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**Winter Reading Challenge - 2013**
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Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen
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Aug 07, 2013 03:02AM
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Ooh yes:D It's already done, ready to be released later ;)
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Have decided to change my winter theme book by a non Aussie author to The Birthday Boys by Beryl Bainbridge as I was not enjoying The Siege by Helen Dunmore
Finished one of my TBR's for this challenge The Rosie Project. Loved it and gave it 5 stars.Also changing my non-Aussie winter book to The Tenderness of Wolves
. Slightly shorter than the Diana Gabaldon!!!
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Trevor wrote: "Have decided to change my winter theme book by a non Aussie author to The Birthday Boys by Beryl Bainbridge as I was not enjoying The Siege by Helen Dunmore"That's disappointing Trevor. I hope The Birthday Boys works out better for you.
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All done!
Finished my last book last night
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Elaine wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Finished my sixth,pick a friend. That friend was Alyson and her book was Autumn Laing
, which I thoroughly enjoyed and gave 3 stars."Ooops!!! Should..."
Hey Elaine, I'm thinking of reading American Rust. Can you please let me know what you think when you finish it?
I will Bette. I'm hoping to fit it in this month. Do you know much about this author? I came across him when I read a review of his new book The Son
, which sounded really good but I thought I'd start with this one and see whether I like him.
I have finished my twenty-third book, my first of 9. Authors born in Winter, Inferno, with my review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/....Up next is my second 9. Authors born in Winter, Seven Deadly Wonders.
Elaine wrote: "I will Bette. I'm hoping to fit it in this month. Do you know much about this author? I came across him when I read a review of his new book The Son, which sounded reall..."Embarrassed to say - no, not much. But I see on his GR profile that he's won a lot of great book awards so must be pretty wonderful. Actually, I can't remember how I found out about American Rust:P
I knocked over The Drowned Cities and Maus this weekend, both were good! Not long to go on my August TBR til I'm finished.13. The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold
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1. In the Winter Dark by Tim Winton 3 stars
2. The Cold Commands by Richa..."
On the home straight Ben:)
I've finished my twenty-fourth book, the second 9. Authors born in Winter, Seven Deadly Wonders, with my review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/....Up next is my second 1. Aussie Winter, Winter Be My Shield.
It seems my photo finish has all but evaporated, since I have two book to read in three weeks.
Finished that last one even quicker than I expected so I have completed the challenge :)
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1. In the Winter Dark by Tim Winton 3 stars
2. The Cold Commands by Richard K. Morgan 4 stars
3. Quiet: The..."
Congratulations Ben! Great result:) And I guess you are looking forward to the release of the Spring challenge too;)
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.Not sure if Matthew Reilly is for me!!"I have enjoyed his books Elaine, but I haven't read one in awhile, even though I have them at home and have had for quite some time!
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Up next is my second 1. Aussie Wint..."
You'll make it without any problems Steve!
Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Changed my Aussie winter read from Ice Station to Dog Boy.Not sure if Matthew Reilly is for me!!"I have enjoyed his books Elaine, but I haven't read one ..."
He definitely has a following Brenda. My son loves him. I just couldn't get into it. Maybe I need to be in a different frame of mind?
Done a couple more:New Release -
The Universe Versus Alex Woods / Gavin ExtenceYA Book -
The Phantom Tollbooth / Norton JusterAnd finally, an author in June! (not July) -
Dead Man's Chest / Kerry GreenwoodI've also changed my Graphic Novel and am slogging through
The Great Gatsby : a graphic adaptation by Nicki Greenberg of the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald / Nicki Greenberg
Brenda wrote: "Ben wrote: "Finished that last one even quicker than I expected so I have completed the challenge :)1. In the Winter Dark by Tim Winton 3 stars
2. The Cold Commands by Richard K. Morgan 4 stars
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Thanks Brenda! And yes, I can't wait for the new challenge. Trying to decide which books to choose is almost as fun as reading them
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.Not sure if Matthew Reilly is for me!!"I have enjoyed his books Elaine, but I ha..."
Maybe..I guess he's not for everyone though:)
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1. In the Winter Dark by Tim Winton 3 stars
2. The Cold Commands by Richard K. M..."
I agree! It's definitely part of the fun.
Ben wrote: "Finished that last one even quicker than I expected so I have completed the challenge :)1. In the Winter Dark by Tim Winton 3 stars
2. The Cold Commands by Richard K. Morgan 4 stars
3. Quiet: The..."
Well done Ben :)
Finished the graphic novel so have completed at least one book per category. Full list is:1.
In the Winter Dark / Tim Winton2.
Blackberry Winter / Sarah Jio3.
The Long Earth / Terry Pratchett4.
Earth Unaware / Orson Scott Card
The Meaning of Liff / Douglas Adams5.
Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald / Therese Anne FowlerThe Universe Versus Alex Woods / Gavin Extence6.
The Great Gatsby : a graphic adaptation by Nicki Greenberg of the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald / Nicki Greenberg7.
Clive Cussler and Dirk Pitt Revealed / Clive Cussler
The Folklore of Discworld / Terry Pratchett 8.
The Drop / Michael Connelly
The Inner Circle / Brad Meltzer
The Fifth Assassin / Brad Meltzer
The Last Coyote / Michael Connelly9. Authors born in June
Dead Man's Chest / Kerry GreenwoodAuthors Born July
Brave New World / Aldous Huxley
The Complete Tales / Beatrix Potter
Arabella / Georgette Heyer
Zero Hour / Clive Cussler10.
The Phantom Tollbooth / Norton Juster11.
Lola Bensky / Lily Brett
The Black Dahlia / James Ellroy
Sword of the Gods: The Chosen One / Anna Erishkigal
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In the Winter Dark / Tim Winton2.[bookcover:Blackberry Winter|13..."
You have so many of my favourite authors in that list! Hope you enjoyed them.
Phrynne wrote: "Nicola wrote: "Finished the graphic novel so have completed at least one book per category. Full list is:1.
In the Winter Dark / Tim Winton2.[bookcover:Black..."
Enjoyed most! Wasn't fussed on Tim Winton, Lily Brett or James Ellroy, but it may have been the book itself. Also was Ho Hum on the graphic novel - but maybe yet again not a good one to start with!
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Brenda wrote: "Well done Nicola:)"Thank you! Still finishing a couple of extra ones while waiting for the spring challenge!
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In the Winter Dark / Tim Winton2...."
Yes but my favourite authors in your list are Terry Pratchett, Orson Scott Card, Georgette Heyer, Kerry Greenwood and Michael Connelly. Bet you enjoyed all of their books!
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Phrynne wrote: "Nicola wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Nicola wrote: "Finished the graphic novel so have completed at least one book per category. Full list is:1.
In the Winter Dark /..."Oh yes! Favourite authors and well worth rereading again and again!
Finished my non fiction book In the City: A Celebration of London Music by Paul Du Noyer my review is: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/....Now onto my last book for the challenge, my non Aussie winter book Birthday Boys by Beryl Bainbridge.
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Now onto my last book for the challenge, my n..."
Almost there Trevor;)
I've read of couple more off the list.#1 Aus. WinterChild of the Kulaks 4 stars
#2 OS Winter In Cold Blood read 31 Aug, 4 stars
#3 friend's A Thousand Acres 4 stars
#4 literature map The Catcher in the Rye 1 star
#5 new A Woman Transported 3 stars
#6 graphic
#7 NF A Cook's Life 4 stars
#8 murder The Ghost Rider 2 stars
#9 Winter-born author Island Beneath the Sea 3 stars
#10 YA The Harp In The South 4 stars
#11 June tbr God's Own Country 3 stars
#11 July tbr Light in August 3 stars
#12 August tbr The End of Longing 3 stars
Finished my Aussie winter read Dog Boy
, which I really enjoyed and gave 4 stars to. Only two more to go and an added bonus if I manage to fit in two more TBR's!!!
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Thanks Brenda. Finished one more TBR God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything which wasn't great!!! Only 2 stars for this one.That leaves 3 to go. Have sick boy at home and no work tomorrow so plan to do a bit more reading. Who knows I may actually finish this one!!!!
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Good luck!!!
I have finished my penultimate (twenty-fifth) book, the second 1. Aussie Winter, Winter Be My Shield, with my review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/....Up next is my final book for the challenge, the second 2. Non-Aussie Winter, Great Expectations.
When is the Spring Challenge due for release? :-)
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