Kerrie’s Comments (group member since Sep 07, 2016)

Kerrie’s comments from the Aussie Readers group.

I wasn't aware of this either. have now signed. Thanks for calling attention to this.

I began with the laid back list and boy, oh boy was I laid back this year.
I've managed 19 books his year- (and lots of mags) but only somehow finished the Historical Mystery The Dry (Aaron Falk, #1) by Jane Harper which I give a 4*. Review is recorded on the book page.
And I am 75% through The Rosie Result which will be completed in the next few days. Am listening to it instead of reading copy for something different. So far 3*.
So roll on next year and I'll try the challenge again- perhaps more disciplined in sticking to those books instead of scrolling through what I have in my kindle or on the shelf first. Perhaps.
And perhaps without adding so many other 'to reads' after reading the group's fab reviews on some of their books read.
Seasons Greetings from Perth one and all.

A Christmas Memory
Liberty

Thanks for the add Brenda. Seasons greetings one and all. Happy reading.

Kerrie wrote: "I'll start with laid back. Can you add me please Brenda?

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Contemporary by Vanessa Carnevale

Historical Fiction The Sinkings ..."

I'll start with laid back. Can you add me please Brenda?

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Contemporary by Vanessa Carnevale

Historical Fiction The Sinkings by Amanda Curtin looked good but can't find links.... so instead
by Judy Nunn

Non fiction by Kenny Fries

Mystery by Sarah Myles

Young Adult by Craig Silvey

Chick-Lit by Joanna Nell

Historical Mystery by Jane Harper

Dystopian by Ambelin Kwaymullina

Humour by Graeme Simsion

Cosy Mystery by Holly Throsby

by Karen Brooks

Thriller/Suspence Caroline Overington

Season's Greetings everyone.

Gould's Book of Fish: A Novel in Twelve Fish by Richard Flanagan
1*
Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/2006110...

Have to say I am looking forward to getting back into a Di Morrissey novel.

First two novels read
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
1*
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Favourite genre - historical fictionMonsoon Di Morrissey
3*
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finished first by Di Morrissey
3* Mixed feelings. A good read for people wanting to get a feel of Vietnam but got very annoyed with some of the characters.
Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

4/5 completed: nearly made it.

A name close to your chosen author and read a book by that author.

Di Morrissey
3*

I wanted to like this more but a few niggles here and there meant it's just not quite a 4.

Adding last book to my list for the rest of the year.
One of my favourite books of 2017. Judy Nunn Spirits of the Ghan by Judy Nunn
Another book by same author. Kal by Judy Nunn

3 down and two to go: it's going to be tight :)
So far have completed:

3. The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale Ladies Book Club by Sophie Green 3* but after reading the Victoria Purman book I feel like reevaluating this to a 3.5. Review posted.

4. The Three Miss Allens by Victoria Purman 3*

5. Up Until Now by Petrea King 4.5* Review posted.

Hi Phrynne, I know it is late in Jan but I never found my name linked either. No drama. Not necessary to do it now. Just adding the books to my own list as I go along :) Wanted to let you know in case there is a list floating around somewhere that you need to amend for future reads. cheers, Kerrie D

Starting late but making up for it. Found my first book slow to get going but once I got into it I couldn't put it down. So many issues covered.
by Petrea King 4.5*
I came across the Quest for Life Foundation when reading one of my Goodread books for January: 'Up Until Now', chosen because the author was Australian. So many topics covered that are topical today although much of the story starts pre 1980's and goes into the 2000's. Self confidence, self esteem, mindfulness, resilience, religion, philosophy, relationships, travel, different cultures, health, palliative care, mentoring, bringing up kids as a sole parent and more. A book I stayed up late to finish, 'cos I can't put it down.
Petrea is a naturopath, yoga and meditation teacher who knows well that 'experiences may shape us but they do not define us.' And she quotes Mahatma Gandi who I have quoted here before: 'An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.' Petrea exhorts us to 'see the other as ourselves' and learn to live passionately, with purpose.

I was wondering if to add Clinton's book to my list- I think I might just have to add it to my additional TBR list after all :) Kate.

Happy new year Phrynne and All. I'm back belatedly so time for speed reading. I chose my books last week but never saved the post. Grrr. So here I go again. Some likely to be different now.

One of my favourite books of 2017. Judy Nunn Another book by same author.

2. A name close to your chosen author and read a book by that author.
Di Morrissey
3*

3. A book from our lists of top 5 -10 Aussie or International books

by Sophie Green 3*

4. A book by an author you have never read before.
by Victoria Purman 3*

5. Any book of your choice. by Petrea King 4.5*

Got there in the end Brenda.

Have now added The Shepherd's Hut by Tim Winton

Thanks for your patience y'all. Now to get on to the reading.

List revised now Brenda. Back in Oz mode now.
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Level 1

3 x Male Authors
1 The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

2. Gould's Book of Fish: A Novel in Twelve Fish by Richard Flanagan
1*

3. The Shepherd's Hut by Tim Winton

3 x Female Authors

1. The Dry by Jane Harper

2.The Memories That Make Us by Vanessa Carnevale

3. The Locksmith's Daughter by Karen Brooks

4. Goodwood by Holly Throsby

5. Indigo Storm by Fleur McDonald

6. Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
1*

3 x 2018 New Release: tbc

3 x Favourite genre - historical fiction
1 Stillwater Creek by Allison Booth

2 Sanctuary by Judy Nunn

3 Monsoon Di Morrissey
4*

I can be Kerrie D if that helps. :)
Incidentally Kerri my middle name is Leanne - small world eh.
Brenda wrote: "Haha! No, and we have 3! (at least!)"

Mea culpa- I misread the challenge Brenda. I was quite confused too as for some reason I thought only some needed to be Oz which was strange cos I believed the group only read Oz books. (authors from or set in Oz). Shall rectify.

Brenda wrote: "Kerrie wrote: "Level 1
3 x Male Authors
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
2.Tune in Tokyo: The Gaijin Diaries by Tim Anderson
3.The Gemini Effect by Chuck..."

Level 1
3 x Male Authors
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
2.Tune in Tokyo: The Gaijin Diaries by Tim Anderson
3.The Gemini Effect by Chuck Grossart

3 x Female Authors
1. Making It Up As I Go Along by Marian Keyes
2.The Memories That Make Us by Vanessa Carnevale
3. The Locksmith's Daughter by Karen Brooks

4. Goodwood by Holly Throsby
5. Indigo Storm by Fleur McDonald

3 x 2018 New Release
tbc

3 x Favourite genre - historical fiction
1 Stillwater Creek by Allison Booth
2 Sanctuary by Judy Nunn
3 The Rose Girls by Victoria Connolly

Phrynne wrote: "Good work Kerrie. You could post your review with spoiler tags on the bits people won't want to see if they haven't read the book yet."

Ah so people who have read it can read the whole thing- thanks for tip Phrynne.