Aussie Readers discussion

If the late David Bowie could be a hero just for one day –we can surely all be heroes for a whole month.

I have selected 12 fictional superheroes and you can choose which ones you want to be during August. You can be 3, 6 or 9 different heroes – but you only need to pick one of the tasks offered.

3 heroes = 3 Books (1 must be by an Australian author)
6 heroes = 6 Books (2 must be by Australian authors)
9 heroes = 9 Books (3 must be by Australian authors)

DON'T FORGET

1. Our guidelines HERE

2. Please include pictures of the book covers especially when the task requires something to be on the cover - for example if you pick the task that needs a cat or a specific colour on the cover - then we need to see those covers as we don't have time to click on each link to go and check :)

Here are the heroes:

Batman
*Read a book that has an orphan as a character; or
*A book that has a detective MC

Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman; or
*A translated book (let us know what language it has been translated from)

Captain America
*Read a book set during WW2; or
*A book set in the USA

Thor
*Read a book based on mythology - e.g. Greek, Roman or Nordic gods; or
*A book that has a day of the week in the title

Iron Man
*Read a book that has an inventor and/or scientist playing a major role; or
*A book that has something metal on the cover

The Hulk
*Read a book that has shapeshifters of some description; or
*A book that deals with mental health

Superman
*Read a book that has a male MC going through a crisis; or
*A book set in space

The Flash
*Read a novella (short book – less than 125 pages allowed in this ONE instance); or
*A book that has a red cover

Aquaman
*Read a book that is set in, on or around water; or
*A book that has a blue cover

Spiderman
*Read a book set in a school; or
*A book with an urban setting

Black Panther
*Read a book with a cat on the cover; or
*A book set in Africa

Elektra
*Read a book featuring a kick-ass female MC; or
*A book set in Asia/with an Asian influence

Participants


Ace
Amy
Ashleigh
Bec
Brad
Brenda
Carolyn
Clare
Deborah
Diana
Heather
Helen
Jacm
Jacqui
Jane
Jazzy
Jennifer
Kerri_M
Kylie
KylieMaree
Krystal
Lainey
Li'l Owl
LittleAussieBookOwl
Loren
MaryG2E
Mell
MichelleG
Nicola
PattyMacDotComma
Phrynne
Rob
Roxanne
Sally906
Sarah
Steve
Sue
Tien
Trevor
Trish
Valerie
Zoey

August - We can be heroes - for just one month!

3 heroes = 3 Books (1 must be by an Australian author)
6 heroes = 6 Books (2 must be by Australian authors)
9 heroes = 9 Books (3 must be by Australian authors)

9/9

Here are the heroes:

Batman
*Read a book that has an orphan as a character; or
*A book that has a detective MC

Murder at Pooch Park by Cindy Bell 4★s 10/8/18

Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman; or
*A translated book (let us know what language it has been translated from)

Fatal Inheritance by Rachel Rhys 5★s 3/8/18

Captain America
*Read a book set during WW2; or
*A book set in the USA

A Gathering of Secrets by Linda Castillo 5★s 4/8/18

Thor
*Read a book based on mythology - e.g. Greek, Roman or Nordic gods; or
*A book that has a day of the week in the title

Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris 4★s 21/8/18

Iron Man
*Read a book that has an inventor and/or scientist playing a major role; or
*A book that has something metal on the cover

The Hulk
*Read a book that has shapeshifters of some description; or
*A book that deals with mental health

Superman
*Read a book that has a male MC going through a crisis; or
*A book set in space

Hey Brother by Jarrah Dundler 3.5★s 5/8/18 AA

The Flash
*Read a novella (short book – less than 125 pages allowed in this ONE instance); or
*A book that has a red cover

The Prodigal Son by Sulari Gentill 4★s 5/8/18 AA

Aquaman
*Read a book that is set in, on or around water; or
*A book that has a blue cover

The Lost Valley by Jennifer Scoullar 5★s 15/8/18 AA

Spiderman
*Read a book set in a school; or
*A book with an urban setting

The Right Place by Carla Caruso 5★s 13/8/18 AA

Black Panther
*Read a book with a cat on the cover; or
*A book set in Africa

Elektra
*Read a book featuring a kick-ass female MC; or
*A book set in Asia/with an Asian influence

The Concubine's Child by Carol Jones 4★s 23/8/18 AA

I am doing the easy level: 3 books (at least 1 Aussie author)

Wonder Woman – Read a book written by a woman
The Secret Lives of Superhero Wives by Joynell Schultz - 2★s

Captain America – Read a book set in the USA
Hardcore Twenty-Four by Janet Evanovich - 5★s

Superman – Read a book where a male MC is going through a crisis
The Artisan Heart by Dean Mayes (AA)

I'm going for Easy but hoping to stretch it out to medium if time permits.
3/3

Wonder Woman - a translated book, originally published in French
Your Second Life Begins When You Realize You Only Have One by Raphaëlle Giordano
Spider-Man Read a book set in a school
Take Three Girls by Cath Crowley AA
Black Panther Read a book with a cat on the cover
Alfie the Doorstep Cat by Rachel Wells

August - we can be heroes!

9/9

1.Batman
*A book about a detective.Murder in Little Italy by Victoria Thompson 4 stars

2. Wonder Woman
*A book written by a woman. Assassins Retribution by Rachel Amphlett AA 4 stars

3. Captain America
*A book set in the USA Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars

4. The Flash
*A novella (short book – less than 125 pages allowed in this ONE instance). The Prodigal Son by Sulari Gentill AA 4 stars

5. Aquaman
*A book with a blue cover. Little Gods by Jenny Ackland AA 4 stars

6. Superman
* Read a book where a male MC is going through a crisis. Dunbar by Edward St. Aubyn 4 stars
7. Elektra
*A book set in Asia/with an Asian influence. The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See 4 stars

8. Black panther
*. Read a book with a cat on the cover. Lion in the Valley by Elizabeth Peters 4 stars

9. Iron Man
* Read a book that has something metal on the cover. Red Sister by Mark Lawrence ( a sword) 2 stars

Three heroes for me thanks.
Easy level: 3 books
(at least 1 Aussie author)

1
Wonder Woman
*A translated book (let us know what language it has been translated from)
Us Against You by Fredrik Backman translated from Swedish

2
Captain America
*A book set in the USA
The Mars Room by Rachel Kushner
accidentally read in July :(
There There by Tommy Orange

3
Aquaman
*A book that has a blue cover
Breath by Tim Winton
AA

August - we can be heroes!
Books subject to change!

Book Count: 12/12
Australian Author count: 4/3
Natasha Lester
Katie Langloh Parker
Tim Winton x2

Batman
*Read a book that has an orphan as a character
The Invention of Hugo Cabret - Brian Selznick ★★★★★
*A book that has a detective MC

Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman
The Glass Castle - Jeannette Walls ★★★★
*A translated book (let us know what language it has been translated from)

Captain America
*Read a book set during WW2
The Paris Seamstress - Natasha Lester - Australian Author - ★★★
*A book set in the USA

Thor
*Read a book based on mythology - e.g. Greek, Roman or Nordic gods
Australian Legendary Tales - Katie Langloh Parker Australian Author ★★★★★
*A book that has a day of the week in the title

Iron Man
*Read a book that has an inventor and/or scientist playing a major role
The Time Machine - H.G. Wells ★★★★★
*A book that has something metal on the cover

The Hulk
*Read a book that has shapeshifters of some description; or
*A book that deals with mental health
They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? - Horace McCoy ★★★★★

Superman
*Read a book that has a male MC going through a crisis; or
*A book set in space
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams ★★★★★

The Flash
*Read a novella (short book – less than 125 pages allowed in this ONE instance); or
*A book that has a red cover
The Shepherd's Hut - Tim Winton Australian Author, ★★★

Aquaman
*Read a book that is set in, on or around water
Breath - Tim Winton Australian Author, ★★★★
*A book that has a blue cover

Spiderman
*Read a book set in a school
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie - Muriel Spark ★★★★★
*A book with an urban setting

Black Panther
*Read a book with a cat on the cover
The Guest Cat - Takashi Hiraide ★★★★★
*A book set in Africa

Elektra
*Read a book featuring a kick-ass female MC
Harold and Maude by Colin Higgins ★★★★★
*A book set in Asia/with an Asian influence

6 heroes = 6 books - 2 Aussie authors:

6/6

Batman
*A book that has a detective MC - The People vs. Alex Cross by James Patterson 4*

Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman - Behind the Night Bazaar by Angela Savage AA 3*

Captain America
*A book set in the USA - Alibi by Sydney Bauer AA 4*

Iron Man
*A book that has something metal on the cover - Dragons At The Party by Jon Cleary (handcuffs) AA 2.5*

The Flash
*Read a novella - Sweet Victory by Ember Casey 3*

Elektra
Read a book featuring a kick-ass female MC - Visions in Death by J.D. Robb 5*

Everyone is linked to here :)

I'm sure I can find three on my list to match, so I'm in!
3/3

Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman
Bitter Orange by Claire Fuller READ 3★

Captain America
*Read a book set in the USA
Caleb's Crossing (AA) by Geraldine Brooks READ 3.5★

Superman
*male MC going through a crisis
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline READ 5★

Let me know when you have your list Patty and I'll link you :)

I LOVE Superheroes so I'm definitely in!

Level: Hard

Progress: 9/9

Wonder Woman
Read a book written by a woman
Golden Boys by Sonya Hartnett (AA) Review Here

Iron Man
A book that has an inventor and/or scientist playing a major role
Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco Review Here

Aquaman
A book that has a blue cover
Bluebottle by Belinda Castles (AA) Review Here

Thor
Read a book based on mythology - e.g. Greek, Roman or Nordic gods
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Review Here

Superman
Read a book that has a male MC going through a crisis
Louise de la Vallière by Alexandre Dumas Review Here

Batman
Read a book that has an orphan as a character
The Novice by Taran Matharu Review Here

Captain America
Read a book set during WW2
Eleanor's Secret by Caroline Beecham (AA) Review Here

The Flash
Read a novella (short book – less than 125 pages allowed in this ONE instance)
Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse Review Here

Elektra
Read a book featuring a kick-ass female MC
Grace & Fury by Tracy Banghart Review Here

OK I will choose the easy one three books

Captain America
*Read a book set during WW2; or
*A book set in the USA

Emily Madden The Lost Pearl

The Hulk
*Read a book that has shapeshifters of some description; or
*A book that deals with mental health

Jane GodmanEnticing the Dragon

Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman; or
*A translated book (let us know what language it has been translated from)

Fiona PalmerSisters and Brothers




Emily Madden



I hope the covers are right

have Fun
Helen

My local library will be reopening in August after being closed for two months, so hopefully I'll have enough time to read my picks!

Easy 3/3

Wonder Woman
A translated book
The Queue by Basma Abdel Aziz (Arabic) 4*

Captain America
A book set in the USA
Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith 4*

Elektra
Read a book featuring a kick-ass female MC
Murder on the Ballarat Train by Kerry Greenwood (AA) 3.5*

Brenda wrote: "Let me know when you have your list Patty and I'll link you :)"

Done!

3 heros = 3 books *1 Aussie author

3/3

(COMPLETED) 3 stars
Batman - read a book that has an orphan as a character- by Peter Baines (Aussie author)
Hands Across The Water


(COMPLETED) 2 Stars- reviewed
Wonder Woman- read a book by a female author- by Martha Sherill
Dog Man: An Uncommon Life on a Faraway Mountain

(COMPLETED) 2 stars
Black Panther- A novel set in Africa- by Wilbur Smith The Golden Lion

I'm going for three heroes:

Captain America
Read a book set during WW2 - Ike and Kay: A Novel by James MacManus

The Flash
Read a novella - Populate and Perish by George Haddad AA

Spiderman
Read a book set in a school - Running With Lions by Julian Winters

Hi Sally, please add my name to the list. I'll participate at the Medium level, i.e. 6 books, including at least two Australian Authors.
Thank you for allowing the option of a short novel. I'm about to go away on holidays and have selected one of James Patterson's Book Shots to take with me to warm northern beaches.

AR August 2018 Challenge - We Can Be Heroes - Just For One Month
Level: 6 books, including 2 AAs
Duration: 01/08/18 - 31/08/18
Progress: 5/6

Batman: read a book that has a detective MC
✔ Ash Island by Barry Maitland (AA) (Det Harry Belltree) 4★s
Wonder Woman: read a book written by a woman
✔ The Natural Way of Things by Charlotte Wood (AA) 5★s
Captain America: read a book set in the USA
Death Mask by Kathryn Fox (AA) (New York)
Thor: read a book that has a day of the week in the title
✔ Mothering Sunday by Graham Swift 4★s
The Flash: read a novella
✔ Hunted by James Patterson (131 pages) 3.5★s
Black Panther: read a book set in Africa
✔ The Lady's Command by Stephanie Laurens (Sierra Leone) 3★s

I’ll try for easy please :)

2/3

Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman: The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo - 5 stars

Captain America
*A book set in the USA: The Mermaid by Christina Henry - 3.5 stars

The Flash
*Read a book with a red cover: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion (AA)

I want to join! I'll start research books right away.

I'm going to give it a go, too. Easy level = 3 books:

Wonder Woman by reading The Lucky Galah by Tracy Sorensen

Aquaman by reading Bluebottle by Belinda Castles

Captain America by reading The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

3 heroes = 3 Books (1 must be by an Australian author)

Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman;
Antidote to Murder by Felicity Young AA 4★

Captain America
*A book set in the USA
Life or Death by Michael Robotham AA 3★

The Flash
*Read a novella;
The Bard's Daughter by Sarah Woodbury 3★

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Let me know when you have your list Patty and I'll link you :)"

Done!"

Thanks Patty, you're linked :)

Everyone is linked to here :)

Jacqui wrote: "I'm going to give it a go, too. Easy level = 3 books:

Wonder Woman by reading The Lucky Galah by Tracy Sorensen

Aquaman by reading Bluebottle by Belinda Castles [bookcover:Bluebot..."

Jacqui, can you edit your post and mark your Aussie authors please? Thanks. You have two - the first and second, so that's excellent!

Heather wrote: "I want to join! I'll start research books right away."

Let me know once you've chosen your books and I'll link you Heather :)

August - We can be heroes - for just one month!

9 heroes = 9 Books (3 must be by Australian authors)

9/9

Here are the heroes:

🗸 Batman
*Read a book that has an orphan as a character; or
*A book that has a detective MC

Code Name Verity (Code Name Verity #1) by Elizabeth E. Wein -Read 08/25

🗸 Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman; or
*A translated book (let us know what language it has been translated from)

Summer At Mount Hope by Rosalie Ham AA -Read 22/8

🗸 Captain America
*Read a book set during WW2; or
*A book set in the USA

Regina's Song by David Eddings & Leigh Eddings -Read 07/08

🗸 Thor
*Read a book based on mythology - e.g. Greek, Roman or Nordic gods; or
*A book that has a day of the week in the title

Ransom by David Malouf AA -Read 14/8

🗸 Iron Man
*Read a book that has an inventor and/or scientist playing a major role; or
*A book that has something metal on the cover

The Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge -Read 08/09

The Hulk
*Read a book that has shapeshifters of some description; or
*A book that deals with mental health

Superman
*Read a book that has a male MC going through a crisis; or
*A book set in space

The Flash
*A book that has a red cover; or
*Read a novella (short book – less than 125 pages allowed in this ONE instance)

🗸 Aquaman
*A book that has a blue cover; or
*Read a book that is set in, on or around water

The Assassin of Verona (William Shakespeare Thriller #2) by Benet Brandreth -Read 14/8

🗸 Spiderman
*A book with an urban setting ; or
*Read a book set in a school

My Sister Rosa by Justine Larbalestier AA -Read 26/8

🗸 Black Panther
*A book set in Africa; or
*Read a book with a cat on the cover

Who Fears Death (Who Fears Death #1) by Nnedi Okorafor -Read 17/8

🗸 Elektra
*A book set in Asia/with an Asian influence; or
*Read a book featuring a kick-ass female MC

Renegades (Renegades #1) by Marissa Meyer -Read 23/8

You're linked Tien :)

We can be Heroes! Going for 6 heroes (2AA)

✔ *Batman
MC is an orphan: The Nowhere Man by Gregg Hurwitz 5★

✔ *Thor
mythology: Beneath the Mother Tree by D.M. Cameron AA 5★

✔ *Captain America
set in the USA: The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride by Joe Siple 4★

✔ *Wonder Woman
book by a woman: Dear Mrs. Bird by A.J. Pearce 3.5★

✔ * The Flash
novella: The Amber Amulet by Craig Silvey AA 4★

✔ *Spiderman
Set in a school: The Broken Girls by Simone St. James 4.5★

Linked Carolyn :)

Count me in for Easy (3 books, 2 A.A)

Batman
✅ *A book that has a detective MC - Scared to Death by Rachel Amphlett A.A 2/9/18 ★★★

✅ Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman; Before I Let You Go by Kelly Rimmer A.A 8/8/18 ★★★☆

✅ Captain America (although there wasn't an American in it this book!)
*Read a book set during WW2; The Winter Horses by Philip Kerr 11/8/18 ★★★★


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You're linked Kerri - and Rachel Amphlett is also Aussie :)

Brenda wrote: "You're linked Kerri - and Rachel Amphlett is also Aussie :)"

Thanks Brenda, I will remember that for future challenges! I thought she was, but when I read her Goodreads blurb, I thought I must have got that wrong.

She's from the UK originally, been living in Brisbane for a long time but is going back to the UK in I think August for family reasons. So she's a dual citizen :)

What a great challenge, and a great tribute to Bowie - such an amazing life and talent.... Well, I am in. I will figure out my reading list from my 'acquired' shelf....

To fit in with the theme, I'm going to try to be Superwoman, attempting 6 books!
Thank you for another fun challenge.

Batman
*A book that has a detective MC
In the Company of Cheerful Ladies by Alexander McCall Smith

Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman
The Life to Come by Michelle de Kretser AA

Iron Man
*A book that has something metal on the cover
Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley by M.C. Beaton
(barbed wire fence)

The Flash
*Read a novella (short book – less than 125 pages allowed in this ONE instance)
The Children's Bach by Helen Garner AA

Black Panther
*Read a book with a cat on the cover
The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman

Elektra
*A book set in Asia/with an Asian influence
L'Amant by Marguerite Duras
(Set in Vietnam)

Deborah wrote: "What a great challenge, and a great tribute to Bowie - such an amazing life and talent.... Well, I am in. I will figure out my reading list from my 'acquired' shelf...."

Let me know when you've filled in your choices Deborah and I'll link you :)

You're linked Valerie :)

I'm up for three.
Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman;
Death Mask by Kathryn Fox AA
Captain America
*Read a book set during WW2;
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris.AA
Aquaman
*A book that has a blue cover
The Fifth To Die by J.D. Barker

You're linked Rob :)

Probably biting off more than I can chew here but I'll give the 9 a go

9/9

Here are the heroes:

Batman
*A book that has a detective MC
Fire on the Fens by Joy Ellis 4 stars 11/8/18

Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman
Burning Fields by Alli Sinclair AA 4 stars 18/8/18

Captain America
*Read a book set during WW2
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak AA 5 stars 19/8/18

Thor
*A book that has a day of the week in the title
The Sunday Girl by Pip Drysdale 5 stars 9/8/18

Iron Man
*Read a book that has an inventor and/or scientist playing a major role
Extraordinary People by Peter May 4 stars 12/8/18

The Flash
*Read a novella (short book – less than 125 pages allowed in this ONE instance)
Blackwater Lake by Maggie James 3 stars 1/8/18

Aquaman
*A book that has a blue cover
Breath by Tim Winton AA 4 stars 5/8/18

Black Panther
*A book set in Africa
The Dig by Michael Siemsen 3 stars 16/8/18

Elektra
*A book set in Asia/with an Asian influence
Guests of the Emperor by Janice Young Brooks 4 stars 26/8/18

August - Hero's For One Month
3 books - 1 AA
📚 3/3

The Flash
*Read a novella (short book – less than 125 pages allowed in this ONE instance
Environmentally Friendly by Elias Zanbaka
3★'s

Wonder Women
A book written by a woman
Stalking Ground by Margaret Mizushima
4.5★'s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Elektra
Read a book featuring a kick-ass female MC
Play Dead by Angela Marsons
5★'s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Great challenge!

I've got my books:
Thor: mythology: Circe

Wonder Woman: written by a woman: The Dry, also an Aussie author!

Captain America: set in America: Courage to Be You: Inspiring Lessons from an Unexpected Journey. The author lives in Utah (USA, where I live) and is the richest woman in the state. It is her biography.

I'm so excited for this challenge, all the books were on my tbr list! Thanks, Sally!

Heather wrote: "
Thor: mythology: Circe

Wonder Woman: written by a woman: The Dry."

These were both fantastic reads Heather, enjoy!

Kylie and Heather - you're linked :) Owl, let me know when you have your choices and I'll link you.

Brenda wrote: "Kylie and Heather - you're linked :) Owl, let me know when you have your choices and I'll link you."

All set, Brenda! Thank you! xx

Thor
*Read a book based on mythology - e.g. Greek, Roman or Nordic gods; or
Circe by Madeline Miller

The Flash
*A book that has a red cover
The Ones That Disappeared by Zana Fraillon AA

Elektra
*A book set in Asia/with an Asian influence
The Shanghai Wife by Emma Harcourt AA

Welcome to the group and the challenge Amy :) You're linked! As are you Owl!

I am in with 3 heros;
Batman:
A detective MC
The Rose Rent by Ellis Peters

Superman:
A book set in space
Port Eternity by C.J. Cherryh

Elecktra
A female writer
The Dressmaker by Rosalie Ham AA