**Winter Reading Challenge - 2014**

[Jenn]

Ok Started my first for this challenge Night Broken

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "I have finished my first for this challenge - my Buddy read with Liam - Stardust by Neil Gaiman 4★s

Review to follow"

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my second - 10b. (Romance) - Nobody But Him by Victoria Purman 4★s

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

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Finished Stardust last night - forgot to update my GR before passing out into bed.

I continue to be unconvinced by Neil Gaiman's genius. 3 stars, review here.

[Marianne]

Sally906 wrote: Ooooo a new Liz Byrski book. Will have to keep an eye out for this.
."

Ditto!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Liam wrote: "Finished Stardust last night - forgot to update my GR before passing out into bed.

I continue to be unconvinced by Neil Gaiman's genius. 3 stars, review here."

Thanks for joining me on a buddy read Liam:)

[Jenn]

finished my first bookNight Brokennext up is Eucalyptus

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Onto The Ace Of Skulls. I love these books so much.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Jennifer wrote: "finished my first bookNight Brokennext up is Eucalyptus"

I have Eucalyptus by Murray Bail on my challenge as well, look forward to hearing how you like it.

[Kira]

I finished my first book The Light Between Oceans . This was my library read (I need to go back an update my list but I will do it tomorrow). What a heart wrenching story. I can't decide whether or not to give it 4 or 5 stars.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Glad you enjoyed it Kira!

[Carolyn]

Julie and I have finished our first ever buddy read for this challenge. It was a lot of fun and we might even do it again!

Malicious Intent by Kathryn Fox 3.5★

Reviews to follow :)

[Kathryn]

Kira wrote: "I finished my first book The Light Between Oceans. This was my library read (I need to go back an update my list but I will do it tomorr..."

I read this last month and agree - completely heart-breaking. I decided on 5 stars.

[Elaine]

Carolyn wrote: "Julie and I have finished our first ever buddy read for this challenge. It was a lot of fun and we might even do it again!

Malicious Intent by Kathryn Fox 3.5★

Revi..."

It's great fun doing a buddy read, isn't it Carolyn?

[Sally906]

Kira wrote: "I finished my first book The Light Between Oceans. This was my library read (I need to go back an update my list but I will do it tomorr..."

I've had this on my bookshelf for a while. I keep wanting to read it, but just don't seem to ever pick it up. Maybe I should!

[Carolyn]

Elaine wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Julie and I have finished our first ever buddy read for this challenge. It was a lot of fun and we might even do it again!

Malicious Intent by [author:Kathryn Fox|38..."

Yes, it was fun Elaine! It worked well with a quick crime read - lots to talk about :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Carolyn wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Julie and I have finished our first ever buddy read for this challenge. It was a lot of fun and we might even do it again!

Malicious Intent by [author..."

Thanks Carolyn for doing the buddy read with me, I look forward to doing it again sometime. It was good to discuss the book with someone else who is reading it and good fun too.
Next up for me is [book:The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry|18293427] by Gabrielle Zevin

[Kira]

Sally906 wrote: "Kira wrote: "I finished my first book The Light Between Oceans. This was my library read (I need to go back an update my list but I will..."

You'll need some tissues handy for the end ;)

[B the BookAddict]

I've finished #5b Fiction The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory 3.5★. A little too much fiction in a Tudor based novel for me.

[Steve]

I have finished my first, my first 1. TBR, The Cursed Towers, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my second 1. TBR, The Forbidden Land.

[Nicola]

Sally906 wrote: "Kira wrote: "I finished my first book The Light Between Oceans. This was my library read (I need to go back an update my list but I will..."

I read this in 2012 when it came out. Was such a great story and in my book club we all shed a tear or two (even me who very rarely is affected that way!). Best book of 2012 for me

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Second book, The Ace Of Skulls, finished. 5★'s.

I DEFINTITELY DIDN'T CRY.

Not sure what's next.

[Jenn]

Finished my 2nd book Eucalyptus. I was a little surprised by the fact that I enjoyed this book. It was a little slow to start but I loved the ending. 3 stars.

[Jenn]

My Next book is A Shiver of Light

[B the BookAddict]

My second book #1 Long Time TBRer The Obituary Writer by Ann Hood 3.5★

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

[Elaine]

Finished my first for this challenge. No. 5 Real read:
Eugenia . 3.5 stars.

[Carolyn]

Carolyn wrote: "Julie and I have finished our first ever buddy read for this challenge. It was a lot of fun and we might even do it again!

Malicious Intent by Kathryn Fox 3.5★

Reviews to follow..."

Review of Malicious Intent read with my AR buddy Julie https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Rosie]

I have read my first book for this challenge

Wyoming Bold

[Janine]

I have read my first 2 for this challenge
#3. Miles Franklin award winner Dirt Music by Tim Winton 4* (One of the more enjoyable award winning books I have read)
#7. ebook One Perfect Night by Rachael Johns 3*

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Finished my second for this challenge - a book borrowed from the library. I chose The Fathomless Caves by Kate Forsyth
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sadly I've just turned the last page of this wonderful book The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin 5★s +

*aka, The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

This is my second book for this challenge. What a delightful book, I loved every word in it and didn't want it to end. My new favorite, this is a keeper.

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

[Sally906]

I am reading my no. 9 book:
9. Find a book written by an Aussie author showing a warm, summery cover - this will make you cozy!
A Ring Through Time by Aussie author Felicity Pulman

The story is set in summer too.

[Steve]

I have finished my second, my second 1. TBR, The Forbidden Land, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my second 11. TBR, The Skull of the World.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my third - #12 TBR - Dance with the Devil by Sandy Curtis 5★s

Review to follow

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "Finished my third - #12 TBR - Dance with the Devil by Sandy Curtis 5★s

Review to follow"

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

[Lesley]

I've read two for the challenge so far.

1. TBR read 27 June, 4 stars
2. new
3. Miles Franklin
4. YA read 10 June, 3 stars
5. real
5. fake read 4 July, 3 stars
6. winter
7. national tree day read 2 June, 2 stars
8. literature map Elizabeth Jolley = Thea Astley
9. Australian summer
10. naughty
10. nice Sense and Sensibility read 25 June, 3 stars
11. TBR The Color Purple read 6 June, 3 stars
12. TBR Emma currently reading

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

I was looking through the new releases this morning for something different and noticed that Tom Keneally has two books out this month as new releases. They are both re-releases, one is for his 50yr Anniversary...

My question is, do these count as new release choices in our challenges?
They are:
The Place at Whitton by Thomas Keneally ...this is the new cover.
A River Town by Thomas Keneally ...this is an old cover.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "I was looking through the new releases this morning for something different and noticed that Tom Keneally has two books out this month as new releases. They are both re-releases, o..."

The first one does Julie as it's a special edition, specifically published now...

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "I was looking through the new releases this morning for something different and noticed that Tom Keneally has two books out this month as new releases. They are bot..."

Thanks Brenda, that was very quick and good to know.
I am changing my NR choice to:
The Secrets in Silence by Nicole Trope ..released June 2014.
After Kathryn Fox I thought I could do with a bit more of the thriller stuff in my library again ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "I was looking through the new releases this morning for something different and noticed that Tom Keneally has two books out this month as new release..."

Shelleyrae reviewed that one yesterday with a 5 star rating!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "I was looking through the new releases this morning for something different and noticed that Tom Keneally has two books out this mont..."

I noticed that, and the previous books get very good ratings as well.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'll be interested to read your thoughts when you've read it:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Now reading my International Children's choice: YA Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein

[Jenn]

Finished my 3rd for this challenge A Shiver of Light and have started my 4th The Rosie Project.

[Steve]

I have finished my third, my second 11. TBR, The Skull of the World, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my first 12. TBR, The Fathomless Caves.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished my Miles Franklin winner Bliss by Peter Carey. I had to give it five stars - it was so well done in every respect!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Nikki ☁]

Brenda wrote: "Nikki wrote: "Here is my list I'm not to sure about no. 3 if i can get one but i will try for the rest of the list!

1. City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
2. TBA
3. TBA
4. The Golden Lily by Richelle..."


sorry i didn't know how to back then but i figured it out! i hope its better!

[Elaine]

Finished my second for this challenge, no.11 TBR, The Burial . I really enjoyed it and gave it 4 stars.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 4th - 10a (Murder etc) - Phantom Instinct by Meg Gardiner 4★s

Review to follow closer to publication

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 5th - #4 (Int. Child-YA) - Coraline by Neil Gaiman 5★s

Review to follow