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[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished the last book for my Spring Challenge Disruption by Jessica Shirvington. Sadly I was not enthused.

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

[Sally906]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Although I think we often over analyze things, especially these kinds of books. The beauty is that it means different things to different people and every time I read it again I get something more from it...and that, to me, is a great thrill, and a testament to the author's skill.
..."

I agree we often over analyze things :) Years ago a group I was in discussed Black Dog by Stephen Booth. Stephen was actually part of the group and so it was interesting to discuss his work with him there. Anyhow (this is not a spoiler) there is a scene in the book set on a farm and on the farm was a van with onions in the back. Well people waxed lyrical about the meaning of the onions - layers of secrets being unraveled, the stench of murder - stuff like that. In the end someone finally decided to let Stephen tell us why he picked onions to be in the van. The answer was he just liked onions!! LOL had to laugh - all this deep and meaningful interpretation and in the end the only reason was a favourite vegetable :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sally906 wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Although I think we often over analyze things, especially these kinds of books. The beauty is that it means different things to different people and every time I read it again I get..."

Haha...good story! Its true, sometimes it just is what it is. If it entertains in any way, then it has done its job...imho.

[Susan]

Sally906 wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Although I think we often over analyze things, especially these kinds of books. The beauty is that it means different things to different people and every time I read it again I get..."

Great story, Sally!

[B the BookAddict]

Melbourne wrote: "Currently reading
Too much work getting in the way of finishing this book. Very enjoyable so far, never read anything like it before..."

I first read The Tree Of Man in Form Five in 1980 and was one of the few there who loved it. I followed that up with Voss which I also enjoyed immensely.

I love his quote: “She had begun to read in the beginning as a protection from the frightening and unpleasant things. She continued because, apart from the story, literature brought with it a kind of gentility for which she craved.” The Tree Of Man

[Dale]

I am re-reading Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art. Still has a lot to say to me.

[Dale]

Sally906 wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Although I think we often over analyze things, especially these kinds of books. The beauty is that it means different things to different people and every time I read it again I get..."

Funny Sally.

[Melbourne]

Susan wrote: "Melbourne wrote: "Finished The Tree of Man

Really enjoyed The Tree of Man. Brilliant style. Unlike anything i've read for ages"

I feel that my 18-year old self should award you a m..."

That's funny as!!
Yes the first annual "Patrick White medal for staunch defenders of his novels, but fearing i may be turning into a pretentious prat"
I am going to watch last weeks NASCAR race to stave off my decent into the latter :)

[Melbourne]

B the BookAddict wrote: "Melbourne wrote: "Currently reading
Too much work getting in the way of finishing this book. Very enjoyable so far, never read anything like it before..."

I fir..."
Yeah i think i'll follow you and read Voss next.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Although I think we often over analyze things, especially these kinds of books. The beauty is that it means different things to different people and every time I read it again I get..."

Excellent story Sally!

[Sharon]

Finished reading: Murder At The Rocks by Jill Paterson 4★

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Just finished Let The Dead Lie by Malla Nunn 5★s

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

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished Pet Sematary by Stephen King. Really really good!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[B the BookAddict]

Melbourne wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "Melbourne wrote: "Currently reading
Too much work getting in the way of finishing this book. Very enjoyable so far, never read anything ..."

Very happy to hear that:)

[Sally906]

I have two books on the go at the moment - The One by Kiera Cass and O Little Town by Don Reid. I was planning on reading O Little Town for my Christmas challenge - but remembered I am leading a book discussion on it first week in December so need to get it read now. I am sure I can find another Christmassy book or ten for the challenge :)

[Sharon]

Finished: Friends, Family and Other Strangers From Downunder by Liza Perrat 4★

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

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Started The Book Thief

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Liam wrote: "Started The Book Thief"

Hope you love it like the majority of us have Liam!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Just finished Girl 43 by Maree Giles 3★s

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

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "Liam wrote: "Started The Book Thief"

Hope you love it like the majority of us have Liam!"

We'll all be very surprised if you don't, although of course, each to his own

[Sharon]

Finished: The Bellamy Bird by Clare Havens 4★

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

[Rosie]

I am reading The Forgotten Garden

I love it so far. I will have to read more by Kate Morton.

[Kathryn]

Rosie wrote: "I am reading The Forgotten Garden

I love it so far. I will have to read more by Kate Morton."

I've read 3 Kate Morton's so far and this one is my favourite! Hope you continue to enjoy it, Rosie!

[Sally906]

Rosie wrote: "I am reading The Forgotten Garden

I love it so far. I will have to read more by Kate Morton."

I haven't read this one yet - I want to though

[Gerda]

At the moment I'm reading "Instructions for a heatwave" by Maggie O'Farrell. It's fabulous.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Gerda wrote: "At the moment I'm reading "Instructions for a heatwave" by Maggie O'Farrell. It's fabulous."

Instructions for a Heatwave by Maggie O'Farrell

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Gerda wrote: "At the moment I'm reading "Instructions for a heatwave" by Maggie O'Farrell. It's fabulous."

Sounds appropriate at the moment:)

[Marianne]

Gerda wrote: "At the moment I'm reading "Instructions for a heatwave" by Maggie O'Farrell. It's fabulous."

Oh, I love that book! But I had to look up how to pronounce Aoife, because I couldn't stand the idea that I would be saying it wrong in my head for the whole book. It's said EE-FA, another one of those weird Irish names! Like Siobhan and Eoin.

Gerda, are you another cloggie?

[Marianne]

Having already read The Handsome Man's Deluxe Café, I am listening in the car to the audio book with Adjoa Andoh's wonderful voice, and a a quote that made me laugh so I added it here https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/3243...
Alexander McCall Smith is so perceptive!

[B the BookAddict]

I've finished A Place of Greater Safety by Hilary Mantel. The flow of the novel was interrupted by a ten day absence but still rate it as a 5★ novel.

I have Stormbird by Conn Iggulden, Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray and History of the Rain by Niall Williams lined up. Not sure which one I'll start next.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

B the BookAddict wrote: "I've finished A Place of Greater Safety by Hilary Mantel. The flow of the novel was interrupted by a ten day absence but still rate it as a 5★ novel.

I have ..."

I think Stormbird sounds like a good one for you to start next Bette!

[Dale]

Just started Heartbroken Enjoying it so far.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My review for Fatal Flaw by Sandy Curtis

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My review for Eden by Candice Fox which I finished earlier in the month 3★s

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

[Katrina]

Marianne wrote: "Having already read The Handsome Man's Deluxe Café, I am listening in the car to the audio book with Adjoa Andoh's wonderful voice, and a a quote that made me laugh ..."

I love listening to these books on Audio....Adjoa Andoh reads them so beautifully - the accents really make a difference to these books :). Enjoy Marianne.

[Katrina]

I am reading Paris, My Sweet: A Year in the City of Light by Amy Thomaswhich is making me really hungry as she talks so much about yummy French desserts! Maybe I will have to read a diet book after this to balance out?!

[Kathryn]

Katrina wrote: "I am reading Paris, My Sweet: A Year in the City of Light by Amy Thomaswhich is making me really hungry as she talks so much about yummy French desserts! Maybe I wi..."

Good thing you can read about as much food as you like and not put on weight! Unless reading about it drives you into the kitchen to raid the pantry!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Just finished Burn by James Patterson 4★s

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

[Sally906]

I finished a lovely Christmas romance - Snowbound in Montana by C.J. Carmichael. My review is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I am now reading After Darkness by Christine Piper. Enjoying it so far

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished The Sleeping Doll by Jeffery Deaver. Good book.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[B the BookAddict]

Brenda wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "I've finished A Place of Greater Safety by Hilary Mantel. The flow of the novel was interrupted by a ten day absence but still rate it as a 5★...
I think Stormbird sounds like a good one for you to start next Bette!"

You know me well, Brenda. Started Stormbird last night

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

B the BookAddict wrote: "Brenda wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "I've finished A Place of Greater Safety by Hilary Mantel. The flow of the novel was interrupted by a ten day absence but still ..."

Ahh! :D Will be interested in your thoughts:)

[Carolyn]

Started Mothers Grimm by Danielle Wood, a kind gift from AR friend Marianne. Very good so far!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I just read 12 Days at Silver Bells House by Jennie Jones - I was going to leave it for my Christmas challenge, but it's a NetGalley and publication was 22nd November, so... it's not like I don't have any others;) 5★s

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

[Mish]

I'm still reading The Visitors but started another book this morning on the way to work, How to Build a Girl - it's great and amusing so far. The family do have a lot of issue and that seems like it's due to the father who a bit of a loser.

[Marianne]

Carolyn wrote: "Started Mothers Grimm by Danielle Wood, a kind gift from AR friend Marianne. Very good so far!"

Glad you are enjoying it, Carolyn

[Stephanie]

Just won (in a Goodreads giveaway) the new Alice Pung novel Laurinda. Wonderful so far!

[Elaine]

Reading and really enjoying I Am Pilgrim. Just wish there wasn't so much on right now so I could read more!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Reading and really enjoying I Am Pilgrim. Just wish there wasn't so much on right now so I could read more!!!"

That's a really big one too Elaine...but great you're enjoying it:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Stephanie wrote: "Just won (in a Goodreads giveaway) the new Alice Pung novel Laurinda. Wonderful so far!"

Well done! Always nice to win a book, and even better that you're enjoying it:)