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[Marianne]

Alik wrote: "Yes Marianne I was :-) I tried to read it quickly so you could have your turn! Hopefully those who have reserved the Storied Life realise that the Collected Works is available. I did enjoy the book..."

Thank you, that was very kind of you!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Bette BookAddict wrote: "Starting Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel."

Great Book Bette. Hope you enjoy it. I ..."

It's called The Mirror and the Light and is due in 2015:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I finished Mariner's Hollow by F.G. Capitanio

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished the absolutely wonderful The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern 5★s

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

[[deleted user]]

I am reading A Confederate General from Big Sur by Richard Brautigan. I am reading everything by him. I have read all his poetry, now I am reading his prose.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Greg wrote: "I am reading A Confederate General from Big Sur by Richard Brautigan. I am reading everything by him. I have read all his poetry, now I am reading his prose."

I notice you are a new member Greg, welcome to the group:)

If you'd like to introduce yourself here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... please feel free:)

[Carolyn]

Just started When Fraser Met Billy by Louise Booth for my Winter challenge nonfiction book. Loving it so far!

[Michele]

Just about to start The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon by David Grann

[Andrea]

I'm starting two new books today; Questions of Travel for the August challenge and The Love of a Good Woman for bookclub. Not too sure about the Alice Munro pick, as I go through phases of love/detest with short story collections, and at this point have not read one for a long time. Still, it's meant to be a good introduction to her work, so we'll see,

[Marianne]

I didn't agree with last years Miles Franklin winner Questions of Travel, but I'm certainly liking All the Birds, Singing and can see how this one was chosen!

[Kathryn]

Marianne wrote: "I didn't agree with last years Miles Franklin winner Questions of Travel, but I'm certainly liking All the Birds, Singing and can see how this one was chosen!"

I haven't read either of these, Marianne, although something made me add both to my list, but at the moment I'm reading the 2012 winner, All That I Am, and am enjoying it so far, so I hope it will be good all the way through.

[Marianne]

Kathryn wrote: "Marianne wrote: "I didn't agree with last years Miles Franklin winner Questions of Travel, but I'm certainly liking All the Birds, Singing and can see how this one

I haven't read either of these, Marianne, although something made me add both to my list, but at the moment I'm reading the 2012 winner, All That I Am, and am enjoying it so far, so I hope it will be good all the way through...."

Oh, I've read Questions of Travel, but had also read The Light Between Oceans which was on the longlist for 2013 and if I'd been a judge, that would have won for sure over QoT.

[Kathryn]

Marianne wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Marianne wrote: "I didn't agree with last years Miles Franklin winner Questions of Travel, but I'm certainly liking All the Birds, Singing and can se..."

I read The LBO earlier this year and I agree it was great - I doubt if QoT could top it from my point of view either, based on what I've read about it.

[Carolyn]

Marianne wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Marianne wrote: "I didn't agree with last years Miles Franklin winner Questions of Travel, but I'm certainly liking All the Birds, Singing and can se..."

Definitely agree with you there Marianne. The Light Between Oceans was very good indeed.

[Marianne]

Kathryn wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Marianne wrote: "I didn't agree with last years Miles Franklin winner Questions of Travel, but I'm certainly liking [book:All the Birds, Singing|181
I read The LBO earlier this year and I agree it was great - I doubt if QoT could top it from my point of view either, based on what I've read about it...."

I will be interested to know what you think of QoT when you get to it....

[Kathryn]

Marianne wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Marianne wrote: "I didn't agree with last years Miles Franklin winner Questions of Travel, but I'm certainly liking [book:All the Bi..."

Don't hold your breath, Marianne! I have no immediate plans to read it!

[Marianne]

OK!!

[Marianne]

Finished The White Tiger this morning. I suppose this will fit into the August challenge as Literary Fiction, although less of the Literary and more of the Fiction, I think. Obviously the Man Booker people in 2008 didn't agree.....
at least it will fit in the challenge as TBR
don't think I need to read any more by Aravind Adiga
3★s my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Trying to power through my Winter Challenge, so I am now onto my audiobook for the Nat Tree Day choice: October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard by Lesléa Newman...which is my second choice because my first choice of Eucalyptus by Murray Bail was no longer available from my library :(

Have also started another Buddy read with Carolyn..our 4th in the Anya Chrichton series: Blood Born by Kathryn Fox as another TBR choice.

[Dale]

Marianne said 'Oh, I've read Questions of Travel, but had also read The Light Between Oceans which was on the longlist for 2013 and if I'd been a judge, that would have won for sure over QoT.'
I agree Marianne. Read and loved The Light Between Oceans. Couldn't get into Questions of Travel. My husband also tried Questions of Travel and abandoned it too.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Dale wrote: "Marianne said 'Oh, I've read Questions of Travel, but had also read The Light Between Oceans which was on the longlist for 2013 and if I'd been a judge, that would have won for sure over QoT.'
I ag..."

I've had Questions of Travel on my TBR pile for ages and for some reason just can't seem to get to it...I keep picking it up for a look and then change my mind again :( whereas I couldn't put down The Light Between Oceans!!

[Adhityani]

At the moment reading The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd and am enjoying it so far, but I have to say the writing and plot is all very Oprah-esque...

[Sally906]

I really will have to get around to reading my copy of The Light Between Oceans I hear mostly good about it!

I have just finished Top Secret Twenty-one and Janet Evanovich is back on form again, loved it! I so want a 'minion' but worried there might be ructions if I get a starcat as well! ( what's a starcat I hear you wonder - read Frontier Incursion by Leonie Rogers - many in this group have fallen in love with these delightful creatures)

I have now picked up When the Night Comes by Favel Parrett which is an August release.

[Adhityani]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Dale wrote: "Marianne said 'Oh, I've read Questions of Travel, but had also read The Light Between Oceans which was on the longlist for 2013 and if I'd been a judge, that would have won for sure ov..."

I have to agree with Dale... to me The Light Between Oceans should have snatched the prize. QoT is a hard book to get into and even then I thought it was a very pretentious read.

[Dale]

What a shame we weren't the judges, eh?

[Marianne]

Dale wrote: "What a shame we weren't the judges, eh?"

too right! Although I don't know where I'd find time to read all the nominees....

[Dale]

Marianne wrote: "Dale wrote: "What a shame we weren't the judges, eh?"

too right! Although I don't know where I'd find time to read all the nominees...."

That's a point Marianne. But it would be fun trying,

[Marianne]

Well, the only Kindle reading I do is on my PC so today when Larger Than Life downloaded, I sat here and read it while my hair colour took effect (gotta cover that grey tidemark, going to see Karin Slaughter on Wednesday!!)
Now I am really looking forward to reading Leaving Time in October.
Anyway, excellent value for a freebie!! (I would have paid for it, come to that) 5★s
here's my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Carolyn]

Marianne wrote: "Well, the only Kindle reading I do is on my PC so today when Larger Than Life downloaded, I sat here and read it while my hair colour took effect (gotta cover that grey tidemark, go..."

Only two more sleeps Marianne ;)

[Vicki]

Carolyn wrote: "Only two more sleeps Marianne ;)"

If it were me, I'd be counting the hours by now. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "Well, the only Kindle reading I do is on my PC so today when Larger Than Life downloaded, I sat here and read it while my hair colour took effect (gotta cover that grey tidemark, go..."

My gosh, I haven't even downloaded my copy yet!! And you've read yours! Glad it's good though:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne, you need to take a video of the whole session with Karin Slaughter, then download it here for us to see;) That will make those of us who couldn't go much happier!

Have a wonderful day - we DO want to hear all about it please;)

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "Marianne, you need to take a video of the whole session with Karin Slaughter, then download it here for us to see;) That will make those of us who couldn't go much happier!

Have a w..."

LOL!!! maybe the TV cameras will be there again and I'll get on having my book signed like at the Kathy Reichs lunch..... I'll try to remember to take some snaps

[Marianne]

Marianne wrote: "Well, the only Kindle reading I do is on my PC so today when Larger Than Life downloaded, I sat here and read it while my hair colour took effect (gotta cover that grey tidemark, go..."

I might remind anyone who's interested that its a free download until 9/8/14, so worth getting in now.

[B the BookAddict]

Phrynne wrote: "Bette BookAddict wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Bette BookAddict wrote: "Starting Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel."

Great Book Bet..."

Thanks, Phrynne, The Mirror and the Light now earmarked on my tbr!

[Gabriela]

i'm reading VAMPIRE ACADEMY by RICHELLE MEAD

[Ashleigh]

Finished a children's classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Valentia wrote: "i'm reading VAMPIRE ACADEMY by RICHELLE MEAD"

Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm currently reading by AA Thea Astley for my Miles Franklin read in the Winter Challenge, and am really enjoying it:)

[MarciaB]

I'm currently reading and loving it!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

MarciaB wrote: "I'm currently reading and loving it!!"

Nice! Another up and coming new release by a famous Aussie:)

[MarciaB]

Brenda wrote: "MarciaB wrote: "I'm currently reading and loving it!!"

Nice! Another up and coming new release by a famous Aussie:)"

Thanks Brenda - she really brings her writing to life.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I love her work, and IMO she's getting better and better! I loved Rocking Horse Hill :)

[Trish]

Reading. Louisa Lim's People's Republic of Amnesia, about the 25 yrs since TianAnMen.

[MarciaB]

Brenda wrote: "I love her work, and IMO she's getting better and better! I loved Rocking Horse Hill :)"

Then you'll love this one Brenda.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

MarciaB wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I love her work, and IMO she's getting better and better! I loved Rocking Horse Hill :)"

Then you'll love this one Brenda."

I think I will! Can't wait to get my hands on a copy!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Trish wrote: "Reading. Louisa Lim's People's Republic of Amnesia, about the 25 yrs since TianAnMen."

The People's Republic of Amnesia: Tiananmen Revisited by Louisa Lim

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I just finished Drylands by Thea Astley 4★s

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

[Sally]

I just finished Only the Animals by Ceridwen Dovey, the first collection of short stories I have ever LOVED! Highly recommended - 5★s.

Here is my review:

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

[[deleted user]]

I had Drylands sitting around for so long that it went mouldy in my brain, and I had to get rid of it.