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

Kerrie’s comments from the Aussie Readers group.

Well, I didn't quite make it to be a booklover or other categories but I had fun along the way.
Read 8 of my 12 that I set out to peruse. I also got through many more books than the 12 I set out to this year- over 30 so am happy.

Bill Of Billabong 4*

Carry a Big Stick
3*
Review: I "hid" this as it has spoilers in but not sure if people who have read the book do get to read my review or not. Or if to post here or not.

6th
Victoria
The Barefoot Investor: The Barefoot Investor's Step-By-Step Guide to Financial Freedom
5*
Review www.goodreads.com/review/show/2006122363

Thanks Phrynne :)
I am reading The Barefoot Investor: The Only Money Guide You'll Ever Need at present so considering swapping it for Bill Of Billabong for a Victorian text. Wonder if that's kosher for as it isn't a novel.

Oops: trying again: Spirits of the Ghan 4*
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Monkey-Wrench Blues
Seaweed

Completed Spirits of the Ghan by Judy Nunn

Review: www.goodreads.com/book/show/26161162-...

Ok so it looks like I'm slack as this is but my 5th book in this challenge, but in between it all I have managed to read over 30 other books so far this year - just not all Ozzie lit. So still happy with myself.

This is a fun challenge and I'm glad I found Goodreads as it's filled a long lost gap in this bookworm's heart of hearts. After going back to and then completing study as a mature aged student, my reading of books for fun went awol. They are now back!
However, somehow I've managed to read 31 of my 30 nominated books for the year with only a miniscule 3 being set within Ozzie despite having identified a full set earlier on in the year ... so I'm on a mission to now ban myself from getting sidetracked ... and planning to still reach my original target of 12 Australian books for the year.
Thanks for the ongoing encouragement everyone, and for the numerous, ok, zillions, of additions to my 'to read shelf'.
At this rate I need to live well into my dotage to get through at least half of the list :) Happy to though.

Li'l Owl wrote: "Thanks Brenda! It's amazing considering I didn't read hardly any in March or April!" Glad you're back into it Li'l Owl but sorry to hear about your mum. I'm back now too. :) Not nec Aussie books :( but ones I found on kindle that hadn't finished yet.

Cracker!: The Best Dog in Vietnam - is that close enough? -no 's'

mushroom

I just looked at bookstr for the first time and lasted less than 5 secs on front page. The quizzes and what I suspect were meant to be enticing entry points to the site whizzed past way too quickly for me to be bothered to click and explore any further. It sounds as if this was a great source up til last year but clearly not now. I say-go ahead and request away in bulk please- and maybe they will see sense. At least you can post reviews elsewhere if not kept a copy.

Thanks Brenda - I will keep an eye out for it.

Finished by Liz Byrski in two sittings. Heartily recommend it.
Perth
Review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Completed The Tears of Strangers
Review:
www.goodreads.com/book/show/10131559....
5*

The Monarch of the Glen

Show

Ah I think I get the adding review hyperlink thing now. Thanks Kathryn. I misunderstood before and thought all I needed to do was to provide a link directed to the book listed in GR, when crossing out the completed book.
Will try this new method for my current 12 month challenge. (Around Oz states.)
Going good Lil Owl. You've listed quite a few I wouldn't mind adding to my list too- but will be good and stick to current listing for now. Hope your on the road to recovery soon. In the meantime happy reading:) Long live books.

Sorry I'm a tad tired so brain is foggy Brenda. To clarify: if I read a book for the Nov to Feb challenge that falls in this category too is that ok or is my first thought correct: must be one book: per one challenge.

Brenda wrote: "Kerrie wrote: "Starting this challenge a tad late: I'm going for Booklover for starters. Shall add to list shortly.

WA Forever to Remain

SA

Tas - Brenda, Is it ok to include a bo..."

Yay!! Completed the challenge with a few days to spare. Quite satisfying and found a few new authors to keep tabs on too...with 2 additional books I didn't like and left in kindleland.

Group A
#1. Yellow Turkish Delight ***

#2. Orange Fool me once ****

#3. Red The Rosie Project ****

#4. Green Family Secrets *****

#5. Blue: Old Scores **

#6. Purple Changeling ***



Group B
#7. Title: 'Sun', 'Summer', 'Heat' or 'Hot' Heat Wave **

#8. 25th December setting: The Christmasaurus *****

#9. New Years Eve: published in 2016 Miranda and Me
*****

#10. Cover: snow or beach The Snow Globe ***

Also The Misty Shore ***

#11. MC on Holiday The Ottoman Motel ***

#12. Reader's Choice: All the Light We Cannot See *****

11 read and one to go.
Highly recommend: #4. Green Family Secrets *****

Starting this challenge a tad late: I'm going for Booklover for starters. Shall add to list shortly.

WA Forever to Remain

Remember Me
5*

SA

Tas - Brenda, Is it ok to include a book I am currently reading for another challenge here or does it need to be a complete newbie? Family Secrets
5*
Also is it permissible to use it also for another state since it is set in more than one?

NT Spirits of the Ghan
4*

ACT Manhattan Dreaming

NSW The Tears of Strangers 5*

Reckoning: A Memoir
5*

Carry a Big Stick
3*

Vic
The Dressmaker
Bill Of Billabong
4*
The Barefoot Investor: The Barefoot Investor's Step-By-Step Guide to Financial Freedom
5*

Qld Plains of Promise

Love And The Platypus