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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're linked Jess :)

[Jess]

Brenda wrote: "You're linked Jess :)"

Thanks heaps. Have updated my list and I am so excited to be reading Australian authors. Hopefully once finished the 12 I can go onto the next level

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's great Jess :) Have you seen the new monthly group reads we'll be doing? There's a poll to vote on for your choice if you're interested - https://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/7...

Two different Aussie authors per month that you can join in or not - whatever you like :)

[Elizabeth]

Brenda, this challenge looks great! I will post my list when I am back in Sydney. In the meantime, I just have a question re new releases- I have a couple of books in mind which won’t be listed on Goodreads till sometime in 2018, as neither will be published until the second half of the year. I’m happy to either leave blank or is it better to add some other books in as placeholders and mark as subject to change?

[Jess]

Brenda wrote: "That's great Jess :) Have you seen the new monthly group reads we'll be doing? There's a poll to vote on for your choice if you're interested - https://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/7......"

Thanks Brenda. Out of the whole list for January I have only read one of those books. I have posted my vote! Thanks for the reminder!

[Tien]

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

COMPLETED on 22/06/18

Male Authors (COMPLETED)
1. Fear is the Rider by Kenneth Cook -Read 17/02 ★★
2. Wings Above the Diamantina (Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte #3) by Arthur W. Upfield -Read 21/02 ★★★
3. Nevernight (The Nevernight Chronicle #1) by Jay Kristoff -Read 25/02 ★★★★
4. Gold!: The Fever that Forever Changed Australia by David Hill -Read 05/03 ★★★
5. The Potato Factory (The Potato Factory #1) by Bryce Courtenay -Read 12/03 ★★★★
6. Marlborough Man by Alan Carter -Read 13/03 ★★★★
7. The Last Dog on Earth by Adrian J. Walker -Read 21/03 ★★★★
8. He Died With A Felafel In His Hand by John Birmingham -Read 21/03 ★★★
9. De Luxe (Jack Susko #3) by Lenny Bartulin -Read 28/03 ★★★



Female Authors (COMPLETED)
1. The Harper Effect by Taryn Bashford -Read 11/01 ★★★
2. Fifty Bales of Hay by Rachael Treasure -Read 12/01 ★★★
3. Between the Lives by Jessica Shirvington -Read 19/01 ★★★★
4. Stars Across the Ocean by Kimberley Freeman -Read 30/01 ★★★
5. The Girl in the Yellow Vest by Loretta Hill -read 30/01 ★★★★
6. For Love Alone by Christina Stead -Read 12/2 ★★
7. Fearless by Fiona Higgins -Read 20/02 ★★★★
8. A Few Days in the Country Other Stories by Elizabeth Harrower -Read 27/02 ★★
9. The Rules of Backyard Croquet by Sunni Overend -Read 15/03 ★★★



2018 New Releases (COMPLETED)
1. If I Tell You by Alicia Tuckerman -Read 12/01 ★★★★★
2. Graevale (The Medoran Chronicles #4) by Lynette Noni -Read 03/02 ★★★★★
3. Redemption Point (Crimson Lake #2) by Candice Fox -Read 03/02 ★★★★★
4. The Three of Us by Kim Lock -Read 08/02 ★★★★★
5. Dyschronia by Jennifer Mills -Read 12/03 ★★
6. Ambulance Girls Under Fire (Ambulance Girls #2) by Deborah Burrows -Read 20/03 ★★★★
7. Whisper (Whisper #1) by Lynette Noni -Read 03/05 ★★★★
8. Obsidio (The Illuminae Files #3) by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff -Read 24/05 ★★★★
9. The Buried Ark (The Change #2) by James Bradley -Read 22/06 ★★★★



Favourite Genre: Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Crime, Classics (COMPLETED)
1. Thief's Magic (Millennium’s Rule #1) by Trudi Canavan -Read 05/01 ★★★★
2. Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor #1) by Jessica Townsend - Read 28/02 ★★★★★
3. The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone by Jaclyn Moriarty - Read 10/04 ★★★
4. Man of Two Tribes (Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte #21) by Arthur W. Upfield -Read 31/01 ★★★
5. Sinister Intent (Lexie Rogers #1) by Karen M. Davis -Read 14/02★★★★
6. Murder on a Midsummer Night (Phryne Fisher #17) by Kerry Greenwood -Read 14/03★★★
7. Haxby's Circus by Katharine Susannah Prichard -Read 03/01 ★★★
8. All That Swagger by Miles Franklin -Read 01/02 ★★★★
9. The Harp in the South (Harp in the South #2) by Ruth Park -Read 07/01 ★★★★

[Carolyn]

Just noticed the new annual challenge is up. I'm definitely in!
Starting with level 2; upgraded to level 3 in June.

36/36 books

Male Authors 9/9
✔ 1 African Sky by Tony Park 4★
✔ 2 Nevernight by Jay Kristoff 5★
✔ 3 The Rules of Backyard Cricket by Jock Serong 4★
✔ 4 August Falling by Les Zig 4★
✔ 5 Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton 5★
✔ 6 Dead I Well May Be by Adrian McKinty 4★
✔ 7. Little Lost Girl by Graham Wilson 3.5★
✔ 8. Scrublands by Chris Hammer 5★
✔ 9 The Other Wife by Michael Robotham 5★

Female Authors 9/9
✔ 1 The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend 5★
✔ 2 The Girl in Kellers Way by Megan Goldin 4★
✔ 3 Stars Across the Ocean by Kimberley Freeman 3.5★
✔ 4 Beyond Fear by Jaye Ford 4.5★
✔ 5 Sixty Seconds by Jesse Blackadder 4★
✔ 6 Cooper Bartholomew Is Dead by Rebecca James 4★
✔ 7 Demon Dei by L.J. Hayward 4★
✔ 8 An Accidental Murderer by Chris Taylor 3★
✔ 9. We See the Stars by Kate van Hooft 4★

New Release 9/9
✔ 1 The Secrets at Ocean's Edge by Kali Napier 4★
✔ 2 Obsidio by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff 5★
✔ 3 Book of Colours by Robyn Cadwallader 5★
✔ 4 The Portrait of Molly Dean by Katherine Kovacic 4★
✔ 5 The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris 4.5★
✔ 6 The Rules of Backyard Croquet by Sunni Overend 3★
✔ 7 The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan 5★
✔ 8 Four Respectable Ladies Seek Part-time Husband by Barbara Toner 3.5★
✔ 9 Beneath the Mother Tree by D.M. Cameron 5★

Favourite Genre - Crime/Mystery 9/9
✔ 1 Present Darkness by Malla Nunn 5★
✔ 2 Marlborough Man by Alan Carter 4★
✔ 3 White Gold by Rachel Amphlett 3★
✔ 4 Under the Cold Bright Lights by Garry Disher 4★
✔ 5 The Ones You Trust by Caroline Overington 4★
✔ 6 Into the Night by Sarah Bailey 4★
✔ 7 The Accident on the A35 by Graeme Macrae Burnet 4★
✔ 8 Fatal Mistake by Karen M. Davis 4★
✔ 9 Redemption Point by Candice Fox 5★

[Kerri_M]

Hi - question for the Mods - If I went for the 2 x or 3 x (24 or 36 books), in the "Favourite Genre" section, does it need to be 3 different genres? Or can we double up?

[Tien]

Kerri_M wrote: "Hi - question for the Mods - If I went for the 2 x or 3 x (24 or 36 books), in the "Favourite Genre" section, does it need to be 3 different genres? Or can we double up?"

Looks like you can do either or, Kerri. You can pick to do 1 genre for all your sets or you can do different one per set... is what I see so far in the thread.

[Kerri_M]

Tien wrote: "Kerri_M wrote: "Hi - question for the Mods - If I went for the 2 x or 3 x (24 or 36 books), in the "Favourite Genre" section, does it need to be 3 different genres? Or can we double up?"

Looks lik..."
Thanks Tien, I thought it would have to be different types, then I saw the same thing in the thread as well. Would probably make it a bit easier to double up :)

[Carolyn]

I'm happy to change mine to two favourite genres if that's what was meant. I have lots of favourite genres :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elizabeth wrote: "Brenda, this challenge looks great! I will post my list when I am back in Sydney. In the meantime, I just have a question re new releases- I have a couple of books in mind which won’t be listed on ..."

Elizabeth you can leave them blank - or a TBD (to be decided) if you want. I know we can't possibly know books which are being released in October for example...so that's fine :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jess wrote: "Brenda wrote: "That's great Jess :) Have you seen the new monthly group reads we'll be doing? There's a poll to vote on for your choice if you're interested - https://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/72..."

You're welcome :) Thanks Jess!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kerri_M wrote: "Hi - question for the Mods - If I went for the 2 x or 3 x (24 or 36 books), in the "Favourite Genre" section, does it need to be 3 different genres? Or can we double up?"

You can please yourself Kerri. You can separate it (as I have done) or read all of one genre (if you have a particular favourite over every other)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "I'm happy to change mine to two favourite genres if that's what was meant. I have lots of favourite genres :)"

Either/or Carolyn :) I separated mine as I have lots too - so will do 3 favourites over the time :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Tien and Carolyn, you are both linked :)

[Kerri_M]

Brenda wrote: "Kerri_M wrote: "Hi - question for the Mods - If I went for the 2 x or 3 x (24 or 36 books), in the "Favourite Genre" section, does it need to be 3 different genres? Or can we double up?"

You can p..."

Thank you Oh Wise One :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! You're very welcome ;)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Here are mine at last. Starting on easy:)

12/12

Male Authors
1. Close Your Eyes by Michael Robotham 9/1/18 5 stars
2. A Long Way from Home by Peter Carey 25/1/18 2 stars
3. Two Steps Forward by Graeme Simsion 3/1/18 5 stars

Female authors
1. Dark Edges by Catherine Lee 14/2/18 4 stars
2. Until I Met Her by Natalie Barelli 22/2/18 4 stars
3. Scared to Death by Rachel Amphlett 10/2/18 4 stars

2018 release
1. The Agency by James Phelan 4 stars 7/5/18
2. Obsidio by Amie Kaufman5 stars 27/3/18
3. The Family Next Door: A Novel by Sally Hepworth3 stars 16/3/18

Fave genre
1. Resurrection Bay by Emma Viskic 5 stars 20/1/18
2. After He Killed Me by Natalie Barelli 3 stars 27/3/18
3. Will to Live Rachel Amphlett 20/2 18 5 stars

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're all linked Phrynne :)

[Mish]

I'm in! Here's my list:

Annual Aussie Authors Challenge - Level 2

Male Authors
1. King of the Road by Nigel Bartlett
2. Under the Cold Bright Lights by Garry Disher - Finished 5*
3. Marlborough Man by Alan Carter - Finished 4*
4.
5.
6.

,

Female Authors
1. Stars Across the Ocean by Kimberley Freeman - Finished 4*
2. The Good People by Hannah Kent - Finished 3*
3. Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta
4.
5.
6.

,

2018 New Releases
1. Little Gods by Jenny Ackland Finished 5*
2. P is for Pearl by Eliza Henry-Jones Finished 5*
3. Hot Pursuit by Rebecca Freeborn - Finished 4*
4. The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
5.
6.

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Favourite Genre - Contemporary
1. The Fifth Letter by Nicola Moriarty Finished 4*
2. Breathing Under Water by Sophie Hardcastle Finished 4*
3. Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty
4.
5.
6.

,

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yay Mish :) You're linked...

[Kerri_M]

Have had a bit of a rethink with some of my books. List updated.
Still going with 12, and have most of the next 12 already selected - except for the 2018 releases. Will all depend on the new releases whether I double up

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "Yay Mish :) You're linked..."

Cheers Brenda! Now working on my A-Z list for the other challenge 😊

[Jenny]

Level Three

36 / 36

Male Authors

1. Signal Loss by Garry Disher - 5 ★ - 08 / 02 / 2018
2. And Fire Falls by Peter Watt - 4 ★ - 13 / 01 / 2018
3. Dark Heart by Tony Park - 4 ★ - 07 / 01 / 2018
4. Bitter Wash Road by Garry Disher 5 ★ - 17 / 01 / 2018
5. The Cull by Tony Park - 5 ★ - 04 / 02 / 2018
6. The Diggers Rest Hotel by Geoffrey McGeachin - 4 ★ - 24 / 02 / 2018
7. Chain of Evidence by Garry Disher - 4 ★ - 09 / 02 / 2018
8. The Five Greatest Warriors by Matthew Reilly - 5 ★ - 18 / 02 / 2018
9. The Holiday Murders by Robert Gott410236] - 4 ★ - 24 / 02 / 2018



Female Authors

1. The Medici Mistress by Clare Connelly - 4 ★ - 07 / 01 / 2018
2. Fortune's Son by Jennifer Scoullar - 5 ★ - 22 / 01 / 2018
3. The Greek Tycoon's Forbidden Affair by Clare Connelly - 4 ★ - 10 / 01 / 2018
4. Chrissy and the Burroughs Boy by Cathryn Hein - 4 ★ - 26 / 02 / 2018
5. Lighthouse Bay by Kimberley Freeman - 4 ★ - 09 / 02 / 2018
6. One More Song by Nicki Edwards - 5 ★ - 12 / 03 /2018
7. The Other Side of the Season by Jenn J. McLeod - 5 ★ - 10 / 03 /2018
8. The Lieutenant by Kate Grenville - 3 ★ - 10 / 03 / 2018
9. The Tea Gardens by Fiona McIntosh - 4 ★ - 15 / 03 /2018



2018 New Releases

1. In Deep by Sage Nottley - 4 ★ - 3 / 1 / 201
2. Indulgence and Temperance by Faye Hall - 5 ★ - 03 / 02 / 2018
3. After Sundown by Suzanne Brandyn - 5 ★ - 13 / 02 / 2018
4. Ordinary Evil by Chris Taylor - 5 ★ - 01 / 03 / 2018
5. Water Under The Bridge by Lily Malone - 4 ★ - 16 / 03 / 2018
6. The Red Dirt Road by Alissa Callen - 5 ★ - 20 / 08 /2018
7. Redemption Point by Candice Fox - 4 ★ - 05 / 04 / 2018
8. The Country Girl by Cathryn Hein - 5 ★ - 19 / 04 / 2018
9. A Place with Heart by Jennie Jones - 5 ★ - 06 / 05 / 2018



Favourite Genre - Romantic Suspense

1. The Kalista Diamond by Erin Moira O'Hara - 5 ★ - 15 / 1 / 2018
2. Come Rain Or Shine by Tricia Stringer - 4 ★ - 2 / 1 / 2018
3. Daintree by Annie Seaton - 5 ★ - 08 / 02 / 2018
4. The Wildwood Sisters by Mandy Magro - 4 ★ - 27 / 02 / 2018
5. Hindsight by Melanie Casey - 5 ★ - 06 / 01 / 2018
6. Craven by Melanie Casey - 5 ★ - 06 / 01 / 2018
7. Spirits Of The Ghan by Judy Nunn - 5 ★ - 17 / 01 / 2018
8. Missing by Melanie Casey - 5 ★ - 04 / 03 / 2018
9. Diamond Sky by Annie Seaton - 5 ★ - 11 / 03 / 2018

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kerri_M wrote: "Have had a bit of a rethink with some of my books. List updated.
Still going with 12, and have most of the next 12 already selected - except for the 2018 releases. Will all depend on the new releas..."

Have fun working it all out Kerri :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mish wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Yay Mish :) You're linked..."

Cheers Brenda! Now working on my A-Z list for the other challenge 😊"

Wonderful!

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "Tien and Carolyn, you are both linked :)"

Thanks Brenda!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jenny, you're linked :)

[PattyMacDotComma]

I'm in at level 2, always subject to change. :)
Level Two

24/24

Male Authors
1) Tim Winton The Boy Behind the Curtain READ 5★
2) Peter Carey A Long Way From Home READ 4.5★
3) Zane Lovitt Black Teeth READ 4.5★
4) Tony Jones The Twentieth Man READ 4.5★
5) Richard Flanagan The Narrow Road to the Deep North READ 5★
6) Incorrigible Optimist: A Political Memoir by Gareth Evans READ 4★

Female Authors
7) Caroline Overington The Ones You Trust READ 4★
8) Jennifer Down Pulse Points: Stories READ 4★
9) Sofie Laguna The Choke READ 4.5★
10) Emily Maguire An Isolated Incident READ 2.5★
11) Liane Moriarty The Husband's Secret READ 4.5★
12) Helen Garner Monkey Grip READ 3★

2018 New Releases
13) Helen Garner True Stories: The Collected Short Non-Fiction READ 5★
14) Those other women by Nicola Moriarty READ 3.5★
15) The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland READ 3.5★
16) The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan READ 4★
17) Deep Time Dreaming: Uncovering Ancient Australia by Billy Griffiths READ 5★
18) The Nowhere Child by Christian White READ 4.5★

(A) Favourite Genre: Historical Fiction
19) Mrs. M by Luke Slattery READ 4★
20) The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton READ 4★
21) Bereft by Chris Womersley READ 4★
22) The Timeless Land Eleanor Dark READ 4.5★
23) Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks READ 3.5★
24) The Good People by Hannah Kent READ 4★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're linked Patty :)

[PattyMacDotComma]

Brenda wrote: "You're linked Patty :)"

Great! Now to find some books! Whee!

[Jenny]

I am having trouble deciding on my favourite genre. Can anyone help me to determine my favourite genre?

[Andrea]

Jenny wrote: "I am having trouble deciding on my favourite genre. Can anyone help me to determine my favourite genre?"

I was just looking at your favorites and your reading challenge for this year, and I think you have a definite leaning towards crime/thriller and romance. One an antidote to the other hahaha

[Cherie]

I have been letting my Aussie books slide, but I think this is doable for me, so count me in, please. I will be back with my choices as soon as I review my book list.

Level One

1/12

Male Authors
1. Underdog by Markus Zusak
2. Gifts of the Peramangk by Dean Mayes
3. Oscar and Lucinda by Peter Carey

Female Authors COMPLETED
1. The Dry by Jane Harper read 1/2/2018, 5★s
2. Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood read 2/25/2018, 5★s
3. Force of Nature by Jane Harper read 3/9/2018, 4★s

2018 New Releases
1. tbd
2. tbd
3. tbd

Favourite Genre (Science Fiction)
1. Allergic To Time by Crystal Gables
2. Seeing Red by Patty Jansen
3. Hero by Belinda Crawford read 2/16/2018, 4★s


Genre list updated Jan 3 clr

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jenny wrote: "I am having trouble deciding on my favourite genre. Can anyone help me to determine my favourite genre?"

Definitely Romantic Suspense Jenny :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're linked Cherie :) Great you're joining us!

[Jenny]

Andrea wrote: "Jenny wrote: "I am having trouble deciding on my favourite genre. Can anyone help me to determine my favourite genre?"

I was just looking at your favorites and your reading challenge for this year..."

Thank you. Andrea. See my dilemma, Andrea. However, as always the fantastic moderators of this group has come to my rescue. :)

[Jenny]

Brenda wrote: "Jenny wrote: "I am having trouble deciding on my favourite genre. Can anyone help me to determine my favourite genre?"

Definitely Romantic Suspense Jenny :)"

Thanks, Brenda. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're welcome Jenny :)

[Bryndís]

I'll give this one a try! I'm probably not really gonna start until march, because that's when I'm back home and can therefor visit the library and have more freedom in choosing books ;-)
I fill a couple of them them in next week and the rest as the year progresses

Annual 2018 Challenge: 01/01/2018 - 31/12/2018

Level One

4/12

Male Authors
1. Dark Heart by Tony Park -- 1*
2. Matthew Flinders' Cat by Bryce Courtenay
3.



Female Authors
1. Music And Freedom by Zoë Morrison
2. Absolutely Faking It by Tiana Templeman -- 3*
3. Ida by Alison Evans -- 4*



2018 New Releases
1. The Family Next Door by Sally Hepworth
2. Four Respectable Ladies Seek Part-time Husband by Barbara Toner
3. Hangman by Jack Heath



Favourite Genre (horror)
1. 809 Jacob Street by Marty Young
2.
3.

[Elizabeth]

Level One

3/12

Male Authors

1. The Pause by John Larkin
2. The Book Thief byMarkus Zusak
3. Life or Death by Michael Robotham

Female Authors

1. The Tides Between by Elizabeth Jane Corbett...
2. Feeling Sorry for Celia by Jaclyn Moriarty
3.


2018 New Releases

1. Fleshers by Alison Croggon
2. book:Keeper of the Way|39080447] by Patricia Leslie
3. Beneath the Mother Tree by D.M. Cameron

Favourite Genre - YA

1. One Would Think the Deep by Claire Zorn
2. Puberty Blues by Kathy Lette...
3. Wreck by Fleur Ferris...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bryndís wrote: "I'll give this one a try! I'm probably not really gonna start until march, because that's when I'm back home and can therefor visit the library and have more freedom in choosing books ;-)
I fill a ..."

Bryndis, if you're doing the Easy level, ie 3 per category, then yes, the favourite genre must be the same. If you were doing multiple, you could do 3 x 3 etc :) Does that make sense?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bryndis and Elizabeth, you're both linked!

[Kathryn]

OK, I think I'm in for Level 2, although that may change throughout the year. And the whole list is subject to change, as always, but this is what I'm thinking at the moment!

Edit: changing to Level 3

Edit: changing up to a non-existent Level 4!

Edit: COMPLETED Level 4!!


Completed 48/48


Male authors
1. Marlborough Man by Alan Carter - 4★
2. The Mystery of Swordfish Reef by Arthur W. Upfield - 3★
3. Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey (ATY - wk11) - 3.5★
4. Troll Mountain by Matthew Reilly - 3.5★
5. Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves by Matthew Reilly - 4★
6. The Story Of Danny Dunn by Bryce Courtenay - 3★
7. Paperback Hero by Antony J. Bowman - 4★
8. Safari by Tony Park - 3★
9. The Love That I Have by James Moloney - 5★
10. Kingdom of the Strong by Tony Cavanaugh (ATY - wk29) - 3★
11. South of Darkness by John Marsden - 3.5★
12. The Tournament by Matthew Reilly - 4★




Female authors
1. The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey - 4★
2. Force of Nature by Jane Harper - 4★
3. The Trip of a Lifetime by Monica McInerney - 4★
4. The Fifth Letter by Nicola Moriarty - 3.5★
5. Last Chance Cafe by Liz Byrski - 3.5★
6. Web of Deceit by Katherine Howell - 4.5★
7. Forgotten by Nicole Trope - 5★
8. Sixty Seconds by Jesse Blackadder - 3.5★
9. To The Sea by Christine Dibley - 3.5★
10. Lost & Found by Brooke Davis (ATY wk17) - 2.5★
11. The Case Against Fragrance by Kate Grenville - 3★
12. Deserving Death by Katherine Howell - 4★




New releases
1. The Sisters' Song by Louise Allan - 4★
2. Before I Let You Go by Kelly Rimmer - 4★
3. Three Gold Coins by Josephine Moon - 4★
4. The Naturalist's Daughter by Tea Cooper - 4★
5. Into the Night by Sarah Bailey - 4★
6. The Jade Lily by Kirsty Manning - 3★
7. The Opal Dragonfly by Julian Leatherdale - 3.5★
8. The Peacock Summer by Hannah Richell - 3.5★
9. Happy Never After: why the happiness fairytale is driving us mad by Jill Stark - 3.5★
10. The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland - 3.5★
11. Table For Eight by Tricia Stringer - 4★
12. On quiet by Nikki Gemmell - 3★





Favourite genre - Historical fiction
1. Stars Across the Ocean by Kimberley Freeman - 3.5★
2. We That Are Left by Lisa Bigelow - 3.5★
3. A Hundred Small Lessons by Ashley Hay - 4.5★
4. Gilgamesh by Joan London - 2.5★
5. The Girl from Munich by Tania Blanchard - 3★
6. The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris - 3.5★
7. Present Darkness by Malla Nunn - 3★
8. Pied Piper by Nevil Shute - 3★
9. Book of Colours by Robyn Cadwallader - 3.5★
10. The Lace Weaver by Lauren Chater - 3.5★
11. The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton - 4★
12. The Juliet Code by Christine Wells - 5★

[Bryndís]

Brenda wrote: "Bryndís wrote: "I'll give this one a try! I'm probably not really gonna start until march, because that's when I'm back home and can therefor visit the library and have more freedom in choosing boo..."

Yep! Thanks.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kathryn, you're linked :)

[Elizabeth]

Brenda wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "Brenda, this challenge looks great! I will post my list when I am back in Sydney. In the meantime, I just have a question re new releases- I have a couple of books in mind which w..."

Thanks!

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "Kathryn, you're linked :)"

Thanks, Brenda :-)

[Deb]

I am in, aiming for level three!


Male Authors
1.The Unmourned by Thomas Keneally
2. Oscar and Lucinda . by Peter Carey
3. Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Seek by Anthony O'Neill
4. Terra Major Under Threat by James Raven
5. The Shepherd's Hut by Tim Winton - also 2018
6. The Riders by Tim Winton
7. Stalker by Gerard Gleeson
8. Man in a Grey Suit Glenn Orgias
9. A Small Unsigned Painting Stephen Scheding

Female Authors
1. The Woolgrower’s Companion . by Joy Rhoades
2. The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
3. The Crystal Heart by Sophie Masson
4. Salt by Gabrielle Lord
5. Deeper than the Sea by Nelika McDonald
6. Twist by Kylie Scott
7. The Dressmaker by Rosalie Ham
8. The Dig Tree: The Story of Bravery, Insanity, and the Race to Discover Australia's Wild Frontier by Sarah Murgatroyd
9. The Farmer's Perfect Match Marilyn Forsyth

2018 New Releases
1. Dyschronia by Jennifer Mills
2.The Secrets at Ocean's Edge by Kali Napier
3. The Lace Weaver by Lauren Chater
4 If Kisses Cured Cancer by T.S. Hawken
5 The Yellow House by Emily O'Grady
6 The Power Game by Meg and Tom Keneally
7 The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton

Favourite Genre
Marine
1. A Life Underwater by Charlie Veron
2. Breath by Tim Winton
3. Man in a Grey Suit by Glenn Orgias

Fantasy
4. Tower of Thorns by Juliet Marillier
5. Shadowfell by Juliet Marillier
6. Raven Flight by Juliet Marillier
7. The Caller by Juliet Marillier

Science Fiction
8. Closing Down bySally Abbott
9. A Small Free Kiss in the Dark byGlenda Millard