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[Kim BookGirl]

Just about to start Three Dollars by Elliot Perlman

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kim wrote: "Just about to start Three Dollars by Elliot Perlman"

Three Dollars by Elliot Perlman

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "Marianne wrote: "about halfway through Ash Island, good isn't it, Brenda!"

I haven't got it yet Marianne! My first went astray according to the publicist. So she has sent me anothe..."

Oh pooh!
well, when you do get to it.....it's good!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks :) I thought it would be! I hope it's there when we get home as I'm going to see him soon and would like his signature on both that and Crucifixion Creek

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Just started Blonde Hair, Blue Eyes by Karin Slaughter

[Marianne]

Well, that won't take you long!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It hasn't ;) About to do the review!

[Neko]

@Sally - Ohhh..I want to now read all other books by Lisa See since this one has really pulled me in..So far it's very chatty and each charter has an unknown about them which i suspect I'll soon know more about. Shame about Shanghai Girls tho :/

[Andrea]

Laura wrote: "@Sally - Ohhh..I want to now read all other books by Lisa See since this one has really pulled me in..So far it's very chatty and each charter has an unknown about them which i suspect I'll soon kn..."

Lisa See is one of my favourite authors, but I have to say that Shanghai Girls didn't really grab me either.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Currently reading Australia's Most Murderous Prison: Behind the Walls of Goulburn Jail by James Phelps

[B the BookAddict]

Kim wrote: "Just about to start Three Dollars by Elliot Perlman"

Have you read his The Street Sweeper? It's one of my only two books of the decade.

[Sally906]

I have a few books on the go as per usual:


Killer Summer!: A Sampler of Seaside "Shorties" by Sara M. Barton et al – I am enjoying the light and fluffy mystery/thrillers that all have a 'sea' theme.

The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo – she is a new writer for me – I am not very far into the story but enjoying it so far.

The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks – to be honest I have tried to read some of her previous books and they have all been DNFs for me (Caleb’s Crossing; March) – this is a review copy that I requested as I really liked the sound of the subject matter (King David from the bible - a historical look rather than a religious look) so I am really going to try. Haven’t got off the first few pages though – will have to make a concerted effort to get stuck into it this weekend because it has just been released.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

I'm getting through Crossover, got Children of Time lined up next.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "I have a few books on the go as per usual:


Killer Summer!: A Sampler of Seaside "Shorties" by [author:Sara M. ..."

My suggestion for TSC Sally would be to not read others at the same time...reason being it needs concentration and an indepth reading. I hope you enjoy...I loved it!

[Dale]

Currently reading The One Good Thing: A Novel.
Interesting start

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "My suggestion for TSC Sally would be to not read others at the same time...reason being it needs concentration and an indepth reading. I hope you enjoy...I loved it! ..."

Oh dear - 'concentration and in-depth reading' - not inspiring me ;)

Have it earmarked for Saturday afternoon.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It's not a hard read Sally, far from it; it just needs concentration:)

[B the BookAddict]

I've finished The Heat of Betrayal by Douglas Kennedy. No review forthcoming as I've been half reading another book, also based in Morocco, at the same time and managed to confuse myself a little. But happy to report, another 4★ book from one of my modern favourite writers.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

B the BookAddict wrote: "I've finished The Heat of Betrayal by Douglas Kennedy. No review forthcoming as I've been half reading another book, also based in Morocco, at the same time and manag..."

You're a sausage - reading two that are similar at the same time Bette!!! lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have started this morning Three Lives Down, the latest by Rachel Amphlett - right into the action!

[Carolyn]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "I'm reading Armada by Ernest Cline. I was concerned as it has been slammed a fair bit in reviews, but I think it's a whole lot of fun."

That's good to hear Rita. I bought it too as I loved Ready Player One but have yet to read it.

[Carolyn]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "RitaSkeeter wrote: "I'm reading Armada by Ernest Cline. I was concerned as it has been slammed a fair bit in reviews, but I think it's a whole lot of ..."

Me neither but that didn't bother me in RPO (although I do have two boys now in their 20s so I'm at least familiar with gaming). I enjoyed all the cultural references in RPO - many going back to my teenage years!

[B the BookAddict]

Brenda wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "I've finished The Heat of Betrayal by Douglas Kennedy. No review forthcoming as I've been half reading another book, also based in Morocco, a...

You're a sausage - reading two that are similar at the same time Bette!!! lol"

I know, Brenda:) That will teach me to be greedy when I get a new book delivered.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Maybe a re-read is in order Bette?

[Dale]

Currently reading Mr Chen's Emporium which is an Aussie book. Enjoying it so far.

[Neko]

Orange Is the New Black - I finished watching the series sooo I thought I'd pick up the book as I didn't realise the show was based on a true story...So far it's good! :D

I also finished reading When Fraser Met Billy: An Autistic Boy, a Rescue Cat, and the Transformative Power of Animal Connections which I found I couldn't put down and raced through it.

I've still got two other books on the go as well which I've mentioned before.

[B the BookAddict]

Brenda wrote: "Maybe a re-read is in order Bette?"

I think that's true, Brenda. But the other The Time in Between is over 600 pages and that would need a re-read too:(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

B the BookAddict wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Maybe a re-read is in order Bette?"

I think that's true, Brenda. But the other The Time in Between is over 600 pages and that would need a re-read too:("

LOL!!!

[Sally906]

Between Friday evening and today lunch time I finished the following:
The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks (2★s); Killer Summer!: A Sampler of Seaside "Shorties" by Sara M. Barton (4★s); The Drowned Kingdomby Kate Forsyth (4★s); Touch Not the Cat by Mary Stewart (3★s) and Princesses Don't Get Fat by Aya Ling (4★s)

I am now reading IT Can Be Dangerous by Ita Ryan; The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo and The Cat at the WallThe Cat at the Wall by Deborah Ellis

[Marianne]

wow, were you having your own private readathon?
well done!

[Sally906]

Marianne wrote: "wow, were you having your own private readathon?
well done!"

Just a lazy weekend - no housework, now going out - no grumpy grandchildren - just kicked back and relaxed.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Marianne wrote: "wow, were you having your own private readathon?
well done!"

Just a lazy weekend - no housework, now going out - no grumpy grandchildren - just kicked back and relaxed."

Sounds divine!!

[Carolyn]

Sally906 wrote: "Between Friday evening and today lunch time I finished the following:
The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks (2★s); [book:Killer Summer!: A Sampler of Seaside "Shorti..."

Wow Sally!!

[B the BookAddict]

I've just finished The Time in Between which I partly ruined for myself by reading another book also set in Morocco at the same time. TTIB deserves to be read singularly. It provides for the reader a wonderful insightful look at Spain and Morocco in the 1930s, setting in place events the involvement of the Germans as they struggled to influence the Spanish government. In the middle of all this, is Sira, a talented seamstress who finds herself in the unenviable position of spying for the British government who are also jostling for Spain's favours. 4.5★

[K]

Finished . Now reading & continuing with on my iPhone.

[Marianne]

I am very much enjoying Recipes for Love and Murder: A Tannie Maria Mystery but it's making me hungry...

[Veronica ⭐️]

Currently reading Natural Born Keller and loving it.
I'm a huge Amanda Keller fan. Lots of reminiscing through the 70's 80's and 90's love it!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm going to start Lost Girls by Angela Marsons next:)

[B the BookAddict]

Started Watch the Lady by Elizabeth Fremantle: historical fact/fiction about Lady Penelope Devereux.

[K]

I finished . 4 stars. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "I'm going to start Lost Girls by Angela Marsons next:)"

I have that one too Brenda. Will have to read it before the end of the month - sounds good :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm part way in and loving it Carolyn! Full on action the same as the first two in the series:) Kim Stone is a kick-ass detective!!

[Carolyn]

Excellent! Looking forward to it!

[B the BookAddict]

I'm about midway thru Watch the Lady by Elizabeth Fremantle; the story of Penelope Devereux, cousin and lady's maid to Elizabeth I. She was also the sister of Robert Devereux, earl of Essex who infamously plotted the Earl of Essex Rebellion and lost his head for treason. Essex implicated Penelope in the conspiracy but she was escaped punishment. Penelope was the muse of the poet Philip Sidney who referred to her as Stella in his sonnets.

[Andrea]

I'm having an unexpected day at home, so for a change of pace I will dive into Deadly Messengers. Looking forward to it!

[Virginia]

I've juest finished Mark of the Loon by Molly Green -- a light mystery, with moments of unexpected depth. Review pending. But I've just picked up The Quiet Woman by Terence Faherty and I'm IN LOVE with the writing. Maybe I should stop reading mystery fiction and start reading literary fiction (with mystery elements like this one). So far it's a delight.

[Sonam]

I'm currently reading Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith and loving it so far!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sonam wrote: "I'm currently reading Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith and loving it so far!"

Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith

[Sally906]

Reading IT Can Be Dangerous by Ita Ryan.

A must read cosyish murder mystery for anyone who works in IT - you will recognise so many of your work colleagues here :)

[Leonie]

I've just started Perdido Street Station by China Miéville - it's my first Miéville novel.