Annual Aussie Authors Challenge 1/1/18 - 31/12/18

[Carol]

At 8.30 pm last night I had 50 pages left of my twelfth book of the challenge, Gilgamesh by Joan London. It was either finish the 50 pages or go out and drink in the new year with friends. Guess which choice won? But I will post the eleven I did read and the twelfth I am determined to finish today, slightly late.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's perfectly fine Carol :) You finished and did well!

[Carol]

Just finished Gilgamesh. Five stars from me, I really enjoyed Joan London's graceful style. My review here https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Carol]

So I have completed my twelve chosen books slightly late and happy to say that this year I ended up reading more Australian authors than usual, these twelve plus quite a number of others.

Male Authors
1. Taboo by Kim Scott 5★
2. A Fringe of Leaves by Patrick White 2★
3. Shipwrecks: Australia's Greatest Maritime Disasters by Evan McHugh 5★

Female Authors
1. The Dry byJane Harper 5★
2. Gilgamesh: A Novel by Joan London 5★
3. The Thornbirds by Colleen McCullough 5★

2018 New Releases
1. The Shepherd's Hut by Tim Winton 5★
2. The Secrets at Ocean's Edge by Kali Napier 3★
3. The Lace Weaver by Lauren Chater 4★

Favourite Genre (History)
1. The Governesses: Letters From The Colonies 1862 1882 by Patricia Clarke 4★
2. Finding Eliza: Power and Colonial Storytelling by Larissa Behrendt 5★
3. Elizabeth Macarthur: A Life at the Edge of the World by Michelle Scott Tucker 5★



Thank you to our hardworking conveners. I've enjoyed the challenge and read some books I would never have read and a few I have been meaning to read for some time. Onto 2019!

[Krystal]

Well done Carol!

[MaryG2E]

Kerri_M wrote: "PS - I know the Mods are always looking for new interesting ways to challenge us, but this was such a good one, I wouldn't mind if you repeated it in 2019!"

I agree with you Kerri, this was a really good challenge for me. I think the categories gave us all great scope for our reading selections. The criteria for 2019 have already been published, but perhaps the Mods will consider repeating this one in a future year.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good job Carol!!

We're open to suggestions Mary - thanks!

[Kylie]

Thanks Brenda and Odette. :)

Congratulations Jazzy and Carol! Well done ladies! Great work by you both! :)

[Jazzy]

Kerri wrote: "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!!!"

Don't worry Kerri! Now we start on a clean slate :)
This was my first introduction to Aussie Authors and I met so many new ones. Let's go on together!

Thank you so much Krystal :D

[Marie]

I managed to read the highest level with 33 books read... missed 3 male Aussie authors. Was still a fun challenge!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Marie!

[Kim Marie]

Kylie wrote: "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..."

Thanks Kylie, I had a lot of fun with this challenge. Your own effort was outstanding with so many 5 star reads....well done!!