Aussie Readers discussion

Brenda wrote: "Christy wrote: "I almost forgot to tell everyone I finished my 3rd book, a TBR in Tin God by Stacy Green - 5*

Can someone please help me link my review? Thank you"

http://www.goodreads.com/revie..."

Brenda wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I have just finished my fourth...#6. Working class character (detective) The Black Echo by Michael Connelly 5★s. Review to follow!"

Review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/......"

Thank you so much Brenda! Think I was doing to much to get it up here :)

Elaine wrote: "Gosh Brenda...you'd think I'd be used to you racing through these challenges by now but I'm still amazed at how fast you polish them off!!! I'm excited cause I just started my third in this challen..."

:D Good on you Elaine! You're on track for sure!

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3. RECYCLE - Read any book from the library

Fragile Things

I'm not enjoying this book. So I'll read this instead for Challenge number 3.

Cath wrote: "I'm not enjoying this book. So I'll read this instead for Challenge number 3."

That's bad luck Cath:(

I know Brenda, I have been meaning to read that book. I guess I'm not the right audience for it. But I'm sure I'll enjoy re-reading Wizard's First Rule. :-)

Sweet Ginger wrote: "My friend from the other side of Australia sent me my book swap for the recycle part of this challenge and I'll be reading Tighter by Adele Griffin. Always interesting to read something you know no..."

Hope you enjoy it Ginger:)

Here's my update. Finished my 5th this morning! I'm on a roll and even have written a few reviews!!!
Hope everyone is having as much fun as I am!!

1. International Women's Day by Patricia Cornwell

2. Reduce: by Tim Winton DONE - 2*

3. Recycle: by Fiona Higgins

4. The Ides of March: by James Patterson

5. St. Patrick's Day: by Patricia Falvey DONE 5*
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...


6. Australian Labour Day: by James Patterson DONE 5*

7. Colors of Autumn: by Tess Gerritsen

8. Easter: by Laura Esquivel
Had to get some help with other Easter ideas, and Chocolate seems to be the best one. What's Easter without it!! :)

9. Anzac Day: by Tatiana de Rosnay

10. Mother's Day: by Kris Radish

11. TBR: Tin God by Stacy Green DONE 5*
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...


12. TBR: Saving Grace by Fiona Mccallum DONE 5*
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Well done Christy!

Good on you Christy. You're doing well.

Finished my 6th..TBR.. Mine To Avenge by Kerry Letheby

Review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I have finished and

I am reading now are


and

I am working my way through the challenge :)

So far I have finished 4, and have two that are amongst by current reads:


5. St. Patrick's Day - Read a book written by an Irish author, set in Ireland or has an Irish character.
The Irish Warrior by Kris Kennedy

6. Australian Labour Day - Choose a book whose main characters are working class people, e.g. construction, office or health workers, policemen or teachers.
Web of Deceit by Katherine Howell – Paramedics and Police

7. Colours of autumn - Choose a book which has red, gold, brown, orange or yellow in the title or whose cover is primarily an Autumn colour.
A Tall Man in a Low Land: Some Time Among the Belgians by Harry Pearson

9. Anzac Day - Read a book depicting the ANZACs or anything connected to war where our Australian and/or New Zealand troops took part.
Katarina by Kathryn Winter – set in WWII Europe where Australian troops served.


I am currently reading:
8. Easter - Read a book that YOU would associate with Easter, explain your connection when posting your book choice
Pastors' Wives: A Novel by Lisa Takeuchi Cullen - because Easter is one of the busiest times in the church calendar, and Ministers/Pastors and congregations rely on the unrecognised hard work behind the scenes of the Pastor’s wives

and

10. Mother’s Day - Read a book depicting mothers/grandmothers and family; with a special connection to Mothers/Grandmothers
The Mothers' Group by Fiona Higgins

Michael wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Finished my 6th..TBR.. Mine To Avenge by Kerry Letheby

Review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."

Thats a wonderful effort there Brenda. Im almost finished with my th..."

Thank you Michael:)

Sally906 wrote: "I am working my way through the challenge :)

So far I have finished 4, and have two that are amongst by current reads:


5. St. Patrick's Day - Read a book written by an Irish author, set in Irel..."

Looking good Sally:)

Book three finished Death Comes To Pemberley by P.D. James - bit of a disappointment -"http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."

Trevor wrote: "Book three finished Death Comes To Pemberley by P.D. James - bit of a disappointment -http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12..."

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Bad luck you didn't enjoy it Trevor! (your link didn't work..)

Brenda wrote: "Trevor wrote: "Book three finished Death Comes To Pemberley by P.D. James - bit of a disappointment -http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12..."

http://www.goodreads.com/..."

thanks, have updated the link - still getting used to how to do all these links :-)

Trevor wrote: "Book three finished Death Comes To Pemberley by P.D. James - bit of a disappointment -"http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...""

I didn't like that one either. It was totally out of the norm for a book by PD James.

I have finished 4 books in the challenge so far -

1. International Women's Day – Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali **
2.Reduce – Bad Behaviour by Liz Byrski ****
6. Australian Labour Day – Fleming Out of the Deep I Cryby Julia Spencer ****
7. Colours of Autumn – by Erin McKean ****

I've now finished my seventh, . My review is http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Well done guys:)

Brenda wrote: "Finished my 5th - #4..Murder or Assassination.. The Orchid Murder: Untangling a Web of Unsolved Murders and Legal Malpractice ..Review to follow 22/3/13.

Review as promised: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Finished my 3rd, TBR The Lost Wife . I really enjoyed it and gave it 4 stars. Now reading my 4th No.1 International Women's Day From This Moment On . I am also changing my other TBR to The Sunne in Splendour . I have put this book on hold for too long, I really need to read it now!!!!

Looking good Elaine! Let me know what you think of From This Moment On...I own this one, and have for a long time! Just never seem to get around to reading it!

Just started on book number four My Brother Jack by George Johnston and really enjoying it.

Finished my 6th - Mother's Day by Kris Radish
She is one of my favorites!!! 4 stars!!!

Whoa, go christy. I'm only on my third!

Christy wrote: "Finished my 6th - Mother's Day by Kris Radish
She is one of my favorites!!! 4 stars!!!"

Doing really well Christy:)

Thanks! It's somewhat of a vendetta since I didn't finish the Summer Challenge. Maybe I can get the unread ones in this one ;)

Christy wrote: "Thanks! It's somewhat of a vendetta since I didn't finish the Summer Challenge. Maybe I can get the unread ones in this one ;)"

I'm sure you will, the way you are going!

Brenda wrote: "Looking good Elaine! Let me know what you think of From This Moment On...I own this one, and have for a long time! Just never seem to get around to reading it!"

Will do Brenda. I've seen her interviewed and she's an amazing woman, basically a rag to riches story with lots of talent too. I'm looking forward to a good read.

Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Looking good Elaine! Let me know what you think of From This Moment On...I own this one, and have for a long time! Just never seem to get around to reading it!"

Will do Brenda. I've..."

I love her songs too:)

This is how far I have got. Taking a breather at the moment because there are still two months to go!!!

1.Strong female character Graceling
2. TBR: Clockwork Princess
3. Library book: TBA
4. Murder: In the Woods
5. Irish character: Calculated In Death
6. Working class: Cloudstreet
7. Autumn colours: The Rosie Project

8. Easter: The Hollow Chocolate Bunnies of the Apocalypse
9. ANZACS: A Rose for the Anzac Boys
10. Mothers: Room
11. TBR: Treespeaker
12. TBR: Oryx and Crake

Wow,you're doing brilliantly Phrynne. What did you think of The Rosie Project ? A friend read it and absolutely loved it.

Elaine wrote: "Wow,you're doing brilliantly Phrynne. What did you think of The Rosie Project ? A friend read it and absolutely loved it."

I absolutely loved it too and would recommend it highly! It is doing very well too - just saw it in the top ten list for books sales in the Sydney Morning Herald.

Well done Phrynne! I too was wondering about that book, and have seen the positive reviews on it.

I finished my 7th this morning...Recycle, Library House for all Seasons by debut Aussie author Jenn J. McLeod

Review to follow.

Wow, Brenda and Phrynne, you seem to be going a little slowly. Hurry up, there's just 70 days left! XD

I'm done with Small Shen and Let the Right One In, and will probably finish Cry, the Beloved Country soon. Reviews are linked in my list.

Tanvi wrote: "Wow, Brenda, you seem to be going a little slowly. Hurry up, there's just 70 days left! XD

I'm done with Small Shen and Let the Right One In, and will probably finish Cry, the Beloved Country soo..."

Hahaha!! Cheeky Tanvi;) You are doing well!

Brenda wrote: "Tanvi wrote: "Wow, Brenda, you seem to be going a little slowly. Hurry up, there's just 70 days left! XD

I'm done with Small Shen and Let the Right One In, and will probably finish Cry, the Belov..."

Thanks! :)

Brenda wrote: "I finished my 7th this morning...Recycle, Library House for all Seasons by debut Aussie author Jenn J. McLeod

Review to follow."

Review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Brenda wrote: "I finished my 7th this morning...Recycle, Library House for all Seasons by debut Aussie author Jenn J. McLeod

Review to follow."

Your 7th???!!! Wow, Brenda you had only just finished your 6th. Absolutely amazing. I should be used to it by now but you still manage to surprise!!!

Thanks Elaine. It's not hard when they're enjoyable books:)

I've just finished my eighth, Star Trek: Voyager: Unworthy, my review is http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Well done Steve!

I just finished my 4th, and had to wipe away a few tears! It was an emotional one. I would definitely recommend Me Before You and nearly gave it 5 stars (I really only give 5 stars to my absolute favourite books, but 4 stars is very good in my opinion!)

1. Strong female character - The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson ★★★★
2. Reduce- Me Before You by Jojo Moyes ★★★★
3. Recycle - Mr Chen's Emporium by Deborah O'Brien ★★★
4. Murder - The Fiend in Human by John MacLachlan Gray
5. Irish - 'Tis by Frank McCourt
6. Working class characters - The Harp in the South Trilogy by Ruth Park
7. Colours of Autumn - Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
8. Easter - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
9. Anzac War related - Hannah and Emil by Belinda Castles ★★★
10. Mother's Day - Wild Swans by Jung Chang
11. TBR - The Robber Bride by Margaret Atwood
12. TBR - Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver

Amber wrote: "I just finished my 4th, and had to wipe away a few tears! It was an emotional one. I would definitely recommend Me Before You and nearly gave it 5 stars (I really only give 5 stars to my absolute f..."

Good on you Amber:)

Finished my 8th..TBR.. Dark Horse by Honey Brown

Brilliant! Review closer to publication of 24th April.

It took me so long to get through my first one... got some catching up to do now!

1. Downbelow Station by C.J. Cherryh ★★
2. Riding the Rap by Elmore Leonard
3. Raylan by Elmore Leonard
4. Luther: The Calling by Neil Cross
5. TBC
6. TBC
7. The Cold Commands by Richard K. Morgan
8. The Jerusalem Syndrome: My Life as a Reluctant Messiah by Marc Maron
9. Kokoda by Peter FitzSimons
10. TBC
11. The Sword of the Lictor by Gene Wolfe
12. The Citadel of the Autarch by Gene Wolfe