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[Andrea]

For a change of pace, I'm currently reading some non-fiction: Message from an Unknown Chinese Mother: Stories of Loss and Love by Xinran. I've read just about everything else Xinran has written, but for some reason this one has sat on my bookshelf, unread, since it was first released. I'm expecting it to be a bit of a difficult read.

[Sally906]

Sharon wrote: "Vicki wrote: "You've had a sister missing for 20 years? Oh my, Sharon, the not knowing must be so hard to deal with. I'm so sorry..."

Yep, and another murdered 10 years ago... a facebook link to m..."

I'm sorry to hear this.

[Sally906]

Andrea wrote: "For a change of pace, I'm currently reading some non-fiction: Message from an Unknown Chinese Mother: Stories of Loss and Love by Xinran. I've read just about everyth..."

I didn't realise she had written other books. I read Sky Burial: An Epic Love Story of Tibet years ago and loved it.

[Katie]

Angela wrote: "I've finished The Rosie Project and absolutely loved it!!

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

This was a great review, Angela! I'm currently reading Written in my own Hearts Blood by Diana Gabaldon and while I have thoroughly enjoyed The Outlander series I have found this book a little harder to get in to. Probably more so because the books I read leading up to it were light-hearted easy-reads, a far cry from the sweeping saga that is an Outlander novel. So The Rosie Project sounds just like what I'll need after it!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Katie wrote: "Angela wrote: "I've finished The Rosie Project and absolutely loved it!!

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

This was a great review, Angela! I'm currently reading Written in my own..."

Written in My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon seems to be very popular Katie! I think you'll enjoy The Rosie Project :)

[Katie]

Brenda wrote: Written in My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon seems to be very popular Katie! I think you'll enjoy The Rosie Project :)

I hope so, Brenda :)

[Andrea]

Sally906 wrote: "Andrea wrote: "For a change of pace, I'm currently reading some non-fiction: Message from an Unknown Chinese Mother: Stories of Loss and Love by Xinran. I've read jus..."

Sally, if you're interested in making a start on her non-fiction, I'd recommend The Good Women Of China: Hidden Voices - unforgettable.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I started to read Cop Town and gave up in one chapter. It was so depressing and not what I felt like reading at all.
So then I tried The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains: A Tale of Travel and Darkness with Pictures of All Kinds by Neil Gaiman. It is only a little book so I finished it!!!
Now I have to start something else. Oh the hardship.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Oops! I wrote it a review too!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I finished Personal by Lee Child last night and was disappointed! 3★s

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

[Marianne]

I'm in the middle of Silent Predator, and anything by Tony Park is guaranteed to be a good read. Then, keeping with the African theme, I'll get into Leaving Time...

[MaryG2E]

Phrynne wrote: "I started to read Cop Town and gave up in one chapter. It was so depressing and not what I felt like reading at all.
So then I tried [book:The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains..."

Phrynne, interesting to read your comment about Cop Town, as I heard Karin Slaughter being interviewed at length about the book on ABC Radio National only a couple of days ago. Was it a bad chapter or just that you were not in the mood for that kind of story at the time? Would you pick it up again?

[Sharon]

Finished: The Help by Kathryn Stockett 5★

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "I finished A Morbid Habit by Annie Hauxwell earlier today and really enjoyed it.

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

Now Brenda i ..."

Isn't it lucky that it came up as The Miniaturist Michael;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Thanks Brenda and that amazing coin of yours. :)"

You're welcome! I think there are a few of us who want to know your thoughts when you've read it:)

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "Michael wrote: "Thanks Brenda and that amazing coin of yours. :)"

You're welcome! I think there are a few of us who want to know your thoughts when you've read it:)"

I definitely do Michael. It's at the top of my tbr but I don't have it on any challenges so don't know when I'll get to it! :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Michael wrote: "Thanks Brenda and that amazing coin of yours. :)"

You're welcome! I think there are a few of us who want to know your thoughts when you've read it:)"

I definitely d..."

Can't you squeeze it in somewhere Carolyn? It's perfect for the blue in the rainbow for Spring:)

[Vicki]

Mary wrote: "Phrynne, interesting to read your comment about Cop Town... Was it a bad chapter or just that you were not in the mood for that kind of story at the time? Would you pick it up again?"

I'd be interested to know, too. :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

@ Mary and Vicki
I actually have tried Karin Slaughter before because my husband has all her books. I was not able to get into her series at all - her characters annoyed me! I have recently heard her speak about Cop Town and thought she was a lovely lady and the book sounded different and fascinating. But as soon as I started it I knew it was not for me. I do not get any pleasure out of reading about really unpleasant, uneducated people and topics such as racial hatred. This is just me. I am sure it is an excellent book and many people will love it but I won't be picking it up again:)

[Sally906]

Andrea wrote: "Sally, if you're interested in making a start on her non-fiction, I'd recommend The Good Women Of China: Hidden Voices - unforgettable..."

The Good Women of China: Hidden Voices by Xinran sounds interesting.

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Michael wrote: "Thanks Brenda and that amazing coin of yours. :)"

You're welcome! I think there are a few of us who want to know your thoughts when you've read it:)"..."

I have Cinnamon and Gunpowder for blue - sounds like fun and has been on my for ages!
I'll just have to squeeze The Miniaturist in somewhere ;D
Especially if Michael likes it!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Michael wrote: "Thanks Brenda and that amazing coin of yours. :)"

You're welcome! I think there are a few of us who want to know your thoughts when yo..."

I'm sure you will Carolyn!

[Marianne]

Phrynne wrote: "@ Mary and Vicki
I actually have tried Karin Slaughter before because my husband has all her books. I was not able to get into her series at all - her characters annoyed me! I have ..."

Wow Phrynne, your husband is the fan and you went to the lunch....did he come too? She did speak well, and I love all her books but I can see where you're coming from and certainly each to his/her own. There are certain genres & styles that don't interest me. Wouldn't it be a boring world if we all liked the same thing!

[Wren]

It's the third book of the Veikwalkers Trilogy -
The first two were awesome. Loving this one so far.

[Wren]

Here's my review of the first book:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[B the BookAddict]

Michael wrote: "Thanks Brenda and that amazing coin of yours. :)"

You are very lucky that Brenda took her lucky coin away on holidays with her, Michael:P

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "Michael wrote: "Thanks Brenda and that amazing coin of yours. :)"

You are very lucky that Brenda took her lucky coin away on holidays with her, Michael:P"

She's eveready is our Brenda! ;)

[B the BookAddict]

@Julie Eveready battery Brenda??:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Marianne wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "@ Mary and Vicki
I actually have tried Karin Slaughter before because my husband has all her books. I was not able to get into her series at all - her characters ann..."

Yes he was there! We always both go:)
I think what I am avoiding in some books is too much realism. That's probably why I like fantasy so much.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "@Julie Eveready battery Brenda??:)"

Fully charged! ;D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Bette BookAddict wrote: "@Julie Eveready battery Brenda??:)"

Fully charged! ;D"

I will be soon anyway ;)P

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Bette BookAddict wrote: "@Julie Eveready battery Brenda??:)"

Fully charged! ;D"

I will be soon anyway ;)P"

Having one of those great holiday Brekkies Brenda? :P

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Finished by Geoffrey McGeachin and thoroughly enjoyed it, will post review later. 4★s
Love the covers on these books.
I will probably start his second book as my first read for the Spring challenge on the weekend....followed by my romance choice for September.

At the moment I am reading Australian Flavour: Traditional Australian Cuisine by Sharon Robards and enjoying a trip down memory lane!

[MaryG2E]

Phrynne wrote: "@ Mary and Vicki
I actually have tried Karin Slaughter before because my husband has all her books. I was not able to get into her series at all - her characters annoyed me! I have ..."

Thanks for your comments. I've placed a hold on the book at my local library (I try to avoid buying books). Can't wait to get my hands on it. Once I've obtained it, I'll give it a go and let you know how I feel about it.

[Vicki]

Phrynne wrote: "@ Mary and Vicki
I actually have tried Karin Slaughter before because my husband has all her books. I was not able to get into her series at all - her characters annoyed me! I have ..."

Thanks, Phrynne. I bought it but haven't got around to reading it yet...

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Finished by Geoffrey McGeachin and thoroughly enjoyed it. 4★s
Love the covers on these books.
I will probably st..."

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished K9 Blue: Duck and Weave by Matt McCredie last night. 4★s

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

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished Think Twice by Lisa Scottoline
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sharon]

I finished: Two Little Girls In Blue by Mary Higgins Clark 4★

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

[Sharon]

Started reading: Addition by Toni Jordan

It's different :)

[B the BookAddict]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Finished by Geoffrey McGeachin and thoroughly enjoyed it, will post review later. 4★s
Love the covers on these books.
I will probably st..."

The Diggers Rest Hotel is an early hotel on the original route to the Bendigo goldfields in the town of Diggers Rest, Victoria, Australia. It was originally built in 1854 and is one of the few Mount Alexander Road goldrush wayside hotels known to survive.

In the 1970s it was briefly famous as the nearest hotel to the Sunbury Pop Festival site, and became the site of scuffles with police.

In 2008, the hotel was partially destroyed by fire and since then there have been many efforts to rebuild this famous pub.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Started reading: Addition by Toni Jordan

It's different :)"

I haven't read that one Sharon, I hope you enjoy it!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Finished by Geoffrey McGeachin and thoroughly enjoyed it, will post review later. 4★s
Love the covers on these books.
I ..."

Thanks for that Bette! Always interesting to hear about those old hotels:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

John wrote: "Is anyone else having this problem with bookbub?

I get a title that is being offered free in my daily email and after considering it for a little while I take the plunge and go Yes! I'll try th..."

I got rid of Bookbub John as it's really only for the US. I had the same issue and got sick of it...so I no longer receive their emails!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I finished Ice by Trevor Booth earlier. 3★s

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

[Carolyn]

John wrote: "Is anyone else having this problem with bookbub?

I get a title that is being offered free in my daily email and after considering it for a little while I take the plunge and go Yes! I'll try th..."

I tried it for a while John and never found a book that was free. Like Brenda I decided it was probably aimed at the US market and stopped trying to use it.

[Sally906]

I have a reading confession - last night I read nothing at all!!!!!!

GASP!!!

I just couldn't get settledinto any of my books so ended up playing my neglected computer games - feeding my dragons and setting them up to breed me new ones, fighting a few dark elves and building up my markets, rose a few levels in an Egyptian game and majong game, and then finished off building up my virtual fish tanks.

I got the book reading vibe back this morning though - most reluctant to come to work as I started to read more of The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party by Alexander McCall Smith

[Tony]

Just discovered the amazing 'The Quetteville Diaries' by Rex Lipman. It seems he had the good fortune to discover trunks of diaries and letters in an old cottage,stored there in the 18th Century - an H.F. writer's dream of research material.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sally906 wrote: "I have a reading confession - last night I read nothing at all!!!!!!

GASP!!!

I just couldn't get settledinto any of my books so ended up playing my neglected computer games - feeding my dragons a..."

Sally :O you could have done some virtual baking ahead of the Quarterly Readathon
virtual p....up ...er party!
I've been doing the virtual dusting and polishing all day today! I'm almost worn out ;)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

I'm enjoying my current read The Virtues of Oxygen by Susan Schoenberger.