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[Olaf]

Hello,
My name is Olaf and I live and teach Uni in Sydney. I came across this group putting the finishing touches on my blog I had established for a different online group (http://theclassicsclubblog.wordpress....) where I participate in the 50 classics in 5 years.

I blog at theozreader.blogspot.com.au. Given my busy academic life (where I also need to read, just not literature ;-), I am convinced that 50 books will be plenty for me but am open to some extra reading ideas.

I have no literary background other than a desire to read and joined this other club (I believe it is in the US somewhere) on the advice of a dear friend from my college days to encourage me to read more for pleasure.

My favourite book to date is “Things fall apart” by Chinua Achebe. My current battle is with a book I always felt in need to read but was scared of: Ulysses by James Joyce (so ,if anyone is reading it as well, maybe we can mutually encourage each other to stick with it).

So, cheers everyone, I keep dropping in from time to time to see what's new.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome Olaf! Great to have you with us:) Have a browse of the threads, there are bound to be a few to "help" you out...

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3...

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/8...

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
Ulysses by James Joyce

[S.K.]

Have we all voted?

[S.K.]

lol

[Sharon]

Hi Olaf, welcome to the group :)

[Stacey]

Hi there, my name is Stacey, I am 19 from Queensland, Australia. I haven't really been a big reader in my life, but I am trying to expand my vocabulary, my mind and generally be a bit more well-rounded.

I very much like fantasy/supernatural novels, but I am trying to expand myself into various other complex genres instead of vampires and witches lol.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome Stacey! Lovely to have you with us:)

[Sharon]

Hi Stacey, welcome to the group :)

[Patricia]

Hi everyone. I'm Patricia 48 and in Melbourne, and work fulltime. I grew up reading all the time. However over the last few years that's really dwindled due to work, other hobbies etc. About 18 months ago I bought and iPad and since then my reading has really picked up again.
I have 30-40 min tram ride to work each day, but I get really bad motion sickness if I try to read on anything that moves, so recently I've been listening to audio books and really enjoying them.
I am also trying to broaden my reading horizons and finding that's much easier to do with ebooks and audiobooks.
I joined up to motivate myself to read more - I set myself a goal of 12 books this year and I'm now on my 13th, so happy with that.

Looking forward to some good book discussions :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome to the group Patricia! Lovely to have you with us:)

[Sharon]

Hi Patricia, welcome to the group :)

[Dale]

Michael wrote: "Hi Patricia and Stacey. Patricia you will find that tbr list will grow and grow being a member here. :)"

It sure will. Welcome Carol, Olaf, Stacey and Patricia.

[Rosalind]

Hi I'm Rosalind , Pommie lover of Australian fiction. I'll be looking out for heavyweight writers amongst you and reviewing my favourite. Eg Marj McCrae, Not a Man . . . Brill. Tell me, do you hate Pom humour? Do visit my blog, http://fictionalcharacterswriting.blo.... cu

[Sharon]

Hi Rosalind, welcome to the group :)

[Rosalind]

Thx I'm glad to be here.

[Patricia]

Patricia you will find that tbr list will grow and grow being a member here. :)"
Grow? Ack...I already thought it was too long!

[Dale]

Hi Rosalind and welcome

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome Rosalind! Lovely to have you with us:)

[Mike]

Hi, I'm Mike.
I was born in the UK but have spent most of my life in Australia. I came here as an astrophysicist and worked at Mt Stromlo Observatory before getting a job with the Australian Government in Parliament House. That didn't last and I entered public relations/journalism before going into the tourist industry via scuba diving. The final act in my messy working life was to set up a backpacker resort in North Queensland. My special interests are mystery thrillers and historical novels.

[Sharon]

Hi Mike, welcome to the group :)

[Mike]

I take your point about the cost of books. Have a look at the Goodreads pages of Australian Authors and you will find books that are being given away as free ebook downloads ... don't spend money unnecessarily.

[Dale]

Welcome Mike.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome Mike, lovely to have you with us:)

[S.K.]

Mike wrote: "Hi, I'm Mike.
I was born in the UK but have spent most of my life in Australia. I came here as an astrophysicist and worked at Mt Stromlo Observatory before getting a job with the Australian Gover..."

Scuba diving! Whee!!! That terrifies me but I'm dying to do it! See any mermaids ? ;) Where abouts in North Queensland and which resort? I'm a Mackay girl

[Lisa]

Hey! I'm Lisa, live in Newtown Sydney and just discovered this site.

Used to read obsessively but don't seem to have as much time anymore. Must. Fix. That.

Love reading for the learning and the escape :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome Rita and Lisa! Great to have you with us:)

[Sharon]

Hi Rita and Lisa, welcome to the group :)

[Dale]

Welcome Rita and Lisa

[Karen]

Hi all, I'm Karen, and I'm from WA. I live just south of Perth.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome Karen, it's lovely to have you with us:)

[Sharon]

Hi Karen, welcome to the group :)

[Karen]

Hi everyone, thank you for your warm welcomes. I am a 42 yo mum to 4, and work as an EA in a kindy / pre primary centre. When life allows, I enjoy reading, cardmaking, stamping, scrapbooking and photography.
I love reading and have done ever since I can remember. I must say, I don't really have one favourite genre - I love fiction, classics, autobiographies, biographies, young adult(!?), thrillers...... pretty much I will read any book that grabs my attention. I have a book case that has a number of those attention grabbers still waiting to be read...
At the moment, I am very much enjoying Australian fiction by female authors. I have read "A House for All Seasons' by Jenn J. MacLeod, "A Stranger In My Street" by Deborah Burrows, and last night finished "It Takes a Village" by Christine Stinson. I can honestly say that I loved each and every one of them, even though they were all very different.
I look forward to checking in from time to time, and catching up with you all.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Karen wrote: "Hi everyone, thank you for your warm welcomes. I am a 42 yo mum to 4, and work as an EA in a kindy / pre primary centre. When life allows, I enjoy reading, cardmaking, stamping, scrapbooking and ..."

House for all Seasons and A Stranger in My Street are two I've also enjoyed Karen, and It Takes A Village is on my list to read:)

Enjoy browsing our threads!

[Kathryn]

I like the sound of It Takes A Village - added to my ever-expanding TBR! Welcome, Karen. Your hobbies sound like mine - although the cardmaking and stamping have taken a back seat for a while and I've learnt to crochet in the last year so that takes up some of my time!!

Enjoy browsing the Aussie Readers group!

[Jane]

Hi, I'm a new edition to the group :) I'm in my 30's with 2 little girls. I'll pretty much read anything-just depends on my mood.

I joined this group because I'm always looking for something new, inspiring or I'm not too ashamed to admit.... a bodice ripping guilty pleasure. I also am looking forward to discussing books....there aren't many people around here I can do that with & I just don't have the time to join a book group.

Atm I'm reading a Kresley Cole book. I'm finding o.k and a bit of fun.

Anyway, I look forward to chatting with you guys in the future.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome Jane, lovely to have you with us. Have a browse through the threads, you'll find lots to interest you I'm sure:)

[Jane]

Thank You Brenda :)

[Sharon]

Hi Jane, welcome to the group :)

[Jane]

Hi Sharon! Thanks :)

[Dale]

Karen wrote: "Hi everyone, thank you for your warm welcomes. I am a 42 yo mum to 4, and work as an EA in a kindy / pre primary centre. When life allows, I enjoy reading, cardmaking, stamping, scrapbooking and ..."

Hi Karen and welcome. I have read all three. All three are good books. Hi Jane and welcome too.

[Mike]

Hi, My name's Mike and I live on the Gold Coast. I'm a fan of mystery thrillers and historical novels. I like plots that are believable and keep me guessing to the very end.

[Sharon]

Hi Mike, welcome to the group :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome to the group Mike, great to have you with us:)

[Joanne]

hi, welcome all new members. have not been on this particular topic for months now. :) I'm Joanne who lives in Adelaide. Very hapy as i've just realize that i've completed my 2013 reading challenge of 100 books. in fact, i've been reading 102 books so far and not going to stop here. Is good to see so many Aussie readers on goodreads and the numbers of new aussie authors as well. Happy reading all. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Joanne! Great effort!

[Cataluna6]

Congratulations Joanne! The last two years I've been in a bit of a funk and haven't finished my challenges. If only I got paid to read, it would make my life much easier :)

[Dale]

Great effort Joanne.

[B the BookAddict]

Cataluna6 wrote: "Congratulations Joanne! The last two years I've been in a bit of a funk and haven't finished my challenges. If only I got paid to read, it would make my life much easier :)"

I think we all wish to be paid to read:) Good luck with your next challenge.

[Jenny]

Hi, everyone my name is Jenny and I live in Melbourne. Congratulation Joanne! Doing my Master degree does not allow me to finish my challenges. I love reading so I still find time to read.

[Sharon]

Hi Jenny, welcome to the group :)