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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Veronica wrote: "Last night I started The Wonder Lover I'm finding it darkly humorous. Or is that just my wierd sense of humour."

You're not weird Veronica:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have started Salt Creek by Lucy Treloar and am not far in yet...but it's fascinating the way it's written!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "I have started Salt Creek by Lucy Treloar and am not far in yet...but it's fascinating the way it's written!"

You beat me to it, I've got that earmarked for my 2nd read in the August challenge Brenda with The Secret Years by Barbara Hannay 1st.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm trying to get all the ones due for publication on the 1st August read and reviewed Jools:) This is the last I have now!!!

You'll beat me to The Secret Years though it will be read soon too:)

[B the BookAddict]

Thanks to our Sally Howes, I'm reading a non-fiction Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff; thankfully, there's not a Liz or Richard in sight:P

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Finally finished The Fractal Prince, now onto The Necromancer, which I'm reading along with a friend.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "I'm reading The Beast's Garden by Kate Forsyth. It's the book I've been counting down to since last year and... I am underwhelmed :("

Oh no!!!!! Maybe it'll improve Rita! I hope so for your sake...

[Veronica ⭐️]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "I'm reading The Beast's Garden by Kate Forsyth. It's the book I've been counting down to since last year and... I am underwhelmed :("

Maybe we just expect too much when It's had so much hype. Hope it improves for you.

[Neko]

Restarted The Valley of Amazement since I stopped reading it two years ago due to stupid reasons. I actually remember more than I thought sooooo it's kinda hard to reread but I suspect as the chapters grow I'll have forgotten more...I never finished it either which this time I shall.

[Suzie]

I've just started H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald and I'm a bit surprised. I thought it would be more focussed on the science and less tugging on the heart-strings. I notice now that some GR reviews have actually likened it to Eat Pray Love. Has anyone here read it and have an opinion to share? Should I persevere?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Suzie wrote: "I've just started H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald and I'm a bit surprised. I thought it would be more focussed on the science and less tugging on the heart-strings. I notice now that some GR revie..."

H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald

Eat, Pray, Love

[Sally]

B the BookAddict wrote: "Thanks to our Sally Howes, I'm reading a non-fiction Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff; thankfully, there's not a Liz or Richard in sight:P"

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did, Bette!

[B the BookAddict]

I love it, Sally. I'm savouring every word and imagining every scene, so many things about Cleopatra and ancient Egypt during her reign that I did not know. It is truly a real history lesson if you care to read slow enough to read and absorb each and every word. I am so impressed Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff

[Sally906]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "The Beast's Garden picked up - thank goodness, as it was only sitting on a 2 for the first half, and I couldn't believe I was going to give something of Kate Foryth's a 2."

Glad to hear. Haven't started my copy yet - I have very high hopes :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm absolutely loving Adrift by Paul Griffin at the moment!

[Sally906]

I am reading A Want of Kindness: A Novel of Queen Anne by Joanne Limburg is an ARC.

I am also reading Murder on the Bucket List by Elizabeth Perona which is another ARC that has been sitting on my TBR pile for a while but is already released so I am a bit behind :)

[Vicki]

"His tattoos leap and snarl on his forearms and chest." – Life or Death

I've just started Life or Death by Michael Robotham. I love his word pictures. ;)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Vicki wrote: ""His tattoos leap and snarl on his forearms and chest." – Life or Death

I've just started Life or Death by Michael Robotham. I love his word picture..."

Yes -he's good:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Love that one Vicki!

[Carolyn]

I'm reading an ARC from NG, The Blue: A Novel by Lucy Clarke. It's a mystery about a yacht whose crew have vanished. Very good so far.

Also started At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon, a series Phrynne recommended in her reviews. I love the characters and the small town life.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I hope you enjoy the Mitford books. They are a bit like comfort food:)

[Carolyn]

Phrynne wrote: "I hope you enjoy the Mitford books. They are a bit like comfort food:)"

The small town life reminds me very much of the villages inhabited by GK Chesterton's Father Brown and Agatha Christie's Miss Marple. I feel like I'm waiting for a murder to happen even though I know it won't!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Just finished The Secret Years by Barbara Hannay a nice romantic family saga set in far North QLD. and Cornwall. 5★s
Review to come.

Now reading In the Quiet by Eliza Henry-Jones.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Carolyn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I hope you enjoy the Mitford books. They are a bit like comfort food:)"

The small town life reminds me very much of the villages inhabited by GK Chesterton's Father Brown and Agath..."

Have you read anything by Miss Read? My mother loves her and I have to admit to rather enjoying them too. Also village life.

[Kathryn]

Phrynne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I hope you enjoy the Mitford books. They are a bit like comfort food:)"

The small town life reminds me very much of the villages inhabited by GK Chesterton's Father..."

I love the Miss Read books - they are definitely soothing books! I haven't read any of Jan Karon's though. Not yet, anyway!

[Carolyn]

Phrynne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I hope you enjoy the Mitford books. They are a bit like comfort food:)"

The small town life reminds me very much of the villages inhabited by GK Chesterton's Father..."

No I haven't done across those. Have to check out Abe books and see if there are still some around.

[Noelene]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Just finished The Secret Years by Barbara Hannay a nice romantic family saga set in far North QLD. and Cornwall. 5★s
Review to come.

Now reading [book:In the Quiet..."

Currently reading In the Quiet t book also. Be interested in what you think of it. I like the format of no chapters.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Noelene wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Just finished The Secret Years by Barbara Hannay a nice romantic family saga set in far North QLD. and Cornwall. 5★s
Review to come.

Now reading [b..."

Ooh you are well ahead of me Noelene so we can compare notes ;)

[Dale]

Phrynne wrote: "I hope you enjoy the Mitford books. They are a bit like comfort food:)"

And we all need that from time to time!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

So true. My other source of comfort reading is Georgette Heyer. I have all her books ready and waiting in case of a time of need:)

[Marianne]

rereading To Kill a Mockingbird as my reserve of Go Set a Watchman is ready to collect at the library.

[Noelene]

Starting to count the number of times quiet is used in the story. Only a small niggle at this time.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Noelene wrote: "Starting to count the number of times quiet is used in the story. Only a small niggle at this time."

In what story Noelene?

[Noelene]

In the Quiet, Same book as Julie is currently reading.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

In the Quiet by Eliza Henry-Jones

[K]

I finished and how beautiful this book is!

[Tango]

Part way through The Sisters Brothers. A really engaging and original story and style of writing.

[Virginia]

When the Tide Turnedby ML Eaton. Only just started but the beginning has really hooked me. She writes very unusual time-slip mysteries with a historical element. Her first book is When the Clocks Stopped. Both books have won a BRAG Medallion.

[Ryan]

I've just started reading Antwerp by Roberto Bolaño. It's not bad but a bit frustrating to read. It's also very short so I should be finished soon.

[B the BookAddict]

I have The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne on my coffee table but have decided to read the author's Next of Kin first instead.

I've recently watched the movie of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas so I want to let that settle for a while in my brain before I read the book.

[Sharon]

B the BookAddict wrote: "I have The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne on my coffee table but have decided to read the author's Next of Kin first instead.

I've recently wa..."

I haven't read the The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne either, Bette. I did watch the movie quite some time ago. Such a moving and powerful movie. Look forward to seeing what you think of the book :)

[Sally906]

B the BookAddict wrote: "I have The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne on my coffee table but have decided to read the author's Next of Kin first instead.

I've recently wa..."

I sobbed and sobbed and sobbed over the movie - have never been game to pick up the book!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have just started Barbara Hannay's latest - The Secret Years and I'm loving it so far!

[Veronica ⭐️]

Im starting King of Souls by Matthew Ballard
It has been on my TBR for 6 months. Can't believe how quick that time has gone.

[B the BookAddict]

Sally906 wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "I have The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne on my coffee table but have decided to read the author's Next of Kin first i...

I sobbed and sobbed and sobbed over the movie - have never been game to pick up the book!"

I must admit I cried buckets at the end of the movie. Could be why subconsciously I've decided to read another John Boyne book first. I am excited that I've lined up a John Boyne marathon. The guy is an Irish writer and aren't they just among the best story tellers?

[★ Jess]

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote. I chose it as the subject of my 3000 word essay for one of my law electives. Finally a uni essay about something interesting!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

★ Jess wrote: "In Cold Blood by Truman Capote. I chose it as the subject of my 3000 word essay for one of my law electives. Finally a uni essay about something interesting!"

I absolutely loved (if that's the right word for this book) it!!

[Tracy]

I'm currently reading Bronze Magic by Jenny Ealey. Epic Fantasy so far without the elves and orcs (yay!) and some new twists on the woodland creatures / people. Interesting

[Marianne]

I finished rereading To Kill a Mockingbird. I forgot how good it was. Only the second time I've read it, and I liked it even more this time, so this is obviously a book that deserves multiple readings. My literary upbringing has been quite lacking in classics (I think this is a product of being the child of immigrant, working-class parents and doing science/maths subjects in high school).

Now something light: Maeve Binchy's Treasury but I'm only reading the stories I haven't read before.

[Sally906]

B the BookAddict wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "I have The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne on my coffee table but have decided to read the author's [book:Next of Kin..."

Yes the Irish have the gift of the gab sure enough - and can write books that tug at the heart strings!