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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Deb wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I have just started Girl of Shadows by Deborah Challinor Only a few pages in, but it picks up about 6 months after the end of the first one! Loving it..."

Absolutely brilliant Deb!Finished it last night and have written my review :) Hope you enjoy it as much as I did...

[Marianne]

I just started River of Smoke , the 2nd book in the Ibis Trilogy by Amitav Ghosh. As I read the first one about 2 and a half years ago, I'm very grateful for wikipedia's synopsis of that one: even rereading my review and my review notes, I only had a vague memory of what had happened. Well, I have read a LOT of books since then....

[Suz]

My latest read The Third Wife, a pleasing read for me 3.5 stars. My review:

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

[Suz]

Marianne wrote: "I just started River of Smoke , the 2nd book in the Ibis Trilogy by Amitav Ghosh. As I read the first one about 2 and a half years a..."

Such a good idea to be organised with notes etc Marianne. I'm very impressed :) I'd have lost my notes by now..!

[Marianne]

Ah but you're not OCD like me

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I just read Emma: A Modern Retelling by Alexander McCall Smith and I loved it!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[David]

I'm reading 'White is the Coldest Colour' by John Nichol
White is the coldest colour
John Nichol

It's not an easy read because of the subject matter but it's well written and interesting.

[Suz]

That does look interesting, David. Notice the dedication at the end of the blurb - dedicated to all the survivors. Looking forward to your review.

[Suz]

Marianne wrote: "Ah but you're not OCD like me"

Ah ha! A good one then. A bit like my overstuffed bookshelf, and trawling the charity sores to fill it even more...

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "I wanted to have a quick rave about this book I finished a couple of days ago - The Anchoress by Robyn Cadwallader. I don't have many people on my friends list that..."

Oh Rita, I have that on my June challenge list! I have been busting to get started on it...glad you liked it :D

[Marianne]

Suzanne wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Ah but you're not OCD like me"

Ah ha! A good old then. A bit like my overstuffed bookshelf, and trawling the charity sores to fill it even more..."

LOL, Suzanne, not sure what you mean by "A good old then" but I am with you on the charity "sores"

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My review for The Truth and Other Lies by Sascha Arango 4★s

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

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Am starting Already Dead by Jaye Ford

[Marianne]

Just made a batch of not-zucchini slice.
I make zucchini slice for Mum's Tuesday lunch: I can put a whole batch of it in the freezer at her place and then take one out Sunday, put it in the fridge to defrost for Tuesday and I don't have to be there at 11.30am to get her lunch ready. This time I substituted carrot for the zucchini, hence not-zucchini slice.
And yes, 11.30am. Old people, what can I say, they want to eat early. She's 92 in August. Sunday I arrived at midday with Pea & Ham soup. "I'm hungry" were the first words she said. Not hello....LOL
I suppose when I was small she had to hop to it when I cried, and that would have been a lot more than twice a week!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Am starting Already Dead by Jaye Ford"

A brilliant book IMHO!! Enjoy!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "Just made a batch of not-zucchini slice.
I make zucchini slice for Mum's Tuesday lunch: I can put a whole batch of it in the freezer at her place and then take one out Sunday, put it in the fridge..."

You're a good daughter Marianne:) And yes, old people eat at amazing times! I remember my grandparents - 11.30-12 noon for lunch, 4.30-5pm for dinner and between that it was 10am for morning tea, 2.30 for afternoon tea and 7.30pm for supper - then off to bed by 8.30pm!!! So different in our household!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Marianne wrote: "Just made a batch of not-zucchini slice.
I make zucchini slice for Mum's Tuesday lunch: I can put a whole batch of it in the freezer at her place and then take one out Sunday, put it in the fridge..."

Lol, it's like reversed roles isn't it Marianne? ;)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Am starting Already Dead by Jaye Ford"

A brilliant book IMHO!! Enjoy!"

Ooh great, thanks Brenda! :D

[Marianne]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Just made a batch of not-zucchini slice.
I make zucchini slice for Mum's Tuesday lunch: I can put a whole batch of it in the freezer at her place and then take one out Sunday, put

Lol, it's like reversed roles isn't it Marianne? ;) ..."

Yeah, but my sister and I draw the line at nappies.... and Mum knows it!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Marianne wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Just made a batch of not-zucchini slice.
I make zucchini slice for Mum's Tuesday lunch: I can put a whole batch of it in the freezer at her place and then take one..."

Haha! I can get that! :)

[Marianne]

Ooops, jut realised I put this in the Currently Reading thread, so sorry, all!! Meant to put it in the chat about anything thread

[Dale]

That"s alright. We're currently reading about your mum and her home made slices you make for her. LOL.

[Kathryn]

Marianne wrote: "Just made a batch of not-zucchini slice.
I make zucchini slice for Mum's Tuesday lunch: I can put a whole batch of it in the freezer at her place and then take one out Sunday, put it in the fridge..."

I love zucchini slice, but mine already has carrot and shallots in it, so I guess mine might be zucchini-plus-more slice!

[Suz]

Marianne wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Ah but you're not OCD like me"

Ah ha! A good old then. A bit like my overstuffed bookshelf, and trawling the charity sores to fill it even more..."

LOL, Suzanne, ..."

Rushing and typos. It's frustrating. Maybe I should wait to get on here when I've got the proper time, not when I'm not concentrating!! It's a good one to be ocd about lol.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've just finished The Turnaround Treasure Shop by Jennie Jones 4.5★s

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

[Andrea]

David wrote: "I'm reading White is the coldest colour by John Nicholl
It's not an easy read because of the subject matter ..."

It certainly does sound confronting David, but I'm game. I'll be interested to see your review.

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I have just finished The Last Legacy: Season One by Taylor Lavati
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Will be reading Up Over Down Under by Micol Ostow

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished The Concrete Blonde by Michael Connelly. So good!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Regina]

Michael wrote: "Andrea wrote: "David wrote: "I'm reading White is the coldest colour by John Nichol
It's not an easy read because of the subject matter ..."

It certainly does s..."

Me three.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

FYI White is the Coldest Colour by John Nicholl...This only $4 on Amazon.au atm

http://www.amazon.com.au/White-coldes...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I read this one on the 18th May - can finally put my review up:) The Lost Swimmer by Ann Turner 5★s An excellent debut by another Aussie to watch!

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

[Regina]

In depth review of this book that I found to be wonderful.

This book = The House at the Edge of the World by Julia Rochester

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

[Regina]

Brenda wrote: "I read this one on the 18th May - can finally put my review up:) The Lost Swimmer by Ann Turner 5★s An excellent debut by another Aussie to watch!

https://www.g..."

I find it so hard to wait!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Regina wrote: "In depth review of this book that I found to be wonderful.

This book = The House at the Edge of the World by Julia Rochester

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

Very indepth Regina;) Well said!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Regina wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I read this one on the 18th May - can finally put my review up:) The Lost Swimmer by Ann Turner 5★s An excellent debut by another Aussie to watch!..."

So do I! I was just going to post another one, but the embargo date is tomorrow! So I have to wait :/

[Regina]

Brenda wrote: "Regina wrote: "In depth review of this book that I found to be wonderful.

This book = The House at the Edge of the World by Julia Rochester

https://www.goodreads...."

I'm a woman of many words ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Regina wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Regina wrote: "In depth review of this book that I found to be wonderful.

This book = The House at the Edge of the World by Julia Rochester

https:/..."

LOL! I noticed;)

[Regina]

Brenda wrote: "Regina wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I read this one on the 18th May - can finally put my review up:) The Lost Swimmer by Ann Turner 5★s An excellent debut by another A..."

Well I'm naughty as I actually think I posted mine two days too early... I try to behave, honestly I do.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL! There are a lot of people who post their reviews way too soon Regina, but who am I to quibble!

[Regina]

Brenda wrote: "LOL! There are a lot of people who post their reviews way too soon Regina, but who am I to quibble!"

If I post mine a couple of days too soon, I feel better by the ones that were posted a month too soon :)

Actually it occurred to me just now, I posted my The Lost Swimmer review a month too soon. Oops. Can I blame too much stuff floating around in my head that I can't keep anything straight?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Regina wrote: "In depth review of this book that I found to be wonderful.

This book = The House at the Edge of the World by Julia Rochester

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

Lol...love your "in depth" reviews Regina, makes me want to rush out and buy that book right away! Btw...it does look good ;)

[Regina]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Regina wrote: "In depth review of this book that I found to be wonderful.

This book = The House at the Edge of the World by Julia Rochester

https://www.goodreads...."

It is really good. Well I think so anyway ;)

[Marianne]

Apparently this Silent Shock: The Men Behind the Thalidomide Scandal and an Australian Family's Long Road to Justice went on sale earlier, so I have posted my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
It was an amazing read.
For those of us who think we had a fair idea of what happened with the thalidomide scandal, well, this is a revelation. Well worth a read.

[Mack]

I'm reading Elizabeth is Missing, a new young author. It's tugging at me to get back to.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mack wrote: "I'm reading Elizabeth is Missing, a new young author. It's tugging at me to get back to."

I read Elizabeth Is Missing by Emma Healey some time ago..hope you're enjoying it!

[Marianne]

Mack wrote: "I'm reading Elizabeth is Missing, a new young author. It's tugging at me to get back to."

Really loved that book, Mack

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Mack wrote: "I'm reading Elizabeth is Missing, a new young author. It's tugging at me to get back to."

That's good to hear, I have it coming up soon :)

[Carolyn]

After hearing Liane Moriarty at SWF last week I'm reading What Alice Forgot. It's been loitering on my bookshelf for over a year! Shame on me!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben. It was really good.
My reviewhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...