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What Are You Currently Reading? (doesn't have to be an Aussie book)
Reading The Luminaries, which I'm really enjoying but it is a massive read and somehow I think will take me through to the end of the year!!! Especially at this busy time.
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Glad you're enjoying it Elaine - you're brave to take on such a big one when it's so busy!!
Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Reading The Luminaries, which I'm really enjoying but it is a massive read and somehow I think will take me through to the end of the year!!! Especially at this busy ..."I kind of had to Brenda, cause my reserve came through from the library and I only had a short time to read it as there are so many reserves on it. Fortunately though I managed to get my own copy but now I'm hooked so I have to keep reading!!
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I know the feeling with the library books! That's why I'm reading A Fortunate Life by Albert B. Facey:) Lucky it ties in with Summer challenge:)
I'm reading A Fever in the Heart and Other True Cases by Ann Rule. Shocking but fascinating true case of obsession that reads like fiction. Imagine if after your friend's wife kicked him out, you gave him a place to stay and he repaid you by stealing your wife. She soon realises her mistake and returns to her husband. And it only goes downhill from there...
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It isn't really bad and I have finished it. It's just way too long. The story is good but only occupies about 50% of the book. The other 50% is in my opinion self indulgent waffle on the part of the author. It needs an editor with a red pen and a strong arm. I think it is probably selling well to people like me who have read all of her previous books and are hoping for a good one. This isn't it for me!!!
I finished Corduroy Mansions by Alexander McCall Smith and while it was OK, with faint echoes of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, it wasn't anywhere near as good. Too much unresolved, to my way of thinking. Maybe the unresolved issues will be addressed in the next book, but I don't think I care enough to find out!I'm now reading Mr. Churchill's Secretary by Susan Elia MacNeal and am enjoying it so far. Did anyone watch the Bletchley Circle miniseries on the ABC earlier this year about a group of women who worked at Bletchley Park during WWII cracking German code? I think this book sounds similar.
Michael wrote: "I finished The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton and found it to be a wonderful read a despite being over 800 pages had me in it's grip from the first page till the last..."Great review Michael. You must've felt like it was never going to end with that many pages :)
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Great review Michael!
Yesterday I finished reading Do Tampons Take Your Virginity?: A Catholic Girl's Memoir and I rather enjoyed it. I'm now going back to a book I started in 2012 but I never properly finished it..Silent in the Grave but since so much time has been since I started it I've very little memory of the storyline..I read through chapter 17 completely confused.
Phrynne wrote: "Elaine 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..."That's a shame Phrynne. I won't be telling our customers that though, although sometimes I do want to say "Don't waste your money" but I would never do that. Plus everyone is different aren't they? Someone else might really love it.
Michael wrote: "I finished The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton and found it to be a wonderful read a despite being over 800 pages had me in it's grip from the first page till the last..."Loved your review Michael. I'm only a third of the way in but can really relate to everything you said about this book. It definitely is a massive read but worth it, I think. Great review.
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Exactly. Quite a few people are giving it five stars. However a lot feel the way I do too!
finished The Greyfriar as part of the summer challenge that I have been neglecting.
It was great, I really liked it. Recommend it for anyone that likes steampunk paranormal,political issues, robin hood like characters and a little bit of love
It was great, I really liked it. Recommend it for anyone that likes steampunk paranormal,political issues, robin hood like characters and a little bit of love
Thanks Michael for the review. I haven't tconsider to read The Luminaries in the near future. Perhaps one day, if i can clear up some of my tbr list. :)
Phrynne wrote: "Elaine 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..."I've found the last few Scarpetta books to be like this, really good if you could just remove the self-indulgent waffle. As you said, an editor with a red pen needed. I will only read these now if I come across them cheap.....
Marianne wrote: "very much enjoying 
, but I enjoy everything of Maggie O'Farrell's. Especially loved 
"Maggie O'Farrell is a fave author of mine too.. and
The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox is my favourite of hers. Must put Heatwave on the Kindle for my Oz trip! You'd think I was coming for a year, all the books that are going on the Kindle!
I'm trying to read Game of Thrones, but it's taking me FOREVER.I thought I had made progress, when I saw that I was on page 362 of the 1st book.
Little did I know that I was reading an 800 page behemoth, and that was just the 1st book! I'm hoping to get Wool for Christmas, and maybe I'll burn through that one in a few weeks.
Marianne wrote: "very much enjoying , but I enjoy everything of Maggie O'Farrell's. Especially loved "Love Maggie O'Farrell's work. Adding Instructions for a Heatwave to my TBR; thanks Marianne.
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I will post my review soon. If anything, as good as, maybe even better than Esme......BTW, if you liked Esme, a story along those lines that I also would rate at 5 stars is
by Sebastian Barry
I read instructions for a heatwave recently and enjoyed it too. Like you I read all her other books as well.
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I thought I had made progress, when I saw that I was on page 362 of the 1st book.
Little did I know that I was reading an 800 page ..."
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
Wool by Hugh Howey
Keep plugging along Wilmar:)
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Instructions for a Heatwave :)
Just finished Outback Dreams by Rachael Johns A beautiful Aussie story. Very enjoyable. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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here's my review of
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...BTW when you are reading the book Aoife is pronounced EEfa (I looked this up because I had no idea how to say it and that annoys me when I'm reading a book) Isn't Google great!
Marianne wrote: "for I will post my review soon. If anything, as good as, maybe even better than Esme......BTW, if you liked Esme, a story along those lines that I ..."
An Irish friend just recommended this same book to me... right, on the pile. Heatwave is still a bit expensive for Kindle at $7+, so I'll wait a while.
Liza wrote: "Marianne wrote: "for I will post my review soon. If anything, as good as, maybe even better than Esme......BTW, if you liked Esme, a story along th..."
An Irish friend just recommended this same book to me... right, on the pile. Heatwave is still a bit expensive for Kindle at $7+, so I'll wait a while.
here's my review of Secret Scripture https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just finished The Signature of All Things, a surprisingly engrossing read.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Really enjoying it so far."
Another on my TBR already Sharon:) I'll be interested in your thoughts when you're done!
Just finished New Beginnings by Iris Blobel I really enjoyed it.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Rosie Project. Full of pathos and hearty belly laughs. Don't miss it! (Author Graham Simsion)
I've finished The Condition by Jennifer Haigh 4★My review is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I am still reading The Murder of Roger Ackroyd but got The Night Guest out from the library last night. I can't wait!
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Hi Riem, I notice you are fairly new to the group - we'd love to meet you if you'd like to introduce yourself here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
I'm reading an Agatha Christie book too, Murder on the Orient Express. I should finish it tonight. And then I'll be starting The Last Man
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I hope you like that one too Mish:) I certainly did!
Brenda wrote: "Mish wrote: "I'm reading an Agatha Christie book too, Murder on the Orient Express. I should finish it tonight. And then I'll be starting The Last Man"..."
thanks Brenda. I'm sure I will :)
Mish wrote: "I'm reading an Agatha Christie book too, Murder on the Orient Express. I should finish it tonight. And then I'll be starting The Last Man"It's my first Agatha! What are your feelings so far? I am itching to find out who did it...
Angela wrote: "Mish wrote: "I'm reading an Agatha Christie book too, Murder on the Orient Express. I should finish it tonight. And then I'll be starting The Last Man"..."
Surprisingly it’s been a delightful book. I’ve had a few laughs with Poirot, he’s definitely amusing character to read. This is my 2nd AC book but my first Poirot & I have no hesitation to read more of him.
Same here, I’m getting towards the end and I can’t wait to find out
:) Ah Poirot - I'd love to have a hot chocolate with him. Glad you are enjoying it.
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Does that mean it's not good Phrynne? It's really popular at work. Selling quite well, although I haven't had any feedback on it yet.