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[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Leonie wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Okay, so I am a big fan of Patricia Cornwell and I am currently reading Port Mortuary, admittedly I haven't read one of her books for a while, I've been busy discoveri..."

Could be Leonie...I just can't remember exactly what went wrong, but the change was so dramatic as to be (to my mind anyway) an insult to her readers. As I recall, I think there just seemed to be no real story, just a lot of words on pages. Awful I know, but I really was put off.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished The Dovekeepers at last. It was not my most favourite book ever.
My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Dina]

I'm very slowly reading (or more looking at) an Australian cookbook published in 1988. Australian Heritage Cookbook .

Also reading a great novel (so far) Beneath the Shadows by Sara Foster.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dina wrote: "I'm very slowly reading (or more looking at) an Australian cookbook published in 1988. Australian Heritage Cookbook .

Also reading a great novel (so far) Beneath the Shadows by Sara Foster."

The Australian Heritage Cookbook is an absolutely beautiful book Dina! We have it here on our bookshelves:)

Beneath the Shadows is also one I really enjoyed when I read it! Sounds like you have good books wrapped around you:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I have just started Dreams of Gods and Monsters and it is so good I may have to read today instead of doing the gardening. 1000 angels have just landed in Rome and the Pope is talking to them..........

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I have just started Dreams of Gods and Monsters and it is so good I may have to read today instead of doing the gardening. 1000 angels have just landed in Rome and the Pope is talki..."

Wow! The Pope would be very happy about that Phrynne;)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I have just started Dreams of Gods and Monsters and it is so good I may have to read today instead of doing the gardening. 1000 angels have just landed in Rome and t..."

No he's not happy. They don't have good news :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh dear.... angels should always bring good tidings;)

[Dina]

Brenda wrote: "Dina wrote: "I'm very slowly reading (or more looking at) an Australian cookbook published in 1988. Australian Heritage Cookbook .

Also reading a great novel (so far) Beneath the Shadows by Sara ..."

Thank you, Brenda! I agree with you about both books. I'm loving them.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "Dina wrote: "I'm very slowly reading (or more looking at) an Australian cookbook published in 1988. Australian Heritage Cookbook .


I also have The Australian Heritage Cookbook in my collection of cooking books! It's a lovely book with good old fashioned recipes and lovely photos.

[Dina]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Dina wrote: "I'm very slowly reading (or more looking at) an Australian cookbook published in 1988. Australian Heritage Cookbook .


I also have [book:The Australian Heritage Cookbo..."

I received it for a birthday gift and was so happy, because I've been watching old Home and Away episodes from 1988, and the year of the cookbook matched that.

There's something about 1980's Australia that I love.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Dina wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Dina wrote: "I'm very slowly reading (or more looking at) an Australian cookbook published in 1988. Australian Heritage Cookbook .


I also have [book:The Australian..."

That's one to pass on to the next generation Dina ;D

[Dana]

This is copied from another thread in case anyone is interested......
The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry

so, I just finished The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry. A 4.5 star book I think. I am not good at book reviews and rarely have the opportunity to talk with others about them, so forgive me. I loved this book, from beginning to end. The characters were lovely, funny, witty at times, heartbreaking and honest. This is not the sort of book I usually read, I picked it up because who doesn't want to read about a bookstore? Hope that helps. (Sorry it is late and I am on my phone typing this but no other opportunity available until Sunday night).

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dana wrote: "This is copied from another thread in case anyone is interested......

so, I just finished The Collected Works of A. J. Firky. A 4.5 star book I think. I am not good at book reviews and rarely have..."

The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin is proving to be very popular Dana...thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[Kathryn]

I've just finished The Silver Linings Playbook which I was half-expecting to find a tedious read, but I enjoyed it more than I had thought. I bought it over a year ago thinking the movie looked kind of interesting, although I wasn't actually sure I'd like it. But I never got around to seeing the movie, and then kept putting off reading the book, but I found it an interesting read after all. There is a bit of swearing, mostly by one character, I think, but it's not really excessive.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kathryn wrote: "I've just finished The Silver Linings Playbook which I was half-expecting to find a tedious read, but I enjoyed it more than I had thought. I bought it over a year ago thinking the ..."

It's always nice to enjoy a book you've been putting off for awhile Kathryn! Good on you:)

[Dana]

I have just finished reading The Sandman and the War of Dreams, I just loved it. Has anyone else read any of The Guardian's series?

I have to admit that I do really enjoy reading children's books but these so far are my favourite. The books themselves are a joy to behold, hardcover editions with wonderful embossing down the spine, all the stories in the series have a different colour book. The dust jackets are divine. All the stories have wonderful illustrations that make them even more enjoyable. I am glad to say that it appears that there will be another 2 books before this series is finished, so it is not too late to start reading.

[Stephen]

Currently reading a Marele Day, The Paperboy by Pete Dexter and The Pericles Commission by Gary Corby. Not sure I will ever finish the paperboy as I can tell where it's going. Life is too short to waste on books that don't grab or amuse/enlighten me.

[Dana]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I have just started Dreams of Gods and Monsters and it is so good I may have to read today instead of doing the gardening. 1000 angels have just lande..."

Oh, I loved that series. Enjoy!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Dana wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I have just started Dreams of Gods and Monsters and it is so good I may have to read today instead of doing the gardening. 1000 angels..."

I am doing! She has even introduced new characters into this last book - can't wait to see where this is all going!

[Sally906]

Dana wrote: "This is copied from another thread in case anyone is interested......
The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry

so, I just finished The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry. A 4.5 star book I th..."

This book is published under two titles - The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry and The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry depends what part of the world you live in :)

I read it and loved it - highly recommend it :)

[B the BookAddict]

Ok - I drew a big breath after finishing The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon

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

And obsessed as I am with the series, I have started A Breath of Snow and Ashes:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

B3tt3 Booklover wrote: "Ok - I drew a big breath after finishing The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon

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

And obsessed as I am with t..."

You amaze me Bette! I enjoyed the series too but I could not have read it straight through like that.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I just finished Dreams of Gods and Monsters which was so good I just could not put it down. Wow!
My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sharon]

Finished reading : Through the Cracks by Honey Brown 4★

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

[B the BookAddict]

Phrynne wrote: "B3tt3 Booklover wrote: "Ok - I drew a big breath after finishing The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon

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

And...

You amaze me Bette! I enjoyed the series too but I could not have read it straight through like that.
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Phrynne, I've been reading, thinking, dreaming all things Fraser, lol. Admittedly, this is the first time I have ever read a series; whether this trait will continue with other author/series, I don't know. But Gabaldon does have me hook, line and sinker; I'm learning so much about early pioneering in the US. My knowledge of US history is pretty pitiful barring basic facts/people so the fact that she weaves in real events has been really good. I really love to learn while I read.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

After just finishing What Came Before by Anna George, which was quite intense....review to follow closer to pub. date.... I decided to go for something a bit lighter for my next read in the form of Tiddas by Anita Heiss

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I'm enjoying a Dean Koontz book called False Memory. It's scary and very tense! Daylight reading only!

[Jo]

I have just finished The one hundred year old man who climbed out of the window and disappeared. I felt the story was too long. Interesting history and geography. The ending left me still wondering what happened.

[Kathryn]

Jo wrote: "I have just finished The one hundred year old man who climbed out of the window and disappeared. I felt the story was too long. Interesting history and geography. The ending left me still wondering..."

Oh dear, Elaine and I are reading The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared in May - but your impression doesn't sound so good. And I had been looking forward to it... Do you think it lends itself well to discussion?

[Jo]

Yes it does. I'm not sure if I just wasn't into this book at this time. I too was looking forward to it.

[Kathryn]

Oh well, even if we don't like it, at least there should be stuff to talk about. And I agree - sometimes we just don't seem to have the right mindset for certain books at certain times. :-)

[Dina]

Dana wrote: "This is copied from another thread in case anyone is interested......
The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry

so, I just finished The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry. A 4.5 star book I th..."

Dana,

I added the book to my to-read list. It sounds fun. I read another book by Gabrielle Levin (Elsewhere) and liked it a lot.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I just finished False Memory by Dean Koontz and it was first class entertainment. Loved it. That's two five star books in a row for me now :)
My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Phrynne wrote: "I just finished False Memory by Dean Koontz and it was first class entertainment. Loved it. That's two five star books in a row for me now :)
My review:
https://www.good..."

Good review Phrynne, sounds like another great read...good cover too. I've gotta stop reading these reviews and shopping for more books for the ever increasing TBR wall!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I just finished False Memory by Dean Koontz and it was first class entertainment. Loved it. That's two five star books in a row for me now :)
My review:
..."

There's only one answer Julie - stop sleeping and read more!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Phrynne wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I just finished False Memory by Dean Koontz and it was first class entertainment. Loved it. That's two five star books in a row for me no..."

Lol....I've tried that too!!

[Sharon]

Finished reading : No Safe Place by Jenny Spence 4★

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

[Dana]

Dina

You know, I have no idea why but after enjoying this book so much I never bothered to look into other books by this author! Silly me, thanks for the prompt. Hope you enjoy The Collected Works....... When it comes up next on your list.

[Neko]

Started reading The Way of Shadows yesterday but got distracted and read Ganglands: Russia in one sitting! I found it quite addictive..haha

[Sharon]

Finished reading : The Kissing Season by Rachael Johns 4★

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

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I just finished a book called Rainbow in the Mist by Phyllis A. Whitney. I only read it because I had to find a book with a rainbow on the cover to complete a challenge (the things we do). Any way it was published in 1989 and it was so nice and old fashioned.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

And now for a modern mystery I have just started Fatal Impact by Kathryn Fox

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've just done my review for NYPD Red by James Patterson 3★s which I finished yesterday...

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

[Adrian]

A friend who has mostly given me good suggestions in the past walked into my office last week and presented me with a book by Lee Child, The Enemy. After only a few pages I was struggling, and almost laughing out loud at the clichéd Private Detective speak. Are there any fans out there? Is it worth persisting? I've read 20-odd pages and it's getting put down in 3...2...1...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Adrian wrote: "A friend who has mostly given me good suggestions in the past walked into my office last week and presented me with a book by Lee Child, The Enemy. After only a few pages I was struggling, and almo..."

I've read every Lee Child book in the series and devour them Adrian. But maybe they're not your cup of tea...

[Neko]

Started and finished this today- Pita Ten, Vol. 01. The manga compared to the anime...wow...Or really the translation to English in the manga is terrible. Prefer the anime but luckily the manga seems to be a quick read.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I think if you go to Lee Child's Goodread's page it is apparent he has lots of fans. Obviously your taste in books is just different Adrian.

[Adrian]

I'm not commenting specifically about Lee Child because I haven't read enough to know...but there's a style of crime writing (especially American) that really gets my goat - formulaic, predictable and relying on dysfunctional wisecracks to convey 'character'. Some of the most successful writers in world write like this, which I find tremendously sad.

I understand that it is the job of the writer to entertain, but to me entertainment is not just about non-stop action - it's about engaging the senses and intellect and even stretching the reader a little. I want to care about the characters and have an emotional investment in them - why else would I care what happens to fictional people?

I'll give it ten more pages to engage me.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Adrian wrote: "I'm not commenting specifically about Lee Child because I haven't read enough to know...but there's a style of crime writing (especially American) that really gets my goat - formulaic, predictable ..."

Exactly. Your taste is different and thank goodness. That's what makes the world go round :)

[Neko]

Plus each to their own :)