January challenge 2018 Something New!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I enjoyed that one Deborah :)

[Li'l Owl]

Nicely done, Janine!

Well done, Shelly!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 4th - from top Aussie list - Family Secrets by Liz Byrski 4★s

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Diana]

I've just finished my third book for this challenge The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale Ladies Book Club by Sophie Green Thoroughly enjoyed it.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That was a good book wasn't it Diana :)

[Kate]

Finished #3 and, if it's at all possible, I feel even more respect for Hillary Clinton. A heartfelt, personal take on the events leading up to the 2016 US election, and her reaction and response to the defeat. She's as resilient and as admirable as ever. Talk about grace under pressure!
What Happened

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It would have to be more informative and interesting than the latest release from over there Kate!!!

[Kate]

Brenda wrote: "It would have to be more informative and interesting than the latest release from over there Kate!!!"
I've stopped reading this stuff, Brenda. Too depressing. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

So true!

[Kerrie]

I was wondering if to add Clinton's book to my list- I think I might just have to add it to my additional TBR list after all :) Kate.

[Kate]

Kerrie wrote: "I was wondering if to add Clinton's book to my list- I think I might just have to add it to my additional TBR list after all :) Kate."

It's worth it, Kerrie.

[Kate]

Hmmm ... I've hit a roadbump with the challenge! I'm still waiting on the other two on my list: NORSE MYTHOLOGY by Neil Gaiman and SANCTUARY by Judy Nunn to arrive. I think these two will have to wait for another challenge. Meanwhile onwards! This one did arrive so I think it might well substitute for the Gaiman:


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[Sharon]

Finished my 2nd book for this challenge - #4 Read a book by an author you have never read before: We That Are Left by Lisa Bigelow AA 4★

[Diana]

Brenda wrote: "That was a good book wasn't it Diana :)"

Yes, great book and one I'd like to share with my international friends.

[Loz]

Challenge finished!! #4 Author never read before - Three Hours Late by Nicole Trope.
Wasn't overly enthralled with this one which was disappointing.

1. Choose one of your favourite books that you read in 2017 and read another book by the same author. Favourite was Scared Yet?, going to read Beyond Fear by Jaye Ford AA 5★
2. Literature Map: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty AA 3★
3. Top 5 -10 Aussie books: The Dry by Jane Harper AA 4★
4. Author never read before: Three Hours Late by Nicole Trope AA 2.5★
5. Read any book: Amber and Alice by Janette Paul AA 4.5★



No surprise that I loved the Jaye Ford and Janette Paul - she's awesome!! Also looking forward to reading the next one from Jane Harper.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Loz 😊

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Good work Loz!!!

[Diana]

Congratulations Loz.

[Deb]

Finished and reviewed my #4, author I have never read before.
What a great book! Five stars to the Australian's autobiography.


A Life Underwater by Charlie Veron

My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sharon]

Congratulations Loz 😊

[Deb]

Brenda wrote: "I enjoyed that one Deborah :)"

Yes, actually, it was because for your review I picked it up that day in the library - many thanks :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh you're very welcome :)

[Kerrie]

Starting late but making up for it. Found my first book slow to get going but once I got into it I couldn't put it down. So many issues covered.
by Petrea King 4.5*
I came across the Quest for Life Foundation when reading one of my Goodread books for January: 'Up Until Now', chosen because the author was Australian. So many topics covered that are topical today although much of the story starts pre 1980's and goes into the 2000's. Self confidence, self esteem, mindfulness, resilience, religion, philosophy, relationships, travel, different cultures, health, palliative care, mentoring, bringing up kids as a sole parent and more. A book I stayed up late to finish, 'cos I can't put it down.
Petrea is a naturopath, yoga and meditation teacher who knows well that 'experiences may shape us but they do not define us.' And she quotes Mahatma Gandi who I have quoted here before: 'An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.' Petrea exhorts us to 'see the other as ourselves' and learn to live passionately, with purpose.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished with #4 Author never read - The Missing Child by Alison James 5★s

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


January Challenge

5/5

1. Choose one of your favourite books that you read in 2017 and read another book by the same author.

Favourite book: The Runaway Children by Sandy Taylor

By the same author: The Girls from See Saw Lane by Sandy Taylor 5★s

2. Now take the author of these books 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.

Kimberley Freeman AA = Stars Across the Ocean 5★s

3. Choose a book to read from our lists of top 5 - 10 Aussie or international books

Family Secrets by Liz Byrski 4★s AA

4. Read a book by an author you have never read before.

The Missing Child by Alison James 5★s

5. Read any book of your choice.

Esme's Wish by Elizabeth Foster 5★s AA

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Brenda:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Phrynne :)

[Nicola]

Finished my 1st
5. Any choice
The Wrong Side of Goodbye / Michael Connelly 5*

[Kate]

'La Belle Sauvage' was an absolute page-turner - Vol 1 of the prequel trilogy "The Book of Dust" to Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy. A cracking pace and great yarn. I loved it. That's #4 done.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kate wrote: "'La Belle Sauvage' was an absolute page-turner - Vol 1 of the prequel trilogy "The Book of Dust" to Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy. A cracking pace and great yarn. I loved it. That's..."

La Belle Sauvage by Philip Pullman

[Sharon]

Congrats Brenda 😊

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Sharon :)

[Bec]

Finished this month's challenge off with Jane Austen. Overall, read some very good books :)

1. Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood 4★

2. Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen 4★

3. The Choke by Sofie Laguna (AA) 4★

4. I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson 3.5★

5. Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty (AA) 3★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Congratulations Bec!

[Bec]

Brenda wrote: "Congratulations Bec!"

Thanks Brenda :3

[Jenny]

Finished 3 / 5

1. Choose one of your favourite books that you read in 2017 and read another book by the same author.

Hindsight by Melanie Casey - AA - 5 ★ - 06 / 05 /2018
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

4. Read a book by an author you have never read before.

Claiming Grace by Susan Stoker - 4 ★ - 18 / 01 / 2017
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

5. Read any book of your choice.

Spirits Of The Ghan by Judy Nunn - AA - 5 ★ - 17 / 01 / 2018
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Bec wrote: "Finished this month's challenge off with Jane Austen. Overall, read some very good books :)

You did read some good books Bec!!!! Well done:)

[Bec]

Phrynne wrote: You did read some good books Bec!!!! Well done:)"

Thanks Phrynne! :D

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished:)

5/5

1. Favourite book The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen 4 stars
By the same author. The Absent One

2. Closest author Cody McFadyen. Shadow Man 3 stars

3. Amber and Alice by Janette Paul 4 stars AA

4. Murder on Astor Place by Victoria Thompson 4 stars

5. Resurrection Bay by Emma Viskic AA 5 stars

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Congratulations Phrynne!

[Diana]

Well done Phrynne.

[Bec]

Phrynne wrote: "I finished:)..."

Congrats, Phrynne! :)

[Kerrie]

Hi Phrynne, I know it is late in Jan but I never found my name linked either. No drama. Not necessary to do it now. Just adding the books to my own list as I go along :) Wanted to let you know in case there is a list floating around somewhere that you need to amend for future reads. cheers, Kerrie D

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Sorry Kerrie. You are linked now:)

[Li'l Owl]

Nice, Phrynne! Well done! =o)

[Li'l Owl]

I've finished my third
3. Choose a book to read from our lists of top 5 -10 Aussie books

The Dry by Jane Harper AA
4★'s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Li'l Owl]

Finished my second

4. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
The Six by Anni Taylor AA
5★'s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Trish L]

I have amazed myself by actually finishing this challenge! January gets so busy, I thought I was being too ambitious.

1. Choose one of your favourite books that you read in 2017 and read another book by the same author.

A Handful of Dust


2. Now take the author of this book and go to http://www.literature-map.com/

The Age of Innocence

Choose another author whose name is close to your chosen author and read a book by that author.

3. Choose a book to read from our lists of top 5 -10 Aussie or International books
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Rain Birds

4. Read a book by an author you have never read before.

Marlborough Man

5. Read any book of your choice.

The Year of Living Dangerously

[Bec]

Trish wrote: "I have amazed myself by actually finishing this challenge!..."

Good work, Trish! :)

[Nicola]

2nd book finished!
4. New author to me
Winter Pilgrims / Toby Clements 4*

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Trish:)