2012 Aussie Authors - with a twist!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good start Sally:)

[Maggie]

I'm currently reading a couple of books out of order because they became available at the library way before I thought they would.
I'm half way through The Blood Countess and am about to start Batavia.

[Blue Eyed Vixen]

I've been lucky to come across some extra books at the right time so I've decided to go for gold since I'm on a roll with my luck....I'm not sure how long it will last but I'm going to give it a red-hot go!

Here's my updated list now with a couple more months added.

JANUARY

Cargo by Jessica Au – currently reading
Rocks in the Belly by Jon Bauer completed
Floodtide by Judy Nunn – currently reading

FEBRAURY

Saving Francesca by Melinda Marchetta
Finnikin of the Rock by Melinda Marchetta
Beyond Fear by Jayne Ford

MARCH

Jellico Road by Melinda Marchetta
Seven Deadly Wonders by Matthew Reilly
What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Fantastic group of books there Blue Eyed Vixen!! Well done:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

EDIT: I'm going to update this list to SEMI-PROFESSIONAL, as I've found some other books which will suit:)

I'm going to list the ones I can find here, as it'll help keep me on track, plus it may help others find a book;)

January - Outback Heart by Joanne van Os★★★★★
Five Bells by Gail Jones ★★

February - Come Back to Me by Sara Foster★★★★★
My Sister's Funeral by Stephen Bush

March - Granville A Mother's Grief by June ollerenshaw
Death in the Mountains: The True Story of a Tuscan Murder

April - By The Sword by Alison Stuart
Brotherhood , The by Y A Erskine

May - Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves by Matthew Reilly
Me and Mr. Booker by Cory Taylor

June - Deadly Trust by J.J. Cooper
The Diamond Anchor by Jennifer Mills

July - Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay
A Season Of TransformationJayne Fordham

August - It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life by Lance Armstrong
Prime Cut by Alan Carter

September - The Secret River by Kate Grenville
Treespeaker by Katie W. Stewart

October - Matilda Is Missing by Caroline Overington
Bella's Run by Margareta Osborn

November - Nosebleed by Rosanne Dingli
Tiger Men by Judy Nunn

December - Precipice , The by Virginia Duigan
Desert Fish by Cherise Saywell


This is subject to change;)

[Blue Eyed Vixen]

Brenda wrote: "Fantastic group of books there Blue Eyed Vixen!! Well done:)"

Thanks...you've got some interesting books too...and you've reminded me I've been wanting to read that Lance Armstrong memoir...I may just pinch it for my list too.

Vix.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Blue Eyed Vixen wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Fantastic group of books there Blue Eyed Vixen!! Well done:)"

Thanks...you've got some interesting books too...and you've reminded me I've been wanting to read that Lance Armstron..."

I've had Lance Armstrong's book here for absolutely ages, I just MUST read it;D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have finished my second January read Five Bells by Gail Jones. Review here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Bronwyn]

I notice someone is reading out of order - at least that is what is marked on their list. Are we allowed to read out of order or is that part of the challenge to read the chosen books in the correct month?

[Maggie]

I am reading them out of order, that is correct. I had already posted here on 12th Jan that it is because the books became available at the library after a very long wait. Didnt think it would be a big deal to read one from Feb during Jan.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bronwyn wrote: "I notice someone is reading out of order - at least that is what is marked on their list. Are we allowed to read out of order or is that part of the challenge to read the chosen books in the corre..."

It is definitely part of the challenge to read the correct book in the correct month Bronwyn, but as Carmel says, if you have problems getting the book, the 'rules' are bendable:) The most important thing is to enjoy reading (again as Carmel says!)

[Bronwyn]

Brenda wrote: "Bronwyn wrote: "I notice someone is reading out of order - at least that is what is marked on their list. Are we allowed to read out of order or is that part of the challenge to read the chosen bo..."

Thanks for that, because most of my books come from the library and you don't always get to choose quite when they will turn up.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bronwyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Bronwyn wrote: "I notice someone is reading out of order - at least that is what is marked on their list. Are we allowed to read out of order or is that part of the challenge to rea..."

Yes, that's right! I often reserve them, and they are either too late for the challenge...or too early..LOL Just do your best with the qualifying times:)

[Blue Eyed Vixen]

Brenda wrote: "Bronwyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Bronwyn wrote: "I notice someone is reading out of order - at least that is what is marked on their list. Are we allowed to read out of order or is that part of the ..."

I'm also reading out of order...I've just about finished my January reads and have some of my February one's ready to go on with, but I wanted a change of genre and just finished a fun fantasy that I had marked for March....I find the same as Brenda, the books I'm looking for are not always available at the library, so I juggle and just keep track of my list. I'm sure that's OK.

[Mish]

Okay, here's my tentative list for this challenge.

January Little People by Jane Sullivan COMPLETED 4 STARS

February Come Back to Meby Sara Foster

March Burn Bright by Marianne de Pierres

April After the Fall by Kylie Ladd

May Summer At Mount Hope by Rosalie Ham

June Fall Girl by Toni Jordan

July Tiger Men by Judy Nunn

August Angel of Ruin by Kim Wilkins

September Beneath the Shadows by Sara Foster

October On the Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta

November A Beautiful Place to Die by Malla Nunn

December The Dressmaker by Posie Graeme-Evans

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mish wrote: "Okay, here's my tentative list for this challenge.

January Little People by Jane Sullivan COMPLETED 4 STARS

February Come Back to Meby [author..."

Excellent list Mish:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Burn Bright and Angel Arias by Marianne de Pierres

There you go Carmel:)

[Melanie]

AMATEUR level - total of 12 for the year.

J - Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay. Finished 24/01/12
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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Did you like it Melanie?

[Melanie]

I didn't Brenda, I found it very boring. lol

I kept reading so I could finish it but I didn't enjoy it. Sorry.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melanie wrote: "I didn't Brenda, I found it very boring. lol

I kept reading so I could finish it but I didn't enjoy it. Sorry."

Don't apologise Melanie! I have it down to read for July, that's the reason I asked:)

[Melanie]

I thought it was going to be great as its such a cult classic but I didn't enjoy it as much as I expected.

Maybe I just don't do that period writing style as I don't read classics like Wutherin Heights or Pride and Prejudice either so maybe you will like it better than me.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melanie wrote: "I thought it was going to be great as its such a cult classic but I didn't enjoy it as much as I expected.

Maybe I just don't do that period writing style as I don't read classics like Wutherin ..."

Well, I picked it up from a second hand book sale for $1 so either way, I can't go wrong! But we will see...I remember seeing the movie back when it first came out, and I enjoyed that.

[Melanie]

I want to see the movie now, Ive been too scared to see it as the pan pipes music sends cold shivers up my spine. lol

[Mish]

Carmel wrote: "Nice list Mish! By the way my 19 yr old read Marianne's Burn Bright & her recent release Angel Arias & really loved both, hope you do too!
Brenda I'm having issues adding boo links again, do you m..."

Thanks Brenda & Carmel

@ Carmel, that’s good to know. I’m looking forward to reading this book….including On the Jellicoe Road This will be my first Melina Marchetta book :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melanie wrote: "I want to see the movie now, Ive been too scared to see it as the pan pipes music sends cold shivers up my spine. lol"

Haha! Yes, if I remember rightly, it's a scary movie! Has you looking over your shoulder!

[Mish]

Carmel wrote: "Melanie, it's a great haunting movie, Hanging Rock is only down the road from where I live, spooky place!!

Mish, hope you love MM's book as much as I did!!You will then want to read all the othe..."

Yes, I saw the thread in the YA group re MM….they absolutely love her books. I’ll be able to participate in the conversations once I’ve read her book :)

[Mish]

I love Picnic at Hanging Rock the movie but I've never read the book

[Khenan]

Brenda wrote: "Well, I picked it up from a second hand book sale for $1 so either way, I can't go wrong! But we will see...I remember seeing the movie back when it first came out, and I enjoyed that. ..."

mwahaha picked my copy up at the lifeline bookfest for probably 10c ;D Also have it down in my challenge, and watched the movie last week! :P It is excellent, and the soundtrack really adds to everything.

going kinda crazy wanting to read my feb books but now i've got all my bookfest books im sated (for now ;D)

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Wish I had the time to join in these, but I would probably bore you all with poetry...(-:

[Blue Eyed Vixen]

Carmel wrote: "Melanie, it's a great haunting movie, Hanging Rock is only down the road from where I live, spooky place!!

Mish, hope you love MM's book as much as I did!!You will then want to read all the othe..."

I've been reading a Melina Marchetta book also and now have placed 3 on my challenge list...they certainly are addictive!

[Blue Eyed Vixen]

MY CHALLENGE LIST FOR JANUARY
Cargo by Jessica Au read 24/1/2012
Floodtide by Judy Nunn read 18/1/2012
Rocks in the Belly by Jon Bauer read 8/1/2012

I will leave reviews for Cargo (fresh) and Floodtide (bitterly disappointed) shortly.

I don't always get a lot of free time so I've gone ahead and am reading through my February and March books as they become available.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Vix:)

[Mish]

Blue Eyed Vixen wrote: "

MY CHALLENGE LIST FOR JANUARY
Cargo by Jessica Au read 24/1/2012
Floodtide by Judy Nunn ..."

that very disapointing to hear about FloodtideVix and it was a big book too. The only book I've read of Judy Nunn was Maralinga and that was a very good read. I see you've got it on your TBR list

[Natasha | natashasnovels]

I just read Froi of the Exiles!! If only I had waited a little longer it could have been my February book!!
I have already read my January book before starting the challenge! My January book was So Much to Tell You by John Marsden.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Doing well Natasha:)

[Blue Eyed Vixen]

Natasha wrote: "I just read Froi of the Exiles!! If only I had waited a little longer it could have been my February book!!
I have already read my January book before starting the challenge! My Jan..."

I just finished Finnikin of the Rock. Excited to hear there is a second book...and Froi had grown on me in the first book. I'm thinking of moving my challenge list now so I can include this for February....lol, I'm soo easily swayed!

[Melanie]

Carmel wrote: "Melanie, it's a great haunting movie, Hanging Rock is only down the road from where I live, spooky place!!

I'd love to go and visit it sometime but I still don't know if the mystery is real or not. Too scared to find out. lol

[Melanie]

Mish wrote: "I love Picnic at Hanging Rock the movie but I've never read the book"

Mish if you want my copy I can sent it to you. I picked it up for cheap at an op shop so it is a little ratty but still readable.

[Sally]

Finally read my January book! Being abroad until March means that I'll have to cheat and save my 'F' until then, sadly :( But at least I know what it will be - I've had The Family at Misrule sitting on my shelf for years now!

1. In January, J is for John Marsden's The Dead of the Night

[Blue Eyed Vixen]

Mish wrote: that very disapointing to hear about FloodtideVix and it was a big book too. The only book I've read of Judy Nunn was Maralinga and that was a very good read. I see you've got it on your TBR list

I persevered, and yes, it was a fair brick of a book in size! Mish, but I'm set in my feministic standards and the majority of the women being portrayed as week, manipulative opportunists, or unable to survive unless they were attached to a man! just grated on me. Also the given acceptance that the men who did well imported their mistresses from Malaysia to be "used" for 6 months then sent back and replaced with a new one so they could not "stake their claim" ..... oops. I'm starting to rant again....best hop off my soapbox now. :)

[Mish]

Melanie wrote: "Mish wrote: "I love Picnic at Hanging Rock the movie but I've never read the book"

Mish if you want my copy I can sent it to you. I picked it up for cheap at an op shop so it is a little ratty b..."

That's so nice of you Melanie....I've sent you a PM :)

[Mish]

Blue Eyed Vixen wrote: "Mish wrote: that very disapointing to hear about FloodtideVix and it was a big book too. The only book I've read of Judy Nunn was Maralinga and that was a very good read. I see you've got it on you..."

Mmmm...don't like the sound of this book Vix. thanks for that.

[Sally]

Melanie wrote: "Carmel wrote: "Melanie, it's a great haunting movie, Hanging Rock is only down the road from where I live, spooky place!!

I'd love to go and visit it sometime but I still don't know if the myste..."

A friend of mine lives quite near Hanging Rock as well and we've been a few times. I think it's kind of a law that if you lose sight of someone at any stage, you have to call out MIRAAAAAAAANDA? really loudly ;)

[Melanie]

LOL S.Bell. I think that would terrify people. As long as I don't hear any pan pipes I'd be fine. lol

That music is so haunting.

[Maggie]

Blue Eyed Vixen wrote"... it was a fair brick of a book in size! Mish, but I'm set in my feministic standards and the majority of the women being portrayed as week, manipulative opportunists, or unable to survive unless they were attached to a man! just grated on me. Also the given acceptance that the men who did well imported their mistresses from Malaysia to be "used" for 6 months then sent back and replaced with a new one so they could not "stake their claim" ..... oops. I'm starting to rant again....best hop off my soapbox now. :)..."

Rant away! It sounds like the sort of book that would make me furious too.

[Natasha | natashasnovels]

Brenda wrote: "Doing well Natasha:)"

Thankyou! :)

I have decided that I am going to challenge myself a bit further and only use the letter of the month as an author name (not a book title), so with that in mind my books so far are...

January - So Much to Tell You by John Marsden
February - Does My Head Look Big In This? by Randa Abdel-Fattah
March - Chain Of Hearts by Maureen McCarthy

Also I am only doing amateur because I have so many other books I want to read! :D

[Natasha | natashasnovels]

Blue Eyed Vixen wrote: "Natasha wrote: "I just read Froi of the Exiles!! If only I had waited a little longer it could have been my February book!!
I have already read my January book before starting the ..."

Haha :) Froi is really good! I might have even liked it better than Finnkin, maybe :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Natasha wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Doing well Natasha:)"

Thankyou! :)

I have decided that I am going to challenge myself a bit further and only use the letter of the month as an author name (not a book title), so wi..."

That's a good idea...well done! I know the feeling....so many books, so little time...lol

[Natasha | natashasnovels]

Brenda wrote: "Natasha wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Doing well Natasha:)"

Thankyou! :)

I have decided that I am going to challenge myself a bit further and only use the letter of the month as an author name (not a bo..."

Haha yes! totally true :)