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I was aiming for Level 3 but I'm not going to get through my 6 remaining books before the end of the year, so I completed Level 2 with 6 of each.24/24
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I am calling it done for this year!Did not quite make it to level three; my problem was, as I suspected it would be, new releases. I could only find seven , still it was pretty close. And I am using this challenge as the basis for my personal challenge next year :)
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Brenda wrote: "Well done Clare and Deborah!!"Thank you, Brenda. I should probably add a HUGE shout out to Allen and Unwin, without whom I would not have done as well at the new releases.
The Clockmaker's Daughter and The Yellow House were both advancedto me by them and they were both brilliant books which I would throughly recommend/
I have reviewed them both, and -no self promotion or anything- but everyone, feel free to have a look at the reviews and tell me what you think
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Massive congratulations to all finishers! A brilliant effort from all! :) I've got two to go, it'll be down to the wire...
My fifth of six from the New Releases category. :) The Memories That Make Us by Vanessa Carnevale. Completed 16/12 - 5 stars.
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I have 4 books left to read for the 36 books in this challenge -aaahhh! Hope I can finish this, but seeing as I didn't start until the 8th of July, that's not too shabby :)
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Three books left for this challenge - all Aus make authors. Might have to find a few small books ;) ;)
I've been dragging my feet to sign off on this challenge, because I really, really wanted to try to get through my original choices. But with a couple of them I just wasn't feeling it. So I've re-jigged my lists and found that I've completed Level 2 (and well on the way to Level 3).Here's what I read:
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1. The Rules of Backyard Cricket by Jock Serong 3★
2. Two Steps Forward by Graeme Simsion 4★
3. City of Crows by Chris Womersley 4★
4. The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion 3★
5. On the Java Ridge by Jock Serong 4.5★
6. Finding Gobi: The true story of a little dog and an incredible journey by Dion Leonard 3★
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1. Olmec Obituary by L.J.M. Owen 2★
2. Missing by Melanie Casey 4★
3. In Deep by Sage Nottley 3★
4. The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey4★
5. Into the Night by Sarah Bailey 4★
6. The Fragments by Toni Jordan4.5★
2018 New Releases
1. The Sisters' Song by Louise Allan 2.5★
2. The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris 4★
3. Hot Pursuit by Rebecca Freeborn 3★
4. Lovesome by Sally Seltmann 3★
5. The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland 4★
6. The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan 4★
Favourite Genre (Historical Fiction x 2)
1. A Dissection of Murder by Felicity Young 3★
2. The Last Dance by Fiona McIntosh 3★
3. The Portrait of Molly Dean by Katherine Kovacic 4★
4. The Tea Gardens Fiona McIntosh 3.5★
5. The Jade Lily Kirsty Manning 4★
6. The Passengers Eleanor Limprecht 3.5★
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Jazzy wrote: "I have 4 books left to read for the 36 books in this challenge -aaahhh! Hope I can finish this, but seeing as I didn't start until the 8th of July, that's not too shabby :)"You've done exceptionally well Jazzy! I haven't even finished 24 books for Level Two yet! You're a superstar! :)
And well done to you too Andrea! Congratulations!
Keep going Marie! :)
I've now only got Anzac Girls: The Extraordinary Story of our World War I Nurses by Peter Rees to read to mark this challenge as complete after having finished The Lost Pearl by Emily Madden yesterday. Another first class read! So close to getting the full 5 stars from me - 4.75 rounded up. :)
I've had a wonderful time completing the second part of this challenge and my New Release choices were all outstanding reads. Thanks again for making this challenge so much fun.Male Authors
1. Bound by Alan Baxter 4★
2. The Diggers Rest Hotel by Geoffrey McGeachin 4★
3. Two Steps Forward by Graeme Simsion 4★
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1. Nightingale by Fiona McIntosh 3.5★
2. The Women In Black by Madeleine St. John 3.5★
3, The Trip of a Lifetime by Monica McInerney 4★
New Release 2018
1. Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak 4.5★
2. The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan 4.5★
3. City of Lies by Sam Hawke 4.5★
Favourite Genre: Speculative Fiction
1. Time Machines Repaired While-U-Wait by K. A. Bedford 3★
2. Crossroads of Canopy by Thoraiya Dyer 4★
3. Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend 4★
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Thanks Brenda. Very happy to have completed Level 2 this time :)
Just realised I that finished my second last read for this 2nd challenge a few days ago!New Release
His Outback Nanny / Annie SeatonWill get onto the last one very soon!
I'm calling this one complete with my 48th book finished last week.Completed 48/48
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Haven't updated the challenge since mid-semester break in September!! These are the AA's I have managed to read in 2018. It seems new releases are my kryptonite. I have had a good year in AA's, rediscovering my love for Garth Nix and Alison Goodman, authors I haven't really read in years. Well done to everyone else, I'm off to look through your completion posts for books to read in 2019!
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✓ The First Third by Will Kostakis ★★★★☆
✓ Sabriel by Garth Nix ★★★★★
✓ Lirael by Garth Nix ★★★★☆
✓ Abhorsen by Garth Nix ★★★★★
✓ Clariel by Garth Nix ★★★★☆
✓ Goldenhand by Garth Nix ★★★★☆
✓ Godsgrave by Jay Kristoff ★★★★★
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✓ Dreamer's Pool by Juliet Marillier ★★★★☆
✓ Tower of Thorns by Juliet Marillier ★★★☆☆
✓ Den of Wolves by Juliet Marillier ★★★★☆
✓ Prickle Moon by Juliet Marillier ★★★★☆
✓ Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier ★★★★★
✓ Sound of Silence by Elaine Saunders ★★★☆☆
✓ Reading Magic by Mem Fox ★★★★★
✓ Lady Helen and the Dark Days Club by Alison Goodman ★★★★☆
✓ Lady Helen and the Dark Days Pact by Alison Goodman ★★★★☆
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✓ Wormwood Mire by Judith Rossell ★★★★☆
✓ Diamond Spirit by Karen Wood ★★★☆☆
✓ Olive of Groves by Katrina Nannestad ★★★★☆
✓ Molly and Pim and the Millions of Stars by Martine Murray ★★★★☆
✓ Marsh and Me by Martine Murray ★★★☆☆
✓ Atmospheric by Carole Wilkinson ★★★★☆
✓ Obernewtyn by Isobelle Carmody ★★★★☆
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Well done to everyone who has completed this one!
Well, I didn't quite make it. I still intend to read those last two books, but this year I got distracted by lots of shiny new (new release, or new to me) books by Australian authors!10/12
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1. Gunshine State by Andrew Nette
✔ 2. Sold by Blair Denholm - 25/02/2018
✔ 3. Danger Music by Eddie Ayres - 27/01/2018
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✔ 1. Child Of Africa by T.M. Clark - 11/03/2018
✔ 2. Faith by Jenni Boyd - 03/02/2018
✔ 3. Esme's Wish by Elizabeth Foster - 06/01/2018
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✔ 1. The Lily and The Rose by Jackie French - 26/08/2018
✔ 2. The Family Next Door by Sally Hepworth - 30/06/2018
✔ 3.The Paris Seamstress by Natasha Lester - 05/06/2018
Favourite Genre (Mystery/Thriller/Crime)
1. The List by Michael Brissenden
✔ 2. The Secrets She Keeps by Michael Robotham - 27/05/2018
✔ 3. The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey - 17/02/2018
Other Australian books read this year (just in case people are looking for some inspiration) were:
Stars Across the Ocean by Kimberley Freeman - a sweet romance and adventure
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend - I love Morrigan Crow :-)
Marlborough Man by Alan Carter - so good, I'm going back for more Alan Carter
Daughter of the Murray by Darry Fraser - a fun read and a sweet romance
Under the Cold Bright Lights by Garry Disher - loved it, gritty!
The Rules of Backyard Croquet by Sunni Overend - this was such a fun read
Bluebottle by Belinda Castles - not a "comfortable" story, but I was so immersed in the family and the location, I loved it!
Defiant: A Broken Body Is Not a Broken Person by Janine Shepherd - what a strong woman, wow!
Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton - not my favourite (a bit dark), but worth reading
We See the Stars by Kate van Hooft - I didn't enjoy this one
Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend - even better than the first!
The Lost Man by Jane Harper - awesome! I seriously love Jane Harper.
Michelle wrote: "Well, I didn't quite make it. I still intend to read those last two books, but this year I got distracted by lots of shiny new (new release, or new to me) books by Australian authors!10/12
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Michelle, I've been known to change my original choices if somebody more attractive comes along! You could swap Trent Dalton for your male author and swap The Lost Man for your mystery and hey, presto! You're done!
Go on - do it!
PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Well, I didn't quite make it. I still intend to read those last two books, but this year I got distracted by lots of shiny new (new release, or new to me) books by Australian autho..."Solid suggestion, Patty!!
Michelle, that many bonus AAs I'd say you completed the challenge for sure!
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Totally agree with Patty's suggestion Michelle - we all swap and change when necessary! SO - congratulations on completing your challenge!!
I'ts taken almost 4 month to get to my last book - but it's now read and my challenge complete! 2 LevelsMale Authors Done
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Mele Kalikimaka Mr Walker: A Les Norton Novel 8 / Robert G. Barrett2.
Bet Your Life / Evan Green3.
Burn / David Ireland1.
Blood Moon / Garry Disher2.
The Secrets She Keeps / Michael Robotham3.
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Crimson Lake / Candice Fox2.
Mercenary Mum: My Journey from Young Mother to Baghdad Bodyguard / Neryl Joyce3.
The Husband's Secret / Liane Moriarty1.
The Good People / Hannah Kent2.
Ruddy Gore / Kerry Greenwood3.
The Farseekers / Isobelle CarmodyNew Release Done
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Two Steps Forward / Graeme Simsion2.
Rebel with a Cause / Jacqui Lambie3.
The Agency / James Phelan 1.
The Paris Seamstress / Natasha Lester2.
Unlit / Keri Arthur 3.
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Designated Targets / John Birmingham2.
A Shadow on the Glass / Ian Irvine 4* 3.
Time Machines Repaired While-U-Wait / K.A. Bedford1.
Metro Winds / Isobelle Carmody2.
Dark is the Moon / Ian Irvine3.
Alyzon Whitestarr / Isobelle Carmody
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Brenda wrote: "Congratulations Nicola! Great job :)"Thank you! It's been such a slow reading year for me - not sure why. But it always feels great to finish all the challenges!
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Finally managed to finish the Challenge with just a couple of days to spare, my last read being Barracuda by Christos Tsiolkas - 3.5 stars (7/10).Review is here:- https://www.goodreads.com/review/edit...
My completed list is as follows:-
Level One - 12/12
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1. His Father's Son by Tony Black - FINISHED - 4* (8.5/10)
2. Barracuda by Christos Tsiolkas - FINISHED - 3.5* (7/10)
3. Eyrie by Tim Winton - FINISHED - 4* (8.5/10)
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1. The Boy Under the Table by Nicole Trope - FINISHED - 4* (9/10)
2. Foal's Bread by Gillian Mears - FINISHED - 4* (9/10)
3. The Game You Played by Anni Taylor - FINISHED - 4* (9/10)
2018 New Releases
1. Force of Nature by Jane Harper - FINISHED 5* (10/10)
2. A Long Way From Home by Peter Carey - FINISHED 3* (7/10)
3. The Family Next Door by Sally Hepworth - FINISHED 4* (8.5/10)
Favourite Genre - Crime Thrillers
1. The Broken Shore by Peter Temple - FINISHED - 4* (9/10)
2. Gunshot Road by Adrian Hyland - FINISHED - 4.5* (9/10)
3. Fatal Liaison by Vicki Tyley - FINISHED - 4* (9/10)
Great challenge - really enjoyed it!!
Phrynne wrote: "Well done Kim!"Thanks, Phrynne!
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Just finished reading The Jade Lily by Kirsty Manning - a five star read for me. This is the 35th book out of 36 - I needed one more historical fiction - though I read extra female authors but not the right genre! I enjoyed the challenge and all the Australian authors.Male Authors
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Only one more book to go to finish the 36 books in this challege!
Go Jazzy! You can do it - there are hours of potential reading before the fireworks start...
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Happy reading of that last book Jazzy :)
17/24 books read for this challenge. Lets bring on 2019!
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Well done Jess :) Hopefully you might fit those last few into 2019's challenges...
Excellent work, and many congratulations to all finishers - Kim Marie, Kathryn, Mima, Kim, Odette, Nicola and Michelle. Great work too Jess! :) And Jazzy, I'm sure you can do it, you've after all got the advantage of being a few hours behind us! ;) :)
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I got in with the skin of my teeth! My first Aussie Author Annual Challenge completed! And thank you mods for this wonderful challenge! :) I had some most delightful reads on this journey! Bring on the Genres challenge! :)
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24/24 - COMPLETED!!!! :)
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Well done everyone! Kylie, some good books there.
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Finished! I feel like I just stumbled over the tape blowing across the deserted track long after the first place winner had broken it and all the spectators had gone home - but so happy! Happy New Year!!
Annual Aussie Authors Challenge
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At least you competed Jazz. I didn’t read a single book from the challenge and couldn’t even make my reading goal for 2018, but here’s to a new year, and another challenge!!!
Jazzy wrote: "Finished! I feel like I just stumbled over the tape blowing across the deserted track long after the first place winner had broken it and all the spectators had gone home - but so happy! Happy Ne..."
Well done, Jazzy! You made it!!
Kerri I agree, new year new challenge! :D
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Congratulations Jazzy! Excellent job :)
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