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[[deleted user]]

Enjoying Amy and Roger's Epic Detour

[B the BookAddict]

I'm reading The Street Sweeper by Elliot Perlman: I've just found the site for David Boder (Dr Border in book) and listened to his actual recording interviewing a 22yo Jewish woman who was liberated from Auschwicz.

Chilling! I feel sick to my stomach.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Just finished This Is the Way the World Ends, was very interesting. Now onto Paper Towns.

[Mish]

Bette wrote: "I'm reading The Street Sweeper by Elliot Perlman: I've just found the site for David Boder (Dr Border in book) and listened to his actual recording interviewing a 22y..."

Oh Bette, that would be difficult to listen too. I never heard of David Boder before I read the book.

[Mish]

Liam wrote: "Just finished This Is the Way the World Ends, was very interesting. Now onto Paper Towns."

:) Enjoy!

[Sally]

Phrynne wrote: "Bette wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Bette wrote: "I'm going to tackle The Golem and the Jinni over the Christmas break. Anyone read this?"

Yes and I loved it but you need to like books ..."

I just added The Golem and the Jinni to my TBR, but has anyone noticed that 'jinni' is spelled with a D ('djinni') in the book description on GR? And the description uses an ampersand (&) instead of 'and' at one point, which is not very professional and makes me wonder about the book itself. Sorry, the proofreader in me couldn't help but notice, LOL. I still like the sound of the book and all the good reviews it's received on here, so will certainly still give it a go.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Bette wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Bette wrote: "I'm going to tackle The Golem and the Jinni over the Christmas break. Anyone read this?"

Yes and I loved it but you nee..."

It's not the fault of the book Sally...I fixed it for you;)

[[deleted user]]

Just starting Wintergirls a story about teen anorexia / self harm. Far from my usual read but very compelling I don't want to put it down. You can't tell by this pic but the cover is stunning - haunting but stunning.

[B the BookAddict]

I have finished The Street Sweeper by Elliot Perlman. Thanks Michael for your recommendation 5★

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

[Alik]

I have borrowed The Golem and the Djinni from my local library and it is definitely with a 'D'! Perhaps there are two versions?

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Alik wrote: "I have borrowed The Golem and the Djinni from my local library and it is definitely with a 'D'! Perhaps there are two versions?"

If you go to Amazon the book is spelled jinni and the kindle edition is djinni. Yet your book has it as djinni. What fun! I wonder if different editions are spelled differently.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I am half way through The Luminaries and it is SO good. I did not realise it was a mystery before I started it - a historical mystery and brilliant!

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

My current to-read pile. May be getting out of hand just a touch.

[Patricia]

Phrynne wrote: "I am half way through The Luminaries and it is SO good. I did not realise it was a mystery before I started it - a historical mystery and brilliant!"

That's good to hear, I have this and also The Goldfinch but I'm saving them for the new year - I think that with all the Christmas stuff going on, I won't give them my full attention.
So I've decided on some light reading for the next 2 weeks.
I just finished The Light in the Ruins which I enjoyed but now on to the lighter reading and first up is Eleanor & Park.
I'm not usually a fan of YA but so many people rave about this one & a friend leant it to me, so I'm giving it a go.

[S.K.]

Liam wrote: "

My current to-read pile. May be getting out of hand just a touch."

Lol love it :)

[Vicki]

Liam wrote: "My current to-read pile. May be getting out of hand just a touch."

Just a touch. :)

[Tango]

Finally reading Freedom which has been on the bedside table for ages! I am liking his writing style.

[Dale]

Liam wrote: "

My current to-read pile. May be getting out of hand just a touch."

You think?

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

THERE'S MORE NOW I THINK I NEED HELP

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Liam wrote: "THERE'S MORE NOW I THINK I NEED HELP"

Just realize mine is much worse than yours Liam...it'll make you feel better! lol

[B the BookAddict]

For information purposes, I have included links to a site for topic mentioned in The Street Sweeper.

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

[B the BookAddict]

Tango wrote: "Finally reading Freedom which has been on the bedside table for ages! I am liking his writing style."

I loved this novel.

[B the BookAddict]

Liam wrote: "THERE'S MORE NOW I THINK I NEED HELP"

Maybe you need another reading brain:)

[Vicki]

Brenda wrote: "Liam wrote: "THERE'S MORE NOW I THINK I NEED HELP"

Just realize mine is much worse than yours Liam...it'll make you feel better! lol"

That's one of the advantages of a Kindle library. You can't see the piles of books. :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Liam wrote: "THERE'S MORE NOW I THINK I NEED HELP"

Lol...I'm expecting..I mean hoping ;) that Santa will stay on trend and contribute to my ever growing TBR pile :D

[Marianne]

Really enjoying 2nd book by Paul Torday, author of , just as good, I would say, and mentions of at least one character from Salmon Fishing, and, when I look ahead to his later books, characters from at least 2 of those. Quite like the connections.....

[Marianne]

Liam wrote: "THERE'S MORE NOW I THINK I NEED HELP"
Calm down, calm down, my TBR is MUCH MUCH bigger that that!!

[B the BookAddict]

Picking up The Goldfinch from the library today; I hope I get a chance to start it.

[Dale]

Both really good books Michael though vastly different to each other.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Just finished Looking for Alaska. Now to go cry because John Green just punched me in the face.

[Elaine]

Liam wrote: "Just finished Looking for Alaska. Now to go cry because John Green just punched me in the face."

I like that Liam. I really must read some John Green.

[Elaine]

I'm still reading The Luminaries and just started The Narrow Road to the Deep North. Both of which I'm really enjoying.

[Sally]

Here is my review of For Whom the Bell Tolls, one of my three favourite reads this year:

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

[[deleted user]]

Still on a YA kick but disappointed with Ruby Red trilogy and midway through the second book Sapphire Blue it's not getting any better. Premise is good but overall a letdown. Only reading second book as I'd already bought it.

[Mish]

Liam wrote: "Just finished Looking for Alaska. Now to go cry because John Green just punched me in the face."

Oooh Liam. It's an emotional one..isn't it?

[Sharon]

Finished The Weekend: A Novel by Peter Cameron
A nice easy read which I enjoyed.

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

[Marianne]

Just finished which I really enjoyed, but this post is actually about hubby who reads very little besides newspapers. After I finished he said, on the strength of some comments I made whilst reading it, "I might like to have a look at that one...." He's up to p 146!!!!! I'm stunned. Keeps repeating bits back to me etc pick up my jaw off the floor!

[★ Jess]

The Ocean at the End of the Lane by my favourite author Neil Gaiman

[Mish]

Marianne wrote: "Just finished which I really enjoyed, but this post is actually about hubby who reads very little besides newspapers. After I finishe..."

That is pretty fantastic Marianne. He obviously found something he really likes.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "Just finished which I really enjoyed, but this post is actually about hubby who reads very little besides newspapers. After I finishe..."

Wow that's wonderful Marianne! My husband also wasn't a reader (only newspapers) and now that he's retired he's reading quite a lot. He only reads non-fiction at the moment (has read all of Peter FitzSimons so far!) but I hope he'll have a go at fiction one day. It's great isn't it!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I am happy my husband reads almost as much fiction as I do and we share a number of authors especially in crime, mystery and science fiction. We have very quiet evenings in my house with occasional comments on our respective books!!!

[Leonie]

Marianne wrote: "Just finished which I really enjoyed, but this post is actually about hubby who reads very little besides newspapers. After I finishe..."

It took me actually writing a book for my husband to take up reading! He's now read it twice, and another couple of books by other new authors. The things we have to do...

[Marianne]

whereas I enjoy non-fiction, but I LOVE fiction!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "whereas I enjoy non-fiction, but I LOVE fiction!!"

Totally agree with that comment Marianne!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Leonie wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Just finished which I really enjoyed, but this post is actually about hubby who reads very little besides newspapers..."

I bet you didn't realize that that would do it though Leonie!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I am happy my husband reads almost as much fiction as I do and we share a number of authors especially in crime, mystery and science fiction. We have very quiet evenings in my house with occasional..."

That would be lovely Phrynne!

[Leonie]

Brenda wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Just finished which I really enjoyed, but this post is actually about hubby who reads very little bes..."

Very true, Brenda, but a rather nice outcome! Hopefully he'll get the reading bug well and truly now. We both love the same kinds of movies and TV programs, so I don't think it's that far of a jump to books :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Leonie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Just finished which I really enjoyed, but this post is actually about hubby who reads ..."

Fingers crossed for you Leonie!

[Joanne]

Currently reading Paper Towns about a bit over half way through...

[B the BookAddict]

I wanted to like this book: Bright Shiny Morning by James Frey

My review/comment is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...