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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL!!! Too bad;P

[Elaine]

Yes,yes and yes Marianne. I noticed you've also read What Alice Forgot. I actually liked that one a bit more than this one. I found I could really relate to the main character. And that's another thing I love about her writing...her characters are so real, you can really identify with them.

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Thanks everyone for your kind words!
Brenda, I thought you had read The Husband's Secret already. Well, I'm halfway and OMG!!! Elaine knows the secret. [author:Lia..."

I hope you like it/her Brenda, when you do read it. I think I would read anything written by her now. I have a few to catch up on.

[Kathryn]

Elaine wrote: "Yes,yes and yes Marianne. I noticed you've also read What Alice Forgot. I actually liked that one a bit more than this one. I found I could really relate to the main character. And t..."

Isn't that funny - I liked The Husband's Secret more than What Alice Forgot. I still enjoyed What Alice Forgot, I just enjoyed this one more - it seemed more twisty in the turns it took!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Thanks everyone for your kind words!
Brenda, I thought you had read The Husband's Secret already. Well, I'm halfway and OMG!!! Elaine knows the secr..."

I'm sure I will Elaine, thanks:)

[Elaine]

Kathryn wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Yes,yes and yes Marianne. I noticed you've also read What Alice Forgot. I actually liked that one a bit more than this one. I found I could really relate to the main c..."

I really think it just happened to resonate with me more than this one, Kathryn. I guess it may have had something to do with the timing of when I read it as well. Maybe if I had a really huge secret like the one in this book I may have related more to this one!! Mind you the difference in how much I liked each one is only minuscule...1/2 a star actually.

[Kathryn]

Elaine wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Yes,yes and yes Marianne. I noticed you've also read What Alice Forgot. I actually liked that one a bit more than this one. I found I could really rela..."

I agree - it totally depends on where you are in life at the time you read and what's happening with you. However, I don't have a big secret, and I don't think there's really anything particular in the characters resonating with me. I think it was probably just the writing in this one - the plot seems very clever (HOW do people come up with these things??!!) and the characters are so skilfully written.

[Marina]

I liked them both but What Alice Forgot was my favourite, simply because I'm a sucker for a good amnesia story. It's like reading a mystery novel where the mystery to be solved is the main character's (forgotten) life, and there's always some ginormous secret hidden there.

[Marianne]

Elaine wrote: "Yes,yes and yes Marianne. I noticed you've also read What Alice Forgot. I actually liked that one a bit more than this one. I found I could really relate to the main character. And t..."

Actually, I've read all her books and enjoyed every one, but I do think they are getting better each time.

[Elaine]

Marianne wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Yes,yes and yes Marianne. I noticed you've also read What Alice Forgot. I actually liked that one a bit more than this one. I found I could really relate to the main c..."

Well it will be interesting to see what we all think of her new one then. I'm hoping to read her others before this one comes out in July.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Arrrrrrrgh...I can't stand it any longer!! now I just have to start reading my copy of The Husband's Secret right now! This not knowing is driving me crazy :0

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! I've pushed mine up the list too Julie;)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Well I hope you all realize I had to get out of my bed to go get my copy...probably won't sleep a wink now! ;)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Elaine wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Yes,yes and yes Marianne. I noticed you've also read What Alice Forgot. I actually liked that one a bit more than this one. I found I could really rel..."

Then this Big Little Lies might end up being my decider for the winter challenge...AA new release.

[B the BookAddict]

Thanks guys:) Big Little Lies now added as my AA new release for my Winter Chal as well!

[Elaine]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Well I hope you all realize I had to get out of my bed to go get my copy...probably won't sleep a wink now! ;)"

Ha,ha!! How did you go Julie? You know once you start it, it's really hard to put down. Let us know your thoughts when you're done. Hope we haven't built it up too much for you but I don't think so. It really is a good read. :)

[Elaine]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "Thanks guys:) Big Little Lies now added as my AA new release for my Winter Chal as well!"

Finally have an Aussie release date for it too on our Title Page at work. 22nd July 2014. Can't wait. I've already pre-ordered my copy!!!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Elaine wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Well I hope you all realize I had to get out of my bed to go get my copy...probably won't sleep a wink now! ;)"

Ha,ha!! How did you go Julie? You know once you start it, it's reall..."

Lol...I made a good start, and like the way she writes..very conversational. But I couldn't keep reading knowing I was going out this morning...a fact which in itself then kept me awake half the night and trying not to reach for the book! It will have to wait ;)

[Carolyn]

Elaine wrote: "Bette BookAddict wrote: "Thanks guys:) Big Little Lies now added as my AA new release for my Winter Chal as well!"

Finally have an Aussie release date for it too on our Title Page..."

I also loved The Husband's Secretand have also pre-ordered the Big Little Lies ebook from Amazon for the AA new release book in the Winter challenge!

We could have a giant buddy-read in July!!!

[Rachael]

The Husband's Secret is my bookclub book for June and so have included it in my Winter Challenge - means that I can't start it until Sunday! Sounds like it will be a good one.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I finished Save Yourself by Kelly Braffet 1.5★s

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

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "I finished Save Yourself by Kelly Braffet 1.5★s

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

Well, there's one I don't have to add to my TBR.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale you would HATE it!!!

[Dale]

Okay. Thanks Brenda.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Still working my way through Tales of H.P. Lovecraft. Slowly giving me nightmares.

[Michael]

Brenda wrote: "I finished Save Yourself by Kelly Braffet 1.5★s

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

Sounds amazing :P

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished Flowers for Algernon sometime in the early hours of this morning. What an incredible book!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Just starting The Chemistry of Tears so I will have read it before the ABC Bookclub. I like knowing what the panel are talking about whenever possible. Some of the books they choose sometimes are not my cup of tea though:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I finished Save Yourself by Kelly Braffet 1.5★s

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

Sounds amazing :P"

Mmmm!!! lol

[Alik]

I'm up to page 96 of The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair by Joel Dicker. Even though I'm in the early stages of the novel I already know this is something special. It even has the potential to be classified as one of the best books I've read- I hope the remaining 500 odd pages live up to what the first 100 have shown me so far!

[★ Jess]

Looking for Alaska
Loving the uni holidays, so much free time :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Alik wrote: "I'm up to page 96 of The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair by Joel Dicker. Even though I'm in the early stages of the novel I already know this is something special. It even has the potential to..."

The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair: A Novel by Joël Dicker

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

★ Jess wrote: "Looking for Alaska
Loving the uni holidays, so much free time :)"

Picking up on some leisure reading instead of text books Jess!

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

★ Jess wrote: "Looking for Alaska
Loving the uni holidays, so much free time :)"

God I loved that book. Probably on a part with FIOS.

[Marina]

Just finished rereading Fire by Kristin Cashore. I'm much more impressed this time around -- lots of crunchy philosophical questions for the heroine to wrestle with as well as a fast-moving plot and more realistic characters than you often find in YA fantasy. My review is here.

[Sally906]

I scored an advanced copy do Dancing on Knives by Kate Forsyth. It jumped to the top of my current reading list.

I am enjoying it - very different to her previous books that I have read. I've had to totally put aside what I expected it to be like and read with new eyes.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "I scored an advanced copy do Dancing on Knives by Kate Forsyth. It jumped to the top of my current reading list.

I am enjoyin..."

Ooh you've started it already Sally?? I'm glad you're enjoying it:)

[★ Jess]

Brenda wrote: "★ Jess wrote: "Looking for Alaska
Loving the uni holidays, so much free time :)"

Picking up on some leisure reading instead of text books Jess!"

Indeed! I had almost no time to read during the semester, so its lovely having some time for leisure reading now :)
Less textbooks more novels next semester, for sure.

[B the BookAddict]

I finished The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory

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

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished The Chemistry of Tears by Peter Carey today and it was not even in the same ball park as Oscar and Lucinda. I struggled to believe they were written by the same author.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Adrian]

OK, I bagged The Enemy a while ago, but I struggled to the end and have written a review. If you are a fan of Lee Child you won't enjoy my review, so maybe don't read.

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

[B the BookAddict]

Phrynne wrote: "I finished The Chemistry of Tears by Peter Carey today and it was not even in the same ball park as Oscar and Lucinda. I struggled to believe they were ..."

It only got a 2.98 rating and I can see why now.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I finished The Chemistry of Tears by Peter Carey today and it was not even in the same ball park as Oscar and Lucinda. I struggled to be..."

Yes - I only saw the rating after I had read the book. I usually never read anything under 3.5 unless someone I trust has recommended it. I will be interested to see how the panel go with it on Tuesday night.

[Adrian]

I've always found Peter Carey hot and cold. His short stories are works of genius but I've never really rated his novels, with the exceptions of Bliss and Oscar & Lucinda. Magwich and the True History of the Kelly Gang were OK, but it's mostly unsatisfying fare for me.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Adrian wrote: "I've always found Peter Carey hot and cold. His short stories are works of genius but I've never really rated his novels, with the exceptions of Bliss and Oscar & Lucinda. Magwich and the True Hist..."

I am glad you include Bliss as one of his good ones as I had included it in my Winter Challenge list to read soon.

[Dale]

Currently reading Saving Grace. Finished The Eye of the SheepRating nd review to come for that one.

[Sharon]

Dale wrote: "Currently reading Saving Grace. Finished The Eye of the SheepRating nd review to come for that one."

Hope you enjoy Saving Grace, Dale. I'm nearly finished the second one in this series Time Will Tell and I'm really enjoying it.

[Dale]

Yes enjoying it so far. Haven't read a lot yet. Just happened to spot it at library on Thursday, so that was good. It had just been returned.

[Carolyn]

The Unknown Woman by Jacqueline Lunn 3★

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

It was Ok but could have been better. I got a bit frustrated with the main character and was expecting something to happen to shake her up but it didn't.

[Jo]

I went to the library to get the husband's secret as it was the only copy available. It wasn't on the shelf. It seems to be missing. Anyway she put me on the reserve list. Only problem was I was planning to read it on our cruise that we leave on Monday. Oh well got Three Hours Late by Nicole Trope.