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[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Oh that's very sad Phrynne! Have you looked at their online site - if you order $40 worth (I think) you get free delivery:)"

Now you are tempting me to spend even mo..."

Silly. What else would I buy?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Oh that's very sad Phrynne! Have you looked at their online site - if you order $40 worth (I think) you get free delivery:)"

Now you are tempting me t..."

LOL! Sheets, towels, plants, chocolate, DVDs.....

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Oh that's very sad Phrynne! Have you looked at their online site - if you order $40 worth (I think) you get free delivery:)"

Now you a..."

Okay, maybe chocolate and books.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Oh that's very sad Phrynne! Have you looked at their online site - if you order $40 worth (I think) you get free deliver..."

LOL!

[Adhityani]

I finished reading We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves and it was such an engaging read: funny, harrowing, heart wrenching, thought provoking, all at the same time. Five stars for me -- here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Adhityani]

And now I am reading The Goldfinch -- only 100 pages so far but my, what an explosive start! *cue spoiler alert

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm heading toward the end of Rocking Horse Hill by Cathryn Hein and absolutely loving it!

[B the BookAddict]

Marianne wrote: "Bette Book Babble wrote: "Finished Outlander by Diana Gabaldon; wow, 4.5★

Started Peaches for Father Francis by Joanne Harris

Breathlessl...

Oh good, all of these are in Mount TBR somewhere....
"

lol:)

[B the BookAddict]

Elaine wrote: "Bette Book Babble wrote: "Finished Outlander by Diana Gabaldon; wow, 4.5★

Started Peaches for Father Francis by Joanne Harris

Breathlessl... Bette Outlander or Cross Stitch as it's known here in Aus is one of my all time favourite books. So glad you liked it. Does that mean you will read ALL the others in the series now? Must admit I'm up to the sixth one, (there are 7 with the 8th being released in June this year) and Cross Stitch still remains my favourite by far. How gorgeous is Jamie?
"

Elaine, you know me - compulsive to the end! Absolutely yes, I will be reading all of the Outlander (Cross Stitch) novels. I can't wait for the second one. Yes, Jamie is a honey, he could run around me in a skirt all day if he wanted:)

I can't bear to check out the blurbs on the next installments in case Jamie ends up not cheating death!

[Sharon]

Kathryn wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Started reading Bereft by Chris Womersley
Only read a couple of chapters and I'm already enjoying it :)"

How are you going with this one, Sharon? I f..."

I haven't got that far yet, Kathryn. In fact I haven't read for the last few days as I've been preoccupied, but I'm hoping to read it today. I see you only rated it two stars was it that bad?

[Kathryn]

Sharon wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Started reading Bereft by Chris Womersley
Only read a couple of chapters and I'm already enjoying it :)"

How are you going with this ..."

It lost out in the ending for me. I just felt it was wrapped up in a hurried fashion, almost as if the author wasn't sure how to make everything fit so he just came with a strange resolution but which still didn't answer all the questions for me. I only wrote a short review, but it's here if you want to read it: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sharon]

Kathryn wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Started reading Bereft by Chris Womersley
Only read a couple of chapters and I'm already enjoying it :)"

How are you g..."

Sounds very disappointing and now you've got me intrigued. I want to know what happened to his sister so I hope that gets revealed. I'm up to chapter 7 so I must be getting closer :)

[Elaine]

Bette Book Babble wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Bette Book Babble wrote: "Finished Outlander by Diana Gabaldon; wow, 4.5★

Started Peaches for Father Francis by Joanne Harris

Breathlessl... Bette Outlander or Cross Stitch as it's..."

Ha,ha!! You make me laugh Bette. Just that image of Jamie and you...priceless!!! Yes I couldn't imagine you stopping at just the first one. I quickly devoured the first five and recently reread Cross Stitch. I plan to read the next two before June when Written in My Own Heart's Blood is released. I just hope I can remember what's happened as they're all really long books and I really don't want to have to read them all again!! :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Elaine wrote: "Bette Book Babble wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Bette Book Babble wrote: "Finished Outlander by Diana Gabaldon; wow, 4.5★

Started Peaches for Father Francis by Joanne Harris

Breathlessl... Bette Outland..."

I'm hoping I can still remember enough of number 7 not to have to read it again because it was not an easy book to read. I recall being very angry with it because after rambling for 800 pages or more it finished with some amazing cliff hangers. And then we all had to wait about two years for the next one. You will not have to do that at least!

[Kathryn]

Sharon wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Started reading Bereft by Chris Womersley
Only read a couple of chapters and I'm already enjoying it :)..."

It might just be me, Sharon. Maybe you'll find it a very satisfying ending.

[Elaine]

Phrynne wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Bette Book Babble wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Bette Book Babble wrote: "Finished Outlander by Diana Gabaldon; wow, 4.5★

Started Peaches for Father Francis by Joanne Harris

Breathlessl....."

Yes I agree Phrynne...her books are very lengthy and sometimes there is too much information in them that doesn't really enhance the story line and seems unnecessary. I think that may have been one of the reasons I stopped reading at the 6th book...not that they weren't enjoyable but I was quite weary and needed a break. It probably has been longer than I meant it to be but I did reread Cross Stitch, recently and really enjoyed that as much as I did the first time. I understand what you mean too about the "cliffhanger" and then having to wait ages to find out what happens. That happened to me with The Bronze Horseman, another favourite. I think it was 7 years or something before the second book came out!!! It was agonising!!!

[Elaine]

Just started The Street Sweeper. Doing this as a "buddy" read with my friend Kathryn. Only a few chapters in but I'm definitely hooked. This one comes highly recommended from quite a few people so hoping it lives up to my expectations.

[Kathryn]

Elaine wrote: "Just started The Street Sweeper. Doing this as a "buddy" read with my friend Kathryn. Only a few chapters in but I'm definitely hooked. This one comes highly recommended from quite ..."

I'm one chapter in. Not exactly hooked yet, although the last lines of that chapter certainly piqued my interest:
After a man working at a hospital in New York had helped a patient get back to his ward, he says, "'I need to go now. You okay to call the nurse? I have to go. You happy by the window? They'll help you get back to... Sir? Sir?' The old man was staring out the window.
'There were six death camps.'
'Six what?'
'Death camps.'
'What do you mean, "death camp"?'
'There were exactly six death camps but you could die more than once in any of them.'"

But I see the next chapter doesn't continue on with this part of the story immediately, so I'll have to wait to find out more about this...!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I was just now in the library and could not believe my luck but there was Deserving Death by Katherine Howell actually on the shelf. Guess what I am going to read next.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Yay I got it ...Ronan's Echo by Joanne van Os ......and chocolate!! ⍥ :D

[Elaine]

Kathryn wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Just started The Street Sweeper. Doing this as a "buddy" read with my friend Kathryn. Only a few chapters in but I'm definitely hooked. This one comes highly recommen..."

I'm only a chapter ahead Kathryn, although by now you may be further on. It was that bit at the end of part one that you just quoted that got me interested. I won't get a chance to read some more now until tonight.

[Jo]

Started reading Angel Puss by Colleen McCullough. A good read so far. Funny I have read more Aussie authors in the last 6 months than I ever have for years.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Yay I got it ...Ronan's Echo by Joanne van Os ......and chocolate!! ⍥ :D"

Glad you remembered the chocolate :)

[Carolyn]

After all the rave reviews I had to buy Ronan's Echo by Joanne van Os from Amazon. I've started reading it already and will add it as a 2014 release for the Aussie Author challenge.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Phrynne wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Yay I got it ...Ronan's Echo by Joanne van Os ......and chocolate!! ⍥ :D"

Glad you remembered the chocolate :)"

Lol, I know it was a real toss up between sheets, towels and other clutter items v essential items like books, books, more books and chocolate! I think I got a nice balance of the two essentials ;-)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Jo wrote: "Started reading Angel Puss by Colleen McCullough. A good read so far. Funny I have read more Aussie authors in the last 6 months than I ever have for years."

Ooh hope you like it as much as I did Jo. Angel Puss by Colleen McCullough

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Just started The Street Sweeper. Doing this as a "buddy" read with my friend Kathryn. Only a few chapters in but I'm definitely hooked. This one comes highly recommended from quite ..."

I've been checking out second hand book shops for this one:) I might have to get it from the library! I'll be keen to see what you two think of it when you're done:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Just finished The Girl with a Clock for a Heart. Abit undecided on this one as itgoes along the lines of Gone Girl. Will post my review tomorrow.

Now Brenda when you are available..."

The Tea Chest flipped to the top Michael (that's if you haven't started a different one already;))

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I was just now in the library and could not believe my luck but there was Deserving Death by Katherine Howell actually on the shelf. Guess what I am going to read n..."

Wonderful Phrynne! I know you'll enjoy it:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Yay I got it ...Ronan's Echo by Joanne van Os ......and chocolate!! ⍥ :D"

Big W sale Julie?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "After all the rave reviews I had to buy Ronan's Echo by Joanne van Os from Amazon. I've started reading it already and will add it as a 2014 release for the Aussie ..."

Enjoy Carolyn! It's brilliant!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Yay I got it ...Ronan's Echo by Joanne van Os ......and chocolate!! ⍥ :D"

Glad you remembered the chocolate :)"

Lol, I know it was..."

LOL!!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Yay I got it ...Ronan's Echo by Joanne van Os ......and chocolate!! ⍥ :D"

Big W sale Julie?"

Yes it was Brenda...I took your advice....on the chocolate as well :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Yay I got it ...Ronan's Echo by Joanne van Os ......and chocolate!! ⍥ :D"

Big W sale Julie?"

Yes it was Brenda...I took your advice..."

Haha! Good to hear;)

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Just started The Street Sweeper. Doing this as a "buddy" read with my friend Kathryn. Only a few chapters in but I'm definitely hooked. This one comes highly recommen..."

Brenda I'm surprised you can't find it at second hand bookshops but you should be able to get it at the library I'm sure. Everyone that I know who has read it speaks very highly of it so hopefully we'll feel the same. Will definitely keep you posted. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Just started The Street Sweeper. Doing this as a "buddy" read with my friend Kathryn. Only a few chapters in but I'm definitely hooked. This one comes ..."

The two I checked in Coolangatta didn't have a copy - I've searched online and don't want to pay a lot (hence my search of secondhand stores!) so the library will have to do...

[Sally906]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Yay I got it ...Ronan's Echo by Joanne van Os ......and chocolate!! ⍥ :D"

The chocolate will go nicely :)

I finished it and was 5 stars (don't know how to do the star symbol)

Review will be a couple of days away though.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Michael wrote: "Just finished The Girl with a Clock for a Heart. Abit undecided on this one as itgoes along the lines of Gone Girl. Will post my review tomorrow.

No..."

You're welcome:)

[Leonie]

I'm currently re-reading Magnificat by Julian May - haven't read it for years. I'm enjoying revisiting the world of the Galactic Milieu.

[B the BookAddict]

I finished Peaches for Father Francis by Joanne Harris 3★
and also
Norwegian by Night by Derek B. Miller 4★

Thank-you Marianne, your excellent review of NBN prompted me to read this engaging novel.

[Leonie]

Bette Book Babble wrote: "I finished Peaches for Father Francis by Joanne Harris 3★
and also
Norwegian by Night by Derek B. Miller 4★

Thank-you Marianne, your..."

Slightly off topic, but I'm always intrigued that you post so early in the day Bette! I check my notifications over breakfast, and here I am, at 6.30, drinking my cup of tea, reading your (always interesting) posts. And I do enjoy your reviews :)

[B the BookAddict]

Leonie wrote: "Bette Book Babble wrote: "I finished Peaches for Father Francis by Joanne Harris 3★
and also
Norwegian by Night by Derek B. Miller 4★ ..."

I'm up from about 3am each morning; there's not much to do at that hour so I login to GR. I have my coffee and a little chat around the threads, some days I'm chirpier than others. Happy that you like my reviews:)

[Marianne]

Bette Book Babble wrote: "I finished Peaches for Father Francis by Joanne Harris 3★
and also
Norwegian by Night by Derek B. Miller 4★

Thank-you Marianne, your..."

you are very welcome, Bette, love to share a good read...

[Adhityani]

I should stop checking this thread. My TBR is growing out of proportion! Just a couple of weeks ago I managed to keep it contained at 15 and now have over 40 books!

[Elaine]

Dhitri wrote: "I should stop checking this thread. My TBR is growing out of proportion! Just a couple of weeks ago I managed to keep it contained at 15 and now have over 40 books!"

Ha,ha!! Before you know it Dhitri, it will be 400!! That's what happens when you're a member here. There are just too many great sounding books and reviews that you can't help yourself. :)

[Zoey]

Bette Book Babble wrote: "Finished Outlander by Diana Gabaldon; wow, 4.5★

Started Peaches for Father Francis by Joanne Harris

Breathlessly waiting for April 4 when..."

Glad you liked OutlanderBette. One of my all time favourites :)
Im (not so) patiently waiting for the 8th book in the series to be released in June & they are also currently filming a 16 episode TV series based on the first book thats supposed to be released later this year. Really looking forward to that :)

[Marianne]

Bette Book Babble wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Bette Book Babble wrote: "I finished Peaches for Father Francis by Joanne Harris 3★
and also
Norwegian by Night by [author:Derek B. Mill...
I'm up from about 3am each morning; there's not much to do at that hour so I login to GR. I have my coffee and a little chat around the threads, some days I'm chirpier than others. Happy that you like my reviews:) "

Wow, 3am! You have an hour and a bit on me! I get up to walk on the treadmill (and of course read), but can't resist checking email and GR when I first get down to the computer. Vicki, what time are you up?
Bette, Marianne and Vicki: the Early Girls....
Hubby wants to know, Bette, if it's because you have to be up for international banking or something like that. Thinks I'm quite mad to get up so early, BY CHOICE!!! But it's lovely & quiet then, and nobody is using MY COMPUTER!!! to play his interactive backgammon (which he can't do on HIS MAC!)
And, of course, that begs the question: when do you go to bed?

[Diane]

I am reading "The Titmarsh Murders" by Gladys
Mitchell. We enjoyed the "Mrs. Bradley" series
but this is nothing like the show. Diana Rigg
played Mrs. Bradley as a chic, witty widow who
seems to have more squires falling over themselves
trying to make her the next Mrs. Squire than anyone. The Mrs. Bradley of the books is a shrivelled up,
yellowed skinned harpy who makes Mrs. Marple
look like a beauty queen!! She is also a pretty
secondary character in this book which has more
of a "Midsomer Murder" feel to it, what with all
the eccentric characters.

[Dale]

Dhitri wrote: "I should stop checking this thread. My TBR is growing out of proportion! Just a couple of weeks ago I managed to keep it contained at 15 and now have over 40 books!"

Only 40 Dhitri? Mine is 540.

[Dale]

Not much reading been going on here. Spent the weekend either at hospital with a sick husband or at home just chilling out after the dramas of the day before. Now trying to catch up on emails.