Aussie Readers discussion

Now wouldn't be a good time to mention I'll be in Spain and France in August

No it doesn't *evil grin*

tsk tsk! lol How long you going for?

Only a few weeks

I have just joined this group (from New Zealand but can't seem to find NZ's equivalent group) and saw your Winter challenge - it's a cool challenge, I managed to fit most of what I read or am reading this Winter into it - with just a few gaps to fill :)

1) Pick a book that has a warm or summery theme on the cover:
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (catching fire has got to be warm...) 4/5
2) Pick a book from your Mt.TBR list:
Autumn of the Patriarch by Gabriel Garcia Marquez (part way through)
3) Find a YA novel or a picture book to read:
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare (Not getting the hype for this) 2/5
4) National Tree Day – read a book you haven’t purchase:
A House for Mr Biswas by V. S. Naipaul (library)2/5
5) Choose a book which has been made into a movie:
The Road by Cormac McCarthy 4/5
6) Read a book with a word starting with the letters of WINTER in the title:
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (half way through)
7) Read an Aussie author's book:
My Brilliant Career by Mile Franklin
8) Read New Release out somewhere in the 3 month period of winter:
9) Pick a friend on your GR list and also select and read a book they have read:
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare 2/5
10) Curl up beside the fire and grab yourself a book full of suspense or murder:
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (All about murdering for your own survival - enjoyed but not sure I would give this to a child to read...) 4/5

Wow good work Megan

Yeah... I went a little YA crazy the last month, got a bit addicted to both series. Catching up on a little sleep now.

Hi megan :) I see many books in your list that I love, namely The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, The Road & City Of Bones. I agree, CoB is pretty good, but definitely not worth the hype

Well done Megan, great list:)

Adhityani "Dhitri" wrote: "My list (took me ages to finalise!!!):

1. Summery theme cover: Half of a Yellow Sun (Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie)
2. From TBR list: The Lacuna (Barbara Kingsolver)
3. YA n..."

Dhitri - love to know what you think of The Lacuna when you read it. I really enjoyed Poisonwood Bible recently and wondered whether to pick that one up too.

Dhitri - love to know what you think of The Lacuna when you read it. I really enjoyed Poisonwood Bible recently and wondered whether to pick that one up too.
I'd like to know too, as I hate to tell this, but I didn't really like it :( I also was really busy at work while I read it, this often can affect my impression, so I might consider re-reading it if I hear good feedback :)

Finished last night. I didn't mind it but it certainly wasn't my favorite book...I don't really see how it won an award even..heh.

But it seems to be partly based in some loopy truth?

here's my updated list:
1.summer theme: Coromandel Sea Change READ 4 STARS
2. Mt TBR: The House of Lost Souls READ 2 OR 3 STARS
3. YA/Child: Divergent
4. library: Dear Fatty READ 4 STARS
5. Book to movie: Bridge to Terabithia READ 2 STARS
6. WINTER: Snømannen (I'll be reading it in English!)
7. Australian landscape: Bloodstain: the vanishing of Peter Falconio
8. New release: Before I Go to Sleep
9. A GR friend's list: I've changed my choice for this one. It's now We Need to Talk About Kevin READ 5 STARS
10. Mystery / suspense: The Secret Of Crickley Hall READ 3 STARS

Awesome work Maggie

I've finished my 3rd book Best Served Cold. Not a bad read, but not too sure I'll choose any more of his. My review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Updated list: Four down, six to go! Decided to change no. 10 (cheeky!) because I really want to complete a challenge for once! Feel free to check out my reviews :) Oh, and I HAVEN'T decided what to read next.

1. Summery theme cover: Half of a Yellow Sun READ 5 STARS review here

2. From TBR list: The Lacuna
3. YA novel: I Am the Messenger
4. Library/ebook list: The Forty Rules of Love

5. Book made into a movie: Water for Elephants READ 4 STARS review here

6. Winter theme in title: What You Call Winter: Stories
7. Aussie author: Jasper Jones

8. New Release: State of Wonder READ 3 STARS review here

9. Book from friend's list: Beyond Fear (Jaye Ford) - picked from Brenda's bookshelf!

10. Suspense/Murder: Sister (Rosamund Lupton) changed to Before I Go to Sleep READ 5 STARS review here

Looking good Dhitri!! You'll love Beyond Fear..it was awesome!!

Wow Maggie, you're doing very well:)

I finished The Neighbor last night, so that's 2 of this challenge completed. Started Naked in Death next.

1..Pick a book that has a warm or summery theme on the cover The Indigo Sky
2..Pick a book from your Mt.TBR list The Neighbor ★★★★★
3..Find a YA novel or a picture book to read Winter
4..BORROW a book from the library/friend or pick one out of your TBR list I'll Walk Alone ★★★★
5..choosing a book which has been transformed into a movie Along Came a Spider
6..Read a book with a word starting with the letters of WINTER in the title White Hot
7..Read an Aussie author's book or books with an Aussie landscape/locale in it True History of the Kelly Gang
8..Choose a New Release which will be out somewhere in the 3 month period of Winter Fallen
9..Pick a friend on your GR list and also select and read a book they have read Vanishing Acts A number of my friends have read this!
10..Curl up beside the fire and grab yourself a book full of suspense or murder! Naked in Death

Bonus: 'Mystery' Jonathan Kellerman (born 9th August)
Mystery MYSTERY by Kellerman, Jonathan ( Author ) on Mar, 29, 2011 Hardcover

Have just finished my third book Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb. I really enjoyed it and will put the other books from this trilogy on my TBR list.
Melanie you asked me to let you know what I thought... I gave it 4 stars and found it hard to put down. I was a bit confused at first but by the end I think I had a good understanding of the intrigues that were going on. Debating on whether I will finish the winter challenge first or give into the temptation of reading other two books from trilogy first. So want to know what happens to Fitz (main character).

Deb wrote: "Adhityani "Dhitri" wrote: "My list (took me ages to finalise!!!):

1. Summery theme cover: Half of a Yellow Sun (Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie)
2. From TBR list: The Lacuna (..."

Deb, I am reading The Lacuna now, but unfortunately I haven't read the Poisonwood Bible, so would not be able to compare.

Now Completed 6/10 books from the Winter Challenge

1. A Clockwork Orange
2. Dog Soldiers - ★★★
3. Evil Genius
4. We Need to Talk About Kevin
5. The Hunger Games - ★★★★
6. The White Tiger - ★★★★
7. On the Beach - ★★
8. Carte Blanche - ★★★★
9. Me and Mr. Booker - ★★★★
10. The Long Goodbye

Bonus: Frankenstein

Looking good KL!!!

Knowledge Lost wrote: "Now Completed 6/10 books from the Winter Challenge

I'm thinking about adding Carte Blanche myself. Not many mew releases I'm interested in.

Ljuke wrote: "I'm thinking about adding Carte Blanche myself. Not many mew releases I'm interested in."

I would recommend it to any Bond fans, have you considered Before I Go to Sleep as your new release book ;)

I would recommend it to any Bond fans, have you considered [book:Before I Go to Sleep|973693..."

Sounds pretty cool. And since everbody else is reading it...

Ljuke wrote: "I would recommend it to any Bond fans, have you considered [book:Before I Go to Sleep|973693..."

Sounds pretty cool. And since everbody else is reading it..."

That's the way...:D

It's in my to-read list too. Soon!

ahh the joys of peer pressure hahah

Finished my #10 Naked in Death last night. My review for anyone interested http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

That's 3 finished now!

Nice work Brenda :D

Finished my #7 on the list Our Father Who Art in the Tree, which makes 4 done. My review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Will start #8 next Fallen

What are people reading for #8, the new release? (Sorry, I'm being lazy and don't want to scroll through the entire thread... :) hoping you'll let me know anyway... :D )

Before I Go To Sleep has been popular

lots are reading Before I Go To Sleep Michael is trying to get every one to read it

And it's awesome Muphyn!!!! :D

Have finished 3 more books for my challenge The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud , Brumby Plains and Violent Exposure now I just have my Kindle reads left which I will read while over in New Zealand resting, relaxing and sipping wine in front of fires.

Maggie wrote: "here's my updated list:
1.summer theme: Coromandel Sea Change READ 4 STARS
2. Mt TBR: The House of Lost Souls READ 2 OR 3 STARS
3. YA/Child: Divergent
4. library: [book:Dear Fatty|43..."

Good reading Maggie - it looks like you have chosen a couple of okay books as well. I have done that for that last 4 books.

Melanie wrote: "lots are reading Before I Go To Sleep Michael is trying to get every one to read it"

I have just ordered this one from my library, they don't have a copy yet and I am number 67 on the list. I don't think I will get to read it for this challenge but it does sound like a book that would be good to read.

Here's an update to this challenge.

1. Warm Summery Theme - Applemere Summer by Harriet Hudson - 3* 29/06/11
2. TBR List - Hearts in Darkness by Keri Arthur - 4* 5/06/11
3. YA Novel - Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
4. Library/TBR/Ebook - Charlie All Night by Jennifer Crusie - 3* audio 02/06/11
5. Book made into a movie - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin - 4* audio - 06/06/11
6. Wintery Theme - Snowy Night with a Stranger
7. Aussie Author - The Turning: Stories by Tim Winton - audio
8. New Release
9. Read a book a friend has read - A Highlander of Her Own by Melissa Mayhue
10. Suspense/Murder - Ice Cold by Tess Gerristen - 5* audio 4/06/11

Bonus

Read a book by an author born in June/July/August - Flying Too High by Kerry Greenwood (DOB 17/06)- 5* audio - 05/06/11

The reward is in reading the book, right Michael ;)

Wow! You are all doing so well:)

For # 8 challenge do I give in to peer pressure and read Before I Go To Sleep or my other choice Forgotten by Cat Patrick????

Sharon... Before I Go to Sleep!!!!! ;D

Yes, that book is current 'trending' within this group! Michael maybe you could try to trend it on twitter as well if you have an account..lol

Carmel wrote: "Michael would you like me to recommend it on FB, but it will cost you;) ha ha"

More 50c pieces flying around!!! ;D

Now now, Michael....that naughty corner is beckoning!!! ;D

Michael wrote: "Im a reformed character honest."

I have just sourced myself a copy of Before I Go to Sleep to add to the challenge. Joining the masses...

Good morning everyone

I have just finished A Thousand Splendid Sunsfor my #1 selection.

My reactions to the book are all a bit raw and troubled at the moment so while I gave the book 3*** I haven't been able to put any words together to capture my reaction. Sufficient to day that I am forever grateful that I live in a society where a woman can freely participate in any aspect of life she so chooses.

cheers to all

Jacinta