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[S.K.]

Still too busy writing to read more than 3 pages a day but I try to read 'Scarlett' in the shower when the baby leaves me alone, lol.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

S.K. wrote: "Still too busy writing to read more than 3 pages a day but I try to read 'Scarlett' in the shower when the baby leaves me alone, lol."

Which "Scarlett" would that be S.K.? There are several titled that....

[S.K.]

It's funny Brenda I didn't think but when I went to add the book, I realised that I've read 4 of the 'Scarlett' titles that came up! The S Letter, Pimpernel, The follow-up to Gone with the wind and a risqué book I won't mention, ha ha


On that note- I loved the 'sequel' to GWTW.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

S.K. wrote: "

It's funny Brenda I didn't think but when I went to add the book, I realised that I've read 4 of the 'Scarlett' titles that came up! The S Letter, Pimpernel, The follo..."

Thanks:)

[Sharon]

Finished reading : The Lost Girls by Wendy James 5★

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

[Sally906]

I have just stared reading The Kitchen Daughter by Jael McHenry which I am loving! Have had it on my TBR pile for a while and wish I had got to it sooner.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I finished Bereft by Chris Womersley earlier today; my review is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sharon]

I'm half way through Safe Harbour by Helene Young and I'm really enjoying it. I cannot put it down :)

[Elaine]

I started The Young Lion a few days ago but have not been able to get into it. I just picked up Lisey's Story and that is definitely more engaging.

[Marianne]

Elaine wrote: "I started The Young Lion a few days ago but have not been able to get into it. I just picked up Lisey's Story and that is definitely more engaging."

I loved Lisey's Story but I needed the tissues for that one

[B the BookAddict]

Marianne wrote: "I just finished on Carolyn's recommendation (many thanks, Carolyn, you were right!) and very much enjoyed it. Highly recommended 5★s here's my review https://www.goodre..."

Marianne, I didn't see your post on the thread. Lovely review and you deserve the 'like' from the author.

[B the BookAddict]

I've started The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon (Outlander #6)

[Marianne]

B3tt3 Booklover wrote: "Marianne wrote: "I just finished on Carolyn's recommendation (many thanks, Carolyn, you were right!) and very much enjoyed it. Highly recommended 5★s here's my review h..."

Thanks B3tt3, it's always a buzz. I also emailed her with a couple of typos and got a lovely reply.

[Marianne]

B3tt3 Booklover wrote: "I've started The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon (Outlander #6)"

Oh, my, you are powering through these: won't you get Outlander overload? Usually, when I read a series, I have to read another book in between to prevent that. Unless they are shorter stories like Wool Omnibus. But you are obviously enjoying them!

[Dale]

Sally906 wrote: "I have just stared reading The Kitchen Daughter by Jael McHenry which I am loving! Have had it on my TBR pile for a while and wish I had got to it sooner."
I enjoyed that one Sally. Glad you are.

[B the BookAddict]

Marianne wrote: "B3tt3 Booklover wrote: "I've started The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon (Outlander #6)"

Oh, my, you are powering through these: won't you get Outlander overload? Usually,..."

I am lost to the real world at the moment and wandering round North Carolina in 1770s!

[Zoey]

B3tt3 Booklover wrote: "I've started The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon (Outlander #6)"

WOW!! Bette you are flying through them and they are not small books either :)
You might want to slow down, remember book 8 is not out until June & from someone who has been waiting a few years for it...the wait is AWFUL!!!! :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I'm reading Along Came a Spider by James Patterson and it is quite horrific and really really good!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I'm reading Along Came a Spider by James Patterson and it is quite horrific and really really good!"

I remember enjoying that one a few years ago Phrynne!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I'm reading Along Came a Spider by James Patterson and it is quite horrific and really really good!"

I remember enjoying that one a few years ago Phrynne!"

Yes it's an oldie but a goodie. Patterson's earlier books were his best I think

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I'm reading Along Came a Spider by James Patterson and it is quite horrific and really really good!"

I remember enjoying that one a few ye..."

When he wrote by himself?? lol

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I'm reading Along Came a Spider by James Patterson and it is quite horrific and really really good!"

I remember enjoying t..."

Very true!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm currently reading The Blue Mile by Aussie author Kim Kelly and absolutely loving it!

[Dale]

I thought that sounded good.

[Michael]

I started The Temporary Gentleman by Sebastian Barry last night; it's a little cutesy for a colonial novel but see how it goes.

[Leonie]

I'm currently reading The Truth by Terry Pratchett for a bit of light relief. I've read it before, and it's always an enjoyable read, and it's good for a bit of a wind down when my brain is overloaded.

[Marianne]

I just finished which is out on 23rd April, so I will post a review then, but it was better than I expected, not quite 5★s, let's say 4.5

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

OK Michael, it'll have to be Hollow City this time:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Sweet, i have been wanting to read that one for a while now. Phrynne will be happy. :)"

Enjoy!!

[Elaine]

Marianne wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I started The Young Lion a few days ago but have not been able to get into it. I just picked up Lisey's Story and that is definitely more engaging."

I l..."

I noticed you gave it 5 stars Marianne. It's taking a bit of getting used to...just the way his writing is...but I'm really enjoying it. This is only my third King book but I thought the other two were brilliant. Hopefully this will make it three in a row.

[Sally906]

Phrynne wrote: "I'm reading Along Came a Spider by James Patterson and it is quite horrific and really really good!"
I saw the movie between my fingers - scary!

[Sally906]

Michael wrote: "I started The Temporary Gentleman by Sebastian Barry last night; it's a little cutesy for a colonial novel but see how it goes."

I saw this one and have placed it on my books of interest list. Having been brought up in Post-war colonial Africa I thought I could possibly relate to it. Even as a little girl I recognised that when mrs so and so went back to the motherland for a fist then aunty such and such would turn up in her place for a while.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Michael wrote: "Sweet, i have been wanting to read that one for a while now. Phrynne will be happy. :)"

Enjoy!!"

Yes - I am happy :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Sally906 wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I'm reading Along Came a Spider by James Patterson and it is quite horrific and really really good!"
I saw the movie between my fingers - scary!"

The book is actually quite amazing. Don't know if I could take the movie even between my fingers!

[Deaths coming]

so you are all talking about stephen king books? I have never read any so do you have a good one to start off with? I hate horror most of the time but I can stand it if it is a creepy mystery that is the only way.

[Elaine]

I've only read two but would highly recommend them and I wouldn't call them horror like some of his others. They are The Green Mile and 11/22/63. I know there are others here who are probably more qualified than me to recommend other Stephen King books to you.

[Deaths coming]

thank you anyway I have been looking at his books for a while and they all seem intresting but they all seem horror related so thank you for that

[Michelle]

Deaths coming wrote: "thank you anyway I have been looking at his books for a while and they all seem intresting but they all seem horror related so thank you for that"

He has written a lot of novels that aren't really all that horror related. Ones such as Duma Key, Misery, The Talisman, Under the Dome, and 11/22/63 are a few that I definitely wouldn't really call horror. More just along the lines of creepy of kind of sci-fi. There are a lot more but that's all that come off the top of my head quickly right now :-)

[Deaths coming]

thank you I will give them a try

[Elaine]

Just noticed that The Green Mile is shelved as horror but personally I didn't think it was in the strict sense. Probably more supernatural. Good luck Deaths coming. I'm sure which ever you choose to start with you will enjoy. Another one that just came to mind, although I haven't read it but have seen the movie which was brilliant is The Shawshank Redemption.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Michelle wrote: "Deaths coming wrote: "thank you anyway I have been looking at his books for a while and they all seem intresting but they all seem horror related so thank you for that"

He has written a lot of nov..."

Got to disagree with you about Misery. I thought it was horrific - or maybe better described as gruesome. If that had been my first Stephen King I would never have read another one. I think his real horror novels are ones like Cujo.

[Alik]

I'm currently reading In The Blood by Lisa Unger. I think I've figured out the twist but always enjoy it more if I'm outsmarted by the author!

[B the BookAddict]

Phrynne wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Deaths coming wrote: "thank you anyway I have been looking at his books for a while and they all seem intresting but they all seem horror related so thank you for that"

He has wri..."

Absolutely agree with you, Phrynne. Misery was really gruesome and made my stomach curl. Carrie, 'Salem's Lot, Christine, Cujo are made of scary, horror stuff.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

B3tt3 Booklover wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Deaths coming wrote: "thank you anyway I have been looking at his books for a while and they all seem intresting but they all seem horror related so thank you for t..."

Yes and then he also wrote The Dark Tower series which is fantasy and absolutely brilliant. One of the best series I have ever read.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I just finished Along Came a Spider byJames Patterson. Great stuff!!!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I finished the ARC of The Blue Mile by Aussie author Kim Kelly at 23 minutes past midnight last night! Could NOT put it down until I had finished! This is, in my opinion, Kim's best book to date, and I've read them all now...she is a wonderful storyteller.

My review will be posted here closer to publication date:)

[Lily]

I have two books on the go at once (do other people do that?) Losing Kate by Kylie Kaden and Floored by Ainslie Paton. Very different books - both amazing. Floored had me up late last night, and up early this morning - she's a wonderful writer.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

A lot of people do that Lily! How are you liking Losing Kate?

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "I finished the ARC of The Blue Mile by Aussie author Kim Kelly at 23 minutes past midnight last night! Could NOT put it down until I had finished! This is, in my o..."

It does sound good, Brenda - will await your review with bated breath...

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Started The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman. I like the cover very much.