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[Vicki]

Marianne, if I don't finish a book, I don't review it. But then if I've stopped reading, it's usually in the opening chapters. :)

[B the BookAddict]

Vicki wrote: "Marianne, if I don't finish a book, I don't review it. But then if I've stopped reading, it's usually in the opening chapters. :)"

Wonderful to have you back, Miss Vicki:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have finished and reviewed Karin Slaughter's newest, Cop Town - brilliant! She doesn't disappoint! 5★s

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

[Vicki]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "Wonderful to have you back, Miss Vicki:)"

Thank you, Miss Bette. Good to be back. :)

[Vicki]

Brenda wrote: "I have finished and reviewed Karin Slaughter's newest, Cop Town - brilliant! She doesn't disappoint! 5★s

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

Great review, Brenda. I have it on my wishlist. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Vicki wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I have finished and reviewed Karin Slaughter's newest, Cop Town - brilliant! She doesn't disappoint! 5★s

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

Thanks Vicki :) You'll definitely enjoy it.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

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."

Well the 1-star rating is described as 'Didn't like it'. So if you try to read it, get 50 pages in and can't get any further... seems like it fits fine.

I have more of a problem with people giving books that aren't out yet 5-star ratings. I swear this is the only reason The Casual Vacancy is above 3 stars.

[Leonie]

Liam 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 ..."

Yes, I had really mixed feelings about that one when I read it, Liam.

[Sally906]

Liam 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 ..."

I couldn't stand The Casual Vacancy either. Was a DNF for me.

[B the BookAddict]

I've finished Lionheart by Sharon Kay Penman. 4.5★

I've started A Pale View of Hills by Kazuo Ishiguro

[Vicki]

I'm reading How to Write Dazzling Dialogue: The Fastest Way to Improve Any Manuscript by James Scott Bell -- probably not a title of interest to many of my GR friends. :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Vicki wrote: "I'm reading How to Write Dazzling Dialogue: The Fastest Way to Improve Any Manuscript by James Scott Bell -- probably not a title of interest to many of my GR friends. :)"

Can we expect some even more dazzling commentary from you Vicki? ;)

[Vicki]

Haha... dazzling? I somehow doubt it, Julie.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Vicki wrote: "I'm reading How to Write Dazzling Dialogue: The Fastest Way to Improve Any Manuscript by James Scott Bell -- probably not a title of interest to many of my GR friends. ..."

Hahaha!!!

[Marianne]

Sally906 wrote: "Liam 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 ...
I couldn't stand The Casual Vacancy either. Was a DNF for me. "

Each to his own, I guess, I thought it was a brilliant read.

[B the BookAddict]

Just finished A Pale View of Hills by Kazuo Ishiguro. 3.75★ Review to follow

Started The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley

[Marianne]

just finished Juliet, Naked by Nick Hornby . I haven't read any of his for a while, so I'd forgotten how good he is. Loved it, 5★s, review soon

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "Just finished A Pale View of Hills by Kazuo Ishiguro. 3.75★ Review to follow

Started The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley"

The Camomile Lawn is a beautiful book. I love everything she ever wrote!

[Tango]

Currently reading A Constellation of Vital Phenomena set in Chechnya. I've also just started listening to Stasiland: Stories from Behind the Berlin Wall. A good way to make me appreciate living here in Australia.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well I finished Wives and Daughters. It was long but very enjoyable.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Dale]

Currently reading Sanctuary Line. Jane Urquhart. She writes beautifully. I am only a few pages in.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished The Last Letter from Your Lover. That was really good! Even had to reach for the tissues at the end.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Leonie]

Decided to re-read Words of Radiance because I need to relax and read while just letting my brain enjoy something I already know about... :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Leonie wrote: "Decided to re-read Words of Radiance because I need to relax and read while just letting my brain enjoy something I already know about... :)"

I bought that this morning. The guy in the bookstore asked if I thought he should read the series and I said YES! (have you seen it has a 4.77 rating on Goodreads. That's rather good)

[Leonie]

Phrynne wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Decided to re-read Words of Radiance because I need to relax and read while just letting my brain enjoy something I already know about... :)"

I bought that this morn..."

That's amazing! But then, it's an amazing series all round. It's alternating between hailing and raining here, and I think I'm going to curl up on the couch with me kindle right now, and just read :) Happy reading Phrynne!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Leonie wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Decided to re-read Words of Radiance because I need to relax and read while just letting my brain enjoy something I already know about... :)"

I bough..."

The wind just hit us in Sydney. I have a gum tree outside my window which keeps leaning rather dangerously and all sorts of things are bashing and scraping on the roof. I think I will retreat to a warm corner with my book too.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

P.S. This appears to be a conversation between cats:)

[Leonie]

Phrynne wrote: "P.S. This appears to be a conversation between cats:)"

Haha! Yes! Enjoy your book :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Decided to re-read Words of Radiance because I need to relax and read while just letting my brain enjoy something I already know about...."

Stay safe too Phrynne:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

On my phone Michael so can't link, but Without You is your next read :)

[Sharon]

Started reading Into My Arms by Kylie Ladd

Enjoying it so far.

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just finished We Were Liars which was okay - Personally didn't think it was worthy of the hype over it on BookTube. Anyway ... now reading Instructions for a Heatwave by Maggie O'Farrell

[Marianne]

Marianne wrote: "just finished Juliet, Naked by Nick Hornby. I haven't read any of his for a while, so I'f forgotten how good he is. Loved it, 5★s, revi..."

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

[Andrea]

Marianne wrote: "Marianne wrote: "just finished Juliet, Naked by Nick Hornby. I haven't read any of his for a while, so I'f forgotten how good he is. Lo..."

That sounds great - it's going on the list (I haven't read any Hornby for a long time, either).

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished and loved Scoop by Evelyn Waugh. So entertaining!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Marianne]

Jennie wrote: "just finished We Were Liars which was okay - Personally didn't think it was worthy of the hype over it on BookTube. Anyway ... now reading Instructions for a Heatwave by Maggie O'Farrell "

loved this one and really, everything by Maggie O'Farrell

[Sally906]

Last night, in addition to the other books I had on the go, I picked up Cat Out of Hell by Lynne Truss for a light bedtime read. It's very - different ;)

I am enjoying it!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Sally906 wrote: "Last night, in addition to the other books I had on the go, I picked up Cat Out of Hell by Lynne Truss for a light bedtime read. It's very - different ;)

I am enjoyin..."

I liked that one :)

[Leonie]

Michael wrote: "As promised here is my review of The Unknown Woman by Jacqueline Lunn. Very disappointing to say the least.

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

Interesting review, Michael. Reminds me a bit of The Casual Vacancy.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm currently reading The Winter Sea by Di Morrissey and enjoying it so far:)

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Brenda wrote: "I'm currently reading The Winter Sea by Di Morrissey and enjoying it so far:)"

I have this one to read too

[[deleted user]]

Marianne wrote: "Jennie wrote: "just finished We Were Liars which was okay - Personally didn't think it was worthy of the hype over it on BookTube. Anyway ... now reading Instructions for a Heatwav..."

This is my first by her and its been on my shelf for ages - I'm enjoying it so far although I just discovered I have been "pronouncing" one of the characters names wrong lol Aoife / Eva .. really?

[Stef]

I'm giggling my way through Alison Bechdel's Dykes to Watch out for. Yep it's a comic strip.

For non fiction I am reading one by Glenda MacNaughton called Doing Foucault in Early Childhood (or something like that) which is a lot more interesting and fun than you might think from the title.

I also have a mile high stack for my "to read" but I skim read some, read others properly and get through a fraction of them (I am banning myself from sites like the book depository for a while though)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Stef wrote: "I'm giggling my way through Alison Bechdel's Dykes to Watch out for. Yep it's a comic strip.

For non fiction I am reading one by Glenda MacNaughton called Doing Foucault in Early Childhood (or som..."

Dykes to Watch Out For by Alison Bechdel
Doing Foucault in Early Childhood Studies: Applying Post-Structural Ideas by Glenda Mac Naughton

[Zoë]

About 1/5th of the way through 'In Cold Blood' - Truman Capote

[Marianne]

Jennie wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Jennie wrote: This is my first by her and its been on my shelf for ages - I'm enjoying it so far although I just discovered I have been "pronouncing" one of the characters names wrong lol Aoife / Eva .. really?..."

Oh yeah, I started this book and a few pages in I looked up in the Internet how to pronounce that because I couldn't stand the idea that I would be saying it wrong in my head for the whole book! It's one of those ?Celtic ?Irish names like Eoin and Siobhan which sound NOTHING like they look.

[B the BookAddict]

I finished The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley 4★

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

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Finished yesterday, my buddy read with Carolyn: Without Consent by Kathryn Fox #2 in the Anya Chrichton series.

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

[Diane]

I found a book at the Brisbane Lifeline Bookfest
- "Coast to Coast 1944". They were anthologies
issued every year, edited by Vance Palmer. There
are stories in this one by up and coming writers
Ruth Park and Jon Cleary. Pretty good.

[Marianne]

I just finished The Dinner by Herman Koch oh boy!! 5 ★s review soon
and now for something completely different:
(LOL, just about injured my neck with this change of direction!!)