Aussie Readers discussion

Nikki, some wonderful books there. It looks like we have a very similar taste, since most of your books I have read/plan on reading :)


The Dead-Tossed Waves is just as good as its preceder and The Book Thief is the best stand alone book I have ever read-its beautifully written.
Let me know what you think of White Cat, since thats on my TBR list :)

Monya wrote: "Brenda, Murphyn and Mountain Goat - I've read Doctor Zhivago and seen the movie, and it's one of the few instances in which I preferred the movie! The book is one of my favorites, but I didn't watch the movie so can't debate on this :) I will try to find it as few people mentioned it already - looks like it's worth watching!

Really enjoying the books people are posting :D Which is one thing i love about these challenges you get to see everyone elses tastes in books for the same question.

@Monya- It's strange when the movie ends up being better than the book! I've noticed that on occasions I've enjoyed the movie a lot more than the book but it's very rare case.

Super sad true love story is different and awesome

Good boy

Laura wrote: "Really enjoying the books people are posting :D Which is one thing i love about these challenges you get to see everyone elses tastes in books for the same question.

@Monya- It's strange when the ..."

I just had a senior mind flash - the producer/director was David Lean. How could I forget? But I did. Senior mind failure.

Monya (aka Mary)

Michael wrote: "I noticed you had Me and Mr Booker on your list wich is quite awesome."

I stole it from your list

Mountain_goat wrote: "The book is one of my favorites, but I didn't watch the movie so can't debate on this :) I will try to find it as few people mentioned it already - looks like it's worth watching!"

Yes, definitely worth it if you like old style movies. It's got Omar Sharif (= Juri Zhivago), Julie Christie (= Lara) and Geraldine Chaplin (= Tonya) in it. They made a remake a few years ago with Keira Knightly as Lara - I remember thinking that it was just awful... :)

@ Monya, I loved the book! :D (but it's been such a long time that I read it, maybe if I read it again I'll change my mind.. :) )

Michael wrote: "Ok im in.

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4. Havn't got any. =/

5. Cant think of one atm that i want to ..."

Great list Michael! If you go out quickly and buy one for #4, that means you won't buy it in the challenge months...;), #8 can be added anytime in the 3 month period, as can #5, and you might need to re-read the clues for #6, and change your book ;) lol

Here's my list

1.Warm or summery theme on cover
Desert Fish – Cherise Saywell

2.From my Mt.TBR list
The Cattleman’s Daughter – Rachael Treasure -FINISHED 2STARS

3.Children or YA fiction
City of Bones – Cassandra Clare - FINISHED 4STARS

4.Borrowed book
Lovesong – Alex Miller - FINISHED 4 STARS

5.Book turned into movie
One Day – David Nicholls

6.Book with letters of winter in title
Cloudstreet – Tim Winton

7.Aussie author's book or set in Australia
The Lieutenant – Kate Grenville - FINISHED 3STARS

8.New release
Forever – Maggie Stiefvater

9.Friend's recommendation
I Am The Messenger – Markus Zusak

10.Suspense or murder mystery
Truth – Peter Temple - LISTENING

Really good list Mish!! You'll enjoy those.

Thankyou Brenda.

awesome book i love markus zusak

Hey Knowledge Lost I love your new avatar. So much less, erm, distracting...

Michael wrote: "#6 is To catch a thief so tecnically it's fine. :P"

Nay x) It's meant to have a winter word on the cover for #6 :D So example people are reading 'White Tiger' cause of the 'white'

;D

Don't worry I mucked it up as well..ehehehe ^^;;

Cheryl in CC NV wrote: "Hey Knowledge Lost I love your new avatar. So much less, erm, distracting..."

I decided to become a madman

Michael wrote: "Six books will be fine."

Sorry Michael...;) You can add something with any of those words in the title anytime during the 3 month period.....:)

Hey everyone...I have just edited #6 in the original post at the top of the challenge....:)

Can we start yet? Can we start yet? ;)

Nikki wrote: "Can we start yet? Can we start yet? ;)"

Haha..noo not yet :)

Nikki wrote: "Can we start yet? Can we start yet? ;)"

Hahaha!!! Very excited Nikki!! LOL 13 more sleeps

:D

*starts now* ehehehe ;D'








jk

Laura wrote: "*starts now* ehehehe ;D'








jk"

*Smacks Laura soundly, and sends her to the naughty corner*

Michael wrote: "The naughty corner's pretty good id recommend it to everyone. :p"

Yeah, Carmel keeps it supplied with all sorts of goodies ;)

Does it have frog in a pond?

Also Snake in the grass too Laura >.<

haha :P
Im pretty excited to start too. Its a good challenge :)

Hahahahahahahaha!!!!!! *if I told you I'd have to kill you* LOL

Brenda wrote: "Hey everyone...I have just edited #6 in the original post at the top of the challenge....:)"

That’s great Brenda, thanks. I've changed #6 to Cloudstreet. I’ve had this book sitting on my bookshelf for a while now.

Mish wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Hey everyone...I have just edited #6 in the original post at the top of the challenge....:)"

That’s great Brenda, thanks. I've changed #6 to Cloudstreet. I’ve had this book sittin..."

Looovvee Cloudstreet :D

Brenda wrote: "Hahahahahahahaha!!!!!! *if I told you I'd have to kill you* LOL"

Too many violent video games is making you want to kill people!!

Ooo..I want te fairy bread!

I've heard it fantastic Brenda. the tv series is starting soon....are you going to watch it?

Mish wrote: "I've heard it fantastic Brenda. the tv series is starting soon....are you going to watch it?"

Didn't know there is a tv series starting Mish..when? O.o!!!!

Laura wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Hahahahahahahaha!!!!!! *if I told you I'd have to kill you* LOL"

Too many violent video games is making you want to kill people!!

Ooo..I want te fairy bread!"

Hahaha!!!

http://showtime.com.au/cloudstreet/

Sorry Brenda, it's on Foxtel showtime starting this sunday.....here's the link. i'm sure it should be on dvd not long after....i hope. i would mind watching it after i've read the book, it looks like a lovely series.

Oh, ok! I wrote the showtime in my diary for Sunday, but I didn't realize it is a series O.O....thanks Mish! :)

You're welcome Brenda :)

Oh..I just remembered Stigs book:
The Man in the White Suit

Will do for #6 :D

Yesss!!! Well thought out Laura!! ;) LOL

its cold!
can we start now?

*sulks*

Lol! Tomorrow it's going to be a max of 11C! eek. Was 20C over the weekend x)

I really want to start this challenge as well!!

laura's with me! lol

And me :)

Lol...But I can wait...I'm still reading a book for Autumn challenge :p

You'll all enjoy them much more if you wait..anticipation is wonderful ;)

I had to alter my challenge list :)
Originally I planned on reading The Dark and Hollow Places for my YA book, but I couldn't wait. Instead, Im reading that now, and my YA book will be a re-read of The Hunger Games.
YOu may be able to tell, but im not a fan of anticipation.

Hahaha!!! Jessica, you're a card LOL..I know you'll enjoy BOTH!! :)