Aussie Readers discussion

Our challenge this month is themed around things that are “new” since it’s the start of a New Year! As you read this month, look at the list of tasks below and see how many you can complete!
And as an add on, see how many Aussie authors you can incorporate into your list:)



Rules:
#1. You need to complete a minimum of three of the five categories listed below to finish this challenge. One read - one book for each category.
#2. List (and LINK) your choice of books for the challenge.
#3. Upon completion of a book, rate it and update your progress...
#4. Don't forget our guidelines HERE

The Categories:

1). Author: Read a book by an author who is new to you.
2). Debut: Read a debut novel by any author. This list might help you choose.
3). New Release: Read a book which was recently published (within the past 6 months).
4). New Year, New Series!: Read the first book in a series or trilogy that is new to you.
5). Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.

Participants

Ace
Alex
Amanda
Anna
Ashleigh
Brenda
Carolyn
Deborah
Dree
Hannah
Jane
Janine
Jennifer
Kathryn
Kerri
Li'l Owl
Lmg633
Loz
Lucinda
Lucy
MaryG2E
Maureen
Melissa
Melissa (Canada)
MichelleG
Michelle Mck
Nicola
Paget
PattyMacDotComma
Phrynne
Renee
Sally906
Sharon
Stephanie
Susan
Suzie
Tien
Tracy
Valerie
Vickie
Zoey

5/5

#1. New to me Author - Dark City by Catherine Lee 5★s AA

#2. Debut Novel - Frame by A.K. Alliss 3★s AA

#3. New Release (last 6 months) - The Three Miss Allens by Victoria Purman 4.5★s AA

#4. 1st book in series/trilogy - Kitty by Deborah Challinor 5★s AA

#5. Reader's Choice - The Soldier’s Woman by Kelly Lyonns 5★s AA

My List:

New Author: Choral Society by Prue Leith - 4★s
New Release: Barbed Wire and Cherry Blossoms by Anita Heiss - Aussie author - 5★s
Readers choice: A Zoo in My Luggage by Gerald Durrell - 3★s

5/5

1. New to me author - Fuzzy Nation by John Scalzi 5 stars

2. Debut novel - Still Life by Louise Penny 4 stars

3. New release - The Three Miss Allens by Victoria Purman 3 starsAA

4. 1st book in a series - Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger 4 stars

5. Reader's choice - Night School by Lee Child 4 stars

Nice idea, all fresh and new for the New Year. I'll definitely do four of these categories in January 2017.
1). Author: Read a book by an author who is new to you.
The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer
2). Debut: Read a debut novel by any author.
Drop by Katie Everson
3). New Release: Read a book which was recently published (within the past 6 months).
Crimes of the Father by Tom Keneally AA (pub 31 Oct 2016)
4). New Year, New Series!: Read the first book in a series or trilogy that is new to you.
A Time to Run by J.M. Peace AA (Const Sammi Willis #1)
5). Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty AA

I'm in, I will try for 5, but probably end up with 3 :-)
5/5 Books read

1.New to me Author The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald 3.5 stars
2. Debut Novel A Cold Death in Amsterdam by Anja de Jager 3.5 Stars
3.New Release (last 6 months) When Michael Met Mina by Randa Abdel-Fattah*AA 4.5 Stars
4. 1st book in series/trilogy The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater 4 Stars
5. Reader's Choice The Lamentations of Zeno by Ilija Trojanow 3 Stars

Here is my list:

5/5

#1. New to me Author:Salt Creek by Lucy Treloar 5★
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#2. Debut Novel:The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger 3★

#3. New release (last 6 months):To Capture What We Cannot Keep by Beatrice Colin 3★

#4. First book in a series/trilogy:Along Came a Spider by James Patterson 4★

#5. Reader's Choice:Wasp Season by Jennifer Scoullar> 4★

COMPLETED

1). Author: Where the Sea Takes Us: A Vietnamese Australian Story by Kim Huynh -Read 05/01
2). Debut: The Strays by Emily Bitto -Read 07/01
3). New Release: A Quiet Kind of Thunder by Sara Barnard -Read 21/01
4). New Year, New Series!: Raven Black (Shetland Island #1) by Ann Cleeves -Read 03/01
5). Reader’s Choice: Last Night I Dreamed of Peace by Dang Thuy Tram -Read 07/01

I'm choosing these five but will probably do only three, I think.

1). New Author: Market Street Cinema by Michele Machado (also a debut) READ 3.5★
2). Debut: The Dry by AUSSIE Jane Harper READ 10★
3). New Release: (Aug 2016) Only Daughter by AUSSIE Anna Snoekstra READ 3★
4). New Year, New Series!: Memory Man (Amos Decker, # 1) by David Baldacci READ 2.5★
5). Reader’s Choice: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah (another debut!) READ 4.5★

I'm in too! Ready for a fresh start :)

X 1). New Author: The Museum of Modern Love by Heather RoseAA 5★
X 2). Debut: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch 5★
X 3). New Release: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch 5★
X 4). New Year, New Series!: Crucifixion Creek by Barry Maitland AA 4★
X 5). Reader’s Choice: Gun Street Girl by Adrian McKinty AA 5★

Lovely titles coming in already :)

And I promise this is the last challenge to be release for another month ;)

I'll try for 3


1. New Author - Wattle Creek by Fiona McCallum AA 4★
4. New Series - Dead Heat by Bronwyn Parry AA 5★
5. Readers Choice - Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris 3.5★

Brenda wrote: "And I promise this is the last challenge to be release for another month ;)"

:( :( :(

With number 3.... can you read a yet-to-be released book (I.E from Net Galley)?

I'll give this a go..

1). Author: Read a book by an author who is new to you.
A Mother's Confession by Kelly Rimmer

2). Debut: Read a debut novel by any author.
The Mothers by Brit Bennett

3). New Release: Read a book which was recently published (within the past 6 months).
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

4). New Year, New Series!: Read the first book in a series or trilogy that is new to you.
Frontier Incursion by Leonie Rogers Aussie Author

5). Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
A Constellation of Vital Phenomena by Anthony Marra

1). The Watcher by Jo Robertson
2). The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
3). Finding the Raven by Patty Dickson Pieczka
4). Bad Debts (Jack Irish #1) by Peter Temple (Aussie)
5). Jet by Russell Blake

Rebecca wrote: "With number 3.... can you read a yet-to-be released book (I.E from Net Galley)?"

No sorry Rebecca - within the last 6 months :)

I'm in.

1). Author: The Strays by Emily Bitto (Aussie)
✔ 2). Debut: Red Rising
✔ 3). New Release: The Good People
✔ 4). New Year, New Series!: A Court of Thorns and Roses
5). Reader’s Choice: The Fifth Season

Completed 5/5

1). New Author: Black Ice by Sandy Curtis {AA}. 4★
2). Debut: Come Back to Me by Sara Foster {AA}. 1.5★
3). New Release: The Hating Game (Aug 2016) by Sally Thorne {AA}. 5★
4). New Year, New Series!: Saving Grace (The Button Jar #1) by Fiona McCallum {AA}. 3★
5). Reader’s Choice:Ghost by A. Zavarelli 4★

Okay I think I'll do this challenge, aiming to complete the five tasks :)

1. Author: The Call by Peadar Ó Guilín
2. Debut: Burial Rites by Hannah Kent (Aussie Author)
3. New Release: Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake
4. New Year, New Series: Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch
5. Reader's Choice: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

I'm in thanks, with a bit of doubling up across challenges so that things don't get out of control, and my list is:

1). Author: Glitter and Glue by Kelly Corrigan
2). Debut: The Ottoman Motel by Christopher Currie Aussie Author
3). New Release: Hot Milk by Deborah Levy
4). New Year, New Series!: Northern Lights by Philip Pullman
5). Reader’s Choice: Chanson douce by Leïla Slimani

I've been slacking with challenges the past couple of months but this one is definitely something I can do!

1). Author: This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab
2). Debut: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket
3). New Release: Gemina by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman (both are Aussie authors)
4). New Year, New Series!: The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski
5). Reader’s Choice: Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard

Tracy wrote: "Okay I think I'll do this challenge, aiming to complete the five tasks :)

1. Author: The Call by Peadar Ó Guilín
2. Debut: Burial Rites by [author..."

Ready player one and burial rites are great. Hope you enjoy them.

Sharon wrote: "Here is my list:

0/5

#1. New to me Author:Salt Creek by Lucy Treloar

#2. Debut Novel:The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
..."

I really loved Salt Creek. Took a little while to settle into it, but worth it. Beautiful story.

Michelle_Mck wrote: "I'm in, I will try for 5, but probably end up with 3 :-)


1.New to me Author Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley *AA
2. Debut Novel [book:The Wangs vs. the World|..."
I just picked up Words in Deep Blue from the library. Hope it is good. Planning to read over the holiday break.

My suitcase could be full of books for my January holiday! Hopefully I can get some for my ebook!

New Author - Dark Matter by Blake Crouch 5*
Debut novel - To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 5*
New release -The Whistler by John Grisham 4*
New series - Memory Man by David Baldacci 4*
Any book - Fatal Impact by Kathryn Fox 3.5* AA

I'm in. My title choices are:

1). Author The Alphabet Sisters by Monica McInerney *AA 3.5 stars

2). Debut

3). New Release Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay by J.K. Rowling 3.5 stars

4). New Year, New Series! The Camel Club by David Baldacci 3.5 stars

5). Reader’s Choice Night School by Lee Child

1). Author: Read a book by an author who is new to you.
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion *AA *completed* ✔

2). Debut: Read a debut novel by any author. This list might help you choose. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (yup, never read ANY of them at all !) completed ✔

3). New Release: Read a book which was recently published (within the past 6 months).
The Whistler by John Grisham

4). New Year, New Series!: Read the first book in a series or trilogy that is new to you.
Suspect by Michael Robotham *AA *completed * ✔

5). Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice

by Janet Evanovich ✔ completed

Will try for 4!


New author - ✔ Tirra Lirra by the River by Jessica Anderson (AA) ★★★

Debut novel - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
New release -Everybody's Fool by Richard Russo

First in series - ✔ Stiff by Shane Maloney (AA) ★★★1/2
Readers choice -

Some brilliant choices there Owl!!

I will join in this one:
1) Author new to me;The Irish Game by Matthew Hart, also doubles up for my personal Art Challenge.
2) Debut novel; The Strays by Emily Bitto. AC and AA (Nailing it here).
3) Recently published; To The Sea by Christine Dibley AA
4) First in a series new to me; The House of the Four Winds by Mercedes Lackey
5) Readers Choice; Octopus: The Ocean's Intelligent Invertebrate by Jennifer A. Mather

I have never actually read any books by any of these authors except Mercedes Lackey, though I have read quite a few articles by Mather, Anderson and Wood.

3/3

✔ 2). Debut: Looking for Alaska by John Green ★★★★ 24th Jan 17
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
✔ 3). New Release: Forgetting Foster by Dianne Touchell (AU) ★★★★ 9th Jan 17
✔ 4). New Year, New Series!: The Infernal Devices series Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare ★★★★ 18th Jan 17

Brenda wrote: "Some brilliant choices there Owl!!"

Thanks, Brenda! =o)

Valerie wrote: "I'm in thanks, with a bit of doubling up across challenges so that things don't get out of control, and my list is:

"

I always do that - I have one book in my January list that is covering 5 different challenges - this one, The year one, the extra year one, and two others - one in another goodreads group and one in another online group.

So one book - 5 ticks!!

I will go for 5

1. Author New to Me
Daughter Of Australia by Harmony Verna READ 5*
2. Debut Novel
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy READ 2*
3. New Release
The Good People by Hannah Kent(AA) READ 3*
4. First Book in a Series
Mastermind by Helen Goltz(AA) READ 3*
5. Reader's Choice
Food, Sex and Money by Liz Byrski(AA) READ 4*

Sally906 wrote: "
I always do that - I have one book in my January list that is covering 5 different challenges - this one, The year one, the extra year one, and two others - one in another goodreads group and one in another online group.

So one book - 5 ticks!! .."

That's awesome Sally!

Two Aussie authors in my challenge
1. Author new to me: My Sister Rosa by Justine Larbalestier
3. New release: Into the Darkness: the mysterious death of Phoebe Handsjuk by Robin Bowles
5. Reader's choice: Leonard: My Fifty-Year Friendship with a Remarkable Man by William Shatner

I'm in (only 1 AA, though)! Click star rating to see each review once it is published. AA = Aussie author.

Progress: 5/5

★★★☆☆ Author: The Vegetarian by Han Kang (2007)
★★★☆☆ Debut: Liesmith by Alis Franklin (2014) (AA)
★★★★☆ New Release: Hag-Seed by Margaret Atwood (2016)
★★★☆☆ New Series: The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith (1955)
★★★★☆ Reader's Choice: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams (1987)



★☆ ♥

1. Aussie Author: Dark Clouds on the Mountain by John Tully

2. Debut: Snakewood by Adrian Selby : This one (genre: fantasy) I've put on the back burner until I get more time to put my head around it.

4. New series: The Sea Detective by Mark Douglas-Home

5. Readers Choice: Zigzag: A Nameless Detective Collection by Bill Pronzini

Alex great you're joining us! You don't have any Aussie authors in your titles though?

This is my first challenged I've tried, although been in the group for a while. Bring on Summer Holidays!

1). Author: Killing Floor by Lee Child READ
2). Debut: TBA
3). New Release: TBA
4). New Year: The Maze Runnerby James Dashner
5). Reader’s Choice: Close Your Eyes by Michael Robotham READ

Progress 2 / 5

Lmg633 wrote: "This is my first challenged I've tried, although been in the group for a while. Bring on Summer Holidays!

1). Author: Killing Floor by Lee Child
2). Debut: TBA
3). New R..."

Glad you have decided to join in! Good luck with your reads:)

Lmg633 wrote: "This is my first challenged I've tried, although been in the group for a while. Bring on Summer Holidays!

1). Author: Killing Floor by Lee Child
2). Debut: TBA
3). New R..."

Nice choices there! Welcome :)

Brenda wrote: "Alex great you're joining us! You don't have any Aussie authors in your titles though?"

Fixed, John Tully would be upset if you didn't acknowledge him as an Aussie.

Sally906 wrote: "Valerie wrote: "I'm in thanks, with a bit of doubling up across challenges so that things don't get out of control, and my list is:

"

I always do that - I have one book in my January list that is..."

I'm still on my trainer-wheels so I'll take one challenge at a time. Still have to work out how to get the book covers on the list.

Alex wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Alex great you're joining us! You don't have any Aussie authors in your titles though?"

Fixed, John Tully would be upset if you didn't acknowledge him as an Aussie."

No problems Alex :)

I've got at least 3, maybe 4, books lined up for January that will work for this.

1). New to me author -The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith - AA - 4.5★
2). Debut novel - Palace of Tears by Julian Leatherdale - AA - 3.5★
3). New Release (within the past 6 months) - N/A
4). First book in a series - Blue Monday by Nicci French - 4★
5). Reader’s Choice - Maralinga by Judy Nunn - AA - 5★

1). New author - Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
4). New series - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
5). Readers choice - Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon

Lovely to have you join us Hannah :) Are you able to find an Aussie author in your choices? I'll add your post to the beginning of the challenge too.