December 16, 2014

Aussie Author Challenge 2015


In 2015 I am going to take part in the Aussie Author Challenge. Go there for full details. I am a kiwi but have been led into reading some Australian authors by Australian bloggers - you do a great job.  I haven't really found any New Zealand bloggers or challenges - so Australia here I am.

Challenge Period: 1 January 2015 – 31 December 2015
WALLABY
– Read and review 3 titles written by Australian authors, of which at least 1 of those authors are female, at least 1 of those authors are male, and at least 1 of those authors are new to you;
– Fiction or non-fiction, any genre.
WALLAROO
– Read and review 6 titles written by Australian authors, of which at least 2 of those authors are female, at least 2 of those authors are male, and at least 2 of those authors are new to you;
– Fiction or non-fiction, at least 2 genres.
KANGAROO
– Read and review 12 titles written by Australian Authors of which at least 4 of those authors are female, at least 4 of those authors are male, and at least 4 of those authors are new to you;
– At least 6 fiction and at least 2 non-fiction, and at least 2 titles first published in 2014 or 2015.

I am aiming for the mid level.  Wallaroo - 6 titles.  It will be a challenge for me (... I don't read many male authors!) and I am looking forward to it.

2 female authors.

  • Come What May           Sherryl Caulfield      2nd book in her iceberg trilogy.  Historical.
  • Zac & Mia                       A. J. Betts                New to me author.  YA Contemporary
  • Bitter Greens                   Kate Forsyth            New to me author. Historical
  • Running Like China         Sophie Hardcastle     New to me author.  Memoir
2 male authors
  • The Rosie Effect            Greame Simsion       2nd in Rosie books.   Romantic comedy
  • The Book Thief               Markus Zusak           Historical Fiction -  New to me


5 comments:

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    1. Maybe! Problem being I have not found any NZ bloggers that read in any way similar to me. Although I guess anyone in the world could do it!

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  2. Good Luck with your challenge. I will look forward to your reviews!

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  3. I read a couple of Danielle Hawkins books last year set in NZ. I recommended them to a US reader, and she couldn't find them at her library. Maybe you should look into setting up some kind of international book exchange :)

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