February Challenge - A Post Apocalyptic Summer

[Carol]

just added Alien Species Intervention Books 1-3 - and it's a FREE e-book from Amazon until 28th Jan. :) Looks awesome, has some great reviews.

[Ashleigh]

Elaine wrote: "Thanks Liam I appreciate the feedback as it is a genre I'm not really familiar with...even at work I struggle with it!!! I really want to read Wool so hopefully it will come through..."

Elaine, I have read Gone I thought it was pretty good and I got through it rather quick. Young kids running a muck with no adults. It has a sci-fi edge to it. Have not got around to reading any more of the series though.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carol wrote: "just added Alien Species Intervention Books 1-3 - and it's a FREE e-book from Amazon until 28th Jan. :) Looks awesome, has some great reviews."

For those interested: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

April wrote: "I think I might join this one as my first challenge with the group and read The Giver also, huge Alexander Skarsgard fan, so I'm keen to read the book before the film comes out (:"

Welcome April, lovely to have you with us:) Great you can join your first challenge - this will be a good one I think!

If you'd like to introduce yourself here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... everyone else can say hi! :)

[Gary]

I agree, this looks like a great challenge. So many books I've learnt about and now want to read!

[Natty]

I'm in with this challenge - first one for the year and actually I think I first ever challenge I ever got a chance to do...woohooo :)
Like others I been putting off reading the Divergent Series and now I got the perfect opp to read and just going through my book shelves I found I own so may even get to this one too...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Looks like Divergent is going to get a work-out in February;)

[Marianne]

Elaine wrote: "Marianne wrote: "seeing as I just picked this up @ Salvos for $3, I will read , maybe too, if I get time..."

That's awesome Marianne. How ..."

Yes, I just keep checking the charity stores on the day I go out to see my Mum..........

[Elaine]

дshləigh wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Thanks Liam I appreciate the feedback as it is a genre I'm not really familiar with...even at work I struggle with it!!! I really want to read Wool so hopefully it wi..."

Thanks Ashleigh. It sounds pretty good, just not sure if it qualifies for this challenge. My first choice is Wool but I'm not sure if I'll get it in time.

[Elaine]

Marianne wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Marianne wrote: "seeing as I just picked this up @ Salvos for $3, I will read , maybe too, if I get time..."

That's awesome..."

Well it seems to be working pretty well for you Marianne. Good for you.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

I can vouch that Wool is fantastic. Whoever it was who put me onto it, thanks. Dale maybe?

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The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf! I've been wanting to read it for a while now.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Tanvi wrote: "The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf! I've been wanting to read it for a while now."

I'm not sure this one would qualify Tanvi? It's science fiction/dystopian isn't it?

Anyone else thoughts on this one?

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "Tanvi wrote: "The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf! I've been wanting to read it for a while now."

I'm not sure this one would qualify Tanvi? It's science fiction/dystopian isn't it?

..."

Brenda I've checked some reviews and one person said a blend of Indigenous Dreamtime and a post apocalyptic world in which man destroyed our environment

I was thinking about reading this one too.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mish wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Tanvi wrote: "The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf! I've been wanting to read it for a while now."

I'm not sure this one would qualify Tanvi? It's science fiction/dystop..."

I checked the genre shelves and no-one had shelved it under apocalyptic, that's why I asked...but I'm fine with it if others think it is:)

Go for it Tanvi and Mish:) (and thanks Mish)

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

First sentence of the description; "The Reckoning destroyed civilisation."

I'd say that qualifies :P

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Liam wrote: "First sentence of the description; "The Reckoning destroyed civilisation."

I'd say that qualifies :P"

Thanks Liam:)

[Maria]

I'm going to read Twinmaker by Adelaide author Sean Williams

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Oh another Sean Williams that would qualify; The Crooked Letter

[Jackmeister]

I choose, by Scott Nicholson.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

And it's only 5 more sleeps until everyone can start!!!

[Belinda]

I'm going to read What Remains

I've no idea what it's going to be like. I stumbled across it in my search to find an Australian post-apocalyptic writer so I could count in towards my Aussie author challenge.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Belinda wrote: "I'm going to read What Remains

I've no idea what it's going to be like. I stumbled across it in my search to find an Australian post-apocalyptic writer so I could count in towards ..."

Sounds ... different Belinda! But it has some great reviews and you've done well finding one which covers both challenges. I hope you enjoy it, and I'll be interested in your thoughts when you're done:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Just over 4 hours for the first starters bringing in February:)

[Sandra]

AR Apocalyptic February 2014 Challenge

Taken from the Apocalyptic Book Links

Something from the Nightside 1/2/14 ★★★★



The Nightside, part of a realm under/beside London seems to be in another dimension ~ it's always 3am in the morning. Some things only like the dark.

This is a seriously bad place for those not aware and not prepared. John Taylor was born in the Nightside. Many creatures fear him coming back.

There were lots of subtle culture references, and also lots of stereotypes, but I've gotta say, I loved the 60's Coke and the casual mention of the 5 Tracy brothers and comments like "the plaque rats go around in pairs cause they're frightened."

Lots of strange people in the Nightside, doing lots of strange things. Probably strangest of all is the Timeslip, where John finds out he causes the end of human civilisation if he goes looking for his mother.

It really reminds me of Kolchak: The Night Stalker TV show, from way back. The action is very TV episode-like as well, like it'd fit between ad breaks.

I'm looking forward to reading the next one in the series, but I don't feel a great need to read it now, next month will be fine.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sandra wrote: "AR Apocalyptic February 2014 Challenge

Taken from the Apocalyptic Book Links

Something from the Nightside 1/2/14 ★★★★



The Nightside..."

Well that didn't take you long Sandra!! The first day isn't even over yet;)

[Sally906]

I have started - and almost half way through - Red Queen by Honey Brown. Considering it is not action packed, and only 3 characters in isolation, I am riveted.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Glad you're enjoying it Sally :)

[Sandra]

Brenda wrote: "Well that didn't take you long Sandra!! The first day isn't even over yet;) "


Once I started, I couldn't seem to stop plus it seemed short at only 230 pgs :)

[Ashleigh]

I was a naughty and started Wool Omnibus (Silo, #1) on the 31st. Stayed up last night reading because I just need to know what happens! 240 pages to go. I may have to rethink what I want to read this month . . . . Silo series.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

дshləigh wrote: "I was a naughty and started Wool Omnibus (Silo, #1) on the 31st. Stayed up last night reading because I just need to know what happens! 240 pages to go. I may have to rethink what I..."

It is quite good

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sandra wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Well that didn't take you long Sandra!! The first day isn't even over yet;) "


Once I started, I couldn't seem to stop plus it seemed short at only 230 pgs :)"

That's fair enough:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I started mine this morning Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

[Sally906]

Ok. I have finished Red Queen by Honey Brown.

Still mulling over what I have read. Has got 4 stars right now but this could change when I write my review.

[Belinda]

More than half way through What Remains. Very easy to read. A bit Young Adult for me but okay. Hopefully there's a big twist to come - seems to be plodding along too easily at the moment.

If I finish this one quickly, I'd really like to re-read Z for Zachariah. I had to read it in high school and I hear it's about to be made into a movie so it would be good to revise it.

[Briar]

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. Been meaning to read this book for years.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Persephone wrote: "Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. Been meaning to read this book for years."

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Ok. I have finished Red Queen by Honey Brown.

Still mulling over what I have read. Has got 4 stars right now but this could change when I write my review."

I'll be interested in your review Sally:)

[Belinda]

3 days in, well I actually finished it last night so 2 days in and challenge complete! I stayed up and finished What Remains last night and I really enjoyed it! It did get more exciting and thrilling and un-put-downable, if such a word! Nicole R. Taylor is classed as Urban Fantasy so I'm hoping I can class this as my Fantasy novel in the Aussie Author Challenge if possible???

[Belinda]

Well, I couldn't get a copy of Z for Zachariah from my library, nor is it sold on Kindle, so Plan B, I found a copy of The Road on my bookshelf that I must have picked up on a bargain table some time ago so I'll read that instead.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Belinda wrote: "Well, I couldn't get a copy of Z for Zachariah from my library, nor is it sold on Kindle, so Plan B, I found a copy of The Road on my bookshelf that I must have picked up o..."

That one definitely qualifies Belinda:)

[Jessica]

I started reading The Maze Runner today as my first book for this challenge and I'm loving the book so much! I'm up to chapter 9 and I hope to finish it by next week!

[Ashleigh]

Jessica (thebookquotation) wrote: "I started reading The Maze Runner today as my first book for this challenge and I'm loving the book so much! I'm up to chapter 9 and I hope to finish it by next week!"

I loved it, the whole series is great! I hope you like them all.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins last night. 5★s

Review to follow

[Kira]

I'm going to read World After by Susan Ee.

[Jessica]

I finished reading The Maze Runner 20 minutes ago. I didn't put the book down as soon as I had left my TAFE class this afternoon. I was originally going to read until I got home, but I just could not put it down! I want to read the other books but I need to focus on reading these books I have for one of my assignments that begins in April and ends in the last week of May.

[Sally906]

Jessica (thebookquotation) wrote: "I finished reading The Maze Runner 20 minutes ago. I didn't put the book down as soon as I had left my TAFE class this afternoon. I was originally going to read until I got home, b..."

That's good to hear - my daughter raved over it as well and has past the whole trilogy over to me.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Jessica (thebookquotation) wrote: "I finished reading The Maze Runner 20 minutes ago. I didn't put the book down as soon as I had left my TAFE class this afternoon. I was originally going to read until I got home, b..."

Glad to hear it's good!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Kira wrote: "I'm going to read World After by Susan Ee."

I keep meaning to read that too. Must find out what happened to Raffe, Penryn and Paige!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "Finished Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins last night. 5★s

Review to follow"

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