**Summer Reading Challenge - 2013/2014**

[Christy]

Ok, here's my list - here's to hooping I'll finish with the Summer School Holidays coming!! But reading by the pool is always good!!!

1. Summer/Aussie Readers Bookshelf: by Chloe Hooper

2. Valentine's Day: by Elizabeth Bard

3. New Release: - by Sarah Addison Allen also hoping to read by her as well, but we'll see if I can get it in time!!

4. Literature Map: Jennifer Weiner = Judy Blume so I'll read

5. Christmas: by James Patterson

6. Young Adult: by Candace Bushnell

7. Mardi Gras: by Virginia Woolf

8. Australia Day: by Geraldine Brooks

9. Favorite Genre: Crime Fiction - by James Patterson and Historical Fiction - by Lynn Cullen

10. Book into a Movie: by Sijie Dai

11. TBR: by Laura Childs

12. TBR: by Janet Evanovich

13. TBR: by Nancy Horan

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great list Christy.

[Christy]

Brenda wrote: "Great list Christy."

Thanks Brenda! Also found some great children's books on the Aussie Readers Shelf so that way I can get a few extra in while enjoying the girls!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Christy wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Great list Christy."

Thanks Brenda! Also found some great children's books on the Aussie Readers Shelf so that way I can get a few extra in while enjoying the girls!"

Good thinking!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

I have chosen all of my books for this challenge except...is it ok if I choose an author I haven't read before, for the Literature Map? Because I would like to add The First Lie & Necessary Lies by Diane Chambelain to that spot if possible as I have them ready to go and really keen to read her??

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Christy wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Great list Christy."

Thanks Brenda! Also found some great children's books on the Aussie Readers Shelf so that way I can get a few extra in while enjoying the girls..."

Perhaps I should include all the children's books I read at work.......... :)

[Angela]

Is it okay if I alter some of my choices? I need to make sure I have enough time and one of them is a bit too epic!!! :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Julie wrote: "I have chosen all of my books for this challenge except...is it ok if I choose an author I haven't read before, for the Literature Map? Because I would like to add The First Lie & Necessary Lies by..."

That is fine Julie:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Christy wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Great list Christy."

Thanks Brenda! Also found some great children's books on the Aussie Readers Shelf so that way I can get a few extra in while enj..."

Do a double like Steve and I do, with your children's books;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Angela wrote: "Is it okay if I alter some of my choices? I need to make sure I have enough time and one of them is a bit too epic!!! :)"

Certainly Angela...they are all subject to change:)

[Angela]

Here is my updated list :)

1. The Night Guest by Fiona McFarlane

2. Persuasion by Jane Austen

3. Letter to George Clooney by Debra Adelaide


4. An Iron Rose by Peter Temple

5. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

6. Wolfskin by Juliet Marillier

7. Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh

8. The Brush Off by Shane Maloney

9. The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

10. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

11. A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute

12. And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini

13. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie

[Binari]

december please hurry up!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

BinariW wrote: "december please hurry up!!!"

Haha! Not long now:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "Julie wrote: "I have chosen all of my books for this challenge except...is it ok if I choose an author I haven't read before, for the Literature Map? Because I would like to add The First Lie & Nec..."

Thanks Brenda....I will post my list later :D

[Sharon]

Looks like there are some excited and anxious people who can't wait for this challenge which is lovely to see :) Of course I'm not one of them but it's only a few more sleeps to go :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Looks like there are some excited and anxious people who can't wait for this challenge which is lovely to see :) Of course I'm not one of them but it's only a few more sleeps to go :)"

3 sleeps actually Sharon:)

[Sharon]

Now I'm excited Brenda ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Now I'm excited Brenda ;)"

Haha!! We shouldn't rush time, it goes fast enough on its own!! ;P

[Sharon]

Very true Brenda. I do wish some some days that it would slow down just a little :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sharon wrote: "Now I'm excited Brenda ;)"

Sharon wrote: "Very true Brenda. I do wish some some days that it would slow down just a little :)"

Lol...this is like the Christmas gift that keeps on giving...and all to ourselves!

[Christy]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Christy wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Great list Christy."

Thanks Brenda! Also found some great children's books on the Aussie Readers Shelf so that way I can get a few ex..."

Oooooh - what a great idea!!! Thanks!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Here's my list:


1. Summer in Aus: The Silver Thread by Kylie Fitzpatrick.

2. Valentines Day Rom: Letters From Skye by Jessica Brockmole

3. New Rel. Nov. Stranger in the Nursery now called Unforgivable by Sharon Robards

4. The Literature Map: The First Lie by Diane Chamberlain
+ follow up with Necessary Lies.

5. Christmas Themed Book: The Christmas Train by David Baldacci.

6. Ya Families: The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton.

7. Mardi Grass Gay: The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith.

8. Aust Day Aust. Auth.:The Gold Rush by David Hill.

9. Fav. Genre HF.: Girl of Shadows by Deborah Challinor

10. Book made into movie: A Fortunate Life by A.B. Facey.

11. Reduce Tbr. The Lavender Keeper by Fiona McIntosh.

12.Reduce Tbr. The Island House by Posie Graeme Evans.

13. Reduce Tbr. Questions of Travel by Michelle de Kretser.

[Sharon]

I read an ARC from the publishers for Letters from Skye from Netgallery and know the author, well am aquainted with the author from a fews years back on a writing forum we played on...and we are friends here and on facebook.

I really liked the book - I can't recall what I rated it, but I thought it was a really sweet read, with themes of love, betrayal and a bit of angst thrown into the mix.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sharon wrote: "I read an ARC from the publishers for Letters from Skye from Netgallery and know the author, well am aquainted with the author from a fews years back on a wri..."

That's good, it sounds like a good choice then for the Valentines Day pick :D
I have had it on my TBR for a couple of months so it's now got a date!

[Angela]

Only two sleeps to go! Hoot hoot!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Angela wrote: "Only two sleeps to go! Hoot hoot!!"

Haha! Good to see you're looking forward to summer Angela;)

[Sharon]

Has anyone started yet? I'm going to start my first one this afternoon. Let the Summer reading begin :) YAY!!!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have Sharon:) I'm over half way through my first A Fortunate Life by Albert B. Facey which is #8 Australia Day:)

[Sharon]

Good on you Brenda, hope you're enjoying it :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I am, very much Sharon; thanks!

[Steve]

I have finished my first and second books, the first and second 7. LBGT, War Stories 1, with its review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..., and War Stories 2, and its review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

I am currently part way through my first 6. Young Adult, Drowned Wednesday.

[Sharon]

Gosh you're off to a great start Steve :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great start Steve!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have finished my first one, #8 Aust Day (Aussie author)

A Fortunate Life by Albert B. Facey

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Binari]

Just finished my first book The Fiery Heart... I think thats my YA book

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Binari wrote: "Just finished my first book...The Fiery Heart I think thats my YA book"

The Fiery Heart by Richelle Mead

[Rosie]

I have just finished my first book

A Christmas Carol

[Kathryn]

Goodness me - congratulations to everyone finishing their first books - but I'm yet to start mine!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Kathryn wrote: "Goodness me - congratulations to everyone finishing their first books - but I'm yet to start mine!!"

Me too Kathryn. Don't you envy people who get time to read during the day? I do most of mine in the middle of the night when every one else is asleep!

[Karen]

Wow - congrats to those of you who have made such a great start.
I am hoping that things will soon slow down for me, and I can read at least one book on my summer list!

[B the BookAddict]

1.Summer in Australia The Perfect Location by Kate Forster

2.Valentine's Day The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

3.New Release The Visitors by Sally Beauman

4.Literature Map Zoe Heller = David Mitchell Black Swan Green

5.Christmas Theme Skipping Christmas by John Grisham

6.Young Adult The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

7.Mardi Gras In One Person by John Irving (a re-read for me)

8.Australia Day Lovesong by Alex Miller

9.Favorite Genre Literary Fiction Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner
10.Book Made into Movie The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

11.TBR South of Broad by Pat Conroy

12.TBR Union Atlantic by Adam Haslett

13.TBR The Condition by Jennifer Haigh

[B the BookAddict]

Phrynne wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Goodness me - congratulations to everyone finishing their first books - but I'm yet to start mine!!"

Me too Kathryn. Don't you envy people who get time to read during the day? I do..."

You need to retire young (like me), then you have heaps of time to read:):)

[Angela]

Wow you guys are dynamite! I thought I was doing well after a few chapters of my Agatha Christie!!

[Kathryn]

Bette wrote: "You need to retire young (like me), then you have heaps of time to read:):)"

I wish!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Kathryn wrote: "Bette wrote: "You need to retire young (like me), then you have heaps of time to read:):)"

I wish!!"

Me too.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my second one #10, book made into a movie Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bette wrote: "1.Summer in Australia The Perfect Location by Kate Forster

2.Valentine's Day The Notebook by [author:Nichola..."

Great list Bette!

[Steve]

I've finished my third, my first 6. Young Adult, Drowned Wednesday, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my first 8. Australia Day, Sir Thursday.

[Amber]

I have started reading my first book for the challenge, These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman for my 6. Young Adult


Gorgeous cover, huh? :-)

[Trevor]

Finished my first for the Summer Challenge, my young adult book After January by Nick Earls which i enjoyed and gave 3★.

My short review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Next book is going to be my book made into a movie Death in Brunswick byBoyd Oxlade