Identify in July - Reduce that TBR!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Perfectly fine Roxanne :) Great you'll join us! I've put your name in the 2nd post which will take you directly to your book choices :)

[Helen]

Hi All

I have finished my first book from one of my favourite authors and left a link to the review and am now reading my second one a new to me author :)

Have Fun
Helen

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Helen wrote: "Hi All

I have finished my first book from one of my favourite authors and left a link to the review and am now reading my second one a new to me author :)..."

Here's the link to your review for interested people Helen :) The book is Stranded with the Scottish Earl by Anna Campbell

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

[Helen]

Brenda wrote: "Helen wrote: "Hi All

I have finished my first book from one of my favourite authors and left a link to the review and am now reading my second one a new to me author :)..."

Here's the link to you..."

Thanks Brenda I left the link in the wrong place :)

Have Fun
Helen

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

No you didn't Helen - it's fine in your original link :) Sharing it here for all to read is good though :)

[Helen]

Brenda wrote: "No you didn't Helen - it's fine in your original link :) Sharing it here for all to read is good though :)"

Will do it is such a great story I do really enjoy Anna's books

Have Fun
Helen

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "I almost commented that you might join us for July Marianne ;)"

we need to do a TBR challenge every 12 months....

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I almost commented that you might join us for July Marianne ;)"

we need to do a TBR challenge every 12 months...."

We do try to ;)

[Marianne]

just sayin'

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Just finished my 2nd - #4 - Over 400 pages (544) - Entry Island by Peter May 5★s

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

[Roxanne]

Brenda wrote: "Perfectly fine Roxanne :) Great you'll join us! I've put your name in the 2nd post which will take you directly to your book choices :)"
Excellent, thank you so much, Brenda!

[Ashleigh]

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: Dystopia - Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
4) A book with over 400 pages - Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas 4☆s
5) A book by an author new to you
6) The book you want to read the most
7) A book by a male author - The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley 4☆s
8) A book by one of your favourite authors - Emperor of the Eight Islands (The Tale of Shikanoko #1-2) by Lian Hearn (AU)
9) A book by a female author - On the Island by Tracey Garvis-Graves 4☆s
10) A book with a cover you love
11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author - Pieces of Sky by Trinity Doyle 4☆s (AU)
12) A book set in another country

[Helen]

Hi All

I have finished my second book from a new to me author and her is the link to the review

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

Karen Foley Heat

Have Fun
Helen

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 3rd - On my TBR the longest - A Shot in the Bark: A Dog Park Mystery by C.A. Newsome 4★s

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

[Odette]

Just finished my first book for this challenge:

A book by a female author: Sunset Ridge by Nicole Alexander - 5★

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Odette wrote: "Just finished my first book for this challenge:

A book by a female author: Sunset Ridge by Nicole Alexander - 5★"

Great book Odette :)

[PattyMacDotComma]

Started with #8 - book by a favourite author:
4.5★ for Kate Atkinson's intriguing Life After Life.

This is a great study of an English girl, her family and friends during WWI, the Depression and WWII. But this is a girl who is haunted by premonitions and who lives many different lives - all of them interesting. People die . . . or do they?

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

[Zoey]

1st one down

#9 Book by a Female Author - Every Breath She Takes Norah Wilson 3★

[Bianca]

1) The book that's been on your list the longest - The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler
2) A book recommended by a GR friend - Out of the Ice by Ann Turner
3) A book from your favourite genre - The Course of Love by Alain de Botton
4) A book with over 400 pages - Seven Types of Ambiguity by Elliot Perlman
5) A book by an author new to you - The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
6) The book you want to read the most - The Sea by John Banville
7) A book by a male author - A Fraction of the Whole by Steve Toltz
8) A book by one of your favourite authors - Memories of My Melancholy Whores by Gabriel Garcí­a Márquez
9) A book by a female author - Hot Little Hands by Abigail Ulman
10) A book with a cover you love - The Sudden Appearance of Hope by Claire North
11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author - Rhubarb by Craig Silvey - Also local WA author
12) A book set in another country - The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George

One down - A book recommended by a friend - Out of the Ice by Ann Turner. 3.5 stars.

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

[MichelleG]

Hi everyone,

I just finished my first book for July. I'm off to a slow start, I had family visiting for the weekend :)

July challenge - Reduce your TBR, Challenge total: 1/12 completed

1) The book that's been on your list the longest - Heart of Darkness and Selected Short Fiction by Joseph Conrad
2) A book recommended by a GR friend - Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine
3) A book from your favourite genre - The Beast's Garden by Kate Forsyth (AA)
4) A book with over 400 pages - Court of Fives by Kate Elliott
5) A book by an author new to you - The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
6) The book you want to read the most - Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld. Rated: 4★ stars. Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
7) A book by a male author - The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
8) A book by one of your favourite authors - The Lake House by Kate Morton (AA)
9) A book by a female author - Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
10) A book with a cover you love - The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author - Behind the Sun by Deborah Challinor (AA)
12) A book set in another country - The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert

[Michelle_Mck]

I haven't done a challenge for the past few months as I have been so busy with work etc but looking forward to giving this one a crack :-)

Aim is 6 books

1) The book that's been on your list the longest

2) A book recommended by a GR friend
The Ice Twins

3) A book from your favourite genre
Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Here is my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

4) A book with over 400 pages

5) A book by an author new to you
Arranged 5 Stars
Review is here https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

6) The book you want to read the most

7) A book by a male author

8) A book by one of your favourite authors

9) A book by a female author
The Woman Who Stole My Life by Marian Keyes Read - 4 ★starts
Review is here https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

10) A book with a cover you love

11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author
The Horseman Read - 5 Starts! Love

12) A book set in another country
All Is Not Forgotten by Wendy Walker

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great you're joining us Michelle :) I've added your name to post #2 so you can click on it to be taken to your choices :)

[Michelle_Mck]

Thank you so much Brenda, you are the best!!

[Karen]

1 down

1) The book that's been on your list the longest The Gunslinger
2) A book recommended by a GR friend The Ocean at the End of the Lane
3) A book from your favourite genre The High Lord*
4) A book with over 400 pages The Novice*
5) A book by an author new to you The Magicians' Guild*
6) The book you want to read the most The Crimson Crown
7) A book by a male author The Rithmatist
8) A book by one of your favourite authors A Confusion of Princes*
9) A book by a female author Dragonkeeper*
10) A book with a cover you love The Archived ~3.5 stars
11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author
12) A book set in another country The Armageddon Rag

* = Australia Authors

[Kathy]

Hello Friends! Just finished my first challenge book. I Let You Go by Clare Macintosh - Here is my review.
I Let you Go is an emotional, gripping thriller with twists and turns that keep you glued to the pages that has taken me away from my every day chores because I just couldn’t put it down! This book is extremely well written with fantastic characters in a great setting. It deals with some very hard hitting issues that are sometimes hard to read, but I was captivated and I now highly recommend this book to you as an excellent read. 5++
On to the big 900+ page book now - Kalinda......

[MichelleG]

Well done Kathy

[Kathy]

Thanks Michelle - next one will slow me down a bit though! It's amazing with winter school holidays how much more time I have to read!!! I hope your challenge is going well also!

[Janine]

I have finished my 1st for this challenge
#4 Over 400 pages
Alone in the Dark by Karen Rose 3*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michelle wrote: "Thank you so much Brenda, you are the best!!"

You're welcome Michelle :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kathy wrote: "Hello Friends! Just finished my first challenge book. I Let You Go by Clare Macintosh - Here is my review.
I Let you Go is an emotional, gripping thriller with twists and turns that keep you glued..."

I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh

Kathy's review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 5th - #3 From favourite genre (Romantic Suspense) - Jewel of the Kimberley by Erin Moira O'Hara 5★s

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

[Helen]

Hi All

Just starting my third book from my list a book from my favourite genre Melanie Milburne's His Mistress for a Week :)

Have Fun
Helen

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Helen wrote: "Hi All

Just starting my third book from my list a book from my favourite genre Melanie Milburne's His Mistress for a Week :)"

His Mistress for a Week by Melanie Milburne

[Helen]

Oh there are some great books being read we are all going to need more hours in the day or a housemaid so as I can read more :)

Have Fun
Helen

[PattyMacDotComma]

Thanks to Sally Howes for the recommendation for my #2 (recommended by friend) The History of Love by Nicole Krauss.

What an interesting story--or rather group of crossing stories--that stretches from Nazi-invaded Poland to NY today. First loves are poignant no matter what generation or part of the world.

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 5th - #11 Set in AU by AA - Flare Up by Felicity Young 5★s

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

[Rita]

July is a great month to reduce your TBR list because so many Goodreads authors have their books in the Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale.

[Kathryn]

I've read 4 books from my list - with one change (and one less Aussie author!) - so far:

2) A book recommended by a GR friend - Useful by Debra Oswald (recommended by Marianne) - AA - 4★
5) A book by an author new to you - Mary Bennet by Jennifer Paynter - 4★ - AA
9) A book by a female author - Wicked Autumn by G.M. Malliet - 3★
12) A book set in another country - Lost by Michael Robotham - 3★ - AA

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Doing well Kathryn :)

[MichelleG]

Hi everyone,

I just finished my second book for July - The Miniaturist, Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


July challenge - Reduce your TBR, Challenge total: 2/12 completed

1) The book that's been on your list the longest - Heart of Darkness and Selected Short Fiction by Joseph Conrad
2) A book recommended by a GR friend - Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine
3) A book from your favourite genre - The Beast's Garden by Kate Forsyth (AA)
4) A book with over 400 pages - Court of Fives by Kate Elliott
5) A book by an author new to you - The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton. Rated: 4★ stars. Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
6) The book you want to read the most - Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld. Rated: 4★ stars. Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
7) A book by a male author - The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
8) A book by one of your favourite authors - The Lake House by Kate Morton (AA)
9) A book by a female author - Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
10) A book with a cover you love - The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author - Behind the Sun by Deborah Challinor (AA)
12) A book set in another country - The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Soooo busy atm and am only just starting this challenge with my #12: Play Dead by Angela Marsons

No way I will finish the twelve books for this (one month) challenge...but I will finish them regardless :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Don't forget the challenge is actually to read at least three books from your TBR in July. More if you can. We didn't expect everyone to read twelve although it is fun trying:)

[Ashleigh]

Have finished the second book from my TBR list . . .
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas 4☆s

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

[Bianca]

Second one finishes. The Course of Love by Alain de Botton. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

1) The book that's been on your list the longest - The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler
2) A book recommended by a GR friend - Out of the Ice by Ann Turner
3) A book from your favourite genre - The Course of Love by Alain de Botton
4) A book with over 400 pages - Seven Types of Ambiguity by Elliot Perlman
5) A book by an author new to you - The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
6) The book you want to read the most - The Sea by John Banville
7) A book by a male author - A Fraction of the Whole by Steve Toltz
8) A book by one of your favourite authors - Memories of My Melancholy Whores by Gabriel Garcí­a Márquez
9) A book by a female author - Hot Little Hands by Abigail Ulman
10) A book with a cover you love - The Sudden Appearance of Hope by Claire North
11) A book set in Australia by an Aussie author - Rhubarb by Craig Silvey - Also local WA author
12) A book set in another country - The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Soooo busy atm and am only just starting this challenge with my #12: Play Dead by Angela Marsons

No way I will finish the twelve books for this (one month) challe..."

And as long as you put an Aussie author in your quest for 3, you'll have qualified Jools :)

[Michelle_Mck]

I have finished my first book for the TBR challenge
The Horseman by Charlotte Nash

My review is here https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Here's your review Michelle - your link goes to the book page :)

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

[Michelle_Mck]

Oh thank you

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're welcome :)