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[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Started reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

I loved the movie so I hope the book is as good :)"

A totally wonderful book Sharon!"

Good to know although the writing is a bit different and I'm struggling a bit. I'll see how I go :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Started reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

I loved the movie so I hope the book is as good :)"

A totally wonderful book Sharon!"

Goo..."

It will be different to anything you've ever read before!

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Started reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

I loved the movie so I hope the book is as good :)"

A totally wonderful boo..."

Yes it definitely is :)

[B the BookAddict]

Started, finished, disliked The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion:(

A few pages into The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell.

[Angela]

Bette Bookworm wrote: "Started, finished, disliked The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion:(

A few pages into The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell."

Oh no Bette! That was an exciting addition to my TBR and recently purchased! What a shame.

[Marianne]

Angela wrote: "Bette Bookworm wrote: "Started, finished, disliked The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion:(

A few pages int

Yeah but I loved The Rosie Project as did many others: we're all different so don't despair, It might still be money well spent for you......

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bette Bookworm wrote: "Started, finished, disliked The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion:(

A few pages into The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell."

That's a shame Bette, I enjoyed it very much, but we're all different:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I finished Norwegian by Night by Derek B. Miller (very) late last night! 3★s

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

[Sharon]

Great review Brenda :) What time is very late? I was up till 11:30pm reading which was late for me :)

[Angela]

Marianne wrote: "Angela wrote: "Bette Bookworm wrote: "Started, finished, disliked The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion:(

A few pages int

Yeah but I loved [book:The Rosie Project..."

I'll still give it a go :) That lovely red cover keeps calling from my shelf :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Great review Brenda :) What time is very late? I was up till 11:30pm reading which was late for me :)"

Ummm! I think I turned the light off about 1am! Then I started my next book at about 6.30am this morning Mountain Ash by Margareta Osborn. The release day is tomorrow so I'd better get my finger out;)

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Great review Brenda :) What time is very late? I was up till 11:30pm reading which was late for me :)"

Ummm! I think I turned the light off about 1am! Then I started my next book at..."

Gosh that was very late. You may need a nana nap this afternoon ;)
Look forward to seeing your thoughts on Mountain Ash although I have no doubt you'll enjoy it :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Great review Brenda :) What time is very late? I was up till 11:30pm reading which was late for me :)"

Ummm! I think I turned the light off about 1am! Then I started ..."

No time for a nana nap...gotta read;) lol

Probably get my review up tomorrow Sharon:)

[Patricia]

I finished The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt yesterday and gave it 4 stars. Loved the writing and the overall story.
Just like in real life, I did find the main characters frustrating at times, so much potential but so many bad choices. There were times I wanted to reach into the story and shake Theo and tell him "snap out of it" and stop screwing up his life.

Staying with the 'art' theme, I started The Art Forger by B.A. Shapiro. Only about 10% in but liking it so far and been wanting to read it for a while.

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Great review Brenda :) What time is very late? I was up till 11:30pm reading which was late for me :)"

Ummm! I think I turned the light off about 1am! ..."

Lol you'll sleep well tonight then. I'll be waiting patiently for your review :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL

[Dale]

Bette Bookworm wrote: "Started, finished, disliked The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion:(

A few pages into The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell."

Have you written a review Bette? Interested to hear what specifically you disliked about it. Just curious.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "Bette Bookworm wrote: "Started, finished, disliked The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion:(

A few pages into The Other Typist by [author:Suzanne Rind..."

Here you go Dale:)

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

[Dale]

Thanks Bette. Longer reply on your review.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "Thanks Bette. Longer reply on your review."

***Brenda***

[Gothie]

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[B the BookAddict]

Marianne wrote: "Angela wrote: "Bette Bookworm wrote: "Started, finished, disliked The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion:(

A few pages int

Yeah but I loved [book:The Rosie Project..."

So true - I really felt like the odd one out in my assessment of this book; I felt bad that I didn't enjoy it as so many others had but different folks...

[B the BookAddict]

Finished, slept on and digested The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell

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

[Marianne]

Bette Bookworm wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Angela wrote: "Bette Bookworm wrote: "Started, finished, disliked The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion:(

A few pages int

Yeah but I loved [book:..."

If everybody liked the same books, there would be a lot less variety for us to read........

[Kathryn]

And not so much to discuss about them, since we'd all agree about what was good and what was bad!

[Sharon]

Still reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak getting closer to the end (p406). When I first started this book I struggled with it, but I'm now loving it and don't want it to end :(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Still reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak getting closer to the end (p406). When I first started this book I struggled with it, but I'm now loving it and don't want i..."

So glad Sharon:)

[Leonie]

Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Still reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak getting closer to the end (p406). When I first started this book I struggled with it, but I'm now loving it a..."

Once you're into it, it just pulls you along.

[Patricia]

Sharon wrote: "Still reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak getting closer to the end (p406). When I first started this book I struggled with it, but I'm now loving it and don't want i..."
I did the ugly cry for so long at the end of this book that I woke up the next day with swollen eyes and a headache.
Definitely one of my top 5 books of all time.

[Sally906]

I've just picked up Death of a Policeman by M.C. Beaton I love Hamish Macbeth

I am still reading Frontier Incursion by Aussie author Leonie Rogers. Have you ever so loved a book that you can't bear to finish it? Well this is one of those!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "I've just picked up Death of a Policeman by M.C. Beaton I love Hamish Macbeth

I am still reading Frontier Incursion by Aussie author [author:Leoni..."

It's wonderful isn't it Sally! When I finished it I was desperate for the next one..... soon Leonie says:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm reading Simmering Season by Jenn J. McLeod, the follow up to House for all Seasons. I'm not far in, but it's really good ATM:)

[Leonie]

Sally906 wrote: "I've just picked up Death of a Policeman by M.C. Beaton I love Hamish Macbeth

I am still reading Frontier Incursion by Aussie author [author:Leoni..."

Thanks so much, Sally! I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it. The next one is currently in the editing stage and the cover art is underway, so it should be out in the next couple of months if all goes to plan. Will be catching up with my publisher in Sydney in a couple of weeks.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

:)

[Sharon]

Sadly I have just finished The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
As I write this I still have tears rolling down my face. This was truly an amazing and beautifully written story. I will do my review tomorrow when the tears have dried up :(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

So glad you enjoyed it Sharon:)

[Leonie]

Sharon wrote: "Sadly I have just finished The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
As I write this I still have tears rolling down my face. This was truly an amazing and beautifully written stor..."

Am so glad you loved it, Sharon. I finished it just the same way you have.

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "So glad you enjoyed it Sharon:)"

Thanks Brenda :)

[Sharon]

Leonie wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Sadly I have just finished The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
As I write this I still have tears rolling down my face. This was truly an amazing and beautiful..."

Thanks Leonie :) I'm glad I'm not the only one who ended up a blubbering mess lol

[Elaine]

Sharon wrote: "Sadly I have just finished The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
As I write this I still have tears rolling down my face. This was truly an amazing and beautifully written stor..."

Can totally relate Sharon. It really was a wonderful story/book. I was the same when I finished it...both times!!! Tears were streaming down my face. I'm seeing the movie on Wednesday. I have only heard positive reviews about it so can't wait.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Enjoy the movie Elaine!

[Sharon]

Elaine wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Sadly I have just finished The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
As I write this I still have tears rolling down my face. This was truly an amazing and beautiful..."

I've seen the movie and loved it. I had tears in my eyes at the end of it, but no where as bad as reading the book. Hope you enjoy the movie :)

[Elaine]

Thanks Brenda and Sharon. Michael I'll let you know. I've had so many people coming in and buying the book because they saw the movie and thought it was so wonderful, they wanted to read it. I've yet to hear anything negative about it. And I'm using my gold class voucher so should be a real treat. :)

[Sally906]

Leonie wrote: "Thanks so much, Sally! I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it. The next one is currently in the editing stage and the cover art is underway, so it should be out in the next couple of months if all goes to plan. Will be catching up with my publisher in Sydney in a couple of weeks. ..."
:)

[Sally906]

Sharon wrote: "Sadly I have just finished The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
As I write this I still have tears rolling down my face. This was truly an amazing and beautifully written stor..."

I really liked the story as well. I wonder if the movie will create the same feelings? I haven't seen it yet.

[Vicki]

Sharon wrote: "Still reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak getting closer to the end (p406). When I first started this book I struggled with it, but I'm now loving it and don't want i..."

I have this on my Kindle. How far in before it hooked you, Sharon? I have this on my Kindle and would've probably ditched it after 10 pages if I was struggling (so many books, so little time) if I hadn't read your comment.

[Vicki]

If I had to choose a favourite author, it'd be Erica Spindler. She writes fast-paced easy reads with lots of suspense. I read half of her latest, Justice for Sara in one sitting yesterday and didn't want to put it down. Highly recommended.

[Angela]

I can't wait to read The Book Thief but I have been roped into Plato's The Republic first.

Listened to the audio book for half an hour last night and am pleasantly surprised :)

[Sharon]

Vicki wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Still reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak getting closer to the end (p406). When I first started this book I struggled with it, but I'm now loving it a..."

It was about 20 pages, but I'm so glad I stuck with it :)

[Kathryn]

Vicki wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Still reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak getting closer to the end (p406). When I first started this book I struggled with it, but I'm now loving it a..."

I know I'm a bit strange, and definitely in the minority as far as this book goes, but I found the first 90% rather ordinary, and the last 10% was the best (although I did find it improved once Max entered the scene about halfway through) - but too little, too late to redeem the book for me. Hope you get engrossed a bit sooner than that, Vicki!