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[Nicole]

I just finished At the Water's Edge and have started All the Light We Cannot See

[Jo]

I really want to read This House of Grief: The Story of a Murder Trial but there are so many reserves at the library.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jo wrote: "I really want to read This House of Grief: The Story of a Murder Trial but there are so many reserves at the library."

Keep your name down Jo - it'll get there eventually:)

[Carolyn]

I started reading Funny Girl by Nick Hornby this morning. It's brilliant!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm reading Where They Found Her by Kimberly McCreight and really enjoying it!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty. Highly recommended for a few happy hours of escapism:)
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jo]

I really want to read This house of griefHelen Garnerbut the library has so many reserves for it.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jo wrote: "I really want to read This house of griefHelen Garnerbut the library has so many reserves for it."

Your original comment is at the top of this page Jo:) I responded to it...

[Jo]

Jo wrote: "I really want to read This House of Grief: The Story of a Murder Trial but there are so many reserves at the library."

Jo wrote: "I really want to read This House of Grief: The Story of a Murder Trial but there are so many reserves at the library."
Oops Brenda

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL!!!

[Marianne]

Carolyn wrote: "I started reading Funny Girl by Nick Hornby this morning. It's brilliant!"

I loved this book, its on my wishlist (I read a library copy)

[Carolyn]

Marianne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "I started reading Funny Girl by Nick Hornby this morning. It's brilliant!"

I loved this book, its on my wishlist (I read a library copy)"

My hubby is a Nick Hornby fan and wants to read it after me (and he's a slow reader) but after that I could do you a book swap if you don't have it by then :)

[Dale]

Nicole wrote: "I just finished At the Water's Edge and have started All the Light We Cannot See"

What did you think of At the Water's Edge Nicole?

[Marianne]

Carolyn wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "I started reading Funny Girl by Nick Hornby this morning. It's brilliant!"

I loved this book, its on my wishlist (I read a library co..."

Ooh, yes, there must be something you would like that I have in my piles!

[Marianne]

@ Carolyn: is your BM wishlist current? There are a few there I can do for you....

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished Libriomancer by Jim C. Hines. Excellent:)
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[B the BookAddict]

Nicole wrote: "I just finished At the Water's Edge and have started All the Light We Cannot See"

Snap! I have just this weekend started and finished both these books. All the Light We Cannot See tore at my heart.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Finished my current audiobook today The Collector by Nora Roberts.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Marianne]

I'm nearing the end of my brick Flood of Fire but still enjoying it, just a bit heavy to carry when I'm out walking...

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

I'm struggling through A Spool of Blue Thread, it's not that it's not well written or anything like that.,, it's just a bit tedious, without any real excitement going on :/
I am determined to finish it however, and I have, in the meantime started reading This House of Grief by Helen Garner, which is a terribly sad but interesting contrast.

[Vicki]

Phrynne wrote: "Finished Bitter Nothings by Vicki Tyley.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Phrynne, I'm chuffed to bits that you enjoyed Bitter Nothings. Thanks so much for the review! :)

[Sally906]

seem to be finishing books before I have time to say I'm reading them lately - but right now I am reading:

I am reading:
No Ghouls Allowed by Victoria Laurie - I love love love this series - and just over half way through and this one is not letting me down!
Treasured Secrets by Kendall Talbot - Romantic Suspense set in Italy. Not very far in, but already been drawn into the mystery surrounding our male lead!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "seem to be finishing books before I have time to say I'm reading them lately - but right now I am reading:

I am reading:
No Ghouls Allowed by Victoria Laurie - I lov..."

I have Lost In Kakadu by Kendall Talbot which I haven't read yet - be interested in your thoughts of Treasured Secrets

[Nicole]

Dale wrote: "Nicole wrote: "I just finished At the Water's Edge and have started All the Light We Cannot See"

What did you think of At the Water's Edge Nicole?"

It certainly wasn't what I expected, Dale, however I enjoyed the 'village' glimpse of Scotland during the war and the quirky inclusion of the Loch Ness monster. I found the relationship triangle didn't quite ring true for me but it was a good read.

[Dale]

Nicole wrote: "Dale wrote: "Nicole wrote: "I just finished At the Water's Edge and have started All the Light We Cannot See"

What did you think of [book:At the Water's Edge|232099..."

Thanks for answering Nicole. I do agree about the triangle.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

One of my readathon reads - Escape from Witchwood Hollow by Jordan Elizabeth 5★s

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

[Sharon]

Just finished Leap by Myfanwy Jones - excellent! Set in Melbourne with a trip to Sale and Lakes Entrance as well. Great story. Loved it...
Just starting Gang of Four by Liz Byrski....set in WA.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Another one from the readathon weekend - Where They Found Her by Kimberly McCreight 4.5★s

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

[Suz]

Behind on my reviews and read this refreshing little number, written by my favourite author growing up! P.S. Longer Letter Later. Nice change from serious stuff. Here's my review:

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

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "I'm struggling through A Spool of Blue Thread, it's not that it's not well written or anything like that.,, it's just a bit tedious, without any real excitement goin..."

I'm well past the dnf stage Rita, it got slightly more interesting at around the 75% mark so I will just push on and get it finished. As I mentioned, its not a badly written book...just a bit tedious.

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "

I have Lost In Kakadu by Kendall Talbot which I haven't read yet - be interested in your thoughts of Treasured Secrets
..."

I enjoyed Lost In Kakadu was a lot of depth to it, and real character growth, despite the light and fluffy feel. I am enjoying Treasured Secrets - I suspect there is going to be some gritty parts in this book too!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "

I have Lost In Kakadu by Kendall Talbot which I haven't read yet - be interested in your thoughts of Treasured Secrets
..."

I enjoyed Lost In Kakadu was a lot of ..."

That's good to know..I must move it up the list :) Thanks!

[MaryG2E]

One of the books I knocked over this past weekend of wretched weather, and which contributed to my page count for the Readathon was Book of Lost Threads by Tess Evans. I put this title on my TBR list after reading some reviews by other Aussie Readers. After a slow-ish start, it is a very worthwhile story which I greatly enjoyed. NOW, my question, dear fellow readers, do you think this book qualifies as a work of Literary Fiction?

[Stef]

Kiss the Girls and Make Them Spy: An Original Jane Bond Parody is currently making me die of laughter

[B the BookAddict]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "I'm struggling through A Spool of Blue Thread, it's not that it's not well written or anything like that.,, it's just a bit tedious, without any real excitement going on :/
I am det..."

I read it too and felt similar to you. It just didn't grab me like her other books always did. But maybe, I've just moved on from that kind of fiction, I don't know.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

MaryG2E wrote: "One of the books I knocked over this past weekend of wretched weather, and which contributed to my page count for the Readathon was [book:Book of Lost Threa..."

It was nominated for a literary award in 2011 so I would say yes Mary. If you check the book page..you can see whether they have been nominated or awarded there :)

[MaryG2E]

Brenda wrote: "MaryG2E wrote: "One of the books I knocked over this past weekend of wretched weather, and which contributed to my page count for the Readathon was [book:Bo..."

Thanks for that tip Brenda - hadn't thought to check for awards. Undoubtedly this book is an excellent family saga, but I think the quality of the book elevates it to the level of literature. It has a sophisticated narrative, juggling multiple plot lines (the 'threads') with skill, while addressing a number of social issues in a meaningful way. A very accomplished first novel, IMHO.

What this discussion leads to is the fact that I have fulfilled the requirements of the Aussie Readers June Literary Fiction challenge in the first week of the month! Not quite how I'd planned it, but what the heck!

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "Jo wrote: "I really want to read This House of Grief: The Story of a Murder Trial but there are so many reserves at the library."

Keep your name down Jo - it'll get there eventually:)"

I agree with Brenda to keep your name down, Jo. It is so worth reading :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Well I have finally finished A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler! I will have a think before writing my review.

I only started This House of Grief by Helen Garner, have read 10% and it sounds like compelling reading, though not really suitable for a readathon because it needs more focus. So I concentrated on finishing ASOBT, and now I can settle into my June reads which include the above. :))))

[Mish]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Well I have finally finished A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler! I will have a think before writing my review.

I only started This House of Grief by ..."

Wonderful Julie. I'll look forward to hearing what you think

[Tim]

I just finished Storm of Steel by Ernst Jünger and I wrote a short review.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

MaryG2E wrote: "Brenda wrote: "MaryG2E wrote: "One of the books I knocked over this past weekend of wretched weather, and which contributed to my page count for the Readathon was [bookcover:Book of Lost Threads|79..."

Well done! You'll have to read my selections for me;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm currently reading My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman and although it took me some time to get into (putting it aside to read others) I'm quite enjoying it now:)

[Marianne]

MaryG2E wrote: "Brenda wrote: "MaryG2E wrote: "One of the books I knocked over this past weekend of wretched weather, and which contributed to my page count for the Readathon was [bookcover:Book of Lost Threads|79..."

I loved that book, MaryG2E, and her next one too.

[Jo]

Brenda wrote: "I'm currently reading My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman and although it took me some time to get into (putting it aside to read oth..."

I enjoyed A Man Called Ove

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I loved that one too Jo!

[[deleted user]]

I am reading A Whisper of Leaves by Ashley Capes. He gets down to the heart of the matter in whatever form he writes. His poetic training has served him well.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

G. wrote: "I am reading A Whisper of Leaves by Ashley Capes. He gets down to the heart of the matter in whatever form he writes. His poetic training has served him well."

Welcome to the group G...enjoy browsing the threads:)

[MaryG2E]

Brenda wrote: "MaryG2E wrote: "Brenda wrote: "MaryG2E wrote: "One of the books I knocked over this past weekend of wretched weather, and which contributed to my page count for the Readathon was [bookcover:Book of..."

No,I couldn't Brenda, cos you're the one who's fast as lightning!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha!! But I haven't started yet Mary!