Aussie Author Challenge 2014 Showing 851-900 of 1,146

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're doing well Trevor :)

[Trevor]

Brenda wrote: "You're doing well Trevor :)"

Thanks Brenda, I'm enjoying it to, should be able to finish my bronze challenge :-)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's great! So glad you're enjoying it :)

[Elaine]

Finished my third for this challenge...yes a bit behind I know. Female author or historical category, The Young Lion . 3 star read and although it was okay I didn't really feel the need to write a review.

[Sharon]

Finished my 9th - Debut novels - Sinister Intent by Karen M. Davis 4★

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

[Leonie]

Finally finished my fourth.

Winter Be My Shield by Jo Spurrier

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... Just snuck into 4★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#63 - Male Author - The Night Ferry by Michael Robotham 5★s

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#64 - New Release - Writer's Block by Clare Havens 4★s

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

[Sharon]

Finished my 10th - Debut novels - As Darkness Falls by Bronwyn Parry 5★

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

[Janine]

#27. New Release

Simmering Season by Jenn J. McLeod 3*

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Finished my third Female Authors pick:
The Happy Endings Book Club by Jane Tara

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... 3.5★s

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#65 - Author's Debut - Three Degrees of Murder by Wendy Hird 3★s

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

[Janine]

#28 Female Author
Inheritance by Kate Loveday 3*

[Nicola]

Have just read a adaptation for the stage by Andrew Bovell of
The Secret River / Kate Grenville
Very good!
I've placed it under Historical Fiction

[Nicola]

and another favourite genre Crime
The Sands of Windee / Arthur W. Upfield

[Leonie]

Nicola wrote: "and another favourite genre Crime
The Sands of Windee / Arthur W. Upfield"

Ooh! Arthur Upfield - loved his books! How did you find it?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#66 - Female Author - Sisters At Heart by Juliet Madison 4★s

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

[Kathryn]

Leonie wrote: "Nicola wrote: "and another favourite genre Crime
The Sands of Windee / Arthur W. Upfield"

Ooh! Arthur Upfield - loved his b..."

I've never heard of Arthur W. Upfield before!! Is that a terrible thing to admit to? I think I'll have to add one of his books to my TBR - which would you recommend, Nicola and/or Leonie?

[Kathryn]

Kathryn wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Nicola wrote: "and another favourite genre Crime
The Sands of Windee / Arthur W. Upfield"

Ooh! Arthur Upfiel..."

Or are all his books part of his Inspector series? So The Barrakee Mystery is the first, by the looks of it?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "I've just finished my 51st - New Release - Billabong Bend by Jennifer Scoullar 4.5★s

Review to follow closer to publication"

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

[Leonie]

Kathryn wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Nicola wrote: "and another favourite genre Crime
The Sands of Windee / Arthur W. Upfield"

Oo..."

I think most of them feature Detective Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte, Kathryn. They've been around for a fair while, so you might need to read them with that in mind, but they were unbelievably progressive when written, because Napoleon Bonaparte is an indigenous Australian character.

I don't remember reading them in any particular order, just read them as often as I could find one :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#67 - Female Author - The Iron Road by Charlotte Nash 3.5★s

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

[Nicola]

Leonie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Nicola wrote: "and another favourite genre Crime
The Sands of Windee / [author:Arthur W. Upfie..."

I read all of them when I was a kid and loved them - as mentioned they are a sign of the times (1940/50s) and that does need to taken into account with the language and attitudes. But if you are a person who can overlook it then they are great mysteries. they don't need to be read in order but on this reread I've decided to just to see if there is any character development, or is Boney perfect first time!

[Nicola]

I had to spend some study time reading a book I had to return to the library today..... Great second part to the Wildwood Dancing series
Cybele's Secret / Juliet Marillier

[Chris]

Finished my Fantasy novel- Eona: The Last Dragoneye by Alison Goodman 5★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#68 - Favourite Genre - Watch The World Burn by Leah Giarratano 5★s

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#69 - Female Author - Nowhere Else by Fiona McCallum 3★s

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

[Janine]

#29 New Release
The Blue Mile by Kim Kelly 3*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#70 - Female Author - The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty 5★s

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

[Nicola]

Another female author done
The Censor's Library: Uncovering the Lost History of Australia's Banned Books / Nicole Moore
Brings my total reads to 17 so far....

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#71 - New Release - Dancing on Knives by Kate Forsyth 3★s

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#72 - Favourite Genre - Once Upon A Lie by Jill Paterson 4★s

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#73 - Author's Debut - Nobody But Him by Victoria Purman 4★s

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

[Nicola]

Classic finished - what a wonderful read!
They're a Weird Mob / Nino Culotta

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Nicola wrote: "Classic finished - what a wonderful read!
They're a Weird Mob / Nino Culotta"

That's an old one Nicola! Glad you enjoyed it:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#74 - Favourite Genre - Standoff by David Rollins 4★s

Review to follow

[Nicola]

Finished another Male author. Dystopian novel from 1974, sex and violence all present but a very premise for the story
The Bitter Pill / A. Bertram Chandler

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished my classic Playing Beatie Bow by Ruth Park. I expected it to be good because I love her books and it was indeed excellent.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kathryn]

Phrynne wrote: "I finished my classic Playing Beatie Bow by Ruth Park. I expected it to be good because I love her books and it was indeed excellent.
My review
https://www.goodreads.co..."

I'm glad we read Playing Beatie Bow at school and not The Harp In The South because I read that one last year and found it quite depressing. I did like My Sister Sif which I also read at school and I think that's the only other Ruth Park book I've read.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "#74 - Favourite Genre - Standoff by David Rollins 4★s

Review to follow"

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

[Janine]

#30. Male Author
Dirt Music by Tim Winton 4*

[Janine]

#31. Female Author
One Perfect Night by Rachael Johns 3*

[Carolyn]

#26 for this challenge - 4th 2014 release:
The Lost Girls by Wendy James 4.5★.

Really enjoyed this and will have to read some other books by this author.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "#26 for this challenge - 4th 2014 release:
The Lost Girls by Wendy James 4.5★.

Really enjoyed this and will have to read some other books by this author.
Review: h..."

Great review Carolyn! I would recommend The Mistake if you'd like to read more by Wendy:) It is the first I'd read and I loved it. I've read a couple of her older ones as well, historical fiction. She writes a variety of genres:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#75 - Favourite Genre - Dance with the Devil by Sandy Curtis 5★s

Review to follow

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "#26 for this challenge - 4th 2014 release:
The Lost Girls by Wendy James 4.5★.

Really enjoyed this and will have to read some other books by this a..."

Thanks Brenda. I've already checked my library and they have quite a few of her books :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "#26 for this challenge - 4th 2014 release:
The Lost Girls by Wendy James 4.5★.

Really enjoyed this and will have to read some other ..."

That's good Carolyn:) Enjoy!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "#75 - Favourite Genre - Dance with the Devil by Sandy Curtis 5★s

Review to follow"

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

[Sally]

#5 Favourite Genre - The Chemistry of Tears by Peter Carey, 3★s. A strange little book - at one point, I realised, 'Every character in this book is crazy in one way or another!' But it did grow on me after a while. I wonder if that makes me crazy too? LOL

[Kathryn]

My recent reads for this challenge have been:
Female authors
The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty - 4.5★
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman - 5★
No Ordinary View by Naomi Reed - 4.5★
Debut novel
Thornwood House by Anna Romer - 4★
Historical fiction
The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet by Colleen McCullough - 4★
March by Geraldine Brooks - 3.5★

I've also added to my list - my total number of books is now 35, so I may as well upgrade to gold!! I'm sure I can manage to find one more Aussie-authored book I'd like to read at some point!! Of course, whether I will actually get around to reading the remaining 13 books (12 of which are now as follows) this year remains to be seen!!

Female authors
The Shadow Year by Hannah Richell
Male authors
Suspect by Michael Robotham
Debut novel
Far Horizon by Tony Park
My Brother-But-One by T.M. Clark
New releases
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Classic
The Women In Black by Madeleine St. John
Fantasy
Out of Time by Lesley Dimmock
Historical fiction
Ellenvale Gold by Amanda Deed
Mr Chen's Emporium by Deborah O'Brien
All That I Am by Anna Funder
Favourite genre - mystery
Poet's Cottage by Josephine Pennicott
Urn Burial by Kerry Greenwood