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[Patricia]

LOL

[B the BookAddict]

Brenda wrote: "Bette wrote: "Late yesterday, I finished The Believers by Zoë Heller.

My review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."

Did you mean to not record your star rating Bette?"

Thanks, Brenda. Definite 4 ★

[B the BookAddict]

Jo wrote: "No way is this book chick lit.that does surprise me they listed it as that."

Oh yeah, me too, Jo. Some people's shelving really surprises me sometimes. And it can put me off a good book i.e. I generally shy away from chick-lit books. But maybe I'm missing books that are incorrectly shelved???

[B the BookAddict]

I have Lionel Shriver's novels A Perfectly Good Family, Double Fault, and to re-read Big Brother reserved at the library. Whoo-hoo, in a Shriver kind of mood... :)

[Elaine]

Bette wrote: "I have Lionel Shriver's novels A Perfectly Good Family, Double Fault, and to re-read Big Brother reserved at the library. Whoo-hoo, in a Shriver kind of mood... :)"

Glad you're enjoying her Bette. I find her a bit hit and miss. Two of her books I absolutely loved and then there were a few that were less than ordinary I thought. Do have Big Brother at home so I might get round to that soonish. :)

[Alik]

About to start Burial Rites by Hannah Kent. I wonder whether it will live up to it's hype?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Alik wrote: "About to start Burial Rites by Hannah Kent. I wonder whether it will live up to it's hype?"

I found Burial Rites by Hannah Kent an amazing book Alik!

[Lyn]

I have just finished Stillways by Steve Bisley (actor) and found it a real enjoyable read

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Reading The Vale Girl for my September challengey thing. Bit late but better late than never. Seems pretty good so far, pretty bloody dark though.

[B the BookAddict]

Yesterday, I whipped through Zoë Heller's debut novel Everything You Know; more a novella than a novel. 4★

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

[B the BookAddict]

Lyn wrote: "I have just finished Stillways by Steve Bisley (actor) and found it a real enjoyable read"

Stillways: A Memoir by Steve Bisley.

[B the BookAddict]

Last night, I started The Sorrows of an American by Siri Hustvedt.

This is the first book I've read by a Norwegian author and I am enjoying it so far (except for the teeny weeny print). May take me longer than my usual.

[B the BookAddict]

Via Skype, Hayley and I have finished The Enchanted Wood and have started The Adventures of Binkle and Flip.

I still have the copy I read as a child; kind of nice to be reading from that book some 35 years later.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Geoff wrote: "Finished Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks. Great read. 4.5 stars."

I enjoyed this one too Geoff:)

[Kathryn]

Geoff wrote: "Finished Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks. Great read. 4.5 stars."

This is on my TBR, Geoff. Glad to hear you enjoyed it so much. I've read Caleb's Crossing and People of the Book and enjoyed both of those. I might have to bump Year of Wonders up my list...!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bette wrote: "Last night, I started The Sorrows of an American by Siri Hustvedt.

This is the first book I've read by a Norwegian author and I am enjoying it so far (except for the teeny weeny print). May tak..."

Teeny print is off-putting to our "old" eyes isn't it Bette;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bette wrote: "Via Skype, Hayley and I have finished The Enchanted Wood and have started The Adventures of Binkle and Flip.

I still have the copy I read as a child; kind of nice to be reading from that book some..."

That's pretty special, what you're doing Bette!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Liam wrote: "Reading The Vale Girl for my September challengey thing. Bit late but better late than never. Seems pretty good so far, pretty bloody dark though."

Interested in your final thoughts Liam...

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Geoff wrote: "Finished Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks. Great read. 4.5 stars."

She is a really good writer. I just have March left to read out of her fiction books and it is my October book for the Aussie Authors Challenge!

[Sharon]

Finished reading Belong to Me by Marisa de los Santos

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

[Megan]

I'm reading The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, after reading his other title; A Thousand Splendid Suns. They are both brilliant <3 if you haven't yet read them, I suggest you do :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Megan wrote: "I'm reading The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, after reading his other title; A Thousand Splendid Suns. They are both brilliant <3 if you haven't yet read them, I suggest you do :)"

I totally agree Megan, I loved The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini as well as
A Thousand Splendid Suns :)

I notice you are also a new member, welcome to the group, it's great to have you:)

If you'd like, you can head over here http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3... to introduce yourself - everyone loves to say HI!! :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh Michael!!! O__o!!! We sure did;) lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Me too...I can't believe how often we do this!!! Great minds:)

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One of the books I'm reading is The Inevitability of Stars by Kathryn R. Lyster it's a really different experience reading a book that's partially set in your own local area, where you've travelled the streets and been to some of the venues / shops etc named in the book.

[Diane]

Jennie - Daystarz Books wrote: "One of the books I'm reading is The Inevitability of Stars by Kathryn R. Lyster it's a really different experience rea..."

I agree about it being a different experience reading a book set in an area you know so well. I am currently reading Dark Places by Gillian Flynn. It is mainly set in my hometown of Kansas City in the States. It is so cool to be able to easily visualize all the places she talks about. Especially when I am currently living half a world away:-)

[B the BookAddict]

Brenda wrote: "Bette wrote: "Via Skype, Hayley and I have finished The Enchanted Wood and have started The Adventures of Binkle and Flip.

I still have the copy I read as a child; kind of nice to be reading from ..."

I love my reading hour with H:)

[B the BookAddict]

Brenda wrote: "Bette wrote: "Last night, I started The Sorrows of an American by Siri Hustvedt.

This is the first book I've read by a Norwegian author and I am enjoying it so far (except for the teeny weeny pr..."

Sadly, Brenda, it's not just the 'old' eyes. You hit 48 and everything seems to start a sliding descent into encroaching old age. I garden for a day and my back aches the next, my skin regime has somehow multiplied tenfold, the list goes on. It ain't pretty:(

I read an article where a woman said she turned 50 and woke up one morning to find her bum had moved and was now residing on her chest! I am so not looking forward to that happening:):)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bette wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Bette wrote: "Last night, I started The Sorrows of an American by Siri Hustvedt.

This is the first book I've read by a Norwegian author and I am enjoying it so far (except for the..."

Hahaha! The mind boggles!! O__o!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm currently reading Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins for the Spring challenge:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished Every Dead Thing last night and I think I have developed a taste for John Connolly's books! Charlie Parker is my new hero.
And now for something completely different I am going to read Longbourn.

[Sharon]

Started reading The Outback Heart by Fiona Palmer
Enjoying it so far :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Started reading The Outback Heart by Fiona Palmer
Enjoying it so far :)"

I have this one on my TBR:)

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Started reading The Outback Heart by Fiona Palmer
Enjoying it so far :)"

I have this one on my TBR:)"

This is the first I've read by this author.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Started reading The Outback Heart by Fiona Palmer
Enjoying it so far :)"

I have this one on my TBR:)"

This is the first I've read by this author."

I've read two others, The Family Farm and The Road Home, both 4 stars.

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Started reading The Outback Heart by Fiona Palmer
Enjoying it so far :)"

I have this one on my TBR:)"

This is the first I've read by this author."

I'..."

They both sound good Brenda. Thanks for sharing you know what I'm going to do know don't you? :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Started reading The Outback Heart by Fiona Palmer
Enjoying it so far :)"

I have this one on my TBR:)"

This is the first I've read by th..."

Haha! Of course;)

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Started reading The Outback Heart by Fiona Palmer
Enjoying it so far :)"

I have this one on my TBR:)"

This is the first ..."

LOL. Oh what the hell, what's another couple when you have so many ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Started reading The Outback Heart by Fiona Palmer
Enjoying it so far :)"

I have this one on my TBR:)"

Thi..."

Whether you will get to read them all is another story;)

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Started reading The Outback Heart by Fiona Palmer
Enjoying it so far :)"

I have this one on..."

Haha oh course I'll read them all ;) I expect you to read all of your as well :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Started reading The Outback Heart by Fiona Palmer
Enjoying it so far :)"

I h..."

I told you I'll be living until I'm at least 150!;P

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Started reading The Outback Heart by Fiona Palmer
Enjoying it ..."

LOL think you might have to up that to 200-250 with a list like yours ;) I will only have to live to 100 but if I keep adding I will be the oldest person in history :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Started reading The Outback Heart by Fiona Palm..."

LOL!!! Haha!!! I can just see us Sharon, with our walking sticks, clutching our books in one hand and the magnifying glass in the other;P

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Started reading The Outback Hear..."

LOL yes I can see it too. It better be a big magnifying glass but if it's too big we won't be able too lift it up :)

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

The Vale Girl finished. Not the sort of thing I'd usually read, but I enjoyed it enough. Well written, and the relationship between the teenage girl and her mother reminded me a lot of the relationship between me and my mum. Albeit, without the prostitution and alcoholism.

[B the BookAddict]

I finished How It All Began by Penelope Lively. 5★

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

I think this author will become part of my Author Marathon Challenge: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

[B the BookAddict]

I must have been one of the few people not watching the AFL grand final.

I had the whole afternoon to finish Siri Hustvedt's The Sorrows Of An American. Just 3★s for this one

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

[B the BookAddict]

Phrynne wrote: "I finished Every Dead Thing last night and I think I have developed a taste for John Connolly's books! Charlie Parker is my new hero.
And now for something completely different I am going to read L..."

Longbourn sounds interesting. I'll be interested to know what you think.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Bette wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I finished Every Dead Thing last night and I think I have developed a taste for John Connolly's books! Charlie Parker is my new hero.
And now for something completely different I am..."

Sadly it is not as interesting as I had hoped. I am about half way and it is dragging.

[Tango]

Just finished I am Legend and Other Stories which was great. Just started Fractured which has been on the bedside table for a while now.