Chat about whatever you like: the weather, good stuff, bad stuff, family or pets!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Terrible :(

[Rowan]

Brenda wrote: "Sad to pass on the news that Aussie author John Marsden has died. Acclaimed author of the Tomorrow series, he'll be sadly missed."

I saw that too, Brenda. A very sad passing. He seemed like such a genuinely nice human being. They played a repeat of “Throwback” on ABC TV last weekend - which featured him.

Highly recommend if you haven’t seen his short episode: https://youtube.com/watch?v=bAomeewCPeI

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Rowan, I hadn't seen that. What a fascinating man. I might see if I can dig out my Tomorrow series books..

[Rowan]

Brenda wrote: "Thanks Rowan, I hadn't seen that. What a fascinating man. I might see if I can dig out my Tomorrow series books.."

Good idea, Brenda! He certainly lived an interesting life. I enjoyed reading and studying So Much To Tell You in high school.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

And that's half his battle, from what he said.

[Carolyn]

Cartoonist Michael Leunig has also sadly died at the age of 79. I love his satirical cartoons as well as Mr Curly and his ducks.

[Krystal]

Brenda wrote: "Sad to pass on the news that Aussie author John Marsden has died. Acclaimed author of the Tomorrow series, he'll be sadly missed."

Oh how awful, what a childhood staple he was!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Cartoonist Michael Leunig has also sadly died at the age of 79. I love his satirical cartoons as well as Mr Curly and his ducks."

We're losing too many lately :(

Krystal wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sad to pass on the news that Aussie author John Marsden has died. Acclaimed author of the Tomorrow series, he'll be sadly missed."

Oh how awful, what a childhood stap..."

He certainly was Krystal!

[Sharon]

I have completed my 2024 Goodreads goal of 150 books 👏👏

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Fantastic Sharon!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "I have completed my 2024 Goodreads goal of 150 books 👏👏"

Congrats Sharon!!

[Carolyn]

Sharon wrote: "I have completed my 2024 Goodreads goal of 150 books 👏👏"

Well done Sharon! 🎉

[Helen]

Sharon wrote: "I have completed my 2024 Goodreads goal of 150 books 👏👏"

Well done Sharon :)

[Sharon]

Thank you so much Phrynne, Brenda, Carolyn and Helen :)

[Dale]

Is anyone else having issues not receiving notifications of what people are reading etc? Or is it just the time of year and people are not posting?

[Dale]

Congrats Sharon on completing your goal of 150 books.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "Is anyone else having issues not receiving notifications of what people are reading etc? Or is it just the time of year and people are not posting?"

Yes we are = Goodreads are having their annual maintenance run from 23rd December until 8th January. We've been discussing it in the EDITING thread Dale :)

[Sharon]

Dale wrote: "Congrats Sharon on completing your goal of 150 books."

Thank you Dale 😊

[Dale]

Ok thanks Brenda.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm sure congratulations are in order to Phrynne, for finishing her Goodreads challenge!!! Well done!

[Helen]

Well done Phrynne 👏

[Dale]

Well done Phrynne.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Lol! Thanks all:)

[Sharon]

Well done Phrynne.

[Sharon]

Looking forward to seeing what everyone’s goal will be tomorrow.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mightn't be up tomorrow with America behind us, but won't be long Sharon!

[Sharon]

Good point, Brenda. I’ll wait patiently 😊

[Dale]

Well, I finished my last book in 2024 challenge. It only works because I cheated and dropped it from 160-145. I will have to reduce it seems for 2025.😊

[Sarah]

Dale wrote: "Well, I finished my last book in 2024 challenge. only works because I dropped it from 160-145. I will have to reduce it seems for 2025."

145 is an impressive total, Dale - well done! I think I've found my natural "level" at about 130, so think I'll make that my target for 2025.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "Well, I finished my last book in 2024 challenge. It only works because I cheated and dropped it from 160-145. I will have to reduce it seems for 2025."

Well done Dale!

[Dale]

Thanks Sarah and Brenda. Glad you didn’t mind me cheating on the goal number. Review is under 2025 since 2024 closed.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's okay Dale. I knew some last 2024s would go into '25. It's not a problem.

[Sharon]

Dale wrote: "Well, I finished my last book in 2024 challenge. It only works because I cheated and dropped it from 160-145. I will have to reduce it seems for 2025.😊"

Well done Dale. 👏👏

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Your 2025 challenge is up for posting your goal 😊

[Helen]

Brenda wrote: "Your 2025 challenge is up for posting your goal 😊"

Thanks Brenda, I have set mine for 260, this year :)

[Sharon]

I can’t decide what to set mine at 🤔

[Dale]

Thanks Brenda. I might set at 140 this year when I find the link.

[Sharon]

Setting mine at 180 😃

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "Thanks Brenda. I might set at 140 this year when I find the link."

Go to your profile page and look to the left side. That's where I found mine 😊

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've set mine for 350 again.

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "I've set mine for 350 again." Good luck and happy reading.

I see they have a few other things with the challenge this year. Looks interesting 😊

[Helen]

Good luck Everyone I am sure you will all get there and yes Sharon I saw those others, interesting :)

[Sharon]

Good luck Helen 😊

[Marianne]

I set mine a bit lower because I really need to unpack some boxes instead of being lazy, but I note that, having read one book, I'm 299 books behind schedule! What hope is there for me?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mine says the same Marianne - not something I'd noticed before though.

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "Mine says the same Marianne - not something I'd noticed before though."

It used to calculate hiw many days per book and say you were 3 books behind or two ahead. Now I have read 2 and I'm 298 behind, LOL

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I have that on mine too. I guess they will notice eventually:)

[Dale]

Found it thanks Brenda.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

They've picked it up now Marianne :)