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[Sally906]

I am reading Hot Rocks by Nora Roberts is the first in a two part romance/Mystery series based around the plot of stolen diamonds - this is the romance part. Big Jack is the second book and is written as her alter ego J.D. Robb this second book concentrates on the crime part

[Michael]

Currently focusing on reading The Lincoln Lawyer in preparation for the movie.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

@ Sally906..I have Big Jack in my pile of books here to read, haven't read yet. Didn't realize it's the second part of a 2 part series? I hope it can be read alone?

@ Knowledge Lost..I've read Lincoln Lawyer awhile back..enjoyed it very much. I wonder how much like the book, the movie will be :)

[Sally906]

@ Brenda..not sure, I don't have problems reading series out of order anyway so probably not the nest person to advise you :)

[Maxine]

I'm halfway through Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami. It's fantastic.

[Cheryl]

Lesley, others, I don't want to steal you from this group, but if you want to join a cozy group that discusses travel memoirs, and badly needs someone like you who has read more than I have, please consider us at Fans of Maps. http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/3...

[Maggie]

Lesley wrote: "Today I started . Travel memoirs are a favourite of mine."

I really enjoyed this book even though I dont usually choose books about people renovating homes overseas (just feel there are too many of that style around for anything new to be added). Hope you like it too.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Maxine wrote: "I'm halfway through Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami. It's fantastic."

Loved that one when I read it some time back :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Cheryl in CC NV wrote: "Lesley, others, I don't want to steal you from this group, but if you want to join a cozy group that discusses travel memoirs, and badly needs someone like you who has read more than I have, please..."

Mmm!! Interesting Cheryl!

[Sally906]

OK - well I picked up my long-awaited copy of The Land of Painted Caves today - and raced back to wotk to polish off the first chapter before lunch ended.

Already feel as though I have never been away :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "OK - well I picked up my long-awaited copy of The Land of Painted Caves today - and raced back to wotk to polish off the first chapter before lunch ended.

Already feel as though I..."

That's so good, isn't it...:)

[[deleted user]]

so i have been reading a trillion different books cause my is at my borthers
but i have had to cull
im now only reading
which is a young adult book i have heard so much about and its turning out to be pretty good :D
im also reading on the side its a graphic novel so i just read it before work starts and on my breaks

[Neko]

Mmmm..WANTED! <3

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "This one Sing You Home

So far it's been a fabulous read i cant stop reading."

Ooo!! I'm starting that as soon as I've finished the one I'm on Michael...good to hear you're enjoying it!!

[Lesley]

Yesterday I started . Really enjoying so far.

[[deleted user]]

Michael wrote: "This one Sing You Home

So far it's been a fabulous read i cant stop reading."

my friend is a huge piccoult fan she will be happy to know her new book is awesome :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "You can tell her its almost impossible to put down. Yes its that good i rekon if it was pysically possible id be reading it in my sleep. :D"

LOL :D

[Rosanne]

I am reading Streets on a Map, by Dale Harcombe, another good Australian author.

[[deleted user]]

Carmel wrote: "Michael wrote: "You can tell her its almost impossible to put down. Yes its that good i rekon if it was pysically possible id be reading it in my sleep. :D"

So glad you're enjoying the book Mich..."
i too have had an experience like this a recently too with feed i was up to an exciting bit but i thought i should sleep for work the next day...didnt work out i finished the book haha

any way i just finished
and started

[Laurel]

I have finished Stieg Larsson's Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and now am halfway through Girl who Played with Fire. The third one is waiting to be read. all lent to me by my daughter. I'm not sure I would vote the books the bestsellers they seem to be. To me they are average thrillers. I like the way that Stieg L writes about the sex trade which most of don't know anything about though there has been a lot in the news lately about the pedophile industry. I guess any information on these terrible things whether it be fact or fiction must help stamp it out. Hopefully. Laurel http://aussieauthorsatwork.blogspot.com

[Michael]

Laurel wrote: "I have finished Stieg Larsson's Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and now am halfway through Girl who Played with Fire. The third one is waiting to be read. all lent to me by my daughter. I'm not sure I ..."

I agree, i thought they were pretty average

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm almost finished too Michael, so I won't read your review yet..:)

[Marg]

Just finished Ransom by David Malouf for book club, and reading A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness and The Vampire Dimitri by Colleen Gleason

[★ Jess]

Laurel wrote: "I have finished Stieg Larsson's Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and now am halfway through Girl who Played with Fire. The third one is waiting to be read. all lent to me by my daughter. I'm not sure I ..."

My mum loved the first one, thought the second one was 'very average', and ditched the third one half way through.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have just finished Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult..what an amazing book!! I've left a review, and I have to say this would be one of her best books that I've read. I fully recommend it to anyone who loves Jodi's books.

I'm about to start It Is No Secret: The Story Of A Stolen Child by Donna Meehan. Aussie author, so will add to my Aussie Author challenge.....

[Lesley]

Last night I finished . I gave it 5 stars which I don't often do. This morning started Wuthering Heights

[Jacinta]

Good morning all
Finally, finally I have managed to crack open A Fortunate Life.

In the story's progression the author is only fourteen years old and just starting out his droving days. I love the way this is written, its like listening to my grandfathers speak of their younger days (albeit my grandfathers were the next generation along). I can almost hear my own grandfather's voice when talking about droving.

[Dee-Ann]

Just started reading When Horse Became Saw: A Family's Journey Through Autism which I picked up from Kmart yesterday. It will be interesting to read an Australian account of autism.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Both your books sound really interesting Jacinta and Dee-Ann! :)

[★ Jess]

90 pages left of The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan. So far its sensational :)
The idea and setting is wonderful!
I love the covers (in all countries) for the book:

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carmel wrote: "Wow 5 stars Brenda & Michael, I'm so looking forward to Jodi's new book!!!"

Oh Carmel...it's so good!! Her best yet, I'm sure!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Just started reading this one Love You More

so far been quite good.

And Carmel if i could of given more than 5 stars i would of."

HA! Michael, are you stalking me, or am I stalking you?? I have this one reserved at the library too...lol

[[deleted user]]

★ Jessica ★ wrote: "90 pages left of The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan. So far its sensational :)
The idea and setting is wonderful!
I love the covers (in all countries) fo..."

i was interested in this book purely for its name
glad to hear its good i might just read it :D

[Bronwyn]

There are certainly some good books being read - so much so that my TBR list is growing at a fast rate. I am still reading - for some reason I am having a little trouble getting through that one. I am also reading and listening to and - I am really enjoying all of them actually

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good on you Bronwyn..I don't know how you keep track of all the plots..lol

[★ Jess]

CATCHING FIRE CATCHING FIRE!!!!!!
Amazing, awesome, thrilling book :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Catching fire...this one Jessica??

[Michael]

I thought she was talking about Fahrenheit 451

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jessica?

[★ Jess]

Nooo!!!!Browyn is reading Catching Fire, and I am sharing my opinions on the book. I read it about this time last year, and its sensational :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

★ Jessica ★ wrote: "Nooo!!!!Browyn is reading Catching Fire, and I am sharing my opinions on the book. I read it about this time last year, and its sensational :D
[boo..."

Oh, sorry!! Duh!! Silly me...lol

[★ Jess]

haha thats okay. I think I can forgive you :)

I just finished The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan. It was wonderful. Possibly my favorite book that I have read so far this year. The setting was fantastic, the writing was suspenseful, the characters were all interesting and likable, the plot was well paced and the ending climax was exceptional!!!
I am immediately about to start the sequel/companion: The Dead-Tossed Waves, which is an equally awesome title and cover:

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

★ Jessica ★ wrote: "haha thats okay. I think I can forgive you :)

I just finished The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan. It was wonderful. Possibly my favorite book that I have..."

lol..thanks. Sounds like you enjoyed that first one, hopefully you'll enjoy the second one as much.:)

[[deleted user]]

I'm currently reading the second book in the 'Tomorrow, When The War Began' series and 'Sword in the Stone' the first book of 'The Once and Future King' series by T.H. White. =)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Shelly wrote: "I'm currently reading the second book in the 'Tomorrow, When The War Began' series and 'Sword in the Stone' the first book of 'The Once and Future King' series by T.H. White. =)"

The Tomorrow series is a fabulous series, Shelly. The Dead Of Night is really great, and The Sword in the Stone will be wonderful also... Great choices :)

[Neko]

Shelly, is a first read through of the Tomorrow series or first read? I keep meaning to finish it off but I go so slack when I read them in HS >_<;

[[deleted user]]

i haven't read any of them before. I have heard tonnes about 'The Once and Future King' because i love Arthurian mythology. =)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "Shelly, is a first read through of the Tomorrow series or first read? I keep meaning to finish it off but I go so slack when I read them in HS >_<;"

Laura, they are so good...worth a sitting of them, and they are a pretty quick read as well. Very enjoyable!

[[deleted user]]

I also just finished 'Beastly' by Alex Flinn. It seemed sometimes pretty immature and there were some flaws, but for some reason I could not put it down. I hope to see the movie version soon although from the poster it seems very different to the novel.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I haven't read Beastly Shelly...interesting!