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[S.K.]

Scarlet paperback

Cell audio

Rock Chick e-book

[B the BookAddict]

I've just finished Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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

[Vicki]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "I've just finished Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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

What a powerful poem, Bette.

[B the BookAddict]

Vicki wrote: "Bette BookAddict wrote: "I've just finished Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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

What a powerful poem, Bette. ..."

Vicki, it's a really powerful book; I was so unprepared for how involved I would feel.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Just finished The Night Ferry by Michael Robotham 5★s

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

[Sally]

I just finished A Memory of Light, the final book in a series I've been reading for YEARS. There aren't enough superlatives to describe how much I loved this book - I get teary just thinking about it! 5★ for sure - it deserves many more than just five. I feel quite bereft now that I have no more Wheel of Time books to read, but so very glad and privileged to have read them.

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

[B the BookAddict]

I finished Rose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein

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

[Vicki]

Bette, this one sounds as if it reaches right into you and squeezes the heart. Great review.

[B the BookAddict]

Vicki wrote: "Bette, this one sounds as if it reaches right into you and squeezes the heart. Great review."

Good morning, Vicki and thanks. I had to take a few deep breaths when I finished it. It made me feel sad, ashamed, outraged, proud, angry and relieved all at the same time. So thankful I was born here some 20 years later and will never have to go thru or see this sort of thing in real life.

It's primarily a YA book which is good. I think the youth of today should know this stuff actually happened so they can make sure it never happens again.

[Vicki]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "It's primarily a YA book which is good. I think the youth of today should know this stuff actually happened so they can make sure it never happens again."

Hear, hear!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Sally wrote: "I just finished A Memory of Light, the final book in a series I've been reading for YEARS. There aren't enough superlatives to describe how much I loved this book - I get teary just ..."

Sally I am slowly making my way through the series on audiobook. I finished The Path of Daggers this morning while walking my dog! It was getting really exciting when it stopped so I must get the next one ready to start tomorrow.

[Sally906]

I have picked up Time Will Tell by Fiona McCallum and have already been swept into the story.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

My review for The Path of Daggers.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jo]

I have started My Notorious Life by Kate Manning. I am hooked on it. I kept saying one more chapter and staying up past my usual lights out to be ready for work in the morning.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jo wrote: "I have started My Notorious Life by Kate Manning. I am hooked on it. I kept saying one more chapter and staying up past my usual lights out to be ready for work in the morning."

My Notorious Life by Kate Manning

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Today I also finished Kafka on the Shore. What a delight! I love this author!!!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Adrian]

Am just about to start the latest by my favourite (living) author: The Sex Lives of Siamese Twins

[Neko]

The Boys, Volume 7: The Innocents which I finished last night so onto the 8th in the series.

[B the BookAddict]

Jo wrote: "I have started My Notorious Life by Kate Manning. I am hooked on it. I kept saying one more chapter and staying up past my usual lights out to be ready for work in the morning."

It's a great book, Jo.

[B the BookAddict]

I finished The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory

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

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

What Came Before by Aussie author Anna George

I read this book in April but couldn't post my review until now. I would highly recommend this one..especially now for the Winter challenge new release for June, July, Aug. choice.

I gave it 4.5★s

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

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Nearly done with Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind: The Complete Series. Absolutely fantastic, and god the collected edition is gorgeous.

[Katie]

I just finished Shadowfell by Juliet Marillier. Here's my review. (Brenda, I think you'd like this one.)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Katie wrote: "I just finished Shadowfell by Juliet Marillier. Here's my review. (Brenda, I think you'd like this one.)"

Here's the review link Katie:) https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Thanks, I'll check it out!

[Sally906]

I finished Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. Haven't done a review yet. In its place I have picked up Tiddas by Anita Heiss.

I enjoyed Orphan Train sort of The USAs version of the Children that were shipped out to Australia from England.

[Sharon]

Finished reading : As Darkness Falls by Bronwyn Parry 5★

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

[Sally]

Phrynne wrote: "Sally wrote: "I just finished A Memory of Light, the final book in a series I've been reading for YEARS. There aren't enough superlatives to describe how much I loved this book - I g..."

So glad you're loving the series as much as I did, Phrynne! I actually thought the first five books and last four were the most exciting, so you're in for good times ahead!

[Katie]

Brenda wrote: "Katie wrote: "I just finished Shadowfell by Juliet Marillier. Here's my review. (Brenda, I think you'd like this one.)"

Here's the review link Katie:) https://www.good..."

Thanks for adding that, Brenda! Senior moment!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! That's ok - you were just excited to tell me I'd like it;) I added it to my TBR too!

[Joanie222]

I'm reading "Am I Black Enough For You?" by Anita Heiss.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Joanie222 wrote: "I'm reading "Am I Black Enough For You?" by Anita Heiss."

Am I Black Enough For You? by Anita Heiss

Hi Joanie, I notice you are a new member, welcome to the group! If you'd like to introduce yourself to the other members, go here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... - they love to say hi!!

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind: The Complete Series finished. Wow. One of the greatest things I've ever read.

[Marianne]

Onto the second book in my bag of four from Text: The Confabulist which is about Harry Houdini, historical fiction, thank goodness for Wikipedia so I can get some facts....

[B the BookAddict]

Started Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade by Diana Gabaldon

I'm also reading Winter of the World by Ken Follett and struggling here. Find Follett's narration too dry or emotionless or stilted??? Too something, anyhow.

[Tango]

Just started my Mother's Day gift The Girl with All the Gifts. It has a bit of a Hunger Games vibe, but only 30 pages in.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've finished The Resistance Man by Martin Walker 4★s

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "I finished Survivor earlier today and apart from a few little niggles i found it to be a really good read. Will post my review tomorrow.

Brenda when you have a chance i am in need ..."

Shades of Earth Michael:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Thanks Brenda and the amazing lucky coin. :)"

You're welcome:)

[Marianne]

just started and am enjoying it so far.
My next read is which is featured in this weekend's Good Weekend mag in the SMH

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I finished The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. I'll put up a review as soon as I can:)

[Neko]

Percolate: Let Your Best Self Filter Through - Arrived on Friday sooo I started it right away. Very easy reading and pretty good imo :)

[Lily]

For Your Eyes Only by Sandra Antonelli

[Carolyn]

I've bought a ticket to go and listen to Elanor Catton next week at the Sydney Writer's Festival, so thought I'd better post my review of The Luminaries before then: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I really enjoyed the book, even though it took me three weeks to read since it was too big to cart with me on my daily train ride to work so I had to make do with nightly half hour instalments before going to sleep. Not quite sure why I don't want to give it 5★, although I'd settle for 4.5★. Perhaps because in the end the story is a reasonably simple murder mystery in an interesting setting, albeit full of interesting characters and brilliantly told.

[Vicki]

Great review, Carolyn. It sounds like an unusual and interesting read.

Enjoy your time at the Sydney Writers' Festival.

[Carolyn]

Vicki wrote: "Great review, Carolyn. It sounds like an unusual and interesting read.

Enjoy your time at the Sydney Writers' Festival."

Thanks Vicki - will let you know how I find her talk. It's the only event I'm attending as it's in the evening (after work), whereas most events are during the day.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "I've bought a ticket to go and listen to Elanor Catton next week at the Sydney Writer's Festival, so thought I'd better post my review of The Luminaries before then..."

Great review! Have fun at the Festival - I decided not to go this year:)

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "I've bought a ticket to go and listen to Elanor Catton next week at the Sydney Writer's Festival, so thought I'd better post my review of [book:The Luminaries|18709..."

Well it's a bit more of a trip for you Brenda. Plus you have to buy tickets for most events and it sounds as if you have a really good writers festival in Newcastle.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes our festival was great this year, and that's one of the main reasons I decided not to go:) I remember a couple of years ago, we caught the train at 6am, didn't get there until 8.30am, spent all day at the festival and didn't get home till around 8pm that night! Boy, that was a long day!

[Sally]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "Started Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade by Diana Gabaldon

I'm also reading Winter of the World by Ken Follett and struggling her..."

Bette, have you read The Pillars of the Earth? I much preferred that and its sequel, World Without End to the two World War books Fall of Giants and Winter of the World. I agree that his style is very dry and unadorned, but I found the stories and characters in the Pillars books more engrossing. Oh, and did you read Fall of Giants before Winter of the World? They are meant to be read in that order as the characters and their stories carry over from the first book to the second, although it's not crucial. Winter of the World CAN be read as a stand-alone book, but I preferred Fall of Giants anyway and it made me care more about the characters in Winter of the World.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sally wrote: "Bette BookAddict wrote: "Started Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade by Diana Gabaldon

I'm also reading Winter of the World


My sister begged me to read The Pillars of the Earth when she saw I was watching the television series, but it didn't because I was already involved in the series, which I thought was terrific. I do hope to read the book one day though because even the series left me wanting more for some time...that hangover you know.

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