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Had a look at this, as I lov..."
I like vampires but this particular series never said "Read me" to me. Maybe I should have a look at it:)
Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Veronica wrote: "Marianne wrote: "I'm on the latest book (borrowed from the library) of this addictive series, The Shadows, a brick but a good read..."Had a look at..."
I feel physically sick just thinking about it :(
Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Veronica wrote: "Marianne wrote: "I'm on the latest book (borrowed from the library) of this addictive series, The Shadows, a brick but a good read..."I like vampires but this particular series never said "Read me" to me. Maybe I should have a look at it:) ..."
Not something I would have picked either, but nothing like the Twilight series. A friend got me onto these, and, as I said, addictive. I also read the offshoot series, Fallen Angels. And you do need to start at the beginning, or it makes a lot less sense.
Started the just published 2/7/15 and my newly bought The Dust that Falls from Dreams by Louis de Bernières. This guy wrote the brilliant Birds Without Wings.
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What are you thinking Jools?
Brenda wrote: "We have a new thread for sharing your reviews now:) So just tell us all what you're currently reading in this thread, and your reviews will go in the other thread...https://www.goodreads.com/topi..."
Excellent idea from Veronica. It's one that all my overseas groups use and works really well.
Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Currently reading The Quality of Silence by Rosamund Lupton for my July challenge."What are you thinking Jools?"
Too soon to say just yet Brenda, I only really got started on it late yesterday and didn't get far in. Will have a read this morning though and keep you posted.
About three quarters through Outlander and it is really loooong. With very little reference to the whole time travel thing, really just historical romance which is not really my usual genre. Must finish it soon.
I'm 2/3 way through The Apprentice by Tess Gerritsen and the tension is building so much I'll explode if something doesn't happen soon! Hard to put the book down now and start the working day.
Carolyn wrote: "I'm 2/3 way through The Apprentice by Tess Gerritsen and the tension is building so much I'll explode if something doesn't happen soon! Hard to put the book down now ..."Lol...you'll rush through your work today Carolyn! ;)
Sure will Jools! Can't wait to get on that train and get back to the book!
Tango wrote: "About three quarters through Outlander and it is really loooong. With very little reference to the whole time travel thing, really just historical romance which is not really my usual ..."The series does cover some prime historical moments and people if you want to keep reading.
I have hardly been doing any reading the last few days while my grandson has been visiting. But managed to get started on The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman - took me a few chapters to settle into it but am hooked now!
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That one is a short but very enjoyable read Sally:)
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Oh I loved that one Sharon!! Such a good story:)
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I hesitated over that one Veronica...I'll be interested in your final thoughts:)
I have been very slow with my reading lately due to more separation drama. I am reading these three right now:
(finally!),
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@Keira Hopefully, your life will start to run smoothly soon. Wishing you only good things in the future.
Oh thanks B. Hopefully after tonight I won't have to see him until the divorce application in March next year and then never again after that. I am trying desperately to get my reading back on track! Lol.
Kiera wrote: "Oh thanks B. Hopefully after tonight I won't have to see him until the divorce application in March next year and then never again after that. I am trying desperately to get my reading back on trac..."It's good you have your books to keep you distracted. Hope all goes smoothly for you and you can move on.
Brenda wrote: "Veronica wrote: "I'm reading Tom Houghton by Todd Alexander and really enjoying it so far."I hesitated over that one Veronica...I'll be interested in your final t..."
Not what I would normally read but hey I read a vampire book a couple of weeks ago so I'm really branching out lol.
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(finally!), [bookcover:City of Heavenly Fire|8755..."All the best Kiera:)
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I hesitated over that one Veronica...I'll be interested ..."
LOL! Good for you:) I think I've had my fill of vampires though;)
I have just finished The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman - which I really enjoyed, and have almost finished The Ship by Antonia Honeywell which is a YA Dystopian at the start - but it fast turning into a Utopian novel, which is a society that is not much better! Anyhow, I've now picked up two more books Thin Blood by Vicki Tyley and The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory
Finished The Silent Sister review here https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Now looking for the next read.
Just finished The Quality of Silence by Rosamund Lupton, and now starting Gypsy Cradle: a psychic paranormal thriller by Andrea Drew, both are for my July challenge.
Suzanne wrote: "Loved this! All Good Deeds. Lucy Kendall is one cool chick. My review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
I got that book for Christmas! I haven't read it yet though, will do soon hopefully :)
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I just started reading
by Kerry Greenwood a couple of days ago. My Mum has always been an enormous Kerry Greenwood fan and has read all of her Phryne Fisher books as well as all of the Corinna Chapman ones, but I've not really tried her out. I think thats because she's quite hard to get here in the UK. But I am loving it! It is so nice to have some specifically Australian humour (the description of "forearms like Shane Warne" is one I appreciated). I am going to have to resist buying the next in the series because they cost about £12.00 a book here ($24.00 which is really expensive. Most books here cost £6.00) and my Mum has the entire series back in Adelaide. But how am I going to be able to wait until October??
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I'm a bit over half-way through Shadow on the Crown by Patricia Bracewell. A story of the Normans and Danes in the 1100s it's kept me turning the pages.
I'm about 1/3 of the way through The Calvanni by Chris McMahon for review. A truly appalling cover, yet turning into a very good read. Detailed world building and politics. I also took a sneek peek at my next ARC The Contrary Tale of the Butterfly Girl: From the Peculiar Adventures of John Lovehart, Esq., Volume 2 I REALLY shouldn't have, as it's as wonderful as I thought it would be and I foresee a weeked of little writing and LOTS of reading....
I'm halfway through the latest Maisie Dobbs book, A Dangerous Place borrowed from the library until in comes out in a more affordable paperback.
This morning I read a very quick and beautiful little true short story Puri: In Search of Paradise by Robin Craig Clark, it's an ideal children's story with the gorgeous artwork being done by the author's sister. 5*s
I have just finished The Happiest Refugee: A Memoir. It was an eye opener. I don't know why it took me so long to read this book.
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That was a great book Jo:)
Just about to start The Long, Hot Summer, and in the middle of The Ugly Man (Novella) : A Dani Lancing Story on my tablet
Marianne wrote: "Just about to start The Long, Hot Summer, and in the middle of The Ugly Man (Novella) : A Dani Lancing Story on my tablet"I really enjoyed The Ugly Man (Novella) : A Dani Lancing Story Marianne and am planning on getting through all of P.D. Viner's books in the near future.
Jo wrote: "I have just finished The Happiest Refugee: A Memoir. It was an eye opener. I don't know why it took me so long to read this book."My husband read this recently and really enjoyed it. He likes to fill me in on books as he reads so I feel like I've already read it also.
I am currently reading To Kill A Mocking bird so that I can read Harper Lee's new book.
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To Kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Lee
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Had a look at this, as I love a good series, ..."
Haha! Veronica as soon as I see that word I bypass too!