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[Sharon]

Finished reading The Wardrobe by Judy Nunn 4★

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

[Sally]

I finished The Lost Sisterhood recently, it was my first ever ARC from NetGalley :-)

Here is my review:

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

[Jo]

Sharon I have just read another short story by Judy Nunn. South of Rome. It comes across that the girl in the story may be Judy the young actress and Roland possibly her husband. It aw light with a bit of humour as well.

[✿ ♥ Heather ♥ ✿]

I've just started The Zodiac Paradox which is the first in a prequel series of FRINGE (the TV series) !

[B the BookAddict]

I've finished Written in My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon

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

[B the BookAddict]

Sally wrote: "I finished The Lost Sisterhood recently, it was my first ever ARC from NetGalley :-)

Here is my review:

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

Brilliant review, Sally. You have really nailed the essence of the book.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Love your review Bette but was surprised about whose death left you so sad. It was sad yes, but wasn't it just normal old age? I thought you were talking about (view spoiler)[ Henri-Christian whose life as a dwarf in those days would not have been a good one (hide spoiler)]. I almost wish Gabaldon would not write another Outlander book. This one left all the important people in such a happy place. The others could be dealt with in another Lord John book.

[B the BookAddict]

Phrynne wrote: "Love your review Bette but was surprised about whose death left you so sad. It was sad yes, but wasn't it just normal old age? I thought you were talking about [spoilers removed]. I almost wish Gab..."

Oh gosh, how did I forget him! Yes, I cried when that happened definitely. I loved him; I had such a clear mental picture of him and what happened was so unexpected. I've edited my review, thanks Phrynne.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Love your review Bette but was surprised about whose death left you so sad. It was sad yes, but wasn't it just normal old age? I thought you were talking about [spoilers removed]. I..."

Of course you don't! What you wrote is perfectly fine:) Anyway I cried most at the happy ending not the sad bits.

[B the BookAddict]

Phrynne, I always find it hard to settle into a new book after reading Gabaldon.

[Marianne]

finished Manly Girls started off OK but ended up rather ho hum https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "Phrynne, I always find it hard to settle into a new book after reading Gabaldon."

Yes, in my head I am still in America with Claire and Jamie :)

[Rachael]

Andrea wrote: "Marianne wrote: "just finished Summer House with Swimming Pool by Dutch author Herman Koch. Wow! 5 ★s, I'm still thinking about it. Can't post a review until the e..."

The Dinner is very good - I chose it for my bookclub and we certainly all had a lot to say about it! I am waiting for the library to get Summer House with Swimming Pool - sounds like that one is good too.

[Marianne]

Rachael wrote: "Andrea wrote: "Marianne wrote: "just finished Summer House with Swimming Pool by Dutch author Herman Koch. Wow! 5 ★s, I'm still thinking about it. Can't post a rev..."

I sent my review in to the contact person at Text, she said she'd send me The Dinner to read. Lucky me!

[Dale]

That can often. be a problem after reading a great book.

[Sally]

I just finished, and ADORED, The Wise Man's Fear, the second book of The Kingkiller Chronicle - 5★s.

Here is my review:

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

[B the BookAddict]

I finished The Monsters Of Templeton by Lauren Groff 3★

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

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished We Are Water with just one day spare to get it back to the library. I don't think I've read a book before that tries to deal with so many issues!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I finished We Are Water with just one day spare to get it back to the library. I don't think I've read a book before that tries to deal with so many issues!
My review
https://www.go..."

Sounds like one you should have returned without reading Phrynne! What a shame:(

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I finished We Are Water with just one day spare to get it back to the library. I don't think I've read a book before that tries to deal with so many issues!
My revie..."

oh well, there are books we enjoy and books we don't like so much. That's life:)

[Marina]

I'm trying again to read Green by Jay Lake. It has a strangely disjointed storyline, which put me off last time. Determined to finish this time and see if it all comes together at the end!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marina wrote: "I'm trying again to read Green by Jay Lake. It has a strangely disjointed storyline, which put me off last time. Determined to finish this time and see if it all comes together at th..."

Good luck Marina:)

[B the BookAddict]

Phrynne wrote: "I finished We Are Water with just one day spare to get it back to the library. I don't think I've read a book before that tries to deal with so many issues!
My review
https://www.go..."

Yes, this book is certainly bursting with issues, Phrynne. Lamb's I Know This Much is True and The Hour I First Believed are so, so much better.

[Marianne]

at the moment half way through which is quite good so far compared to some of the rubbish from JP lately, but I should reserve judgement until the end......
I see you have this on your TBR, Brenda

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "at the moment half way through which is quite good so far compared to some of the rubbish from JP lately, but I should reserve judgement until the end......
I see you ..."

Yes I have owned this one for a very long time Marianne! Since August 2013 in fact! I hope you enjoy it though...

[B the BookAddict]

I'm reading a non-fiction: The Wives of Henry VIII by Antonia Fraser.

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Just picked up Balancing Act by Joanna Trollope

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Jennie wrote: "Just picked up Balancing Act by Joanna Trollope"

That's on my pile for this month as well.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Currently reading Cicada by Moira McKinnon with Sharon for our buddy read. Loving it so far :)

[Dale]

Phrynne wrote: "Jennie wrote: "Just picked up Balancing Act by Joanna Trollope"

That's on my pile for this month as well."

[Dale]

I hope to get hold of that at some point too. Love her. books.

[Ernest]

I've literally just started Skin Game by Jim Butcher and it is already continuing the fine quality of the series.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Ernest wrote: "I've literally just started Skin Game by Jim Butcher and it is already continuing the fine quality of the series."

I was just thinking what shall I read next and you have reminded me that Skin Game is waiting on my kindle! Decision made :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished Rules of Civility by Amor Towles which I would never have read except I came across it on Goodreads! And it was very good!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

So glad you like it Michael :) It's a wonderful book..

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Michael wrote: "Nearly finished with the wonderful The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry. Whats there not to like? A book about the love of literature and Maya makes me wish i was a dad. Oh and i woul..."

A truly lovely book.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I picked up my kindle to start reading Skin Game last night and the battery was flat! Thank heavens for books that don't need batteries. I started Balancing Act instead.

[Michael]

Michael wrote: "Nearly finished with the wonderful The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry. Whats there not to like? A book about the love of literature and Maya makes me wish i was a dad. Oh and i woul..."

Well it is a little sappy, cheesy and predictable. Were you actually asking for reasons not to like the book?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I picked up my kindle to start reading Skin Game last night and the battery was flat! Thank heavens for books that don't need batteries. I started Balancing Act inst..."

Don't you hate that! It's worse when you're in the middle of a gripping scene and the little box plonks itself in the middle of the text telling you to charge the battery!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I picked up my kindle to start reading Skin Game last night and the battery was flat! Thank heavens for books that don't need batteries. I started [book:Balancing Ac..."

Well in this case it was my fault. I left the WiFi switched on when I had finished ordering a book. That flattens the battery in no time

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I picked up my kindle to start reading Skin Game last night and the battery was flat! Thank heavens for books that don't need batteries. I started [bo..."

Haha! Yes it sure does!! Bad luck;)

[Michael]

Michael wrote: "Michael wrote: "Michael wrote: "Nearly finished with the wonderful The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry. Whats there not to like? A book about the love of literature and Maya makes me..."

I found it very predictable, I saw everything coming but it was about books, so I enjoyed it.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Michael wrote: "Michael wrote: "Michael wrote: "Michael wrote: "Nearly finished with the wonderful The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry. Whats there not to like? A book about the love of literature a..."

Michael wrote: "Michael wrote: "Nearly finished with the wonderful The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry. Whats there not to like? A book about the love of literature and Maya makes me wish i was a da..."

Perfect choice for OCD.

[Robin]

Life in the Saddle: Adventures of Legendary Horseman, the Kokotunga Kid Story of Alwyn Torenbeek who was a Champion Rodeo Rider.

[Sharon]

Finished reading : Blackberry Winter by Sarah Jio 4★

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

[David]

The Killing Club
I'm reading this crime thriller by Paul Finch and really enjoying it. It's tense, exciting, and most importantly, it holds my interest.

[Sharon]

Finished reading Cicada by Moira McKinnon 5★

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

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished Skin Game by Jim Butcher in one day. Once I picked it up I could not put it down. It was that good.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[David]

I am reading Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch. It's a blend of police procedural and fantasy. I've read about a third through and I'm really enjoying it.

[Marina]

David wrote: "I am reading Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch. It's a blend of police procedural and fantasy. I've read about a third through and I'm really enjoying it."

I loved this one, David. The whole series is good.