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September Challenge - Australian Fiction
Woo hooI'll be in it! Historical, YA and Contemporary.
I am going to be reading:
Young Adult –
Sea Hearts by Margo LanaganHistorical –
Palace of Tears by Julian Leatherdale
The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion
Nice concept, dear Mods. I'm absolutely up for this challenge. Actual titles to be advised later but my three, which are some of my favourite genres are:Historical fiction
Crime/Suspense/Mystery/Thriller
Contemporary
Great to read and support our Aussie authors, and read stories that relate to our setting, our culture.
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And I'm definitely in!!
I think you do a good job incorporating Aussie only authors in all of our challenges Brenda.
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Thanks Sally:) But it's "we" isn't it;) lol
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1. Young Adult -
2. Historical -
3. Crime/Mystery/Suspense/Thriller -
4. Fantasy/SciFi -
5. Contemporary -
Subject to change as usual:)
Can't refuse...this is right up my alley! ☀ September Challenge ☀
Young Adult -->
Historical -->
Crime/Suspense/Mystery/Thriller -->
Fantasy/SciFi -->
Contemporary -->
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Historical Fiction: Port of No Return
Crime: Double Exposure
Fantasy: Blaze of Glory
(And I'll try and meet my writing dealine too! And a backlog of review books Madness! I LOVE it!)
Here is my list :Young Adult: Cooper Bartholomew Is Dead by Rebecca James
Historical: Paper Daisies by Kim Kelly
Contempary: Season of Shadow and Light by Jenn J. McLeod
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I need to decide on mine, but am enjoying reading everyone else's choices!
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I think I can mange this one. I have quite a few Aussie authors of various genres to choose from. Will have a look and post them here shortly. Thanks Brenda and Mods for keeping us challenged. :)
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I think I can manage to do threeContemporary Last Chance Cafe 4 stars
Historical All That I Am
Crime Suspense The Natural Way of Things5 stars
Titles advised later. Depends if particular books arrive in time.
Have added fantasy Troll Mountain 4 star read
My choicesContemporary -The Life of I: Updated Edition: The New Culture of Narcissism READING
Crime Fiction Crucifixion Creek READ - BRILLIANT 5*
Crime FictionPlease Don't Leave Me Here Read 3.5-4*
YA Graffiti Moon READ 5* Will make you smile
Fantasy/sci fi Clade READ 4* - Melancholy...with a dash of optimism
Contemporary Leap Read 4*
This one should be easy Brenda!Here are my choices:
Young Adult: The Heir by Lynne Stringer
Historical: Bereft by Chris Womersley
Crime /Suspense/Mystery/Thriller: Promise by Tony Cavanaugh
Fantasy/SciFi: The Witches of Eileanan by Kate Forsyth
Contemporary: Addition by Toni Jordan
I'm in. Catching up on my Aussie author challenge for this one too. Thanks Brenda :)
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I'm going to read:Young adult
Pink
Fantasy/sci-fi
Long Days in Paradise
Contemporary
Season of Shadow and Light
Sorry about the book change but again Thank you phrynne and Brenda for enlightening me that First World is not contemporary:)
:)
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Young adult
Pink
Fantasy/sci-fi
Long Days in Paradise
Contemporary
First World
:)"
More Aussie authors I haven't heard of before Georgia! Well done:)
Mod
Young adult
Pink
Fantasy/sci-fi
Long Days in Paradise
Contemporary
First World
:)"
Actually Phrynne is right Georgia - that one is Paranormal/Fantasy. You can still read that one, but you'll need to choose another for Contemporary:)
Hi. Thanks for the invite. Here are my choices:YA: Cloudwish
Contemporary:
In the QuietMystery: The Husband's Secret or Big Little Lies - depending on which one I can borrow.
I am in.I will do
Young Adult Lirael
Historical Bitter Greens
Crime/Suspense/Mystery/Thriller would Bronwyn Parry be ok?
As Darkness Falls
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YA: Cloudwish
Contemporary:
In the QuietMystery: ..."
Great choices Bianca...I want to read In the Quiet too so I'll be interested in your thoughts!
I got In the Quiet and Cloudwish on NetGalley, so I have to read them. So this challenge fits in well with my huge NG shelf. :-)
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Young Adult
Tomorrows Child by Starr WestHistorical
South of Darkness by John MarsdenCrime /Suspense/Mystery/Thriller
KILLING JODIE by Janet Fife-YeomansFantasy/SciFi
Contest by Matthew ReillyContemporary
Behind the Scenes by Kathryn White
Just a quick query for you Mods. Does non-fiction count as a genre? I have a book in mind that's Australian history/nonfiction.
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Contemporary literature is literature with its setting generally after World War II. And is not another genre - Fantasy, Romance etc...
https://www.goodreads.com/genres/cont...
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No this challenge is for Australian Fiction Elaine...sorry:)
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1. YA. A Corner of White by Jaclyn Moriarty ✓ 4 stars
2. HF. The Diggers Rest Hotel by Geoffrey McGeachin ✓ 4 stars
3. Crime. Assassin by Tara Moss ✓ 3 stars
4. Fantasy. Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn ✓ 3 stars
5. Contemporary The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty ✓ 4 stars
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Finding Home or Behind the Scenes work?"
Yes they would both work Anna:)
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1. YA. A Corner of White by Jaclyn Moriarty
2. HF. The Diggers Rest Hotel by Geoffrey McGeachin
3. Crime. ..."
Good picks Phrynne!
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You're welcome:)
Brenda wrote: "Anna wrote: "so would eitherFinding Home or Behind the Scenes work?"
Yes they would both work Anna:)"
cool thanks :)
My choices....not set in concrete of course!! Young Adult: Looking for Alibrandi
by Melina Marchetta.Contemporary: Addition
by Toni Jordan.Mystery/Thriller: The Lost Swimmer
by Ann Turner.
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And yours Anna:)
Brenda wrote: "Ooh I like your choices Elaine!And yours Anna:)"
Thanks Brenda. This was a very timely challenge. Nat and I were talking about Looking for Alibrandi at work today. She was saying I should absolutely read it and I said I would if it fitted into a challenge and here it is!!!
Brenda wrote: "Georgia wrote: "I'm going to read:Young adult
Pink
Fantasy/sci-fi
Long Days in Paradise
Contemporary
First World
:)"
Actually Phrynne is right Geo..."
Yes thank you for enlightening me on. My brain didn't click. I will get back to everyone on a different book.
Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Ooh I like your choices Elaine!And yours Anna:)"
Thanks Brenda. This was a very timely challenge. Nat and I were talking about Looking for Alibrandi at work today. Sh..."
It's a great choice Elaine, I just read it recently and loved it.
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Books mentioned in this topic
Leap (other topics)Cooper Bartholomew Is Dead (other topics)
Paper Daisies (other topics)
Season of Shadow and Light (other topics)
Desperate Deception (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
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Myfanwy Jones (other topics)
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To qualify you need to read at least three (3) books by Australian authors from the following genres - and only ONE PER GENRE
Young Adult
Historical
Crime/Suspense/Mystery/Thriller
Fantasy/SciFi
Contemporary
When you have chosen your books, list AND LINK your choices here in the thread:)
Some links to help you choose!
Best Australian YA Books
Historical Fiction: Australia
Australian Crime Fiction
Best Australian Fantasy Reads
Books by Australian Authors
Don't forget the new challenge guidelines here
Relax in our first month of Spring and enjoy a great range of Aussie talent!