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[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Okay "finished" S.. And by "finished", I mean I finished reading the Ship of Theseus.

Now I have to go back to the start and read all the margin notes..

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Liam wrote: "Okay "finished" S.. And by "finished", I mean I finished reading the Ship of Theseus.

Now I have to go back to the start and read all the margin notes.."

How is it so far Liam...did you like the story?

[Clare]

Almost finished The Envelope by Maurice Wills. Written from the standpoint of the author, it's about life in Melbourne Orphanage between the 1930s and the 1950s when Maurice (who calls himself Ted in the book) was living there. It's heartbreaking and grim to an outsider, but it's written so matter-if-factly. Fascinating.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Julie wrote: "Liam wrote: "Okay "finished" S.. And by "finished", I mean I finished reading the Ship of Theseus.

Now I have to go back to the start and read all the margin notes.."

How is it so..."

I figured the book would be an afterthought to heap the gimmick onto, but it was actually really good. Enjoyed it a lot.

[Sally906]

I usually have 3 or 4 books on the go - but I picked up a new book this morning to take to work, The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty, while waiting for hubby to get ready for work and wish I hadn't - already sucked into the story and I had to put it down when I came to work :(

[Dale]

Be interested to hear your thoughts as you progress further, Sally.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My review for Phoenix Island by John Dixon which I read in late December, and isn't published until 21st January...

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

[Jan]

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..."
I absolutely agree with you, Sally. This is an amazing book and I love the way it is also about the impact of reading and writing. http://janmerryreadersandwriters.blog...

[Sally906]

Dale wrote: "Be interested to hear your thoughts as you progress further, Sally."

Is good - the point of view is being swapped around a few characters (all women) and they are slowly connecting with each other. I often find this confusing but Liane Moriartyhasn't gone overboard with the connecting characters so I can keep track very nicely. The husband's secret hasn't been discovered yet but the wife has access to where she is going to find out all ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have just started Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep

[Vicki]

An oldie but a goodie. The book, I mean. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Vicki wrote: "An oldie but a goodie. The book, I mean. :)"

Haha! Of course Vicki;)

[Dale]

Currently reading The Sweetest Hallelujah and loving it.

[Sharon]

Dale wrote: "Currently reading The Sweetest Hallelujah and loving it."

It sounds good Dale. Look forward to your review :)

[Abby]

Just about to start reading

Can't wait.. :D

[Dale]

Sharon wrote: "Dale wrote: "Currently reading The Sweetest Hallelujah and loving it."

It sounds good Dale. Look forward to your review :)"

Can't wait to get back to it, Sharon,but sadly it won't be today. Just one of those busy days.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Read Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened in about a day, straight back to S. for the margin stuff. I think this is going to take a couple of passes.

[Marianne]

Just finished given to me by my sister at Christmas (her library were trashing book club copies) & found it a bit of a chore to read, was planning to start but needed something light & easy first so started as Charlaine Harris is always an easy read

[Dale]

Dale wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Dale wrote: "Currently reading The Sweetest Hallelujah and loving it."

It sounds good Dale. Look forward to your review :)"

Can't wait to get back to it, Sharon,but..."

Finished this morning over breakfast. Adored this book. review will follow some time down the track. Need to get back to rewrite of my current work in progress.

[Sharon]

Dale wrote: "Dale wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Dale wrote: "Currently reading The Sweetest Hallelujah and loving it."

It sounds good Dale. Look forward to your review :)"

Can't wait to get back to i..."

Glad you enjoyed it Dale. I'll be waiting patiently for your review :)

[Sharon]

Finished reading After the Darkness by Honey Brown 5 ★

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

[Deb]

Just starting One Fourteenth Of An Elephant: A Memoir Of Life And Death On The Burma Thailand Railway
I am excited about it.
Got it from the
http://www.uccommunity.org.au/lifelin...

Site of book-joy and credit card despair :)

[Kim BookGirl]

Murder on the Home Front

[Sharon]

Just started reading The Goodbye Ride by Lily Malone

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Just started reading The Goodbye Ride by Lily Malone"

I really enjoyed that one Sharon:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm currently reading The Grass Castle by Karen Viggers - it's published on 1st Feb.

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "I'm currently reading The Grass Castle by Karen Viggers - it's published on 1st Feb."

This sounds good Brenda. Are you enjoying it so far? I suggested it to our library but they are not getting it in :( Not sure why.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I'm currently reading The Grass Castle by Karen Viggers - it's published on 1st Feb."

This sounds good Brenda. Are you enjoying it so far? I suggest..."

Really? That's silly - Aussie author too! I'm really enjoying it Sharon. I must be about half way through now, it's really good!

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I'm currently reading The Grass Castle by Karen Viggers - it's published on 1st Feb."

This sounds good Brenda. Are you enjoying it so..."

Yes it is silly I might ask them again. Glad you're enjoying it :)

[Kathryn]

I'm reading The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough and really enjoying it. How have I managed to never read this (or even see the miniseries) before?!

I'm also reading the short story collection Runaway by Alice Munro and it's average. One more short story to go, but I don't want to read it - I want to keep going with The Thorn Birds!!

[Sharon]

Kathryn wrote: "I'm reading The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough and really enjoying it. How have I managed to never read this (or even see the miniseries) before?!

I'm also reading the..."

It is one of my favourite books of all time.

[Michele]

Poppet by Mo Hayder

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I'm starting Fear Nothing, Lisa Gardner's latest. I was going to save it but then I saw it is on my summer challenge list. That's all the excuse I need to dive straight in!

[Mish]

I've finished and reviewed The Crane Wife. Brilliant read, 5 Stars

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I'm starting Fear Nothing, Lisa Gardner's latest. I was going to save it but then I saw it is on my summer challenge list. That's all the excuse I need to dive straig..."

Enjoy!! I know you will:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I'm currently reading The Grass Castle by Karen Viggers - it's published on 1st Feb."

This sounds good Brenda. Are you..."

I hope they will get it in for you:)

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I'm currently reading The Grass Castle by Karen Viggers - it's published on 1st Feb."

This sounds good ..."

Yes so do I Brenda. If not I'll keep an eye out for it at Big W :)

[Sally906]

I've just started The Girl in the Yellow Vest by Loretta Hill. Aussie author set in the Barrier Reef :)

[Tango]

Have just started Burial Rites which I have been looking forward to for quite a while. Whilst I am really enjoying it it does seem like a 'quiet' story, if that makes sense (considering the publicity it is getting).

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "I've just started The Girl in the Yellow Vest by Loretta Hill. Aussie author set in the Barrier Reef :)"

I really enjoyed this one Sally:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Tango wrote: "Have just started Burial Rites which I have been looking forward to for quite a while. Whilst I am really enjoying it it does seem like a 'quiet' story, if that makes sense (conside..."

Loved that one! Totally different but spectacular!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have finished The Grass Castle by Karen Viggers which I really enjoyed...5★s

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

[Patricia]

I'm listening to Defending Jacob by William Landay and surprised how much I am enjoying it. Just over half way through and I have no idea if the young 14yo Jacob who is accused of murdering a classmate did it or not.
It will be interesting to find out.

[Sally]

Here is my review of The Pillars of the Earth, which I found to be a real page-turner, even though there were a lot of pages to turn!

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

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

This day at 2:47am Liam finally finished S.

It took six (6!!) passes to finish it off completely and I probably still missed a bunch of stuff, but jesus christ I did it.

[Marianne]

Liam wrote: "
This day at 2:47am Liam finally finished S.


It took six (6!!) passes to finish it off completely and I probably still missed a bunch of stuff, but jesus christ I did it."

Well done Liam. And at 2.47am, here is about the only place you can brag about it! Sleep well.....

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

So from S. to Wallbanger. Very slight drop in class.

DON'T JUDGE ME IT'S FOR A WORK JOKE. US LIBRARY PEOPLE BE CRAZY

[Mish]

I've finished The Bell Jar - I thought it was remarkable but painful book to read. 5 stars

I'm about to start In a Cat's Eye by Kevin Bergeron

[Sharon]

Finished reading The Goodbye Ride by Lily Malone Very enjoyable :)

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great review Sharon:)