August Challenge - Read a book discussed on ABC's The Book Club or their 'Top 10 books to read before you die'

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Some great picks here so far, well done everyone!

@Ashleigh, how very exciting!! What a wonderful time you will have:)

[Nicola]

I've decided on two books, as one is my all time favourite book which I have not reread for about 4 years now. The book Club reviewed it last year as their classic, viewer choice.
The Chrysalids / John Wyndham
My other choices is
Dead Man's Chest / Kerry Greenwood
which they reviewed in December 2010.

[Nicola]

Amber wrote: "The Rosie Project has 138 people on the waiting list at my library! I'll be lucky to get it during August. We'll have to wait and see."

Absolutely loved The Rosie Project! We read it for my book club back in May. I just about read it in one sitting as it was so good!

[Marianne]

Wow, I can't believe I've read 9 of the ten!!! Not going to do the Courtney in August and none of the discussed books appeal (or I've read them already too) so will bow out for this round

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Nicola wrote: "I've decided on two books, as one is my all time favourite book which I have not reread for about 4 years now. The book Club reviewed it last year as their classic, viewer choice.
[bookcover:The Ch..."

Two great books. Love them both!

[Laura]

I've been meaning to reread The Harp in the South Trilogy for AGES, so this is just the kick in the pants I needed.
I'm excited about participating in my first challenge!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "I've been meaning to reread The Harp in the South Trilogy for AGES, so this is just the kick in the pants I needed.
I'm excited about participating in my first challenge!"

Good one Laura...glad you could join us:)

[Jan]

I haven't read Jasper Jones, so will most likely go with that if I can find a copy in London. Otherwise I may reread The Magic Pudding which I haven't read since my children were little. I still have their books! I dont think either will live up to the quality of The Book Thief, the best book I've read in years.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jan wrote: "I haven't read Jasper Jones, so will most likely go with that if I can find a copy in London. Otherwise I may reread The Magic Pudding which I haven't read since my children were little. I still ha..."

Jasper Jones
The Magic Pudding
The Book Thief

Three great books there Jan:)

[Rachel]

I am going to read Jasper Jones, highly recommended to me by a friend who teaches high school English. Actually, I am going to listen to it on audible.com

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Rachel wrote: "I am going to read Jasper Jones, highly recommended to me by a friend who teaches high school English. Actually, I am going to listen to it on audible.com"

Jasper Jones is a great choice Rachel:)

[Andrea]

Andrea wrote: "I just read The Book Thief last month, so I think I'll take Jasper Jones off my bookshelf for this challenge."

Oh, now I don't know! I looked at the site and have picked 4 more. Spoilt for choice. They are: The Silence of the Lambs , Solar , Zeitoun and The Shadow of the Wind . Not enough hours in the day.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well I'm sure you can read all of them Andrea, it's only about one every 4-5 days;)

Some great choices there though:)

[Adhityani]

I'm taking up this challenge!

I will be reading:

A Fortunate Life

The Harp in the South

Jasper Jones

And if I have time I'd like to re-read Cloudstreet and The Book Thief, too!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dhitri wrote: "I'm taking up this challenge!

I will be reading:

A Fortunate Life

The Harp in the South

Jasper Jones

And if I have time I'd like to re-read Cloudstreet and The Book Thief, too!"

Great choices Dhitri!

[Jacinta]

After an extended hiatus from these challenges I am delighted to be able to take part this month.

I reviewed the list and was pleasantly surprised to find that I have read half of the titles already.

I spend two hours in my car each day and have chosen to spend the time listening to audio books. Jasper Jonesis my choice for this challenge.

Thanks for putting this challenge together.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great choice Jacinta:)

[Janine]

I am going to read
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Another popular choice!

[Chris]

Looking forward to my first challenge. I think I'll choose 'A Fortunate Life'.

[Claire]

I'm going for 'The Secret River'

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Chistina wrote: "Looking forward to my first challenge. I think I'll choose 'A Fortunate Life'."

A Fortunate Life

Enjoy Chistina:) I notice you are a new member...welcome to our group. We'd love you to introduce yourself if you'd like http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3...

That way everyone else can say HI!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Claire wrote: "I'm going for 'The Secret River'"

The Secret River Another good choice Claire:)

I notice you are also a new member...welcome to our group. We'd love you to introduce yourself if you'd like http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3...

That way everyone else can say HI!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I collected my copy of A Fortunate Life yesterday so I have it all ready for 1st August!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I collected my copy of A Fortunate Life yesterday so I have it all ready for 1st August!"

Good news Phrynne:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Yes but the library is having trouble getting the other one I requested - The Sandman, Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes. Some naughty person should have returned it on the 17th July and they have not! Hopefully their reminder letter will jog their memory soon.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Yes but the library is having trouble getting the other one I requested - The Sandman, Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes. Some naughty person should have returned it on the 17th July and they have not..."

Maybe they like it that much, they have decided to keep it?

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

It's actually for my Winter challenge - a graphic novel. If it doesn't come back before the end of August I will just choose one from what is available on the shelf.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "It's actually for my Winter challenge - a graphic novel. If it doesn't come back before the end of August I will just choose one from what is available on the shelf."

Good luck!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "It's actually for my Winter challenge - a graphic novel. If it doesn't come back before the end of August I will just choose one from what is available on the shelf."

Good luck!"

Maybe I should look for Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 1. Michael would appreciate that I think.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha!!! He would have nightmares, being able to see them as well;P

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

You mean he hasn't seen the movie yet? :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I don't think so!!

[Ben]

As I wrote on the main challenge page, I'm going to have a crack at Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy. I've been wanting to pick it up since I read The Road and No Country for Old Men close together a couple of years ago.

Brenda, I'm sure you will like The Silence of the Lambs. I read it quite some time ago now but it kick-started me back into reading horror/mystery/thrillers after a big epic fantasy bender.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ben wrote: "Brenda, I'm sure you will like The Silence of the Lambs. I read it quite some time ago now but it kick-started me back into reading horror/mystery/thrillers after a big epic fantasy bender. ..."

Thanks Ben, I'll definitely get to it soon:)

[Jen]

I am going to read The Power Of One.....Bryce Courtenay

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jen wrote: "I am going to read The Power Of One.....Bryce Courtenay"

The Power Of One by Bryce Courtenay is an excellent choice Jen!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Jen wrote: "I am going to read The Power Of One.....Bryce Courtenay"

The best book he wrote.Although April Fool's Day was also brilliant.

[Ben]

Phrynne wrote: "Jen wrote: "I am going to read The Power Of One.....Bryce Courtenay"

The best book he wrote.Although April Fool's Day was also brilliant."
Definitely my favourite.

[Heather]

Hi,
I've just been reading all the threads - did anyone take a copy of what were the original 50 to vote from?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Heather wrote: "Hi,
I've just been reading all the threads - did anyone take a copy of what were the original 50 to vote from?"

Go back to the beginning of the challenge Heather, and click on the links:)

[Heather]

Brenda wrote: "Heather wrote: "Hi,
I've just been reading all the threads - did anyone take a copy of what were the original 50 to vote from?"

Go back to the beginning of the challenge Heather, and click on the ..."

Thanks Brenda I found it, With a bit more scrolling!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ashleigh wrote: "Looking forward to re reading The Magic Pudding."

The Magic Pudding by Norman Lindsay

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Enjoy Geoff! Lots reading that one...

Has anyone started yet??

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Enjoy Geoff! Lots reading that one...

Has anyone started yet??"

No picking mine up from the library on Saturday :(

Have you started yours Brenda?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Not yet Sharon:)

[Kelly]

I'm going to be reading The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kelly wrote: "I'm going to be reading The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society"

That's one I read a couple of years ago Kelly, and quite enjoyed it!

[Amber]

Since I won't be able to get hold of The Rosie Project for a while, I'll read The Magic Pudding while I'm waiting!

[Andrea]

Brenda wrote: Has anyone started yet??"

I settled on Zeitoun in the end, and am flying through it. Maybe I will have time for a few of my other picks, after all?