Whether you are a patriotic Australian, an aspiring or armchair tourist or simply an international reader wanting to discover some talented new authors and interact with like-minded readers, the Aussie Author Challenge could be for you!
The objective of this challenge is to showcase the wonderful diversity of the work being produced by Australian authors.
This dedicated page here at Booklover Book Reviews  will be your one-stop shop for the challenge. In addition to 3 different challenge levels, this year we have a few new features.
The book giveaways will be open to all (although there may be restrictions on the countries the prizes can be mailed to) but Aussie Author Challenge Participants will be eligible for extra entries into the random draws (1 extra entry for challenge registration + 1 extra entry for each book review link accepted at that time). There will be opportunities to hear more from both established and up and coming Aussie authors in our interview series. There is a new, simpler way to submit links to your challenge commitment, book reviews and completion posts. And this year, don’t worry if you don’t have your own website, you can participate via your facebook or google+ page . And, this year a link to every book review published as part of this challenge will be featured in a special fortnightly Aussie Author Challenge Update in our Booklover Book Reviews Weekly Newsletter Read on to decide which challenge level suits you and how you can get involved! Challenge Period: 1 January 2015 – 31 December 2015
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How to Join: 1.  Tell the world you are committing to this challenge and at what level – you can do that either on your own website, facebook or google+ , or any other form of social media that will allow you to convey your feelings about each book after reading them. In that commitment provide a link to this page and display the Aussie Author Challenge 2015 button to show your support for the initiative.
2.  After doing that, register for the challenge using the multi-purpose form at the bottom of this page – you must provide a link to where you’ve published your commitment to the challenge. I will routinely update the official list of participants on this page with a link to your commitment.
3.  Each time you read and review a book please provide a link back to this challenge page. Then simply submit the web link to where your book review is published using the form below. I will routinely update the official list of books reviewed by participants (also providing participant name and link to your review) on this page so that others can easily find them.
4. When you have completed this challenge tell the world about the achievement, and submit a link to that completion announcement via the form below. I will then add a link to the official completion list on this page.
When sharing your reviews via twitter, or more generally discussing this challenge, use the hashtag #aussieauthor . If you ever have any difficulties using the form below don’t hesitate to email me at [email protected]
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Aussie Author Challenge 2015 Participants Reviews of Books by Aussie Authors COME WHAT MAY by Sherryl Caulfield – Kathryn @ The Book DateTHE SUNNYVALE GIRLS by Fiona Palmer – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingLAURINDA by Alice Pung – Laura @ Can I Do 52NIGHT GAMES by Anna Krien – Laura @ Can I Do 52JASPER JONES by Craig Silvey – Laura @ Can I Do 52THE ROSIE EFFECT by Graeme Simsion – Kathryn @ The Book DateCLOUDSTREET by Tim Winton – Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsBAD ROMEO by Leisa Rayven – Kathryn White @ Kathryn’s InboxGOOD MORNING MR SARRA by Chris Sarra – Laura @ Can I Do 52MINDFULNESS FOR LIFE by Stephen McKenzie & Craig Hassed – Sarah @ The Happy Hobbit’s BookshelfEMERGENCE by John Birmingham – Shelleyrae @ Book’d OutTHE LOST DOG by Michelle de Kretser – Sarah @ The Happy Hobbit’s BookshelfWARNING, THE STORY OF CYCLONE TRACY by Sophie Cunningham – Laura @ Can I Do 52HEAD OF THE RIVER by Pip Harry – Laura @ Can I Do 52SPRINGTIME, A Ghost Story by Michelle de Kretser – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingTHE GREAT ZOO OF CHINA by Matthew Reilly – Shelleyrae @ Book’d OutME AND MY SISTERS by Sinead Moriarty – Laura @ Can I Do 52GUN STREET GIRL by Adrian McKinty – Shelleyrae @ Book’d OutTHE INTERROGATION OF ASHALA WOLF by Ambelin Kwaymullina – Laura @ Can I Do 52PAST THE SHALLOWS by Favel Parrett – Sarah @ The Happy Hobbit’s BookshelfGOOD ON PAPER by Andrew Morgan – Laura @ Can I Do 52USEFUL by Debra Oswald – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingFOREIGN SOIL by Maxine Beneba Clarke – Laura @ Can I Do 52ONLY THE ANIMALS by Ceridwen Dovey – Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsTHIS HOUSE OF GRIEF by Helen Garner – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingTHEODORE THOMSON FLYNN, Not Just Errol’s Father by T & V Harrison – MayA LONG WAY HOME by Saroo Brierley – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLandCAIRO by Chris Womersley – Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsTHE MISOGYNY FACTOR by Anne Summers – Laura @ Can I Do 52SIX SACRED STONES by Matthew Reilly – MayFOREIGN SOIL by Maxine Beneba Clarke – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingBLACKLIGHT by K A Bedford – Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsTHE MAXWELL SISTERS by Loretta Hill – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingNANOPARTICLES by Charlotte Wood – Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsSTONE CASTLES by Trish Morey – Kathryn White @ Kathryn’s InboxEUCALYPTUS by Murray Bail – Sarah @ The Happy Hobbit’s BookshelfTRIO by Geraldine Wooller – Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsSTOLEN by Lucy Christopher – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLandSHE’S HAVING HER BABY by Lauren Sams – Shelleyrae @ Book’d OutAMNESIA by Peter Carey – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingPRESENT DARKNESS by Malla Nunn – Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsTHE HOLIDAY MURDERS by Robert Gott – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingTHE ROSIE EFFECT by Graeme Simsion – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingTHE ANCHORESS by Robyn Cadwallader – Sandy FussellBURIAL RITES by Hannah Kent – MayTHE NARROW ROAD TO THE DEEP NORTH by Richard Flanagan – Laura @ Can I Do 52USEFUL by Debra Oswald – Jess @ Jess Resides HereWILD WOOD by Posie Graeme-Evans – Tracey @ Carpe LibrumMISSING YOU by Kylie Kaden – Sandy FussellTURTLE REEF by Jennifer Scoullar – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingTHE BOAT by Nam Le – Sarah @ The Happy Hobbit’s BookshelfALL THAT I AM by Anna Funder – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLandSOLO by Alyssa Brugman – Sheree @ 26 LettersSTRANGE PLACES by Will Elliot – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLandGRAFFITI MOON by Cath Crowley – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLandFRANTIC by Katherine Howell – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLandPAST THE SHALLOWS by Favel Parrett – Sheree @ 26 LettersCLARIEL by Garth Nix – Sheree @ 26 LettersBAD BEHAVIOUR by Rebecca Starford – Kathryn White @ Kathryn’s InboxTHE PORT FAIRY MURDERS by Robert Gott – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingCLAIMING NOAH by Amanda Ortlepp – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingA MAN MADE ENTIRELY OF BATS by Patrick Lenton – Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsWHISKEY & CHARLIE by Annabel Smith – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingMISSING YOU by Kylie Kaden – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingRELUCTANT HERO by John Hickman – MayTHE HUSBAND’S SECRET by Liane Moriarty – Elizabeth @ Devoted EclecticThe Best Of Gretta Anna with Martin Teplitzky – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingSAVING FRANCESCA by Melina Marchetta – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLandGOLDEN BOYS by Sonya Hartnett – Elizabeth @ Devoted EclecticJUST A QUEEN by Jane Caro – Sandy FussellFAIRWAY TO HEAVEN by Lily Malone – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingCLAIMING NOAH by Amanda Ortlepp – Elizabeth @ Devoted EclecticWATCHING YOU by Michael Robotham – Elizabeth @ Devoted EclecticTHE RED THREAD by Nicholas Jose – Sarah @ The Happy Hobbit’s BookshelfCLAIMING NOAH by Amanda Ortlepp – Kathryn White @ Kathryn’s InboxCHALLENGE by Paul Daley – Sheree @ 26 LettersTHE INVISIBLE HISTORY OF THE HUMAN RACE by Christine Kenneally – legolegislegimusBAD SEED by Alan Carter – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingSHADOWFELL by Juliet Marillier – Sheree @ 26 LettersSEASON OF SHADOW AND LIGHT by Jenn McLeod – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingBURIAL RITES by Hannah Kent – legolegislegimusTHE ROSIE PROJECT by Graeme Simsion – Kathryn White @ Kathryn’s InboxTHE EXIT by Helen Fitzgerald – Jess @ Jess Resides HerePOSTER GIRL by Beccy Cole – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingTHE FLIGHT ATTENDANT’S SHOE by Prudence Black – legolegislegimusTHE EMBROIDERER by Kathryn Gauci – Tracey @ Carpe LibrumI, MIGRANT by Sami Shah – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingMUSING FROM THE INNER DUCK by Michael Leunig – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingGONE FISHING by Susan Duncan – MayTHE BURIAL by Courtney Collins – Sheree @ 26 LettersTHE TEA CHEST by Josephine Moon – Yvonne @ A Darn Good ReadLOOKING FOR ALIBRANDI by Melina Marchetta – Tracey @ Carpe LibrumALMOST DEAD by Kaz Delaney – Sheree @ 26 LettersTHE FIRST THIRD by Will Kostakis – Sandy FussellHOW TO WRITE YOUR BLOCKBUSTER by Fiona McIntosh – Shelleyrae @ Book’d OutTHE LOST SWIMMER by Ann Turner – Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsTHE FICTIONAL WOMAN by Tara Moss – legolegislegimusTHREE DOG NIGHT by Peter Goldsworthy – Sarah @ The Happy Hobbit’s BookshelfIN THE MORNING I’LL BE GONE by Adrian McKinty – Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsLOST & FOUND by Brooke Davis – Sheree @ 26 LettersPALACE OF TEARS by Julian Leatherdale – Shelleyrae @ Book’d OutLION ATTACK! by Oliver Mol – Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsZARKORA: The Fyrelit Tragedy by Nicholas and Alison Lochel – Sheree @ 26 LettersWHERE SONG BEGAN by Tim Low – legolegislegimusTHE TRIVIA MAN by Deborah O’Brien – Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsYEAR OF WONDERS by Geraldine Brooks – legolegislegimusTHE BLACKMAIL BLEND by Livia Day – Sheree @ 26 LettersTHE LOST SWIMMER by Ann Turner – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingZAC & MIA by A J Betts – Kathryn @ The Book DateNORTHERN HEAT by Helene Young – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingTHE SOLDIER’S WIFE by Pamela Hart – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingRISK by Fleur Ferris – Sheree @ 26 LettersTHE LOST BOYS & OTHER STORIES by Estelle Tang (Edited) – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingTHE HORSES by William Lane – Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsTHE UNBROKEN LINE by Alex Hammond – Shelleyrae @ Book’d OutTHE ROSIE EFFECT by Graeme Simsion – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLandLIMBO by Amy Andrews – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingGOULD’S BOOK OF FISH by Richard Flanagan – Kathryn @ Kathryn’s InboxA TIME TO RUN by J M Peace – Tracey @ Carpe LibrumPIECES OF SKY by Trinity Doyle – Sheree @ 26 LettersWAVE by Hoa Pham – Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsTHE NIGHT FERRY by Michael Robotham – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingHOW TO BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST – Home Remedies by Bernadette Mercer – MaySIX DEGREES by Honey Brown – Tracey @ Carpe LibrumBITTER GREENS by Kate Forsyth – Kathryn @ The Book DateTHE AITCH FACTOR by Susan Butler – Tracey @ Carpe LibrumSOUTH OF DARKNESS by John Marsden – Yvonne @ A Darn Good ReadTHE ANCHORESS by Robyn Cadwallader – Tracey @ Carpe LibrumZAC & MIA by A J Betts – Sheree @ 26 LettersTHE BIT IN BETWEEN by Claire Varley – Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsA SHORT HISTORY OF STUPID by Bernard Keane & Helen Razer – legolegislegimusAFTERLIGHT by Rebecca Lim – Sheree @ 26 LettersWHAT MY DAUGHTERS TAUGHT ME by Joseph Wakim – Shelleyrae @ Book’d OutTHE BEAST’S GARDEN by Kate Forsyth – Tracey @ Carpe LibrumBIG LITTLE LIES by Liane Moriarty – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLandTHE INTERN by Gabrielle Tozer – Sheree @ 26 LettersTHE BEAST’S GARDEN by Kate Forsyth – Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsCLADE by James Bradley – legolegislegimusTHE ROSIE PROJECT by Graeme Simsion – Elizabeth @ Devoted EclecticTHE PORT FAIRY MURDERS by Robert Gott – Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsRUNNING LIKE CHINA by Sophie Hardcastle – Kathryn @ The Book DateGIRL DEFECTIVE by Simmone Howell – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLandSUMMER’S GONE by Charles Hall – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingTHE SECRET YEARS by Barbara Hannay – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingBEST HOME COOKING by David Herbert – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingHARRY MAC by Russell Eldridge – Kathryn @ Kathryn’s InboxWATERFRONT by Duncan McNab – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingCLOSE YOUR EYES by Michael Robotham – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingLEAD by Kylie Scott – Kathryn @ Kathryn’s InboxTHE BIT IN BETWEEN by Claire Varley – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingTHE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD by Stephanie Bishop – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingSIX DEGREES by Honey Brown – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingKINGDOM OF THE STRONG by Tony Cavanaugh – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingFEVER OF ANIMALS by Miles Allinson – Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsRISK by Fleur Ferris – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingTHE HUSH TREASURE BOOK by Hush Foundation – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingMULGA’S MAGICAL COLOURING BOOK by Mulga – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingTHE HOMESTEAD GIRLS by Fiona McArthur – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingSWEET WATTLE CREEK by Kaye Dobbie – Tracey @ Carpe LibrumRESURRECTION BAY by Emma Viskic – Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsSWEET WATTLE CREEK by Kaye Dobbie – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingI CAN JUMP PUDDLES by Alan Marshall – Carol @ Journey and DestinationDEADLY MESSENGERS by Susan May – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingAPPLE BLOSSOM PIE by Kate McGhie – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingI AM THE MESSENGER by Markus Zusak – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLandCLOUDWISH by Fiona Wood – Sheree @ 26 LettersTHE BEAST’S GARDEN by Kate Forsyth – Sheree @ 26 LettersSWIMMING TO THE MOON by Robert Drewe – Tracey @ Carpe LibrumTOWER OF THORNS by Juliet Marillier – Sheree @ 26 LettersTHE SECRET RIVER by Kate Grenville – Carol @ Journey and DestinationTHE PATTERSON GIRLS by Rachel Johns – Tracey @ Carpe LibrumTHE VENUS ISLAND FETISH by Tim Flannery – legolegislegimusGOOD MONEY by J M Green – Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsTHE COLD COLD GROUND by Adrian McKinty – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLandTHE LAKE HOUSE by Kate Morton – Tracey @ Carpe LibrumCLADE by James Bradley – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingPLEASE DON’T LEAVE ME HEAR by Tania Chandler – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingGUN CONTROL by Peter Corris – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingFALL by Sean Williams – Kathryn @ Kathryn’s InboxGRAFFITI MOON by Cath Crowley – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingGOOD MONEY by JM Green – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingTHE PATTERSON GIRLS by Rachel Johns – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingOLMEC OBITUARY by LJM Owen – Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsLEAP by Myfanwy Jones – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingCRUCIFIXION CREEK by Barry Maitland – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingTHE LIFE OF I by Anne Manne – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingSPIRITS OF THE GHAN by Judy Nunn – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingOLMEC OBITUARY by LJM Owen – Tracey @ Carpe LibrumMY BRILLIANT CAREER by Miles Franklin – Carol @ Journey and DestinationTHE SADDLER BOYS by Fiona Palmer – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingSIX SQUARE METRES by Margaret Simons – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingTHE STING by Kate Kyriacou – Tracey @ Carpe LibrumTHE SINGING BONES by Shaun Tan – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingA NEW ERA FOR MANNY YOUNGMAN by Mike Murphy – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingTHE SILVER BRUMBY by Elyne Mitchell – Carol @ Journey and DestinationGIVE THE DEVIL HIS DUE by Sulari Gentill – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingMUSINGS FROM THE INNER DUCK by Michael Leunig – Tracey @ Carpe LibrumOUR DOG KNOWS WORDS by Peter & Lucy Gouldthorpe – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingHOMEMADE TAKEAWAY by Julie Goodwin – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingTHE BOOK THIEF by Markus Zusak – Kathryn @ The Book DateTHE MESSENGER by Markus Zusak – Tracey @ Carpe LibrumTHE BUTTERFLY ENIGMA by Lorraine Campbell – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingTHE SIMPLEST WORDS by Alex Miller – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingRESURRECTION BAY by Emma Viskic – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingENTITLEMENT by Jessica White – Elizabeth @ Devoted EclecticTHE LOST SWIMMER by Ann Turner – Elizabeth @ Devoted EclecticTHINGS YOUR DOG WANTS YOU TO KNOW by Laura Vissaritis – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingGOOD LIFE GREAT FOOD by Judy Phillips – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingTHREE LIVES DOWN by Rachel Amphlett – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingTHE ANCHORESS by Robyn Cadwallader – Elizabeth @ Devoted EclecticSUMMER HARVEST RECIPES by Maggie Beer – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingTHE WAITING ROOM by Leah Kaminsky – Carol @ Reading, Writing & RieslingTHE NATURAL WAY OF THINGS by Charlotte Wood – Elizabeth @ Devoted EclecticA FORTUNATE LIFE by A B Facey – Carol @ Journey and DestinationI FIND AUSTRALIA by William Hatfield – Carol @ Journey and DestinationAUSTRALIA’S MOST MURDEROUS PRISON by James Phelps – Tracey @ Carpe Librum
Challenge Achievements
