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[Suz]

Tango wrote: "Just finished Big Little Lies. I don't normally read this type of book (chick lit) but it was surprisingly good with very likeable characters and a serious theme. Her writing is ver..."

I loved this, she's good isn't she?

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished Crazy Love You by Lisa Unger
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jodez]

Finished The War of the Worlds today, no review yet, hopefully tomorrow.

Started Coraline, love Gaiman, loved the movie, liking what I've read so far (now to get rid of this migraine so I can keep reading...)

[B the BookAddict]

I'm reading Fingersmith by Sarah Waters.

[Marianne]

A Place Called Winter by Patrick Gale was a great read!
my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


and further to my post about similar things in consecutive books, my current read, also mentions the dangers of being discovered to be homosexual in the first half of the 20th century.

[Sally906]

I am currently reading Past the Shallows by Favel Parrett, The Road to Hope by Rachael Johns and Curve My Attitude by Sarah Gai

A bit of a mixed bunch :)

[Regina]

A couple of reviews that I can now post:

Inside the O'Briens by Lisa Genova
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

We That Are Left by Clare Clark
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Finished Cold Grave by Kathryn Fox last night and have to say I am a bit disappointed in it...I gave it 3*s because it was just ok, but definately not up to the standard I have come to expect from her.
Will have to think a bit before reviewing it..

Am now reading The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion, my 4th and final choice for the March challenge ;)

[Carolyn]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Finished Cold Grave by Kathryn Fox last night and have to say I am a bit disappointed in it...I gave it 3*s because it was just ok, but definately not up to the stan..."

I agree with Jools, Cold Grave was only a 3★ for me too. Doing it as a buddy read made it more enjoyable but it wasn't as good as the previous ones in the series. Never really got going. Too many themes perhaps, none of them well developed and too many facts and figures being shoved at us.

[Suz]

Andrea wrote: "Mish wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Then we'll hear tomorrow what you think....."

Ladies, I watched One Day last night, and, like you all said, it was equally amazing.

@Andrea, Anne ..."

So glad you enjoyed it Mish, it's one I watched having no idea it was a book..

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Suzanne wrote: "Andrea wrote: "Mish wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Then we'll hear tomorrow what you think....."

Ladies, I watched One Day last night, and, like you all said, it was equally amazing.
..."

I've been trying to find this movie on Fox with no luck...any suggestions? Apple TV maybe??

[Mish]

Suzanne wrote: "Andrea wrote: "Mish wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Then we'll hear tomorrow what you think....."

Ladies, I watched One Day last night, and, like you all said, it was equally amazing.
..."

It's still worthwhile reading the book Suzanne, if you liked the movie. They managed to capture every important scene (or year) in the movie, but naturally the scenes were in-depth and longer in the book.

[Mish]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Andrea wrote: "Mish wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Then we'll hear tomorrow what you think....."

Ladies, I watched One Day last night, and, like you all said, it was eq..."

I borrowed it from the local video shop. But I know Marianne got it through the library.

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Dale wrote: "Jen wrote: "about 100 pages into The Iron Necklace by Giles Waterfield - its pretty slow going ..."

That's what I thought too, all the way through."

hmm I'm only about 120 pages in ... was hoping it would pick up :-(

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Mish wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Andrea wrote: "Mish wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Then we'll hear tomorrow what you think....."

Ladies, I watched One Day last night, and, like you all..."

Hubby found it for me on Apple TV to rent, so I will watch it next time my sister is over...as he is not keen :)

[Dale]

Currently reading The Wonder of All Things. I wasn't sure about whether I would like it but so far I am enjoying it.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished High Heat a novella by Lee Child. It was good.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Dale]

Jen wrote: "Dale wrote: "Jen wrote: "about 100 pages into The Iron Necklace by Giles Waterfield - its pretty slow going ..."

That's what I thought too, all the way through."

h..."

Hate to disappoint you Jen, but I didn't think it did.

[Mish]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Mish wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Andrea wrote: "Mish wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Then we'll hear tomorrow what you think....."

Ladies, I watched One Day last night, and,..."

Oh fantastic Julie :) Let us know what you think.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Finished my Buddy read with Carolyn: Cold Grave by Kathryn Fox

This is the 6th book in the Anya Crichton series, all of which we have so far read, with #7 waiting on the shelf to be read later in the year.
Sadly I could only give this one 3*s and was a bit disappointed in it, compared to the previous 5 books.
*its always great fun doing a Buddy read though and made it more bearable ;)

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

[Ryan]

Just finished Hyperion by Dan Simmons. It was very good, probably better even than my review.

[Sally]

Incantation of Frida K. by the brilliant Kate Braverman affected me so deeply that it has taken me a while to process my thoughts and feelings about it enough to write a proper review, but here it is:

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

Of the forty-odd reviews I've written, this one may be the one that means the most to me. This extraordinarily beautiful book still has the power to bring tears to my eyes just from thinking about it - not sad tears, grateful tears for a story so beautiful and so profoundly resonant with my own. 5★s are woefully inadequate here.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sally wrote: "Incantation of Frida K. by the brilliant Kate Braverman affected me so deeply that it has taken me a while to process my thoughts and feelings about it enough to write ..."

Wow Sally, will definately have to have a look at it now!

[Sally906]

I have just picked up A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler

So far so good - has pulled me in almost straight away.

[Dale]

Sally906 wrote: "I have just picked up A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler

So far so good - has pulled me in almost straight away."

That's always a good start Sally. I'm currently reading
Moonlight Plains and have found the same.

[Regina]

Can now post review for Little Bastards in Springtime by Katja Rudolph. Quite an eye opening book.

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

[Dale]

I've recently posted reviews for The Chocolate Promise and The Wonder of All Things

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "I've recently posted reviews for The Chocolate Promise and The Wonder of All Things"

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

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

[Dale]

Thanks Brenda for posting the links.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "Thanks Brenda for posting the links."

You're most welcome Dale:) I needed to find them so I could read them;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "I just finished The Chocolate Promise and will have to think long and hard about how to word my review. Bit's of it i liked with being a light read that did not take itself seriousl..."

Is that one on your kindle Michael? I'm keen to read it myself, so will be watching for your review with interest:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Fair enough Michael - enjoy it won't you:)

[Dale]

Michael wrote: "I just finished The Chocolate Promise and will have to think long and hard about how to word my review. Bit's of it i liked with being a light read that did not take itself seriousl..."

Sounds a bit like some of your reactions were similar to mine, Michael?

[Dale]

Pleased to know I wasn't the only one that name annoyed.I don't feel such a grump now. Grin

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Michael wrote: "I just finished The Chocolate Promise and will have to think long and hard about how to word my review. Bit's of it i liked with being a light read that did not take itself seriousl..."

Ooh that (The First Wife) sounds like it will have you on the edge of your seat Michael....no Chocolate in that one! ;)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Dale wrote: "Pleased to know I wasn't the only one that name annoyed.I don't feel such a grump now. Grin"

Just read the blurb for The Chocolate Promise and I see what you mean. No way in the world will I read a book where the main character is called Christmas Livingstone.

[Dale]

Phrynne wrote: "Dale wrote: "Pleased to know I wasn't the only one that name annoyed.I don't feel such a grump now. Grin"

Just read the blurb for The Chocolate Promise and I see what you mean. No ..."

You make me feel much better Phrynne.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Dale wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Dale wrote: "Pleased to know I wasn't the only one that name annoyed.I don't feel such a grump now. Grin"

Just read the blurb for The Chocolate Promise and I see wh..."

I frequently get turned off books by silly names. Some authors go a bit crazy when they name their characters:)

[Dale]

The thing is I actually like unusual names, but within reason.

[Suz]

Mish wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Andrea wrote: "Mish wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Then we'll hear tomorrow what you think....."

Ladies, I watched One Day last night, and, like you all said, it was eq..."

Yes I'll definitely get to this one Mish, I've noticed it's one that most readers liked the translation to movie.

[Suz]

Sally wrote: "Incantation of Frida K. by the brilliant Kate Braverman affected me so deeply that it has taken me a while to process my thoughts and feelings about it enough to write ..."

I screen shot this to read your review tomorrow when my house is peaceful. Your comment made me look and I'm intrigued Sally :)

[Suz]

Dale wrote: "The thing is I actually like unusual names, but within reason."

I agree Dale. It's funny what they come up with. But rarely do we see 'plain Jane' names anymore! I really do like different, but not crazy.

[B the BookAddict]

I've finished Fingersmith by Sarah Waters; wow, oh, wow! (Review to follow hopefully)

Then greedily picked up and started The Night Watch by same author.

[B the BookAddict]

Phrynne wrote: "Dale wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Dale wrote: "Pleased to know I wasn't the only one that name annoyed.I don't feel such a grump now. Grin"

Just read the blurb for The Chocolate Promise...

I frequently get turned off books by silly names. Some authors go a bit crazy when they name their characters:) "

A hearty "hear hear" from me, Phrynne.

[Mack]

I'm reading The Miniaturist.

[Sarah]

I just finished The Witch of Napoli by Michael Schmicker. I thoroughly enjoyed it, enough that I even wrote a review, which I hardly ever do.

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

[Sally906]

Ouch I empathise with you Michael :)

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Started on The Last Summer of Reason - the writing is a tad fancy for my taste but I shall soldier on.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mack wrote: "I'm reading The Miniaturist."

The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton

Is that the one Mack?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "As promised here is my review of The Chocolate Promise by Josephine Moon

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

Have not got to r..."

Sorry to hear Michael...hope you are feeling a little better now.