August Challenge - Reduce that TBR!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have finished my first 3) FAVOURITE GENRE - The Murderer's Daughter by Jonathan Kellerman 4★s

Review to follow closer to publication

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Finished my first too.
6). Want to read most. Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews. 5 stars.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sharon]

Thanks Lynxie and Brenda, so pleased I'm not too late. I'll post my list very soon. I'm not sure I'll get 10 read but I'll do my best :)

[Stef]

Just read Death in the Morning as my favourite genre.

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

Ok for a not take too much emotional or intellectual energy sort of a read

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Thanks Lynxie and Brenda, so pleased I'm not too late. I'll post my list very soon. I'm not sure I'll get 10 read but I'll do my best :)"

It's a "read as many as you can" challenge Sharon:)

[Sharon]

Here is my list:


1) The book that's been on your list the longest : Escape by Carolyn Jessop

2) A book recommended by a GR friend (Suzanne) : A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

3) A book from your favourite genre - contemporary: Season of Shadow and Light by Jenn J. McLeod

4) A book with over 400 pages: Thornwood House by Anna Romer

5) A book by an author new to you: Encore by Margaret Lynette Sharp

6) The book you want to read the most: Nest by Inga Simpson

7) A book by a male author: Somewhere Far from Iris by John Holland

8) A book by one of your favourite authors: Six Degrees: The Power of Attraction Connects Us All by Honey Brown

9) A book by a female author: Deserving Death by Katherine Howell

10) A book with a cover you love : The Memory Tree by Tess Evans

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Excellent list Sharon! You'll enjoy those:)

[Sharon]

Thanks Brenda :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Good list Sharon. There's some lovely books there:)

[Sharon]

Thanks Phrynne :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 2nd - #7 MALE AUTHOR - Eden, Dusk by Archer Swift 4.5★s

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Just finished my 3rd - #9 FEMALE AUTHOR - The Secret Years by Barbara Hannay 5+++★s

Review to follow closer to publication

[Ace]

Brenda wrote: "I have finished my first 3) FAVOURITE GENRE - The Murderer's Daughter by Jonathan Kellerman 4★s

Review to follow closer to publication"

I just got this one too Brenda, glad you gave it 4 stars. It's not scary is it?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ace wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I have finished my first 3) FAVOURITE GENRE - The Murderer's Daughter by Jonathan Kellerman 4★s

Review to follow closer to publication"

I just got th..."

No I didn't think so Ace - gripping; thrilling; heart-pounding - not scary:)

[Carolyn]

I've finished #1 Oldest tbr: W is for Wasted by Sue Grafton 4★

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

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "Just finished my 3rd - #9 FEMALE AUTHOR - The Secret Years by Barbara Hannay 5+++★s

Review to follow closer to publication"

That sounds good Brenda!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Just finished my 3rd - #9 FEMALE AUTHOR - The Secret Years by Barbara Hannay 5+++★s

Review to follow closer to publication"

That sounds good Brenda!"

So so good Carolyn! Her best yet, and one of the best I've read in awhile!

[Anna]

first book done.

next up:
6) The book you want to read the most
Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson

[Carolyn]

Completed my second: #9. book by a female author At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon 4★.
A warm and cosy read! Thanks to Phrynne for mentioning this lovely series here.

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

Now on to something a little more challenging: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

[Catsalive]

1) On TBR the longest

I reckon I've had these two by Joan Smith hanging around since the 90s:

Why Aren't They Screaming?
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Don't Leave Me This Way
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Catsalive]

3) Favourite genre - well, one of them

Murder Will Travel by Emily Toll
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Catsalive]

8) A favourite author

The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have finished my 4th - #5 Author new to me - Silent Scream by Angela Marsons 5★s

Review to follow

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "I have finished my 4th - #5 Author new to me - Silent Scream by Angela Marsons 5★s

Review to follow"

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

[Lynxie]

I finished my second:

9) A book by a female author: Edith by Jo Barney ★★★

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

[Andrew]

I live in France and am about to head off on a few weeks of August summer holidays. So hopefully I might make my way through at least some of the list. I am reading Past the Shallows right now and it is ripping me apart - as a Tassie boy who knew Hobart and the Channel area well, I love all the references and memories it is stirring up (although sadly my kindle edition seems to have been 'dubbed' into American - whoever calls a show bag a goodie bag or a Dagwood dog a corn dog!) and yet the story is so terribly sad. It is a beautiful book.

1) The book that's been on your list the longest The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
2) A book recommended by a GR friend The Martian by Andy Weir
3) A book from your favourite genre The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith
4) A book with over 400 pages The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North
5) A book by an author new to you The Silent Stars Go By by Dan Abnett
6) The book you want to read the most Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann
7) A book by a male author The Humans by Matt Haig
8) A book by one of your favourite authors The Devil's Star by Jo Nesbø
9) A book by a female author Past the Shallows by Favel Parrett
10) A book with a cover you love Wonder by R.J. Palacio

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

You have some really good books on that list Andrew! Enjoy your holiday:)

[Carolyn]

Great list Andrew!

[Linda]

Alas and alack! I won't be able to join this month's challenge. I did really wish to, but I have SO many books on my library TBR stack that I need to finish first. I was tempted to use them, but that's not in the spirit of the challenge. Hope to see you next month!

[Jackmeister]

I've finished 4 books with 2 in progress.
3) A book from your favourite genre - The Cold Nowhere by Brian Freeman (mystery) - 4 stars
5) A book by an author new to you - Crooked Man by Tony Dunbar - 4 stars
8) A book by one of your favourite authors - Joyland by Stephen King - 5 stars
9) A book by a female author - A More Perfect Union by J.A. Jance - 4 stars

6) The book you want to read most - Black House by Stephen King - in progress, this is a long book so I'm reading it in between others.
2) Book recommended by GR friend - The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion - just started

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Andrew wrote: "I live in France and am about to head off on a few weeks of August summer holidays. So hopefully I might make my way through at least some of the list. I am reading [book:Past the Shallows|107626..."

Some great reads there Andrew! Have a lovely time:)

[Stef]

Another not rocket-science 3 stars:

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My review for #3 (favourite genre) The Murderer's Daughter by Jonathan Kellerman which I read at the beginning of the month - 4★s

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

[MaryG2E]

Finished my No. 2: a book recommended by a GR friend. Well, the book I have just read was recommended by at least three Aussie Readers friends, and I thank them from the bottom of my heart for pointing me in the direction of such a delightful novel.
One of the most enjoyable I've read this year, The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin gets 5★s from me. A lot has been posted about it on GR, so my review is brief.

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

[Marianne]

1) The book that's been on your list the longest The October List 4.5★s
2) A book recommended by a GR friend Place of Many Birds (rec by Margaret Sharp) 5★s
3) A book from your favourite genre Crucifixion Creek 5★s
4) A book with over 400 pages Beauty Is a Wound 4.5★s
5) A book by an author new to you The Unbroken Line 4.5★s
6) The book you want to read the most Don't Get Me Wrong 5★s
7) A book by a male author Dirt 4★s
8) A book by one of your favourite authors Maeve Binchy's Treasury 4★s
9) A book by a female author Go Set a Watchman 4★s
10) A book with a cover you love Deadly Messengers 4★s

[Kathryn]

I've finished 2 so far, and have 3 more in progress

4) A book with over 400 pages – Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel - normal book in progress, but suspect I won't finish this during August!
5) A book by an author new to you – Though the Bud Be Bruised by Jo Wanmer - 3★
6) The book you want to read the most – An Irish Country Courtship by Patrick Taylor - normal book in progress
8) A book by one of your favourite authors – Bridge to Haven by Francine Rivers - 4★
9) A book by a female author – Relics of the Dead by Ariana Franklin - audiobook in progress

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Doing well so far Kathryn:)

[Catsalive]

5) New author TBR

Murder in the Charleston Manner by Patricia Sprinkle
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "Doing well so far Kathryn:)"

Thanks, Brenda. And I've just finished (and enjoyed) the audiobook I was part-way through - Relics of the Dead by Ariana Franklin - 4★.

[Stef]

Author that is new to me: by H.M.C. (an Aussie)

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Doing well so far Kathryn:)"

Thanks, Brenda. And I've just finished (and enjoyed) the audiobook I was part-way through - Relics of the Dead by [author:Ariana Frankli..."

Excellent!

[Elaine]

Finished my first for this challenge, male author The Dust that Falls from Dreams by Louis de Bernières . I have also changed my selection for female author and author new to me to fit in with books I want to read for the Melbourne Writer's festival which I'll be attending next Sunday.

My review of de Bernieres book: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Lynxie]

Third one complete (and only a day behind schedule)

3) A book from your favourite genre: The Stone Gate by Mark Mann (Fantasy) ★★★

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

[K]

Lol. I am always reducing my TBR pile!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 6th - #1 On TBR longest - It's Murder, My Son by Lauren Carr 4★s

and my 7th - #10 - Cover I love - No Hard Feelings by Marta Tandori 4.5★s

[Jenn]

Finished my second for this challenge...The Bones Beneath ★★★★.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

My number 4 The Truth According to Us by Annie Barrows. Four stars.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Noelene]

Finished my third Long Hill Home 2 star rating

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 8th - #8 Favourite authors - Under Fire by Rachel Amphlett 5★s

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

[Anna]

1) The book that's been on your list the longest
You Don't Have to Say You Love Me by Sarra Manning
2) A book recommended by a GR friend
A Small Madness by Dianne Touchell
3) A book from your favourite genre
Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta
4) A book with over 400 pages
The Redemption of Althalus by David Eddings
5) A book by an author new to you
Evidence of Love by Elisabeth Rose
6) The book you want to read the most
Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson
7) A book by a male author
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
8) A book by one of your favourite authors
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
9) A book by a female author
You're Never Weird on the Internet by Felicia Day
10) A book with a cover you love
The Library Book by Rebecca Gray