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[Patricia]

I've almost finished Huntress Moon by Alexandra Sokoloff.
The title is a bit deceptive, it sounds like it might have a paranormal element (which it doesn't) It's about FBI agents searching for a serial killer mystery and it's excellent.

[Carolyn]

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 that one too David. So much so that I bought the second one straight after I'd finished it but haven't got round to reading it yet.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

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."

That one has been on my TBR list forever. I think Michael recommended it once when I was commenting about how much I enjoy the Dresden Files. I must get around to reading it:)

[Sally]

I just finished reading The Scandalous Duchess, a fun read with a few flaws - 3.5★s.

Here is my review:

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Rise oh mystical magic coin as i have question for you. What shall i read next? Craven or The Unknown Woman. Forgive me but my humble mind cannot decide. I await you..."

The Unknown Woman has landed heads up Michael;)

[B the BookAddict]

Sally wrote: "I just finished reading The Scandalous Duchess, a fun read with a few flaws - 3.5★s.

Here is my review:

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

Wonderful review as always, Sally. This has been on my tbr for a while.

[B the BookAddict]

I finished The Wives of Henry VIII by Antonia Fraser; a brilliant non-fiction novel. Review might follow.

I've started Lionheart by Sharon Kay Penman.

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Picked up The Light Behind the Window by Lucinda Riley. It's been on my shelf for a while.

[B the BookAddict]

I've finished The Wives of Henry VIII by Antonia Fraser 5★

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

[Michael]

I'm reading a few books at the moment including Mr. Mercedes and just_a_girl but they have all been put aside for one book Grasshopper Jungle.

I didn't expect to enjoy a YA novel so much but this is amazing and makes me wonder why more YA novels can't explore important issues like this one.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

I've just finished The Tea Chest by Josephine Moon a nice easy paced read.

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

I wanted to read The Light Between Oceans next but will have to wait until Wednesday when my sister returns it :) so I will think of something else to read in the meantime...hmmmm so many to choose from!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Michael wrote: "As promised here is my review of the beautiful The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry

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

Great review Michael, you described it beautifully.

[Sharon]

Finished reading: A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley 5★

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "As promised here is my review of the beautiful The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry

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

Great review Michael:)

[Marianne]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "I've just finished The Tea Chest by Josephine Moon a nice easy paced read.

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

I wanted to read [book:The L..."

Have the tissues ready on Wednesday then

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Left my book at work :(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Liam wrote: "Left my book at work :("

Start another one Liam!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Marianne wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "I've just finished The Tea Chest by Josephine Moon a nice easy paced read.

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

I wanted to ..."

Oh Marianne I'm all tissued out at the moment with a head cold!! Ha, maybe a good tear jerker will clear my head eh?!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Marianne wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "I've just finished The Tea Chest by Josephine Moon a nice easy paced read.

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

Oh bad luck Julie! Get better soon:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Marianne wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "I've just finished The Tea Chest by Josephine Moon a nice easy paced read.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/re..."

At least I can still read ;D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

True! There's nothing better to do in this weather!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I am sitting right next to a heater!! Just finished The Eye of Zoltar by Jasper Fforde. His usual entertaining stuff.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Now on to more serious stuff. Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell

[Marina]

I've just finished The Book Thief. Can I just say: AAAARRGH!!! Too sad!

A slightly more articulate review is here.

[Andrea]

After all the love it's had from this group lately, I've started reading The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry. Wallowing in it so far, like a warm bath.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Andrea wrote: "After all the love it's had from this group lately, I've started reading The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry. Wallowing in it so far, like a warm bath."

Haha...lots'a love <3

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marina wrote: "I've just finished The Book Thief. Can I just say: AAAARRGH!!! Too sad!

A slightly more articulate review is here."

You didn't rate it Marina?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Andrea wrote: "After all the love it's had from this group lately, I've started reading The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry. Wallowing in it so far, like a warm bath."

I've just come home from my bookclub and this is July's book:) There'll be lots more people loving it:)

[Marina]

Brenda wrote: "Marina wrote: "I've just finished The Book Thief. Can I just say: AAAARRGH!!! Too sad!

A slightly more articulate review is here."

You didn't rate it Marina?"

No, it feels kind of wrong to give a well-written book one star just because it didn't suit my tastes. The book is good; it's not it's fault I hate sad endings! Yet because I didn't like it I can't give it the 4 or 5 stars the writing deserves either. It seemed easier just to leave it blank!

[Sally906]

Liam wrote: "Left my book at work :("

That's why I have 3 or 4 books on the go. One at work, 3 at home - lounge room, bedroom and next to the bath for bubble bath time. And at least one of my books is always an ebook so can be found on both my iPhone and iPad.

Never run out :)

[Sally906]

Andrea wrote: "After all the love it's had from this group lately, I've started reading The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry. Wallowing in it so far, like a warm bath."

Oh I DO like that description :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marina wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Marina wrote: "I've just finished The Book Thief. Can I just say: AAAARRGH!!! Too sad!

A slightly more articulate review is here."

You didn't rate it Marina?"

No, it ..."

Fair enough, I understand and admire you for not rating it one star. A huge amount of others do! Someone rated a book which hadn't yet been released as a one star as they didn't like the cover!!

[Sally906]

Oh this subject gets me on my soapbox - I hate when they give a book one star before it has been released because they don't like the cover or the title. Alternatively when they give it 5 stars because they love the author and know they will love book.

Read it then give it an honest star on your opinion - whether one or five stars doesn't matter but at least read it!!

[Tango]

I get really annoyed when people don't finish a book (sometimes by a long shot) and still give it one star. I think that you are not qualified to give it a rating unless you read the whole thing.

[Patricia]

Andrea wrote: "After all the love it's had from this group lately, I've started reading The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry. Wallowing in it so far, like a warm bath."
Tis is my current read too - except I have the audiobook version. About 25% through and loving it...it's already made me laugh out loud several times.
I think A.J. and I have similar thoughts and tastes in books...esp the no dystopian and no vampire thing.

[Sally]

I just finished Mistborn: The Final Empire and am now a card-carrying Brandon Sanderson fan! What a great start to his Mistborn trilogy - 4.5★s.

Here is my review:

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

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Patricia wrote: "Andrea wrote: "After all the love it's had from this group lately, I've started reading The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry. Wallowing in it so far, like a warm bath."
Tis is my curr..."

I might have to try that audio version as well Patricia, I think it would be lovely to listen to them!
I did ❣ that book...can you tell :)

[Patricia]

I just noticed that some versions of The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry are called "A storied life..." and some are called "The Collected Works..."
A bit odd!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Patricia wrote: "I just noticed that some versions of The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry are called "A storied life..." and some are called "The Collected Works..."
A bit odd!"

Yes Patricia, The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry is the Australian published version and The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry is the O/seas version.
Most readers who bought from Amazon would be reading the latter.

[Valerie]

Patricia wrote: "I just noticed that some versions of The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry are called "A storied life..." and some are called "The Collected Works..."
A bit odd!"

The US version is a A Storied Life and the one available in Australia which I think might be published in the UK is The Collected Works.
I discovered that tonight when searching for it in my library, as I was feeling like the only person around here who wasn't reading it!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wrong way round I think Julie.."collected" is AU:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "Wrong way round I think Julie.."collected" is AU:)"

Oh bother!! I knew I would do that ...I'll change them around now :(

[Patricia]

Clear as mud...lol

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "Wrong way round I think Julie.."collected" is AU:)"

Hope all fixed now Brenda.

[B the BookAddict]

Tango wrote: "I get really annoyed when people don't finish a book (sometimes by a long shot) and still give it one star. I think that you are not qualified to give it a rating unless you read the whole thing."

Hear, hear, Tango, I so agree with you on that point. It irks me to no end when people do that.

[Sally906]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "Tango wrote: "I get really annoyed when people don't finish a book (sometimes by a long shot) and still give it one star. I think that you are not qualified to give it a rating unless you read the whole thing."

Hear, hear, Tango, I so agree with you on that point. It irks me to no end when people do that ..."

I agree to a point - at least they have tried to read the book and for whatever reason it didn't sustain their interest. So a 1 star is probably a good reflection of how they felt - its not as though they didn't even try to read it. A single star means they really really didn't like it. I know I do not finish books if I am not happy with them.

Mind you I then quietly delete the book from my shelf and don't give it any score - which is probably not good either as I am not giving a true reflection of my thoughts.

My lowest score is 2 stars - but I can guarentee i have read the book through to the bitter end :)

[Sally906]

I have just picked up another review book - The Hero by Robyn Carr. This is about a young woman who has escaped a cult with her daughter and a widower and his son who have both arrived in a small seaside town at the same time - you just know these two are going to be an item - and so settling in to see how it develops.

I have 3 ARCs that I have to finish by the end of next week - is doable but have to put all others out of the way :)

[Vicki]

I've read more books (19) in the past month than I’ve read all year. It does help that I had no phone, no internet and a wood fire to curl up in front of. I won't bore you with them all, but here's some of my favs:

Dark Horse by Honey Brown Brilliant Australian suspense -- my favourite read of the year so far.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Death on Demand by Paul Thomas
Kiwi author Paul Thomas is a Ned Kelly award winner and it's not hard to see why. Warning: If you're offended by strong language don't read this/
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Kult by Shaun Jeffrey
This one had been on my to-read list since 2011. I think the title and the horror label put me off, but it's more dark thriller than horror and a great story.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Murder in Suburbia: Disturbing Stories from Australia's Dark Heart by Emily Webb
Australian true crime and highly recommended.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great reviews Vicki:) Loved Dark Horse as well, and it seems I also own The Kult. It's on my kindle and has been since Jan 2012!!! Perhaps I should get to it soon;)

[Marianne]

Tango wrote: "I get really annoyed when people don't finish a book (sometimes by a long shot) and still give it one star. I think that you are not qualified to give it a rating unless you read the whole thing."

Yep, spot on!

[Vicki]

Thanks, Brenda. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with The Kult. It's actually being made into a movie.