Aussie Readers discussion

Brenda wrote: "Ooh Phrynne?? I hope I enjoy it!"

You probably will like it. I love everything he has written. I just meant that I would hate you and Liam to judge his life's work by that one book, because it isn't the very best thing he has done.

Ok I have my list (wasn't as hard as I thought!) I've decided to just pick Aussie Authors. Finally got one from the Literary Map (doesn't seem to have a lot of my favourite Aussie authors :( so here goes for my list:
1.b Firestorm by Tamara McKinley (this was dropped off my autumn list)
2. Red Sand Sunrise by Fiona McArthur
3. Cloudstreet by Tim Winton (I'm hoping to FINISH this for the winter challenge)
4. The Recruit by Fiona Palmer
5a. Living Legends by Sandy Thorne(I have this as an early release ebook - its not on goodreads yet - will need to fix this!)
5b. Silver Clouds by Fleur McDonald(another off my autumn list)
6. The Snow Pony by Alison Lester
7. Home Truths by Louise Forster (have an early release ebook copy)
8. Through the Cracks by Honey Brown (got this by putting in Helene Young)
9. Wattle Creek by Fiona McCallum (yes Brenda I pinched this off your list - as well as the fact its been sitting next to my bed begging me to read it!)
10a.(Naughty) Sisters of Mercyby Caroline Overington
10b.(Nice) Tiddas by Anita Heiss
11. Saving Grace by Fiona McCallum (last one off my Autumn List)
12. Let Her Go by Dawn Barker
Looking forward to tackling this list think I will be reading the ebooks first as I am having surgery on my wrist at the end of June so be easier than holding a book!

YAH!! adding the author link worked - SOOO much easier than the way I used to do it - thanks girls for letting me in on the secret :P

Bec wrote: "YAH!! adding the author link worked - SOOO much easier than the way I used to do it - thanks girls for letting me in on the secret :P"

Well done Bec! And good list too:)

Elaine wrote: "So after answering "maybe" to this event, I have now convinced myself that I should do it. I'm such a sucker for a decent challenge.

My choices, which are more than likely subject to change are...

Brenda wrote: "Are there any particular rules with Buddy Reads Elaine? You and Kathryn do it now and then, so you're both experts!"

Yes - to a buddy read with Elaine - I think we've narrowed it down to Lovesong, The Cuckoo's Calling or Thornwood House (not sure I could manage Les Miserables while doing a challenge - sorry Elaine!).

And I don't know that Elaine or I are any more "expert" at buddy reads than anyone else(!), but Elaine's right, Brenda - how you do a buddy read is entirely up to the 2 of you - I've read the book at more or less the same pace as the other person and we've checked in as we've gone along (being cautious with spoilers!), and I've also read a book before or after the other person and then we've just discussed things after we've both finished, so it just depends on what you'd rather do.

Thanks Kathryn! I'm sure it'll work out one way or the other, and then I'll know what to do for next time:)

Excuse my ignorance, but where do I go to find lists of Aussie Authors New Releases for June/July/August?

Kathryn wrote: "Elaine wrote: "So after answering "maybe" to this event, I have now convinced myself that I should do it. I'm such a sucker for a decent challenge.

My choices, which are more than likely subject t..."

Just saw this Kathryn so disregard my comment about it in the PM I just sent you. No problem about Les Mis. I totally understand and am happy to read any of the others.

Valerie wrote: "Excuse my ignorance, but where do I go to find lists of Aussie Authors New Releases for June/July/August?"

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

Browse this list Valerie and if you can't find anything there, just keep your eye out for something to come along (as it's bound to!)

Brenda wrote: "Valerie wrote: "Excuse my ignorance, but where do I go to find lists of Aussie Authors New Releases for June/July/August?"

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...-..."

Thanks Brenda! I knew I had seen something about it somewhere...

Valerie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Valerie wrote: "Excuse my ignorance, but where do I go to find lists of Aussie Authors New Releases for June/July/August?"

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/......"

:)

This probably a dumb question, but with choosing the book from the literature map, is the idea that that it should be by an author you haven't read before?

Phrynne wrote: "I have the beginnings of my list,

1. June TBR Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth..."

ooh... would you like to buddy read this one? It's been sitting on my shelf awhile :)

Tien wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I have the beginnings of my list,

1. June TBR Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth..."

ooh... would you like to buddy read this one? It's been sitting on ..."

Yes of course I would. It's been on my shelf forever too.

There will be nothing on the table for dinner in my household tonight, but here is my list so far...!

1a. Buddy read with ChristyThe Cuckoo's Calling
2. The Golden Boys by Sonya Hartnett
3. TBA
4. I Am the Messenger
5. Nonfiction: The Piano Shop on the Left Bank: Discovering a Forgotten Passion in a Paris Atelier
Fiction: Currawalli Street (has been on my list for a while)
6. The Winter Palace

7. TBA
8. Katie Fforde A French Affair (I chose Joanna Trollope as one on my favourites)
9. The Return by Silvia Kwon
10. Blood Witness for mystery/thriller
Balancing Act for chicklit

My double list for this challenge:

1. TBR: ★★★★☆ ; ★★★★☆
2. New Release: (2nd of June) ★★☆☆☆ ; (23rd of June) ★★★★☆
3. Miles Franklin: ★★★☆☆ ; ★★★☆☆
4. International Children's Day: ★★★★★ ; ★★☆☆☆
5a. Real: ★★★☆☆ ; ★★★★☆
5b. Fake: ★★★★★ ; ★★★★☆
6. Winter: ★★★☆☆ ; ★★★★☆
7. Aussie National Tree Day: ★★★★☆ ; ★★★★☆
8. Literature Map: (J.R.R Tolkien) ★★★☆☆ ; (Anne Bishop) ★★☆☆☆
9. Aussie Summer Cover: ★★★★★ ; ★★★☆☆
10a. Naughty: ★★★★★ ; ★★★★★
10b. Nice: ★★★★★ ; ★★★★☆
11. TBR: ★★☆☆☆ ; ★★★★★
12. TBR: ★★★★☆ ; ★★★★☆

Hello everyone, here are my books for the challenge.


1b. Animal Farm by George Orwell
2. I'm torn between Lethal Sky by Greg Baron, The Secrets in Silence by Nicole Trope and Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
3. Breath by Tim Winton
4. The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
5a. Average Joe, An: my horribly abnormal life by Joe Hildebrand
5b. Mala onda by Alberto Fuguet
6. Ice Station by Matthew Reilly, the cover and title make me shiver
7. TBA
8. Interview With The Vampire by Anne Rice (from Stephen King)
9. Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay (I don't know if it will make me cosy, but the sepia and hat gives it a summery feel, despite the book's contents)
10a. NOS4A2 by Joe Hill
10b. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

My list so far:

1. TBR
2. new
3. Miles Franklin
4. YA
5. real
5. fake
6. winter
7. national tree day read 2 June, 2 stars
8. literature map Elizabeth Jolley = Thea Astley
9. Australian summer
10. naughty
10. nice
11. TBR The Color Purple read 6 June, 3 stars
12. TBR

Carolyn wrote: "This probably a dumb question, but with choosing the book from the literature map, is the idea that that it should be by an author you haven't read before?"

No it's ok to read an author you've read before in this case:)

Some great lists here once again! Well done everyone!

Steve wrote: "Here is the beginnings of my list:

1. TBR: ;
2. New Release: ;
3. Miles Franklin: ; [bookcover..."

Well done on doing double once again Steve!

Liam wrote: "It's mainly cos I have a lot of friends who love him and tell me that he's the greatest and how his books are new fantasy bibles and yadayada. Also they're on a few Top 100 lists I follow. Pretty s..."

I'll get back to you after the beginning of June:)

Mario wrote: "Hello everyone, here are my books for the challenge.


1b. Animal Farm by George Orwell
2. I'm torn between Lethal Sky by Greg Baron, [book:The Secrets in Silence|215178..."

Hi Mario, I notice you are a new member - welcome to the group and great that you're joining us in this challenge!

Brenda wrote: Hi Mario, I notice you are a new member - welcome to the group and great that you're joining us in this challenge!

Thanks so much, it's a great opportunity to take some books off my TBR, and find some new, unexpected ones.

That's right! Feel free to ask any questions should you need to:) You're very welcome here!

Brenda wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "This probably a dumb question, but with choosing the book from the literature map, is the idea that that it should be by an author you haven't read before?"

No it's ok to read an a..."

Thanks Brenda - will try to find someone new who looks interesting.

Anyone interested in a buddy read of a crime novel?
Could be Australian (Michael Robotham,Kathryn Fox,Katherine Howellor our own Vicki Tyley) or international - such as Jo Nesbø.

Carolyn wrote: "Anyone interested in a buddy read of a crime novel?
Could be Australian (Michael Robotham,Kathryn Fox,Katherine Howellor our own [author:Vicki Tyle..."

Carolyn, I have Frantic by Katherine Howell on my tbr shelf which I want to read as a start to her series if you are interested and haven't already read it?

Here is my list after many changes already
1b. Old TBR - Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
2. Aussie NR - Let Her Go by Dawn Barker
3. Miles Franklin Winner - Dirt Music by Tim Winton
4. YA - Size 12 Is Not Fat by Meg Cabot
5a. Non-Fiction - Wild East: Travels in the New Mongolia by Jill Lawless
5b. Fiction - The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty
6. Winter Cover - The Ice Princess by Camilla Läckberg
7. eBook by Aussie Author - One Perfect Night by Rachael Johns
8. Literature map (Harlan Coben) - Killer by Jonathan Kellerman
9. Aussie Author summery cover - Cicada by Moira McKinnon
10a. Naughty - Stay Close by Harlan Coben
10b. Nice - Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
11. TBR - A Teaspoon of Earth and Sea by Dina Nayeri
12. TBR - Breaking Silence by Linda Castillo

Final list!

1a. Buddy Read - Stardust by Neil Gaiman (-shudder-) with Brenda
1b. Long-languished TBR -
Perdido Street Station by China Miéville
2. New Aussie Release -
Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige
3. Miles Franklin Award Winner -
Breath by Tim Winton
4. Young Adult - The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness
5a. Non-Fiction -
Round Ireland with a Fridge by Tony Hawks
5b. Fiction - Ace of Skulls by Chris Wooding
6. Winter -
North Star Guide Me Home by Jo Spurrier
7. Aussie Library Book - Obernewtyn by Isobelle Carmody
8. Literature Map -
Wolves by Simon Ings - Literature Map result from Drew Magary
9. Warm-looking Aussie Book - Days Like This by Alison Stewart
10a. Naughty -
The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas
10b. Nice -
Wallbanger by Alice Clayton. Because a lady at work dared me to.
11a. Random TBR - Daemon by Daniel Suarez
11b. Random TBR - Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel. Maybe I'll actually read it this time.

Great lists still coming!!!

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Anyone interested in a buddy read of a crime novel?
Could be Australian (Michael Robotham,Kathryn Fox,Katherine Howellor our own "

OOOh Frantic by Katherine Howell is a fantastic book Julie! I hope Carolyn wants to read it with you:)

Carolyn wrote: "Anyone interested in a buddy read of a crime novel?
Could be Australian (Michael Robotham,Kathryn Fox,Katherine Howellor our own [author:Vicki Tyle..."

I would have joined you but I know there are lots who love crime Carolyn....enjoy!

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Anyone interested in a buddy read of a crime novel?
Could be Australian (Michael Robotham,Kathryn Fox,Katherine Howellor our own [a..."

Oh dear, [book:Frantic|15900384] is a really good book and would be a good one to buddy read but I've already read it as well as the next three in the series. The next one on my list is Silent Fear, but you probably don't want to read them out of order. Maybe someone else is interested?
I haven't read any by Kathryn Fox if you're interested in her books - Malicious Intent is the first in the series. I also have Suspect by Michael Robotham, Fatal Liaison by Vicki Tyley, or The Old School by P.M. Newton and several books by Jo Nesbo (given to me by a friend but not yet read).

Bummer...not to worry, I thought it would be a long shot that you hadn't read it already, given that it's her first one. So how about Katherine Fox? I haven't read any of hers either but I would like to....your choice :)

Julie, perhaps you could have Frantic as your crime book in the naughty and nice category :)

What about Malicious Intent by Kathryn Fox, the first in her series featuring Anya Crichton, a forensic pathologist?

Carolyn wrote: "Julie, perhaps you could have Frantic as your crime book in the naughty and nice category :)

What about Malicious Intent by Kathryn Fox, the first in..."

Ooh good one Carolyn, that sounds great. I will get a copy of Malicious Intent by Kathryn Fox and I will add Frantic to the naughty and nice read...win-win ;-) looking forward to this now. I'd better go and confirm my participation in this challenge and sort out a list eh?

OK! That's great. We can work out when we want to read it later.
I'm going to try to work out the rest of my list on the weekend.

Carolyn wrote: "OK! That's great. We can work out when we want to read it later.
I'm going to try to work out the rest of my list on the weekend."

Great look forward to it :)

Great to see so many people are working out their Buddy Reads:)

OK Here is most of my list - as always subject to change.

1. been on my TBR shelf for a long time
a. The Shining by Stephen King
b. Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks

2.New release by Aussie Author
a. Fireborn by Keri Arthur release date 1 July 2014
b. TBC

3. Miles Franklin Winners
a. Eucalyptus by Murray Bail 1999 winner
b. Truth by Peter Temple 2010 winner

4. Young Adult Book
a. Runelight by Joanne Harris
b. Runemarks by Joanne Harris

5a. Read a Non-fiction
i. The Happiest Refugee: A Memoir
ii. Dear Fatty

5b. Fiction
i. The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith
ii. The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison

6.Cover depicting winter
a. Bleak-House. by M Charles Dickens
b. A Shiver of Light by Laurell K Hamilton

7. Borrow a book by an Australian Author
a. The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
b. Silver Wattle by Belinda Alexandra

8. Literature maps Laurell K. Hamilton - Kelley Armstrong
a. No Humans Involved
b. Personal Demon

9.Aussie Author showing a warm, summery cover
a. The Briny Cafe
b. Gone Fishing

10a. Naughty - Crime/Thriller
i. I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes
ii. Where the Shadows Lie by Michael Ridpath

10b. Nice - Romance/Chic Lit
i. Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
ii. Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

11. TBR
a. The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
b. Night Broken by Patricia Briggs

12. TBR
a.
b.

Jennifer wrote: "OK Here is most of my list - as always subject to change.

1. been on my TBR shelf for a long time
a. The Shining by Stephen King
b. Birdsong by [author..."

Well done Jennifer! Doubling up too! Good for you:)

Phrynne wrote: " Stardust is a good book but certainly not his best..."

Ah there you go I loved Stardust and I loved the movie too!

Bec wrote: "Ok I have my list (wasn't as hard as I thought!) I've decided to just pick Aussie Authors. Finally got one from the Literary Map (doesn't seem to have a lot of my favourite Aussie authors :( so her..."

Good list Bec :)

Sally906 wrote: "Phrynne wrote: " Stardust is a good book but certainly not his best..."

Ah there you go I loved Stardust and I loved the movie too!"

OOh good to hear Sally!

Would The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin be classified as Romance? I have noticed some reviewers class it as such and wondered if I could fit it into my choice for same....because I already have it.

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Would The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin be classified as Romance? I have noticed some reviewers class it as such and wondered if I could fit it into ..."

I have it here to read for the May challenge Julie (it's up next!) but reading the blurb just now there is mention of love right at the end, so perhaps someone who has already read it - Sally maybe - could confirm it...

The criteria is romance/chick lit/comedy - unless someone who has read it says otherwise, I would say it's OK:)

Here is my list:
1.(a)Buddy Read: Cicada by Moira McKinnon with Brenda5★
1.(b) Old TBR: House for all Seasons by Jenn J. McLeod 4★
2.New release -Aussie author: Let Her Go by Dawn Barker 4★
3.Miles Franklin Winner: Breath by Tim Winton 4★
4.Young Adult: Saving Wishes by G.J. Walker-Smith 5★
5.Real & Fake : (a) A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley 5★
(b) North Star by Karly Lane 5★
6.Winter: cover or in the title Blackberry Winter by Sarah Jio 4★
7.National Tree Day - library: Mallee Sky by Kerry McGinnis 5★
8.Literature Map: Jojo Moyes = My Best Friend's GirlbyDorothy Koomson = 3.5★
9.Warm Summery Cover - Aussie author : Simmering Season by Jenn J. McLeod 5★
10.Naughty & Nice :(a) Murder/Mystery : Blood Witness by Alex Hammond 4★
(b) Romance etc: Into My Arms by Kylie Ladd 4★
11.TBR: Secrets of the Tides by Hannah Richell 5★
12.TBR: Rocking Horse Hill by Cathryn Hein 5★

Awesome list Sharon!!

Thanks, Brenda. Tried to include as many Aussie authors as I could ;)