tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post5029890132719593986..comments2023-07-10T01:17:13.383+10:00Comments on Brona's Books: AusReading Month sign up postBronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-4544813517870247952015-12-08T13:13:19.916+11:002015-12-08T13:13:19.916+11:00I saw this flying by in your twitter feed! I hope ...I saw this flying by in your twitter feed! I hope to join in next time. Next November? Or do you do 2x a year? I'd love to dig into some Aussie writers! The Turning by Tim Winton is one of the best books I've ever read. Def planning to read more by him! <br /><br />Sarah @WordHitsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-70585731856271139532015-11-16T08:02:55.762+11:002015-11-16T08:02:55.762+11:00Hi Brona, I can't seem to add Linkys but here ...Hi Brona, I can't seem to add Linkys but here is my review for After Darkness by Christine Piper (Full disclosure... I actually read this in October!)<br />Kelly <br /><br />http://wp.me/p3dB1g-wOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-15091789998060116352015-11-16T02:37:37.345+11:002015-11-16T02:37:37.345+11:00Much as I would love to...just no spare time! I ho...Much as I would love to...just no spare time! I hope many people get to participate though!! Maybe next time... :)Lynn @ Smoke & Mirrorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464153596817995684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-37710445073385258132015-10-26T21:33:48.125+11:002015-10-26T21:33:48.125+11:00I love your dedication and enthusiasm! Mr Books ha...I love your dedication and enthusiasm! Mr Books has piked out this year - the time difference means he would have to get up at 3am to watch it live. Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-69092256286531337182015-10-26T19:49:05.024+11:002015-10-26T19:49:05.024+11:00World Cup Rugby final Australia vs New Zealand ...World Cup Rugby final Australia vs New Zealand ! This is going to be a wonderful match to watch!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-82871682701505493202015-10-23T12:14:49.904+11:002015-10-23T12:14:49.904+11:00I've just bought a copy of 'My Brilliant C...I've just bought a copy of 'My Brilliant Career' to read. I even scored a news clipping from 1988 with it too. :o)Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16370393893728279355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-70888146682120410962015-10-20T21:22:31.777+11:002015-10-20T21:22:31.777+11:00I'm delighted that you're joining us &...I'm delighted that you're joining us & the more the merrier with Richard Mahony!<br /><br />Ali read The Three Miss Kings a year or so ago. I had never heard of it, or the author, before, so now I'm intrigued all over again. <br /><br />You can always hold your review for it until the 1st Nov :-)Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-39208483637382984362015-10-20T17:53:11.311+11:002015-10-20T17:53:11.311+11:00I'll be joining you! I'm very excited that...I'll be joining you! I'm very excited that this is happening! <br />Incidentally, I bought a copy of Richard Mahony on the weekend, so it seems to be serendipitous timing! I'll also try to read some Miles Franklin. I'm reading The Three Miss Kings by Ada Cambridge at the moment, it's a shame I didn't wait a couple of weeks, but it is really good!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17150546748810638917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-27285843226105763662015-10-11T20:48:39.804+11:002015-10-11T20:48:39.804+11:00Aussie, Aussie, Aussie !!Aussie, Aussie, Aussie !!Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-13458495919179766972015-10-11T20:45:26.760+11:002015-10-11T20:45:26.760+11:00Wales did their best last night but the mighty Au...Wales did their best last night but the mighty Aussie's defense was the best there is! <br />Australia could win this World Cup 2015! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-12315570920347074752015-10-11T17:25:17.079+11:002015-10-11T17:25:17.079+11:00Maybe next year :-)Maybe next year :-)Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-13260617098510835012015-10-11T17:24:37.558+11:002015-10-11T17:24:37.558+11:00I hope you can join us Ali.
I have never heard of...I hope you can join us Ali.<br /><br />I have never heard of Devanny before - a quick Google reveals she was friends with Stella Miles Franklin and a communist! <br /><br />Intriguing. <br /><br />I hope you get time to read it so we can all learn something new about an Australian classic female writer!Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-45701153179246491482015-10-10T19:47:33.307+11:002015-10-10T19:47:33.307+11:00No promises but I would love to join in if I can f...No promises but I would love to join in if I can find something. I am fascinated by the sound of Henry Handel Richardson’s books. I also have a copy of Cindie by Jean Devanny - is that a book you know much about?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-69098198779063816562015-09-30T10:48:08.610+10:002015-09-30T10:48:08.610+10:00Okay Grenville's The Secret River it is then! ...Okay Grenville's The Secret River it is then! Thanks! I'm already intrigued. I will line it up for November. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-29671036482145222962015-09-30T09:18:30.097+10:002015-09-30T09:18:30.097+10:00I read The Thorn Birds when the miniseries was mad...I read The Thorn Birds when the miniseries was made (during my teen years). The whole romance thing between a Catholic priest and young girl was never really my thing, but lots of people loved it.<br /><br />I'm also a bit hit and miss with Courtenay. I loved the Power of One and Tandia, but none of his Australian ones have appealed to me (but again, I know lots of people who love them, including my mum and dad).<br /><br />I loved The Secret River. It was a fascinating story loosely based on Grenville's ancestors. The descriptions of the Hawkesbury River and early white settlement in Sydney where very evocative. It made me want to kayak the length of the river one day!<br /><br />I've only see Tracks the movie. The cinematography was extraordinary and it's quite a tale, I just found Davidson herself, a little annoying. I've heard other people make similar comments about the book.<br /><br />Personally, I think the Grenville is the way to go if you're undecided as it gives such a thought-provoking picture of early settlement times. I always recommend it at work as a great introduction to (fictionalised) Australian history....and not just because Kate lives in our suburb and shops for books in our shop :-)<br /><br />Happy readingBronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-80412401119274756772015-09-30T08:23:19.270+10:002015-09-30T08:23:19.270+10:00I'm thinking of reading one of these four Auss...I'm thinking of reading one of these four Aussie books for November : a) Jessica by Bryce Courtenay b) The Secret River by Kate Grenville c) The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough d) Tracks by Robyn Davidson or e) one of your choice. Which one should I do? thanksthecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-36985783195563427172015-09-29T20:27:03.750+10:002015-09-29T20:27:03.750+10:00I hope you can join us in reading Richard Mahony -...I hope you can join us in reading Richard Mahony - the more the merrier!<br />I will be attending an Honouring Henry Handel Richardson event next year and I want to go in as prepared as possible :-)Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-90729214187751417672015-09-29T19:57:55.478+10:002015-09-29T19:57:55.478+10:00Thank you for doing this again. I have a few books...Thank you for doing this again. I have a few books in mind, mostly classics. I'd love to read more Rosa Praed and Miles Franklin, and as I liked the book by Henry Handel Richardson I read last year, I'll try to join you in The Fortunes of Richard Mahony - I know my library has a copy in the fiction reserve.Jane @ Beyond Eden Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14568410017337283636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-81581203953934900942015-09-27T18:28:49.532+10:002015-09-27T18:28:49.532+10:00Hope you can fit at least one book in this year Lo...Hope you can fit at least one book in this year Louise - with your love a picture books, you could probably sneak in a few kids books too!<br /><br />Well...yes...but she moved to Australia when she was 25 and except for some time on Norfolk Island, lived her adult life in Sydney. Two of her daughters were picture book illustrators (Deborah and Kilmeny Niland).<br /><br />I read Callie's Castle as a child and I have Swords and Crowns and Rings on my TBR pile, but somehow I've missed reading the Muddle Headed Wombat!! Maybe next years AusReadingMonth :-)Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-56704252158312471662015-09-27T18:12:22.734+10:002015-09-27T18:12:22.734+10:008 yrs ago, Mr Books & I were in Cardiff for th...8 yrs ago, Mr Books & I were in Cardiff for the Wales Vs Australia World Cup Game - great atmosphere; great memories.Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-63693649898749873512015-09-26T22:30:04.233+10:002015-09-26T22:30:04.233+10:00I'll certainly try and participate this year B...I'll certainly try and participate this year Brona. I didn't do a good job of it last year- only one post from memory. I would love to join you with the Fortunes of Richard Mahony as it's been on my horizons for some time, but I have a couple of biggish books and other stuff going on in November (none of which are Australian sadly). I'll have to see what I can sneak in. <br /><br />BTW I love seeing the discussion of On The Beach. I read it about 12 years ago, and remember it fondly. The dialogue was a little dated and daggy, but it's a great page turner. I'd like to read more Shute too, as it's the only one I've ever read. I need to read more Ruth Park too (although I guess technically she is a kiwi). Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13187730620736345378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-67669504708278718262015-09-26T17:46:13.236+10:002015-09-26T17:46:13.236+10:00Just put the Peroni on my Saturday shopping list! ...Just put the Peroni on my Saturday shopping list! I'll need it while watchig Rugby World Cup, Wales vs UK tonight! <br />'Clash of the Titans' !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-7981309108372888162015-09-26T10:11:35.788+10:002015-09-26T10:11:35.788+10:00Love you Nancy - your dedication is amazing :-)
Al...Love you Nancy - your dedication is amazing :-)<br />Although I have never drunk a Foster's - I prefer Peroni !! We will definitely have a barbie though.Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-59514612714984827132015-09-25T22:22:54.416+10:002015-09-25T22:22:54.416+10:00Ready to escape 'down under' during the m...Ready to escape 'down under' during the month of November and join you reading The Fortunes of Richard Mahony!<br />This is not an easy book to get here....but it is ordered and on its way to NL!<br />Fire up the BBQ ( barbie) open a cold Foster's (in NL I'll have a Heineken)...and lets get crack'in!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-35644432080149548112015-09-24T09:32:06.922+10:002015-09-24T09:32:06.922+10:00Let me know if you need any help deciding on a boo...Let me know if you need any help deciding on a book :-)Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.com