September Challenge - "GET READING" month!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I haven't read that one Laura, and it's been on my TBR for awhile...I hope there are lots of choices when the list is released:)"
Yep, it's been on my TBR for a while also - just rea..."

Haha! Yes you could:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Yes - unless anything better comes up then Burial Rites will do nicely.

[Kathy]

I choose Secrets of the Tides and A Bitter Taste

[Kathy]

Brenda wrote: "Kathy wrote: "i'm confused, is this years list going to be a 'best of' or a 2013 list or both?"

On the 1st September, the top 50 list will be released Kathy. Yes it's confusing as they won't relea..."
Yes but is it 50 best books ever or is it 50 best books of 2013?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kathy wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Kathy wrote: "i'm confused, is this years list going to be a 'best of' or a 2013 list or both?"

On the 1st September, the top 50 list will be released Kathy. Yes it's confusing as t..."

Ever I think, but don't quote me;)

[Kathy]

Brenda wrote: "Kathy wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Kathy wrote: "i'm confused, is this years list going to be a 'best of' or a 2013 list or both?"

On the 1st September, the top 50 list will be released Kathy. Yes it's ..."

Thanks

[Ben]

Ooh, I was thinking of giving this one a miss, but I'll try and read On the Beach if I'm making good progress on the Spring Challenge.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ben wrote: "Ooh, I was thinking of giving this one a miss, but I'll try and read On the Beach if I'm making good progress on the Spring Challenge."

It's not that long Ben...enjoy if you get to it:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#41 - #100 -- #21-#40 released mid-day tomorrow!!

http://www.getreading.com.au/book_lis...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Gosh, there are soooo many there that I have read already!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I used your link but just got yesterday's list 61 - 100

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I was the same Phrynne, got in touch with Get Reading, they told me to refresh my browser and it worked...perhaps try that, as it was 41 - 100 when I linked it:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Totally refreshed and still showing 61-100. Never mind. I'll try again much later.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Totally refreshed and still showing 61-100. Never mind. I'll try again much later."

That's totally weird as when I click on my above link it shows me 41-100!

[Michael]

Phrynne wrote: "Totally refreshed and still showing 61-100. Never mind. I'll try again much later."

you might need to do a "CTRL-F5" refresh; which will do a non-cached refresh

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well I just turned off my computer, turned it on again and tried the link and it STILL says 61-100. Someone else try it please. Maybe my computer is in some kind of time warp.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Try the little curved arrow in the url section Phrynne.

[Michael]

Phrynne wrote: "Well I just turned off my computer, turned it on again and tried the link and it STILL says 61-100. Someone else try it please. Maybe my computer is in some kind of time warp."

definitely a caching issue

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Tried all those things and still no luck. Didn't want to see any more of the silly list anyway.(spits dummy)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! Oh poor Phrynne..lol

[Elaine]

Phrynne wrote: "Tried all those things and still no luck. Didn't want to see any more of the silly list anyway.(spits dummy)"

Phrynne it looks like you tried everything but maybe after you've clicked on the link above, click on "Books" in top left hand corner then refresh. That's what I did. It wasn't enough just to refresh the page. Not sure if it will work for you...perhaps it is your computer. :(

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Thank you Elaine! That did indeed do the trick. Aren't computers wonderful.
After all that I have read most of the books already!!!
And if I don't go and get some real work done now I am big trouble - thanks for all your help everyone!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Elaine....I'm happy that you finally got to view it Phrynne!

[Elaine]

Phrynne wrote: "Thank you Elaine! That did indeed do the trick. Aren't computers wonderful.
After all that I have read most of the books already!!!
And if I don't go and get some real work done now I am big troubl..."

Glad it worked for you Phrynne. Yes a shame work has to get in the way. I'm just about to head off to start an afternoon shift. I'm just glad I like my job!!! Enjoy the rest of your day.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Enjoy your shift Elaine!

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Scarecrow there is tempting. Would give me an excuse to re-read the rest of his books. Also Sara Douglass' Battle Axe.

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Enjoy your shift Elaine!"<



Thanks Brenda. I'm home now. I noticed tonight,at work, we've got a few books with the Top 50 stickers on them, so I'm assuming they're the finalists. One which I think I'd like to read for this challenge is The Young Lion. I'll see how I go getting it.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#21 - #80 -- #11 - #20 tomorrow!

http://www.getreading.com.au/book_lis...

Don't forget to refresh those browsers;)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Did it work this time Phrynne?

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Yes it did thank you.
I have read a lot of those books too. Even Wombat Stew which is very popular at our preschool.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good! Yes there is a huge variety of ages of the books there too, nowhere near just new releases! I can't wait to see the final list on Sunday!

[Laura]

Reading through this list has made me realise just how many Australian books I've read.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

There certainly are a lot more Aussie authors out there than I realized Laura!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I have read all of Kate Morton's books without knowing I was reading an Aussie author

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I have read all of Kate Morton's books without knowing I was reading an Aussie author"

I know what you mean Phrynne...until last year (National Year of Reading) I had no idea who were Aussie and who were not...didn't even check, just read! Our awareness has been given a huge boost, and that's great, especially for the Aussie authors:)

[Jen]

I am going to read Blood on my hands by Craig Jurisevic from the 2011 list

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#11 - #100 -- TOP 50 TOMORROW, 1st September (SPRING)!!!!!

http://www.getreading.com.au/book_lis...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jen wrote: "I am going to read Blood on my hands by Craig Jurisevic from the 2011 list"

Blood on My Hands: A Surgeon at War by Craig Jurisevic

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Only 10 hours (EST) and everyone can start their next challenges;)

[Mish]

I've got a lot of work/reading to do. I've only read a small amount from that list (#11-#100)

I'm guessing The Book Thief & Jasper Jones will be on the list tomorrow.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I would say you'd have to be right Mish...I can't wait to see the list! I'd like to read Burial Rites but as I'm still #34 in the queue at my library, I doubt it'll be here in time. It was going to be my August read, but no hope for that!!!

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "I would say you'd have to be right Mish...I can't wait to see the list! I'd like to read Burial Rites but as I'm still #34 in the queue at my library, I doubt it'll be here in time. It was going to..."

Wow #34. Popular book & that's been out for a while now. True I doubt you will get it in August.

Out of curiosity, I checked my library and there’s 5 books circulating and they are all out on 4 on loan and 1 reserved

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mish wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I would say you'd have to be right Mish...I can't wait to see the list! I'd like to read Burial Rites but as I'm still #34 in the queue at my library, I doubt it'll be here in time. ..."

I reserved it ages ago...I was in the 50s in the queue when I first did it!

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "Mish wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I would say you'd have to be right Mish...I can't wait to see the list! I'd like to read Burial Rites but as I'm still #34 in the queue at my library, I doubt it'll be h..."

They really need to get more books in. That's a very long wait. I actually don't think you will get it this year!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You might be right! lol I have also been trying to win it...no joy there either!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

WOOHOO!!! The list is finally out!

Top 50 Books You Can't Put Down 2013

http://www.getreading.com.au/book_lis...

I'll put the link in the challenge section as well:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oooh there are a few there I want to read! How to choose, how to choose!!! lol

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Some very interesting stuff there but I will stick with Burial Rites as I have been meaning to read it for ages.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

A list of all the 50 books



by Tricia Stringer
by Dick Johnson
by Annie Hauxwell
by Fiona McFarlane
by Hannah Richell
by Robert Macklin
by Samantha and Laurence Barlow
by Paul Jennings
by Justine Clarke
by Kerry McGinnis
by Steve Bisley
by Carrie Tiffany
by Nicole Trope
by Blanche D'alpuget
by Jen Storer
by Max Barry
by Nelika McDonald
by Chris Womersley
by Tim Cope
by Andy Griffiths
by Nicole Alexander
by Michael Gerard Bauer
by Jaye Ford
by Rachael Johns
by Tammie Matson
by Jacqueline Harvey
by Will Kostakis
by Michael Robotham
by Maggie Groff
by Elizabeth Harrower
by Krissy Nicholson
by Michelle de Kretser
by Graeme Simsion
by Fiona McIntosh
by Traci Harding
by Hannah Kent
by Archie Barwick
by Turia Pitt
by Ian McPhedran
by Tony Park
by Malcolm Knox
by Peter Carnavas
by Roland Perry
by Anna Romer
by Janeen Brian
by Leigh Matthews
by Shane Jacobson
by James Phelan
by Ambelin Kwaymullina
by Mac Park