Lynxie’s Comments (group member since Jan 12, 2012)

Lynxie’s comments from the Aussie Readers group.

Dana wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Up to reading my last two books:

1. Spell it out:
S Sun Poisoned
U Uprush
M [book:Meritro..."

Glad I'm not alone in that Dana. I'll try others of his work and see how I go.

So I finished 5. Literature Map: Michael J. Sullivan -> Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses eSampler because it was only 40 pages long and the full book isn't due out till May 2015.

I'm keen to read the rest of the book though, so I've added it to my TBR list. ★★★★

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Up to reading my last two books:

1. Spell it out:
S Sun Poisoned
U Uprush
M Meritropolis
M Manslaughter and Other Tears
E Endgame
R The Road

2. Christmas: Skipping Christmas by John Grisham

3. Australia Day: Let Sleeping Gods Lie by Dianne F. Gray

4. Valentine's Day Romance: Complementary Colors by Adrienne Wilder

5. Literature Map: Michael J. Sullivan -> Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses eSampler

6. Pick an Aussie Readers friend - then check out the thread of Top 5 Favourites of 2014: Stardust thanks to Angela

7. New Aussie release: Bloodlines by Vanessa Skye Release date: January 2015

8. Aussie Summer: Time Will Tell by Fiona McCallum

9. Historical Fiction: Girl With a Pearl Earring

10. Favourite Genre: Dystopian (coz I haven't read any recently!) Impetus by Scott M. Sullivan

The last two books I've read. Almost finished now :)

Endgame ★★★

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Stardust ★★★

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Han wrote: "I don't even know the definitions of some of these genres! And what is dystopia?
Thank goodness for Listopia (and google) to help me find Aussie authors. I think I will discover a lot from this ch..."

A dystopia (from the Greek δυσ- and τόπος, alternatively, cacotopia, or anti-utopia) is a community or society that is in some important way undesirable or frightening. It is literally translated as "not-good place", an antonym of utopia. Such societies appear in many artistic works, particularly in stories set in a future. Dystopias are often characterized by dehumanization, totalitarian governments, environmental disaster, or other characteristics associated with a cataclysmic decline in society.

I'm sort of taking a leaf out of Liam's book. No 'buying' books this year.

From now till 31st December I will only obtain free copies of books, use gift vouchers purchased for me for birthdays/xmas, and review copies.

Add to that, that every reading challenge I do this year will be completely constructed of books I already own, I am hoping to have my TBR under 1300 by this time in 2016.

It will be a challenge, but I'm up for it.

Marina wrote: "I"m going to do the Laid Back challenge. Still deciding on my books and genres, but I have a question: do the 12 books all have to be by different authors as well as in different genres?"

As Phrynne said - I have Bryce Courtenay in a couple of genres, but different books.

Because I can't finish my 5. Literature Map: Michael J. Sullivan -> Jane Lindskold's Changer

I've changed it to Sarah J. Maas and A Court of Thorns and Roses

Brenda wrote: "Doing well Lynxie:)"

Thanks Brenda, the holidays make it easier to read. No pesky work to get in the way of my reading time :)

Another one knocked off the list... my eleventh for the challenge.

Uprush ★★★★

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

So I've been a bit slack with updating here... my list now looks like this:

1. Spell it out:
S Sun Poisoned
U Uprush
M Meritropolis
M Manslaughter and Other Tears
E Endgame
R The Road

2. Christmas: Skipping Christmas by John Grisham

3. Australia Day: Let Sleeping Gods Lie by Dianne F. Gray

4. Valentine's Day Romance: Complementary Colors by Adrienne Wilder

5. Literature Map: Michael J. Sullivan -> Jane Lindskold's Changer

6. Pick an Aussie Readers friend - then check out the thread of Top 5 Favourites of 2014: Stardust thanks to Angela

7. New Aussie release: Bloodlines by Vanessa Skye Release date: January 2015

8. Aussie Summer: Time Will Tell by Fiona McCallum

9. Historical Fiction: Girl With a Pearl Earring

10. Favourite Genre: Dystopian (coz I haven't read any recently!) Impetus by Scott M. Sullivan



My latest ones read being:
Complementary Colors ★★★
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Manslaughter and Other Tears ★★★★
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Sun Poisoned ★★★
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Trevor wrote: "After much though, my top five books for 2014 are:


1) Barracuda by Christos Tsiolkas
2) Something Like Summer by Jay Bell
3) [book:..."

Breath is on my list for next year Trevor, glad you rated it so highly, I am sure to enjoy it!

Almost half way through my challenge! Book #7 done and dusted.

10. Favourite Genre: Dystopian (coz I haven't read any recently!) Impetus by Scott M. Sullivan ★★★

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Let's see what I can come up with...LAID BACK BUSY

1. Contemporary: Breath by Tim Winton
Meant To Be by Fiona McCallum
Sacred Striptease by Tahlia Newland

2. Paranormal: The Blood Countess by Tara Moss
Fairytales for Wilde Girls by Allyse Near
Koven by Vanessa Skye

3. Historical Romance: Lord Somerton's Heir by Alison Stuart
Capturing the Pirate's Heart by Annie Seaton
The Secret Years by Barbara Hannay

4. Romance/Erotic: Love, Desire and Betrayal by Margaret Lynette Sharp
Shameless Exposure by Robert Fanshaw

5. Mystery: Assassin by Tara Moss
Poisoned Waters by Ermisenda Alvarez
The Lost Swimmer by Ann Turner
Revolution Earth by Lambert Nagle

6. Urban Fantasy: Destiny Kills by Keri Arthur
Night's Cold Kiss by Tracey O'Hara

7. Science Fiction Fire Country by David Estes
The Sun Dwellers by David Estes
A Town Called Dust by Justin Woolley

8. Historical Fiction: Four Fires by Bryce Courtenay
Jessica by Bryce Courtenay
Captive Prince: Volume One by C.S. Pacat
Captive Prince: Volume Two by C.S. Pacat

9. Fantasy: White Tiger by Kylie Chan
Sorrow's Child by Georgina Anne Taylor
The Narrowing Path by David J. Normoyle
The Stone Gate by Mark Mann

10. Non-fiction: April Fool's Day by Bryce Courtenay
From the Feet Up by Tanya Saad

11. Young Adult: The Book of Lies by James Moloney
Demon's Grip by Tahlia Newland
The Bellamy Bird by Clare Havens

12. New Adult: Saving Wishes by G.J. Walker-Smith
Finding Home by Lauren K. McKellar

However I may add additional books in these genres and see if I can manage Out of control over the course of the year.

And another has been finished:

3. Australia Day: Let Sleeping Gods Lie by Dianne F. Gray ★★★

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Kiera wrote: "Brenda wrote: "You can like her review Kiera:)"

There you go: I liked the review."

Thanks!! :)

Kiera wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Kiera wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Girl With a Pearl Earring was the MOST boring book I have ever read! I still gave it two stars, simply because it wasn't poorly written and I..."

Yeah I agree, now I can say it is a real bore coz I've actually read it!

Kiera wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Girl With a Pearl Earring was the MOST boring book I have ever read! I still gave it two stars, simply because it wasn't poorly written and I did finish it, but oh wow, I..."

Glad you got a chuckle Kiera, have you read the book?

Girl With a Pearl Earring was the MOST boring book I have ever read! I still gave it two stars, simply because it wasn't poorly written and I did finish it, but oh wow, I've found a cure for insomnia!

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Angela wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "It was a toss up between Carolyn and Angela's books, Stardust and A Thousand Splendid Suns, for my #6. I think I'm in the mood for something a little light..."

I'm pretty sure I've seen it already - that's the one with Claire Danes in it.

Angela wrote: "I have a question - sorry if it's obvious! Does the new release need to have been published in Dec/Jan/Feb? :o)"

That's correct Angela :D Sometime during Summer 14/15

7. New Release Choose a book which is to be published any time over the three months of Summer - Dec '14, Jan '15, Feb '15 - and it MUST be by an Aussie author