Aussie Author Challenge 2015

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 26th - third YOUNG ADULT - Chasing the Valley by Skye Melki-Wegner 5★s

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

[Janine]

I have finished my 5th & 6th for this challenge
Crime Voodoo Doll by Leah Giarratano 4*
Chick-lit Belly Dancing for Beginners by Liz Byrski 4*

[Zoey]

Finished my 2nd - YA - The Third Day, The Frost John Marsden 4.5★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've finished my 27th - third FANTASY - Borderlands by Skye Melki-Wegner 5★s

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

[Kathryn]

I originally decided to aim for laid-back level, but having completed 7 of the 12, I think I'll have to upgrade to busy!!

So far, I have read:

Historical Fiction: Wild Lavender by Belinda Alexandra - 4 stars
Mystery: Ronan's Echo by Joanne van Os - 4 stars
Fantasy: The Happy Endings Book Club by Jane Tara - 3 stars
Contemporary: The Opal Desert by Di Morrissey - 5 stars
Crime: Death by Water by Kerry Greenwood - 3.5 stars
Romance: Lovesong by Alex Miller - 4 stars
Christian fiction: Helena by Jo-Anne Berthelsen - 3 stars

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kathryn wrote: "I originally decided to aim for laid-back level, but having completed 7 of the 12, I think I'll have to upgrade to busy!!

So far, I have read:

Historical Fiction: Wild Lavender by..."

Some nice reads there Kathryn :) Well done!

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "I originally decided to aim for laid-back level, but having completed 7 of the 12, I think I'll have to upgrade to busy!!

So far, I have read:

Historical Fiction:..."

Thanks, Brenda - yes, I've enjoyed my Aussie author reading this year! I'm not quite as prolific as you - only 20 books behind (well done so far in your reading, by the way!!), but they've mostly been enjoyable. My least favourite was The Happy Endings Book Club, and in retrospect, maybe I should make it 2.5 stars...!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks :) And yes it's funny how your thoughts/ratings can change after you've had some time to think about it!

[MaryG2E]

One of the genres that I have chosen for this challenge is Travel. For my first book of two in this genre, I've read Strange Country by Mark Dapin. It is highly entertaining, hilarious in many places. I Laughed Out Loud, LOL, LOL!
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Nicola]

Slow reading this year!
can't remember what I've posted so here is my list so far:
Action/Adventure
The Great Zoo of China / Matthew Reilly
Crime
Life or Death / Michael Robotham
Biography
Run For Your Life : A Memoir / Jill Jolliffe
Science Fiction
The Book of Strange New Things / Michel Faber

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Looking good Nicola:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 28th on 15th Feb - second MYSTERY - The Painted Sky by Alice Campion 5★s

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 29th - second NON FICTION - Angels of Death by Emily Webb 4★s

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

[Janine]

I have finished my 7th Historical Fiction
The Jade Widow by Deborah O'Brien 3*

[Nicola]

Finished a Fantasy read (I'm counting them together as the first in the series is a novella)
The Spirit of Imagination / S.A. Tawks
The Spirit of Pessimism / S.A. Tawks

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 30th - second HISTORICAL FICTION - After Darkness by Christine Piper 4★s

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

[MaryG2E]

Hooray, finally the good old library came through with my much-anticipated copy of Unreliable Memoirs by Clive James. I reserved a copy at least 4 months ago. It pays to be patient. An interesting read, though nothing remarkable. 3 ★s from me.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Mish]

I've completed 3/12 books so far.


1 - Non Fiction - This House of Grief 5 Stars - Review : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

2 - YA - Laurinda 5 Stars - Review : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

3 - Short Stories - The Promise 4 Stars - Review : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Plan to read in March - The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton for my Historical fiction.

[MaryG2E]

One of my genres in this Aussie Author challenge is Young Adult, and I've just finished a delightful one, Something in the World Called Love by Victorian author Sue Saliba. It would not be to everyone's taste, as the writing is rather whimsical and poetic, but I loved it.

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 31st - third HISTORICAL - Paper Daisies by Kim Kelly 5★s

Review to follow on embargo date 31st March

[Carolyn]

First book from SUSPENSE: Fatal Liaison by Vicki Tyley 4★

An excellent, suspenseful read!

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

[Nicola]

Finished a debut novel - 5* read - uncomfortable subject matter but what a read (not graphic)!
King of the Road / Nigel Bartlett

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Finished my:

#8. Crime....Tell Me Why by Sandi Wallace 4★s

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 32nd - third NON-FICTION - Out of the Mists: The Hidden History of Elizabeth Jessie Hickman by Di Moore 4★s

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

[Zoey]

Finished my 3rd - MYSTERY - Getting Warmer Alan Carter4★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 33rd - second SCIENCE FICTION - TimeStorm by Steve Harrison 5★s

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

[Leonie]

Brenda! You're really getting out there now :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Leonie wrote: "Brenda! You're really getting out there now :)"

LOL Leonie, loved it!!

[Zoey]

Finished my 4th

Chick-Lit - Curve My Song Sarah Gai4★

[Janine]

I have finished my 8th Action/Adventure
Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves by Matthew Reilly 3*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Janine wrote: "I have finished my 8th Action/Adventure
Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves by Matthew Reilly 3*"

I haven't read this one yet Janine - had it since it was published too :/

[MaryG2E]

Roughly halfway through my 'Busy' challenge. I have just finished my first in the non-fiction genre, and it was a cracker.
The Dig Tree: The Extraordinary Story of The Burke and Wills Expedition by Sarah Murgatroyd.

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

[MaryG2E]

Brenda wrote: "Finished my 33rd - second SCIENCE FICTION - TimeStorm by Steve Harrison 5★s

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

Gosh Brenda, you're really powering through this challenge. The treble is called 'out of control' but I think you must be very 'in control' to have managed to read 33 out of 36 books by mid-March. Perhaps your next challenge is to double the treble and go out of control twice!!

[Lynxie]

MaryG2E wrote: "Roughly halfway through my 'Busy' challenge. I have just finished my first in the non-fiction genre, and it was a cracker.
[bookcover:The Dig Tree: The Extraordinary Story of The Burke and Wills Ex..."

Ok... so I'm still yet to start. You guys are powering through this challenge!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

MaryG2E wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Finished my 33rd - second SCIENCE FICTION - TimeStorm by Steve Harrison 5★s

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

Gosh Brenda, y..."

LOL! Thanks Mary:) I won't be finished for awhile because I'm reading all kindle books at the moment and two of my remaining books are "real" ones and one isn't published yet;)

[MaryG2E]

Brenda wrote: "MaryG2E wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Finished my 33rd - second SCIENCE FICTION - TimeStorm by Steve Harrison 5★s

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

Ah well, you have the rest of the year, so you can pace yourself!!
I'm cruising along nicely, reading my 11th out of 24. Haven't had a dud one yet, so it is an absolute pleasure.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

MaryG2E wrote: "Brenda wrote: "MaryG2E wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Finished my 33rd - second SCIENCE FICTION - TimeStorm by Steve Harrison 5★s

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/s..."

That's fabulous Mary! Great when you've chosen good reading material:)

[Kathryn]

I can't remember when I last did an update here, but I'm re-posting my list because I've decided to upgrade to "Busy" level since I had read 7/12 of my picks. I finished a book over the weekend that would qualify for my second Christian fiction read, so I decided to bite the bullet and move up a level! So I'm now at 8/24.

1. Historical Fiction: Wild Lavender by Belinda Alexandra - 4 stars
Nightingale by Fiona McIntosh

2. Mystery: Ronan's Echo by Joanne van Os - 4 stars
Fractured by Dawn Barker

3. YA: Pennies for Hitler by Jackie French
Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta

4. Fantasy: The Happy Endings Book Club by Jane Tara - 3 stars
Tapestry by Fiona McIntosh

5. Contemporary: The Opal Desert by Di Morrissey - 5 stars

6. Chick-Lit: The Tea Chest by Josephine Moon
Family Secrets by Liz Byrski

7. Crime: Death by Water by Kerry Greenwood - 3.5 stars
Promise by Tony Cavanaugh

8. Classic: The Magic Pudding by Norman Lindsay
The Far Country by Nevil Shute

9. Romance: Lovesong by Alex Miller - 4 stars
Angel by Colleen McCullough

10. Memoir/Biography: Heading Home by Naomi Reed
or Au Revoir: Running Away from Home at Fifty by Mary Moody or Almost French: Love and a New Life in Paris by Sarah Turnbull

11. Christian fiction: Helena by Jo-Anne Berthelsen - 3 stars
Angelguard by Ian Acheson - 4 stars

12. Suspense: Ice Station by Matthew Reilly
Life or Death by Michael Robotham

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Looks fabulous Kathryn! Doing very well:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Finished my 6th for this challenge:

1. Thriller... Can You Keep a Secret? by Caroline Overington 3.5★s

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

[Nicola]

Done a couple more....
Historical No 2
The Song of Troy / Colleen McCullough
and
Debut No 2
Prime Cut / Alan Carter
that's 9 down and 27 to go!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 34th - third SCIENCE FICTION - Eden, Noon by Archer Swift 4.5★s

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

[Jenn]

OK about to start my 9th book for this challenge...The Magicians' Guild by Trudi Canavan

[Nicola]

Finished my first YA
Blood / Tony Birch
Not a bad read!

[Leonie]

Brenda wrote: "Finished my 34th - third SCIENCE FICTION - Eden, Noon by Archer Swift 4.5★s

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

That's two Scifi now, Brenda!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Leonie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Finished my 34th - third SCIENCE FICTION - Eden, Noon by Archer Swift 4.5★s

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

That's two S..."

Are you checking on me Leonie;)

[Leonie]

We'll have you attending conventions next!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha!!! I don't mind at all;)

[Janine]

I have finished my 9th - Mystery
Lyrebird Hill by Anna Romer 4*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "Finished my 31st - third HISTORICAL - Paper Daisies by Kim Kelly 5★s

Review to follow on embargo date 31st March"

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