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[Ernest]

Brenda wrote: "Sally wrote: "Ernest wrote: "Amongst the many books I'm currently reading, the one that is taking the longest time is The Complete Works. I'm very slowly working through his plays. As I find plays ..."

This is a great idea - I've created a thread at http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

[Ernest]

Bette, Tango, Sally and Lit Bug, I'm happy to continue our discussion in that thread.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ernest wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sally wrote: "Ernest wrote: "Amongst the many books I'm currently reading, the one that is taking the longest time is The Complete Works. I'm very slowly working through his plays. A..."

Glad you did that Ernest....there will be some fantastic discussions on this topic, starting with you and Sally, and probably lots more people!

[B the BookAddict]

Sharon wrote: "Pjaye wrote: "I just finished The Book Thief a week ago. I loved it, but it totally wrung me out, I cried for days. I was telling a friend about it last night, and cried again when I was explaining..."

Me Before You taught me about Dignitas
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dignitas.... A necessary facility, imo.

[Lily]

Dark Of The Moon
I love John Sandford's 'Prey' series... this is the first of his Virgil Flowers books I've tried.

[B the BookAddict]

Last night I started The Sandcastle Girls.

[[deleted user]]

Finishing off The Heaven I Swallowed by Rachel Hennessy. I had actually put it aside for a couple of months as other books grabbed my attention.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Catherine wrote: "I'm reading Before I Go To Sleep by S.J. Watson and I don't like it! Despite lots of rave reviews and praise, I'm dragging through it. It's like Gone Girl, so manipulative, and I just can't connect..."

Oh my goodness!!!! What a shame Catherine..I do hope it picks up for you. That is one of my all time favourites!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm reading Rabbit Hole by Garrett Smith at the moment, and really enjoying it:)

[Sally]

I'm listening to Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver as an audiobook at the moment. Only the third audiobook I've ever listened to in my life but I'm loving it! I think Audible.com is going to be getting a lot of business from me in the future.

I'm also reading Outlander, loaned to me by my cousin, along with the rest of the Outlander series. It started slowly, which my cousin warned me about, but is definitely improving now.

[Sally]

Michael wrote: "Finished The Deliverance of Evil recently and loved it.

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

Now reading Burial Rites and so far am finding it hard to put down."

Ooh, can't wait to read your review of Burial Rites, Michael, that is high up on my TBR list.

[Jo]

Someone was just telling me burial rites was a good book. Library has heaps of reserves for it.

[Leonie]

Currently reading City of Bones - have been wondering if it would live up to the hype. So far, it's OK, but nothing particularly new as far as YA goes. I'll post a review when I'm finished.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Catherine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Catherine wrote: "I'm reading Before I Go To Sleep by S.J. Watson and I don't like it! Despite lots of rave reviews and praise, I'm dragging through it. It's like Gone Girl, so manip..."

Haha! OK Catherine;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Finished The Deliverance of Evil recently and loved it.

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

Now reading Burial Rites and so far am finding it hard to put down."

Good to hear Michael:)

[B the BookAddict]

Yesterday, I finished The Sandcastle Girls. My basic review is here:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[B the BookAddict]

Last night I started Moon Tiger. Read great recs by Shane and Marguerite. Happy to say I'm really enjoying it.

[Dale]

Catherine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Catherine wrote: "I'm reading Before I Go To Sleep by S.J. Watson and I don't like it! Despite lots of rave reviews and praise, I'm dragging through it. It's like Gone Girl, so manip..."

Had to laugh, Catherine. That happens with a friend and me too. Yet other times we are right in sync with our taste. I suspect a lot depends on circumstances at the time, what else we have been reading and a whole host of other variables.

[Garrett]

Sally wrote: "I'm listening to Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver as an audiobook at the moment. Only the third audiobook I've ever listened to in my life but I'm loving it! I think Audible.com is going to be..."

Sally's comment makes me wonder how many people "read" via audiobooks.

[Dale]

Not this person ever. Only way I would is if I lost my sight, which I pray will never happen.

[[deleted user]]

I just finished Burial Rites. Want to do a quick review, but too sick to contemplate it. Really liked it and was nervous I wouldn't because sometimes the hyped books end up being let downs. But this one worked for me.

[Leonie]

I really enjoy audiobooks (as long as they're voiced well), particularly on long drives, or when I'm exercising.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Garrett wrote: "Sally wrote: "I'm listening to Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver as an audiobook at the moment. Only the third audiobook I've ever listened to in my life but I'm loving it! I think Audible.com ..."

I've only listened to 3 I think, and I didn't enjoy the experience. I can certainly read faster than the average narrator, plus the voices (at least on the ones I listened to) left a lot to be desired!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mae wrote: "I just finished Burial Rites. Want to do a quick review, but too sick to contemplate it. Really liked it and was nervous I wouldn't because sometimes the hyped books end up being let downs. But thi..."

So sorry you're sick Mae, but glad you enjoyed Burial Rites

[Patricia]

Sally's comment makes me wonder how many people "read" via audiobooks ..."
Me!
Although I have just started.
My biggest problem with reading is the time factor, I work full time and although I always intend to sit and read, it rarely ever happens.
Got the iphone a year ago and about 3-4 months ago, I thought I'd give audiobooks a try.
Since then I've listened to 8 books and I'm a bit surprised myself how much I'm enjoying it. Yesterday I cleaned the kitchen and the bathroom and "read" my book at the same time. No guilt about sitting and 'doing nothing' and my household chores get done at the same time.
It's also opened me up to different types of books and some wonderful stories I would otherwise have missed out on.
Got to say I'm a convert.
Today I started listening to The Ocean at the End of the Lane while I was doing the laundry. It's narrated by the author and I really like his voice.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have just rediscovered this thread which we used to discuss audio books in, the pros and cons... check it out and have your say!!!

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/9...

[Garrett]

Brenda wrote: "I have just rediscovered this thread which we used to discuss audio books in, the pros and cons... check it out and have your say!!!

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/9..."

That thread has really got me thinking ...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Garrett wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I have just rediscovered this thread which we used to discuss audio books in, the pros and cons... check it out and have your say!!!

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/9......"

That's good, discussion about ANY sort of book is good;)

[Michelle]

I'm currently reading and am finding it absolutely fascinating so far.
I love these types of books and find some of the facts in this one are just so morbid but unbelievably interesting as well!

[Sharon]

Started reading Odd One Out by Monica McInerney this one shouldn't take me to long to get through :)

[B the BookAddict]

Yesterday, I finished Moon Tiger by Penelope Lively; winner 1987 Man Booker prize. Thanks to Shane and Marguerite. My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Dale]

recently finished The Ice Cream Girls
Review here
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[B the BookAddict]

Finished The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen. Simply brilliant. My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

So impressed with Jonathan Franzen that last night I started another of his: Freedom

[B the BookAddict]

Geoff wrote: "Taking a break from the Challenge.

Finished Anne Frank Remembered: The Story of the Woman Who Helped to Hide the Frank Family by Miep Gies. 4 stars.

Currently reading Party of One: The Loners' Ma..."

I'll be interested to see what you think of Party of One: The Loners' Manifesto. Looking forward to your comments:)

[Sharon]

Started reading The Shadow Year by Hannah Richell

Think I'm going to really enjoy this one :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I just finished and I am in that delightful moment where I look at my list and say"Which one shall I read next"

[Diane]

Phrynne wrote: "I just finished and I am in that delightful moment where I look at my list and say"Which one shall I read next""

I agree! Another great moment is the official opening and reading of the first line of that next read. Love it!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Exactly!
I have selected Joyland and it is now sitting waiting for the official opening with the bookmark resting neatly on top :)

[Mish]

Hello everyone, l'm here in Hollywood & l'm reading The Big Sleep by the wonderful Raymond Chandler :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Mish wrote: "Hello everyone, l'm here in Hollywood & l'm reading The Big Sleep by the wonderful Raymond Chandler :)"

Well everyone's gotta be somewhere - you lucky, lucky person!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mish wrote: "Hello everyone, l'm here in Hollywood & l'm reading The Big Sleep by the wonderful Raymond Chandler :)"

Have a wonderful time Mish, and yes I'm very jealous;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Exactly!
I have selected Joyland and it is now sitting waiting for the official opening with the bookmark resting neatly on top :)"

It's a great feeling isn't it!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Started reading The Shadow Year by Hannah Richell

Think I'm going to really enjoy this one :)"

Loved this one Sharon!

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

I think 9 months in, I'm burned out on reading D: Still plodding through Winter Be My Shield.

[Elaine]

Mish wrote: "Hello everyone, l'm here in Hollywood & l'm reading The Big Sleep by the wonderful Raymond Chandler :)"

Oh Mish how lovely for you. Enjoy and how appropriate to be reading that book where you are. :)

[Steve]

Liam wrote: "I think 9 months in, I'm burned out on reading D: Still plodding through Winter Be My Shield."

I found that book quite difficult to get through, myself.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Liam wrote: "I think 9 months in, I'm burned out on reading D: Still plodding through Winter Be My Shield."

Put it to one side and read something which will energise you again:)

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Steve wrote: "Liam wrote: "I think 9 months in, I'm burned out on reading D: Still plodding through Winter Be My Shield."

I found that book quite difficult to get through, myself."

Oh I'm loving it, I just can't get a good read on :/ same with the last few books I've read.

[B the BookAddict]

Mish wrote: "Hello everyone, l'm here in Hollywood & l'm reading The Big Sleep by the wonderful Raymond Chandler :)"

Hope you are having a great time, Mish.

[B the BookAddict]

Liam wrote: "Steve wrote: "Liam wrote: "I think 9 months in, I'm burned out on reading D: Still plodding through Winter Be My Shield."

I found that book quite difficult to get through, myself."

Oh I'm loving ..."

What about giving yourself a break from reading for a couple of weeks. You'll come back more energized. Have a little self imposed reading embargo:)