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[Tango]

Two thirds through House for all Seasons. A debut for Jenn J McLeod which I am enjoying.

[Deb]

I'm reading Pearls by Colin Falconer. It takes place in Broome with the pearl divers. Got to love anything that involves pearls!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Deb wrote: "I'm reading Pearls by Colin Falconer. It takes place in Broome with the pearl divers. Got to love anything that involves pearls!"

Pearls by Colin Falconer :)

[Kim BookGirl]

Finished American Gods last night. Will start Dodger tonight.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Kim wrote: "Finished American Gods last night. Will start Dodger tonight."

I bought Dodger today at QBD for $9.99. It looks excellent but I have to read some other books first for April challenges. I have read nearly all Terry Pratchett's other books!

[Kim BookGirl]

Phrynne wrote: "Kim wrote: "Finished American Gods last night. Will start Dodger tonight."

I bought Dodger today at QBD for $9.99. It looks excellent but I have to read some other books first for April challenges..."

I've only read a couple of Pratchetts. I'm looking forward to Dodger and one of these days I will get into the Discworld series properly.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Kim wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Kim wrote: "Finished American Gods last night. Will start Dodger tonight."

I bought Dodger today at QBD for $9.99. It looks excellent but I have to read some other books first for ..."

I still remember the day I read The Color of Magic Discworld#1. It was so entertaining and very clever. I couldn't stop after that and went on to read the whole series. So sad that Terry Pratchett is now not well.

[Dale]

Tango wrote: "Two thirds through House for all Seasons. A debut for Jenn J McLeod which I am enjoying."

It is good isn't it, Tango?

[Leonie]

Phrynne wrote: "Kim wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Kim wrote: "Finished American Gods last night. Will start Dodger tonight."

I bought Dodger today at QBD for $9.99. It looks excellent but I have to read some other book..."

I love Terry Pratchett's books! They're some of my frequent read books, and as soon as I start reading one, I'm just swept away in the story.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I started Room last night and sadly, so far, I really don't like it. I am finding the way it is told, in an artificial child's voice, to be very irritating. I will plough on though and hope it grows on me.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I started Room last night and sadly, so far, I really don't like it. I am finding the way it is told, in an artificial child's voice, to be very irritating. I will plough on though and hope it grow..."

I loved Room. I found it very unique!

[Michele]

Phrynne wrote: "I started Room last night and sadly, so far, I really don't like it. I am finding the way it is told, in an artificial child's voice, to be very irritating. I will plough on though and hope it grow..."

I have avoided that book because it is told in a child's voice even though many people have recommended it, I think it would really annoy me. I will be interested to hear your final thoughts on it Phrynne.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I started Room last night and sadly, so far, I really don't like it. I am finding the way it is told, in an artificial child's voice, to be very irritating. I will plough on though ..."

No this one is not for me. I will finish it because I want to know what happens but I wish I hadn't started it. It is unique - just not my thing :)

[Kim BookGirl]

That's a shame Phrynne. I thought Room was brilliant.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Kim wrote: "That's a shame Phrynne. I thought Room was brilliant."

Yes I know. I appear to be the odd one out!!!

[Marianne]

Phrynne wrote: "Kim wrote: "That's a shame Phrynne. I thought Room was brilliant."

Yes I know. I appear to be the odd one out!!!"

I thought it was brilliant too, especially the escape scene!

[Dale]

Phrynne wrote: "Kim wrote: "That's a shame Phrynne. I thought Room was brilliant."

Yes I know. I appear to be the odd one out!!!"

Then I am too Phrynne as I started it but found the voice annoying in the extreme and couldn't be bothered finishing it.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Dale wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Kim wrote: "That's a shame Phrynne. I thought Room was brilliant."

Yes I know. I appear to be the odd one out!!!"

Then I am too Phrynne as I started it but found the voice annoyin..."

That was probably my main issue with it too. I always dislike authors trying to talk like young children. It never works for me!

[Maggie]

Phrynne wrote: "I started Room last night and sadly, so far, I really don't like it. I am finding the way it is told, in an artificial child's voice, to be very irritating. I will pl..."

I also had that reaction to it Phrynne. I finished it, but wouldnt recommend it. There was a distinct lack of authenticity about the story telling which irritated me.

[Dale]

good to feel I wasn't the only one reacted negatively to this book.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Where is the thunder storm? Why haven't I got one yet?

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Oh did it miss us in Sydney? We have lots of rain but no thunder.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I just finished Revenge of the Tide by Elizabeth Haynes

Review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Leonie]

I've just begun The Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson

[Donna R]

These are the next two on the go, I try to have one paper and one ebook moving along together.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Donna wrote: "These are the next two on the go, I try to have one paper and one ebook moving along together.



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Where did you get your copy of Sydney Bridge Upside Down Donna? We had a thread going about it awhile ago http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/9... and I was trying to find a copy...I didn't!

[Kyla]

I started Tomorrow, When The War Began by John Marsden last night. So far I am thoroughly enjoying, which surprises me because generally I mostly read horror/suspense or true crime books.

[Leonie]

I really enjoyed Tomorrow, When the War Began. When I first read it, I actually found it quite disturbing - mainly because it's set in Australia, I think. I'll be interested to hear your thoughts Kyla.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I absolutely loved the Tomorrow series:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I loved the first few books of the Tomorrow series but I gradually became bored with them and did not finish the whole series. I loved the movie of the first book.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have the movie here, but still haven't watched it!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Do watch it. It is very true to the book.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'll have to dig it out Phrynne, thanks:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I am currently reading A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty. At first I wondered what everyone saw in it but I am now about two thirds of the way through and reaching for the tissue box!

[Kyla]

Well I finished Tomorrow, When The War Began and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's a book my husband owns but unfortunately he doesn't own any others in the series. As a result I'll be taking a trip to either the book store &/or library tomorrow to get the next installment :)

[Kyla]

I have just started reading Boys of Blood & Bone by David Metzenthen. It's a book I bought a few years back for the kids because they had to read it for school. To be perfectly honest I don't think any of them (3 teenage children) actually read the book. I hate a book to sit on the bookshelf unread, so have taken it upon myself to do what my children didn't :)

[★ Jess]

Brenda wrote: "I have the movie here, but still haven't watched it!"

Ive got the books here, but have not read them!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kyla wrote: "Well I finished Tomorrow, When The War Began and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's a book my husband owns but unfortunately he doesn't own any others in the series. As a result I'll be taking a trip to e..."

Kyla wrote: "I have just started reading Boys of Blood & Bone by David Metzenthen. It's a book I bought a few years back for the kids because they had to read it for school. To be perfectly honest I don't think..."

Boys Of Blood & Bone by David Metzenthen

Tomorrow, When the War BeganJohn Marsden

Enjoy Kyla!

Kyla, do you know how to link your titles? Check this out, and it will tell you how to do it:) http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

[Jess]

It's freezing out my way today, and wet and dreary... so perfect book reading weather really.

I'm currently reading two books at once - Beneath Outback Skies on my Kindle and The Farmers Wife in paperback - I couldn't decided which to focus on so I keep switching between the two.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jess wrote: "It's freezing out my way today, and wet and dreary... so perfect book reading weather really.

I'm currently reading two books at once - Beneath Outback Skies on my Kindle and The Farmers Wife in p..."

I hope you're enjoying both Jess!!! I can't do that, especially with books that are similar. Different, yes, but like those you're reading...no.

[Kyla]

Thanks Brenda :) I didn't know how to link my books. I have only been using this site for about 5 days :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kyla wrote: "Thanks Brenda :) I didn't know how to link my books. I have only been using this site for about 5 days :)"

That's OK...let me know if you have problems, and I'll help you out:)

[Deb Kingston]

I have just about finished reading 'The Ghost at the Wedding' by Shirley Walker it is a true story that chronicles the lives of three generations of men and women through two world wars. Winner of the 2009 Asher Literary Award. Written with the emotional power of a novel it is a very compelling read.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Deb wrote: "I have just about finished reading 'The Ghost at the Wedding' by Shirley Walker it is a true story that chronicles the lives of three generations of men and women through two world wars. Winner of ..."

The Ghost at the Wedding by Shirley Walker Sounds intriguing Deb.

[Deb Kingston]

Thank you for adding the link I could not figure out how to do that.

I have now just finished the last chapter and highly recommend this book as a gripping testament to the human spirit and the devastation wars have on generations of family. Shirley Walker writes this (memoir) with such heartfelt emotion a wonderful Australian author.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Deb wrote: "Thank you for adding the link I could not figure out how to do that.

I have now just finished the last chapter and highly recommend this book as a gripping testament to the human spirit and the d..."

Here's the link with the instructions Deb:)

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

[★ Jess]

Death: The High Cost of Living by Neil Gaiman

[Donna R]

Brenda wrote: "Donna wrote: "These are the next two on the go, I try to have one paper and one ebook moving along together.



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Wh..."

Brenda - is that the book discussion started by Mark? It was seeing that disc that prompted me to try again. I found my copy at a fund raiser, republished in 2010 by www.textpublishing.com.au and the original price tag on it was $21.95.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Donna wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Donna wrote: "These are the next two on the go, I try to have one paper and one ebook moving along together.



[bookcover:Sydney Bridge Upside Dow..."

Yes that's right Donna...how are you finding it? Thanks for the link too:) If it's still that price I'll leave it until it's cheaper:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ashleigh wrote: "I try to have ebooks and paper books going too Brenda. My downfall is that I sometimes forget which ebook or dreaded I amusing as I use a kind leans an iPad to read as well as paper books. But I ha..."

As long as you're enjoying the reading Ashleigh:)