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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's good Michael:) Hope you don't have to work tonight...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Excellent! A few days off will be good:) Enjoy!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished Back Spin by Harlan Coben

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Currently reading Ill-Gotten Gains by Ilsa Evans and really enjoying it! Already come across our Sally in the action!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Finished The Hurricane by Hugh Howey.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Lainie]

I've just started The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Lainie wrote: "I've just started The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell"

I really liked that one. Hope you enjoy it as much :)

[Ryan]

I have The Bone Clocks on my to-read list for this year.

[Sally]

B the BookAddict wrote: "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."

Fingersmith has been on my TBR for awhile, now I want to read it even more!

[Sally906]

Stuck with light reading today - had a tummy upset which meant not moving very far from the bathroom!

Read some more of The Road to Hope although it is romance it isn't fluffy as it tackles the meaty subject of Alzheimer's and ageing.

[Mish]

Sally906 wrote: "Stuck with light reading today - had a tummy upset which meant not moving very far from the bathroom!

Read some more of The Road to Hope although it is romance it isn't fluffy as..."

Oh Sally that's just terrible. Hope you recover soon.

[Mish]

I have just finished my review on One Day by David Nicholls - 4 stars

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

[Ace]

B the BookAddict wrote: "I've finished Fingersmith by Sarah Waters; wow, oh, wow"

Ok, you've got my attention, its on the TBR.. Did you read The Paying Guests? I was planning that one soon, maybe I should switch?

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Just finished The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion to complete my March challenge 4★s

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

Now reading Can You Keep a Secret? by Caroline Overington

[B the BookAddict]

I've finished and enjoyed every bit of The Night Watch by Sarah Waters 4★

Continuing my 'Sarah Waters fest', I'm now reading and loving Tipping the Velvet. Enjoying my foray into Victorian Lesbian Gothic Fiction. Very, very tame lesbian fiction, that is.

[B the BookAddict]

Ace wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "I've finished Fingersmith by Sarah Waters; wow, oh, wow"

Ok, you've got my attention, its on the TBR.. Did you read The Paying Guests? I was planning that one soon, maybe I should switch?

I read The Paying Guests (post WWI) first, which introduced me to her writing. Fingersmith is Gothic Fiction, set in 1862. They're have very tames lesbian scenes; so tame they probably wouldn't make your mother blush. I loved each book equally.

[Dale]

Sally906 wrote: "Stuck with light reading today - had a tummy upset which meant not moving very far from the bathroom!

Read some more of The Road to Hope although it is romance it isn't fluffy as..."

Not fun Sally. Good that you have a book to help take your mind off your troubles.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished The Apothecary's Daughter by Charlotte Betts. It was okay.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Ace]

Last night I finished The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden by Jonas Jonasson. I loved it. The author has a great sense of humor.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Stuck with light reading today - had a tummy upset which meant not moving very far from the bathroom!

Read some more of The Road to Hope although it is romance it isn't fluffy as..."

Hope you're alright now Sally? Nasty things, tummy bugs:(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My review for Skyfire by Skye Melki-Wegner which I finished a couple of days ago - 5★s

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

And for Ill-Gotten Gains by Ilsa Evans which I finished last night - 4★s

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

[★ Jess]

Rereading Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince because its amazing

[B the BookAddict]

Finished Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Waters; a solid 4.5★!

A small warning: Some of the passages and certainly one of the middle chapters may offend the more straitlaced amongst readers. I am boringly straight but they did not offend me, merely added more insight into the character, Nan.

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "Hope you're alright now Sally? Nasty things, tummy bugs:( ..."

OK so far today - was still wobbly yeasterday so got to finish The Road to Hope by Rachael Johns (5★)

And now I am finishing Curve My Attitude by Sarah Gai and about to start Burnt by Karly Lane

[Ace]

B the BookAddict wrote: "Finished Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Waters; a solid 4.5★!

A small warning: Some of the passages and certainly one of the middle chapters may offend the more straitlace..."

This author is really starting to sound
intriguing Bette. I'm pushing her up to the top of the TBR!!!

[Angela]

I've spent the weekend reading The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend by Kody Keplinger - there is a movie coming out shortly so I wanted to check it out.

Readable, but not re-readable.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler. A lovely book. I really hope she does continue writing!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sarah]

Phrynne wrote: "I finished A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler. A lovely book. I really hope she does continue writing!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

I've been curious about that one.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Sarah wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I finished A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler. A lovely book. I really hope she does continue writing!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

It is really good but you do have to like her style of writing.

[Sally906]

Phrynne wrote: "I finished A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler. A lovely book. I really hope she does continue writing!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Great review - this is one of my current reads - really enjoying my time with the Whitshank family - I even have my own Denny - except our Denny is a girl :) This character I really love as I relate to him and empathise with his parents :)

[★ Jess]

Finished Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince for what must surely be the fifth or sixth time. Still a solid five stars. Tomorrow I get to start Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows again :)

Had to slow down my reading since going back to uni. Had two tests Friday afternoon, but the second I got home I had the pleasure of blazing through that 600 page book. Pure bliss.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good on you Jess:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Sally906 wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I finished A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler. A lovely book. I really hope she does continue writing!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Anne Tyler always excels at characterisation doesn't she? And all her people are flawed to one degree or another but still likeable- just like real people:)

[Regina]

I finished The Book of Lost and Found by Lucy Foley. I wasn't as enamoured by it as Michael, but I still thought it was a pretty good read.

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

And this evening I started The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough. Have only read around 10 pages so far, but am enjoying it already, hopefully that persists, and if it does, it will be a cracker of a book.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished Bad Behaviour by Rebecca Starford 3.5★s

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

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson. So so good:)
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Suz]

Oh no I've posted another average read, this time only 2 stars. Just finished Half Moon Bay, which was most disappointing. Here is my review:

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

I'm craving something good. Hopefully this one will be it. Frantic

[Stef]

Read a lot. the ones I read for "fun" (as in non-study related enjoyment) weren't half as interesting as Learning Stories: Constructing Learner Identities in Early Education but now I am finally reading which has been on my shelf forever and I don;t know why it took me so long. It's a much easier read than I expected and fun, fun FUN

[MaryG2E]

Have just finished Bereft by Chris Womersley. It was so intriguing, I could not put it down and have read it cover to cover in less than one day. I really liked the writing style and the dreamy, almost supernatural ambiance of the story. For my 2015 Aussie Authors challenge I'm putting it in the mystery genre, rather than crime. 4★s

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

MaryG2E wrote: "Have just finished Bereft by Chris Womersley. It was so intriguing, I could not put it down and have read it cover to cover in less than one day. I really liked the..."

Another great read Mary! I also loved Bereft really nice writing style. I've been looking out for his other book Cairo, which was recommended to me after reading this...I see you have read it and not too fussed?

[MaryG2E]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "MaryG2E wrote: "Have just finished Bereft by Chris Womersley. It was so intriguing, I could not put it down and have read it cover to cover in less than one day. I ..."

Julie, I definitely enjoyed Cairo, and it is well worth reading. I just had some niggles with some of the characterisation - a bit stereotypical in some places, and some minor discrepancies in the main character. Those niggles have affected my star rating and overall review of the book...Also, Cairo is completely different from the style and feel of Bereft.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

MaryG2E wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "MaryG2E wrote: "Have just finished Bereft by Chris Womersley. It was so intriguing, I could not put it down and have read it cover to cover in less t..."

Thanks Mary, if I see it in my secondhand book shops I will get it :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I am listening to The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett. I first read it years ago and had forgotten how funny it is. I have actually started laughing out loud as I walk along the street:) I have had a few strange looks.

[Sharon]

I've started Girl With a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier I have quiet a few friends who have rated this high, so I am hopeful :)

[Carolyn]

Phrynne wrote: "I am listening to The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett. I first read it years ago and had forgotten how funny it is. I have actually started laughing out loud as I walk ..."

I'm reading Carpe Jugulum by Terry Pratchett. Love the witches.
Have to look at getting some of the audiobooks. Who narrates them Phrynne?

[Cherie]

Phrynne wrote: "I am listening to The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett. I first read it years ago and had forgotten how funny it is. I have actually started laughing out loud as I walk ..."

I listened to this one a few months ago and had the same experience with the laughing out loud. The audio book I listened to was narrated by Nigel Planer.

I just picked up Going Postal from my library. I am reading through the Discworld books by series. Reaper Man will be next.

[Sally906]

Phrynne wrote: "Anne Tyler always excels at characterisation doesn't she? And all her people are flawed to one degree or another but still likeable- just like real people:)..."

Spot on there Phrynne - she seems to make ordinary, everyday nothings be riviting. She sneaks up and sucks you in to her fictional worlds.

[Cherie]

I am currently reading Cloudstreet and just finished The Dead of Night - the 2nd in the Tomorrow series.

[Sally906]

Phrynne wrote: "I am listening to The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett. I first read it years ago and had forgotten how funny it is. I have actually started laughing out..."

Carolyn wrote: "I'm reading Carpe Jugulum by Terry Pratchett. Love the witches. "

I love the witches too - and DEATH. A few Prachett fans have created a web petition asking DEATH to bring Prachett back: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/31867210

[Dale]

Sharon wrote: "I've started Girl With a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier I have quiet a few friends who have rated this high, so I am hopeful :)"

I enjoyed it but not as much as some of her later books. The Last Runaway was my favourite.