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[Vicki]

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

Thanks. I'll bear that in mind. Maybe I'll just start at page 20. ;P

[Sharon]

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

Thanks. I'll bear that in mind. Maybe I'll just start at page 20. ;P"

Lol great idea :)

[Vicki]

Kathryn wrote: "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!"

Me, too, Kathryn! I'm not one to stick with a book that drags.

[Kathryn]

Vicki wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "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 i..."

I do stick with them, in the hope that I will get to a point where it all gets better…! Sadly, I'm often disappointed in this! But I hate to just give up on it - just in case!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "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 y..."

That will be wonderful Elaine! Enjoy:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

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..."

Oooh don't ditch it Vicki! You would really regret it I think:) It's just a wonderful book.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Vicki wrote: "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 ..."

I can't pull this one up on Amazon as a kindle version Vicki...only paperback and audible:(

[Vicki]

Brenda wrote: "Oooh don't ditch it Vicki! You would really regret it I think:) It's just a wonderful book."

Haven't started it yet, Brenda. But I promise I'll persevere with it once I start. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Vicki wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Oooh don't ditch it Vicki! You would really regret it I think:) It's just a wonderful book."

Haven't started it yet, Brenda. But I promise I'll persevere with it once I start. :)"

Good! :)

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "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 n..."

I feel like I must have missed something…! I wonder if my copy of the book had parts missing...

[Adrian]

Took me about 50 pp of the Book Thief to stop being irritated by the craft getting in the way of the story. After that it has become one of the most immersive and powerful novels I can remember in the last few years. In fact I've deliberately slowed down as I get towards the end to savour it. You can only read a book for the first time once.

[Marianne]

I am really enjoying The Railwayman's Wife, especially as I know all the streets etc that are mentioned......but the writing is so beautiful too.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "I am really enjoying The Railwayman's Wife, especially as I know all the streets etc that are mentioned......but the writing is so beautiful too."

That is what struck me too Marianne, the beautiful writing!

[Sharon]

Finished The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
AMAZING story.

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great review Sharon:)

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Great review Sharon:)"

Thanks Brenda :)

[Vicki]

Brenda wrote: "I can't pull this one up on Amazon as a kindle version Vicki...only paperback and audible:("

What happens when you click on this link?

http://www.amazon.com/Justice-Sara-Er...

I have a feeling there are two titles for the same book. I'll go and have a look and be right back...

[Vicki]

Vicki wrote: "I have a feeling there are two titles for the same book. I'll go and have a look and be right back..."

It must've been another book I was thinking of.

[Vicki]

Kathryn wrote: "I feel like I must have missed something…! I wonder if my copy of the book had parts missing... "

Don't worry, I feel like that about a number of popular books. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Vicki wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I can't pull this one up on Amazon as a kindle version Vicki...only paperback and audible:("

What happens when you click on this link?

http://www.amazon.com/Justice-Sara-Er......"

No kindle copy attached:(

[Kathryn]

Vicki wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "I feel like I must have missed something…! I wonder if my copy of the book had parts missing... "

Don't worry, I feel like that about a number of popular books. :)"

:-)

[Sharon]

Started reading The Yearning by Kate Belle

Pretty good so far :)

[B the BookAddict]

Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "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 wit..."

Kathryn, I felt the same. It was just ok for me until Max came on the scene, then it picked up. Afterwards, I thought, I must have missed something. But I find that so-so feeling with quite a few Y/A books.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Vicki wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I can't pull this one up on Amazon as a kindle version Vicki...only paperback and audible:("

What happens when you click on this link?

http://www.amazo..."

Wow and there it is! Thanks Michael...you'd think Amazon would pick that up wouldn't you!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "No worries Brenda. Yeah you would think so. I had exactly the same problem with me looking for Justice For Sara and not being able to find it. Only realised about the title after seeing it here."

Goodreads picks up when they are one and the same book so Amazon should pick up that Justice for Sara is the same as Don't Look Back !!

[Vicki]

Michael wrote: "Try this one Brenda. Don't Look Back. For some reason our version has a different title to the US one."

Thanks, Michael. My memory isn't as bad as I thought it was after all. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! Right back atcha Michael;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Tossed Michael - Tails = The Rehearsal :)

[Michael]

I think Brenda's coin is rigged :P

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! Why Michael?

[Michael]

my coin said The Virgin Suicides :P

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh dear is right Michael!!! You might have to toss your own coin as a tie breaker;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

:D

[Leonie]

Have just downloaded Words of Radiance onto my kindle. I may be incommunicado for a few days as a result.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Leonie wrote: "Have just downloaded Words of Radiance onto my kindle. I may be incommunicado for a few days as a result."

I'd say yes! It's a big one Leonie;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Alex wrote: "I only started it at lunchtime today in the tea room but I'm totally digging The Crane Wife. I had to hide it under my desk in the afternoon so I could continue reading it :)"

A popular book by all accounts Alex:)

[Mish]

Alex wrote: "I only started it at lunchtime today in the tea room but I'm totally digging The Crane Wife. I had to hide it under my desk in the afternoon so I could continue reading it :)"

That's a very good sign Alex :)

[B the BookAddict]

Alex wrote: "I only started it at lunchtime today in the tea room but I'm totally digging The Crane Wife. I had to hide it under my desk in the afternoon so I could continue reading it :)"

Gorgeous writing by Ness:)

[B the BookAddict]

Started another book, delivered in 2 days by Booktopia: what service:D

The Museum of Extraordinary Things by my guilty secret author Alice Hoffman.

[Patricia]

Bette is for Books wrote: "The Museum of Extraordinary Things by my guilty secret author Alice Hoffman..."
I just started listening to the audiobook of this yesterday.
I was a bit unsure at first (had to skip the parts involving cruelty to animals), but liking it more as the main story unfolds.

[Diane]

Started reading "The Three Miss Kings" by Ada
Cambridge. I think I must have bought it at a
Lifeline Book Fair. It is a Virago Classic and
was first published in 1890. It is one of the
best written Australian books from that time
(that I have read). It is a romance but the
most interesting thing about it is the vivid
descriptions of the 1880 Melbourne Exhibition
and the Melbourne Cup. Even then, fashion and
being seen in the latest style was just as
important as the race.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Diane wrote: "Started reading "The Three Miss Kings" by Ada
Cambridge. I think I must have bought it at a
Lifeline Book Fair. It is a Virago Classic and
was first published in 1890. It is one of the
best written..."

The Three Miss Kings by Ada Cambridge

[B the BookAddict]

Patricia wrote: "Bette is for Books wrote: "The Museum of Extraordinary Things by my guilty secret author Alice Hoffman..."
I just started listening to the audiobook of this yesterday.
I was a bit u..."

I've got to say, disappointingly, it's not doing much for me at the moment:(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have just finished The Memory Child by Steena Holmes and was completely blown away by this novel!

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

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "I have just finished The Memory Child by Steena Holmes and was completely blown away by this novel!

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

Great review, Brenda. I'm looking forward to reading this one as it sounds really good :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It was gripping and intense Sharon - thanks!

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "I have just finished The Memory Child by Steena Holmes and was completely blown away by this novel!

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

Wow - sounds great Brenda! Another one to add to my ever growing wish list....

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I can't recommend this one highly enough Carolyn:)

[Adhityani]

I just finished reading Mateship With Birds and I want the hours I spent trying to comprehend the bizarre storyline back :/ didn't enjoy the book a single bit.

[Patricia]

I finished The Museum of Extraordinary Things 2 stars from me.
I kept hoping the story would lighten up, but it didn't until the very end. Just morbid and depressing.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...