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[James]

Cheers, Brenda. By the way, I took on the challenge to read an indigenous author, that's my next, read.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

James wrote: "Cheers, Brenda. By the way, I took on the challenge to read an indigenous author, that's my next, read."

Glad to hear James:) (Don't forget it doesn't start till 1st Feb;))

[Sue-Ellen]

Truth
Trying something different.

[Mish]

Sue-Ellen wrote: "Truth
Trying something different."

Hi Sue-Ellen. It great to try something different. Good luck with the book.

I noticed you're a new member. When you have a moment, would you like to introduce yourself in the thread below so everyone can welcome you to the group :)

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3...

[Michele]

I just finished Witness by Cath Staincliffe, an excellent read.

[Natty]

Finished Room by Emma Donoghue...absolutely loved it, great read. Wouldn't mind reading some others by this author. Moving on to reading The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman, looking forward to seeing what its all about.

[Kim BookGirl]

Finished Two Brothers: A Novel yesterday and started on Poet's Cottage. This is by an Aussie author.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Nat wrote: "Finished Room by Emma Donoghue...absolutely loved it, great read. Wouldn't mind reading some others by this author. Moving on to reading The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman, looking forward to seeing ..."

Glad you enjoyed it Nat. I haven't read any others by her either..

[Carol]

I'm reading Cloud Street - Tim Winton. I'm finding it really hard going re the style of writing. I know he wins prizes and is considered one of Australian's best writers. Must be something wrong with my reading.

[Kathryn]

Don't worry, Carol - I was the same with Cloudstreet! I think it's the only unfinished book on my bookshelves. When it didn't improve by a quarter of the way through the book, I decided I had better things to do with my time and more interesting books to read!

[Carol]

Kathryn wrote: "Don't worry, Carol - I was the same with Cloudstreet! I think it's the only unfinished book on my bookshelves. When it didn't improve by a quarter of the way through the book, I decided I had bette..."

Yes, I think I'm about to reach that conclusion too. Glad I'm not the only one.

[Kim BookGirl]

Carol wrote: "I'm reading Cloud Street - Tim Winton. I'm finding it really hard going re the style of writing. I know he wins prizes and is considered one of Australian's best writers. Must be something wrong wi..."

I have not read Winton but friends have told me his style is not easy. I'm still going to give Cloudstreet a go.

There are other authors I also don't like who area acclaimed such as Richard Flanagan (although only read The Unknown Terrorist: A Novel which I thought as rubbish), David Malouf (The Conversations at Curlow Creek and a Quarterly Essay neither of which I enjoyed reading) and Peter Goldsworthy (Three Dog Night which I hated and Maestro which was ok).

So either there is something with both of us or not every author appeals to everybody. I think the latter.

[Megan]

Jack of Diamonds - Bryce Courtenay

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Megan wrote: "Jack of Diamonds - Bryce Courtenay"

Jack of Diamonds by Bryce Courtenay

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carol wrote: "I'm reading Cloud Street - Tim Winton. I'm finding it really hard going re the style of writing. I know he wins prizes and is considered one of Australian's best writers. Must be something wrong wi..."

Cloudstreet by Tim Winton ..he is definitely one of those authors that you either like, or you don't...I have enjoyed his books, but I know others don't:)

[Dale]

Carol wrote: "I'm reading Cloud Street - Tim Winton. I'm finding it really hard going re the style of writing. I know he wins prizes and is considered one of Australian's best writers. Must be something wrong wi..."

Cloudstreet is not my favourite Winton, Carol even though that is the one people rave about.I couldn't get into it. Loved The Riders and Dirt Music though.

[Maggie]

Carol wrote: "I'm reading Cloud Street - Tim Winton. I'm finding it really hard going re the style of writing. I know he wins prizes and is considered one of Australian's best writers. Must be something wrong wi..."

Nothing wrong with you Carol, I find him difficult to read as well. Australia has such a love affair with his writing but not everyone agrees. That's what makes reading so interesting, we all have our own views.

[Maggie]

Kathryn wrote: "Don't worry, Carol - I was the same with Cloudstreet! I think it's the only unfinished book on my bookshelves. When it didn't improve by a quarter of the way through the book, I decided I had bette..."

Life's too short to plod on with books you aren't enjoying, when there are so many wonderful ones out there that you would enjoy.

[Marianne]

Nat wrote: "Finished Room by Emma Donoghue...absolutely loved it, great read. Wouldn't mind reading some others by this author. Moving on to reading The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman, looking forward to seeing ..."

I loved this one too: at one stage it had me doing the reading equilavent of hands in front of the eyes in a scary movie, I just had to shut the book for a while, the suspense was so high. I have managed to pick up 2 more of this author's at charity shops, now in my TBR

[Tango]

About halfway through Agent 6 by Tom Rob Smith. Has anyone else read these?

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Tango wrote: "About halfway through Agent 6 by Tom Rob Smith. Has anyone else read these?"

My husband just finished it and said I must read it because it is so good. I enjoyed Child 44and The Secret Speech

[Dale]

My husband picked up Child 44 recently cheap at Allbooksforless. He hasn't read it yet though.

[Tango]

Dale and Phrynne you should read it. I am really enjoying it. I love the whole spy thing, who can you really trust?

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Tango wrote: "Dale and Phrynne you should read it. I am really enjoying it. I love the whole spy thing, who can you really trust?"

I have it down for one of my February challenges so I will be reading it soon!

[Dale]

Not sure it's my kind of book.

[Tango]

I read everything from Jane Austen and Dickens to JK Rowling and a few crime fiction authors that I like. If a book is well written, no matter the genre, I can enjoy it.

[Melissa]

I have just finished reading Looking for Alibrandi as part of the summer reading challenge. Oh what an amazing book, I wish I could go back to high school and shake myself screaming "remember what is in this book, it is life changing" I remember reading it at school but could not recall the content.

[Melissa]

Carol wrote: "I'm reading Cloud Street - Tim Winton. I'm finding it really hard going re the style of writing. I know he wins prizes and is considered one of Australian's best writers. Must be something wrong wi..."

I got half way through Carol and gave up. I thought there was something wrong with me too because I didn't love it and gush over it like everyone else I know. Then I realised there is a divide on this book but a lot of people are afraid to say they don't like it.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Melissa wrote: "Carol wrote: "I'm reading Cloud Street - Tim Winton. I'm finding it really hard going re the style of writing. I know he wins prizes and is considered one of Australian's best writers. Must be some..."

I have Cloudstreet down to read in my Aussie Authors challenge in a few months time. Now you are all putting me off :)

[Kathryn]

Well Phrynne, there are still a lot of people who think Cloudstreet is inspired - maybe you'll be one of them. It won't hurt to give it a try and see what you think. If you don't like it, I'm sure you'll be able to find another male author you do like so you can read one of his books that month for your challenge!!

[Melissa]

Phrynne wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Carol wrote: "I'm reading Cloud Street - Tim Winton. I'm finding it really hard going re the style of writing. I know he wins prizes and is considered one of Australian's best write..."

LOL Sorry Phrynne. Well at least you wont be going into it with a high expectation. You may be pleasantly surprised.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Carol wrote: "I'm reading Cloud Street - Tim Winton. I'm finding it really hard going re the style of writing. I know he wins prizes and is considered one of Australian's best write..."

Don't be put off Phrynne...it's a book that effects people different ways. I personally really liked it, and have read it twice. But I know his style of writing gets some people...it's a personal opinion:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Kathryn wrote: "Well Phrynne, there are still a lot of people who think Cloudstreet is inspired - maybe you'll be one of them. It won't hurt to give it a try and see what you think. If you don't like it, I'm sure ..."

Oh no - I am committed to giving it a try. That's the point of challenges to me - they make me try new things. No point sticking to the tried and trusted all the time.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melissa wrote: "I have just finished reading Looking for Alibrandi as part of the summer reading challenge. Oh what an amazing book, I wish I could go back to high school and shake myself screaming "remember what ..."

I haven't read Looking for Alibrandi yet Melissa...

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Carol wrote: "I'm reading Cloud Street - Tim Winton. I'm finding it really hard going re the style of writing. I know he wins prizes and is considered one of Austral..."

It just shows we're all different and often it depends on what else we have read before it or what we are going through at the time as to how we respond to a certain book or author.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Dale wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Carol wrote: "I'm reading Cloud Street - Tim Winton. I'm finding it really hard going re the style of writing. I know he wins prizes and is considered..."

Exactly. I may well read it and feel the same way Brenda and many many other people do! I won't find out till later in the year when we get round to the male author in the Aussie author challenge!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Dale wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Carol wrote: "I'm reading Cloud Street - Tim Winton. I'm finding it really hard going re the style of writing. I know he wins prizes and ..."

Hope you enjoy it Phrynne, when you get to it:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Dale wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Carol wrote: "I'm reading Cloud Street - Tim Winton. I'm finding it really hard going re the style of writing. I know he ..."

Me too! I love to discover another author especially when they have written a number of books.

[Deb]

I just finished a book I had been meaning to read for ages, by an author I had never tried before.My Sister's Keeper

One thing storms and floods are good for (as long as you are safe)is reading; you can't go anywhere anyway.

I was enjoying this book all the way until the end which I found bitterly disappointing. I also felt that the 'moral dilemma' was talked up a bit too much, while I grant there was a dilemma I think that the moral, ethical stance is glaringly obvious.

[Dale]

I've recently finished reading a book from my to read list which I was given me for ChristmasLots of Candles, Plenty of Cake My review is here http://www.goodreads.com/review/edit/... also finally remembered to put my review of Freeing Graceup which I read a while ago That review here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Maggie]

Melissa wrote: "I have just finished reading Looking for Alibrandi as part of the summer reading challenge. Oh what an amazing book, I wish I could go back to high school and shake myself screaming "remember what ..."

Melissa, if you enjoyed Looking for Alibrandi you really must read On the Jellicoe Road. It's brilliant.

[Dale]

The Rosie Project comes off embargo today in Australia..The Rosie Project My review is here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
It was another of my January reads for male author along with Fontanelle in the Aussie author challengeFontanelle: A Collection Of Poems
Moving on now to February. 2 books The ChildrenThe Children and The Greenfield Legacy by 4 aussie authorsThe Greenfield Legacy

[Kelly (Diva Booknerd)]

I'm reading Prodigy and crossing my fingers that it doesn't fall into the dreaded middle book syndrome category.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm going to start a book which isn't for a challenge, it isn't a NetGalley that I have to read soon...it's a book I've had here and on my TBR for a very long time...it's a book that's an indulgence!!

Never Say Die by Tess Gerritsen :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "I'm going to start a book which isn't for a challenge, it isn't a NetGalley that I have to read soon...it's a book I've had here and on my TBR for a very long time...it's a book that's an indulgenc..."

A book by Tess Gerritson is not an indulgence - it is compulsory! She is such a good writer!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I just started Let The Dead Lie for my Aussie authors challenge. It starts well.

[Ch'kara]

I just finished a fantastic book The War of Odds by a fabulous author Linell Jeppsen I have read a few of her books now and well worth a look

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I'm going to start a book which isn't for a challenge, it isn't a NetGalley that I have to read soon...it's a book I've had here and on my TBR for a very long time...it's a book that..."

Thanks Phrynne, she is awesome!! And I find that I did read this one already, many years ago, but I can't remember the main details, so it's thorough enjoyment once again!!! I'm loving it!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I just started Let The Dead Lie for my Aussie authors challenge. It starts well."

Oooh that's my next one of Malla Nunn's to read....boy I wish I had MORE reading time!!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I just started Let The Dead Lie for my Aussie authors challenge. It starts well."

Oooh that's my next one of Malla Nunn's to read....boy I wish I had MORE reading time!!!"

That's why I put it into my challenge - I have to MAKE time then. Forget the cooking and the washing up. Just read!!! That's my theory and I am sticking to it.