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[Michelle]

Mish wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I just started reading and I have mixed feelings about it so far....."

Michelle how far in are you?

I'm on my 3rd disc out of 10 and only now it..."

I'm about 26% through. It's just so conversational and I don't feel like the story is getting anywhere yet.

Please tell me that it gets better?

[Amy]

Have started The Ocean at the Ens of the Lane by Neil Gaiman & last week I read The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Amy wrote: "Have started The Ocean at the Ens of the Lane by Neil Gaiman & last week I read The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay."

Hope you enjoy The Ocean at the End of the Lane as much as I did. One of the best books I have read in ages.

[Amy]

Im only up to chapter 4, but so far it has intrigued me!

[Michele]

I just finished The Devil of Nanking by Mo Hayder - it wasn't my favourite of her books, although it was still very good, a bit slow to start, finally got going about 3/4 the way through. I am now reading , I haven't read a Barbara Erskine book for quite a few years, am enjoying it so far

[Mish]

Michelle wrote: "Mish wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I just started reading and I have mixed feelings about it so far....."

Michelle how far in are you?

I'm on my 3rd disc out of 10 an..."

Michelle, what I listened too this morning gave me a real shock and I can't wait to get back in the car to continue listening to it. So yes I can say it has improved dramatically for me and I just hope it continues this way.

Keep at it and let me know how you’re going with it & if you felt the same :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mish wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I just started reading and I have mixed feelings about it so far....."

Michelle how far in are you?

I'm on my 3rd disc out of 10 and only now it..."

Michelle wrote: "Mish wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I just started reading and I have mixed feelings about it so far....."

Michelle how far in are you?

I'm on my 3rd disc out of 10 an..."

Michelle and Mish, please persevere!! It gets soooo much better.

[Michelle]

Brenda wrote: "Mish wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I just started reading and I have mixed feelings about it so far....."

Michelle how far in are you?

I'm on my 3rd disc out of 10 an..."

I really hope so. I had heard such good things which I why I started reading it. I'll be patient and wait to see how it progresses.

[Sharon]

Started reading.
My July challenge book

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Started John Dies at the End, my July challenge. Been meaning to re-read this for ages!

[Tango]

I have been avoiding Foal's Bread which I'm reading for my in-person book club. I think I was put off by the cover. After 20 pages I am actually enjoying it and think I will enjoy it. It will definitely make for a good discussion.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Tango wrote: "I have been avoiding Foal's Bread which I'm reading for my in-person book club. I think I was put off by the cover. After 20 pages I am actually enjoying it and think I will enjoy it. It will defin..."

Funny - I have been put off by the title.

[Mark]

Liam wrote: "Started John Dies at the End, my July challenge. Been meaning to re-read this for ages!"

Arggh! I think, as a matter of personal endogenous necessity, I would categorically exclude any book with that particular title from consideration for "cognitive ingestion." More seriously, maybe it's only me, but I can't imagine why anyone with health problems would want to read a book whose advertised message is the ineluctability of death. Mortality and its attendant horror we shall always have with us, but who wants to be reminded? :)

[Lit Bug (Foram)]

Embassytown by China Miéville

[B the BookAddict]

The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides. My Pick a friend book. thank you, Patrick
Also reading:
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

[Michele]

by S.J. Bolton

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michele wrote: " by S.J. Bolton"

I've had this one on my TBR for quite awhile Michele:)

[Lit Bug (Foram)]

Anyone wants to read Embassytown with me?

If this isn't the right place, please let me know, I didn't find an appropriate place and was lazy to scour through the dizzying nos. of threads...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lit Bug wrote: "Anyone wants to read Embassytown with me?

If this isn't the right place, please let me know, I didn't find an appropriate place and was lazy to scour through the dizzying nos. of threads..."

We don't have any buddy read threads Lit Bug:) You can open one if you wish, put it in "you and your books" :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Lit Bug wrote: "Anyone wants to read Embassytown with me?

If this isn't the right place, please let me know, I didn't find an appropriate place and was lazy to scour through the dizzying nos. of threads..."

I would but later in the month. Right now I have about 10 books I am committed to read for various challenges! I like to get those read first and then I am free to read what I like.

[Lit Bug (Foram)]

Thanks Brenda and Phrynne, it's alright, maybe I'll just open a discussion when I'm done :) For now, I'll open a Buddy Reads thread.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lit Bug wrote: "Thanks Brenda and Phrynne, it's alright, maybe I'll just open a discussion when I'm done :) For now, I'll open a Buddy Reads thread."

You should only need a Buddy Reads thread Lit Bug, as they'd overlap otherwise:)

[Lit Bug (Foram)]

Oh... I thought you suggested I open a thread so that everyone could put in their requests/accept other people's requests - a platform to place/accept buddy reads requests.

But I'm okay with what you propose :) Won't open a separate discussion...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lit Bug wrote: "Oh... I thought you suggested I open a thread so that everyone could put in their requests/accept other people's requests - a platform to place/accept buddy reads requests.

But I'm okay with what ..."

Sorry if I wasn't clear:( Just what you did is great:)

[Lit Bug (Foram)]

So what do you think is better? Shall I keep the Buddy Reads thread open to all to find co-readers or keep it to myself as a discussion thread for the book? I figured others too might want to look for reading partners...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Leave the buddy reads thread open for everyone Lit Bug:)

[Lit Bug (Foram)]

Brenda wrote: "Leave the buddy reads thread open for everyone Lit Bug:)"

Thank you :)

[Sharon]

Just started reading

[Hayley]

The Marked Ones

I have just finished reading this book and found it fantastic. Seriously couldn't put it down. Love that it's written by a small town Aussie girl!

[Sharon]

Glad you enjoyed it Hayley. I haven't read one of her books for a long time.

[Mish]

Sharon wrote: "Just started reading "

Good one Sharon, I'll probably start this book early August.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Just started reading "

Loved this one!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Hayley wrote: "The Marked Ones

I have just finished reading this book and found it fantastic. Seriously couldn't put it down. Love that it's written by a small town Aussie girl!"

It sounds good Hayley!

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Mark wrote: "Liam wrote: "Started John Dies at the End, my July challenge. Been meaning to re-read this for ages!"

Arggh! I think, as a matter of personal endogenous necessity, I would categorically exclude a..."

Good thing it is one of the funniest books I have ever read, then. :P

[Mark]

Ah, well... At least it's traumatic in a funny sort of way, then. :) Seriously, I could use a funny read right about now, so if it isn't actually a lugubrious meditation on horrible mortality, decay and moribundity, I might give it a try. :)

[Michele]

Brenda wrote: "Michele wrote: " by S.J. Bolton"

I've had this one on my TBR for quite awhile Michele:)"

Move it up the list Brenda, I just finished and it is a good read - although I would avoid it if you don't like snakes ;)

[Bronwyn]

Bette wrote: "Dale wrote: "Good for you Bette. I've read and enjoyed those two as well."

Dale, thank you. You must get your hands on The Last Letter from Your Lover. You'll be glad you did."

This sounds like a good story I think I will add it to my TBR list, thanks for sharing.

[Bronwyn]

I have added some much needed books to my TBR list??? Thanks for the ideas.

I have just finished listening to In the Winter Dark by Tim Winton and it seems I am on my own in that I did like it at all and I did not like any of the characters. I read it for the winter challenge.

I am currently listening to Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon and reading The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd for book club.

I have waited a long time to read the Outlander series and though the listening is good, they seem so long winded. I am finding that I am starting to lose interest as the book is so long. I am about to take a break and go onto my next book in the winter challenge otherwise I might spend the next month listening to this book.

[Sharon]

Bronwyn wrote: "I have added some much needed books to my TBR list??? Thanks for the ideas.

I have just finished listening to In the Winter Dark by Tim Winton and it seems I am on my own in that I did like it at..."

I've got The Secret Life of Bees sitting on my bookshelf I hope to read it this year. Are you enjoying it so far Bronwyn?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michele wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Michele wrote: " by S.J. Bolton"

I've had this one on my TBR for quite awhile Michele:)"

Move it up the list Brenda, I just finished and it is a good r..."

Thanks Michele:)

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

John Dies at the End finished. I can't get over how good that book is.

[Lit Bug (Foram)]

Liam wrote: "John Dies at the End finished. I can't get over how good that book is."

Is it SF? It sounds good, but I can't make out the genre...

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

It sort of defies being a particular genre. It's a funny, scary, sci-fi fantasy action-thriller. :P

[Lit Bug (Foram)]

Liam wrote: "It sort of defies being a particular genre. It's a funny, scary, sci-fi fantasy action-thriller. :P"

Well, that sounds interesting - I'll see if I can get it :) Thanks!

[Jan]

Don't you love discovering a new author. At the moment I'm caught up with Hans Fallada. New to me but he's been around since 1930s. It's all WW2 Germany and you would think that's a tired topic, but his writing and characterisation are really something. I plan a review on Alone in Berlin and Little Man, What Now? if I ever have the time. Thank you to the Good Reader who put me on to him.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jan wrote: "Don't you love discovering a new author. At the moment I'm caught up with Hans Fallada. New to me but he's been around since 1930s. It's all WW2 Germany and you would think that's a tired topic, bu..."

Hans Fallada

Alone in Berlin
Little Man, What Now?

It's certainly great finding a new author you love Jan:) Great you have now!

[Jo]

I am having trouble getting into The Red House by Mark Haddon. I enjoyed his Curious Dog in the Nightime and A Spot of Bother.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jo wrote: "I am having trouble getting into The Red House by Mark Haddon. I enjoyed his Curious Dog in the Nightime and A Spot of Bother."

I couldn't get into The Red House either, but liked The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and A Spot of Bother all by Mark Haddon

[Kim BookGirl]

Jan wrote: "Don't you love discovering a new author. At the moment I'm caught up with Hans Fallada. New to me but he's been around since 1930s. It's all WW2 Germany and you would think that's a tired topic, bu..."

Yes I do Jan. recently I discovered Christopher Isherwood. Hans Fallada sounds good too.

[Lit Bug (Foram)]

Just done with Embassytown - so radical, unorthodox and so imaginative!!!