s told to protect the ones she loves. Now, after twenty years of hiding from her past, the truth finds her—will she be brave enough to face it? 



THEN....  JUNE Begins! and with it, a fav month long theme  JUNE as AUDIOBOOK MONTH

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` A great lineup of books for audio enjoyment,
interviews, and a
Giveaway to anticipate. Hoping you'll be here to enjoy it with me!
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Hosted by Sue at BookbyBook 400+ pages Only 1 book needed to qualify  for annual participation and anticipation
as well as Cathy of 746 Books Reading Challenge
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My participation post link HERE
Your choice whether 10 /15 / 20 books
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My BOOKMARKS MONDAY features a cool find for this week.

~ Find each of the bookmarks as printables
to make and add to your own collection HERE 

Find more at Aloi's Bookmark Monday linkup
Fun Noah's Ark unique collection of animals this week!
Consider adding your own!
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Thanks for joining the Reading discussion  and
Checking out our Upcoming Audiobook Discussions. What queries do you have  about Audiobooks?
 Do share!
I'll arrange for answers to be explored and discussed
during the month.
I'm looking forward to new learning on this topic...

Thanks for joining in !


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FRIDAY FINDS: SUMMER FICTION & CREATIVE READING SPARKS 12.6.15

Fav Fun at Jenn's Friday Finds for June 12.15

Fifteen new Friday Finds just added to the Faith Hope Cherrytea Pinterest BOOK'D Board of GIVEAWAYS and Freebies ~ PLUS these new reading sparks... ~

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~ Irene Hannon - That Certain Summer and Hope Harbor Sally John - Heaven Help Heidi Mary Manners - Mended Heart Robin Jones Gunn - Cottage by the Sea Katherine Hall Page - The Body in the Belfry


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Another find, 2015 Big Book Summer Challenge hosted annually at Sue's Book by Book blog.
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~ Thanks to Tanya's readalong of The Forgotten Garden - got me changing my mind when I looked at page count discovering I've already completed 1 and 16 pgs short on another since opening of the challenge
May 22 running through Labour Day Weekend Sept 7th If you're into reading 400 + pg chunkers, here's one for you! Tweet #BigBookSummer to cheer each other on ... ~ I'm now keeping track of my #BigBookSummer reading HERE
Completions :
IRISH MEADOWS by Susan Anne Mason [Canadian author] [posting the accomplishment even if it was just 16 pgs short] :) AN APPETITE FOR VIOLETS by Martine Bailey  [June 11- 12 428]

Current Reads :
THE FORGOTTEN GARDEN by Kate Morton [June 12 -   648]

Next :
The NIGHTINGALE by Kristin Hannah [June  438] [for #Collaboreads June Challenge]

Possibilities :

PRICE OF PRIVILEGE by Jessica Dotta [451] CITY OF DARKNESS and LIGHT by Rhys Bowen [483] ~ Susanna and Genevieve signing these 400+ pg books at the TIMELESS TOUR
I attended last month!  [Pictures + autographs with them too]
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~ TIDES of HONOUR by Genevieve Graham [Canadian author] [432]*
THE ROSE GARDEN [ 476 ] or A DESPERATE FORTUNE [544]  by Susanna Kearsley [Canadian author]

{here, Susanna signing my copy of THE ROSE GARDEN}
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~ More Options:   LISETTE'S LIST by Susan Vreeland [ 432] EMMA: A Modern Retelling by Alexander McCall Smith [448] The LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP by Nina George [400] LADY MAYBE by Julie Klassen [400] A LASTING IMPRESSION by Tamera Alexander [432] LASTING IMPRESSIONS: A TALE of PRIDE and PREJUDICE by Linda Wells [514] ~
Share your reading/audio and Summer Challenge finds with us in comments, link them as below if you post, and... ~ Have a wonderfilled weekend !

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