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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Rochelle wrote: "I just started reading Almost Deadby Aussie authorKaz Delaney I picked it up from her book launch on Saturday, and she signed it for me! It was very exciting; she's ..."

Were you there too Rochelle? Wow, I probably saw you and didn't realize:) It was a great launch wasn't it..

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Gotherella wrote: "World War Z by Max Brooks
as well as
A funny thing happened on the way to heaven by Corey Taylor"

World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Heaven,or How I Made Peace with the Paranormal and Stigmatized Zealots and Cynics in the Process by Corey Taylor

I see you are a new member Gotherella, welcome to the group. If you like, head over here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... and introduce yourself, so everyone else can say hi:)

[Rochelle]

Brenda wrote: "Rochelle wrote: "I just started reading Almost Deadby Aussie authorKaz Delaney I picked it up from her book launch on Saturday, and she signed it for me! It was very..."

Yes, I was there, and it was fantastic. You didn't happen to be the first person in line for the signing were you?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "Just finished so I can go see the movie Tuesday, now on the copy of that I won for Mum last month, then probably ..."

What did you think of The Book Thief Marianne?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Rochelle wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Rochelle wrote: "I just started reading Almost Deadby Aussie authorKaz Delaney I picked it up from her book launch on Saturday, and she signed it for ..."

Yes I was!! lol Where/which person were you?

[Rochelle]

Well then I was the girl standing right behind you! I looked at you and thought you looked really familiar!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

OMG!! That is unbelievable! What a shame you didn't tap me on the shoulder and say "don't I know you" lol

[Rochelle]

I should of! We probably wouldn't have made the connection though, I don't have a photo of myself up on Goodreads.

[Dale]

Jo wrote: "As an adoptee I have found my birth mother and she has told me about how she was sent from a country NSW town on the train to Melbourne to give birth to me. This was 1957."

Certainly shows Michael and Jo how much things have changed over the years. Appalling treatment back then.

[Sally906]

I have just started reading a non-fiction book:

Adventures with the Wife in Space: Living With Doctor Who by Neil Perryman

Neil Perryman is a Doctor Who fan who get really exited when after a break of 16 years BBC brings a new series back to the small screen. He discovers his wife had never seen the snow and somehow this results in the two of them watching every episode ever made and he blogged about her reactions. The blog has now evolved into this book. Am only a little way in but enjoying it.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Rochelle wrote: "I should of! We probably wouldn't have made the connection though, I don't have a photo of myself up on Goodreads."

No I noticed that;)

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Just finished so I can go see the movie Tuesday, now on the copy of that I won for Mum last month, then probably ..."
What did you think of The Book Thief Marianne?
Brenda, this was my 2nd reading, I just wanted to refresh my memory which is getting worse as I get closer to 60.....what was I writing about? Oh yes, before I see the movie....I loved it last time and that hasn't changed. Will post a review soon. But definitely 5 ★ s. If you haven't read it, the narrative voice and style takes a little getting used to, but it is worth persevering. I do wonder how the illustrations come across in the kindle version, it would be a shame to miss out on those.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have read it Marianne, and totally loved it! I'd forgotten you said you were re-reading;) You made me laugh there...hehe!!! Don't know re kindle, I read a "real" book;)

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "I have read it Marianne, and totally loved it! I'd forgotten you said you were re-reading;) You made me laugh there...hehe!!! Don't know re kindle, I read a "real" book;)"

And here's my review....https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I have read it Marianne, and totally loved it! I'd forgotten you said you were re-reading;) You made me laugh there...hehe!!! Don't know re kindle, I read a "real" book;)"

And here'..."

The link wouldn't work Marianne, so here it is:)

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

Thanks! I'll read now..

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I have read it Marianne, and totally loved it! I'd forgotten you said you were re-reading;) You made me laugh there...hehe!!! Don't know re kindle, I read a "real" b..."

Oh yes, I see, it attached the link to the word review, seems to do that sometimes.....thanks for fixing it

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I have read it Marianne, and totally loved it! I'd forgotten you said you were re-reading;) You made me laugh there...hehe!!! Don't know re kindle, I ..."

If there's no space between the word or full stops, it will attach itself..it only needs that one space:)

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I have read it Marianne, and totally loved it! I'd forgotten you said you were re-reading;) You made me laugh there...hehe!!! Don't k..."
If there's no space between the word or full stops, it will attach itself..it only needs that one space:)

I will have to try to remember that.....

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

lol!

[JB]

Brenda wrote: "Welcome back JB:) It's great to "see" you! Glad you are enjoying that series:)"

Thanks, Brenda.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

JB wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Welcome back JB:) It's great to "see" you! Glad you are enjoying that series:)"

Thanks, Brenda."

:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have just finished the most amazing book! A Century of Wisdom: Lessons from the Life of Alice Herz-Sommer by Caroline Stoessinger I have given it 5 stars and will think about my review for a bit...get back to you;)

[JB]

Marianne wrote: "Just finished so I can go see the movie Tuesday, now on the copy of that I won for Mum last month, then probably [bookcover:Unforg..."

The idea of Death being the narrator puts me off reading 'The Book Thief' but I will see the movie (might have the courage to tackle the book after that). However, I am thrilled that the author is enjoying such outstanding success.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

JB wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Just finished so I can go see the movie Tuesday, now on the copy of that I won for Mum last month, then probably ..."

It's not really distressing to my mind - it's just a narrator with a difference. He sure is having success though, he's a brilliant author!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

For any of you who missed out on Unforgivable by Sharon Robards if you go to the book page, there is a Goodreads giveaway currently running....good luck!

[Sharon]

Finished reading We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver

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

[Sally]

Finally, here is my review of The Book Thief, one of the three best books I read in 2013 - and, in fact, one of the best books I have ever had the privilege of reading:

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

[Kathryn]

I finished Unforgivable by Sharon Robards. A sobering and compelling story of unmarried pregnant women sent to Catholic homes to give birth and forced to relinquish their babies for adoption in Australia in the 1960's. It is also the story of the Catholic church striving to stay relevant in the changing social landscape, and the struggles of one nun's faith, vocation, emotions and attempts to do the right thing in the face of opposition.

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "I have read it Marianne, and totally loved it! I'd forgotten you said you were re-reading;) You made me laugh there...hehe!!! Don't know re kindle, I read a "real" book;)"

re the kindle thing, I noticed this discussion https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
so it seems on some the illustrations come out but not all...

[B the BookAddict]

I've finished The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern 5★

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

[Andrea]

Finished The Fault in Our Stars, predictable but quite the tear jerker! It usually takes quite a lot for me to cry while reading a book.

Now reading Fallen Too Far by Abbi Glines

[Mish]

I've finished The Crane Wife, wonderful book, 5 stars and review to follow soon.

Finished The Last Winter of Dani Lancing, 4 stars and review here : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally wrote: "Finally, here is my review of The Book Thief, one of the three best books I read in 2013 - and, in fact, one of the best books I have ever had the privilege of reading:

https://www.go..."

Absolutely brilliant review Sally! Well done:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kathryn wrote: "I finished Unforgivable by Sharon Robards. A sobering and compelling story of unmarried pregnant women sent to Catholic homes to give birth and forced to relinquish..."

I'm half way through now Kathryn and really enjoying it.

[Marianne]

Sally wrote: "Finally, here is my review of The Book Thief, one of the three best books I read in 2013 - and, in fact, one of the best books I have ever had the privilege of reading:

https://www.go..."

wow! a very comprehensive review...

[Shaun]

Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut. I didn't realize how easy it was to fall into reading it. Very funny.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Shaun wrote: "Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut. I didn't realize how easy it was to fall into reading it. Very funny."

Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut

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Well I am still plodding along with The Luminaries although I've read 2 other books in between starting it and am just about to pick it up again now. @ 187 of 832 pages. The size is quite daunting!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jennie wrote: "Well I am still plodding along with The Luminaries although I've read 2 other books in between starting it and am just about to pick it up again now. @ 187 of 832 pages. The size is..."

It is very big Jennie! Hope you're enjoying it though:)

[Shane]

PROMISE NOT TO TELL
- Jennifer McMahon

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "I have just finished the most amazing book! A Century of Wisdom: Lessons from the Life of Alice Herz-Sommer by Caroline Stoessinger I have given it 5 stars and will..."

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

[Sharon]

Excellent review Brenda :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Sharon, it was so good, I had to have a good think about the review:)

[Sharon]

Glad you enjoyed it. Just checked my library and they have a copy, so I'll have to try and read it soon :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh that's good:) It's very worth the read..

[Sally]

Brenda wrote: "Sally wrote: "Finally, here is my review of The Book Thief, one of the three best books I read in 2013 - and, in fact, one of the best books I have ever had the privilege of reading:

..."

Thank you, Brenda and Marianne :-)

[Michelle]

I just finished I Am Pilgrim last night for my real life bookclub and it absolutely blew me away!
This is a must read for anyone who likes thriller/crime books.
I could hardly put it down even though it was a whopper of a book!

[Vicki]

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

Another excellent review, Brenda. :)

[Liza]

I'm currently enjoying Kate Atkinson's Life After Life.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Vicki wrote: "Brenda wrote: "My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... "

Another excellent review, Brenda. :)"

Thanks Vicki:)