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Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
No problems Neil. Enjoy your reading whether it be Aussie or non Aussie:) You can post your reads in the "What are you currently reading" thread if you like, others love to see what people are reading as it helps add books to our TBRs!!
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Thanks, Brenda, I never knew that! I've edited my post accordingly.
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You're welcome! It's good when you learn something new like that...makes it easier for you:)
All right - basic list done (although some still to be chosen) I'm trying to be an overachiever and go for Gold!!!Female Authors
Dark Angels Series / Keri Arthur
Shadowfell / Juliet Marillier
The Censor's Library: Uncovering the Lost History of Australia's Banned Books / Nicole Moore
TBC / Liz Byrski
The Girl in the Hard Hat / Loretta Hill
Burial Rites / Hannah Kent
Male Authors
Ned Kelly / Peter FitzSimons
Dr. Nikola / Guy Boothby
Bad Debts / Peter Temple
ROGER ASCHAM AND THE KING'S LOST GIRL / Matthew Reilly
The Magic Pudding / Norman Lindsay
The Clockwork Rocket / Greg Egan
Debut Novels
The Dying Trade / Peter Corris
You Can't See Round Corners / Jon Cleary
The Ruins of Gorlan / John Flanagan
New Releases
The Arrows of Time / Greg Egan
The Girl in the Yellow Vest / Loretta Hill
4 more TBA
Classics
Picnic At Hanging Rock / Picnic At Hanging Rock
The Mystery of a Hansom Cab / Fergus Hume
They're a Weird Mob / Nino Culotta
Fantasy
Mistress to the Crown / Isolde Martyn
The Hall of Lost Footsteps / Sara Douglass
The Named / Marianne Curley
Historical Fiction
The Lieutenant / Kate Grenville
Boney novels - Arthur Upfield
The Tailor's Girl / Fiona McIntosh
Genre (have picked Crime as Fantasy is already covered!)
Michael Robotham not sure which one yet
The High Commissioner / Jon Cleary
4 more TBA
Rachel wrote: "OK, I think I'm there - any further suggestions welcome though:2 x Female Authors:
Helene Young - Full Moon Bay
Rachael Johns - Outback Dreams
2 x Male Authors:
Greg Barron - Rotten Gods
Liam ..."
Rachel, I think the The Potato Factory was one of Bryce Courtenay best books! ...dare I say, I was never a big fan of many of his later books...there I've said it :{
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Rachel wrote: "OK, so I've nearly finalised my list to upload.Can anyone recommend an Australian historical fiction novel to add to my Bronze list, and (not being from here originally), is Bryce Courtney's "The..."
Hi Rachel, soooo many good ones to choose from..I think any Historical Fiction that has been mentioned and/or reviewed in these forums are worth a look and will not disappoint.
Just realised that I have an uncorrected proof of an Aussie New Release so I'll be adding The Tea Chest
as one of my New Releases. The second one still to be advised.
Rachel wrote: "Julie wrote: "Rachel wrote: "OK, so I've nearly finalised my list to upload.Can anyone recommend an Australian historical fiction novel to add to my Bronze list, and (not being from here original..."
Lol...it's all good ;-)
Here is my Bronze 2014 Aussie Challenge list:The Night Guest
- Debut Novel
These Broken Stars - Fantasy
Gang of Four - Female author
All That I Am - Female author
A Town Like Alice - Classic
The Rosie Project - Male author
The Light Between Oceans - Historical fictionTBA X 2 New Release
Favorite genre - Crime
Black Tideand
Bad DebtsAppreciate any suggestions on new releases
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2 x Female Authors:
Helene Young - Full Moon Bay
Rachael Johns - Outback Dreams
2 x Male Authors:
Greg Barron - Rotten Gods
Liam ..."
Rachel, could you please edit your list and link the books for us? If you're not sure how, go to "add book/author" at the top right hand side of this comment box, click on that, put the book title or ISBN into the search box, when you have the correct title in the drop down box, click add. The same thing can be done with the cover and with the author.. just follow the prompts. Thanks...it just makes it easier for us to check out your choices and maybe choose them for ourselves:)
PS. Helene Young's book is Half Moon Bay Half Moon Bay 2 x Female Authors:
Helene Young - Full Moon Bay
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The Night Guest
- Debut Novel[book:These Broken Stars|131..."Great list Jill, check out the new releases thread as we go through the year, also what people have chosen in here - you'll probably work some appropriate ones out that way:) https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Right, sorted. I'm going for Bronze and then see how I go.Female Authors
and
The Secret River
Male Authors
Ransom
Debut Novel
The Dressmaker
New Releases
Safe Harbour
Classic
My Brilliant Career
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Favourite Genre
Hopefully I can get a few books read and tick off a few books on a couple of different TBR lists and I can complete a couple of different challenges I've signed up for :S
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The Old School by P.M. Newton
Rachel wrote: "OK, here's my amended/updated list (with links!)
2 x female authors
Half Moon Bay
Outback Dreams
2 x male authors
Rotten Gods
[book:Predator Strike..."
Had a huge clean up in preparation for New year's celebrations and realised I have an uncorrected proof of Deserving Death
by Katherine Howell so now have my second New release for this challenge. I love my job!!! Haven't said that 100 times or more. :)
Ok, Here's my list for 2014 Aussie Author Challenge:1. 2 x Female Authors
The Happy Endings Book Club by Jane Tara
Angel Puss by Colleen McCullough
2. 2 x Male Authors
Journey To The Stone Country by Alex Miller
Winter by John Marsden
3. 1 x Debut Novel
Fractured by Dawn Barker
4. 2 x 2014 New Release
The Grass Castle by Karen Viggers
Paruku The Desert Brumby by Jesse Blackadder
5. 1 x Classic
TBA.....had to remove this choice as I have already read it.
6. 1 x Fantasy
Treespeaker by Katie W. Stewart
7. 1 x Historical Fiction
Hannah by Raymond W. Clarke
The Daughters of Mars by Thomas Keneally
8. 2 x Favourite Genre
Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks
*9. Plus an unspecified number from my TBR's :)
Thanks to all the goodreads reviewers for helping me decide.
I've suggested Streets on a Map as a purchase at my library, so just waiting now to see if they buy it...
Cool! Thanks Kathryn. I have done that at times for other authors too.
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Streets on a Map: Journey Through Changes by Dale Harcombe was very enjoyable - a great female author to add to your lists:)
Thanks for the vote of confidence Brenda.
I was going to go for Bronze but my list just kept growing. So I'm going for Silver . Female Authors -
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- The Vale Girl by Nelika McDonald
Male Authors - Hamlet by John Marsden
- The Family Law by Benjamin Law
- Breath by Tim Winton
- Death Most Definite by Trent Jamieson
New Release - The Cobra Queen by Tara Moss
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Fantasy -Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta
- Silvermay by James Moloney
Debut Novel -
- Good Oil by Laura Buzo
Classic - Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay
- I Came To Say Goodbye by Caroline Overington
Favourite Genre -
Shadow Kin by M.J. Scott
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- Darkness Unbound by Keri Arthur
Historical - The Wild Girl by Kate Forsyth
- Glory Girl by Peter Yeldham
Fingers crossed I picked well.
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Brenda wrote: "Great list Davina!"Thanks Brenda. I was a little concerned with my Classic and Historical pick. Way out of my comfort zone there. But that's why it's a challenge isn't it? Maybe I'll love them.
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Thanks Brenda. I was a little concerned with my Classic and Historical pick. Way out of my comfort zone there. But that's why it's a challenge isn't it? Maybe I'l..."
That's right...and hopefully you will:)
Not long till this challenge starts :) I'm very excited :))
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A question: I'm reading Cocaine Blues and really enjoying it...should I read them in order?
Depends how pedantic you are, Brenda! I'm pedantic enough to need to read them in order, but it probably doesn't matter really. And it's almost half past midnight here so it's now 2014. I could start reading, but will probably wait til I wake up later in the morning!! Happy New Year to all!
Happy new year to you all. The challenge begins.... Whoo hoo!
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A question: I'm reading Cocaine Blues and really enjoying it...should I read them in order?"
I would read them in order. There is a bit of character development along the way and some important characters come and go. Anyway it's always fun to read a whole series from start to finish!
Have just purchased my first read for this challenge. Splashdance Silver by Tansy Rayner Roberts (debut novel). Now, what should I do? The ironing or the reading?
Leonie wrote: "Have just purchased my first read for this challenge. Splashdance Silver by Tansy Rayner Roberts (debut novel). Now, what should I do? The ironing or the reading?"
Ooh, let me think!!!
Just remember, Leonie, the ironing will still be there tomorrow if you don't get to it today!!
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Now, what should I do? The ironing ..."
***So will the book;P***
Read of course;)
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And it's almost half past midnight here so it's now 2014. I could s..."
Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I'm sure you will:) Enjoy all your festivities Phrynne!!
A question: I'm reading Cocaine Blues and really enjoying it...should I read them in order?"
I would read ..."
Thanks girls, I only own #1 & #3 that's why the question:) I'll read them in order I think though, as I do agree with the character development in series...
I'm in - with Bronze
2 x Female Authors
The Tailors Girl by Fiona Mcintosh The Tailor's Girl
Broken Nation: Australians in the Great War
by Joan Beaumont Broken Nation: Australians in the Great War
The Happy Endings Book Club
by Jane Tara The Happy Endings Book Club
2 x Male Authors
The Tournament
by Matthew Reilly The Tournament
1 x Debut Novel
Hades by Candice Fox Hades
2 x 2014 New Release
1 x Classic
1 x Fantasy
1 x Historical Fiction
2 x Favourite Genre
I will update the rest of the list later
2 x Female Authors
The Tailors Girl by Fiona Mcintosh The Tailor's Girl
Broken Nation: Australians in the Great War
by Joan Beaumont Broken Nation: Australians in the Great War
The Happy Endings Book Club
by Jane Tara The Happy Endings Book Club
2 x Male Authors
The Tournament
by Matthew Reilly The Tournament
1 x Debut Novel
Hades by Candice Fox Hades
2 x 2014 New Release
1 x Classic
1 x Fantasy
1 x Historical Fiction
2 x Favourite Genre
I will update the rest of the list later
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2 x Female Authors
The Tailors Girl by Fiona Mcintosh
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Broken Nation: Australians in the Great War
by Joan Beaumo..."
Michelle to get the links of the books (and the cover pics if you want) go to "add book/author" in this comment box, type in your book and hit "search". When it comes up, choose the correct one and hit "add"...it will then appear here in the comment box. Saves you doing the copy/paste of the actual book itself:)
Great list so far too!
Great challenge. Think I will go for bronze, although I may well read more. The only one I'm sure of so far will be the Greg Barron that will come out mid-year :-)
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Sounds good Tango! I'll add that one too I expect:) Tell Greg to let us (me) know when it's to be released please!
Hello and happy new year I'm in for the bronze level, so far....
Female authors
The Girl in Steel-Capped Boots
As Darkness Falls
Male authors Bereft
True History of the Kelly Gang
Debut novel
After the Fall: A Novel
New release
TBA
Classic
Dark Places
Fantasy
Daughter of the Forest
Historical
The Dressmaker
Own pick
Bitter Greens: A Novel
Mercy
Done my first book for the yearHistorical Fiction, although it could also go under Favourite Genre - Crime
The Barrakee Mystery / Arthur W. Upfield
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Just finished my first challenge book, well first book ever for 2014 - female Australian author and a fantastic 5 star read. I was devastated when it came to an end...but it's not the end, there is a book 3 coming out at some stage!It is:
Chasing the Valley 2: Borderlands by Skye Melki-Wegner
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Going for Gold in Aussie Challenge. My choices so far:2 x New Release
1 x Classic
1 x Fantasy
Walking Shadows
1 x Historical Fiction
1 x Debut Novel
2 x Favourite Genre (Crime)
Hades
2 x Female Authors
2 x Male Authors
Balance of Aussie Author books to complete challenge.
A Few Right Thinking Men
Mad Men, Bad Girls
Good News, Bad News
Cold Grave
The Waddi Tree
Pink Tide
The Murrumbidgee Kid
Will add more books as I go along.
Now to enjoy!!!
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Sally when you search for your book, the main one comes up...under "add" you will see "other editions". Just click on that and it will bring up the one you want:)
Sally wrote: "This is my first reading challenge, too, so I'm very excited! I'm going for the bronze challenge. Here is my list:
2 x FEMALE AUTHOR
March by Geraldine Brooks
[book:Th..."