Aussie Author Challenge 2014 Showing 301-350 of 1,146

[Chris]

Does Hannah Richell qualify as an Aussie Author???

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Christina wrote: "Does Hannah Richell qualify as an Aussie Author???"

Yes she's Aussie Christina:)

[Chris]

Yippee! Thanks Brenda!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're welcome;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "My 7th finished - Female author - Unforgivable by Sharon Robards

Review to follow"

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My 8th finished - Debut author - Red Queen by Honey Brown

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

[Sally906]

Gary wrote: "Given the cricket is on in Sydney now I think I'll read Death Before Wicket."
My goodness a Phryne Fisher I haven't read. How can I have missed this one? Going to rectify this little omission!

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Finished my third one, The Singer of All Songs. Review here.

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "My 8th finished - Debut author - Red Queen by Honey Brown

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

Gosh you're zooming through them Brenda!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "My 8th finished - Debut author - Red Queen by Honey Brown

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

Gosh you're zooming through them ..."

Thanks Sally:)

[Sally]

I'm rather shamefaced to say that I've only just finished my first book for the challenge, but it was a great one - Eyrie by Tim Winton. It's a wonderful snapshot of Australia in 2013, its good points and bad, and once more had flawed characters with great depth, and an ending that left me gasping. It's my new favourite Tim Winton book, and since he's my favourite Aussie author, that's saying a lot!

Review coming soon!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally wrote: "I'm rather shamefaced to say that I've only just finished my first book for the challenge, but it was a great one - Eyrie by Tim Winton. It's a wonderful snapshot of ..."

Great that you enjoyed it Sally. I have this one on my TBR and am about #65 in the queue at the library! I'll check out your review when you get it done:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've finished my 9th - Female author - Music Box by Anya Allyn 5★s

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

[Sally906]

Sally wrote: "I'm rather shamefaced to say that I've only just finished my first book for the challenge, but it was a great one - Eyrie by Tim Winton. It's a wonderful snapshot of ..."

I have that one scheduled for a book discussion later on the year - looking forwards to it even though Tim Winton can be a like 'em or love 'em read for me.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 10th - another Author debut - A Savage Garden by Chris Muir 4.5★s

Review to follow closer to publication

[Sallyann]

I've finished my second book, After the Fall which was an interesting read of two married couples torn apart by an affair. Now reading Jilted by Rachael Johns, not sure if I put this on my challenge, but looking forward to it!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sallyann wrote: "I've finished my second book, After the Fall which was an interesting read of two married couples torn apart by an affair. Now reading Jilted by Rachael Johns, not sure if I put thi..."

Jilted by Rachael Johns would certainly qualify Sallyann...female author:)

[Sallyann]

Yes, but I didnt list it as part of my bronze challenge. Maybe I'll add it as part of the silver challenge - I'm sure I'll read enough books to qualify for that one!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sallyann wrote: "Yes, but I didnt list it as part of my bronze challenge. Maybe I'll add it as part of the silver challenge - I'm sure I'll read enough books to qualify for that one!"

Just add it in, e.g. edit your original post and add it, and then keep a tally on the total now and then through the year, you might be surprised how easily you get to 24:)

[Mell]

Going for bronze..

1. Female Author: Dollhouse by Anya Allyn
2. Female Author: Jilted by Rachael Johns
3. Male Author: Jessica by Bryce Courtenay
4. Male Author: Cloudstreet by Tim Winton
5. Debut: Loaded by Christos Tsiolkas
6. 2014 Release Don't Know What You've Got Till It's Gone by Gemma Crisp
7. 2014 Release: The Girl in the Yellow Vest by Loretta Hill
8. Classic: A Woman Of The Future by David Ireland
9. Fantasy: Darkness Unbound by Keri Arthur
10. Historical: Bittersweet by Colleen McCullough
11. Chick-Lit: Saving Wishes by G.J. Walker-Smith
12. Chick-Lit: Losing It by Julia Lawrinson

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melissa wrote: "Going for bronze..

1. Female Author: Dollhouse by Anya Allyn
2. Female Author: Jilted by Rachael Johns
3. Male Author: [book:Jessi..."

An excellent list Melissa - good luck:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#11 - New Release (1/2/14) -The Grass Castle by Karen Viggers 5★s

Review to follow

[Belinda]

Goodness, 10 books already! I've just finished my first

The Harp In The South

1 down 11 to go, and 1 female author read.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "#11 - New Release (1/2/14) -The Grass Castle by Karen Viggers 5★s

Review to follow"

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

[Deb]

Deb wrote: "Going for Gold in Aussie Challenge. My choices so far:

2 x New Release


Monkey Business
The Girl in the Yellow Vest

Classic

[book:Wake In Fright: Text Classics|..."

[Deb]

7 books down in my Gold Challenge... looking good so far!! Enjoying all the great Aussie Authors.

[Deb]

Sallyann wrote: "Wow, you are flying through the challenge! I enjoyed Loretta Hills' book, I think I have another of hers in my reading stack. I found it a little too cutesy in parts, but it won't stop me from tryi..."

I've just finished Loretta's 3rd book, it was great. I have enjoyed her first two last year. Highly recommend. :)

[Kathryn]

I forgot when I listed my books for this challenge that I was intending to read The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough so I didn't include it at the time. But I've just finished it (and loved it!!) and am including it in the Australian Classic section, taking my intended total up to 16 (creeping closer and closer toward the Silver level!!) and making my current total books read up to 4.

I think I'd better start on one of my other yearly challenges soon and give this one a rest for a while!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Rachel wrote: "OK, so I'm onto my second book in the challenge and have posted my review for Greg Barron's "Rotten Gods" here Rotten Gods which I thoroughly enjoyed.

Can't believe how many books ..."

Here's the link to your review Rachel:) Great review too:)

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

[Belinda]

I suppose it would be cheating if I added all the children's books I've been reading with my girls wouldn't it? They're both doing the Premier's Reading Challenge so we're reading lots of books from Australian authors. Maybe I can keep a separate list?...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Belinda wrote: "I suppose it would be cheating if I added all the children's books I've been reading with my girls wouldn't it? They're both doing the Premier's Reading Challenge so we're reading lots of books fro..."

A separate list would be a great idea Belinda:) So, an adults and a children's challenge:)

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "A separate list would be a great idea Belinda:) So, an adults and a children's challenge:) ..."

I have 3 young grandchildren so always on the lookout for children's books - both picture books and 'big' writing.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#12 - Debut author - Sinister Intent by Karen M. Davis 4★s

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

[Carlie]

2 books into the challenge :)

Female Author- The Memory Trap by Andrea Goldsmith. 3 stars
Debut novel- Burial Rites by Hannah Kent 4 1/2 stars

Good luck everyone!

[Dale]

My latest read for the Aussie author challenge was a children's fantasyFirelight of Heaven. This is not a picture book but more for older children

[Belinda]

Female Author Edward the Emu
Hey Jack! the Scary Solo
Billie B Brown: The Bully Buster

1 x Male Author The Naked Penguin

1 x Classic The Magic Pudding

1 x Historical Fiction Playing Beatie Bow

1 x Fantasy Emily and the Dragon

I'll keep updating as I go - will have to do some research on the other genres...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carlie wrote: "2 books into the challenge :)

Female Author- The Memory Trap by Andrea Goldsmith. 3 stars
Debut novel- Burial Rites by Hannah Kent 4 1/2 stars

Good luck everyone!"

The Memory Trap by Andrea Goldsmith
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent

[Elaine]

Haven't started this challenge yet but have decided to change my two female authors and will now be reading Wolfsangel and The Tailor's Girl

[Kathryn]

Elaine wrote: "Haven't started this challenge yet but have decided to change my two female authors and will now be reading Wolfsangel..."

Ah, the best laid plans...! So far, I haven't actually made any substitutions, I've just added in extras while still intending to read my original choices, but I'm not sure whether I'll have enough time in the end to read my original ones...

Anyway, here's another couple of additions for my list - I suggested my library purchase Streets on a Map: Journey Through Changes by our own Dale Harcombe and I received a notification that it is waiting patiently for me at the library! So I will add that as one of my female authors. And I just downloaded Burial Rites by Hannah Kent as an audiobook so will add that as one of my debut novels.

I finished one of my classics this evening, Seven Little Australians by Ethel Turner - 3 stars.

[Dale]

Kathryn wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Haven't started this challenge yet but have decided to change my two female authors and will now be reading Wolfsangel..."

Ah, the bes..."

Glad your library got it in for you Kathryn. It is one way each of us can help our Aussie authors. If we can't afford to buy the book we can always ask our library to get it in. I have done that for other Aussie authors in the past.

[Kathryn]

Dale wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Haven't started this challenge yet but have decided to change my two female authors and will now be reading Wolfsangel...."

I actually ordered Streets on a Map: Journey Through Changes at both of my local libraries! I forgot I'd requested it at the one where it has come in when I put in a request at the other one! And I can see the second one (where I've now cancelled my reservation) has ordered 3 copies for 3 of its branches! So I'm getting the word out there (even if partly inadvertently!) :-)

[Kathryn]

I finished The Green Mill Murder by Kerry Greenwood this morning. I really enjoy listening to the Phryne Fisher mysteries narrated by Stephanie Daniels - adds an extra element to the experience!

So this is my updated list, since I've added a few extras in since starting this challenge!

Female authors
The Secret River by Kate Grenville 4 stars
The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty
Streets on a Map: Journey Through Changes by Dale Harcombe

Male authors
The Street Sweeper by Elliot Perlman
Suspect by Michael Robotham

Debut novel
Far Horizon by Tony Park - this was my original choice, but I've just read:
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion - so if I run out of time, I'll use this as my debut novel! Loved this one - 5 stars
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent - Just downloaded as an audiobook

New releases
Unforgivable by Sharon Robards - 3 stars (3.5, if I could) and another TBA, depending on availability
Possibilities:
Losing Kate by Kylie Kaden

Classic
The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough - 4 stars
Seven Little Australians by Ethel Turner - 3 stars
The Women In Black by Madeleine St. John

Fantasy
Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth

Historical fiction
It Takes A Village by Christine Stinson
Bereft by Chris Womersley

Favourite genre - mystery
Poet's Cottage by Josephine Pennicott
The Green Mill Murder by Kerry Greenwood - 3 stars

[Dale]

Kathryn wrote: "Dale wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Haven't started this challenge yet but have decided to change my two female authors and will now be reading Wolfsangel[bookcover:Wolfsang..."

Thank you Kathryn and good on your library.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kathryn wrote: "I finished The Green Mill Murder by Kerry Greenwood this morning. I really enjoy listening to the Phryne Fisher mysteries narrated by Stephanie Daniels - adds an extra ..."

Looking good Kathryn!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great review Rachel:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 13th - Favourite Genre - The Killing Hands by P.D. Martin 5★s

Review to follow

[Deb]

Finished my second book in this challenge - début novel 4*'s

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "Finished my 13th - Favourite Genre - The Killing Hands by P.D. Martin 5★s

Review to follow"

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished 14th - New Release - Beams Falling by P.M. Newton 3★s

Review to follow closer to publication

[Leonie]

Just finished Splashdance Silver by Tansy Rayner Roberts 3★s

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