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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "I'm reading The Burial, which is brilliant. I'm really enjoying it."

I enjoyed that one Elaine:)

[★ Jess]

Just finished rereading The Sandman, Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes. Only read the first four volumes of the series, but now Im reading it from start to end. About to start The Sandman, Vol. 2: The Doll's House.
Work of absolute genius.

[Marianne]

Phrynne wrote: "Just finished The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. A lovely book with a rather over imaginative title. It is actually an excellent story about slavery and the figh..."

Just about to read this one, so I won't read your review until I have done.....

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I'm reading The Burial, which is brilliant. I'm really enjoying it."

I enjoyed that one Elaine:)"

Yes Brenda I do remember reading your review a while ago but I'm too scared now to have another look at it as it contains spoilers. I don't remember what they were thankfully. I do recall wanting to read it though after seeing your review.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I'm reading The Burial, which is brilliant. I'm really enjoying it."

I enjoyed that one Elaine:)"

Yes Brenda I do reme..."

But it's encased in the spoiler tag Elaine - I just checked:)

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Brenda wrote: "Jennie wrote: "Just starting Being Jade by Kate Belle. I was not a big fan of The Yearning so will see how this one goes."

Mmm! Interested to hear ..."

so far at around 120 pages in .. I really like it! Its very compelling and there are moments where the writing is just brilliant. Again (like in the yearning) I would say that the subject matter pushes boundaries for me .. namely in this one, blatant infidelity (this is not a spoiler as it's in the book blurb) .. but the psychological processes of hubby and wife in regard to this are just fascinating.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jennie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Jennie wrote: "Just starting Being Jade by Kate Belle. I was not a big fan of The Yearning so will see how this one goes."

Mmm! Inte..."

Glad you're enjoying it Jen:)

[Marina]

I'm rereading The Speed of Dark by Elizabeth Moon. She has an autistic child herself, and this book, narrated by an autistic man, gives a fascinating insight into the mind of an autistic person. It's set in the near future, when a "cure" is possible, and deals with important questions of identity. What makes us who we are? If we change something fundamental to our personality, are we still the same person?

It's an amazing book. I was raving about it to my daughter, trying to get her to read it, and ended up talking myself into it instead!

[Valerie]

Marina wrote: "I'm rereading The Speed of Dark by Elizabeth Moon. She has an autistic child herself, and this book, narrated by an autistic man, gives a fascinating insight into the mind of an autist..."

That looks fascinating Marina. I'm surprised that I haven't heard of it, as it's been around a while.

[Marina]

I highly recommend it, Valerie (as you can probably guess from my previous comment!). Perhaps you haven't heard of it because it's sci fi, and they don't tend to get the same amount of press as mainstream fiction. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, which also has an autistic narrator, got a lot more publicity when it came out.

But really, the only science fictional element is that it's set just far enough in the future that a cure's been discovered. It's a very "real" story otherwise, and the writing is amazing. You really get a feel for what it must be like for an autistic person struggling to make sense of the so-called "normals".

[S.]

I'm currently reading Angelcide by Dough Romig. Its a very funny narrative on how a human being met with several angels :)


https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

[Sally906]

I've started The Garden of Darkness by Gillian Murray Kendall it is a YA dystopian that is due for release this month.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My review for Standoff by Aussie author David Rollins 4★s

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

[Sally906]

I am half way through The Garden of Darkness by Gillian Murray Kendall - and it is very, very dark. I know you would expect YA dystopian to be dark but this is ... DARK dark. I started reading it last night in bed and had to stop reading and pick up a light and fluffy to chase the gloom away.

Having said that it is a compelling read and I have to know what happens in the end!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

I figured my domestic duties were seriously impeding my reading opportunities, so I borrowed/downloaded the audio version of The Reunion by Amy Silver from my library and spent a lovely day in the kitchen listening to it :D
It's narrated by Jaunita McMahon who does a very good job of it.
(The above ISBN is the book version)

[[deleted user]]

After reading Being Jade which was excellent but confronting, I really just needed something light.. So I picked up Beauty Queens by Libba Bray which is a crackup satire of the beauty pageant culture among other things. Just what I needed (and I love the cover!)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sadly I've just turned the last page of this wonderful book The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin 5★s +
What a delightful book, I loved every word in it and didn't want it to end. My new favorite, this is a keeper.

*Aka The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

The Knife of Never Letting Go, for the winter challenge. Highly recommended to me by ladies at work and one of my mates.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Michael wrote: "That's the same book as The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry. I don't understand why we see different names for the same book. That isn't the first time i have seen it."

Not certain Michael but I think it was released with a different title in different countries...although mine was an arc so maybe the name and cover was changed before publication?
A rose by any other name ;)

[B the BookAddict]

I'm reading Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie;so far, it is brilliant.

I've previously read her Half of a Yellow Sun which bowled me over.

[Sally906]

Michael wrote: "That's the same book as The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry. I don't understand why we see different names for the same book. That isn't the first time i have seen it."

There are two titles Michael - there is the USA title and then one for the rest of the world - depends on what version you have read. Neither usage is wrong - maybe the blurb for each should refer to the other title.

[Sally906]

I finished The Garden of Darkness yesterday afternoon - what a harrowing read - so dark and quite explicitly gory in parts. Haven't done my review yet.

I am now reading something lighter A Ring Through Time by Felicity Pulman - still YA but not as torrid to read :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "That's the same book as The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry. I don't understand why we see different names for the same book. That isn't the first time i have seen it."

The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry is published in the US, The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry is published in Australia:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "Michael wrote: "That's the same book as The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry. I don't understand why we see different names for the same book. That isn't the first time i have seen it..."

So mine was from NetGalley which would explain why I got The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Michael wrote: "That's the same book as The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry. I don't understand why we see different names for the same book. That isn't the first time..."

Yes that's right Julie:) Mine was from the library, so I got the AU one...

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

FYI Just noticed this while I was looking up that last link:
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry: A Guide for Book Clubs by Kathryn Cope

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Hmm! Interesting...not one I think we need (me at least anyway!) I am sure avid readers can work it out for themselves;)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "Hmm! Interesting...not one I think we need (me at least anyway!) I am sure avid readers can work it out for themselves;)"

Nor me Brenda...I still feel warm and fuzzy about the book and wouldn't want to spoil it now by doing a post mortem on it!
Maybe good for the book clubs it's intended for though.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I enjoyed mine so much I'm trying to find my own copy! But the usual shops don't seem to sell it (Big W, Target, KMart) and I don't want to pay high prices....so I'll just keep looking:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "I enjoyed mine so much I'm trying to find my own copy! But the usual shops don't seem to sell it (Big W, Target, KMart) and I don't want to pay high prices....so I'll just keep looking:)"

Me too, I want my very own copy now, I think I like the cover of the American version better though. Might find it cheaper online sometime.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Michael wrote: "That's the same book as The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry. I don't understand why we see different names for the same book. That isn't the first time..."

:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I enjoyed mine so much I'm trying to find my own copy! But the usual shops don't seem to sell it (Big W, Target, KMart) and I don't want to pay high prices....so I'll just keep looki..."

Haha! That's funny!! I like the Aussie cover better:) lol

[Sally906]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Michael wrote: "That's the same book as The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry. I don't understand why we see different names for the same book. That isn't the first time..."

Mine was from netgalley as well so that is why I got The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry. I do think Collected works is a better title - but that is not the one I read.

[Marianne]

I'm reading The Invention of Wings and while I'm enjoying it, I think I have overdosed on the plight of Negroes in the US so I will avoid picking up any more books on that topic for a while....

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "I enjoyed mine so much I'm trying to find my own copy! But the usual shops don't seem to sell it (Big W, Target, KMart) and I don't want to pay high prices....so I'll just keep looking:)"

I see a copy here http://www.bookfinder.com/search/?ac=... for $16.66, if you're prepared to go online

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Marianne:) No problem with going online...I'll check it out!

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "Thanks Marianne:) No problem with going online...I'll check it out!"

:~}

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Marianne wrote: "I'm reading The Invention of Wings and while I'm enjoying it, I think I have overdosed on the plight of Negroes in the US so I will avoid picking up any more books on that topic for..."

Oh I so agree with that Marianne. It is a very good book but I have overdosed on the topic too. I will be giving anything historical set in the southern states a rest for a while.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have just written my review for Dance with the Devil by Sandy Curtis which I finished earlier today... https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[B the BookAddict]

I've finished Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 4★ Most Highly Recommended

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

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I'm about half way through Bliss by Peter Carey. It is so funny and so nicely written. Much better than The Chemistry of Tears.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I'm about half way through Bliss by Peter Carey. It is so funny and so nicely written. Much better than The Chemistry of Tears."

That would be a relief Phrynne!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've just started Phantom Instinct by Meg Gardiner - not due for publication until 25th June.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I read A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness in one sitting last night:) (it's a short book)
My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[B the BookAddict]

Yesterday, I read The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "Yesterday, I read The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

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

I really enjoyed that one when I read it Bette!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I finished Phantom Instinct by Meg Gardiner last night but my review won't go up until closer to publication date of 25th June. 4★s

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished Coraline by Neil Gaiman this morning (read in one sitting) 5★s

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

[Kathryn]

Has Neil Gaiman become your new favourite author, Brenda?! You've read two in quick succession now!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kathryn wrote: "Has Neil Gaiman become your new favourite author, Brenda?! You've read two in quick succession now!"

Having never read anything by him before, and finding a couple (a few) sitting on my kindle which fitted into the Winter challenge, it seemed a good time to start! But both that I've read I've enjoyed, so you never know;)