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The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay
The Sea of Tranquility
by Katja Millay (Goodreads Author)
Brenda made a comment in the group Aussie Readers*Why do you read? topic
"It's hard to believe you only started reading 3 years ago Michael. And I know what you mean, to not have a book nearby is scary!"
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Dinky by Marta Moran Bishop
Dinky by Marta Moran Bishop
" It was a honour to receive an advance copy of this truly remarkable story for which I gladly provided a blurb for the back cover.

Marta Moran Bishop has lovingly created the real-life poignant tale of, Dinky, The Nurse Mare’s Foal. Narrated by the... " Read more of this review »
The Amber Amulet by Craig Silvey
" When I read Jasper Jones I vouched that I will read whatever Craig Silvey releases next, so when I saw The Amber Amulet the whole look of it just through me off. I didn’t know what to think of it….Is it a child’s book, graphic novel and what was C... " Read more of this review »
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Three Hours Late by Nicole Trope
Three Hours Late
by Nicole Trope (Goodreads Author)
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The Unicorn Tree by Cynthia  Collins
The Unicorn Tree
by Cynthia Collins (Goodreads Author)
More of Brenda's books…
Eleanor Roosevelt
“A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it's in hot water.”
Eleanor Roosevelt

Shania Twain
“A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words”
Shania Twain, From This Moment On

Helene Young
“Thanks, Ms Wilding.’

She raised one eyebrow. ‘Who?’

‘You must be Tom’s daughter, the photographer. You look like him. A prettier version, sexy, even.’ His laugh was a smoky rumble as he spun on his heel.

‘Don’t presume to know anything about me, Mr Lawson.’

He hefted his pack and strode away, power in the length of stride.”
Helene Young, Half Moon Bay

Frank Zappa
“So many books, so little time.”
Frank Zappa

Charlaine Harris
“Here’s to books, the cheapest vacation you can buy.”
Charlaine Harris

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A group for all Australian Goodreads members (and those interested in Australia), no matter what they read!
74566 Aussie Lovers of Crime/Mystery/Thriller/Suspense — 260 members — last activity 20 hours, 49 min ago
A group for Aussie GR members (and those interested in our wonderful land of OZ), who love nothing more than to curl up with a good crime, thriller, s...more
59176 Australian Women Writers Challenge — 426 members — last activity 13 hours, 9 min ago
This group is for participants in the inaugural Australian Women Writers Challenge and interested readers, authors and book industry persons are all w...more
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19126 The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group — 8048 members — last activity 1 minute ago
Welcome to the Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group! May/June Group Reads: Case Histories by Kate Atkinson and The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen _ _ _ _ _...more
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 June Challenge - Miles Franklin and/or TBR list!
June Challenge - Miles Franklin and/or TBR list!
June 01, 2013 12:01AM — 2,454 people invited
Aussie Readers Group, AU

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DRUM ROLL......2013 Miles Franklin announcement 19th June Part of your challenge...more
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**Winter Reading Challenge - 2013**
**Winter Reading Challenge - 2013**
June 01, 2013 12:01AM — 2,445 people invited
Aussie Readers Group, AU

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It's a shame, BUT.....  photo Winteriscoming-Gameofthrones_zps94d1aa94.jpg So, sit yourselves down with pen and paper and work out...more
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Harvest - May/June Group Read
Harvest - May/June Group Read
Book club meeting, June 30, 2013 07:23PM — 272 people invited
Tess Gerritsen Fans Group on Goodreads, US

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Please consider joining us as we read Harvest, a stand-alone medical thriller by...more
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2013 Reading Challenge
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Brenda has read 96 books toward her goal of 160 books.
 
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