Aussie Readers discussion

Level 1, 12.

2018 release:
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris (I believe the author was born in NZ, but she is currently residing in Aus, so I'm using the Russell Crowe ruling.) Read 14 March 2018 4 stars
The Secrets at Ocean's Edge by Kali Napier Read 25/2/18 4 stars
The Memories That Make Us by Vanessa Carnevale Read 19/2/18 4 stars


Male authors:
Life or Death by Michael Robotham Read 31st July 5 out of 5
The Secrets She Keeps by Michael Robotham Read 20 July 4 out of 5
Suspect by Michael Robotham Read 14 July 5 out of 5


Female authors:
The Way Back by Kylie Ladd Read 27/4/18 4 and 1/2 stars
The Mummy Bloggers by Holly Wainwright Read 20/4/18 Rating=3 stars
Beautiful Messy Love by Tess Woods Read 2nd June 4.5 stars


Favourite genre (Historical):
The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale Ladies Book Club by Sophie Green Read 9th July 2 out of 5 stars
Burning Fields by Alli Sinclair Read 18th August 3 out of 5
The Right Place by Carla Caruso Read 16th August 4 1/2 out of 5

Kerri_M wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Another thing you, and anyone else, can do, is click on our Bookshelf (top right hand corner of any page) and browse the titles. The 2018 books are noted as such in the shelves :)"

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We add the new releases as we become aware of them Kerri, so there are LOTS there :) And they're ALL Aussie authors!

Ace wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I'm sorry Ace but Patrick Ness lives in London and wasn't born here either :) .."

Well that's what happens when you make assumptions LOL. I will fix it :)"

LOL!

Andrea wrote: "Post #7 edited with my list."

All linked Andrea :)

Lee wrote: "Level 1, 12.

2018 release:
(I believe the author was born in NZ, but she is currently residing in Aus, so I'm using the Russell Crowe ruling.

[boo..."

Lee could you please put the links beside the cover pics for us? It makes it easier to see what and who - we actually need the authors showing in this particular challenge :) Thanks!

And Lee, you're linked as well :)

Brenda wrote: "Lee wrote: "Level 1, 12.

2018 release:
(I believe the author was born in NZ, but she is currently residing in Aus, so I'm using the Russell Crowe ru..."

Kwaussie author

If she's residing in AU she's fine ;)

I need to add 3 more books to Msg#16 but my brain is fried, I will come back to it soon - and hopefully stop making mistakes!

Brenda wrote: "All linked Jacm :) Don't forget to tell us what your favourite genre is..."

Thanks Brenda :)

Oops, the Genre is Fantasy... I'll add that in

Level One

11/12

Male Authors
1. Suspect by Michael Robotham Review Here
2. The Richmond Conspiracy by Andrew Grimes Review Here
3. The Dalai Lama's Cat by David Michie Review Here

Female Authors
1. Peepshow by Leigh Redhead Review Here
2. Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth Review Here
3. A Thousand Perfect Notes by C.G. Drews Review Here

2018 New Releases
1. The Three Secret Cities by Matthew Reilly Review Here
2. Lovesome by Sally Seltmann Review Here
3. Whisper by Lynette Noni Review Here

Favourite Genre - Fantasy
1. Black Sun Light My Way by Jo Spurrier Review Here
2. Graevale by Lynette Noni Review Here
3. The Path of the Lost by Beau Kondos

Level One

12/12

Male Authors
1. Australia's Most Murderous Prison: Behind the Walls of Goulburn Jail by James Phelps 4★
2. Trapped by Marcus Lee 2.5★
3. Timesplash by Graham Storrs 3.5★


Female Authors
1. At Home With the Templetons by Monica McInerney 3.5★
2. Crimson Lake by Candice Fox 5★
3. Evergreen Falls by Kimberley Freeman 3.5★


2018 New Releases
1. Bloodtree River by Sarah Barrie 5★
2. Redemption Point by Candice Fox 5★
3. Assassins Hunted by Rachel Amphlett 4★


Favourite Genre - Rural Romance
1. Outback Dreams by Rachael Johns 5★
2. Poppy's Dilemma by Karly Lane 4.5★
3. The House on Burra Burra Lane by Jennie Jones 3.5★

Krystal wrote: "I am in but on the app atm so can't copy paste the list. But will edit this post soon!!

Any good recommendations for 2018 releases?!"

Check my list Krystal - and our Bookshelf which has a lot of 2018 already on it (and hundreds of others)

All linked Zoey :)

Ace wrote: "I need to add 3 more books to Msg#16 but my brain is fried, I will come back to it soon - and hopefully stop making mistakes!"

Ace Force of Nature was released this year - September I think. I've had a copy on my bookshelf here for awhile :)

Please add me to the list of participants Brenda. I'm opting for Level Two, i.e. 24 books written by Australian authors. Actual titles yet to be finalised, specifically the new releases. Many of the books in this list are sitting on my TBR shelf demanding to be read in 2018!

Annual Aussie Author Challenge 2018
Level Two, i.e. 2 sets, 24 books
Progress: 24/24

Male Authors
✔ 1. City of Crows by Chris Womersley 4★s
✔ 2. First Person by Richard Flanagan 4★s
✔ 3. Certain Admissions: A Beach, a Body and a Lifetime of Secrets by Gideon Haigh 3★s
✔ 4. The Unbroken Line by Alex Hammond 2.5★s
✔ 5. Ash Island by Barry Maitland 4★s
✔ 6. The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith 5★s

Female Authors
✔ 1. Force of Nature by Jane Harper 4★s
✔ 2. At Home With the Templetons by Monica McInerney 4.5★s
✔ 3. The Lone Child by Anna George 5★s
✔ 4. Past the Shallows by Favel Parrett 5★s
✔ 5. The Household Guide to Dying by Debra Adelaide 5★s
✔ 6. The Natural Way of Things by Charlotte Wood 5★s

2018 New Releases
✔ 1. Child of Mine by Janita Cunnington (pub: 29/01/18) 3.5★s
✔ 2. Lovesome by Sally Seltmann (pub: 24/04/18) 3.5★s
✔ 3. The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan (pub: 01/03/18) 3★s
✔ 4. Little Gods by Jenny Ackland (pub: 01/04/18) 2★s
✔ 5. Bluebottle by Belinda Castles (pub: 01/03/2018) 4.5★s
✔ 6. 2028 by Ken Saunders (pub: 29/08/18) 4.5★s

Favourite Genre (Historical fiction)
✔ 1. Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks 5★s
✔ 2. The Unmourned by Meg Keneally and Thomas Keneally 5★s
✔ 3.Beyond the Orchard by Anna Romer 3★s
✔ 4. The Naturalist's Daughter by Tea Cooper 3.5★s
✔ 5. Coal Creek by Alex Miller 4.5★s
✔ 6. Away with the Fairies by Kerry Greenwood 4★s

Brenda - Not sure if you sent out an email for this challenge, but I never received one. Just thought I'd let you know. 😊

I did Sharon - if you check the bottom of the group's home page, all the current and upcoming challenges are there. But I really don't know what's happening with them. I don't receive invitations when Phrynne and Sally do them either! So it must be a glitch in the system that's been going on for a long time!

MaryG2E wrote: "Please add me to the list of participants Brenda. I'm opting for Level One, i.e. 12 books written by Australian authors. Actual titles yet to be finalised, specifically the new releases. Many of th..."

Mary, you're all linked up :)

Brenda wrote: "
Ace Force of Nature was released this year - September I think. I've had a copy on my bookshelf here for awhile :) ..."

Oh, I got the date from GR and just saw the 2018 there.
"Hardcover, 320 pages
Expected publication: February 6th 2018 by Flatiron Books (first published September 26th 2017)"
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Do I get an exemption on this one (on a technicality)???

Brenda wrote: "I did Sharon - if you check the bottom of the group's home page, all the current and upcoming challenges are there. But I really don't know what's happening with them. I don't receive invitations w..."

I didn't get an email about the challenge either but its hard to miss as it's been at the top of the discussion feed for the last 24 hours.

Ace wrote: "Brenda wrote: "
Ace Force of Nature was released this year - September I think. I've had a copy on my bookshelf here for awhile :) ..."

Oh, I got the date from GR and just saw the 2018 there.
"Har..."

If you're reading the hardcover that comes out in February, that will be perfectly fine :) x

Ace wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I did Sharon - if you check the bottom of the group's home page, all the current and upcoming challenges are there. But I really don't know what's happening with them. I don't receiv..."

I just went through the feedback group "bugs" back a month from current and there's nothing there about it.. not sure what to do.

Brenda wrote: "I did Sharon - if you check the bottom of the group's home page, all the current and upcoming challenges are there. But I really don't know what's happening with them. I don't receive invitations w..."

No worries Brenda. Just thought I'd mention it in case you haven't had many people respond. I knew it was on the groups page just thought it unusual not to get an invitation email. But like you said probably a glitch. Just as well I have my eyes 😳👀

Brenda wrote: "Ace wrote: "Brenda wrote: "
Ace Force of Nature was released this year - September I think. I've had a copy on my bookshelf here for awhile :) ..."

Oh, I got the date from GR and just saw the 2018..."

Bugger!

LOL!!! You ARE reading the hardcover aren't you? ;)

Brenda when there's nothing in the group feedback I always write to support@africa-eu.com. You will get one on one assistance and they are really friendly. If they say "check your junkmail inbox" ask to speak to a supervisor. Tell them its been an ongoing issue for all the mods.

Perhaps you could slot it into the Female Authors part Ace :)

Ace wrote: "Brenda when there's nothing in the group feedback I always write to support@africa-eu.com. You will get one on one assistance and they are really friendly. If they say "check your junkmail inbox" a..."

Thanks Ace, that's a good idea :)

Brenda wrote: "LOL!!! You ARE reading the hardcover aren't you? ;)"

No, I've got it lined up on ebook from the library 😔

Brenda wrote: "Perhaps you could slot it into the Female Authors part Ace :)"

I have found a replacement Brenda, there are some great new titles coming out.

Excellent :) And there sure are!

Brenda wrote: "MaryG2E wrote: "Please add me to the list of participants Brenda. I'm opting for Level One, i.e. 12 books written by Australian authors. Actual titles yet to be finalised, specifically the new rele..."

Thanks Brenda. Wishing you lots of happy holiday reading

I’m in, I’ll be back later with my books :)

I am in but need to decide what level so list to come.

MaryG2E wrote: "Brenda wrote: "MaryG2E wrote: "Please add me to the list of participants Brenda. I'm opting for Level One, i.e. 12 books written by Australian authors. Actual titles yet to be finalised, specifical..."

Thanks Mary :) And you too - along with your gorgeous Angel :)

Great, Michelle and Janine :)

Level One (to start with)
30/1/18 Adding 12 more to Level 2
3/4/18 Adding 12 more to Level 3

36/36

Male Authors
1. Lost by Michael Robotham READ 31/1/18 3*
2. The Broken Shore by Peter Temple READ 2/2/18 3*
3. Suspect by Michael Robotham READ 24/1/18 4*
4. Liquid Gold by James Phelan READ 30/3/18 3*
5. The Marx Sisters by Barry Maitland READ 3/4/18 3*
6. Ice Hunters by Neil Roberts READ 21/3/18 3*
7. Bereft by Chris Womersley READ 12/4/18 3*
8. Land of Golden Wattle by J.H. Fletcher READ 8/5/18 3*
9.The Recipient by Dean Mayes READ 14/5/18 3*


Female Authors
1. Leaving Ocean Road by Esther Campion READ 14/1/18 4*
2. Beyond the Orchard by Anna Romer READ 20/1/18 3*
3. The Currency Lass by Tea Cooper READ 17/1/18 3*
4. The Traitor's Girl by Christine Wells READ 7/2/18 4*
5. The Rain Queen by Katherine Scholes READ 4/3/18 4*
6.Mistress to the Crown by Isolde Martyn READ 24/2/18 3*
7. Sleight Malice by Vicki Tyley READ 12/3/18 3*
8. Intensive Care by Nicki Edwards READ 10/3/18 3*
9.The Paris Seamstress by Natasha Lester READ 4/5/18 4*

2018 New Releases
1. The Secret Vineyard by Loretta Hill READ 11/1/18 4*
2. The Passengers by Eleanor Limprecht READ 23/3/18 3*
3. The Sisters' Song by Louise Allan READ 26/1/18 5*
4. Redemption Point by Candice Fox READ 12/3/18 5*
5. Four Respectable Ladies Seek Part-time Husband by Barbara Toner READ 16/2/18 3*
6. The Memories That Make Us by Vanessa Carnevale READ 26/2/18 4*
7. Water Under the Bridge by Lily Malone READ 4/4/18 3*
8. The Cowgirl by Anthea Hodgson READ 17/4/18 3*
9. Making Peace by Fiona McCallum READ 27/4/18 4*

Favourite Genre (Crime)
1. Force of Nature by Jane Harper READ 3/1/18 4*
2. Dark Heart by Catherine Lee READ 7/1/18 4*
3. Violent Exposure by Katherine Howell READ 9/1/18 4*
4. The Girl in Kellers Way by Megan Goldin READ 24/3/18 5*
5. A Donation of Murder by Felicity Young READ 6/3/18 4*
6. Eden by Candice Fox READ 8/2/18 3*
Favourite Genre (Historical Fiction)
7. The Girl from Munich by Tania Blanchard READ 15/3/18 3*
8. The Good Sister by Maggie Christensen READ 14/4/18 3*
9. The Last Of The Bonegilla Girls by Victoria Purman READ 28/4/18 5*

Great list Janine :) You're linked!

Male Authors
1. Bitten by an Elephant by Gordon Lewis ***
2. St. Kilda Blues by Geoffrey McGeachin ****
3. Big red rock by David Owen
4. Ghost River by Tony Birch ****
5. Seven deadly Sins and One Very naughty Fruit ****


Female Authors
1. Fishing for Tigers by Emily Maguire
2. Little Secrets by Anna Snoekstra ***
3. The Choke by Sofie Laguna ****
4. Deserving Death by Katherine Howell ****


2018 New Releases
1. The Shepherd's Hut by Tim Winton ****
2. The Suitcase Baby by Tanya Bretherton
3. Lillian Armfield by Leigh Straw ***
4. Sex Drug's and the Electoral Roll by Fiona Patten ****
5. Seven Deadly Sins and One Very Naughty Fruit by Mikey Robins ****



Favourite Genre
Australian

1. The boy under the table by Nicole Trope ****
2. In the Valley of the Weed by Michael Wilding ****
3.Mayhem by Matthew Thompson ***
4. Wednesdays with Bob by Derek Rielly ***

Well do your best to fill in the three other than 2018 new releases Zuzu - and welcome to the challenge :) You're linked!

Here are my picks - as usual they are subject to change

3 male
Mallee Boys by Charlie Archbold - 4★s
The Opal Dragonfly by Julian Leatherdale - 5★s
Skyfire by Michael Adams - 4★s

3 female
Mark of the Dragon Queen by Katie W. Stewart – 2★s
The Liftsal Guardians by Alexandra Moody - 4★s
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend - 5★s


3 new releases
The Secret Vineyard by Loretta Hill - 5★s
Three Gold Coins by Josephine Moon - 5★s
The Family Next Door by Sally Hepworth - 5★s


3 Favourite Genre – Romance
Feels Like Home by Lisa Ireland - 4★s
The House At The End Of The Street by Jennie Jones – 3★s
Fairway to Heaven by Lily Malone – 4★s

You're linked Sally :)

Brenda wrote: "Krystal wrote: "I am in but on the app atm so can't copy paste the list. But will edit this post soon!!

Any good recommendations for 2018 releases?!"

Check my list Krystal - and our Bookshelf wh..."

All edited now! I am going to leave my 2018 bit blank for now so I can add good ones as they crop up. :)

Good idea Krystal :) There are bound to be lots of new releases :)

I just went to your name in the linked post and it's not there! lol What is the original post number please Krystal? Thanks!

Brenda wrote: "I just went to your name in the linked post and it's not there! lol What is the original post number please Krystal? Thanks!"

Message 61, Brenda! Just a little further up on the page. :)

Level Three

23/36

Male Authors
✓ The First Third by Will Kostakis ★★★★☆
✓ Sabriel by Garth Nix ★★★★★
✓ Lirael by Garth Nix ★★★★☆
✓ Abhorsen by Garth Nix ★★★★★
✓ Clariel by Garth Nix ★★★★☆
✓ Goldenhand by Garth Nix ★★★★☆
✓ Godsgrave by Jay Kristoff ★★★★★
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Female Authors
✓ Dreamer's Pool by Juliet Marillier ★★★★☆
✓ Tower of Thorns by Juliet Marillier ★★★��☆
✓ Den of Wolves by Juliet Marillier ★★★★☆
✓ Prickle Moon by Juliet Marillier ★★★★☆
✓ Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier ★★★★★
✓ Sound of Silence by Elaine Saunders ★★★��☆
✓ Reading Magic by Mem Fox ★★★★★
✓ Lady Helen and the Dark Days Club by Alison Goodman ★★★★☆
✓ Lady Helen and the Dark Days Pact by Alison Goodman ★★★★☆



2018 New Releases

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Favourite Genre (#LoveOzYA/#LoveOzMG)
✓ Wormwood Mire by Judith Rossell ★★★★☆
✓ Diamond Spirit by Karen Wood ★★★��☆
✓ Olive of Groves by Katrina Nannestad ★★★★☆
✓ Molly and Pim and the Millions of Stars by Martine Murray ★★★★☆
✓ Marsh and Me by Martine Murray ★★★��☆
✓ Atmospheric by Carole Wilkinson ★★★★☆
✓ Obernewtyn by Isobelle Carmody ★★★★☆
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Krystal and Mima - you're both linked :)

Level Two

17/24

Male Authors
1. Open Season by Jason Akermanis 29/12 3☆
2. The Fighting Season by Bram Connolly
3. The Vanishings by Michael Panckridge 22/01 3☆
4. My Australian Story: Black Sunday by Evan McHugh 23/03 4☆
5. Australia's Best Unknown Stories: And Tales You Thought You Knew. . . by Jim Haynes
6. The Ashes Diary by Michael Clarke 18/12 4☆


Female Authors
1. Eradicate by Stacey McCoy 25/03 5☆
2. The Way Back by Kylie Ladd 28/01 4☆
3. Wreck by Fleur Ferris 04/04 3☆
4. The Murderers' Club by P.D. Martin 20/01 4☆
5. Running Against the Tide by Amanda Ortlepp 30/01 5☆
6. The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty 15/02 2☆



2018 New Releases
1. Sign by Colin Dray 17/05 5☆
2. Remedy by Stacey McCoy 01/04 5☆
3. The Way Things Should Be by Bridie Jabour 11/04 3☆
4. Hot Pursuit by Rebecca Freeborn
5. The Passengers by Eleanor Limprecht 24/11 5☆
6. The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris



Favourite Genre
1. reaching one thousand by Rachel Robertson 17/03 4☆
2. House of Hits by Jane Albert
3. The Janine Balding Story by Beverley Balding
4. Postcards from the Zoo by Darill Clements 04/01 5☆
5. The Will to Climb by Richard Harris 22/12 4☆
6. Love Your Sister by Connie and Samuel Johnson