June Challenge - Miles Franklin and/or TBR list!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

DRUM ROLL......2013 Miles Franklin announcement 19th June

Part of your challenge for June is to read at least one Miles Franklin winner or nominee either from 2013 or past lists. Then, as our TBR lists continue to grow at an alarming rate, try to lower them as much as you can this month...incorporate the Miles Franklin titles into your TBR if at all possible:)

Make sure you post your choices here!

Short List:
http://www.milesfranklin.com.au/2013/...
Long List:
http://www.milesfranklin.com.au/2013/...
Past list:
http://www.milesfranklin.com.au/about...

Read about the history of the Miles Franklin award here!
http://www.milesfranklin.com.au/about...


Miles Franklin in the 1940s wearing one of her favoured floral hats

If your TBR looks like this....read as many as you can for JUNE!



Your TBR reducing doesn't HAVE to be written by Aussie authors, only the Miles Franklin read/s...so make sure you challenge yourselves to lower that TBR and post your accomplishments at the end of June.



So whittle them down.....good luck, and happy reading!

[Mish]

I'm in :) I'm choosing a book from this years long list & reading The Light Between Oceans

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh that's a great choice Mish:) Hope you enjoy it!

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "Oh that's a great choice Mish:) Hope you enjoy it!"

Oh thankyou Brenda. I can't wait to get stuck into it :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I think I'll just do TBR this month...I'll double check the lists, but the ones I was interested in, I've read;) And I have PLENTY on my TBR to catch up with:)

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "I think I'll just do TBR this month...I'll double check the lists, but the ones I was interested in, I've read;) And I have PLENTY on my TBR to catch up with:)"

Good idea. See how many you can get through in June :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'll try for 12:)

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "I'll try for 12:)"

Wonderful. I'm sure you'll do it :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mish wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I'll try for 12:)"

Wonderful. I'm sure you'll do it :D"

Thanks:) I'll try to gobble;)

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "Mish wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I'll try for 12:)"

Wonderful. I'm sure you'll do it :D"

Thanks:) I'll try to gobble;)"

Hahaha! :)

[Trina]

I think I'll just do a TBR too. I looked through the lists and I don't own any of them, but maybe if I feel like going book shopping (something I'm trying to avoid, too many books!) maybe I'll buy one.

[Kyla]

Like others I think I will just try and whittle down my TBR list :)

[Elaine]

I'll do this one and choose some books from my TBR as I really need to make a dent in that. I'll check out the long list though and see if there's anything there I might want to add!!! Thanks Brenda for the invite.

[Cindy]

Have the The Light Between Oceans on my bookself to read but would love to read Mateship With Birds so I'm looking forward to this challenge...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sounds good everyone....those of you doing TBR, challenge yourself to read as many as possible for the month;)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I always read as many as possible from my TBR each month but thanks for giving us a challenge which helps rather than hinders!!!

[Kathryn]

Yes, yes, and yes - I am definitely in - but just for the TBR. Like Phrynne, I am normally trying to whittle down my TBR list and at the moment, I've got about 6 library books from my TBR sitting on my shelf waiting for me to start. Meanwhile, I'll try to finish the other 3 books (also TBR's) I'm currently in the middle of before June.

Can anyone tell me, when I'm normally reading something from my TBR list, why it never seems to diminish???? Or might it have something to do with the books I add at the same pace as finishing the others?!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kathryn wrote: "Yes, yes, and yes - I am definitely in - but just for the TBR. Like Phrynne, I am normally trying to whittle down my TBR list and at the moment, I've got about 6 library books from my TBR sitting ..."

I think it has something to do with adding MORE than we read Kathryn;P

[Kathryn]

Well, at the moment I seem to be breaking even with a TBR/read ratio that is staying fairly constant, however that state of affairs could change at any time!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kathryn wrote: "Well, at the moment I seem to be breaking even with a TBR/read ratio that is staying fairly constant, however that state of affairs could change at any time!!"

You're lucky then;)

[Kathryn]

I'm making an effort to not let it get too out of control!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kathryn wrote: "I'm making an effort to not let it get too out of control!!"

I find it's completely out of control...my books multiply while I'm sleeping;)

[Kathryn]

Oh dear... Good luck with that!! :-)

[Leonie]

I think I'll work on the TBR list. Although it's not huge, it is growing... I should probably try and keep it under control.

[B the BookAddict]

Miles Franklin Award book The Beloved by Annah Faulkner

To Be Read List

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West by Dee Brown
I read this at Uni; a factual and disturbing book, it pierced my conscience. Made me think of the Australian Aboriginal people. I've always promised myself a re-read. It features on Books Everyone Should Read Once lists.
After that, I've chosen 12 'lighter' books from my TBR list.

[Zaryna]

I got plenty of TBR book so im just gonna read as many of them as possible! :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sounds great Bette and Ellise:)

[Deb]

Wow, the list of past winners have some excellent books.

[Deb]

Has anyone read The Well by Elizabeth Jolley? (the 1986 winner)?

I read her book, Milk and Honey a while ago. I still think about the book every so often. It is one of those books that stays with you.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Deb wrote: "Has anyone read The Well by Elizabeth Jolley? (the 1986 winner)?

I read her book, Milk and Honey a while ago. I still think about the book every so often. It is one of those books that stays w..."

The Well by Elizabeth Jolley

Milk and Honey

I haven't read either of those Deb, I hadn't actually heard of the author either..

[Amber]

I'll read The Light Between Oceans (I managed to slot it into my Winter Challenge too!). Any other books I read in June will be on my TBR for the winter challenge, whatever I can get from the library quickly. Most probably Bitter Greens, Angels & Demons or The Happiest Refugee: A Memoir. Is it okay if I list them as I get them?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Amber wrote: "I'll read The Light Between Oceans (I managed to slot it into my Winter Challenge too!). Any other books I read in June will be on my TBR for the winter challenge, whatever I can get from the libra..."

That's the best way Amber...I hope you'll love The Light Between Oceans ...definitely one of my favourites!

[Elaine]

So here are some that I have marked from my TBR list,
The White Earth which was the 2005 winner of the Miles Franklin.
Joseph Anton. Salman Rushdie and finally Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close .
I might try for a few more if I can but not sure which ones yet. The TBR ones don't have to be Australian,do they Brenda?

Adding one more to this challenge, Autumn Laing

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "So here are some that I have marked from my TBR list,
The White Earth which was the 2005 winner of the Miles Franklin.
Joseph Anton. Salman Rushdie[bookcover:Josep..."

No, only the Miles Franklin books:)

[Mike]

This is my choice, but now I need to find a copy in Canberra's secondhand bookshops. A winter joy for me - its 4C outside as I write.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh that's cold Mike! Good choice too:)

[Deb]

Gotta love that Canberra weather! We lived in Canberra for a couple of years. The weather can get cool, but the autumns are brilliant.

[Amber]

Mike wrote: " This is my choice, but now I need to find a copy in Canberra's secondhand bookshops. A winter joy for me - its 4C outside as I write."

Hey, fellow Canberran :-) You could try Canty's Bookshop in Fyshwick, they are very helpful and will even answer questions on their facebook page if you ask them about a particular book. Check them out here http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cantys-... Hope this helps :-)

[B the BookAddict]

Brenda wrote: "Deb wrote: "Has anyone read The Well by Elizabeth Jolley? (the 1986 winner)?

I read her book, Milk and Honey a while ago. I still think about the book every so often. It is one of those books ..."

She's been around forever. A good writer. She is that kind of author; her books do stay with you.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Bette wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Deb wrote: "Has anyone read The Well by Elizabeth Jolley? (the 1986 winner)?

I read her book, Milk and Honey a while ago. I still think about the book every so often. It is one ..."

I only just found out that she tutored Tim Winton in creative writing.

[Mike]

Amber wrote: "Mike wrote: " This is my choice, but now I need to find a copy in Canberra's secondhand bookshops. A winter joy for me - its 4C outside as I write."

Hey, fellow Canberran ..."

Thanks Amber, it is my second fovourite bookshop in Canberra and I do spend a lot of time there! Can you guess the best?
cheers
fellow Canberran

[Amber]

Mike wrote: "Amber wrote: "Mike wrote: " This is my choice, but now I need to find a copy in Canberra's secondhand bookshops. A winter joy for me - its 4C outside as I write."

Hey, fel..."

I'm not sure, there are a few good ones :-) Perhaps Beyond Q in Curtin?

I must admit I don't often have time to search around for a specific second-hand book, so if there's something I'm after, I usually just get it online. I like browsing opshops for the random finds. Mostly I borrow from the library and friends. Wish I could buy more from independent booksellers, but it's not in my budget!

[Mike]

Well done Amber - Beyond Q is the best here in Canberra. Its my escape from my four wonderful kids, especially with coffee and some afternoon Jazz in the background!

[Amber]

Mike wrote: "Well done Amber - Beyond Q is the best here in Canberra. Its my escape from my four wonderful kids, especially with coffee and some afternoon Jazz in the background!"

Sounds like heaven! I've only browsed a couple of times with kids in tow, so it's not the same experience obviously! :-D

[Michele]

Looking forward to starting this tomorrow. I plan on reading some of those books that have been on my tbr pile for way too long!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes, not long now until we can all start Michele!

[Amber]

I'm kicking this challenge off with The Light Between Oceans, which is on the Miles Franklin Award long list for 2013.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Amber wrote: "I'm kicking this challenge off with The Light Between Oceans, which is on the Miles Franklin Award long list for 2013."

Fantastic book!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've finished my first Ryders Ridge by Charlotte Nash 5★s

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

And my second TBR 12th of Never by James Patterson 5★s