tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post5303229501248356534..comments2023-07-10T01:17:13.383+10:00Comments on Brona's Books: AusReading Month 2016 Master PostBronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-78183868046754218372016-12-17T00:01:43.738+11:002016-12-17T00:01:43.738+11:00I tried to finish 'The Bush' during Novem...I tried to finish 'The Bush' during November #AusReadingMonth...but just could not manage it.<br />This is a book that takes time to read. I did want to add it to you masterpost.... hoping people we discover this book and enjoy the land called 'Downunder' !<br />Review: The Bush by Don Watson<br />https://ipsofactodotme.wordpress.com/2016/12/16/the-bush/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-51862517292530836932016-11-26T18:08:11.662+11:002016-11-26T18:08:11.662+11:00Well, I've linked my last Aussie read for #aus...Well, I've linked my last Aussie read for #ausreadingmonth.<br />It was my best Aussie reading month in the last four years!<br />The 'surprise' book arrived today.<br />Aussie book that bought in Germany, go figure. I won't be able to read it in time for the challenge....<br />I'll have to keep you in suspense! Thanks for hosting, I have read some great books and 1 H Lawson poem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-82119945673059597352016-11-23T21:32:49.029+11:002016-11-23T21:32:49.029+11:00No doubt she could tell you all about Gulgong'...No doubt she could tell you all about Gulgong's famous Henry Lawson Festival!Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-8233033643881561862016-11-23T20:30:19.288+11:002016-11-23T20:30:19.288+11:00I have a friend who came from Gulgong. Her family ...I have a friend who came from Gulgong. Her family had a property there for many years.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-9292597655950379242016-11-12T11:58:00.973+11:002016-11-12T11:58:00.973+11:00Thank you! It will be one of the highlights of #Au...Thank you! It will be one of the highlights of #AusMusicMonthBronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-20821655534683146812016-11-12T11:54:17.251+11:002016-11-12T11:54:17.251+11:00Yes, it's been out of print for a while. Gaske...Yes, it's been out of print for a while. Gaskell is out of fashion now - and there are plenty of modern writers who do romantic historical fiction. One of our local authors (& acquaintance of mine) who does this well (apparently as I haven't read any of her books as it's not really my cup of tea any more, but my mum loved her first book) is <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5066903.Johanna_Nicholls" rel="nofollow">Johanna Nicholls</a>.Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-80614655062555964032016-11-12T11:48:55.591+11:002016-11-12T11:48:55.591+11:00I haven't listened to (or read) any Lawson sin...I haven't listened to (or read) any Lawson since my school days, even though he grew up in Mudgee, where I lived for 18 yrs (& every second street or feature is somehow named after him or someone in his family!)Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-19625094409901212762016-11-12T11:46:05.918+11:002016-11-12T11:46:05.918+11:00I look forward to your kid's reviews Carol - I...I look forward to your kid's reviews Carol - I'll probably have a few myself :-)Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-41068798519537613952016-11-04T20:16:29.442+11:002016-11-04T20:16:29.442+11:00Listening to the poem by Henry Lawson 'Past Ca...Listening to the poem by Henry Lawson 'Past Carin' and reading it on blogpost...it is haunting. I get 'goosebumps' thinking about Polly in Felix Australia, Sybylla in My Brilliant Career and Emma in I Know My Love!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-13526304306119791912016-11-03T21:50:56.342+11:002016-11-03T21:50:56.342+11:00Hi Brona, just linked my first book. I'll prob...Hi Brona, just linked my first book. I'll probably only get to do some children's books reviews. Thanks for the link up. Will enjoy reading through them all.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-87154664270054160842016-11-03T20:08:18.917+11:002016-11-03T20:08:18.917+11:00I Know My Love, I can find the Australian book in ...I Know My Love, I can find the Australian book in my Dutch library<br />but not on an Australian online book website! Oh the irony!<br />Strong women were the backbone of outback. Live on the sheep shearing stations or around the goldfields during the rush was hard. Rose and Emma....I wonder if Gaskin touched one of the most important life decisions a womman makes...what did they think of marriage? <br />Your comments about teen reading years...love to hear them. I don't think my mother had a bookshelf! Well, not books for me anyways. Great review! What's next?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-23181766417272123642016-11-02T19:17:04.508+11:002016-11-02T19:17:04.508+11:00Crowded House: "Don't Dream its Over&quo...Crowded House: "Don't Dream its Over" international hit....that reached me in NL!<br />Beautiful song and often heard on our Dutch end of the year list<br />TOP 2000 songs (annual radio event here between Xmas and New Years)<br />Enjoy the concert!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-62010427642239200032016-11-02T09:24:13.558+11:002016-11-02T09:24:13.558+11:00I'm still squealing with delight too Louise!! ...I'm still squealing with delight too Louise!! I've loved Crowded House from song one and have all their albums and I was devastated when I couldn't get to their farewell concert.<br />Thank goodness farewells are not forever these days :-)Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-51163157040479657462016-11-01T21:40:57.351+11:002016-11-01T21:40:57.351+11:00Oh and I am TOTALLY jealous about Crowded House. T...Oh and I am TOTALLY jealous about Crowded House. TOTALLY. Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13187730620736345378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-68963593995240130322016-11-01T21:40:17.560+11:002016-11-01T21:40:17.560+11:00YAY I'm excited to be accidentally reading an ...YAY I'm excited to be accidentally reading an Aussie read right now - Catherine Jinks' Pagan's Crusade- not my usual fare but there you go. I hope I can join in with more than one book, we'll see how it goes. No matter how much or little I read I'll be interested to follow along with you and see what everyone reads. I wish I had time to read Swords and Crowns and Rings with you, but I know I won't get to it, even though I have a copy in the house. Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13187730620736345378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-18194896926273827782016-11-01T03:01:29.851+11:002016-11-01T03:01:29.851+11:00Aussie, Aussie, Aussie... AusReading Month 2016 k...Aussie, Aussie, Aussie... AusReading Month 2016 kick-off!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com