Aussie Author Challenge 2014 Showing 901-950 of 1,146

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's a great list Kathryn. You're doing well:)

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "That's a great list Kathryn. You're doing well:)"

Thanks, Brenda - you're powering through yours as well!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thank you:)

[Elaine]

After reading and enjoying The Burial , I decided to make this my choice for debut novel. 4 stars.

[Sally906]

Just a quick question Brenda I can only count an author once can't I ? So,if I read two books by say Kerry Greenwood I can only count one of them. Has to be books by different authors - so doing the gold level has to be 36 different authors?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

No you can count them as many times as you want - they're different books, though not necessarily different genres. It doesn't stipulate that the challenge must be different authors so go for it!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#76 - Historical Fiction - Lord Somerton's Heir by Alison Stuart 5★s

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#77 - Male Author - Another Chapter by David J. Delaney 4★s

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "#61 - FEMALE AUTHOR - Red Sand Sunrise by Fiona McArthur 4.5★s

Review to follow closer to publication"

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#78 - Author's debut - Cicada by Moira McKinnon 5★s

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#79 - Author's debut - What Came Before by Anna George 3★s

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#80 - Favourite Genre - St Kilda Blues by Geoffrey McGeachin 4.5★s

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#81 - Classic (and one on my original list!) - The Dying Trade by Peter Corris 3★s

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

[Nicola]

Another Debut novel done
That Summer / Sarah Dessen

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#82 - New Release - Lethal Sky by Greg Barron 5★s

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

[Sharon]

Finished my 11th - Male Authors: Blood Witness by Alex Hammond 4★

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#83 - Fantasy - Reckless Recon by Rinelle Grey 5★s

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

[Sharon]

Finished my 12th - Debut Novel - North Star by Karly Lane 5★

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

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Have finished my second #5 Classic The Man From Snowy River by Elyne Mitchell ...and my 17th for this challenge.
Brilliant read 5★s highly recommend this timeless classic.

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#84 - Historical Fiction - The Winter Sea by Di Morrissey 5★s

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#85 - Female Author - Wattle Creek by Fiona McCallum 3.5★s

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#86 - Favourite Genre - Kiss Of Death by P.D. Martin 4.5★s

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

[Belinda]

I'm closer to my goal than I thought.

#10 Burial Rites

It's not worth posting my review because I only gave this 2 1/2 stars. It took a long time to read as I was not motivated to read it. It was okay just not my cup of tea.

So I only have 3 to go - 2 from my favourite genre and I have just started my Historical Fiction - The Tournament. Hopefully that won't take too long to read. I'm engrossed already!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Have finished my second #5 Classic The Man From Snowy River by Elyne Mitchell ...and my 17th for this challenge.
Brilliant read 5★s highly recommend this timeless clas..."

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

[Sharon]

Finished my 13th - Female Authors - Into My Arms by Kylie Ladd 4★

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

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sharon wrote: "Finished my 13th - Female Authors - Into My Arms by Kylie Ladd 4★

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

Great review Sharon...you've talked me into this one! I've added it to my TBR.

[Sharon]

Thanks, Julie. I'm sure you'll enjoy it :)

[Janine]

#32 Female Author
Saree by Su Dharmapala 4*

[Nicola]

Belinda wrote: "I'm closer to my goal than I thought.

#10 Burial Rites

It's not worth posting my review because I only gave this 2 1/2 stars. It took a long time to read as I was not motivated ..."

I loved The Tournament, as I listened to it in the car I found that I was sitting in the car when I reached my destination just to listen to a bit more!

Very different from Matthew's other books but in my view just as fantastic!

[Sally906]

Janine wrote: "#32 Female Author
Saree by Su Dharmapala 4*"

Got his one in my sights. It is at our local library so is on my list of books to borrow :)

I loved her first book The Wedding Season so looking forwards to this one.

[Chris]

Finished my Debut Novel: North Star by Karly Lane 3★

[Janine]

#33 Debut Novel
Cicada by Moira McKinnon 3*

[Carolyn]

3rd male author, Skinjob by Bruce McCabe. Slightly futuristic thriller, I highly recommended this debut novel.
review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Have finished The Garden by Robin Craig Clark
My 20th for this challenge.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show.... 4★s

[Nicola]

Just done another male author:
Winter / Simon Brown

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I think I might just say I've finished this challenge - I have more than doubled the gold challenge with over 85 read so I won't record any more in here:)

[Kathryn]

Yes, you've been flying through it, Brenda! Well done!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Kathryn:) I didn't mean to keep going, and keep going...it just seemed to happen!

[Kathryn]

Yes, well, I started with the bronze challenge and have now gone past the silver challenge and am aiming for the gold challenge, so I understand how it happened for you!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It's easy isn't it! We'll have to think up something harder for next year's Annual Challenge I think;)

[Kathryn]

I'm definitely enjoying it though! I like the flexibility of being able to choose when to read the various books rather than a more rigid schedule.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's good to hear Kathryn:)

[Nicola]

I've managed 22 books to almost reach Silver (just missing 2 new releases at the moment) but overall I've read 24 on my way to Gold!

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "I think I might just say I've finished this challenge - I have more than doubled the gold challenge with over 85 read so I won't record any more in here:)"

Well done and congrats, Brenda. You're amazing :) I still have quite a way to go to reach Gold. Better get a wriggle on seeing as we are in July :)

[Leonie]

I'm always in awe of your ability to read so many books, Brenda! :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks girls:) I'm grateful I have it Leonie:)

[Belinda]

Brenda wrote: "I think I might just say I've finished this challenge - I have more than doubled the gold challenge with over 85 read so I won't record any more in here:)"

That's a shame...I always check out what you've been reading as you have very similar tastes to mine. I will have to go back over your list and see what you've recommended...

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "I think I might just say I've finished this challenge - I have more than doubled the gold challenge with over 85 read so I won't record any more in here:)"

I always thought I was a fast reader till I encountered Brenda. Well done Brenda. I have only read 42.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Belinda wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I think I might just say I've finished this challenge - I have more than doubled the gold challenge with over 85 read so I won't record any more in here:)"

That's a shame...I always..."

Thanks Belinda:) If you want to check my personal challenge list, all the Aussie books I read are listed in there. I'll continue with that list until the end of the year:)

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

You won't miss out on any of my Aussie reads that way:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I think I might just say I've finished this challenge - I have more than doubled the gold challenge with over 85 read so I won't record any more in here:)"

I always thought I was a ..."

Thanks Dale:) 42 is pretty awesome!