
The Aussie Author Challenge is back for its sixth year!
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 (350+ subscribers and growing by the day). You can sign-up to receive this newsletter at the top of this page (right sidebar).
Read on to decide which challenge level suits you and how you can get involved!
Challenge Period: 1 January 2015 – 31 December 2015
WALLABY
– Read and review 3 titles written by Australian authors, of which at least 1 of those authors are female, at least 1 of those authors are male, and at least 1 of those authors are new to you;
– Fiction or non-fiction, any genre.
WALLAROO
– Read and review 6 titles written by Australian authors, of which at least 2 of those authors are female, at least 2 of those authors are male, and at least 2 of those authors are new to you;
– Fiction or non-fiction, at least 2 genres.
KANGAROO
– Read and review 12 titles written by Australian Authors of which at least 4 of those authors are female, at least 4 of those authors are male, and at least 4 of those authors are new to you;
– At least 6 fiction and at least 2 non-fiction, and at least 2 titles first published in 2014 or 2015.
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 bookwordlover@gmail.com.
Resources you may find useful:
Disclosure: If you click a link in this post and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission.
Aussie Author Challenge 2015 Participants
Reviews of Books by Aussie Authors
- COME WHAT MAY by Sherryl Caulfield – Kathryn @ The Book Date
- THE SUNNYVALE GIRLS by Fiona Palmer – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- LAURINDA by Alice Pung – Laura @ Can I Do 52
- NIGHT GAMES by Anna Krien – Laura @ Can I Do 52
- JASPER JONES by Craig Silvey – Laura @ Can I Do 52
- THE ROSIE EFFECT by Graeme Simsion – Kathryn @ The Book Date
- CLOUDSTREET by Tim Winton – Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews
- BAD ROMEO by Leisa Rayven – Kathryn White @ Kathryn’s Inbox
- GOOD MORNING MR SARRA by Chris Sarra – Laura @ Can I Do 52
- MINDFULNESS FOR LIFE by Stephen McKenzie & Craig Hassed – Sarah @ The Happy Hobbit’s Bookshelf
- EMERGENCE by John Birmingham – Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out
- THE LOST DOG by Michelle de Kretser – Sarah @ The Happy Hobbit’s Bookshelf
- WARNING, THE STORY OF CYCLONE TRACY by Sophie Cunningham – Laura @ Can I Do 52
- HEAD OF THE RIVER by Pip Harry – Laura @ Can I Do 52
- SPRINGTIME, A Ghost Story by Michelle de Kretser – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- THE GREAT ZOO OF CHINA by Matthew Reilly – Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out
- ME AND MY SISTERS by Sinead Moriarty – Laura @ Can I Do 52
- GUN STREET GIRL by Adrian McKinty – Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out
- THE INTERROGATION OF ASHALA WOLF by Ambelin Kwaymullina – Laura @ Can I Do 52
- PAST THE SHALLOWS by Favel Parrett – Sarah @ The Happy Hobbit’s Bookshelf
- GOOD ON PAPER by Andrew Morgan – Laura @ Can I Do 52
- USEFUL by Debra Oswald – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- FOREIGN SOIL by Maxine Beneba Clarke – Laura @ Can I Do 52
- ONLY THE ANIMALS by Ceridwen Dovey – Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews
- THIS HOUSE OF GRIEF by Helen Garner – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- THEODORE THOMSON FLYNN, Not Just Errol’s Father by T & V Harrison – May
- A LONG WAY HOME by Saroo Brierley – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLand
- CAIRO by Chris Womersley – Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews
- THE MISOGYNY FACTOR by Anne Summers – Laura @ Can I Do 52
- SIX SACRED STONES by Matthew Reilly – May
- FOREIGN SOIL by Maxine Beneba Clarke – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- BLACKLIGHT by K A Bedford – Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews
- THE MAXWELL SISTERS by Loretta Hill – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- NANOPARTICLES by Charlotte Wood – Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews
- STONE CASTLES by Trish Morey – Kathryn White @ Kathryn’s Inbox
- EUCALYPTUS by Murray Bail – Sarah @ The Happy Hobbit’s Bookshelf
- TRIO by Geraldine Wooller – Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews
- STOLEN by Lucy Christopher – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLand
- SHE’S HAVING HER BABY by Lauren Sams – Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out
- AMNESIA by Peter Carey – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- PRESENT DARKNESS by Malla Nunn – Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews
- THE HOLIDAY MURDERS by Robert Gott – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- THE ROSIE EFFECT by Graeme Simsion – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- THE ANCHORESS by Robyn Cadwallader – Sandy Fussell
- BURIAL RITES by Hannah Kent – May
- THE NARROW ROAD TO THE DEEP NORTH by Richard Flanagan – Laura @ Can I Do 52
- USEFUL by Debra Oswald – Jess @ Jess Resides Here
- WILD WOOD by Posie Graeme-Evans – Tracey @ Carpe Librum
- MISSING YOU by Kylie Kaden – Sandy Fussell
- TURTLE REEF by Jennifer Scoullar – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- THE BOAT by Nam Le – Sarah @ The Happy Hobbit’s Bookshelf
- ALL THAT I AM by Anna Funder – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLand
- SOLO by Alyssa Brugman – Sheree @ 26 Letters
- STRANGE PLACES by Will Elliot – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLand
- GRAFFITI MOON by Cath Crowley – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLand
- FRANTIC by Katherine Howell – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLand
- PAST THE SHALLOWS by Favel Parrett – Sheree @ 26 Letters
- CLARIEL by Garth Nix – Sheree @ 26 Letters
- BAD BEHAVIOUR by Rebecca Starford – Kathryn White @ Kathryn’s Inbox
- THE PORT FAIRY MURDERS by Robert Gott – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- CLAIMING NOAH by Amanda Ortlepp – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- A MAN MADE ENTIRELY OF BATS by Patrick Lenton – Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews
- WHISKEY & CHARLIE by Annabel Smith – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- MISSING YOU by Kylie Kaden – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- RELUCTANT HERO by John Hickman – May
- THE HUSBAND’S SECRET by Liane Moriarty – Elizabeth @ Devoted Eclectic
- The Best Of Gretta Anna with Martin Teplitzky – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- SAVING FRANCESCA by Melina Marchetta – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLand
- GOLDEN BOYS by Sonya Hartnett – Elizabeth @ Devoted Eclectic
- JUST A QUEEN by Jane Caro – Sandy Fussell
- FAIRWAY TO HEAVEN by Lily Malone – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- CLAIMING NOAH by Amanda Ortlepp – Elizabeth @ Devoted Eclectic
- WATCHING YOU by Michael Robotham – Elizabeth @ Devoted Eclectic
- THE RED THREAD by Nicholas Jose – Sarah @ The Happy Hobbit’s Bookshelf
- CLAIMING NOAH by Amanda Ortlepp – Kathryn White @ Kathryn’s Inbox
- CHALLENGE by Paul Daley – Sheree @ 26 Letters
- THE INVISIBLE HISTORY OF THE HUMAN RACE by Christine Kenneally – legolegislegimus
- BAD SEED by Alan Carter – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- SHADOWFELL by Juliet Marillier – Sheree @ 26 Letters
- SEASON OF SHADOW AND LIGHT by Jenn McLeod – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- BURIAL RITES by Hannah Kent – legolegislegimus
- THE ROSIE PROJECT by Graeme Simsion – Kathryn White @ Kathryn’s Inbox
- THE EXIT by Helen Fitzgerald – Jess @ Jess Resides Here
- POSTER GIRL by Beccy Cole – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT’S SHOE by Prudence Black – legolegislegimus
- THE EMBROIDERER by Kathryn Gauci – Tracey @ Carpe Librum
- I, MIGRANT by Sami Shah – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- MUSING FROM THE INNER DUCK by Michael Leunig – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- GONE FISHING by Susan Duncan – May
- THE BURIAL by Courtney Collins – Sheree @ 26 Letters
- THE TEA CHEST by Josephine Moon – Yvonne @ A Darn Good Read
- LOOKING FOR ALIBRANDI by Melina Marchetta – Tracey @ Carpe Librum
- ALMOST DEAD by Kaz Delaney – Sheree @ 26 Letters
- THE FIRST THIRD by Will Kostakis – Sandy Fussell
- HOW TO WRITE YOUR BLOCKBUSTER by Fiona McIntosh – Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out
- THE LOST SWIMMER by Ann Turner – Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews
- THE FICTIONAL WOMAN by Tara Moss – legolegislegimus
- THREE DOG NIGHT by Peter Goldsworthy – Sarah @ The Happy Hobbit’s Bookshelf
- IN THE MORNING I’LL BE GONE by Adrian McKinty – Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews
- LOST & FOUND by Brooke Davis – Sheree @ 26 Letters
- PALACE OF TEARS by Julian Leatherdale – Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out
- LION ATTACK! by Oliver Mol – Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews
- ZARKORA: The Fyrelit Tragedy by Nicholas and Alison Lochel – Sheree @ 26 Letters
- WHERE SONG BEGAN by Tim Low – legolegislegimus
- THE TRIVIA MAN by Deborah O’Brien – Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews
- YEAR OF WONDERS by Geraldine Brooks – legolegislegimus
- THE BLACKMAIL BLEND by Livia Day – Sheree @ 26 Letters
- THE LOST SWIMMER by Ann Turner – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- ZAC & MIA by A J Betts – Kathryn @ The Book Date
- NORTHERN HEAT by Helene Young – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- THE SOLDIER’S WIFE by Pamela Hart – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- RISK by Fleur Ferris – Sheree @ 26 Letters
- THE LOST BOYS & OTHER STORIES by Estelle Tang (Edited) – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- THE HORSES by William Lane – Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews
- THE UNBROKEN LINE by Alex Hammond – Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out
- THE ROSIE EFFECT by Graeme Simsion – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLand
- LIMBO by Amy Andrews – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- GOULD’S BOOK OF FISH by Richard Flanagan – Kathryn @ Kathryn’s Inbox
- A TIME TO RUN by J M Peace – Tracey @ Carpe Librum
- PIECES OF SKY by Trinity Doyle – Sheree @ 26 Letters
- WAVE by Hoa Pham – Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews
- THE NIGHT FERRY by Michael Robotham – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- HOW TO BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST – Home Remedies by Bernadette Mercer – May
- SIX DEGREES by Honey Brown – Tracey @ Carpe Librum
- BITTER GREENS by Kate Forsyth – Kathryn @ The Book Date
- THE AITCH FACTOR by Susan Butler – Tracey @ Carpe Librum
- SOUTH OF DARKNESS by John Marsden – Yvonne @ A Darn Good Read
- THE ANCHORESS by Robyn Cadwallader – Tracey @ Carpe Librum
- ZAC & MIA by A J Betts – Sheree @ 26 Letters
- THE BIT IN BETWEEN by Claire Varley – Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews
- A SHORT HISTORY OF STUPID by Bernard Keane & Helen Razer – legolegislegimus
- AFTERLIGHT by Rebecca Lim – Sheree @ 26 Letters
- WHAT MY DAUGHTERS TAUGHT ME by Joseph Wakim – Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out
- THE BEAST’S GARDEN by Kate Forsyth – Tracey @ Carpe Librum
- BIG LITTLE LIES by Liane Moriarty – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLand
- THE INTERN by Gabrielle Tozer – Sheree @ 26 Letters
- THE BEAST’S GARDEN by Kate Forsyth – Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews
- CLADE by James Bradley – legolegislegimus
- THE ROSIE PROJECT by Graeme Simsion – Elizabeth @ Devoted Eclectic
- THE PORT FAIRY MURDERS by Robert Gott – Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews
- RUNNING LIKE CHINA by Sophie Hardcastle – Kathryn @ The Book Date
- GIRL DEFECTIVE by Simmone Howell – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLand
- SUMMER’S GONE by Charles Hall – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- THE SECRET YEARS by Barbara Hannay – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- BEST HOME COOKING by David Herbert – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- HARRY MAC by Russell Eldridge – Kathryn @ Kathryn’s Inbox
- WATERFRONT by Duncan McNab – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- CLOSE YOUR EYES by Michael Robotham – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- LEAD by Kylie Scott – Kathryn @ Kathryn’s Inbox
- THE BIT IN BETWEEN by Claire Varley – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD by Stephanie Bishop – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- SIX DEGREES by Honey Brown – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- KINGDOM OF THE STRONG by Tony Cavanaugh – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- FEVER OF ANIMALS by Miles Allinson – Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews
- RISK by Fleur Ferris – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- THE HUSH TREASURE BOOK by Hush Foundation – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- MULGA’S MAGICAL COLOURING BOOK by Mulga – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- THE HOMESTEAD GIRLS by Fiona McArthur – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- SWEET WATTLE CREEK by Kaye Dobbie – Tracey @ Carpe Librum
- RESURRECTION BAY by Emma Viskic – Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews
- SWEET WATTLE CREEK by Kaye Dobbie – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- I CAN JUMP PUDDLES by Alan Marshall – Carol @ Journey and Destination
- DEADLY MESSENGERS by Susan May – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- APPLE BLOSSOM PIE by Kate McGhie – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- I AM THE MESSENGER by Markus Zusak – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLand
- CLOUDWISH by Fiona Wood – Sheree @ 26 Letters
- THE BEAST’S GARDEN by Kate Forsyth – Sheree @ 26 Letters
- SWIMMING TO THE MOON by Robert Drewe – Tracey @ Carpe Librum
- TOWER OF THORNS by Juliet Marillier – Sheree @ 26 Letters
- THE SECRET RIVER by Kate Grenville – Carol @ Journey and Destination
- THE PATTERSON GIRLS by Rachel Johns – Tracey @ Carpe Librum
- THE VENUS ISLAND FETISH by Tim Flannery – legolegislegimus
- GOOD MONEY by J M Green – Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews
- THE COLD COLD GROUND by Adrian McKinty – Erin @ TexErin in SydneyLand
- THE LAKE HOUSE by Kate Morton – Tracey @ Carpe Librum
- CLADE by James Bradley – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- PLEASE DON’T LEAVE ME HEAR by Tania Chandler – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- GUN CONTROL by Peter Corris – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- FALL by Sean Williams – Kathryn @ Kathryn’s Inbox
- GRAFFITI MOON by Cath Crowley – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- GOOD MONEY by JM Green – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- THE PATTERSON GIRLS by Rachel Johns – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- OLMEC OBITUARY by LJM Owen – Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews
- LEAP by Myfanwy Jones – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- CRUCIFIXION CREEK by Barry Maitland – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- THE LIFE OF I by Anne Manne – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- SPIRITS OF THE GHAN by Judy Nunn – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- OLMEC OBITUARY by LJM Owen – Tracey @ Carpe Librum
- MY BRILLIANT CAREER by Miles Franklin – Carol @ Journey and Destination
- THE SADDLER BOYS by Fiona Palmer – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- SIX SQUARE METRES by Margaret Simons – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- THE STING by Kate Kyriacou – Tracey @ Carpe Librum
- THE SINGING BONES by Shaun Tan – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- A NEW ERA FOR MANNY YOUNGMAN by Mike Murphy – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- THE SILVER BRUMBY by Elyne Mitchell – Carol @ Journey and Destination
- GIVE THE DEVIL HIS DUE by Sulari Gentill – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- MUSINGS FROM THE INNER DUCK by Michael Leunig – Tracey @ Carpe Librum
- OUR DOG KNOWS WORDS by Peter & Lucy Gouldthorpe – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- HOMEMADE TAKEAWAY by Julie Goodwin – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- THE BOOK THIEF by Markus Zusak – Kathryn @ The Book Date
- THE MESSENGER by Markus Zusak – Tracey @ Carpe Librum
- THE BUTTERFLY ENIGMA by Lorraine Campbell – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- THE SIMPLEST WORDS by Alex Miller – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- RESURRECTION BAY by Emma Viskic – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- ENTITLEMENT by Jessica White – Elizabeth @ Devoted Eclectic
- THE LOST SWIMMER by Ann Turner – Elizabeth @ Devoted Eclectic
- THINGS YOUR DOG WANTS YOU TO KNOW by Laura Vissaritis – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- GOOD LIFE GREAT FOOD by Judy Phillips – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- THREE LIVES DOWN by Rachel Amphlett – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- THE ANCHORESS by Robyn Cadwallader – Elizabeth @ Devoted Eclectic
- SUMMER HARVEST RECIPES by Maggie Beer – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- THE WAITING ROOM by Leah Kaminsky – Carol @ Reading, Writing & Riesling
- THE NATURAL WAY OF THINGS by Charlotte Wood – Elizabeth @ Devoted Eclectic
- A FORTUNATE LIFE by A B Facey – Carol @ Journey and Destination
- I FIND AUSTRALIA by William Hatfield – Carol @ Journey and Destination
- AUSTRALIA’S MOST MURDEROUS PRISON by James Phelps – Tracey @ Carpe Librum
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