Aussie Readers discussion

Stef wrote: "Read my third one. From "Steampunk" a genre I now know why I never read (actually I think the genre has potential if it was researched and written better)

This very disappointing book (from an Aus..."

There are some really really good steampunk books out there. That obviously wasn't one of them:)

Nicola wrote: "Finished all 5 books
1). Geographical Setting: Read a book set in a different country than your own.
Daughter Of The Forest / [author:Juliet..."

Well done Nicola. Did you enjoy your books? You didn't put any ratings on them.

Phrynne wrote: "Nicola wrote: "Finished all 5 books
1). Geographical Setting: Read a book set in a different country than your own.
Daughter Of The Forest /..."

Yes - All were good - even the Action Romance which is not really my genre!

Well done Nicola!

I have finished my third for this challenge. Located in a different geographical setting, Corrag by Susan Fletcher has earned 5★s from me. It is a challenging book to read, but I genuinely loved it. Review to follow, once my emotions settle down!

Brenda wrote: "No not cheating - it's fabulous Deborah!!! Congrats on finishing, and going for more:)"

Thanks Brenda... This was a really good challenge, it helped me tidy up my to-read shelf and got me looking at new books I would not ordinarily choose!

Brenda wrote: "Deborah wrote: "Well, once again I have under-estimated my reading capacity, I finished my list a few days ago.

My review of [bookcover:In the Heart of the Sea: The Epic True Story That Inspired M..."

Oops... don't know what I did there! It should be fixed now however.

Phrynne wrote: "Stef wrote: "Read my third one. From "Steampunk" a genre I now know why I never read (actually I think the genre has potential if it was researched and written better)

This very disappointing book..."

Phrynne, I do think it's a genre that has potential and I haven't given up on it. Can you recommend one?

Stef wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Stef wrote: "Read my third one. From "Steampunk" a genre I now know why I never read (actually I think the genre has potential if it was researched and written better)

This very di..."

Have you read Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff? It's the first in a really good trilogy. Or The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson. You have to like fantasy though to enjoy this genre:)

Brenda wrote: "Finished my 6th - 2nd Cover transport - Spirits of the Ghan by Judy Nunn 5★s

Review to follow closer to publication"

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

Is done and dusted, review here...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

It was tight but managed to finish all 3 books
The Help -review posted
The Martain-review posted
And the mountains echoed - review posted.

Vivian wrote: "It was tight but managed to finish all 3 books
The Help -review posted
The Martain-review posted
And the mountains echoed - review posted."

The Help by Kathryn Stockett - review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Martian by Andy Weir - review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini - review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Congratulations Vivian!

Michael wrote: "Well done Vivian. Not sure if i will finish mine. Have two to go with 5 days to go. :/"

You've done 3 already haven't you Michael?

Well you can be rest assured that you have completed the challenge anyway:) So well done! And good luck with the last two!

Finished at last!

. Set in Norway Phantom by Jo Nesbø 4 stars
2. True crime Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil: A Savannah Story by John Berendt 2 stars
3. Car on the cover. The Final Detail by Harlan Coben 4 stars
4. The Dirty Streets of Heaven by Tad Williams 4 stars
5. A Dangerous Witch by Debora Geary 5 stars

Finished the 3 books I had planned to read

Georgraphical Setting:
Euphoria
by Lily King - 4 stars

Mode of Transport:
Spirits of the Ghan by Judy Nunn - 5 stars

Place Name:
Hope Farm by Peggy Frew - 5 stars

I enjoyed these books, which were 4 and 5 star reads for me.

Phrynne wrote: "Finished at last!

. Set in Norway Phantom by Jo Nesbø 4 stars
2. True crime Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil: A Savannah Story by John..."</i>

Phrynne, you didn't like [book:Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil: A Savannah Story? I loved that book!

Sorry Carolyn. It just didn't do it for me:( But I don't like true crime at any time so I was just reading it for a Challenge!

Congratulations Phrynne and Odette! Bad luck on your 2 star Phrynne, but as you say, you're not a non-fiction lover...

And that is it, I'm done! With the completion of , that is book #5 and I have FINALLY FINISHED A CHALLENGE!!! Yaaaaayyyyyyy!!!!!!

Well done Kiera:)

Kiera wrote: "And that is it, I'm done! With the completion of , that is book #5 and I have FINALLY FINISHED A CHALLENGE!!! Yaaaaayyyyyyy!!!!!!"

Congratulations, Kiera! And what a wonderful old classic to wrap it up with. The cover alone tempts me to re-read it - it's been an awfully long time. I used to read anything I could find that had horses in it.

Well done Kiera!

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Kiera wrote: "And that is it, I'm done! With the completion of , that is book #5 and I have FINALLY FINISHED A CHALLENGE!!! Yaaaaayyyyyyy!!!!!!"

Congratulations, K..."

I only ever read Black Beauty once. I found it too sad:(

Thank so much, everyone.

Phrynne wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Kiera wrote: "And that is it, I'm done! With the completion of , that is book #5 and I have FINALLY FINISHED A CHALLENGE!!! Yaaaaayyyyyyy!!..."

I like a bit of sadness in my stories. I get annoyed when things are just TOO perfect in a story, and sometimes I really enjoy an unhappy ending.

Kiera wrote: "And that is it, I'm done! With the completion of , that is book #5 and I have FINALLY FINISHED A CHALLENGE!!! Yaaaaayyyyyyy!!!!!!"

Well done Kiera :)

Kiera wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Kiera wrote: "And that is it, I'm done! With the completion of , that is book #5 and I have FINALLY FINISHED A CHALLENGE!!!..."

Yes but in Black Beauty it is cruelty and to an animal that makes me sad. I hate cruelty to children and animals even in fiction:)

Finished my 3rd - #4 Title - Place Name Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts 3★


So that's me done :)

1. Geographical Setting:The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 3★
3. Cover Hunt:(Bicycle)Safe Haven 5★
4. Title:Whiskey Beach 3★

Phrynne wrote: "Kiera wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Kiera wrote: "And that is it, I'm done! With the completion of , that is book #5 and I have FINALLY FINISHED ..."

So do I, which is why I find it an important novel for people to read. It's important for these things to be exposed and talked about. The book I am reading right now covers a topic much too close to home for me and I am struggling emotionally with it, but at the same time, I'm glad the book has been written, because again- it exposes a deep issue in our society. Especially since in 1877, animal welfare was a progressive new idea! Anna Sewell was well ahead of her time! What a brilliant woman!

Zoey wrote: "Finished my 3rd - #4 Title - Place Name Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts 3★


So that's me done :)

1. Geographical Setting:The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo ..."

Congratulations Zoey!!

Squeezed in one more after my three: Dying in the Dark

Different geographical location from mine

Behold the review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finished my 4 th - An Empty Coast by Tony Park .... 5 stars

Sharon wrote: "Finished my 4 th - An Empty Coast by Tony Park .... 5 stars"

An Empty Coast by Tony Park

Well done!

I'm finished! I read my 4th book, place name in the title, Big Lake by Nick Russell - 3⭐️s

Jackmeister wrote: "I'm finished! I read my 4th book, place name in the title, Big Lake by Nick Russell - 3⭐️s"

Well done! You timed it perfectly:)

Congrats Jackie!!! Great job:)

Thanks, these monthly challenges are great for clearing books from my kindle.

They certainly help Jackie:)

So i wasn't going to do this challenge...but the books next to read on my TBR just happened to fit :)
So i completed the following three:
Set in a different country (USA and Italy) Knit Two by Kate Jacobs 4*
Different genre (fantasy/fable) The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho 2*
Mode of transport on the cover (ship) by Jeffrey Archer 3*
Bring on November!!

Congratulations Katrina. And I see you liked The Alchemist as much as I did:)

Phrynne wrote: "Congratulations Katrina. And I see you liked The Alchemist as much as I did:)"

Thanks Phrynne, our book club chose it to read as it is on the Dymocks top 100 and none of us had read it! Will be interesting to see what the others think when we meet tomorrow to discuss it. Certainly not on my top 100 books!

Well done Katrina:) I too disliked The Alchemist

I managed to finish four titles for the October challenge 'Let's Go Travelling'. It was a great choice for the challenge, and I enjoyed reading a diverse selection of books relating to not being at home.

1). Geographical Setting: Read a book set in a different country than your own.
Corrag by Susan Fletcher 5★s. Historical fiction set in Scotland, tells the story of the Massacre of Clan MacDonald at Glencoe in 1692.

2). Travel to a Different Genre: Read a book from a genre you haven't explored before/for a long time.
The Shiralee by D'Arcy Niland 4★s. A classic of Australian literature published in 1955, this is the story of a swagman and his daughter who travel around outback NSW, mainly on foot, making a life on the road.

4). Title: Read a book with a PLACE NAME in the title.
Turn Right at Machu Picchu: Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at a Time by Mark Adams 4★s. Memoir of a New York journalist who retraces the steps of Hiram Bingham III, who 'discovered' Machu Picchu.

5).Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Martian by Andy Weir 3★s. Lots of travel in this book, from Earth to Mars and back, plus several lengthy excursions by the hero of the story on the surface of the Red Planet.

Well done Mary!!!

Brenda wrote: "Well done Mary!!!"

Thanks Brenda. Added bonus - all were titles on my TBR list, now ticked off!

That's a big plus!

Finished cover hint just in time- sailing ship on the cover!

review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Australian book

Here's my review for the fifth and last book in this challenge, #3 Mode of transport on the cover: The Highway by C.J. Box 3★

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

This was my first novel by this writer and probably wasn't the best one to start with as I found it a bit of a chore to finish. I'm told his Joe Pickett series is really good.