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It grows way more than it ever goes down! These challenges definitely help me change up my reading too :)

can anyone point me to direction of where I could find a list of new releases for aussie authors?

Wasn't sure if I was going to do this challenge but ... having only one book left on what I thought might be an impossible Autumn Challenge, I am going to give this one a go too!

Here is my list:
1. Long term TBR:
2. Winter release: 25 June release date
3. Miles Franklin:
4. YA: '
5. (a) Real:
5. (b) Fake:
6. Winter:
7. Borrowed: from the library (not a stretch for me - I borrow a lot from my library)
8. Literature map - put in Kerry Greenwood and got Jonnie Jacobs (whose books I have never read)
9.Summery cover by Aussie author:
10. (a) Naughty:
10. (b) Nice:

I think I changed 80% of my books on the Autumn challenge when it came time to read depending on what was available or my mood or seeing other people's ratings on books they had read for the challenge so this list will no doubt be subject to change but it is a starting point.

Rachael wrote: "Wasn't sure if I was going to do this challenge but ... having only one book left on what I thought might be an impossible Autumn Challenge, I am going to give this one a go too!

Here is my list:
..."

I read for the autumn challenge and loved it, hope you do to

1. The Historian
2. TBA
3. My Brilliant Career
4. The Golden Compass
5. Coco Chanel: The Legend and the Life
The Eyes of the Dragon
6. Winter Be My Shield
7. Picnic at Hanging Rock
8. Temple Of The Gods
9. Jessica
10. The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
11. Love in the Time of Cholera
12. The Origin of Species

Zara wrote: "can anyone point me to direction of where I could find a list of new releases for aussie authors?"

Zara, within our group there is this link /topic/show/... and also the Bookshelf which is on the right hand side of each page in this group: /group/books...

I've been so busy with work that I have been avoiding more time sitting at a desk - but here is my list

1b TBR - Always Watching by Chevy Stevens

2 New Release TBA

3. Miles Franklin - Either Cloudstreet or what wins this year.

4. YA - Wildlife by Fiona Wood

5a Real - Voices From The Sea: Remarkable Encounters With The World's Oceans by Nic Compton

5b Fake - Long Lost by Harlan Coben

6. Winter - Seven for a Secret by Lyndsay Faye

7. Borrow - (from my sister) The Holiday Murders by Robert Gott

8. Literature map - I use Alex Kava - this used to be Linda Fairstein but now it's Wendy Corsi Staub reading Kiss Her Goodbye

9. Summery Cover - Burning Lies by Helene Young

10a. Naughty - Promise Me by Harlan Coben

10b. Nice - Love Me to Death by Allison Brennan

11. TBR - Darkest Fear by Harlan Coben

12. TBR - The Deadhouse by Linda Fairstein

Nice list Heather!

Trevor wrote: "Rachael wrote: "Wasn't sure if I was going to do this challenge but ... having only one book left on what I thought might be an impossible Autumn Challenge, I am going to give this one a go too!

H..."

Thanks Trevor.

My list so far...

1. Long Time TBR The Obituary Writer by Ann Hood July 2013

2. Aussie Author N/R Family Secrets by Liz Byrski

3. Miles Franklin Awards Prochownik's Dream by Alex Miller

5a). Non Fiction Anne Boleyn: Fatal Attractions by Prof.G.W. Bernard

5b). Fiction The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory

6. Winter theme The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe / The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis

7. Library Book Landscape of Farewell by Alex Miller

8. Literature Map Philippa Gregory to Antonia Fraser = The Wives of Henry VIII

9. Summery cover Gone Fishing by Susan Duncan

10. Naughty and Nice a) TBA b) Nice Nantucket Sisters by Nancy Thayer

Additional books will be added as I keep scanning my TBR list.

Been so busy that I didn't realise I hadn't received a Winter invitation! Please may I join in the fun? :)

Bette BookAddict wrote: "My list so far...

1. Long Time TBR The Obituary Writer by Ann Hood July 2013

3. Miles Franklin Awards Autumn Laing by Alex Miller

5..."

Oh, Bette I loved Autumn Laing. I think it was one of my favourites of his. Not that I've read that many mind you!!! I think too it's because it's loosely ( perhaps not so loosely) based on Sunday Reed and Sidney Nolan and that whole Heidi era which I'm fascinated by. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I noticed I had given it 3 stars but changed that to 4 as I did really enjoy it. I wonder why I was initially so stingy with my rating? Your other choices are great too.

Nicola wrote: "Been so busy that I didn't realise I hadn't received a Winter invitation! Please may I join in the fun? :)"

Of course Nicola! Just prepare your list to the specifications in the first post, then post in here to keep track of and let the rest of us see your choices:) Good luck!

Melissa wrote: "I use these challenges to help my TBR! Every book is on my TBR list!"
Oh Melissa - I read Déjà Dead and then I had to read the whole series! And her writing seems to be improving as I get through

Elaine wrote: Oh, Bette I loved Autumn Laing. I think it was one of my favourites of his. Not that I've read that many mind you!!! I think too it's because it's loosely ( perhaps not so loosely) based on Sunday Reed and Sidney Nolan and that whole Heidi era which I'm fascinated by. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I noticed I had given it 3 stars but changed that to 4 as I did really enjoy it. I wonder why I was initially so stingy with my rating? Your other choices are great too."

Alex Miller is one Aust author who I know I am going to love with each new book. Thanks, I'm striving to get all my choices from my TBR (where I can) as it stands at a big 765 total.

Bette BookAddict wrote: "Elaine wrote: Oh, Bette I loved Autumn Laing. I think it was one of my favourites of his. Not that I've read that many mind you!!! I think too it's because it's loosely ( perhaps not so loosely) ba..."

Yes he really is quite talented and under rated I think. He's as good as, if not better than some other Aussie authors and yet he's probably not as well known. The way you're powering through your books Bette, I'm sure you'll have that TBR down in no time....unless of course you keep adding at the rate you're reading!!! But it's all good. :)

Elaine wrote: "Bette BookAddict wrote: "Elaine wrote: Oh, Bette I loved Autumn Laing. I think it was one of my favourites of his. Not that I've read that many mind you!!! I think too it's because it's loosely ( p..."

I'm trying not to add books at the moment but I always do when I see others reading something I'd like to read. I LOVE how much book info I get from everyone here.

I need to finish my couple of on-the-go books so I can get into the Winter books straight away.

Curse everything.

Liam wrote: "I need to finish my couple of on-the-go books so I can get into the Winter books straight away.

Curse everything."

So when do you think you'll get them finished Liam? I will email you when I'm ready to start our buddy read, but you mightn't be ready to start!

Liam wrote: "I need to finish my couple of on-the-go books so I can get into the Winter books straight away.

Curse everything."

LOL:)

Heather, that's good to hear! I've wanted to read them for so long, about time I got around to it!

Only one more sleep :D !!

Soon!!! Only a few more hours Julie;)

Brenda wrote: "Soon!!! Only a few more hours Julie;)"

YAY....I'm warming up in the wings :D

Due to what I'm still reading, I have fiddled with my list. Now to wait 11 hours to start!

Julie and I are all set to start our buddy read tomorrow. First time for both of us so will be fun!

Carolyn wrote: "Julie and I are all set to start our buddy read tomorrow. First time for both of us so will be fun!"

Yep, and really looking forward to it too! A good thrilling start with:
Malicious Intent: Anya Crichton Novel 1 by Kathryn Fox to kick off our Winter Challenge ;D

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Julie and I are all set to start our buddy read tomorrow. First time for both of us so will be fun!"

Yep, and really looking forward to it too! A good thrilling start with:
[bookco..."

I read this one a long time ago (2005) but I remember it was really good! I'm sure you'll both enjoy it!

Woo hoo is June 1st so let the Winter Challenge begin!

First up for me is Boy, Lost by Kristina Olsson.

Is a memoir and is my read a library book section of the challenge. Started reading it this morning when I woke up and already half way through - is engrossing.

What's first up for you?

My first is Bitter Greens which I am buddy reading with Tien

Phrynne wrote: "My first is Bitter Greens which I am buddy reading with Tien"

Great Book. You should both really enjoy it :)

First up will be my buddy read with Christy: The Cuckoo's Calling

I think my first up will be The Program

Zara wrote: "I think my first up will be The Program"

That sounds interesting, Zara - will be interested to see what you think...

As for what is first up for me, I've got a couple of library books I need to finish first, and NOT what I had planned to read for no. 7, although I guess I could make them my no. 7 read if I don't mange to read my original choice��

But first will either be my "real" read - Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey by The Countess Of Carnarvon or my winter cover read - The Sins of the Father by Jeffrey Archer�� And at the moment, I think I'm inclining toward the Jeffrey Archer - perhaps :-)

As well as starting Bitter Greens as my buddy read I started reading Wonder for my YA book. And it was so good I finished it all in one day!
My review
/review/show...

Ditto Valerie :). Hope it's a good read! Happy Winter everyone!!

Phrynne wrote: "As well as starting Bitter Greens as my buddy read I started reading Wonder for my YA book. And it was so good I finished it all in one day!
My review
..."

I loved your review Phrynne. I read this book last year and loved it as well for all the reasons you mentioned. It was also very close to home for me as I have a son who has a learning difficulty which has caused him no end of trouble in the schooling system. We actually pulled him out of school to homeschool him as we weren't happy with how he was being treated. It was the best thing we could have done.

Zara wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "As well as starting Bitter Greens as my buddy read I started reading Wonder for my YA book. And it was so good I finished it all in one day!
My revie..."

Thanks Zara. I did feel that the school Auggie attended was a tiny bit too perfect to be real! But that's what makes a good story. In real life it is more likely that home schooling is the better option. I'm glad it worked for you and your son:)

I've started this challenge with my non-fiction read Eugenia , which is quite an extraordinary story. It's quite riveting and has had me hooked all day.

Bah, I meant to comment here hours ago. I started on my first 1. TBR, The Cursed Towers just after midnight.

Elaine wrote: "I've started this challenge with my non-fiction read Eugenia, which is quite an extraordinary story. It's quite riveting and has had me hooked all day."

It really is very compelling and also very sad isn't it? I couldn't help but feel deeply for Eugenia.

I have finished my first for this challenge - my Buddy read with Liam - Stardust by Neil Gaiman 4��s

Review to follow

I'm getting there :P What'd you think?

Liam wrote: "I'm getting there :P What'd you think?"

Unusual! Nothing like I've ever read before, but I enjoyed it:)

What do you think so far?

My starting list:
1. Long term TBR (since Jul 2011) - Chronicles of the Tudor Queens / David Loades
2. New Release - July Family Secrets / Liz Byrski
3. Miles Franklin award Jack Maggs / Peter Carey
4. Childrens day YA - Z for Zachariah / Robert C. O'Brien
5. Real - Sith, Slayers, Stargates, + Cyborgs: Modern Mythology in the New Millennium / John Perlich
Fake - The Mystery of the Enchanted Crypt / Eduardo Mendoza
6. Winter - Winter / Simon Brown
7. National Tree Day - A Most Peculiar Malaysian Murder / Shamini Flint
8. Literature Map - Pirate Latitudes / Michael Crichton
9. Summer cover Aussie Author - That Summer / Sarah Dessen
10. Naughty - The Gods of Guilt / Michael Connelly
Nice - Darkness Hunts / Keri Arthur
I wont pick any TBRs and I find so many along the way and will add them when I do! (except this one.... 419 / Will Ferguson)

Nicola wrote: "My starting list:
1. Long term TBR (since Jul 2011) - Chronicles of the Tudor Queens / David Loades
2. New Release - J..."
Ooooo a new Liz Byrski book. Will have to keep an eye out for this.

Nicola wrote: "My starting list:
1. Long term TBR (since Jul 2011) - Chronicles of the Tudor Queens / David Loades
2. New Release - J..."

Great list Nicola:)

Brenda wrote: "Nicola wrote: "My starting list:
1. Long term TBR (since Jul 2011) - Chronicles of the Tudor Queens / David Loades
2. ..."

Thank you! Hopefully I'll get through all of them and not have to change too many!

Nicola wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Nicola wrote: "My starting list:
1. Long term TBR (since Jul 2011) - Chronicles of the Tudor Queens / [author:David L..."

I'm sure you'll give it your best shot Nicola:)