Aussie Readers discussion

Here are my picks - did them the other day, but is the first chance I've had to type them in!

1. Read an Aussie author with a reference to winter either in their title or the storyline.
Winter Be My Shield by Jo Spurrier

2. Read a NON Aussie author with a reference to winter either in their title or the storyline.
Moominland Midwinter by Tove Jansson

3. Pick a friend, and read a book from their list which you haven't read before. Put your friends name in your list as well!
Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich - lots of my friends have this on their shelves

4. Love the Literature Map...so.. put in the name of your favourite author, and choose a book by the author closest! Literature Map
Was reading a Patricia Briggs so used her as the search term - book:Halfway to the Grave|1421990] by Jeaniene Frost

5. Choose a New Release which is published in either June, July or August 2013.
TBA – have a few on my ARC review piles so will pick one of them when the time comes

6. There will be some of you who have never read a Graphic Novel before...so surprise yourself with the enjoyment of reading one!
TBA – will see what they have at the library

7. Read anything Non Fiction (biographies, auto-biographies, memoirs)
Non Fiction & Related Genres
The Secret Piano: From Mao's Labor Camps to Bach's Goldberg Variations by Zhu Xiao-Mei

8. Snuggle up by the fire and read a suspense/murder mystery/thriller to give you thrills and chills!
What a Ghoul Wants by Victoria Laurie

9. Author born June, July or August
A Spear of Summer Grass by Deanna Raybourn - Deanna Raybourne's birthday is 17th June

10. International Children's Day is on 1st June - read a children's book, or a Young Adult book of your choice.
Athena the Brain by Joan Holub

BONUS FOR QUICK READERS (or those who just want the extra challenge!) One extra book for each month of Winter...June, July, August...from your TBR lists

(a) Trust Me, I'm a Vet by Cathy Woodman
(b) A Curious Intimacy by Jessica White
(c) The Traitor in the Tunnel by Y.S. Lee

Amber wrote: "Aargh! I told myself I wouldn't do the winter challenge, just so that I could concentrate on reading books I keep meaning to read or finish, but it's so tempting! I love making lists!"

I add an extra challenge - must fill as many of the challenges in with books from my TBR pile BFORE I let myself look elsewhere!!

Updated my list with the "bonus" goals.. because apparently I hate myself.

Ellise wrote: "1. Aussie Author, winter plot:Obernewtyn by Isobelle Carmody..."

I really will have to pick up the Obernewtyn series - i read the first one when it first came out and loved it, then sort of got tired of waiting for each next one to come out - maybe it will be my personal challenge for 2014 - read the whole series

Great list Sally, and well done Liam:)

I've finally got my list together & here it is.

1. Read an Aussie author with a reference to winter - Cloudstreet by Tim Winton

2. Read a NON Aussie author with a reference to winter - Sister by Rosamund Lupton - by the looks, I'd say it's set in a very cold place.

3. Pick a friend, and read a book from their list - The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton - booklist from Sally, Dale and many others

4. Love the Literature Map - Put in Carlos Ruiz Zafón and came up with Markus Zusak. Will read Underdog

5. Choose a New Release which is published in either June, July or August 2013 - TBA

6. Graphic Novel - Maus by Art Spiegelman

7. Read anything Non Fiction - Tall Man: The Death of Doomadgee by Chloe Hooper

8. suspense/murder mystery/thriller - The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain

9. Author born June, July or August -
Where She Went by Gayle Forman born June 5th

10. Children's book, or a YA - Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick

Mish wrote: "I've finally got my list together & here it is.

1. Read an Aussie author with a reference to winter - Cloudstreet by Tim Winton

2. Read a NON Aussie author with a reference to winter - Sister by ..."

Great list Mish, and yes, Sister is set during a bitterly cold winter:)

Also I can confirm that Maus is fantastic. Ditto for Persepolis, if anyone is after anything different for their graphic novel - autobiographical, and set during the Islamic revolution in Iran.

Brenda wrote: "Mish wrote: "I've finally got my list together & here it is.

1. Read an Aussie author with a reference to winter - Cloudstreet by Tim Winton

2. Read a NON Aussie author with a reference to winter..."

Wonderful. I had a hard time selecting a book for #2 that caught my eye :)

Liam wrote: "Also I can confirm that Maus is fantastic. Ditto for Persepolis, if anyone is after anything different for their graphic novel - autobiographical, and set during the Islamic revolution in Iran."

Totally agree Liam, I loved Maus ..it was my introduction to graphic novels, and I have Persepolis here to read:)

Mish wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Mish wrote: "I've finally got my list together & here it is.

1. Read an Aussie author with a reference to winter - Cloudstreet by Tim Winton

2. Read a NON Aussie author with a refe..."

I read it ages ago, it was recommended by Carmel, and I was so glad I read it...

Liam wrote: "Also I can confirm that Maus is fantastic. Ditto for Persepolis, if anyone is after anything different for their graphic novel - autobiographical, and set during the Islamic revolution in Iran."

Yeah I've heard it's very good. It was a toss up between the 2 you mentioned by my library doesn't have Persepolis so I chose Maus instead :)

Mish wrote: "Liam wrote: "Also I can confirm that Maus is fantastic. Ditto for Persepolis, if anyone is after anything different for their graphic novel - autobiographical, and set during the Islamic revolution..."

I was tossing up between Maus and Hamlet. All these glowing recommendations are making me think I should join the club and read Maus!

Go on Amber, you know you want to;)

Brenda wrote: "Go on Amber, you know you want to;)"

I'll have to see if I can get it at the library; they have a copy that isn't available for request so I'm not sure if that means it can't be borrowed. The other copy has about 6 people in the queue ahead of me. It's popular!

Amber wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Go on Amber, you know you want to;)"

I'll have to see if I can get it at the library; they have a copy that isn't available for request so I'm not sure if that means it can't be bor..."

Good luck!

"Not available for request" can be because it's missing/lost, I'd check with the staff if I were you. Online catalogues are usually pretty hit-or-miss :P

Brenda wrote: "Great list Lia!! You're welcome to check my books out if you'd like, to get your "friend" choice;)

I also notice you are a new member, welcome to the group! I'd love you to head over to this threa..."
Thank you Brenda. Will head over there now to introduce myself. We check out your books too. L

Amber wrote: "Lia wrote: "1. Winter -
2. The Snow Child
3. Pick a friend - sadly I have no Goodreads friends ;-(
4. Literature Map - [bookcover:Year..."

Yes Amber. We have many books in common. Will find something to add to my list. Many thanks. L

1. Winter Aussie: TBA
2. Winter non-Aussie:
3. Pick a Friend:
4. Literature Map: Slaughterhouse-Five (J.R.R. Tolkien)
5. New Release: ]Flat Water Tuesday: A Novel
6. Graphic Novel: The Dreaming, Vol. 1
7. Non Fiction: Rain in the Mountains: Notes from the Himalayas
8. Murder Mystery:The Shining
9. Author born August: Moab Is My Washpot (Stephen Fry, Aug 24, 1957).
10. Kids'/YA: The Mayflower Project

Tanvi wrote: "9. Author born August: Moab Is My WashpotMoab Is My Washpot
10. N/A, since I made it a point *not* to read any of those this year!"

Change your #10 to a TBR Tanvi:)

Brenda wrote: "Tanvi wrote: "9. Author born August: Moab Is My WashpotMoab Is My Washpot
10. N/A, since I made it a point *not* to read any of those this year!"

Change your #10 to a TBR Tanvi:)"

I already have a personal challenge, so any other books I read'll be TBR anyway. That said, I'll probably end up cheating & reading The Mayflower Project out of sheer curiosity.

Here's what I have chosen for this challenge

3. friends A Thousand Acres read 6 Jul, 4 stars
4. literature map The Catcher in the Rye read 2 Jul, 1 star
5. new ?
6. graphic ?
7. NF A Cook's Life read 10 Jun, 4 stars
9. Winter author The Painted Bird
11. June TBR God's Own Country read 4 Jun, 3 stars
12. July TBR Light in August read 11 Jul, 3 stars
13. August TBR ?
1. Aus. Winter Gould's Book of Fish: A Novel in Twelve Fish
2. OS Winter Baltimore's Mansion: A Memoir
10. YA The Harp in the South
8. murder/mystery The Ghost Rider read 19 Jul, 2 stars

Looks good Lesley:)

So here's my list (subject to change of course)

1.Read an Aussie author with a reference to Winter either in their title or the storyline.
Vodka Doesn't Freeze by Leah Giarratano
Thanks Brenda for the help!

2.Read a NON Aussie author with a reference to Winter either in their title or the storyline.
The Winter Rose by Jennifer Donnelly

3. Pick a friend, and read a book from their list which you haven't read before.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Almost HALF of my GR friends have read this, so I decided this would be the best bet.

4. Love the Literature Map...so.. put in the name of your favourite author, and choose a book by the author closest!
Put in Kate Jacobs and got Ann Packer so I'll read The Dive From Clausen's Pier

5. Choose a New Release which is published in either June, July or August 2013
The Wednesday Daughters by Meg Waite Clayton releases July 16, 2013

6. There will be some of you who have never read a Graphic Novel before...so surprise yourself with the enjoyment of reading one!
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Vol. 1 by Denise Mina
Little nervous about this, but I'll give it a try!

7. Read anything Non Fiction (biographies, auto-biographies, memoirs)
Journey Into Darkness by John E. Douglas

8. Snuggle up by the fire and read a suspense/murder mystery/thriller to give you thrills and chills!
The Highway by C.J. Box

9. Check out these links - Authors Born June OR Authors Born July OR Authors Born August - choose an author born in one of these Winter months, and read a book by said author! Put the birth date of your author in your list too!
Tess Gerritsen born June 12, 1953 and I'll read Vanish

10. International Children's Day is on 1st June - read a children's book, or a Young Adult book of your choice.
Gossip Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar

One extra book for each month of Winter...June, July, August...from your TBR lists:)

June: The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell

July: The Wednesday Sisters by Meg Waite Clayton

August: A Fatal Likeness: A Novel by Lynn Shepherd

Christy wrote: "So here's my list (subject to change of course)

1.Read an Aussie author with a reference to Winter either in their title or the storyline.
Vodka Doesn't Freeze by Leah Giarratano
Thanks Brenda for..."

Ooh thanks Christy for #8! I didn't know there was a new release...I have added it to my TBR! Also I didn't realize Tess Gerritsen had her birthday in June...I might change my birthday choice too:) And you're welcome with #1:)

I do love how other people posting lists makes you think "Hmmmmm, I wasn't aware of that one, let me borrow it." and how it affects the dynamic of your own list and what you'll end up reading.

It's a great excuse to get through some books I've been meaning to read for ages :P

Steve wrote: "I do love how other people posting lists makes you think "Hmmmmm, I wasn't aware of that one, let me borrow it." and how it affects the dynamic of your own list and what you'll end up reading."

It sure does!!

Brenda wrote: "Steve wrote: "I do love how other people posting lists makes you think "Hmmmmm, I wasn't aware of that one, let me borrow it." and how it affects the dynamic of your own list and what you'll end up..."

Isn't that what it's all about?

Christy wrote: June: The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell
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This is on my TBR list too, maybe this could be my "friends" book....

Lia wrote: "Christy wrote: June: The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell
"
This is on my TBR list too, maybe this could be my "friends" book...."

I say yes!!!

Steve wrote: "I do love how other people posting lists makes you think "Hmmmmm, I wasn't aware of that one, let me borrow it." and how it affects the dynamic of your own list and what you'll end up reading."

Yes, my TBR list has got quite a few additions from looking at all these lists. Thanks, Aussie Readers!

It's definitely the way to broaden our horizons:)

I have what may be a stupid question, does count as a graphic novel?

Jackmeister wrote: "I have what may be a stupid question, does count as a graphic novel?"

In a word Jackie...Yes!

WooHoo! Thanks Brenda!

Jackmeister wrote: "WooHoo! Thanks Brenda!"

:)

So far I've managed to find 7 out of 10 from my own TBR pile so my maybe is now a yes, I'm in!

1 - Aussie author winter theme - still thinking on this one!
2 - Non Aussie author, winter - Snowbound by Blake Crouch
3 - Read friends book - I chose Josh and True Detective by Max Allan Collins
4 - Literature map, entered Michael Connelly got Lee Child, A Wanted Man, I knew there was a reason I hadn't read this yet, lol.
5 - New Release - Let it Burn, by Steve Hamilton released July 2nd, can't wait love Alex McKnight!
6 - Graphic Novel - Simon's Cat: Beyond the Fence, bySimon Tofield
7 - Non Fiction - Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him, by Luis Carlos Montalván
8 - Suspense/Murder Mystery/Thriller - Last Car To Elysian Fields, by James Lee Burke
9 - Author born June/July/August - still thinking on this one as well.
10 - Young Adult - The Dead of Night, by John Marsden

Jackmeister wrote: "So far I've managed to find 7 out of 10 from my own TBR pile so my maybe is now a yes, I'm in!

1 - Aussie author winter theme - still thinking on this one!
2 - Non Aussie author, winter - Snowboun..."

Great list Jackie! #7 is brilliant! Absolutely loved it.

I've been sneakily editing my list for the past few days with no real changes, just re-flowing the TBRs thanks to my OCD, but due to actually reaching Lord of Chaos in the Autumn Challenge, I've kicked it out and added Star Trek: Voyager: The Eternal Tide. And yes Brenda, I've already edited my post. :-)

Brenda wrote: Great list Jackie! #7 is brilliant! Absolutely loved it. /i>

I've had Until Tuesday for quite awhile, nearly read it a couple of times, I'm a little worried it could be a tear jerker!

Michael, I've read some Simon's Cat but not this one and not a whole book and yes he's very funny, I figure if I read the possible sad one first then read Simon's Cat straight after it will cheer me up!

I am itching for Winter to start. I have a stack of books I'm dying to leap into but have to wait till June 1st:( Roll on, winter...

Steve wrote: "I've been sneakily editing my list for the past few days with no real changes, just re-flowing the TBRs thanks to my OCD, but due to actually reaching Lord of Chaos in the Autumn Challenge, I've ki..."

I would expect nothing less Steve;)

Jackmeister wrote: "Brenda wrote: Great list Jackie! #7 is brilliant! Absolutely loved it. /i>

I've had Until Tuesday for quite awhile, nearly read it a couple of times, I'm a little worried it could be a tear jerke..."

Little bit Jackie, but so worth the read!

Bette wrote: "I am itching for Winter to start. I have a stack of books I'm dying to leap into but have to wait till June 1st:( Roll on, winter..."

Winter reading YES, winter weather NO!!!

Less than 2 days and we can all start this challenge everyone!!!

Brenda wrote: "Less than 2 days and we can all start this challenge everyone!!!"

Looking forward to it!

That should have read, a little MORE than 2 days...but what the hey!! I think we are all looking forward to it Steve:)

Winter starts here in exactly seven months. I suppose I will have to defer my reading.