Identify in July - Reduce that TBR!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great picks Andrew - could you please edit and link your books? Thanks! "add book/author" and follow the prompts :)

[Andy]

Brenda wrote: "Great picks Andrew - could you please edit and link your books? Thanks! "add book/author" and follow the prompts :)" Thanks Brenda, this is my first challenge, wasn't even aware that was a feature!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're welcome - it's great to have you participating Andrew! And congrats on working it out so quickly! Any questions you might have, you only have to ask :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Andrew, you may not be aware also - back at the beginning there's a list of participants. Just click on your own name and it'll take you to your original post :)

[MaryG2E]

Kathryn wrote: "Mish wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Mish wrote: "Yes it is out of control! Count me in. :)

1) The book that's been on your list the longest - Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare by Cassandra Clare
2) A boo..."

Just to follow on from Kathryn's comment, I went to The Dressmaker exhibition at Ripponlea last week. It was absolutely fantastic! Such sumptuous gowns, and interesting background info on their creation. Even if you haven't read the book or seen the film, this exhibition is worth seeing IMHO.

[Suzie]

I hope to read three books for this challenge. 2 are Aussie authors

5. New author Divergent by Veronica Roth
8. A favourite author The Six Sacred Stones by Matthew Reilly
11. Set in Aus by Aus author The Boy's Own Manual to Being a Proper Jew by Eli Glasman

[Melissa]

Let's see how I go :) I tried my best to pick out Australian authors but I don't own very many apparently.

1) The book that's been on your list the longest The Hobbit
2) A book recommended by a GR friend Ice Station (AA)
3) A book from your favourite genre The Fall (AA)
4) A book with over 400 pages Dreamcatcher
5) A book by an author new to you The Savage Altar
6) The book you want to read the most The Last Wish
7) A book by a male author The Narrow Road to the Deep North (AA)
8) A book by one of your favourite authors Exposed
9) A book by a female author Interview with the Vampire
10) A book with a cover you love Hoping for a Home (AA)
11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author Great Australian Ghost Stories (AA)
12) A book set in another country Cockroaches

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great choices Melissa :)

[Melissa]

Brenda wrote: "Great choices Melissa :)"

Thanks :) Here's hoping for some good progress!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Only a week before we can all get stuck in!

[Stef]

I LIKE this challenge. Let's hope I can source all the books I need to do it!

I changed my "female author" to one that was on my Good reads TBR AND in real life on my shelf AND I really wanted to read it. Sadly it is not Australian so I will need to make sure to source one that is as well!

1) The book that's been on your list the longest Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison
2) A book recommended by a GR friend
3) A book from your favourite genre Rethinking School Choice: Limits of the Market Metaphor (genre: non-fiction, contemporary issues in education)
4) A book with over 400 pages The Witches of Eileanan (Australian)
5) A book by an author new to you I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
6) The book you want to read the most Elite Schools in Globalising Circumstances: New Conceptual Directions and Connections (Australian and possibly even relevant for thesis)
7) A book by a male author Unlucky 13
8) A book by one of your favourite authors Castle in the Air
9) A book by a female author The Well of Loneliness
10) A book with a cover you love [I am not a visual person and honestly do NOT love books based on covers so I don't know. Maybe I will work something out]
11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author Friday Barnes: Girl Detective
12) A book set in another country Daughter of Tintagel

Now obviously the likelihood of me reading all twelve is pretty low. I will hope to read 3-6 of these, depending on how easily I can track them down in libraries etc. The Kenway one that I really, really, really, REALLY want to read may be one of the hardest...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Happy reading (and sourcing) Stef :) The best part about mine is that I own them all! (not sure if that's good or bad!)

[Chloe]

I will go with 3 this month:

5) A book by an author new to you - The Light on the Water (AA) READ 3 ★

9) A book by a female author - Storm Clouds (AA) READ 5 ★

10) A book with a cover you love - All the Birds, Singing (AA) READ 3 ★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Have you read Bronwyn Parry before Chloe? Love her work!

[Helen]

Brenda wrote: "Have you read Bronwyn Parry before Chloe? Love her work!"


I too love Bronwyn's stories and very much looking forward to her new one soon :)

Have Fun
Helen

[Marianne]

Chloe wrote: "I will go with 3 this month:

5) A book by an author new to you - The Light on the Water (AA)

9) A book by a female author - Storm Clouds (AA)

10) A book with a c..."

some good ones there, Chloe!

[Chloe]

Brenda wrote: "Have you read Bronwyn Parry before Chloe? Love her work!"

Yes, I read Dead Heat earlier this year - great book! Excited that it's a series!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh excellent :) She has a new one coming out very soon!

[Karen]

Melissa wrote: "Let's see how I go :) I tried my best to pick out Australian authors but I don't own very many apparently.

1) The book that's been on your list the longest The Hobbit
2) A book rec..."

I totally second recommending Ice Station -to anyone else who has it on their TBR list too, it's great fun! :D

And.. would somebody perhaps choose me something from my list for that particular challenge?

Also is there a list of books anywhere for the books set in Australia by an Aussie author challenge, because I'm not even sure if I have any of those on my TBR list?
Thanks

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Karen if you scroll up to the top of this page (or any of the group's pages) you'll see on the right hand side - Bookshelf - click on that and there are pages and pages of Aussie author titles; some set in AU, some not.

And you'd like a recommendation? OK ... I'll check your list ..

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Here you go Karen - from your "to-read" shelf in order of my liking them :) Three totally diffferent genres but the top one would be my choice :)

1. Gravity by Tess Gerritsen
2. The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
3. The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

[Karen]

Brenda wrote: "Here you go Karen - from your "to-read" shelf in order of my liking them :) Three totally diffferent genres but the top one would be my choice :)

1. Gravity by [author:Tess Gerritsen|..."

Thanks so much Brenda!
I guess I'll go with whichever one of those three is most readily available in my local library :P

[Dree]

Karen wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Let's see how I go :) I tried my best to pick out Australian authors but I don't own very many apparently.


Going to stick my nose in & give you my 3 faves off your to -read list
Watership Down
Jurassic Park
It (Stephen King - it won't let me link for some reason)

:D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Karen wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Here you go Karen - from your "to-read" shelf in order of my liking them :) Three totally diffferent genres but the top one would be my choice :)

1. Gravity by [author:..."

You're welcome :)

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "Participants!

To find your original post (when you need to mark your book/s as read) just click on your name - it will take you straight to it!

Ace
Andrea
Andrew
Bianca
Brenda
Carolyn
Chloe
Cindy..."

ooh, Brenda, that's very handy, thanks!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're welcome :)

[Chloe]

Brenda wrote: "Oh excellent :) She has a new one coming out very soon!"

Fantastic! It will go on my list for sure :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Who is getting excited to get stuck into reducing their TBRs? I know I am! I think I'll start with Entry Island by Peter May - get the "over 400 pages" one out of the way first :)

[Ace]

Ace ⚓ wrote: "Carolyn wrote:
4) A book with over 400 pages The Passage by Justin Cronin (snap Ace - has been on my tbr for ages!)....."

Oh dear, I messed up my challenge as I already started this book. As its a whopper, I don't think I will be able to read 3 in July. I think I will bow out now and concentrate on my library book challenge. I'll still be peaking in to see what everyone else is reading along the way.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "Who is getting excited to get stuck into reducing their TBRs? I know I am! I think I'll start with Entry Island by Peter May - get the "over 400 pages" one out of t..."

I think you will like this one Brenda :)
Haven't decided which one I will start with yet...see what I'm in the mood for after my current read ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Who is getting excited to get stuck into reducing their TBRs? I know I am! I think I'll start with Entry Island by Peter May - get the "over 400 page..."

It's often a mood thing isn't it!

[Sally906]

Less than 12 hours and we can start our July books!!

I am going to start with my one for #12 - A book set in another country: A Scone To Die For by H.Y. Hanna - is set in England, and an American tourist is murdered and the author lives in Perth - I reckon that could actually fit a few of the tasks - but can only assign it to one :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sounds good Sally!

[Sarah]

My TBR list isn't too bad but I'm hoping this will get me to actually finish something. I have so many books that are half-started on my book shelf with book marks in them (not for this challenge but in general). Talk about indecisive! ;)

So here are mine and I'm aiming for the minimum of 3 at least.

1) The book that's been on your list the longest: Art and Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking
2) A book recommended by a GR friend:
3) A book from your favourite genre: Beyond the Hanging Wall (Aussie)
4) A book with over 400 pages: The Final Empire
5) A book by an author new to you: Perigord
6) The book you want to read the most: The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living: A Guide to ACT
7) A book by a male author: Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered
8) A book by one of your favourite authors: Twixt Firelight and Water
9) A book by a female author: You're Never Weird on the Internet
10) A book with a cover you love: A Thousand Splendid Suns
11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author: Jasper Jones (Aussie)
12) A book set in another country: Norwegian Wood

[Carolyn]

I've started my first book. The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Carolyn wrote: "I've started my first book. The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith."

Ooh I'm looking forward to this one too Carolyn, will look out for your review :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm finishing another read first :)

[Carolyn]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "I've started my first book. The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith."

Ooh I'm looking forward to this one too Carolyn, will look out for y..."

For some reason, I thought you'd already read and reviewed it Jools. Must be deja vue :)

[Helen]

I have started reading one of the books on my list Anna Campbell Stranded with the Scottish Earl :)

Hope everyone has a great weekend

Have Fun
Helen

[Kathryn]

I started Useful this morning, but throughout the day I developed a head cold (which had been threatening for a week) and I decided that a story about a man feeling useless and wanting to kill himself was not ideal reading when I already feel rather miserable myself!

So I've switched to Mary Bennet by Jennifer Paynter and am enjoying it. I realised when I started it that Jennifer Paynter is an Aussie author which I hadn't known before.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Hope you feel better soon Kathryn! Enjoy your reading :)

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "Hope you feel better soon Kathryn! Enjoy your reading :)"

Thanks, Brenda! Same to you!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

I haven't started reading yet :( I have weekend guests so not sure when I will get some quiet time...prob sunday.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 1st - #8 A favourite author - Madeline House by Maggie Christensen 5★s

Review to follow closer to publication

[Ace]

Ok, after my initial panic, I have edited my list and am back in the game! I am however still reading my June books so its an even bigger challenge :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Go for it Ace :) You'll do it!

[Bianca]

Kathryn wrote: "I started Useful this morning, but throughout the day I developed a head cold (which had been threatening for a week) and I decided that a story about a man feeling useless and want..."

I loved "Useful". Don't get dispirited by the blurb, it was actually uplifting.

[Kathryn]

Bianca wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "I started Useful this morning, but throughout the day I developed a head cold (which had been threatening for a week) and I decided that a story about a man feeling ..."

Strangely enough, I didn't get dispirited by the blurb, Bianca, but the first 58 pages have made me reconsider! That, and already being quite miserable in myself... Will go back to it when I'm feeling better :-)

[Bianca]

Kathryn wrote: "Bianca wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "I started Useful this morning, but throughout the day I developed a head cold (which had been threatening for a week) and I decided that a story about..."

Fair enough, mood is important and it can make or break how we feel about a novel. Thank goodness for the lighter literature! :-)

[Roxanne]

Is it too late to join this challenge? I sure hope not! Here are my choices, although I'm sure I won't finish all of them - at least I have them all ready to go on my bedside table!

5/12 completed

1) The book that's been on your list the longest
2) A book recommended by a GR friend
3) A book from your favourite genre 4* to this fun book!
4) A book with over 400 pages : 4*, really cute, review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
5) A book by an author new to you 3*, review to come
6) The book you want to read the most
7) A book by a male author The Rosie Project - this was soooo good! 5* review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
8) A book by one of your favourite authors
9) A book by a female author
10) A book with a cover you love
11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author - 5*, so good, here's my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
12) A book set in another country

I think only two of these authors are Australian, so I guess I'll read those first as top priority.