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January challenge 2018 Something New!
Finished my 2nd - #2 Literature map - Big Little Lies by Liane MoriartyGoing against the grain a bit with this one.. 3★ was a bit slow for me.
Janine wrote: "I have finished my 1st#3 From Top 5-10 Book Lists
Force of Nature by Jane Harper(AA) 4*"Just finished it as well.. I always worry about the second novel from an author when the first one is good.. often they disappoint.. this one didn't though.
I finished my first for the challenge today. Hand Me Down World. I really struggled to get into this book and kept stopping and starting. Yes by the end I was overwhelmed with emotion and loved the characters and the story being told but it was just too much hard work to get there. I think the same story could have been told better. The idea of the various storytellers can work but it didn't in this case. The underlying theme just doesn't come across consistently either...too many distractions from too many people with individual agenda's. Disappointing really.
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Finished my 3rd book - #1 Same Author Beyond Fear by Jaye Ford5 Stars!!
This one was always going to be a sure thing for me!! I absolutely love this author and her suspense is always amazing!! Loved it!!
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Brenda wrote: "She's good Loz! Totally agree :)"I've only got one more from her left to read and the two Janette Paul ones.. :( it's not enough
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Taner wrote: "Hello all! Been lurking around for awhile, first time poster. Sorry if I've messed anything up below with the rules or formatting of the post.One of my favourite books of 2017:
[book:The Hitchhik..."
What a great list Taner!
I loved the Hitchhiker's series - brilliantly quirky humour. The Kite Runner is also a wonderful read. Good luck & enjoy!
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Sorry I’m late to the party. My list for January is as follows:(5/5 with 2xAA)
1. One of my favourite reads from last year was Silence Fallen By Patricia Briggs and so now I’m going to read
2. Choose another author whose name is close to your chosen author and read a book by that author (as per the link).
3. Choose a book to read from our lists of top 5 -10 Aussie or International books.
4. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
5. Read any book of your choice.
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The Girls from See Saw Lane by Sandy Taylor 5★sReview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Well, I am ashamed to say that I have abandoned Mr Deakin. The flow of the writing really didn't grab me. I kept feeling it was the kind of book I should be reading pen in hand for an assignment. Fascinating insights into life in mid-late 19th century Melbourne, and Deakin himself was certainly an extraordinary figure in the rough and tumble of Australian politics pre- and post-Federation. Shame we don't have any recordings of his speeches - he was a marvellous orator, apparently. This book is definitely one for the Auspol junkies out there. I've abandoned this one to the 'TBR' shelf and moving on. My next is the new one from Sarah Perry 'After Me Comes the Flood.' I so loved her 'The Essex Serpent' last year, and am hoping the reviews on the page aren't prescient!
Finished my 4th - #5 Any book - Amber and Alice by Janette Paul AA4.5 Stars
I loved this!! My first Janette Paul.. but until Sage left.. this was me...
I couldn't STAND her sister!! OMG!! I wanted to physically shake her!! Argh!! Thankfully... once she was no longer on every page, I thoroughly enjoyed this :)
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Phrynne wrote: "I am so with you here Loz. Sage is just awful. And Amber is an idiot for letting her be like that! I am about half way and like you enjoying the parts when Sage isn't there."Oh Phrynne, it gets so much better! Keep going :)
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Finished my first task of the first monthly challenge for 2018, and I found this one very hard to put down! #3 - Choose a book from the Top 5-10 Aussie or International Authors lists: The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale Ladies Book Club by Sophie Green. Completed 10/01 - 5 stars.
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Finished my first book for this challenge - #5 Read a book of your choice: Tracking North by Kerry McGinnis 4★
Finished my first (1/5)5. Read any book of your choice.
Just One Look by Harlan Coben 5★'s
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What a book to start the new year!!
Challenge completed and now on to something other than crime1. Choose one of your favourite books that you read in 2017 and read another book by the same author.
The Late Show by Michael Connelly READ 7/1/18 4*2. Now take the author of this book and go to http://www.literature-map.com/
Choose another author whose name is close to your chosen author and read a book by that author.
R Is For Ricochet by Sue Grafton READ 9/1/18 3*3. Choose a book to read from our lists of top 5 -10 Aussie or International books
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Force of Nature by Jane Harper (AA) READ 3/1/18 4*4. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Dark Heart by Catherine Lee (AA) READ 7/1/18 4*5. Read any book of your choice.
Violent Exposure by Katherine Howell (AA) READ 9/1/18 4*
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Finished off #2 (Same Author) 'After Me Comes the Flood' by Sarah Perry. Less enthused by this one (her debut novel) than by 'The Essex Serpent' - a gorgeous read. I remain a fan, nevertheless; her singular voice, love of the countryside peopled by intriguing characters in a mysterious world are mesmerising. However, 'After Me ...' was less mysterious and more confusing in its narrative line. Or, again, perhaps it is me ... Bring on the third one, please Sarah! 😉
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After Me Comes The Flood by Sarah Perry
Congratulations Janine! A wonderfully amazing effort given we're still less than halfway through the month! Owl, Sharon and Kate - going well. :)
Finished my second. :) A really good read, perhaps my only criticism of this one is that it can be a little long-winded at times. #4. Read a book by an author you have never read before. Ross Poldark by Winston Graham. Completed 11/01 - 4 stars.
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Phrynne wrote: "That’s a series I read years ago when I was a teenager and still living in England. Later on my parents went it live in the area where it is set . The TV series is rather good too. They cast Demelz..."I was in Cornwall last June and visited the area where the series is shot. It's wonderfully wild and beautiful ... and it introduced me to the novels. I also bought a copy of Daphne du Maurier's "Jamaica Inn' and read it on the moors. #environmentalreads :)
Brenda wrote: "I have that one to read sometime soon too Kylie :)"
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Phrynne wrote: "And did you visit Jamaica Inn Kate?" Yes, Phrynne - my second visit the first many years ago. Great spot, if a bit touristy now. The day we were there was sunny and mild, and not at all like the storm-ravaged place she describes. Cornwall is one of my favourite spots in the UK. Fabulous coastline and the walks are marvellous.
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Stars Across the Ocean by Kimberley Freeman 5★sReview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Happy new year Phrynne and All. I'm back belatedly so time for speed reading. I chose my books last week but never saved the post. Grrr. So here I go again. Some likely to be different now.One of my favourite books of 2017. Judy Nunn
Another book by same author.
2. A name close to your chosen author and read a book by that author.
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by Sophie Green 3* 4. A book by an author you have never read before.
by Victoria Purman 3*5. Any book of your choice.
by Petrea King
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Yay! just finished the Challenge with a 5 star read from an author I've never read before :) Darkest Place by Jaye Ford I am definitely going to read more of her work!
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And I agree with you about Jaye's books.
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