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[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Sally wrote: "I've just started listening to The Pillars of the Earth on audiobook. Very enjoyable so far - not brilliant, but certainly enjoyable. "

That thing must be a hundred hours long :P

[Kathryn]

I finished Beneath the Darkening Sky earlier today. It's a very heavy book. Not one I would recommend unless you are interested in learning about the lives of rebel soldiers and how young boys captured from villages are mistreated and broken down to a point where they can be trusted by the leaders to carry and use AK-47's on other unfortunate villagers. There weren't too many rays of hope in this book.

My next read (and which I think I will start tonight even if it's just for a few pages, despite the fact it's past my bedtime, because I feel the need to put something a bit lighter in my mind before bed!) is Corduroy Mansions by Alexander McCall Smith. I love his Botswanan series with Precious Ramotswe that starts with The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. The jury's still out for me on his Edinburgh Isabel Dalhousie series - I've read The Sunday Philosophy Club and Friends, Lovers, Chocolate and they're OK… I'll read the third one sometime... And I haven't read any of the Scotland Street series (first book - 44 Scotland Street) - they don't appeal - I think I've read the first few pages... But I lived in London for a little while and loved exploring it, so I'm hoping I'll enjoy his Corduroy Mansion series. At any rate, it will be a lighter read than my rebel soldier read!

[B the BookAddict]

After seeing Sharon's review, I read Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

Thanks Sharon, it's a 4★ from me.

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

[Sharon]

Great review Bette :)

[Dale]

Currently reading Taking a Chance Set in Perth 1940s. Very enjoyable.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "Currently reading Taking a Chance Set in Perth 1940s. Very enjoyable."

I have that one on my TBR Dale:)

[Dale]

I think you'll enjoy it Brenda.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "I think you'll enjoy it Brenda."

I enjoyed her first one, so I'm sure I would. I just haven't got myself a copy yet!

[Angela]

@Dale and Brenda - Taking a Chance this one sounds very tempting!!!

I am reading a poem a day, from the collection The Good Thief by Marie Howe as well as continuing Sense and Sensibility which is providing abundant entertainment.

[Patricia]

I'm just about to start Nightingale Wood by Stella Gibbons.
Cold Comfort Farm has been a favourite of mine for a long time and one of the few books I've read more than once.
Her books are quite hard to get in dead tree version but now with ebooks and audiobooks I finally have an easy way of getting to the rest of them.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Murder in Mississippi review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Reckless Rebellion review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Shanna]

Just finished Hounded and started Hammered and also just finished The Knitting Circle and will be beginning tonight Casting Spells struggling with The Young Lion

[Sharon]

Just finished Ugly: my memoir by Robert Hoge Very inspiring.

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great review Sharon!

[Sharon]

Thank you Brenda :)

[B the BookAddict]

Possibly, one of the top five books I have ever read: The Storm at the Door by Stefan Merrill Block.

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

[B the BookAddict]

Unexpected news for me! Christina Baker Kline author of Orphan Train has read my review.

She messaged me this morning thanking me for my excellent and thoughtful review and asking for my address so she can send me a signed book plate.

This is a first for me so I'm feeling wow.

[Kathryn]

That's very exciting news for you, Bette! Congratulations!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Bette wrote: "Unexpected news for me! Christina Baker Kline author of Orphan Train has read my review.

She messaged me this morning thanking me for my excellent and thoughtful..."

I agree! Wow! Well done.

[B the BookAddict]

Phrynne wrote: "Bette wrote: "Unexpected news for me! Christina Baker Kline author of Orphan Train has read my review.

She messaged me this morning thanking me for my excellent ..."

Kathryn wrote: "That's very exciting news for you, Bette! Congratulations!"

Thanks, still feeling pretty excited.

[Kathryn]

And it is a great review, too. Good job, Bette!

[Dale]

Bette wrote: "Unexpected news for me! Christina Baker Kline author of Orphan Train has read my review.

She messaged me this morning thanking me for my excellent and thoughtful..."
That's lovely Bette.

[B the BookAddict]

Dale wrote: "Bette wrote: "Unexpected news for me! Christina Baker Kline author of Orphan Train has read my review.

She messaged me this morning thanking me for my excellent ..."

Dale wrote: "That's lovely Bette".

Thanks. You know, part of me wants to weigh into the discussion/argument yielded by the 'Emma (Who deplores Goodreads censorship)' review.

But I need to think of my stress levels so can only hope my review might negate some of the backlash this novel has received because of Emma's review.

[Kathryn]

I hadn't read it (although I remember seeing her name on the page), but now I'll have to check it out!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bette wrote: "Unexpected news for me! Christina Baker Kline author of Orphan Train has read my review.

She messaged me this morning thanking me for my excellent and thoughtful..."

Congratulations Bette! That is very exciting:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bette wrote: "Dale wrote: "Bette wrote: "Unexpected news for me! Christina Baker Kline author of Orphan Train has read my review.

She messaged me this morning thanking me for ..."

I hope it does Bette, and I don't think it's worth getting involved with that...you have reacted with what your reaction to the book dictated - leave it at that, and your delight in the author's response:)

[Sharon]

Bette wrote: "Possibly, one of the top five books I have ever read: The Storm at the Door by Stefan Merrill Block.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Wonderful news Bette, congratulations :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm currently reading The Tailor's Girl by Fiona McIntosh and I am loving it! It's wonderful - heartwrenching, sad, uplifting, intense!!

[Sharon]

This one is already on my TBR Brenda. Glad you're enjoying it. I haven't read any of her books yet, but I hope too soon :)

[Sharon]

Started reading Outback Dreams by Rachael Johns Enjoying it so far :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "This one is already on my TBR Brenda. Glad you're enjoying it. I haven't read any of her books yet, but I hope too soon :)"

Me neither Sharon, even though I have 2 or 3 here that I own! But I'll definitely be reading more of her!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Started reading Outback Dreams by Rachael Johns Enjoying it so far :)"

That one is on my TBR too!

[Sharon]

I've found so many new authors since being with goodreads. Not sure if that's a good thing or bad thing seeing as I can't keep up with them all.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "I've found so many new authors since being with goodreads. Not sure if that's a good thing or bad thing seeing as I can't keep up with them all."

Same! I'm also reading many different genres now - a few years ago I was stuck with crime, thrillers etc, which I loved and still do, but now I read so much more:)

[Leonie]

Sharon wrote: "I've found so many new authors since being with goodreads. Not sure if that's a good thing or bad thing seeing as I can't keep up with them all."

I think it's fabulous! I've had so much fun reading new ones. I just purchased Lab Rat One by Andrea K. Höst after really enjoying the first book.

[Sharon]

Leonie wrote: "Sharon wrote: "I've found so many new authors since being with goodreads. Not sure if that's a good thing or bad thing seeing as I can't keep up with them all."

I think it's fabulous! I've had so..."

Yes you're right Leonie, it is fabulous. Hope you enjoy your latest purchase :)

[Neko]

Do Tampons Take Your Virginity?: A Catholic Girl's Memoir

lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "Do Tampons Take Your Virginity?: A Catholic Girl's Memoir

lol"

Oh my goodness!!! lol

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Finished Retribution Falls - it was great! If there are any fans of Firefly/Serenity, it was basically that, except with airships.

Now onto The Lost Kingdom. I'm burning through books, got to read 15 more before the end of the year to meet my challenge, I got so behind.

[Neko]

Brenda wrote: "Laura wrote: "Do Tampons Take Your Virginity?: A Catholic Girl's Memoir

lol"

Oh my goodness!!! lol"
Lol...It's quite a good read even though the name of the book makes you gasp! I bought it on sale I think like 2 years ago now and only JUST getting around to properly reading it..lol

[Sally]

Bette wrote: "Unexpected news for me! Christina Baker Kline author of Orphan Train has read my review.

She messaged me this morning thanking me for my excellent and thoughtful..."

What a dream come true! Congratulations!

[B the BookAddict]

Finished May We Be Forgiven by A.M. Homes

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

[Elaine]

Bette wrote: "Unexpected news for me! Christina Baker Kline author of Orphan Train has read my review.

She messaged me this morning thanking me for my excellent and thoughtful..."

Awesome review Bette and definitely well deserved praise from the author. Well done. It's a huge WOW to have that kind of feedback.

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Just starting Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. Have been very excited for this book since hearing about it on Booktube.

[B the BookAddict]

Elaine wrote: "Bette wrote: "Unexpected news for me! Christina Baker Kline author of Orphan Train has read my review.

She messaged me this morning thanking me for my excellent ..."

Thanks Elaine, the author seems lovely.

[B the BookAddict]

Started South of Broad by Pat Conroy this morning. I can imagine Nick Nolte reading this in his southern accented tone.

I've been reading some fairly serious novels lately so needed something a little lighter.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Wading my way through Dust by Patricia Cornwell. One day in Kay Scarpetta's life told in 512 pages. Even she does not have an exciting enough life to warrant that many pages.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Wading my way through Dust by Patricia Cornwell. One day in Kay Scarpetta's life told in 512 pages. Even she does not have an exciting enough life to warrant that m..."

Oh really! Wow!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Wading my way through Dust by Patricia Cornwell. One day in Kay Scarpetta's life told in 512 pages. Even she does not have an exciting enough life t..."

Really :(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Wading my way through Dust by Patricia Cornwell. One day in Kay Scarpetta's life told in 512 pages. Even she does not have an excitin..."

Are you going to keep reading if you're "enjoying" it so much?