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message 1: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Apr 07, 2016 07:24PM) (new)
Dec 29, 2015 08:03PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments ☼♄Jülie - Nominate my own 50 + books in the 2016 AWW challenge.


message 2: by Brenda (new)
Dec 29, 2015 08:40PM

Brenda Good luck and happy reading Jools:)


message 3: by Carolyn (new)
Dec 29, 2015 09:22PM

Carolyn | 460 comments Good luck! You'll do it Jools!


message 4: by Ju (new)
Jan 01, 2016 11:05PM

Ju Transcendancing (transcendancing) | 50 comments Happy reading and good luck with your goal!! What kind of books do you like to read?


message 5: by Jülie ☼♄  (new)
Jan 06, 2016 09:01PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments Ju wrote: "Happy reading and good luck with your goal!! What kind of books do you like to read?"

Pretty eclectic Ju, though my first choice is always Historical fiction...especially Australian. :) (sorry only just discovered this message)


message 6: by Jülie ☼♄  (new)
Jan 06, 2016 09:04PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments Thanks for the well wishes friends ;)
I am off to a fine start for 2016 with a fantastic (imho) book called The Butterfly Enigma by Lorraine Campbell which I won from Tracey Allen at Carpe Librum.


message 7: by Ju (new)
Jan 06, 2016 09:05PM

Ju Transcendancing (transcendancing) | 50 comments Sounds awesome! I've really enjoyed Kate Forsyth's historical fiction books in the past year or two :)


message 8: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Jan 06, 2016 09:12PM) (new)
Jan 06, 2016 09:05PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #1.

Finished my 1st for this year:

The Butterfly Enigma by Lorraine Campbell

What a great start to my reading year...
Absolutely loved it! 5★s

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


message 9: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Jan 18, 2016 03:43PM) (new)
Jan 06, 2016 09:07PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #2.

The River House by Janita Cunnington

Showed promise but.... 3★s

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


message 10: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Jan 28, 2016 02:38PM) (new)
Jan 06, 2016 09:07PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #3.

Running Against the Tide by Amanda Ortlepp

An enjoyable read with lots of twists to keep you guessing. 4★s

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


message 11: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Jan 28, 2016 02:39PM) (new)
Jan 06, 2016 09:08PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #4.

Winter Journey by Diane Armstrong

This book was brilliant on every level! 5★s

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


message 12: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Feb 03, 2016 07:01PM) (new)
Jan 06, 2016 09:08PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #5.

Fall by Candice Fox

Consistently great crime series 4★s

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


message 13: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Feb 07, 2016 09:13PM) (new)
Jan 06, 2016 09:08PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #6.

Spirits of the Ghan Judy Nunn

What a great read! 5★s

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


message 14: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Feb 15, 2016 04:49AM) (new)
Jan 06, 2016 09:08PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #7.

The Clairvoyant's Glasses by Helen Goltz

Loved it! 5★s

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


message 15: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Feb 22, 2016 02:47PM) (new)
Jan 06, 2016 09:08PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #8.

The Soldier's Wife by Pamela Hart

Recommended 4★s

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


message 16: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Mar 03, 2016 06:08AM) (new)
Jan 06, 2016 09:09PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #9.

Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta

Recommended YA 4★s

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


message 17: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Mar 11, 2016 07:08PM) (new)
Jan 06, 2016 09:09PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #10.

Wild Chicory by Kim Kelly

Highly recommended. Lovely 5★s

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


message 18: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Mar 11, 2016 07:05PM) (new)
Jan 06, 2016 09:09PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments .
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The Butterfly Enigma by Lorraine Campbell The River House by Janita Cunnington Running Against the Tide by Amanda Ortlepp Winter Journey by Diane Armstrong Fall by Candice Fox Spirits of the Ghan by Judy Nunn The Clairvoyant's Glasses by Helen Goltz The Soldier's Wife by Pamela Hart Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta Wild Chicory by Kim Kelly


message 19: by Sharon (new)
Jan 06, 2016 09:55PM

Sharon Robards (sharonrobards) | 6 comments Good luck with it Julie. The first one sounds brilliant.


message 20: by Jülie ☼♄  (new)
Jan 06, 2016 10:04PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments Sharon wrote: "Good luck with it Julie. The first one sounds brilliant."

Thanks Sharon, off to a good start :)


message 21: by Alexandra (new)
Jan 08, 2016 01:29PM

Alexandra Daw (luvvie) | 37 comments ☼♄Jülie wrote: "#1.

Finished my 1st for this year:

The Butterfly Enigma by Lorraine Campbell

What a great start to my reading year...
Absolutely loved it! 5★s

Review: https://..."

Go you!


message 22: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Mar 11, 2016 07:04PM) (new)
Jan 08, 2016 03:41PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments ^_^ Thanks for the *cheers* :D

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The next ten ...


message 23: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Mar 11, 2016 07:14PM) (new)
Mar 11, 2016 06:57PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #11.

Of a Boy by Sonya Hartnett

Brilliant writing by Sonya Hartnett and wonderfully sensitive narration by Humphrey Bower. 5★s

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


message 24: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Mar 21, 2016 05:15AM) (new)
Mar 11, 2016 06:58PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #12.

The Precipice by Virginia Duigan

Good writing 4★s

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


message 25: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Mar 11, 2016 07:57PM) (new)
Mar 11, 2016 06:58PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #13.

The Soldier's Curse by Meg Keneally

Highly recommended.. loved it! 5★s

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


message 26: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Mar 16, 2016 04:46AM) (new)
Mar 11, 2016 06:58PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #14.

Darkest Place by Jaye Ford

Not as good as Already Dead inmo but still good. 4★s

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


message 27: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Mar 22, 2016 01:30PM) (new)
Mar 11, 2016 06:58PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #15.

Thin Blood by Vicki Tyley

For a debut novel this is fully deserving of 5★s

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


message 28: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Apr 19, 2016 03:30AM) (new)
Mar 11, 2016 06:59PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #16.

Wild Lands by Nicole Alexander

A thoroughly absorbing read. 4★s

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


message 29: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Apr 21, 2016 06:02PM) (new)
Mar 11, 2016 06:59PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #17.

A Time to Run by J.M. Peace

WoW, for a debut novel this is impressive... 5★s

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


message 30: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Apr 22, 2016 09:22PM) (new)
Mar 11, 2016 06:59PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #18.

The Dressmaker by Rosalie Ham

You be the judge.... 3.5★s

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


message 31: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Apr 22, 2016 11:52PM) (new)
Mar 11, 2016 06:59PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #19.

A Secret Sydney by Kristine Valenzuela

Magic! 5★s

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


message 32: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Apr 28, 2016 11:49PM) (new)
Mar 11, 2016 06:59PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #20.

The Mint Lawn by Gillian Mears

This got to be a bit of a struggle to finish as it was just so unrelentingly oppressive for such a long book. 3★s

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


message 33: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Dec 04, 2016 12:04AM) (new)
Mar 11, 2016 07:00PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments .
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Of a Boy by Sonya Hartnett The Precipice by Virginia Duigan The Soldier's Curse (The Monsarrat Series #1) by Meg Keneally Darkest Place by Jaye Ford Thin Blood by Vicki Tyley Wild Lands by Nicole Alexander A Time to Run (Constable Sammi Willis, #1) by J.M. Peace The Dressmaker by Rosalie Ham A Secret Sydney by Kristine Valenzuela The Mint Lawn by Gillian Mears


message 34: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Apr 23, 2016 12:28AM) (new)
Apr 23, 2016 12:27AM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments Thirty more to complete my nominated 50 :D


message 35: by Carolyn (new)
Apr 23, 2016 02:03AM

Carolyn | 460 comments Going well Jools!


message 36: by Jülie ☼♄  (new)
Apr 23, 2016 05:13AM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments Carolyn wrote: "Going well Jools!"

Thanks Carolyn, it's a lot of fun because these are all my own choices :)


message 37: by Jülie ☼♄  (new)
Apr 28, 2016 11:51PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments That's another ten down! :))


message 38: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Apr 30, 2016 11:27PM) (new)
Apr 30, 2016 11:26PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #21.

All These Perfect Strangers by Aoife Clifford

Because it was a good debut crime mystery I gave it 3★s

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


message 39: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited May 10, 2016 06:38AM) (new)
Apr 30, 2016 11:27PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #22.

What Matters Most by Dianne Maguire

Excellent debut about sensitive issues! 5★s

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


message 40: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited May 18, 2016 03:42PM) (new)
May 10, 2016 06:39AM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #23.

Is That You, Ruthie? by Ruth Hegarty

Well worth reading I gave it 4★s

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


message 41: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited May 24, 2016 09:28PM) (new)
May 18, 2016 03:42PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #24.

A Tattooed Heart by Deborah Challinor

Brilliant finish to a fantastic series! 5★s

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


message 42: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited May 26, 2016 06:29AM) (new)
May 24, 2016 09:27PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #25.

Playing Beatie Bow by Ruth Park

This audio version beautifully narrated by Kate Hood 4★s

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


message 43: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited May 31, 2016 09:01PM) (new)
May 26, 2016 06:29AM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #26.

The Memory Tree by Tess Evans

A book about mental illness and our capacity for love, loss, forgiveness and grace. 4★s

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


message 44: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Jul 08, 2016 03:40PM) (new)
May 31, 2016 09:02PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #27.

All That is Lost Between Us by Sara Foster

I thought this left a few loose threads hanging at the end. Still a good read 4★s.

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


message 45: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Jun 30, 2016 03:36PM) (new)
Jun 26, 2016 11:19PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #28.

I listened to the audio version of The World Without Us by Mireille Juchau

A deep and complex story that should not be rushed through, I loved it and really liked the voice of the narrator Jennifer Vuletic. 5★s

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


message 46: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Jul 08, 2016 03:39PM) (new)
Jun 30, 2016 03:34PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #29.

A Dissection of Murder by Felicity Young

A great cosy crime 5★s

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


message 47: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Jul 31, 2016 03:41AM) (new)
Jun 30, 2016 03:34PM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #30.

The Twisted Knot: Constable Sammi Willis #2 by J.M. Peace

A riveting read 4★s

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


message 48: by Jülie ☼♄  (new)
Jul 31, 2016 03:41AM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments Another ten books down...

All These Perfect Strangers by Aoife Clifford What Matters Most by Dianne Maguire Is That You, Ruthie? by Ruth Hegarty A Tattooed Heart (Convict Girls #4) by Deborah Challinor Playing Beatie Bow by Ruth Park The Memory Tree by Tess Evans All That is Lost Between Us by Sara Foster The World Without Us by Mireille Juchau A Dissection of Murder (Dr Dody McCleland, #1) by Felicity Young The Twisted Knot (Constable Sammi Willis, #2) by J.M. Peace


message 49: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Aug 20, 2016 01:32AM) (new)
Jul 31, 2016 03:42AM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #31.

Never to Return by Marjorie Mcardell Davey

Thoroughly enjoyed this debut YA historical fiction 5★s

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


message 50: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Dec 03, 2016 09:26PM) (new)
Jul 31, 2016 03:42AM

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 168 comments #32.

River Run by Nicole Alexander

A great Australian family saga 4★s

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


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