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message 5801: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80012 comments Mod
Janis wrote: "As a great fan of M.C Beaton (AKA Marion Chesney) I am currently working my way through her work again. I was introduced to her through my local library but love her work so much I've decided to tr..."

Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton


message 5802: by Adhityani (new)

Adhityani (dhitri) Bette wrote: "I have finished The Privileges. My review is at:

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


What a great review, Bette!

I am halfway through Cloudstreet, I enjoy the unusual narrative style but it does force me to slow down in my reading.


message 5803: by Lit Bug (Foram) (new)

Lit Bug (Foram) | 402 comments Finally done with Perdido Street Station - what a brilliant work!


message 5804: by B the BookAddict (new)

B the BookAddict (bthebookaddict) Dhitri wrote: "Bette wrote: "I have finished The Privileges. My review is at:

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

What a great review, Bette!

I am halfway through Cloudstreet, I enjoy the unusual..."


Thanks, Dhitri. I hate to say it but much as I love Winton's writing, I just find his books a tad depressing. They leave me feeling 'shut-in' and claustrophobic. But I did love his In the Winter Dark- gripping book. Have you read it?


message 5805: by Donna R (new)

Donna R (goodreadscomuser_ainsco) Hatched Tim Winton Award Winners 20th Anniversary Collection by Tim Winton Hatched: Tim Winton Award Winners 20th Anniversary Collection by Tim Winton

Released this week, this is my final Winter Challenge book. It's a slender book and I'll sit down with it over a coffee this morning.

In the Country of Men  by Hisham MatarIn the Country of Men by Hisham Matar

I'm attempting to make my way round the world, this is a novel of Libya.




message 5806: by Mish (new)

Mish | 3601 comments Dhitri wrote: "Bette wrote: "I have finished The Privileges. My review is at:

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

What a great review, Bette!

I am halfway through Cloudstreet, I enjoy the unusual..."


Dhitri, I was planning on reading Cloudstreet next. When you say unusual narrative style...is it complex? I'm not sure if I'm up for something atm, that needs work to understand it


message 5807: by B the BookAddict (new)

B the BookAddict (bthebookaddict) I've finished A Thousand Pardons by Jonathan Dee who has delivered the goods again. My review is at:

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


message 5808: by Rita (new)

Rita Chapman | 151 comments I've been reading some Goodreads' author's books lately - Riley Banks, Sean Tretheway, Ange Takats - all good reads.

Yesterday I started Bryce Courtney's Jack of Diamonds. Such a shame it is his last book - a great loss but what a legacy he has left behind!


message 5809: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80012 comments Mod
Rita wrote: "I've been reading some Goodreads' author's books lately - Riley Banks, Sean Tretheway, Ange Takats - all good reads.

Yesterday I started Bryce Courtney's Jack of Diamonds. Such a shame it is his ..."


Riley Banks

Jack of Diamonds by Bryce Courtenay

You're right about Bryce Rita, a terrible shame.
Would you mind linking your books/authors too when you post please, as when I tried to link both Sean and Ange nothing came up. It just helps the rest of the group find what you're reading, and maybe adding them to their own TBR lists:) Thanks.


Liam || Books 'n Beards (madbird) Headhunters by Jo Nesbø - one of my mum's favourites, so thought I'd give him a whirl. Not bad so far, short book though.


message 5811: by Sharon (new)

Sharon | 5475 comments I'm now reading Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

I hope I will enjoy it.


message 5812: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80012 comments Mod
Sharon wrote: "I'm now reading Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

I hope I will enjoy it."


Sounds good Sharon:)


message 5813: by Sharon (new)

Sharon | 5475 comments Yes it does Brenda. Hoping to get it read within a couple of days ;)


message 5814: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80012 comments Mod
Sharon wrote: "Yes it does Brenda. Hoping to get it read within a couple of days ;)"

Good luck;)


message 5815: by Sharon (new)

Sharon | 5475 comments Thanks Brenda ;)


message 5816: by Bibloquill (new)

Bibloquill (thepettybooklover) | 6 comments just finished the kite runner. so im going to enjoy a little nora roberts fluff before my next book.


message 5817: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80012 comments Mod
Alison wrote: "just finished the kite runner. so im going to enjoy a little nora roberts fluff before my next book."

The Kite Runner


Liam || Books 'n Beards (madbird) Headhunters finished. Meh.


message 5820: by B the BookAddict (new)

B the BookAddict (bthebookaddict) Reading The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides. 406 pages of delicious literary fiction.


message 5821: by Michelle (new)

Michelle (shelld79) | 144 comments I just finished reading The Lone Wolf Agenda by Joseph Badal for a review tour which was a really fast moving read but not one I would normally choose.
I've almost finished listening to Creole Belle (Dave Robicheaux, #19) by James Lee Burke which I have loved as I am such a huge James Lee Burke fan.
I might start reading The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein tonight if I get time.


message 5822: by S.K. (new)

S.K. Munt (wordwhisperer) I've just started Blood Countess by Tara Moss The Blood Countess (Pandora English, #1) by Tara Moss


message 5823: by Mish (last edited Aug 06, 2013 09:24PM) (new)

Mish | 3601 comments I've had to put on hold A Thousand Splendid Suns, I got up to disc 10 of 11 and could not play it anymore...The disc was scratched :/

So now I'm listening to Touch & Go and reading The Postman Always Rings Twice


message 5824: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80012 comments Mod
Mish wrote: "I've had to put on hold A Thousand Splendid Suns, I got up to disc 10 of 11 and could not play it anymore...The disc was scratched :/

So now I'm listening to Touch & Go and reading The Postman Alw..."


That's no good Mish!


message 5825: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80012 comments Mod
I'm currently reading The 9th Girl by Tami Hoag I'm not far in yet, but it's excellent!


message 5826: by Mish (new)

Mish | 3601 comments Michael wrote: "No good Mish. Have you checked the discs for Touch & Go? The last thing you would want is it happening again."

I was devastated when that happened. Yes Michael I made sure this time. I've checked all the disc in Touch & Go and they are in excellent condition


message 5827: by Mish (new)

Mish | 3601 comments Brenda wrote: "Mish wrote: "I've had to put on hold A Thousand Splendid Suns, I got up to disc 10 of 11 and could not play it anymore...The disc was scratched :/

So now I'm listening to Touch & Go and reading Th..."


It's terrible. I've reserved the paper copy at the library & all I could do is try and find my place in the book....I was so close to the end :(


message 5828: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15803 comments Mod
I'm on a Neil Gaiman roll. Just finished The Sandman, Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes and am going straight into Stardust


message 5829: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80012 comments Mod
Mish wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Mish wrote: "I've had to put on hold A Thousand Splendid Suns, I got up to disc 10 of 11 and could not play it anymore...The disc was scratched :/

So now I'm listening to Touch & Go..."


Couldn't they get another audio for you? They should try at least!


message 5830: by Mish (new)

Mish | 3601 comments Brenda wrote: "Mish wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Mish wrote: "I've had to put on hold A Thousand Splendid Suns, I got up to disc 10 of 11 and could not play it anymore...The disc was scratched :/

So now I'm listening ..."


My local library isn't getting any Disc audio books any more, they are all on Download audio...I'll be honest, I don't have a clue how to use it.

Actually I could check other libraries as well.


message 5831: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80012 comments Mod
Your library should be able to be in touch with other libraries who may still have a copy too Mish...good luck with it!


message 5832: by Sharon (new)

Sharon | 5475 comments Just started The Son-in-Law by Charity Norman

Already loving it and I've only read a couple of chapters.


message 5833: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

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Glad you're enjoying it Sharon:)


message 5834: by Sharon (new)

Sharon | 5475 comments Thanks Brenda. Think it's going to be a late night as I can't put it down :)


message 5835: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80012 comments Mod
I'm a bit the same with my current read:)


message 5836: by Leonie (last edited Aug 07, 2013 04:53AM) (new)

Leonie (leonierogers) | 3567 comments Just picked up Mates at Billabong and Captain Jim by Mary Grant Bruce free from Amazon. Time for a trip down memory lane...


message 5837: by Sharon (new)

Sharon | 5475 comments I'm guessing your going to be finished yours tonight Brenda ;)
I just love it when you start a book and it has you hooked :)


message 5838: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80012 comments Mod
Sharon wrote: "I'm guessing your going to be finished yours tonight Brenda ;)
I just love it when you start a book and it has you hooked :)"


Not sure Sharon...probably. I have about 1/4 left;)


message 5839: by Sharon (new)

Sharon | 5475 comments C'mon Brenda you know you can do it ;) Lol


message 5840: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80012 comments Mod
Sharon wrote: "C'mon Brenda you know you can do it ;) Lol"

lol Yeah, I'd best get off this computer then, hadn't I;)


message 5841: by Sharon (new)

Sharon | 5475 comments Yes that would be a good idea ;)


message 5842: by B the BookAddict (new)

B the BookAddict (bthebookaddict) I'm having my own Jeffrey Eugenides read-a-thon atm. I've just finished The Marriage Plot which I loved.
And started Middlesex last night. I can already see this is going to be a 5★ book.


message 5843: by Mish (new)

Mish | 3601 comments Bette wrote: "I'm having my own Jeffrey Eugenides read-a-thon atm. I've just finished The Marriage Plot which I loved.
And started Middlesex last night. I can already see this is going to be a 5★ book."


Middlesex is fantastic Bette.


message 5844: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6889 comments Mish wrote: "Bette wrote: "I'm having my own Jeffrey Eugenides read-a-thon atm. I've just finished The Marriage Plot which I loved.
And started Middlesex last night. I can already see this is going to be a 5★..."


I couldn't do that - read so many books in a row by the one author.


message 5845: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80012 comments Mod
No I'm a bit the same..need a break with someone different.


message 5846: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15803 comments Mod
Depends on the author. I am on my third Neil Gaiman in a row.


message 5847: by Mish (last edited Aug 08, 2013 06:36PM) (new)

Mish | 3601 comments I've been known to do that too. My recent one was Melina Marchetta, 3 books in a row.

And then there's the series. If I'm really hooked on the first book in the series, I could read the lot, one after the other.


message 5848: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15803 comments Mod
I did that when I discovered Terry Pratchett. I think I read 8 or 9 of them in a row before I felt the need to read something else.


message 5849: by S.K. (new)

S.K. Munt (wordwhisperer) Mish wrote: "Bette wrote: "I'm having my own Jeffrey Eugenides read-a-thon atm. I've just finished The Marriage Plot which I loved.
And started Middlesex last night. I can already see this is going to be a 5★..."


I really enjoyed Middlesex too


message 5850: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15803 comments Mod
I finished Coraline in one sitting (it's a very short book). Starting A Fortunate Life for my August challenge next.


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