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[Dale]

Have to say I often have trouble relating to characters like that LOL but I usually like Kristin Hannah's books so will be interested to know what you think as you progress.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm currently reading Song of the Jikhoshi by Aussie author Katie W. Stewart I loved the first one Treespeaker and even though I'm only 10% in, this one looks to be as good, at least!

[Lit Bug (Foram)]

Started World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War

[Maggi]

I'm reading a favorite author, Deanna Raybourn. A Spear of Summer Grass n

[Leonie]

Brenda wrote: "I'm currently reading Song of the Jikhoshi by Aussie author Katie W. Stewart I loved the first one Treespeaker and even though I'm only 10% in, this one loo..."

I think you'll enjoy it, Brenda! (I certainly did!)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Leonie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I'm currently reading Song of the Jikhoshi by Aussie author Katie W. Stewart I loved the first one Treespeaker and even though I'm only 10% i..."

I'm really enjoying it Leonie:)

[Deb]

Just finished Room by Emma Donoghue. It is a fast read and I couldn't put it down, but it was a little creepy.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Excellent book that one Deb!

[B the BookAddict]

Liam wrote: "I'm currently listening to Back Story, David Mitchell's autobiography on my drives to work - it is read by the man himself, which I think is why I'm enjoying it so much. I can only really se..."

The Fry Chronicles is on my Winter Challenge and I can't wait to read it.
But you're right. Hearing Fry read the book would be amazing (that sexy British accent) and with all the inflections he puts on words.

[Jan]

Alone in Berlin by Hans Falada. I visited Berlin a few weeks ago and am reading this again now that I have a little knowledge of the city and its streets. Pity I didn't read it while I was actually there. I love to read books about the place I'm in at the time. Does anyone else do this ?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jan wrote: "Alone in Berlin by Hans Falada. I visited Berlin a few weeks ago and am reading this again now that I have a little knowledge of the city and its streets. Pity I didn't read it while I was actually..."

Alone in Berlin by Hans Fallada :)

[Mish]

Alone in Berlin by Hans Fallada

I would loved to have read The Shadow of the Wind or The Angel's Game while I was in Barcelona but unfortunately the english translation was released a year or so after my trip.

They are special though and I still do have a vivid memory of the places mentioned in the book :)

[Jan]

Great to have new titles introduced to you. Thanks Mish and Brenda. I will line these up for next time I'm heading to Barcelona.

[B the BookAddict]

Finished Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah last night. No review from me for this one.
Suffice to say, good reading time wasted on a book I didn't like. Found myself doing anything else except this book. One dimensional characters, story which could have been good but wasn't.
Definitely won't read Kristin Hannah ever again.

[Lit Bug (Foram)]

Just completed World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War and it was wonderful.

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

[Dale]

Bette wrote: "Finished Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah last night. No review from me for this one.
Suffice to say, good reading time wasted on a book I didn't like. Found myself doing anything else except this..."
I've actually liked some of her others, Bette but sound like this one is not a good read.

[Kim BookGirl]

The Transit of Venus - for book group book but one I have been wanting to read.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished another amazing book today The Shadow Year by Aussie author Hannah Richell

[Michele]

Brenda wrote: "Finished another amazing book today The Shadow Year by Aussie author Hannah Richell"

Ooh that does sound good Brenda - it's now on my list ;)

[Jo]

That is on my to read list too.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michele wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Finished another amazing book today The Shadow Year by Aussie author Hannah Richell"

Ooh that does sound good Brenda - it's now on my list ;)"

I'll put a review up in the next day or so Michele:)

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Currently on Abaddon's Gate, third book of the Expanse. Loving it, these are such fantastic space operas.

[B the BookAddict]

I've just finished The Shortest Way Home by Juliette Fay. A 'side-read' from my Challenge books. A refreshing likeable read. Fay did not disappoint...

My review is at: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I'm now reading
The Fry Chronicles by Stephen Fry. I've been hanging out for this one. And it's part of my Winter Challenge.

[B the BookAddict]

Dale wrote: "Bette wrote: "Finished Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah last night. No review from me for this one.
Suffice to say, good reading time wasted on a book I didn't like. Found myself doing anything el..."

Maybe I just lucked onto a book that didn't suit me, Dale. I know she is a successful author of some 18 books so she can't be all that bad... :)

[Sharon]

I just finished Letters from Skye: A Novelby Jessica Brockmolean epistolary novel. If you love sweet reads, and a story told rather beautifully, then this is a good one.

Now I'm reading The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory

[B the BookAddict]

I am also reading The Life of David Gale by Dewey Gram.
The story of a college professor and anti-death penalty campaigner who is charged with murder and sentenced to death.

[Mish]

I have finished The Children 5 stars

It’s not an easy book to read as the characters are unlikable and the family slightly dysfunctional, but I liked it more then I thought I would. Wood’s descriptions are very visual, Mandy situation was moving and it had me thinking a lot about the family’s behaviour - why they are like this & when did it all go wrong.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mish wrote: "I have finished The Children 5 stars

It’s not an easy book to read as the characters are unlikable and the family slightly dysfunctional, but I liked it more then I thought I would. Wood’s descrip..."

You're right in your description there Mish! A very disfunctional family:) But I enjoyed it too.

[Mish]

I'm currently reading The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy and just about to start Whisky Charlie Foxtrot by Annabel Smith

[Dale]

Currently reading One Mountain Away by Emilie Richards.

[Dale]

My review is now up for The Girl You Left Behind You can find it here
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Just finished Abaddon's Gate - absolutely fantastic. Any science-fiction fans who haven't read The Expanse series yet, get on your bike!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I finished last night The Unicorn Tree by Cynthia Collins. This was a GR first-reads win, and it was absolutely fantastic! My review will follow:)

[Minzhi]

Tango wrote: "Audio books are great for driving. I have a 35 minute drive to and from work. Sometimes I wish it were further when I get to a really good bit."

I'm listening to 1Q84 at the moment. It's fascinating to have someone (in my case, 2 people, 1 male and 1 female) read the book to you. I enjoy it immensely!! Like you said, sometimes I wish the drive was longer!!

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I am currently reading Silver Clouds by Fleur McDonald brilliant book so far :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "I am currently reading Silver Clouds by Fleur McDonald brilliant book so far :)"

Silver Clouds by Fleur McDonald

[Dale]

Currently reading another off my TBR list You Don't Want to Know

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "Currently reading another off my TBR list You Don't Want to Know"

That one is on my TBR too Dale!

[Dale]

I'm finding it intriguing

[Michael]

Just finished The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie; not sure if I like it :(

[Lit Bug (Foram)]

Reading Neuromancer by William Gibson, the first in the Sprawl Trilogy.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Lit Bug wrote: "Reading Neuromancer by William Gibson, the first in the Sprawl Trilogy."

Ooh, interested to see what you think of it. I keep meaning to read it, it's supposed to be sort of the father of all Cyberpunk.

[Lit Bug (Foram)]

Yes, it is considered that, and so far (10 pages) I'm loving it. I intend to read the complete trilogy...

[Alik]

Just finished A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. One of the best books I've read. Such a powerful ending.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Alik wrote: "Just finished A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. One of the best books I've read. Such a powerful ending."

A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

[B the BookAddict]

So I've schlepped off my Challenge list and over to books given to me. I'm reading Father of the Rain by Lily King; a book sometimes shelved as chick-lit but happily is not.
About the painful deterioration of a once close father-daughter relationship after divorce.

[Mish]

Alik wrote: "Just finished A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. One of the best books I've read. Such a powerful ending."

I agree it’s fantastic. I’d like to read his latest book The Crane Wife at some stage. It looks really good.

[Lily]

'Suspect'... another Michael Robotham. I'm in a big Robotham phase.

[Mish]

Lily wrote: "'Suspect'... another Michael Robotham. I'm in a big Robotham phase."

Suspect by Michael Robotham

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lily wrote: "'Suspect'... another Michael Robotham. I'm in a big Robotham phase."

I really enjoyed that one Lily!