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Two Aussie authors. I'm reading Anne Gracie's The Perfect Rake, which is an absolute delight. I've just finished Fire Of My Heart by Erin Grace which I also enjoyed. I've reviewed it for those interested.
Did a bit of trade reading today..
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While getting through some actual comics.
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In my YA group they have been raving ab..."
Thanks Carmel..I hadn't gotten around to doing that for Maggi...they sound intriguing, don't they..worth a look.
There have been a huge amount of excellent comments on The Help too, I'm sure you will enjoy it when you can get to it. Did you read my review?
Currently reading My Beautiful Spy, by Colin Falconer. Colin's a Brit who has lived in West Australia for many, many years. Many of his novels are historical thrillers. This one is an intriguing blend of romantic suspense with war-time espionage. The exotic settings in 1940's Bucharest and Paris, as the Nazi presence escalates, makes it reminiscent in mood to that great movie, Casablanca.
Mandy wrote: "Davina wrote: "Just started reading Worldshaker thanks to someone mentioning it on here sorry can't remember who. But if the first couple of chapters is anything to go by it's going ..."Just finished
Worldshaker really enjoyed it I'm suprised there is not more hype about it. It's really suspensefull couldn't stop thinking about it even when I wasn't reading it. The world is mind boggling. It's a definite read more than once kind of book.
My son might like Worldshaker. He liked, but didn't love,
and he loved
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Currently re-reading the great Cat/Bones PNR series by Jeaniene Frost. She's got a new book coming out soon and I want to catch up on the past happenings before reading it.
Mandy wrote: "Currently re-reading the great Cat/Bones PNR series by Jeaniene Frost. She's got a new book coming out soon and I want to catch up on the past happenings before reading it.[book..."
I recently finished this one Mandy. My first PNR. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Hubby then read it, also his first time although he does read a lot of fantasy which I do not. He also enjoyed it and asked me to get the next in the series which I will do soon.
First up though, I'd like to read [book:Catching Fire|6148028]. It should be here in a week or so. Can't wait. ;o)
I'm reading Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand. It's the story of an Olympic runner who becomes a bombardier on US bombers in WWII. About a third of the way through and it's fascinating. It's just a shame it's too big a book to read comfortably on public transport.
Just dropping in to catch up on posts ... geez looking at all the books you're reading I've got to live till i'm a hundred and something, they all sound very interesting !I'm still reading Kathy's "Deja Dead" which is great, but I've also started "Cassie draws the universe" which I got from a good reads giveaway ... it's really hard work for me to get through each chapter ....
Carmel wrote: "Iris wrote: "geez looking at all the books you're reading I've got to live till i'm a hundred and something, they all sound very interesting ! ..."I think we're all like that Iris, adding to th..."
Then the pressure will be really on :-) ... i can't even see my desk anymore with all my books "TBR" ..... AND i am cheating here and there by doing the audio thing !
Carmel wrote: "Iris wrote: "AND i am cheating here and there by doing the audio thing !..."Ha ha, I don't think that's cheating Iris, it's just another form of taking in a book!"
Cleaning up and ironing has never been so much fun :-)
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Ha ha, I don't think that's cheating Iris, it's just another form of taking in a book!"
Cleaning up..."
I've been entertaining the idea of audio books lately, for that very reason Iris! Making chores fun is the best idea I've ever heard..haha!!
After taking SO long to finish The Distant Hours I've been flying through a few other books. Not sure what to read next - looking at all the books I've selected for the various challenges - March challenge, Aussie Readers challenge, Autumn challenge .....so many to choose from, and I want to read them all!
Will probably start on the second Mortal Instruments series City of Ashes so I can lend it to other people I know who want to read it next. After that, who knows?
Iris wrote: "Carmel wrote: "Iris wrote: "AND i am cheating here and there by doing the audio thing !..."Ha ha, I don't think that's cheating Iris, it's just another form of taking in a book!"
Cleaning up..."
Iris dear - Ironing is NEVER, cannot EVER be, fun. I know people who do it while watching TV or DVDs, but hah, I have the perfect excuse not to do it at all. Due to my aged body's physical infirmities, I can't stand at the board long enough!
So I buy drip dry clothing and lie it all flat on top of the other washing when I take it off the line, from whence it goes straight onto the clothes hangers. Anything that still crinkles gets sent straight to the op shops! Actually I could write a whole article about my aversion to, ugh, ironing and the psychological reasons for it... Anyone out there ever used a petrol iron? That's Reason #1.
Cleaning. Ah, I have to be in the mood.
Monya (aka Mary)
Iris wrote: Cleaning up..."
Now Thanks! Iris, I hadn't thought of listening AND ironing...maybe my to-be-ironed pile will diminish now too.
I've just downloaded 'Passing" by Nella Larsen from
http://www.audiozero.com/audiobook/pa...
downloading it was easy to zip file, unzip, to mp3 then download to phone or mp3 player. or burn discs whatever. No mucking about searching for the right phone droid thingy..as is still the case with trying to find the right one for my phone e-reader.. I did have to buy a bigger memory card for my phone..
I'm reading The Last Warner Woman by Kai Miller. Got a book for my birthday recently. It is very interesting and engaging. The author is Scottish but was born in Jamaica and the book is set in Jamaica. I now want to learn more about Jamaica - well more than Bob Marley, regae and Cool Runnings.
Monya wrote: "So I buy drip dry clothing and lie it all flat on top of the other washing when I take it off the line, from whence it goes straight onto the clothes hangers. Anything that still crinkles gets sent straight to the op shops! Actually I could write a whole article about my aversion to, ugh, ironing and the psychological reasons for it... Anyone out there ever used a petrol iron? That's Reason #1..."I would read that article Monya!! I hate ironing too.:)
I have started reading This Year It Will Be Different and The Housekeeper and the Professor, both which I recenty borrowed from the library. The latter book, even though I have read only the first chapter is definitely a 'comfort read' and am enjoying it a lot, which might also be due to the inclusion of mathematics in the story.
Iris wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Iris wrote: "virals sounds interesting ... let me know what you think .... thanks"Hi Iris, finished 'Virals' a couple of days ago. It was really good..Kathy Reichs' first foray i..."
I've read books like that, where the story is good but the main character too young for what is happening to her - I guess you can just imagine that the character is a little older.
Monya wrote: "Iris wrote: "Carmel wrote: "Iris wrote: "AND i am cheating here and there by doing the audio thing !..."Ha ha, I don't think that's cheating Iris, it's just another form of taking in a book!"
Cl..."
Someone else after my own heart - try not to iron and housework when I am in the mood. I am glad I am not the only person who thinks like this. I just got told off for not doing the ironing this week.
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Ha ha, I don't think that's cheating Iris, it's just another form of taking i..."
What!!! HAH!! Did you say they could have done it themselves..;)
I have just finished reading Darkness Everlasting by Alexandra Ivy - I really enjoy this series and found this book fun to read. Now I am reading Digging to America by Anne Tyler for bookclub - not my normal genre but I will read it so that we can discuss it on Thursday, it's not bad. I am also listening to on CD, Untamed by P.C. Cast and on my IPod I have Halo by Alexandra Adornetto.I have enjoyed reading what others have been reading and from the lists I have put a few more on my TBR list.
Cheryl in CC NV wrote: "My son might like Worldshaker. He liked, but didn't love, and he loved ."Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you every time I get on here one of my favourite distractions (kids) demands my attention. I haven't read either of those books this was my first adventure into steampunk. Sorry I can't help but I do believe it is worth a try.
I just read Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life and I wasn't overly thrilled by it but nor did I dislike it. I've had ppl who have raved about the series and well I don't see the attraction at the moment. Hoping the 2nd book will be better/grab my attention.
I started Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society today, after my year 9 maths teacher bugging me to read it since July last year.
Bronwyn wrote: "Iris wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Iris wrote: "virals sounds interesting ... let me know what you think .... thanks"Hi Iris, finished 'Virals' a couple of days ago. It was really good..Kathy Reichs' fi..."
that's literally what i did otherwise i wouldn't have been able to finish ... but apart from that i thought the book was good!
Bronwyn wrote: Someone else after my own heart - try not to iron and housework when I am in the mood. I am glad I am not the only person who thinks like this. I just got told off for not doing the ironing this week"it surprises me every time how unpopular this little task is. since 'discovering' audio books i've often discovered going into ironing full-time ... still hoping for a publisher to come along first though ... LOL
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Are you enjoying it, Jessica?
im only 50 pages in. Its not bad, but not great either...
I started Scott Pilgrim vs. The World today and will most likely have it finished either tonight or tomorrow..But the series isn't grabbing my attention like I thought it would, it actually feels like a shame.
For the record, the movie adaption is so amazing :)
★ Jessica ★ wrote: "For the record, the movie adaption is so amazing :)"Yea, i wondered about it. I might try and watch it sometime to see if it's actually better than the graphic novel.
Fiona wrote: "I'm reading Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand. It's the story of an Olympic runner who becomes a bombardier on US bombers in WWII. About a third of the way through and it's fascinating. It's just a..."That sounds fascinating. I'll be looking for it at my local library.
Just finished reading Popcorn by Ben Elton I have always loved his work and this is an absolutely clever book. Humour, satire and a fine eye of social questions.Currently reading Darkside by Belinda Bauer It came recommended to me by half a dozen customers so I thought I would give it a try. Can't say I am impressed - feels like I am reading an episode of "Heartbeat", not a great crime thriller. Will persist for now.
I love Ben Elton I haven't read a book of his for a while. He is so extraordinarily funny.
Gail "cyborg" wrote: "I love Ben Elton I haven't read a book of his for a while. He is so extraordinarily funny."He is indeed - from Blackadder and The Young Ones, through to his stand up and fiction work, the man is an extraordinary talent - and he is an honorary Aussie!
Laura wrote: "I started Scott Pilgrim vs. The World today and will most likely have it finished either tonight or tomorrow..But the series isn't grabbing my attention like I thought it would, it act..."
I have been trying to find that for so long haha
I hope its good!
Kieran Culkin (Macaulay Culkin's brother) is amazing in the movie possibly the best thing about it. But it is a good movie its worth it if only for him
I have been trying to find that for so long haha
I hope its good!
Kieran Culkin (Macaulay Culkin's brother) is amazing in the movie possibly the best thing about it. But it is a good movie its worth it if only for him
you mean he is coming back! o I missed him I used to be in love with richie rich when I was little haha.
be a pretty interesting movie, can not see orlando bloom playing Julian Assange..? thats just weird
be a pretty interesting movie, can not see orlando bloom playing Julian Assange..? thats just weird
also I have just started
its good so far and slightly strange bug people and aliens I have high hopes for this book :D
its good so far and slightly strange bug people and aliens I have high hopes for this book :D
@ Melanie - I'm really hoping The First Tuesday Book Club choose China Miéville when they do a Scifi special!@Carmel - Yeah I heard that too. I think he would make a very good Julian Assange but with how much the American govt hates Assange I wonder how they will portray him?
Also has he said this can be made? it said in the artical he is trying to trade make his name or somthing so people cant use it in things he doesnt want authorised??
o well will be very intersting indeed
Her Best Friend by Sarah Mayberry was a good read. I'm reading Just Breathe by Susan Wiggs.
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I heard something o..."
Yes, I read that too Carmel...interesting!
Hi all I am currently living in Brisbane QLD and one of the books I am currently reading is in fact an Australian book; it is even a Brisbane book!The Kingdom Where Nobody Dies by Kimberley Starr. The cover claims it is ‘A gripping psychological thriller’ but I have my doubts. So far it is well written and readable with a nostalgic tint, very good at evoking place (Brisbane) and a sense of time (1980’s). The primary plot revolves around crime so I suppose you could argue for ‘thriller’ but the plot seems more of a vehicle for memories and character development rather than the other way around.
Still have a third of the book to go though...
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