**Spring Reading Challenge - 2014**

[Sally906]

Lost and Found is on my wish list - The Help was a top read for me :)

[Janine]

I have finished my first #1
Till We Meet Again by Lesley Pearse 4*

[Jenn]

Finished my 2nd last night The Bell Jar.

[Bec]

Lesley wrote: "#1 tbr Gone Girl
I love the Poor Mans Orange Trilogy

[Bec]

Well off to a good start on the spring challenge - I've read two books so far!! even if they were picture story books :)
5. Wattle: The Wattle Tree by John Bell
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
7. Remembrance Day: Lone Pine by Susie Brown - my review is:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have finished my third - 1st #2 Aussie Author New Release - Frontier Resistance by Leonie Rogers 5★s

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

[Linda]

Can I join too? I’m in the US, but I have an Aussie “email” pal and I love being exposed to new authors. I’ve
already gotten some ideas from the lists already posted. Anyone who’s willing – please send me a list of your favorite Aussie authors!!!
Here is my list:
1. Spring Cleaning


Cloudstreet – Tim Winton (Sorry, I should *have read this AGES ago.)
2. New Releases

War of the Roses: Trinity – Conn Iggulden
3. Red

Invisible Murder – Lene Kaaberbol and Agnete Friis
Orange

Deep Water – Peter Corris
Yellow

New Omnibus of Crime – Tony Hillerman, Ed.
Green

Bag of Bones – Stephen King
Blue

Chain of Evidence – Gary Disher
Purple

Smokin’ Seventeen – Janet Evanovitch
4. YA Aussie Author

Riding the Black Cockatoo – John Danalis
5. Wattle

Wattle Creek – Fiona McCallum
6. Labor Day (ours is celebrated the first Monday in September)

Night Secrets – Thomas H. Cook
7. Remembrance Day (we call it Veterans’ Day)

The Nek: A Gallipoli Tragedy – Peter
8 Goodread Friend

While I Live – John Marden
9. Favorite Genre – I’m sorry to say, mine is history

Lyndon Johnson: Passage to Power – Robert Caro
10. TBR

White Shoes, White Lines and Blackie – Robert G. Bar

Thanks for letting me be part of this!!!

[Sharon]

Mmmm. I'm well behind. I'm going to find myself something today, to read for this one :)

[Sharon]

Jennifer wrote: "I have finished my first bookLolita. What a horrible book. If it was not on the BBC's 100 books to read before you die I would never have read it at all.

On to my next book...[book:..."

I squirmed somewhat when I read Lolita, but I think it has one of the best openings I've ever read...with the tip of the tongue thing...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Linda wrote: "Can I join too? I’m in the US, but I have an Aussie “email” pal and I love being exposed to new authors. I’ve
already gotten some ideas from the lists already posted. Anyone who’s willing – please ..."

Linda of course you can join in! You're very welcome:) But I notice the book you've chosen for #2, New Release, isn't an Aussie author? At least from what I read about the author, it seems he's UK all the way... Excellent choices for the rest:)

[Steve]

I have finished my fourth, my second 4. Young Adult, The Last Olympian, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my second 10. TBR, The High Lord.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have finished my fourth - 2nd #2 Aussie New Release - The Sunnyvale Girls by Fiona Palmer 5★s

Review to follow closer to publication

[Kathryn]

I have finished my first 2 for this challenge - my yellow cover, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen by Paul Torday and my TBR spring clean, Whatever You Do, Don't Run: My Adventures As A Botswana Safari Guide by Peter Allison - both wonderful books which I thoroughly enjoyed - 5 stars for both!

[Elaine]

Finished my second for this challenge, from my TBR Adultery . A very disappointing barely 2 star read.

[Trevor]

Finished my first for the challenge 3 Blue Night Games: Sex, Power and Sport by Anna Krien - 3★

An interesting read, especially as we are in the middle of the AFL finals again, my short review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sally906]

Linda wrote: "Can I join too? I’m in the US, but I have an Aussie “email” pal and I love being exposed to new authors. I’ve
already gotten some ideas from the lists already posted. Anyone who’s willing – please ..."

Of course you're welcome - glad to have you here - some nice picks there.

[Renee V]

Finished my first Wattle book Blood on the Wattle (3rd for the challenge). A book about the massacres of the Aborigines. If you are going to read this I advise breaking it up over a few days. Next on my reading list is The Enchanted (not a spring read just a library book) and my other 'wattle' book Silver Wattle Both I think very far genre wise from Blood on the Wattle

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Renée wrote: "Finished my first Wattle book Blood on the Wattle (3rd for the challenge). A book about the massacres of the Aborigines. If you are going to read this I advise breaking it up over a ..."

That's interesting Renee, was it really heavy going?

[Renee V]

Brenda wrote: "Renée wrote: "Finished my first Wattle book Blood on the Wattle (3rd for the challenge). A book about the massacres of the Aborigines. If you are going to read this I advise breaking..."

In some ways as it is pretty disheartening stuff, but it was more the writing style that I found I needed to break up a bit as too much at once and I found my brain going into fuzzy skim read mode which isn't good especially for something like this... but then again that could just have been me as it's been awhile since I have read non-fiction history my brain could just be used to easy to read novels!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Renée wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Renée wrote: "Finished my first Wattle book Blood on the Wattle (3rd for the challenge). A book about the massacres of the Aborigines. If you are going to read this I ..."

Fair enough:) Sometimes non fiction is a little like that...I can't imagine it would be you:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I just started Silver Wattle and I can tell it is going to be heavy work for me. Something needs to happen soon because it is VERY long and so far very boring:(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I just started Silver Wattle and I can tell it is going to be heavy work for me. Something needs to happen soon because it is VERY long and so far very boring:("

I can recall being underwhelmed by this one when I read it many years ago Phrynne!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I just started Silver Wattle and I can tell it is going to be heavy work for me. Something needs to happen soon because it is VERY long and so far very boring:("

I c..."

Glad it's not just me!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I just started Silver Wattle and I can tell it is going to be heavy work for me. Something needs to happen soon because it is VERY long and so far very..."

Don't force yourself to finish if you can't - not worth it!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I just started Silver Wattle and I can tell it is going to be heavy work for me. Something needs to happen soon because it is VERY long..."

Ah but it's the only wattle book I have to hand and only a week before I go overseas. I am a bit OCD about challenges:) Once committed I will grit my teeth and persevere.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I just started Silver Wattle and I can tell it is going to be heavy work for me. Something needs to happen soon because ..."

I have just reserved my two from the library - Black Wattle Creek by Geoffrey McGeachin and The Wattle Tree by John Bell

If you could reserve the second one at your library it's a very quick (32 pages) children's book:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I just started Silver Wattle and I can tell it is going to be heavy work for me. Something needs to happ..."

32 pages is cheating!!!!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I just started Silver Wattle and I can tell it is going to be heavy work for me. Somethin..."

That's what I thought when I was choosing Phrynne! I agonised over it, but I've read the other two main ones, your current read and Sally's, so put this one down. If I find something else I'll definitely read it! Now you've made me feel guilty!! LOL

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I just started Silver Wattle and I can tell it is going to be heavy work ..."

But you are doing double anyway so it's okay for you. I'm only reading one so I should really make an effort:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I just started Silver Wattle and I can tell it is going to..."

Haha! Well we shall see;) Good luck with Silver Wattle - it might improve for you:)

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I just started Silver Wattle and I can tell it is going to be heavy work ..."

I agree with Phrynne, Brenda. Considering the volume you read, I reckon you're entitled to a 32 page read every now and again.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I just started Silver Wattle and I can tell it is going to..."

Thanks Elaine! I just went through EVERYONE'S lists from page 1 to now, and I have either read the choices already, they're my choices, or I can't get them from the library!!

[Sally906]

Have finished my wattle book Wattle Creek by Fiona McCallum - 4 ★s

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Have finished my wattle book Wattle Creek by Fiona McCallum - 4 ★s"

Glad you liked it Sally :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

I've just started my Wattle choice and my 1st book for this challenge: Black Wattle Creek by Geoffrey McGeachin
Looking forward to this because I loved the first book in this series.

[Lynxie]

Just about finished my first, #1: TBR cleanup: Blood Guilt .

I can't believe some of you are three books in already!! So much reading.

[B the BookAddict]

I need to change my reply to "no". I'll be away for three weeks from end of September and won't get a chance to read. three weeks and no reading - bummer:(

[Elaine]

Better BookAddict wrote: "I need to change my reply to "no". I'll be away for three weeks from end of September and won't get a chance to read. three weeks and no reading - bummer:("

Oh no, Bette!!! No reading? How will you manage? Although you've probably read enough to make up for 3 weeks of no reading. :)

[Leonie]

Better BookAddict wrote: "I need to change my reply to "no". I'll be away for three weeks from end of September and won't get a chance to read. three weeks and no reading - bummer:("

That's...that's just dreadful!

[Katrina]

I have finished my second, purple cover by Loretta Hill. I was so excited to find a purple cover book on my long time TBR I just had to read it straight away :). Another great read by Loretta Hill. 4 stars
Am starting no 6 now about a lawyer by John Grisham.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Better BookAddict wrote: "I need to change my reply to "no". I'll be away for three weeks from end of September and won't get a chance to read. three weeks and no reading - bummer:("

Why no reading Bette? I couldn't cope without a book in hand!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Katrina wrote: "I have finished my second, purple cover by Loretta Hill. I was so excited to find a purple cover book on my long time TBR I just had t..."

I really enjoy Loretta Hill's books Katrina:)

[Jenn]

Finished my 1st Wattle book Black Wattle Creek. Good Book enjoyed it a lot. My next book is my 1st blue book Secrets of the Tides

[Steve]

Brenda wrote: "Why no reading Bette? I couldn't cope without a book in hand!"

Neither! No reading for three weeks sounds like an effective form of punishment to me ...

[Sally906]

I have now done my review for Wattle Creek by Fiona McCallum it is here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Renee V]

Finished my second 'wattle' book Silver Wattle ★★★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Steve wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Why no reading Bette? I couldn't cope without a book in hand!"

Neither! No reading for three weeks sounds like an effective form of punishment to me ..."

Torture!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Renée wrote: "Finished my second 'wattle' book Silver Wattle★★★"

Three stars Renee. I am about half way through and I may only be able to give it two stars:(

[Renee V]

Phrynne wrote: "Renée wrote: "Finished my second 'wattle' book Silver Wattle★★★"

Three stars Renee. I am about half way through and I may only be able to give it tw..."

I can understand that! It was very 'meh' for me. I felt that not much really happens for such a long book. Are you finding it like that?

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Renée wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Renée wrote: "Finished my second 'wattle' book Silver Wattle★★★"

Three stars Renee. I am about half way through and I may only be ab..."

That describes it exactly.