Aussie Readers discussion

Kathryn wrote: "Katrina wrote: "So finally getting to post my books. Here is my completed list
1. Spring clean The Nanny by Melissa Nathan 4*
2. Aussie new release ..."

Oh, and The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon!! Almost missed that one!

Finished (e) Blue cover: Once Upon A Lie by Jill Paterson 4★

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

So close now with only 1 to go :)

Made it!

1. Spring clean - Bel Canto by Ann Patchett 4*
2. BWF - Wife on the Run – Fiona Higgins 4*
3a. Red – Burning LiesHelene Young 4*
3b. Orange - Living with the Dead by Kelley Armstrong 2*
3c. Yellow – Fool's Assassin by Robin Hobb 4*
3d. Green – The Dark Mirror by Juliet Marillier 2*
3e. Blue – Whipping Boy by Gabrielle Lord 3*
3f. Purple/Violet – The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams 2*
4. YA - Looking for Alibrandi by Melina MarchettaMelina Marchetta 5*
5. Wattle - Black Wattle Creek (Charlie Berlin #2) by Geoffrey McGeachin 4*
6. Labor Day – Deadly Obsession – Karen M. Davis 4*
7. Remembrance Day - The Daughters of Mars by Thomas Keneally 3*
8. Friend’s TBR – [auth[book:Angela's Ashes|984812] by :Frank McCourt|3347] 5*
9. Favourite Genre – Tales of a Female Nomad: Living at Large in the World – Rita Golden Gelman 4*
10. TBR – Suite Francaise by Irène Némirovsky 4*

Thank you for pushing me down this track. Many of these books would have remained unread and I would have missed out on much enjoyment. Even those books that were ultimately a disappointment to me, I am very pleased to have read and to KNOW.

Well done Mary! Challenges are great for making us move out of our comfort zones aren't they!

Sharon wrote: "Finished (e) Blue cover: Once Upon A Lie by Jill Paterson 4★

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

So close now with only 1 to go :)"

Great review Sharon :) You'll make it (as long as your last isn't 600 pages long)..

Mary wrote: "Made it!

1. Spring clean - Bel Canto by Ann Patchett 4*
2. BWF - Wife on the Run – Fiona Higgins 4*
3a. Red – [book:Burning Lies|1..."

Congratulations Mary! Awesome result:)

Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Finished (e) Blue cover: Once Upon A Lie by Jill Paterson 4★

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

So close now with only 1 t..."

No only 294 pages, Brenda. Brumby's Run by Jennifer Scoullar

Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Finished (e) Blue cover: Once Upon A Lie by Jill Paterson 4★

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

So close no..."

Ooh I really enjoyed that one!

Mary wrote: "Made it!

1. Spring clean - Bel Canto by Ann Patchett 4*
2. BWF - Wife on the Run – Fiona Higgins 4*
3a. Red..."

Looks like it was mostly enjoyable, Mary. I was just looking at the blurb for Suite Française and The Daughters of Mars again today. Glad to see you enjoyed Suite Française, and it seems to be a general consensus (among people I know, anyway) that The Daughters of Mars was only average or worse... Shame. I'd like to read a Thomas Keneally and that sounded like a good one, but maybe I need to have another look.

Last night, like Brenda said, I finished my final book with three days to spare. My final book, which is my second 2. Brisbane Writer's Festival, Wife on the Run, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

And here is my completed list:

1. Spring: ★★☆☆☆ ; ★★☆☆☆
2. Brisbane Writer's Festival: (22nd of October) ★★★☆☆ ; (1st of November) ★★★☆☆
3a. Read a Rainbow (Red): ★★★★☆ ; ★★★★☆
3b. Read a Rainbow (Orange): ★★★★★ ; ★★★☆☆
3c. Read a Rainbow (Yellow): ★★★★★ ; ★★★★★
3d. Read a Rainbow (Green): ★★★★★ ; ★★★★★
3e. Read a Rainbow (Blue): ★★★☆☆ ; ★★★☆☆
3f. Read a Rainbow (Purple): ★★★★☆ ; ★☆☆☆☆
4. Young Adult: ★★★★★ ; ★★★★★
5. National Wattle Day: ★★★☆☆ ; ★★★★☆
6. Labor Day: ★★★★★ ; ★★★★★ (both policewoman)
7. Remembrance Day: ★★★★☆ ; ★★★★☆
8. Goodreads friend: (Brenda) ★★★☆☆ ; (Sally) ★★★★★
9. Favourite Genre: ★★★★☆ ; ★★☆☆☆
10. TBR: ★★★★☆ ; ★★★★★

Steve wrote: "Last night, like Brenda said, I finished my final book with three days to spare. My final book, which is my second 2. Brisbane Writer's Festival, Wife on the Run, with my review: ht..."

Some really good books there Steve - well done for finishing :)

Congratulations Steve! A great result of an epic 3 months reading!!

Steve wrote: "Last night, like Brenda said, I finished my final book with three days to spare. My final book, which is my second 2. Brisbane Writer's Festival, Wife on the Run, with my review: ht..."

Awesome achievement Steve.

Wow! 30 books Steve - very impressive - and some great reads too!

I witnessed an accident yesterday so I didn't sleep very well last night. But at least I finished the final book of the challenge:

1. TBR: 3* 3*

2. AA NR: Our Kind of Love 3.5*

3. Read a Rainbow
3a. Red 4*
3b. Orange 3*
3c. Yellow 4*
3d. Green 4*
3e. Blue 3*
3f. Purple/Violet Perilous Cove 3*

4. AA YA: 4*

5. Wattles: 3*

6. Labor Day: In Between 4*

7. Remembrance Day: Birdsong 5*

8. Goodreads friend: 3.5*

9. Paranormal Romance: 1*

10. TBR: 3*

Steve wrote: "Last night, like Brenda said, I finished my final book with three days to spare. My final book, which is my second 2. Brisbane Writer's Festival, Wife on the Run, with my review: ht..."

Great List. I'll have to add some of those to my TBR.

Kira wrote: "I witnessed an accident yesterday so I didn't sleep very well last night. But at least I finished the final book of the challenge:

1. TBR: 3* 3*

2. AA NR: [bo..."

Sorry to hear that Kira but good work at finishing your challenge!! At least you can relax with a book of your choice this weekend:)

Kira wrote: "I witnessed an accident yesterday so I didn't sleep very well last night. But at least I finished the final book of the challenge:

1. TBR: 3* 3*

2. AA NR: [bo..."

Sorry to hear you witnessed an accident - but congratulations on finishing your challenge :)

Have finished my #3a Red: The Bellamy Bird by Clare Havens A highly recommended 4★s
An excellent read!

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

Unfortunately this will conclude my part in this Spring challenge with 6 books still remaining tbr at a later date, due to time constraints. Though I very much enjoyed it and am eagerly looking forward to the next challenge :)

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Have finished my #3a Red: The Bellamy Bird by Clare Havens A highly recommended 4★s
An excellent read!

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

That's the spirit!!! Start afresh and just enjoy what you do read:) There's always going to be a million more books out there..........

Kira wrote: "I witnessed an accident yesterday so I didn't sleep very well last night. But at least I finished the final book of the challenge:

1. TBR: 3* 3*

2. AA NR: [bo..."

Congratulations Kira! Fabulous result:) So sorry about the accident - hope no-one was hurt...

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Have finished my #3a Red: The Bellamy Bird by Clare Havens A highly recommended 4★s
An excellent read!

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

Bad luck you didn't finish, but hey! you enjoyed what you read and that's the main thing:)

Phrynne wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Have finished my #3a Red: The Bellamy Bird by Clare Havens A highly recommended 4★s
An excellent read!

My rev..."

Thats for sure Phrynne! ;)

Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Have finished my #3a Red: The Bellamy Bird by Clare Havens A highly recommended 4★s
An excellent read!

My rev..."

Yep!! and its not stopping me from kicking on to the next challenge :D

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Have finished my #3a Red: The Bellamy Bird by Clare Havens A highly recommended 4★s
An excellent...

Yep!! and its not stopping me from kicking on to the next challenge :D ..."

Good girl:)

Only have 100 pages on the long non-fiction read The First World War/John Keegan
I'll get it done before the end of the month!

Excellent Nicola:) Two days to go!!

Well done Kira on finishing the challenge! Also well done Julie for participating when you had a big trip away in the middle of the challenge. Doesn't really matter if you finish or not. It's all about joining in and reading some great books. And as you say, there's always the next challenge ........ :D

Carolyn wrote: "Well done Kira on finishing the challenge! Also well done Julie for participating when you had a big trip away in the middle of the challenge. Doesn't really matter if you finish or not. It's all a..."

;D

Finished my 3f. Violet cover: The Briny Cafe 4★

YAY I've finished my last book for this challenge : Favourite Genre : Brumby's Run by Jennifer Scoullar 4★

My completed list :

1. TBR: The Alphabet Sisters by Monica McInerney 4★
2. New A.A Release: Country at Heart by Mandy Magro 5★
3. Read a rainbow (a) Red: Outback Fear by Suzanne Brandyn 5★
(b) Orange: The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough 5★
(c) Yellow: Friends, Family and Other Strangers From Downunder by Liza Perrat 4★
(d) Green: Murder At The Rocks by Jill Paterson 4★
(e) Blue: Once Upon A Lie by Jill Paterson 4★
(f) Purple/Violet: Morgan's Law by Karly Lane 5★
4. Young Adult: The Bellamy Bird by Clare Havens 4★
5. National Wattle Day: Wattle Creek by Fiona McCallum 4★
6. Labour Day: Dark Country by Bronwyn Parry 4★
7. Remembrance Day: The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank 4★
8. Goodreads Friend (Brenda): Billabong Bend by Jennifer Scoullar 4★
9. Favourite Genre: Brumby's Run by Jennifer Scoullar 5★
10. TBR: Hope's Road by Margareta Osborn 4★

Thanks to all the mods for another fantastic and very enjoyable challenge.

Sharon wrote: "YAY I've finished my last book for this challenge : Favourite Genre : Brumby's Run by Jennifer Scoullar 4★

My completed list :

1. TBR:[bookcover:The Alphabet Sist..."

Congratulations Sharon! That is so exciting:) You were sure you wouldn't finish, so there you go!!

Good onya Sharon, well done!! :)

Thanks Brenda and Julie. Yes I amazed myself on this one, Brenda :)

Sharon wrote: "Thanks Brenda and Julie. Yes I amazed myself on this one, Brenda :)"

It's amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it Sharon! Determination got you there in the end:)

Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Thanks Brenda and Julie. Yes I amazed myself on this one, Brenda :)"

It's amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it Sharon! Determination got you there in the end:)"

It most certainly did, Brenda. Watch out Summer challenge here I come. (Not long to wait now)

Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Thanks Brenda and Julie. Yes I amazed myself on this one, Brenda :)"

It's amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it Sharon! Determination got you there in ..."

Haha! One day to relax and enjoy - have a great Sunday, ready for the "jump in the deep end" of the Summer challenge on Monday;)

Yes a little time to relax, but the next big decision is which book will I read first. They are all yelling out at me as I pass the pile on the table. Pick me, pick me :)

Sharon wrote: "Yes a little time to relax, but the next big decision is which book will I read first. They are all yelling out at me as I pass the pile on the table. Pick me, pick me :)"

Wait until you see what mood you're in...then pick:)

Yes good idea :)

I always start with the library books.

Well done Rita!

I finished my last book for this today. The Forgotten Garden

Rosie wrote: "I finished my last book for this today. The Forgotten Garden"

How did you like it, Rosie? I think I've read 3 Kate Morton's now and this is my favourite so far.

Rosie wrote: "I finished my last book for this today. The Forgotten Garden"

Congratulations Rosie!! You've done well:)

Kathryn wrote: "Rosie wrote: "I finished my last book for this today. The Forgotten Garden"

How did you like it, Rosie? I think I've read 3 Kate Morton's now and this is my favourit..."

I loved it. The best book I have read this year. This is my second Kate Morton book. I read The House at Riverton a few months ago.

Unfortunately the challenge ended with me having two and a half books to go. :-( If only work didn't get in the way. ;-)

Christina wrote: "Unfortunately the challenge ended with me having two and a half books to go. :-( If only work didn't get in the way. ;-)"

Tch! Work can be so selfish like that can't it Christina? :) You still did well ;)

Christina wrote: "Unfortunately the challenge ended with me having two and a half books to go. :-( If only work didn't get in the way. ;-)"

Good work anyway Christina. Look at how many books you DID read:)

Christina wrote: "Unfortunately the challenge ended with me having two and a half books to go. :-( If only work didn't get in the way. ;-)"

Congratulations on the books you read Christina:) Fabulous effort...maybe you can add your unread ones to the summer challenge?