Rochelle (Create my own goal 30 books)

[Rochelle]

I am participating in the Australian Women Writers Challenge again this year and will be reading and reviewing 30 books. I loved the challenge last year and am very excited to be a part of it again.

[Rochelle]

Hi Everyone! I have read my first book for the AWW2014 challenge.I read the very funny YA paranormal romance Almost Deadby the brilliantKaz Delaney A 5 star read.
I got my copy signed at the book launch, so if you'd like to see pictures you can read the review on my blog or you can read it here on Goodreads

[Rochelle]

Hi Everyone! I've read my 2nd book for the challenge, How to Keep a Boy from Kissing Youby the wonderful Tara EglingtonIt is a hilarious YA contemporary romance that will have you loling repeatedly. Another 5 star read.
You can read it my blog or here on Goodreads

[Rochelle]

I have read my third book for the challenge. I read The Grass Castleby Karen Viggersyou can read my review on here or on my blog

[Rochelle]

I have read my fourth book for the challenge the YA rural romance Jumping Fences by Karen Wood you can read my review here on Goodreads or on my blog

[Brenda]

Rochelle wrote: "I have read my fourth book for the challenge the YA rural romance Jumping Fences by Karen Wood you can read my review here on Goodreads or on my blog "

Great review Rochelle - I've added to my TBR:)

[Rochelle]

Brenda wrote: "Rochelle wrote: "I have read my fourth book for the challenge the YA rural romance Jumping Fences by Karen Wood you can read my review here on Goodreads or on my ..."

Thanks Brenda, I hope you enjoy it :)

[Bec]

I love Karen's series Diamond Spirit - so do the kids at the High School I work at. This is on the top of my list to read

[Rochelle]

I haven't read those yet, but Jumping Fences was really good, hope you enjoy it when you get around to reading it :)

[Bec]

Have you read Riding on Air by Maggie Gilbert - its a great book too I'm waiting for to come out in print so I can get it for the school

[Rochelle]

No I haven't, but I just checked it out and it sounds interesting so I added it. Thanks :)

[Rochelle]

Hi Everyone, I read my fifth book for the challenge: Nymph by debut author Tonya Alexandra Very romantic and great for lovers of Greek mythology.
You can check out my 4 star review on my blog or here on Goodreads

[Sharon]

Great review Rochelle :)

[Rochelle]

Sharon wrote: "Great review Rochelle :)"

Thanks :)

[Rochelle]

I have read my 6th book for the challenge Forget Me Not by Stacey Nash

You can check out my review on my blog or here on Goodreads

[Brenda]

Here's your goodreads review Rochelle:)

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

[Rochelle]

I have read my 7th book for the challenge How to Convince a Boy to Kiss Youby Tara Eglington

You can check out my 5 star review on my blog or here on Goodreads

[Rochelle]

Brenda wrote: "Here's your goodreads review Rochelle:)

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

Thanks Brenda! I'll edit the above post :)

[Brenda]

No problems Rochelle:)

[Rochelle]

I just finished the 8th book for the challenge House for all Seasons by Jenn J. McLeod
I loved it, it was a great story of friendship set in a small town. You can see my review on my blog or on Goodreads here

[Rochelle]

I just realised I haven't told you about the 9th book I read for the challenge. Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy was a 5 star middle grade. I read this one with my 8 year old son and he loved it. You can check out my review here on Goodreads or on my blog.

I have also finished my tenth book for the challenge. Thornwood House It was another 5 star read, this one for the grown ups though. It was one of last years 50 books you can't put down, and I wholeheartedly agree.
You can check out my review on my blog
Or here on Goodreads.

[Rochelle]

I have finished my 11th book for the challenge.Broken by Marianne Curley
A fantastic paranormal romance for YA.

You can check out my review here on Goodreads or on my blog.

[Rochelle]

I have finished my 12th review for the challenge. I read Alexander Altmann A10567 by Suzy Zail A heart breaking but also heartwarming story of a 14 year old boy trying to survive Auschwitz. YA, but I recommend it to everyone. You can read my goodreads review here or the review on my blog.

[Leonie]

Rochelle wrote: "I have finished my 12th review for the challenge. I read Alexander Altmann A10567 by Suzy Zail A heart breaking but also heartwarming story of a 14 year old boy try..."

Nice review Rochelle. Am going to put that one on my TBR.

[Rochelle]

Glad to hear it, it really is a great read.

[Rochelle]

I have finished my 13th book for the challenge. Shimmerby Paula Weston A great third installment to The Rephaim series. You can read my review here on Goodreads. or on my blog.

[Rochelle]

I have finished my 14th book for the challenge. I read The Wedding Season by Su Dharmapala it was a great read.

You can read my review on my blog, or here on Goodreads.

[Rochelle]

I just read my 15th book meaning I am half way through my goal, yay! I read The January Wish by Juliet Madison I really enjoyed this sweet romance and will be looking out for more books by Juliet.

You can read my review here on Goodreads or on my blog

[Rochelle]

I just read my 16th book for the challenge. I read Lyrebird Hill by Anna Romer I loved it and highly recommend it.

You can read my review on my blog
or here on Goodreads

[Rochelle]

I just read my 17th book for this challenge. The Book of Days by K.A. Barker a great YA fantasy.

You can read my review on my blog
or here on Goodreads

[Debbie]

You are going great guns!

[Rochelle]

Debbie wrote: "You are going great guns!"

Thank you!

[Rochelle]

I just finished my 18th book for this challenge. I read The Falcon Throne by Karen Miller I highly recommend it for people who love dark fantasy.

You can read my review here on Goodreads or on my blog.

[Rochelle]

I've now read my 19th book for this challenge. I read The Cinderella Moment by Jennifer Kloester

You can read my review here on goodreads or on my blog.

[Rochelle]

I have now read my 20th book for the challenge (Yay, only ten to go!) I read The Great Plains by Nicole Alexander A great read for those who like historical fiction.

You can read my review here on Goodreads or on my blog

[Rochelle]

Hi everyone, I have now read my 21st book for the challenge. I read Remember Meby Stacey Nash You can read my review here on Goodreads or if you go to my blog you can enter to win a $25 gift card or paypal cash.

[Rochelle]

Hi Everyone, I was looking back through the books I've read this year and realised I haven't reported two books I reviewed by Australian women writers.

So the 22nd book I read was Only Ever Alwaysby Penni Russon You can read my review here on Goodreads

The 23rd book I have read is Time After Time by Wendy Godding you can read my review here on Goodreads.

The 24th book I have read is Merrow by Ananda Braxton-Smith unfortunately I don't have time to review this one, but I enjoyed it and gave it 3 stars.

The 25th book I have read is Captives by Angela Meyer unfortunately I don't have time to review it either, but if you enjoy mini stories I highly recommend it. I rated it 4 stars.

5 books to go and my challenge is complete!

[Rochelle]

Here are the last five books I have read for my challenge. Unfortunately I haven't been able to review them.

I read Green Monkey Dreams: Stories by Isobelle Carmody.4 stars.
I read Yellowcakeby Margo Lanagan 3 stars.
I read The Rapunzel Dilemma by Jennifer Kloester3.5 stars.
I read Escape from Wolfhaven Castleby Kate Forsyth3.5 stars.
And I read These Broken Starsby Amie Kaufman 5 stars

And that's it from me. See you all in 2015 :)

[Brenda]

Well done Rochelle!

[Rochelle]

Thanks Brenda! I just scrapped in, finishing the last book on the last day of the year :)

[Debbie]

See you around this year Rochelle!

[Rochelle]

Debbie wrote: "See you around this year Rochelle!"

Definitely, I'll be joining this year's challenge soon :)

[Debbie]

Good to hear!