**Winter Reading Challenge - 1/6/15 - 31/8/15**

[Chris]

1. W- The White Princess
I- I Am Number Four
N- Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea
T- The Soldier's Wife
E- Enticed
R- Rose River

2. New release- The Secret Years by Barbara Hannay . Sorry but I can't seem to find the link .
3. YA Aussie-Emblaze
4. Aussie indie- The Dreams of Albert Winter - Spring : Spring
5.
Speculative- Cloud Atlas or Life After Life
Historical Fiction- Sunset Ridge
Mystery- The White Lie

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Christina wrote: "1. W- The White Princess
I- I Am Number Four
N- Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea
T- The Soldier's Wife
E..."

Lovely list Christina!

[Kathryn]

Christina wrote: "1. W- The White Princess
I- I Am Number Four
N- Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea
T- The Soldier's Wife
E..."

I just read Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea a couple of weeks ago - it is astounding to read about the people in North Korea. Hope you find it...enjoyable isn't the right word - perhaps, enlightening? And enjoy the rest of your winter reading, Christina!

[Chris]

Kathryn wrote: "Christina wrote: "1. W- The White Princess
I- I Am Number Four
N- Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea
T- [book:The Soldier's Wi..."

Thanks Kathryn. I've been wanting to read this for awhile now. I visited South Korea several years ago and it piqued my interest in what might be happening in the north.

[Chris]

Brenda wrote: "Christina wrote: "1. W- The White Princess
I- I Am Number Four
N- Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea
T- [book:The Soldier's Wi..."


Thanks Brenda. I just hope I get more read than I have in the Autumn challenge.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Christina wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Christina wrote: "1. W- The White Princess
I- I Am Number Four
N- Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea
T- [book:T..."

Just enjoy your reading Christina and do your best:)

[Ace]

Anna wrote: "Goodness mee this took forever to put together.

That's the easy bit Anna :)
Enjoy the challenge..

[Lynxie]

For those of you still looking for an indie author and if you have a kindle...

Capturing the Pirate's Heart by Annie Seaton is free this week on Amazon.

Amazon link

[Anna]

Ace wrote: "Anna wrote: "Goodness mee this took forever to put together.

That's the easy bit Anna :)
Enjoy the challenge.."

haha thanks. you too

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Another Indie author is John Zanetti - his War of the Shadows is currently free (see the kindle thread post 1166 - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...)

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1,W When You Wish Upon a Duke
I Impossible
N Night Myst
T Town in a Blueberry Jam
E Eliza's Gift
R River Road
2 New Release TBA
3 Aussie YA The Piper's Son
4 Aussie Indie TBA
5 Owned TBR
Speculative-Shades of Grey: The Road to High Saffron
Historical-Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Mystery-The Last Child

[Sally906]

Arena wrote: "1,WWhen You Wish Upon a Duke
IImpossible
NNight Myst
TTown in a Blueberry Jam
EEliza's Gift
RRiver Road
2 N..."

Nice list Arena :)

[Suzie]

Would the book Five Egyptian Pounds The story of George Said by Helen Said qualify as my Indie author choice?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Suzie wrote: "Would the book Five Egyptian Pounds The story of George Said by Helen Said qualify as my Indie author choice?"

I would say yes Suzie, after looking at the publishers:)

[Lynxie]

Suzie wrote: "Would the book Five Egyptian Pounds The story of George Said by Helen Said qualify as my Indie author choice?"

As Brenda said, yep they certainly qualify as indie :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Lynxie:)

[Suzie]

Brenda wrote: "Suzie wrote: "Would the book Five Egyptian Pounds The story of George Said by Helen Said qualify as my Indie author choice?"

I would say yes Suzie, after looking ..."

Fabulous, thanks! A local story from my suburb :)

[Christy]

Here's my list:

1.
W - Where Are You Now? by Mary Higgins Clark

I - The Iron Necklace by Giles Waterfield

N - Nefertiti by Michelle Moran

T - Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

E - The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery

R - Requiem, Mass. by John Dufresne

2. New Release - TBD

3. Young Adult by an Aussie Author - TBD

4. Aussie Indie Author - Raw by Belle Aurora

5. Owned TBR:

Speculative: Burn Out by Kristi Helvig

Historical Fiction: - Half the World in Winter by Maggie Joel

Mystery: - Knit One, Kill Two by Maggie Sefton

I own most of these so it will be a welcome reduction to my bookshelf!! It's starting to sag :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Nice list Christy:)

[Lynxie]

I'm interested to hear what you have to say about your indie read Christy. It sounds like it's polarizing the readers.

[Christy]

Lynxie wrote: "I'm interested to hear what you have to say about your indie read Christy. It sounds like it's polarizing the readers."

LOL!! Me too - it's definitely not my favoured genre but it sounded a bit crime related so we'll see how I go :)

[Lynxie]

Christy wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "I'm interested to hear what you have to say about your indie read Christy. It sounds like it's polarizing the readers."

LOL!! Me too - it's definitely not my favoured genre but it ..."

It sounds rather dark... I hope you enjoy it though :)

[Kira]

I have my list:

1. W - Witch's Brew by Heidi R. Kling - 3*
I - Imperfectly Perfect by A.E. Woodward - 3*
N - Never Buried by Edie Claire - 3*
T - Take One by Karen Kingsbury - <1*
E - Extermination Day by William Turnage - 4*
R - Reinventing Mona by Jennifer Coburn - currently reading

2. NR - Only We Know by Victoria Purman
3. AA YA - Isla's Oath by Cassandra Page
4. Aussie Indie - Fall For Me by K.A. Last
5.Owned TBR:
Speculative Fiction - Airel: The Awakening by Aaron M. Patterson - 2*
Historical Fiction - Ridiculous by D.L. Carter - 4*
Mystery: Murder in the Winter by Steve Demaree

[Sally906]

Nice list Keira :)

[Sally906]

Dam auto speller - meant Kira. Am on iPhone app so can't edit!!!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I hate auto correct! If you don't read back over what you've written...

[Kira]

Sally906 wrote: "Nice list Keira :)"

LOL. That's not too bad. I've had all sorts of weird name autocorrects, and I always forget to double check.

[Steve]

Now I'm fed and watered in the L.A. Business Lounge, I have updated my list. Hanging out to make a start on it.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Steve wrote: "Now I'm fed and watered in the L.A. Business Lounge, I have updated my list. Hanging out to make a start on it."

Another week Steve:) But I'm sure you have something else to keep your reading entertainment going? Have fun in L.A.!!

[Elaine]

Can one of the moderators or anyone here really, tell me please, if A God in Ruins qualifies for Speculative fiction? I did read on Google that "it has a twisty hint of speculative fiction at the end". Is that enough?

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I have read it and I would not have described the ending in that way. It is certainly an unusual ending but not really 'speculative".

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Can one of the moderators or anyone here really, tell me please, if A God in Ruins qualifies for Speculative fiction? I did read on Google that "it has a twisty hint of speculative ..."

No Elaine I don't think so, sorry :(

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Can one of the moderators or anyone here really, tell me please, if A God in Ruins qualifies for Speculative fiction? I did read on Google that "it has a twisty hint ..."

Thanks Brenda. I was hoping to somehow include it in my Winter challenge as I will be picking it up from the library sooner than I thought. I might swap it for my historical read. I think that should be okay. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes it works for historical Elaine :) Glad you can "rearrange" it:)

[Steve]

Brenda wrote: "Another week Steve:) But I'm sure you have something else to keep your reading entertainment going? Have fun in L.A.!!"

It was only LAX. It is completely impossible to have fun in Los Angeles Airport. :-)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Steve wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Another week Steve:) But I'm sure you have something else to keep your reading entertainment going? Have fun in L.A.!!"

It was only LAX. It is completely impossible to have fun in L..."

LOL! Thought you were venturing out;)

[Lesley]

I haven't done a seasonal challenge for a while now.

W Women on the Land
I The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
N North and South
T The Plague read 7 June, 2 stars
E East of Eden
R Riding the Iron Rooster

2.
3. YA The Anatomy of Wings
4.
5. Speculative Neverwhere
HF Far from the Madding Crowd
Mystery

[Trevor]

Lesley wrote: "I haven't done a seasonal challenge for a while now.

W Women on the Land
I The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
N North and South
T Treasure Islan..."</i>

Some great books, reminds me that I must read some more [author:Thomas Hardy and John Steinbeck

[Cindy]

Here's my list, haven't come close to finishing a challenge yet but feeling inspired with this list...

W - When God was a Rabbit by Sarah Winman
I - Into the Darkest Corner by Elizabeth Haynes
N - Netherland by Joseph O'Neill
T - Tiny Sunbirds Far Away by Christie Watson
E - Eve Green by Susan Fletcher
R - Room by Emma Donoghue

New Release - Serafina and the Black Cloak by Robert Beatty

Aussie YA - Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta

Aussie Indie - Traces of Dreams by Tricia McGill

TBR LIST
Speculative Fiction - The Giver by Lois Lowry
Historical Fiction - Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
Mystery - Close My Eyes by Sophie McKenzie

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great list Cindy!

[Lesley]

Thanks Trevor.

[Leonie]

Steve wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Another week Steve:) But I'm sure you have something else to keep your reading entertainment going? Have fun in L.A.!!"

It was only LAX. It is completely impossible to have fun in L..."

And the coffee is appalling!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Isn't all US coffee appalling Leonie!!!

[Leonie]

Brenda wrote: "Isn't all US coffee appalling Leonie!!!"

Well, there was one place we found a vaguely decent one when we were there - not good, mind you, but at least drinkable :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Leonie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Isn't all US coffee appalling Leonie!!!"

Well, there was one place we found a vaguely decent one when we were there - not good, mind you, but at least drinkable :)"

LOL!!!

[Steve]

Leonie wrote: "Well, there was one place we found a vaguely decent one when we were there - not good, mind you, but at least drinkable :)"

I don't drink coffee. :-) Some would say that I'm bitter enough without drinking it ...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha!!

[Hannah]

For our new release title, do you think I might get away with a title that was released 27th May?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Han wrote: "For our new release title, do you think I might get away with a title that was released 27th May?"

As long as you don't tell anyone else Han;)

[Heather]

I have my first book for the challenge - The Fatal Flame picked it up from the library - I put it on reserve when I saw they had it on order. Feel a bit guilty about not starting a brand new book straight away