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[Dale]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Dale wrote: "Started today Shadows of Conflict. I seem to have a mania for picking up novels about people who are into knitting, sewing and crafts I can't do. Enjoying it so far."

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That's about it Julie. The only way it will happen. I am craftily useless, unless it involves words.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I had a successful couple of hours this afternoon - specialist, waiting room, then not being able to drive for a couple of hours! I read Sisters At Heart by Juliet Madison, The Iron Road by Charlotte Nash and Where There's Smoke by Jodi Picoult:) All short stories of course! But I'll need to get my thoughts together before I can rate and review;)

[Sally906]

I have to confess I am not fond of Philippa Gregory's Plantagenet series. The first of her works I turned my nose up at.

The series starts with The White Queen and it had a strong paranormal element that did not sit well with me.
And I like paranormal books :)

Someone told me recently that The Lady of the Rivers is chronologically before the others and if I read that and then went back to the others it will make better sense. So I may just try that.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My reviews from today:

Sisters At Heart by Juliet Madison 4★s
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Iron Road by Charlotte Nash 3.5★s
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Where There's Smoke by Jodi Picoult 4★s
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[B the BookAddict]

Sally906 wrote: "I have to confess I am not fond of Philippa Gregory's Plantagenet series. The first of her works I turned my nose up at.

The series starts with The White Queen and it had a strong paranormal element that did not sit well with me.
And I like paranormal books :)

Someone told me recently that The Lady of the Rivers is chronologically before the others and if I read that and then went back to the others it will make better sense. So I may just try that.

Sally, I have somewhere mentioned the incorrect listing of chronological order. I've just asked Brenda to fix the series numbering errors. I started reading the series out of order (thanks to GR) so haven't got to The White Queen yet.

I had a little scout around Wikipedia and apparently this era/reign was rife with rumor/suggestion of witchcraft etc. Supposedly started by those not in favor of Edward VI's choice of Elizabeth Woodville as his wife.

One might not be wrong in supposing that such rumor to discredit Woodville would have come from Earl of Warwick who until then had virtually stage-managed Edward's life.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

This morning I started The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry and I am really enjoying it so far.
I sat up late to finish You Slay Me which was a very funny book.
My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "I have to confess I am not fond of Philippa Gregory's Plantagenet series. The first of her works I turned my nose up at.

The series starts with The White Queen and it had a strong..."

I wonder if Goodreads could add a little box somewhere to indicate the chronological order of a series? I was never quite sure what that other number indicated but thought it referred to order of published so we could find their debut book :{

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "I had a successful couple of hours this afternoon - specialist, waiting room, then not being able to drive for a couple of hours! I read Sisters At Heart by [author:Juliet Madison|6..."

I'm glad you mentioned they were all short stories Brenda. I was beginning to think you had become even faster at reading. Hope all was okay with specialist visit.

[Marina]

Just finished The Edge of the Woods, which is by a new Aussie author.

Here's my review. (Hope I did that right!)

Also gobbled up The Screaming Staircase yesterday, as my little boy was raving about it. It was a fun read, though I could see why an eleven-year-old found it "really creepy"!

[Sharon]

Marina wrote: "Just finished The Edge of the Woods, which is by a new Aussie author.

Here's my review. (Hope I did that right!)

Also gobbled up The Screaming Staircase yesterday,..."

Great review, Marina. And yes you did it right :)

[Marina]

Sharon wrote: "And yes you did it right"

Phew! My html skills are pretty much non-existent.

[Dale]

Marina wrote: "Sharon wrote: "And yes you did it right"

Phew! My html skills are pretty much non-existent."

Oh, I can so associate with that Marina. So congrats for getting it right.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I had a successful couple of hours this afternoon - specialist, waiting room, then not being able to drive for a couple of hours! I read Sisters At Heart by [author:J..."

Haha! Read them all while relaxing over a coffee - I couldn't see very well, but managed! (Eye specialist, drops to enlarge the pupils!) The eyes didn't come good again until about 10pm last night! Thanks for asking:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marina wrote: "Just finished The Edge of the Woods, which is by a new Aussie author.

Here's my review. (Hope I did that right!)

Also gobbled up The Screaming Staircase yesterday,..."

Well done Marina - great review!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I finished Say Goodbye by Lisa Gardner last night. What a gripping thriller! 5★s

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

[Angela]

I am re-reading Shoovy Jed, a young adult book in diary format that is just as sad as I remember.

[Sandi]

Im re-reading A Feast for Crows. I read it years ago and I'm enjoying the TV series which has inspired me to read the last two books again!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Here you go... The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing Michael:)

[★ Jess]

I've been saving up a few arcs of The Walking Dead over the last half year. Today was my first day of uni holidays so I finally got to power through them and get up to date :)

The Walking Dead, Vol. 18: What Comes After
The Walking Dead, Vol. 19: March to War
The Walking Dead, Vol. 20: All Out War Part 1
The Walking Dead, Vol. 21: All Out War Part 2

[B the BookAddict]

Marina wrote: "Just finished The Edge of the Woods, which is by a new Aussie author.

Here's my review. (Hope I did that right!)

Also gobbled up The Screaming Staircase yesterday,..."


You're better than me, Marina. I can post a review but I can't save it as 'my review' like you have:P

[Euphonos]

I am reading Psychopath by Keith Ablow & The Mercy by Beverly Lewis. This is my first post and couldn't get to add the link here :)

[Katie]

really loving this series :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

★ Jess wrote: "I've been saving up a few arcs of The Walking Dead over the last half year. Today was my first day of uni holidays so I finally got to power through them and get up to date :)

[book:The Walking D..."

Well done Jess! I was actually thinking a couple of days ago that you wouldn't have any time for leisure reading now! How's uni going?

[Sally906]

I've started up two new books to read this weekend. The Word Ghost by Christine Paice and The Case of Jack the Nipper by H.L. Stephens. These will join Heartless by Gail Carriger that I am already reading.

[B the BookAddict]

Finished The White Queen by Philippa Gregory 4.5★

Started The White Princess by Philippa Gregory

[[deleted user]]

As part of the May read-a-thon I am around 300 pages into Saree by Su Dharmapala It is very good so far

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves which I read because it is a selection for the ABC Bookclub in June
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Shane]

I've just finished:
Past the Shallows - Favel Parrett

Now starting:
Mr Wigg - Inga Simpson

[Shane]

I thought that PAST THE SHALLOWS was truly brilliant! Really enjoyed it.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Shane wrote: "I thought that PAST THE SHALLOWS was truly brilliant! Really enjoyed it."

It was a great book Shane!

[Elaine]

Reading and loving The Husband's Secret . Hope to finish it this weekend as part of the May read-a-thon.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Reading and loving The Husband's Secret. Hope to finish it this weekend as part of the May read-a-thon."

Glad to hear you're enjoying it Elaine - I might read it after I finish my current read:)

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Reading and loving The Husband's Secret. Hope to finish it this weekend as part of the May read-a-thon."

Glad to hear you're..."

Thanks Brenda. I just love the way this woman writes such real characters. I find there are always one or more women in her books I can relate to. Hope you do read it. I'd love to know what you think of it.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I try to have varied genres over the read-a-thon weekend as I leave my reviews until it's over! Will see; I'm leaning towards it:)

[Sally906]

Jennie wrote: "As part of the May read-a-thon I am around 300 pages into Saree by Su Dharmapala It is very good so far
"

Did you read her first book The Wedding Season is it the same sort of tone - kind of chick litty but meatier?

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "I try to have varied genres over the read-a-thon weekend as I leave my reviews until it's over! Will see; I'm leaning towards it:)"

Whenever you do get to it Brenda, I will be eager to see what you think.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

No worries Elaine:)

[B the BookAddict]

Finished The White Queen by Philippa Gregory

A comment only: Gregory tells the story of Elizabeth of York, daughter of a king, wife of a king and mother of a king. The author weaves a really riveting version of what happened to the Princes in the Tower. She also bids you to remember in Henry VII's reign that another two young men, Edward the Earl of Warwick and the boy Perkin Warbeck, died at his command. 4.5★

[Marianne]

Shane wrote: "I've just finished:
Past the Shallows - Favel Parrett

Now starting:
Mr Wigg - Inga Simpson ..."

LOVED Mr Wigg!!! Hope you enjoy it just as much, Shane

[Angela]

I am reading Salome by Oscar Wilde :)

[B the BookAddict]

Angela wrote: "I am reading Salome by Oscar Wilde :)"

hey Angela, how was Wicked?

[Angela]

It was good! Very 'broadway' - and so much talent! I really enjoyed it and thought the storyline was very clever :o) I hope your weekend is going well Bette?

[B the BookAddict]

Angela wrote: "It was good! Very 'broadway' - and so much talent! I really enjoyed it and thought the storyline was very clever :o) I hope your weekend is going well Bette?"

Really good, thanks. If I can wriggle out of a commitment I have today, I'll be a happy woman.

[Angela]

Haha love it. Good luck! :)

[Shane]

Marianne wrote: "Shane wrote: "I've just finished:
Past the Shallows - Favel Parrett

Now starting:
Mr Wigg - [author:Inga Sim..."

We had visitors yesterday and lastnight, so I didn't get very far into it, but really loving it so far! I love the style in which the story is told. Very simple, but seems to say it all. Plus I'm originally from country NSW, I don't think too far from the stories setting... so that adds an element of familiarity to life

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I am reading The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. It is 1007 pages long so I won't be finishing it immediately! It's very good though. The man has an amazing world building imagination.

[Dale]

Currently reading

[Marianne]

Dale wrote: "Currently reading "

loved this Dale, took me right back, made me get all her other books to read

[Kathryn]

Marianne wrote: "Dale wrote: "Currently reading "

loved this Dale, took me right back, made me get all her other books to read"

That's good to hear - it's on my Aussie author list for this year - might have to try to get to it sooner rather than later!!

[Dale]

I haven't read any before of hers but enjoying what I have read so far,Marianne.