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Annual Aussie Authors Challenge 1/1/18 - 31/12/18
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Brenda wrote: "Congratulations Nicola!! Good job :) If you decide on another 12, do your post and I'll link you to a Part 2 :)"Will do! I do already have some that I have read in each category, but I've just looked at my unit readings and I think they will have to become bed time reading for a while!
Finished my 4th last month, male author ... The Rosie Project 5★ Loved it!
Well done Brenda! I really need to get into my challenge books!
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Ace wrote: "Drumroll please as I hardly ever finish what I start but here is my completed challenge!!!!!Annual Aussie Authors Challenge 2018
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Well done Ace! Two Tim Wintons in there I see - im looking forward to the full review of Shepherds hut! Just finished that one myself...
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Just finished one from my favourite genre section (historical):The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale Ladies Book Club by Sophie Green
2 out of 5. Hate's a strong word, but I'm going close to saying I hated it. My review is here
Deborah wrote: "Well done Ace! Two Tim Wintons in there I see - im looking forward to the full review of Shepherds hut! Just finished that one myself."Thanks Deborah, I am still a bit hungover from how good this book was, but haven't written a review yet.
Krystal wrote: "Well done Ace!"Thanks Krystal.
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PS I think my favourite genre is "GOOD" books :)"
Yes Jazzy, as he lived in Australia for 10 years prior to his death. And that's not a genre ;) lol!! Perhaps contemporary might fit you there??
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The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale Ladies Book Club by Sophie Green
2 out of 5. Hate's a strong ..."
That's a shame Lee - I loved it. We're certainly all different in our reading tastes :)
Brenda wrote: "Jazzy wrote: "Does Nevil Shute count?PS I think my favourite genre is "GOOD" books :)"
Yes Jazzy, as he lived in Australia for 10 years prior to his death. And that's not a genre ..."
I'm not sure what contemporary means, but I usually don't like 'new' books. I can't be pigeon-holed. It's like when someone asks what's my favourite colour - don't be silly! I can't pick just one.
I'm just struggling to find any second hand books, ebooks, library books, etc by Australian authors at all. My library has suffered severe cuts due to austerity and sold their old stock and new stock is extremely limited.
Thank goodness I already had Nevil Shute in the house.
Literature? I think Literature = Good books. That's also the section where I pick up most of the ones I buy and bring home from the charity shop.
Jazzy, have you looked at other libraries that allow you to join online an use their online apps to borrow ebooks? There are several in Sydney that I know of that don't require you to be a local to be an online member. Check out the ones that have BorrowBox, because I have noticed that BorrowBox seems to have more Aussie authors in their catalogue.
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I usually go to the library every Friday for my guitar class, we had a performance there last Friday and there was a new sign I never saw before - like a tall flag - saying if we register we can read e-books from there, this has never happened before. When I go to my class this Friday I'll sign up for it and see what's available. I would have signed up at the time but had to hurry home so my son could go out with his carer.
Most of the libraries here have online books to borrow Jazzy, both e books and audio books. You borrow through an App that you download to your iPad/tablet/phone. I am a huge fan. I am a member of 3 libraries and between them have 7 different online accounts/apps I can borrow from. The libraries I belong to seem to buy as many online books as they do paper based books nowadays.
Kerri_M wrote: "Most of the libraries here have online books to borrow Jazzy, both e books and audio books. You borrow through an App that you download to your iPad/tablet/phone. I am a huge fan. I am a member of ..."Unfortunately that isn't the case in the north of England. There are very few books left as well.
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We have picketed and petitioned, marched and protested in the streets, but to no avail. Not only the libraries, but the swimming baths were all closed, and there was also a 100% cut to funding for the arts.
The remaining libraries have sold a lot of their stock to make ends meet, leaving the shelves sadly lacking.
That is terrible. I hope your local library goes ahead with the online service then. Fingers crossed for you
Jazzy wrote: "Kerri_M wrote: "Most of the libraries here have online books to borrow Jazzy, both e books and audio books. You borrow through an App that you download to your iPad/tablet/phone. I am a huge fan. I..."Oh my lord that sounds terrible! Hope you can find some good ebooks!
I will have to find out this weekend. I live in the middle of the city centre of Newcastle upon Tyne. Which counts me as lucky because the smaller libraries have been closed or have severely reduced hours, opening just a few hours one or two days a week. This is the biggest library in the area, but now has also become our City Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, Adult Learning Centre, and a Cafe. All that shifting around has ended up with entire floors of books being sold off for profit. For the past 15 years, every time I saw a new book that I was interested in, it was not to be found in the library. Not only that, the classics were also gone. For instance, Anne of Green Gables - gone from all the libraries. When I asked why, I was told it was old and no one was likely to read it anymore, and yet there were enough of us wanting to read it for a book club.Hopefully they have a lot of digital books to choose from!
After finishing my easy level I've had a look at the other books I've read and have planned to read and have discovered I've got enough to do another easy round!These are the ones I've already done and I'll dig around and put the rest up soon...
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Ruddy Gore / Kerry Greenwood3.
The Farseekers / Isobelle Carmody3 New Releases
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Nicola, your book The Paris Seamstress looks quite canny, it's for sale on Kindle for £1.99. I think I'll get one!
Just read Suspect. Why have I only just discovered Michael Robotham?Loved this book. 5 out of 5. review here
Finished 21/24. Three to go to finish 6 in each category!New Releases
6. The Opal Dragonfly by Julian Leatherdale - 5★
Lee wrote: "Just read Suspect. Why have I only just discovered Michael Robotham?Look at it this way Lee - discovering an author late means you have an instant reading list of good books to read, without having to wait for the next book to be published!
Kerri_M wrote: "Lee wrote: "Just read Suspect. Why have I only just discovered Michael Robotham?Look at it this way Lee - discovering an author late means you have an instant readin..."
True! I'm sorted for a while really!
Brenda wrote: "Good for you Nicola :) This post is now linked as Part 2 for you!"Brenda,
Thank you!
Jazzy wrote: "Nicola, your book The Paris Seamstress looks quite canny, it's for sale on Kindle for £1.99. I think I'll get one!"Jazzy,
It's definitely worth that and more!
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Congrats Ace! That's superb work! :)I've now read 13 of 24, and my fourth from the Male Authors category.
The Secrets She Keeps by Michael Robotham. Another excellent read from a very clever and talented writer! 5 stars! :)
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Only 2 books to go to reach 6 books in each category. Finished 5 books in
Favourite Genre - Historic Fiction
5. Gallipoli Street by Mary-Anne O'Connor - 4★
I've had a great time with Level One of this challenge. There were no 1 or 2 star ratings, and the 5 star rated book by Kate Forsyth, Beauty in Thorns had me fascinated by a period of art I'd not explored before.I'd like to attempt the next level but have a few books by non-Aussie authors waiting patiently for my attention. Wish me luck :)
Male Authors
1. Seven Ancient Wonders by Matthew Reilly 2.5★
2. Circle of Flight by John Marsden 3.5★
3. Suspect by Michael Robotham 3.5★
Female Authors
1. Beauty in Thorns by Kate Forsyth 5★
2. Beyond the Orchard by Anna Romer 4★
3. The Dry by Jane Harper 4★
2018 New Releases
1. Hangman by Jack Heath 4★
2. The Opal Dragonfly by Julian Leatherdale 4★
3. Four Respectable Ladies Seek Part-time Husband by Barbara Toner 4★
Favourite Genre: Historical Fiction
1. The Good People by Hannah Kent 4★
2. Stars Across the Ocean by Kimberley Freeman 3.5★
3. Gallipoli Street by Mary-Anne O'Connor 4★
Kim Marie wrote: "I've had a great time with Level One of this challenge. There were no 1 or 2 star ratings, and the 5 star rated book by Kate Forsyth, Beauty in Thorns had me fascinat..."Well done, Kim! Beauty in Thorns looks fantastic!
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Well done Kim :)
Thanks Krystal and Brenda! I'm hoping to add a little more Fantasy and Science Fiction to my next level :)
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Completed another from the Female Authors category; my fourth, and up to 14/24 overall. :)Deadly Obsession by Karen M. Davis AA. Completed 22/07 - 5 stars.
Jazzy wrote: "Nicola, your book The Paris Seamstress looks quite canny, it's for sale on Kindle for £1.99. I think I'll get one!"It looks good, I read through a bit of it to have a deeks, but will save it for my August challenge! Thanks for sharing it x
Crossed another 2018 release off my list.. Ringer by Lauren Oliver 3★. A interesting take on what it means to be human & the ethics of scientific discovery.Just one more new release to go!
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