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message 5351: by Sharon (new)

Sharon | 5477 comments Just finished The Hidden Cottage by Erica James. Now I'm about to start Half Moon Bay by Helene Young.


message 5352: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80013 comments Mod
Sharon wrote: "Just finished The Hidden Cottage by Erica James. Now I'm about to start Half Moon Bay by Helene Young."

The Hidden Cottage by Erica James

I loved Half Moon Bay by Helene Young Sharon!

Sharon, to link your books, go to "add book/author" in the top of your comment box, type in your book title (or ISBN) and hit "search", then click on "add". You can put either the title or the cover in (it lets you choose down the bottom of the drop down box)


message 5354: by Sharon (new)

Sharon | 5477 comments Thanks Brenda I will try doing that next time. I wasn't to sure if I could do this from my I pad but I see that I can. Thanks again :)


message 5355: by Nicola (new)

Nicola (sn295) | 30 comments I'm currently reading City of Bones and The Great Gatsby.


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message 5357: by Michelle (new)

Michelle | 9 comments I've started 'Infinite Jest' by David Foster Wallace.


message 5358: by Mish (new)

Mish | 3601 comments Michelle wrote: "I've started 'Infinite Jest' by David Foster Wallace."

Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace

That's a huge book Michelle. Good luck with it.

And I see that you're a new member. When you have a moment would you like to introduce yourself in this thread so we can all say hello

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3...


message 5359: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9976 comments Ok I started The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman so I have the tissues out.....


message 5360: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80013 comments Mod
Marianne wrote: "Ok I started The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman so I have the tissues out....."

Enjoy Marianne:)


message 5361: by Leisl (new)

Leisl Leighton | 2 comments I'm currently reading Game of Thrones. I was a little reticent to read it, given the hype (sometimes that can ruin a book for me), but when I read the things my favourite fantasy authors said about it, I had to pick it up and I have to say, I'm really loving it. Despite the fact I've seen the show and they've followed the book quite closely in the show, I am enjoying it and in moments it still has the ability to surprise.


message 5362: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80013 comments Mod
Leisl wrote: "I'm currently reading Game of Thrones. I was a little reticent to read it, given the hype (sometimes that can ruin a book for me), but when I read the things my favourite fantasy authors said about..."

A lot of people seem to be enjoying A Game of Thrones at the moment Leisl:)


Liam || Books 'n Beards (madbird) I cannot stand the way George R.R. Martin writes. Game of Thrones fits into the same category as Lord of the Rings for me, where I love the media based off it, but actually reading it makes me want to kill myself.


message 5364: by Michelle (new)

Michelle | 9 comments Mish wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I've started 'Infinite Jest' by David Foster Wallace."

Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace

That's a huge book Michelle. Good luck with it.

And I see that you're a new member. ..."


It is pretty big. I must say I was a little intimidated before I started, but I'm enjoying it so far. I'll see how I feel about it in a month!


message 5365: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6890 comments Brenda wrote: "Leisl wrote: "I'm currently reading Game of Thrones. I was a little reticent to read it, given the hype (sometimes that can ruin a book for me), but when I read the things my favourite fantasy auth..."

I'm not into this genre much so haven't read them. My husband was keen and started reading it but then got fed up and he loves fantasy. He is a he Robert Jordan fan and reads and re-reads them. Others rave over Game of Thrones.


message 5366: by Leonie (new)

Leonie (leonierogers) | 3567 comments I'm currently working on The Short Victorious War by David Weber. Although I've read a lot of sic-fi, I've never read David Weber. Got to love his treecats!


message 5367: by Michael (new)

Michael (knowledgelost) Michelle wrote: "I've started 'Infinite Jest' by David Foster Wallace."

Good luck with that one, it too me a while to get though it


message 5368: by Dale (last edited Jun 23, 2013 05:07PM) (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6890 comments Just started Three Hours Late I was supposed to be reading it for my July new release in the Aussie Author challenge but oh well, I have another one for that The Son-in-Law


message 5369: by Sharon (new)

Sharon | 5477 comments Enjoy Dale we always have plenty to choose from :)


message 5370: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6890 comments Isn't that the truth!


message 5371: by Amy (new)

Amy | 23 comments I have just had 2 months off work for surgery which saw me devour book after book lol.....an currently reading Book 3 of The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare & The Sea Of Tranquility by Katja Millay.


message 5372: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (last edited Jun 24, 2013 12:19AM) (new)

Brenda | 80013 comments Mod
Amy wrote: "I have just had 2 months off work for surgery which saw me devour book after book lol.....an currently reading Book 3 of The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare & The Sea Of Tranquility by Katja ..."

A popular choice City of Glass Amy:)

I also read this one The Sea of Tranquility and loved it!


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message 5374: by Alik (new)

Alik Cloudstreet by Tim Winton. Up to page 170. I hope something happy or hopeful happens soon. Otherwise I should just turn on Today Tonight or A Current Affair to get thoroughly depressed.


message 5375: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80013 comments Mod
Alik wrote: "Cloudstreet by Tim Winton. Up to page 170. I hope something happy or hopeful happens soon. Otherwise I should just turn on Today Tonight or A Current Affair to get thoroughly depressed."

Cloudstreet


message 5377: by B the BookAddict (last edited Jun 24, 2013 02:46PM) (new)

B the BookAddict (bthebookaddict) The title of this book would render it one I would normally not read. It was a freebie and picked it up because my library book had not become available yet. And surprisingly, I'm glad I did.

My review is at http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/627852020


message 5378: by Mish (new)

Mish | 3601 comments Bette wrote: "The title of this book would render it one I would normally not read. It was a freebie and picked it up because my library book had not become available yet. And surprisingly, I'm glad I did.

M..."


I'm not able to view your review Bette.

but I've posted here again http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...


The Last Letter from Your Lover by Jojo Moyes


message 5379: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9976 comments OK, I finished The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman , I agree wholeheartedly about the tissues. What a wonderful read! I can't believe that this didn't win the Miles Franklin and Questions of Travel by Michelle de Kretser did. These were the only two I had read of the longlist, but I know which one I'd have picked, hands down!


message 5380: by Dale (last edited Jun 24, 2013 10:55PM) (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6890 comments Glad you enjoyed it Marianne. I haven't read Questions of Travel.
My review of Three Hours Late by Nicole Trope is now up here.
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...


message 5381: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80013 comments Mod
Marianne wrote: "OK, I finished The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman, I agree wholeheartedly about the tissues. What a wonderful read! I can't believe that this didn't win the Miles Franklin and [bookcover..."

Glad you enjoyed it Marianne...I agree with you that it definitely should have won!


message 5383: by Lit Bug (Foram) (new)

Lit Bug (Foram) | 402 comments Today's free ebook from Amazon from the free books for a fortnight scheme is The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World. Have read only 10% of it till now, but it is very interesting and even more thought-provoking. Thought someone else might be interested in it too...

You'd have to change your country to India in your amazon account but I think the book is worth doing that for once. - http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html...


message 5384: by Michele (new)

Michele I just started reading Miracle in The Andes by Nando Parrado.


message 5385: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80013 comments Mod
Michele wrote: "I just started reading Miracle in The Andes by Nando Parrado."

I read Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors by Piers Paul Read which is the same story, and I really enjoyed it Michele:)


message 5386: by Mark (new)

Mark Ripple by Tui Allen
Really ineffably captivating novel -- Thanks, Brenda!


message 5387: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80013 comments Mod
Mark wrote: "Ripple by Tui Allen
Really ineffably captivating novel -- Thanks, Brenda!"


Glad you're enjoying it Mark!


message 5388: by Kelly (new)

Kelly (RandomKell) | 14 comments I just finished reading Flowers in the Attic (Dollanganger, #1) by V.C. Andrews for about the 3rd time. This book captivates and amazes me every time I read it.
I am still divided over 'that' part of the book and I just can't decide how I feel about it.
But the cruelty and heartlessness of the mother and grandmother take my breath away and bring me to tears every time.


message 5389: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80013 comments Mod
Kelly wrote: "I just finished reading Flowers in the Attic (Dollanganger, #1) by V.C. Andrews for about the 3rd time. This book captivates and amazes me every time I read it.
I am still divided over 'that' part of the book and ..."


I read this book many years ago...thanks for reminding me Kelly:)


message 5390: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9976 comments Brenda wrote: "Marianne wrote: "OK, I finished The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman, I agree wholeheartedly about the tissues. What a wonderful read! I can't believe that this didn't win the Miles Frankl..."

Thanks so much to Brenda & Dale for the recommendation. I have book club this weekend and will be giving this one high praise there.


message 5391: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80013 comments Mod
Marianne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Marianne wrote: "OK, I finished The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman, I agree wholeheartedly about the tissues. What a wonderful read! I can't believe that this didn't win t..."

I'm sure you'll find friends at your bookclub who will also enjoy it Marianne. We read it for bookclub too...it's very popular.


message 5392: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15803 comments Mod
I have just started Winter's Tale. It is a very long book. May take me a while.


message 5393: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80013 comments Mod
Phrynne wrote: "I have just started Winter's Tale. It is a very long book. May take me a while."

Wow 768 pages!! Enjoy Phrynne:)


message 5394: by Michele (new)

Michele Brenda wrote: "Michele wrote: "I just started reading Miracle in The Andes by Nando Parrado."

I read Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors by Piers Paul Read which is the same story, and I really enjoyed it Mi..."


I have also read Alive though it was many years ago, I am interested to see if there are any differences in the story. I have Alive there to re-read and may do so after Miracle


message 5395: by B the BookAddict (last edited Jun 25, 2013 02:13PM) (new)

B the BookAddict (bthebookaddict) http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Just having a practice here linking my review.


message 5396: by Lit Bug (Foram) (new)

Lit Bug (Foram) | 402 comments Bette wrote: "/review/show/627852020

Just having a practice here linking my review."


Unless it is a bug, it isn't taking me to the right place.


message 5397: by B the BookAddict (new)

B the BookAddict (bthebookaddict) Lit Bug wrote: "Bette wrote: "/review/show/627852020

Just having a practice here linking my review."

Unless it is a bug, it isn't taking me to the right place."


No, no bug, please see preview notation by Mish, 18 hours ago. I can't work out how to link this so I'm just trying to practice. Don't know where to put those first damn thingys! Really sorry to confuse you.


message 5398: by Lit Bug (Foram) (new)

Lit Bug (Foram) | 402 comments I don't know what's wrong :( Mish seems to have done what you did and yet your's isn't showing. Once you're done with that and succeeded, would you mind showing me how you created the link in your latest post? I've tried very often but never got the results :(


message 5399: by Lit Bug (Foram) (new)

Lit Bug (Foram) | 402 comments Well, even though it shows as a link in your post, I can't click on it. Wonder what's wrong. Apparently, others' don't seem to have any issues, so maybe you're linking it correctly but maybe there's some fault in your PC or whatever you're using or perhaps, it might just be a bug - well, I've honestly no idea. :(


message 5400: by B the BookAddict (new)

B the BookAddict (bthebookaddict) Lit Bug wrote: "I don't know what's wrong :( Mish seems to have done what you did and yet your's isn't showing. Once you're done with that and succeeded, would you mind showing me how you created the link in your ..."

I've done it before too, but can't get it right this time. Driving me nuts!!!


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