Jenn’s Comments (group member since Jul 12, 2013)

Jenn’s comments from the Aussie Readers group.

Finished my first book All That I Am by Anna Funder. A great book 5 stars.

My next book will be The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan

I will be starting with All That I Am by Anna Funder

Starting my 25th for this challenge Who Needs Enemies by Keri Arthur

"Jennifer wrote: Pat wrote: By golly, Jennifer that's quite a list without adding a 5th book! Hope you have a chance to come up for air and meals in June. It looks like a great assortment."


Thanks Pat. I am excited to start reading them. The books only have an average of 400 pages. If the story flows and I enjoy it I can usually complete it in a day or two. three of these titles will also help me towards completing the BBC's 100 books to read before you die.

Here's my list. I chose a book for each category hopefully I will get to finish them all...

1. Literary Fiction that has won or been shortlisted for an Australian Award
The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan Won the 2014 Man Booker Prize★★★★

2. Classic
The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas★★★★★

3. book that has won or been shortlisted for a Literary Award, but not necessarily Australian.
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood won Arthur C Clarke Award & Governor General's award for English Language fiction.

4. Readers Choice literary fiction novel
Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell

5. Anything from TBR shelf
All That I Am by Anna Funder★★★★★

Hi Brenda. What is #4. Readers choice Literary Fiction novel... Do I just pick any literary fiction novel for this or is there a list I need to choose from?

Brenda wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "My list.......

1. Spell it out..

W - Wolfsbane by Andrea Cremer

Excellent list Jennifer :)"

Thanks Brenda. I have chosen a lot of new authors for this challenge.

My list.......

1. Spell it out..

W - Wolfsbane by Andrea Cremer★★★★

I - I'll Be Slaying You by Cynthia Eden★★★

N - Nightshade by Andrea Cremer★★★★

T - Torrent by Gemma James★★

E - Eternal Flame by Cynthia Eden★★★

R - Riverboat Point by Tricia Stringer

2. Winter New Release
Dead Ice by Laurell K. Hamilton★★★★

3. Young Adult by Aussie Author
Ashling by Isobelle Carmody★★★★

4. Aussie Indie author
Raw by bella aurora★★★★

5. June - speculative fiction
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood★★★

July - Mystery
Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter★★★★

August - Historical fiction
Caradoc of the North Wind by Allan Frewin Jones★★★★

I'm in..

Brenda wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Ok I have finished all 4 books for this challenge. My next book will be Secret Ones by Nicole Murphy"

Congratulations Jennifer!! Another quick rea..."

I love reading all kinds of fantasy books so this was an easy one for me. Although now I have lots of new titles to add to my TBR list for this Genre.

Brenda wrote: "Check out this thread Jennifer - you should be able to find lots here:) https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/..."

Thanks Brenda.

So 36 Books for the year...This is where I am up to so far. Does anyone have any suggestions for good literature books I could read?

So my Genres are:

1. Paranormal Romance
a. Darkness Falls by Keri Arthur★★★★
b. Wicked Embers by Keri Arthur★★★★★
c. Who Needs Enemies by Keri Arthur★★★★


2. Urban Fantasy
a. Secret Ones by Nicole Murphy★★★★
b. Power Unbound by Nicole Murphy★★★★
c. Rogue Gadda by Nicole Murphy★★★★

3. Cultural - Australia
a. Meant To Be by Fiona McCallum★★★★
b. Outback Dreams by Rachael Johns★★★★
c. Outback Blaze by Rachael Johns★★★★

4. Fantasy
a. Obernewtyn by Isobelle Carmody ★★★★★
b. The Farseekers by Isobelle Carmody★★★★
c. The Magicians' Guild by Trudi Canavan★★★★

5. Romance
a. Deep by Kylie Scott★★★★★
b. Play by Kylie Scott★★★★★
c. Man Drought by Rachael Johns★★★★★

6. Historical Fiction
a. Evergreen Falls by Kimberley Freeman
b. The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough★★★
c. The Secret River by Kate Grenville★★★★

7.Young Adult
a. The Novice by Trudi Canavan★★★★
b. Ashling by Isobelle Carmody ★★★★
c Hunting for Witches Lana Pecherczyk★★★★★
8. Thriller
a. Malicious Intent by Kathryn Fox★★★★
b. Without Consent by Kathryn Fox★★★★
c. Skin and Bone by Kathryn Fox★★★

9. Literature
a. All That I Am by Anna Funder★★★★★
b. The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan★★★★
c.

10. Mystery Crime
a. Frantic by Katherine Howell★★★★
b. Naked Cruelty by Colleen McCullough★★★★
c. Thin Blood by Vicki Tyley★★★★

11.New Adult
a. Lick by Kylie Scott★★★★★
b. Temptation by K.M. Golland★★★★
c. Lead by Kylie Scott★★★★★

12. Chick Lit
a. Leap of Faith by Fiona McCallum★★★★★
b. Jilted by Rachael Johns★★★★★
c. The Road to Hope by Rachael Johns★★★★★

Ok I have finished all 4 books for this challenge. My next book will be Secret Ones by Nicole Murphy

Finished my 3rd book for this challenge...Obernewtyn 5 stars for this book can't wait to read the rest of the series.

Stef wrote: "Obernewtyn is a fantastic choice Jennifer and the other good thing is unlike most of us you wont need to wait decades for her to finish the series (last book coming out this year)"

Obernewtyn is a great book I have almost finished it. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.

Had to change my book for No. 1...Fantasy by an Aussie author as the book I was reading...The High Lord by Trudi Canavan is missing 49 pages...so frustrating I will go look for another copy at the library but for now I have changed my book to Obernewtyn by Isobelle Carmody

I have finished my 2nd book for this challenge...Sci-fi released over 10 yrs ago by any author..Brave New World..I have given this 2 stars it was ok but not really my kind of book

Brenda wrote: "Congratulations Jennifer! Did you enjoy them all? Perhaps you could put a rating beside them for us? That way we can add them to our TBRs if you rate them highly:)"

They were all really good reads Brenda. I have added my star rating to each of them.

Lynxie wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I have finished my books for this challenge.


1. Make a cup of tea
a. Boil the water (B)Breaking Creed by Alex Kava

b. Choose your tea - Black tea..."
How did you like Leap of Faith Jennifer??

I really enjoyed reading Leap of Faith..I couldn't put it down. Fiona McCallum is such a great writer I have enjoyed all of her books.

Finished my first book for this challenge...

3. Paranormal released in the last 5 years by any author
Viper Game by Christine Feehan 5 stars


My next book will be...
1. Fantasy by an Aussie Author
The High Lord by Trudi Canavan