Aussie Readers discussion

Here I plan to read as many Galley or advance reader copies as I can manage along with my other reads.

Way to go Jools! Good luck :)

Another great challenge

Great challenge Jools!

My first book for this challenge was released in 2014 and is the first in a trilogy called The Belltree Trilogy by Barry Maitland, who is an Australian author.
This is a book I recieved from Netgalley

#1.

From NetGalley,

Crucifixion Creek by Barry Maitland (Au. author)

Excellent start to a series! 5★s

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#2.

From NetGalley,

The River House by Janita Cunnington. (Au. author)

Slightly disappointing 3★s

My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#3.
From NetGalley,

Running Against the Tide by Amanda Ortlepp

An enjoyable read with lots of twists to keep you guessing. 4★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#4.
From NetGalley,

As Ever, Pudd by Anita Ann Caruso

A true never ending love story. 4★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#5.
From NetGalley,

Fall by Candice Fox

Consistently great crime series 4★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#6..

Spirits of the Ghan by Judy Nunn

Excellent read 5★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#7.

The Clairvoyant's Glasses by Helen Goltz

Loved it! 5★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#8.

Darkest Place by Jaye Ford

Not as good as Already Dead inmo but still good. 4★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#9.

Lost Girls by Angela Marsons

Absolutely brilliant!! 5★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#10.

The Widow by Fiona Barton

This one had me engrossed right up until the end 4★s

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This completes my first ten books in this challenge:
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☼♄Jülie wrote: "#1.

Crucifixion Creek by Barry Maitland

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reading now.
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I'll be interested to read your review Julie, as I've got this one on my TBR list. I like Barry Maitland's writing.

MaryG2E wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "#1.

Crucifixion Creek by Barry Maitland
...... reading now.
"I'll be interested to read your review Julie, as I've got this one on my TBR list. I..."

It gets a good rap from our fellow GR friends Mary and was recommended to me, not far in as yet but it sounds good :)

Loved it!

#11.

Cambodia Noir by Nicholas Seeley

This was just great!
Highly recommended reading for lovers of a well executed (no pun intended) darkly compelling mystery. 5★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#12.

My Name is Leon by Kit de Waal

Moving and sometimes amusing 4★s

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#13.

Entry Island by Peter May

What a great read it was! Highly recommended 4★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#14.

Wild Lands by Nicole Alexander

A thoroughly absorbing read. 4★s

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#15.

A Time to Run by J.M. Peace

WoW, for a debut novel this is impressive... 5★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#16.

All These Perfect Strangers by Aoife Clifford

Because it was a good debut crime mystery I gave it 3★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#17.

You by Caroline Kepnes.

This is one seriously creepy book...Creep factor 4!
4★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#18.

What Matters Most by Dianne Maguire

Excellent debut about sensitive issues! 5★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#19.

book: Tom Houghton by Todd Alexander

I really like this book, it needs to be read! 5★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#20.

Missing by Melanie Casey

Crime with a good paranormal bent 4★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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This completes my second ten books for this challenge:

#21.

You Can Trust Me by Sophie McKenzie

This one didn't have me biting my nails, I thought it had the potential to be a lot better but got too drawn out to be compelling. 3★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#22.

Finished last night All That is Lost Between Us by Sara Foster

I thought this left a few loose threads hanging at the end. Still a good read 4★s.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#23.

Play Dead by Angela Marsons

A riveting read...5★s well earned stars.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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#24.

The Twisted Knot: Constable Sammi Willis #2 by J.M. Peace

A riveting read 4★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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#25.

Golden Hope by Johanna Nicholls

Thoroughly intriguing with an element of mystery 5★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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#26.

The Forgotten Woman by Angela Marsons

I really enjoy this author's writing, this was nothing like her D.I. Kim Stone books, yet it was hard to put down all the same 5★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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#27.

The Word Game by Steena Holmes

Every parent, grandparent and young adult should read this, although the subject is difficult at times, it is very easy to read and once started, hard to stop. 5★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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#28.

My review for The Letter by Kathryn Hughes

I really enjoyed this one, a nice focussed read :) 4★s

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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#29.

Dear Mother by Angela Marsons.

Love this author! 5★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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#30.

My review for The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald

A nice quirky read 4★s

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Another ten books down making a total 30 so far.





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#31.

All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood

A very thought provoking read. 5★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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#32.

Missing by Melanie Casey

An easy 4★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
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#33.

River Run by Nicole Alexander

A family saga that will keep you guessing. 4★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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#34.

The Mistake I Made by Paula Daly

I will read more from this author. 3.5★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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#35.

The Killing Game by J.S. Carol

I will most certainly be looking for more from this author. 5★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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#36.

Blood Lines by Angela Marsons

Certainly a hard act to follow. 5★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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#37.

The Separation by Dinah Jefferies


Really enjoyed this family saga 4★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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#38.

The Joyce Girl by Annabel Abbs

A bit drawn out 3★s

Review to follow: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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These last eight books complete this challenge.

☼♄Jülie wrote: "#15.
A Time to Run by J.M. Peace
WoW, for a debut novel this is impressive... 5★s
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show......"

I know you're avoiding Netgalley Jools but the second book in this series The Twisted Knot: Constable Sammi Willis #2 is available if you're interested (I have requested it).

Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "#15.
A Time to Run by J.M. Peace
WoW, for a debut novel this is impressive... 5★s
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show......"

Thanks Carolyn I did see...and I did succumb ;) still waiting for their response...hope they still like me a bit! :) I loved A Time to Run: Constable Sammi Willis #1.

I received it, read it and have reviewed it! Loved it!

Brenda wrote: "I received it, read it and have reviewed it! Loved it!"
Recieved it, haven't read or reviewed it as yet ;)

LOL!

Brenda wrote: "LOL!"

:D but won't be too long!

#39.

I'm sure I've missed a couple somewhere but I am calling it here at 38 books read for this Galley Book challenge 2016.

I have finally added all of my entries for this challenge and called it complete. I hope I haven't caused you lots of notifications Brenda with my adding and editing?! It's been doing my head in trying to catch up with my entries as I fell behind in recent months...I hope never to do that again! :[

Haha! Congratulations Jools and well done! Great result and I bet NetGalley is happy too ;)

Brenda wrote: "Haha! Congratulations Jools and well done! Great result and I bet NetGalley is happy too ;)"

Thanks Brenda, lol my NetGalley shelf doesn't seem to get any shorter though! I can't resist those books!! ;)

Congratulations Jools! You've had some great books too from NetGalley. It's very hard to resist asking for books when they have so many good ones :)

Carolyn wrote: "Congratulations Jools! You've had some great books too from NetGalley. It's very hard to resist asking for books when they have so many good ones :)"

Thanks Carolyn, yeah I've been digging holes in the sand books too ;)

☼♄Jülie  wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Haha! Congratulations Jools and well done! Great result and I bet NetGalley is happy too ;)"

Thanks Brenda, lol my NetGalley shelf doesn't seem to get any shorter though! I can't re..."

I've stopped looking - I have mine down to 6 now :)

Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie  wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Haha! Congratulations Jools and well done! Great result and I bet NetGalley is happy too ;)"

Thanks Brenda, lol my NetGalley shelf doesn't seem to get any shorter ..."

I wish! :)

Great challenge Julie. Now you can go add some more. I know you want to ;)
I have my eye on a couple but want to finish some others before I request. Netgalley is too good.

Veronica ⭐️ wrote: "Great challenge Julie. Now you can go add some more. I know you want to ;)
I have my eye on a couple but want to finish some others before I request. Netgalley is too good."

Nnnnnnoooooooooooooooooo! I dooooooo!

Bahaha