Aussie Readers discussion

Brenda wrote: "Finished my 30th - 3c (Yellow) - Sweet Water by Christina Baker Kline 4★s

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

Whic..."

Wow - look,at that list - Well done Brenda :)

RitaSkeeter wrote: "I've finished Code Name Verity this evening. Awesome book - 4 stars!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

It is an awesome book, and if you like audio books I can highly recommend the audio version :)

RitaSkeeter wrote: "I wish I could do audio books because it would be awesome for my commute, but I just don't take in information very well that way sadly :(
Have you read the second book [book:Rose Under Fire|172622..."

I haven't read it yet but have it here ready to go...on my tbr.

I love audio books - mainly for driving and jogging. I'm currently jogging to The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. Although I've read it several times, I got to a really exciting bit when I got home this morning, and didn't want to turn it off.

Leonie wrote: "I love audio books - mainly for driving and jogging. I'm currently jogging to The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. Although I've read it several times, I got to a re..."

Maybe you'd like Code Name Verity Leonie, both the book and audio were exceptional. The voices on the audio were brilliant and very befitting, I found it helped me appreciate the nuances of the book even more.

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Leonie wrote: "I love audio books - mainly for driving and jogging. I'm currently jogging to The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. Although I've read it several times..."

That does look good Julie! On my TBR :)

Almost done... one left to go.

1. Spring clean: Blood Guilt ★★★★

3. Books of the rainbow
3a. Red: Inside the Fire DNF
3b. Orange: Saving Grace ★★★
3c. Yellow: Secrets in Time ★★★★
3d. Green: The Kings Ward ★★★
3e. Blue: Sunbolt ★★★★★
3f. Purple/Violet: Blood of Angels ★★

4. YA by an Aussie: Finnikin of the Rock ★★★

5. National Wattle Day: Behind the Wattles ★★★★

6. Labor day: Smokescreen - FBI agent ★★★

8. Friend TBR: Black Beast Friend and author: Nenia Campbell ★★★

9. Fav genre: Fantasy: Invincible ★★

10. TBR again: Life Lived Twice ★★★

My review of Saving Grace: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

While somewhere over NSW on a plane, I finished my twenty-sixth, my second 3f. Read a Rainbow (Purple), Furies of Calderon, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

I have made a small start on my second 3e. Read a Rainbow (Blue), The Way of Kings.

Steve wrote: "While somewhere over NSW on a plane, I finished my twenty-sixth, my second 3f. Read a Rainbow (Purple), Furies of Calderon, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show......"

That was a disappointment Steve!

Sally906 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Finished my 30th - 3c (Yellow) - Sweet Water by Christina Baker Kline 4★s

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

Thanks Sally!

Finished my 6th for this challenge: #3d. (Green): Nest by Inga Simpson 5★s

Loved it!!

My review:.

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

Eeeeks, have only read six so far...not sure how I will fare with this challenge but still going!

Next up is #8 GR friend Carolyn & Kathy recommend: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Finished my Rainbow!!!
Orange - The Amber Spyglass / Philip Pullman
and half way through my WWI read - which only leaves me one more to finished the challenge!

Nicola wrote: "Finished my Rainbow!!!
Orange - The Amber Spyglass / Philip Pullman
and half way through my WWI read - which only leaves me one more t..."

Doing well Nicola!!

Thanks - feels like a slow reading season but just checked and I'm up to 25 book so far - so not that far behind!
also reading my Book Club book (for tomorrow night) The Woman In Black / Susan Hill then I can get back to WWI!

That's a good one too:)

I finished #7 Wattle Day Black Wattle Creek 4★
review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

It was the first book by Geoffrey McGeachin that I've read and I really enjoyed it so will certainly be checking out his other books :)

Just two more to read now ...

Carolyn wrote: "I finished #7 Wattle Day Black Wattle Creek 4★
review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

It was the first book by Geoffrey McGeachin that I've read..."

Woohoo! Doing well Carolyn:)

And I'm finished!!

My last, 5. National Wattle Day:Behind the Wattles

Was a great read ★★★★

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

Lynxie wrote: "And I'm finished!!

My last, 5. National Wattle Day:Behind the Wattles

Was a great read ★★★★

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

Well done!!!!!
I still have two more to go:(

Phrynne wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "And I'm finished!!

My last, 5. National Wattle Day:Behind the Wattles

Was a great read ★★★★

My review:https://www.goodreads...."

Still plenty of time Phrynne. You'll get there with days to spare I'm sure.

Have finished readingTurbulent Sea and will be starting my last book for this challenge tonight. My second Purple book

Lynxie wrote: "And I'm finished!!

My last, 5. National Wattle Day:Behind the Wattles

Was a great read ★★★★

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

Congratulations Lynxie! Excellent job!

Jennifer wrote: "Have finished readingTurbulent Sea and will be starting my last book for this challenge tonight. My second Purple book "

You'll have no trouble finishing Jennifer:)

RitaSkeeter wrote: "I've just finished , which I've given four stars. Such a wonderful book - I recommend it to anyone who likes contemporary fiction.

https://www.goodreads.c..."

Great review RitaSkeeter :)

I'm just starting my final book for the challenge - remembrance day book
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr.

Have had it on order at the library for a while was worrying I'd have to come up with plan B :)

Sally906 wrote: "I'm just starting my final book for the challenge - remembrance day book
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr.

Have had it on order at the library for a while..."

That's great there's no need for plan B!!

I've finished my challenge today with The Shadow Year by Hannah Richell which was a good read, despite starting slowly.

Here is my final list - I got a bit carried away with the TBR spring-clean!!

Long-time TBR: The Paris Wife by Paula McLain - 2.5 stars

Aussie spring new release: The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion - 3.5 stars

Read a Rainbow:
a) The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure - 4.5 stars
b) Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury - 1.5 stars
c) Salmon Fishing in the Yemen by Paul Torday - 5 stars
d) Mr Chen's Emporium by Deborah O'Brien - 4 stars
e) Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah - 4.5 stars
f) Pardonable Lies by Jacqueline Winspear - 3 stars



Labor Day Book: Shadows of the Workhouse by Jennifer Worth - midwife - 4 stars

Remembrance Day: Station X: The Codebreakers of Bletchley Park by Michael Smith - 3 stars

Goodreads friend read (from Elaine): Mrs. Kennedy and Me: An Intimate Memoir by Clint Hill - 3.5 stars

Favourite Genre: Mystery - The Shadow Year by Hannah Richell - 4 stars

TBR Spring Clean:
Whatever You Do, Don't Run: True Tales of a Botswana Safari Guide by Peter Allison - 5 stars
The Women in Black by Madeleine St. John - 3.5 stars
Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy - 3 stars
The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen - 3 stars
The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King - 4 stars
Ellenvale Gold by Amanda Deed - 3 stars
The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin - 4 stars

Sally906 wrote: "I'm just starting my final book for the challenge - remembrance day book
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr.

Have had it on order at the library for a while..."

Hope you enjoy, Sally - I remember reading and enjoying it at school. I'd like to re-read it, but just haven't gotten around to it!

Congratulations Kathryn! Great effort and some excellent reads:)

I just finished Still Alice. I gave it 3.5*.

2 more to go. :)

Kira wrote: "I just finished Still Alice. I gave it 3.5*.

2 more to go. :)"

You'll do it Kira!! Go girl;)

Brenda wrote: "Congratulations Kathryn! Great effort and some excellent reads:)"

Thanks, Brenda. And yes, I have had some great reads through spring. Now to look at the summer challenge and think about whether to do it or not...!

Good luck! I've managed to take every one of the books off my owned TBR:)

Brenda wrote: "Good luck! I've managed to take every one of the books off my owned TBR:)"

That's excellent, Brenda! You should see a bit of a dent in your TBR after summer...provided you don't add as many as (or more books than) you read!!

Thanks, I was pleased to manage it all! But I'm actually working on a personal challenge (in my head) for next year around that!

Brenda wrote: "Thanks, I was pleased to manage it all! But I'm actually working on a personal challenge (in my head) for next year around that!"

Sounds good - will be interested to see what you come up with!

Not 100% sure about how to do it yet, but I'll think on it some more and probably post it toward the end of December:)

Have finished my last book for this challenge.

Jennifer wrote: "Have finished my last book for this challenge."

Congratulations Jennifer! With two weeks to spare:)

Brenda wrote: "Not 100% sure about how to do it yet, but I'll think on it some more and probably post it toward the end of December:)"

I think I'm intimidated already Brenda but I'm definitely fascinated

Still got 4.5 to go and am feeling the pressure. Need a new Labor Day though as I hated the one I picked and didn't finish it. Will have to go through everyone's lists :)

RitaSkeeter wrote: "This was my Labor Day read (two of the supporting characters were a police officer and a teacher so I thought it fit the bill). I really enjoyed it.
We Are Called to Rise."

Sounds perfect! ;)

Mary wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Not 100% sure about how to do it yet, but I'll think on it some more and probably post it toward the end of December:)"

I think I'm intimidated already Brenda but I'm definitely fas..."

Don't be intimidated Mary:)

While out and about in Adelaide today, I finished my twenty-fifth, my second 3e. Read a Rainbow (Blue), The Way of Kings, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

I've made a start on my second 3b. Read a Rainbow (Orange), Terrier. Looks like a photo finish is coming up for me this challenge!

Steve wrote: "While out and about in Adelaide today, I finished my twenty-fifth, my second 3e. Read a Rainbow (Blue), The Way of Kings, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show......"

Read faster, Steve, read faster;)

Just starting Isla's Inheritance and then only one more after that. Easy peasy.

Phrynne wrote: "Just starting Isla's Inheritance and then only one more after that. Easy peasy."

Ooh I'll be very interested in your thoughts on this one Phrynne:)

Finished (F) Purple : Morgan's Law by Karly Lane 5★

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

I still have 5 to go. Really don't think I'm going to make it :(

Sharon wrote: "Finished (F) Purple : Morgan's Law by Karly Lane 5★

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

I still have 5 to go. Really don't think I'm going..."

It doesn't matter Sharon:) You did your best - you enjoyed your reading! What more can a person ask for:)