Aussie Readers discussion

For our September Challenge we are asking you to put on your thinking caps and write part of the challenge yourselves.

Study our selected book and find ways to link it to other books you would like to read. Make sure you justify your reason for the link.

You can choose to read :-
Easy level: 3 books (at least 1 Aussie author)
Medium level: 6 books (at least 2 Aussie authors)
Hard level: 9 books (at least 3 Aussie authors)

The book is The Last Of The Bonegilla Girls by Victoria Purman

Here are some examples of possible links - use these if you like and/or create your own.

*The book is Historical Fiction
* Set in Australia
* Female author
* People on the cover
* Water on the cover
* Title begins with L

Make sure you post the links and covers of your books so we can all see them and remember to mark your Aussie author books.

And don't forget our Guidelines HERE

Ace
Amy
Angel
Brad
Brenda
Carolyn
Diana
Heather
Jacm
Jane
Janine
Jazzy
Jeanette
Jennifer
Kerri
Krystal
Kylie
Kylie D
Laura
Li'l Owl
Loren
MaryG2E
Mell
MichelleG
Nicola
Phrynne
Sally
Sharah
Sharon
Shirley
Suzie
Tanya
Tien
Trish
Valerie
Zoey

September Challenge 2018 - Book Match
Level: Hard
9/9

1. Set in Australia
A Gem of a Problem by Irene Sauman AA 3 stars
2. Female author.
Murder in Chinatown by Victoria Thompson 4 stars
3. Aussie author.
The Other Wife by Michael Robotham AA 5 stars
4. Historical Fiction
The Body at the Tower by Y.S. Lee 4 stars
5. Author's name is Victoria
A Murder for the Books by Victoria Gilbert 4 stars
6. Published in 2018
The Far-Back Country by Kate Lyons AA3 stars
7. Girls suffering the results of war
Good Time Coming by C.S. Harris 4 stars
8. Published in April
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire 4 stars
9. Title starts with L
Lost For Words by Stephanie Butland4 stars

September Challenge 2018 - Book Match
Level: Hard
10/10

1) Historical Fiction - Auschwitz Lullaby by Mario Escobar 5★s 7/9/18
2) Female Author - Table For Eight by Tricia Stringer 5★s 16/9/18 AA
3) Set in Australia - Retribution by Richard Anderson 4★s 6/9/18 AA
4) An Australian author - Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty 4★s 15/9/18 AA
5) Hills in background - The Wolf Hour by Sarah Myles 4★s 1/9/18 AA
6) "Girls" in title - Perfect Girls by Alison James 4★s 14/9/18
7) People on cover - The Ruby Heart by Ashley Capes 5★s 3/9/18 AA
8) Water on cover - Malice by Jennifer Jaynes 4★s 19/9/18
9) Referring to females - Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter 4★s 18/9/18
10) Title starts with L - Leverage in Death by J.D. Robb 5★s 2/9/18

September Challenge 2018 - Book Match
Level: Easy
3/3

1. Female Author - A Lesson in Secrets by Jacqueline Winspear 3★
2. Six Word Title - The House on Burra Burra Lane by Jennie Jones AA 3.5★
3. Set in Aus - Who Killed Angelique? by Emma Darcy AA 3★

My unimaginative matches:
Level Easy
2/3

✅ Aussie Author- Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton AA
✅ Sky on the cover Scrublands by Chris Hammer AA
Gold lettering in the title - White Gold by Rachel Amphlett AA

September Challenge 2018 - Book Match
Level: Hard
9/9

1. Female Author
Rock Revenge: Alex's Story by Candy J. Starr AA 4 stars

2. Aussie Author
The House on Jindalee Lane by Jennie Jones AA 4 stars

3. Gold Lettering in the title
White Gold by Rachel Amphlett AA 4.5 stars

4. Girl on cover
Tallowood Bound by Karly LaneAA 4 stars

5. Water on cover
Whitsunday Dawn by Annie Seaton AA 5 stars

6. Title starts with L
Liar Liar by James Patterson & Candice Fox AA 4 stars

7. Published in April
Burnt by Karly Lane AA 4 stars

8. Published in 2018
Serpentine by Laurell K. Hamilton 4 stars

9. Authors name written in blue
Goldenhand by Garth Nix AA 3 stars

Good choices coming in already guys!

I have a question before I select my books. Can I select the book we are matching to?

🌷📖🌷📖🌷SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE 2018 BOOK MATCH 🌷📖🌷📖🌷

Hard Level: 9/9
Aussie Authors: 3/3

✅ 1. A book set in the 1950s
Tigers in Red Weather - Liza Klaussmann
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✅ 2. A book set in or author from Hungary
In Praise of Older Women - Stephen Vizinczey
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

✅ 3. A book set in or author from Greece
Eleni - Nicholas Gage
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

✅ 4. A book set in or author from Italy
Christ Stopped at Eboli - Carlo Levi
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✅ 5. A book about or by an emigrant or refugee
The Land of Green Plums - Herta Müller
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

✅ 6. A book about loss
Requiem for a Wren - Nevil Shute *Aussie Author
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

✅ 7. A book about friendship
Lucky Us - Amy Bloom
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

✅ 8. A book set in Australia
Raisins and Almonds - Kerry Greenwood *Aussie Author
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

✅9. A book by an Australian author
Ruddy Gore - Kerry Greenwood *Aussie Author
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Mell wrote: "I have a question before I select my books. Can I select the book we are matching to?"

Lol! No Mell:)
I recommend that you read it sometime though. It is a good book!

Phrynne wrote: "Mell wrote: "I have a question before I select my books. Can I select the book we are matching to?"

Lol! No Mell:)
I recommend that you read it sometime though. It is a good book!"

Lol, worth a shot! It's on my TBR :)

MaryG2E wrote: "Yes, Phrynne, please count me in for this challenge at the easy level, i.e. 3 books.

AR September 2018 Challenge - Book Match
Level: 3 books, including 1 AA
Duration: 01/09/18 - 30/09/18
Progress:..."

Not sure how your #1 matches Mary, as it was only released in April this year. And I wouldn't call it a humorous book - more a sad and tragic story lined with hope :)

You could still read the same books but title them differently :)

Here are my selections for the easy level: 0/3

Female author
Pretty Baby by Mary Kubica

6 word title
How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks read 19.09.18 - 4★

Australian author
Blood Ties by J.D. Nixon (AA)

Can you mark your Aussie author please Mell? Thanks :)

Level: Easy

Progress: 3/3

1. Set in Australia
Cedar Valley by Holly Throsby (AA) Review Here

2. Historical Fiction
The Son of Porthos: Or, the Death of Aramis by Alexandre Dumas Review Here

3. Female Author
Asylum by Madeleine Roux Review here

September Challenge 2018 - Book Match
Level: Medium
6/6

1) Multiple main female characters - I Know a Secret by Tess Gerritsen 4*

2) Title starts with 'L' - Louisiana Longshot by Jana Deleon 3.5*

3) Female Australian author - Death Mask by Kathryn Fox AA 3.5*

4) Published 2018 - Night Moves by Jonathan Kellerman 3*

5) Hills in the cover background - Black Out by Lisa Unger 2*

6) Aussie author - The Wreckage by Michael Robotham AA 4*



Level : Hard - added another 3 books
7) Main character female : Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb 4*
8) Fence on the cover - You Don't Know Me by Imran Mahmood 2.5*
9) Australian author - Under the Cold Bright Lights by Garry Disher AA 4*

Everyone linked to here.

Brenda wrote: "Can you mark your Aussie author please Mell? Thanks :)"

Oh, didn't think I would have to since that was my link to the book. Fixed though :)

Mell wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Can you mark your Aussie author please Mell? Thanks :)"

Oh, didn't think I would have to since that was my link to the book. Fixed though :)"

Haha!! Doh! Must be time for me to go to bed I think Mell ;) Thanks!!

Level: Easy
0/3

1. Author surname starts with P and ends in MAN
The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman

2. Water on cover
Une nouvelle vie by Françoise Bourdin

3. Features a small Australian country town
The Dry by Jane Harper

Internet access a bit dodgy at the moment - here are my picks - doing easy:

Easy level: 3 books (at least 1 Aussie author)
Match books to: The Last Of The Bonegilla Girls by Victoria Purman

The Rain Never Came by Lachlan Walter – AA - 5★s
(both Australian Authors)

The Artisan Heart by Dean Mayes - AA - 5★s
(Both set in Australia)

The House At The End Of The Street by Jennie Jones – AA - 3★s
(Both Female Authors)

Easy level for me (3 books - 1 AA)

✔ 1. A book about Aussie women: Four Respectable Ladies Seek Part-time Husband by Barbara Toner AA 3.5★

✔ 2. A book about surviving WWII: My Real Name Is Hanna by Tara Lynn Masih 5★

✔ 3. A book by an Australian woman: The Ones You Trust by Caroline Overington AA 4★

Easy: 3/3

1. A book by a female Aussie author: A Thousand Perfect Notes by C.G. Drews AA 5★

2. A book starting with 'L': The Lady Elizabeth by Alison Weir 3★

3. A book with 6 words in the title: Topics About Which I Know Nothing by Patrick Ness 4★

Jacm wrote: "Easy: 0/3

1. A book by a female Aussie author: A Thousand Perfect Notes by C.G. Drews AA

2. A book starting with 'L': [book:Lord John and the Brotherhood of the ..."

Absolutely LOVED A Thousand Perfect Notes! Hope you enjoy it!

Medium level-

A historical novel by a female Aussie Author Songwoman by Ilka Tampke

A genre fiction, literary fiction novel by a female author who grew up in Australia and South Africa In the Garden of the Fugitives by Ceridwen Dovey

Valerie wrote: "Level: Easy
0/3

1. Author surname starts with P and ends in MAN
The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman

2. Water on cover
Une nouvelle vie by Françoi..."</i>

Valerie, I saw your post and your choice to read [book:The Dry, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Also, when you get to that point, I'd love to discuss the end with you.

I'm in for the easy level / 3 books. I will start my search today!

September Book Match Challenge
Level Easy - 1 AA
🍁 3/3

Selected Book:
The Last Of The Bonegilla Girls by Victoria Purman


Match: People on the Cover
1. The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan AA 5★'s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Match: Main Character is Female
2. The Darkest Thread by Jen Blood 3★'s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Match: Female Author
3. Burning Ridge by Margaret Mizushima 5★'s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

September Challenge 2018 - Book Match
Level: Medium
6/6
✔1. Aussie Author Searching for Schindler: A Memoir AA
✔2. 6 word title The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon
✔3. Female Author The Bell Jar
✔4. About friends When We Were Friends
✔5.'Girl' in title The Home for Unwanted Girls
✔6. Set in Aus. The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale Ladies Book Club AA

Linked to here.
Some very clever ideas everyone!

I can only get The Last Of The Bonegilla Girls, if I buy the audio book. Any suggestions?

Heather wrote: "I can only get The Last Of The Bonegilla Girls, if I buy the audio book. Any suggestions?"

You can't use the book to match to Heather, so you don't need it :)

Angel wrote: "Medium level-

A historical novel by a female Aussie Author Songwoman by Ilka Tampke

A genre fiction, literary fiction novel by a female author who grew up in Aus..."

Looking forward to the rest of your choices Angel :)

September Challenge 2018 - Book Match
Level: TBA
3/3

I'm working on connections now and will update my commitment when I'm happy with my plans ;p

1. It has ties to Hungary: Budapest Noir (Bűnös Budapest #1) by Vilmos Kondor -Read 16/9

2. It has ties to Italy: My Italian Bulldozer by Alexander McCall Smith -Read 29/9

3. It has ties to Greece: The Taint of Midas (The Greek Detective #2) by Anne Zouroudi

4. Set in Australia: Burning Fields by Alli Sinclair AA -Read 27/9

5. Set in rural Victoria: The Diggers Rest Hotel (Charlie Berlin #1) by Geoffrey McGeachin AA

6. Set post WW-II (1950s): Blackwattle Creek (Charlie Berlin #2) by Geoffrey McGeachin AA

The Last Of The Bonegilla Girls is set in Australia Tien :) Perhaps instead of "set in" you could put "it has ties to.."

This is my first time doing a challenge so I'll do the Easy level.
1. Water on the cover- The Secrets at Ocean's Edge (AA)
2. Australian author- Into the Fog (AA)
3. Female author-The Little Café of Second Chances (AA)

Brenda wrote: "The Last Of The Bonegilla Girls is set in Australia Tien :) Perhaps instead of "set in" you could put "it has ties to..""

Ah yes, that's a better way to phrase it, thanks, Brenda!

Good choices Tien and Sharah. Your names are linked.

Ok, this is my first time in but let me give it a go!! Hopefulyl the links and stuff work because, hey, new.

September Challenge 2018 - Book Match
Level: Easy
2/3

1. Historical Fiction
The War Bride - Pamela Hart (AA)

2. Set in Australia
A Month of Sundays - Liz Byrski (AA) read 09/09/18 3 stars

3. Female author
Abandoned - Allison Brennan read 3/09/18 5 stars

Tien wrote: "Brenda wrote: "The Last Of The Bonegilla Girls is set in Australia Tien :) Perhaps instead of "set in" you could put "it has ties to..""

Ah yes, that's a better way to phrase it, t..."

You're welcome Tien :)

Tanya wrote: "Ok, this is my first time in but let me give it a go!! Hopefulyl the links and stuff work because, hey, new.

September Challenge 2018 - Book Match
Level: Easy
0/3

1. Historical Fiction
The War Br..."

Welcome Tanya :) Your first two choices are brilliant IMO :)

September Challenge 2018 - Book Match
Level: Easy
3/3

Woman on cover - Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani
Female Aussie Author - Force of Nature by Jane Harper AA
Sky on cover - Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer

Welcome to the challenge Tanya and Diana. Your names are linked.

Phrynne wrote: "Good choices Tien and Sharah. Your names are linked."

Thank you!

Phrynne wrote: "Welcome to the challenge Tanya and Diana. Your names are linked."

Thank you Phrynne.

September Challenge 2018 - Book Match
Level: Easy

3/3

1. Female author: Sapphire Falls by Fleur McDonald AA 5★

2. Aussie author: Bluebottle by Belinda Castles AA 4★

3. Title that begins with the letter L: Little Gods Jenny Ackland AA

Welcome Sharon:) You are linked.

Thank you, Phrynne. I've been lagging behind once again in my reading and my challenges. Feel a bit guilty joining seeing as I haven't completed other challenges.

I don't think finishing is important really Sharon:) I get the most pleasure out of the planning. If it doesn't work out well, that's life isn't it!!!