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Adhityani "Dhitri" wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Adhityani "Dhitri" wrote: "Finished The Secret River now onto The Lieutenant. Loved The Secret River and this one looks promising!"Secret River is on..."
I only ask because the ending is worth it. If I have to tease you with a spoiler, they do escape (about half way through so you must be close to that?) and the method of escape had me on the edge of my seat. Altogether, I found it hopeful and uplifting
Just started the first in the series The Spellman Files. Recommended to me as fun, just what I'm wanting at present. But having said that I like the sound of Heart of Darfur as well. Thanks for the listing Lesley.
Reading one you won't have heard of yet, though soon to be marketed on Amazon etc. "The Bengu Years" by Dave Wellings. He's a member of our local writers group and has led an interesting life. Self published a few, like "Just Deserts" about driving across the Sahara in a Mini. The latest has him returning to Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) by motorbike and on foot, and training boxers there. Very readable, lots of fun.Monya (aka Mary)
I'm about to start reading the latest Craig Sherborne book "The Amateur Science of Love". I would add it to my "to read" list but it isn't out until June, and the ISBN 9781921758010 draws a blank. But I will add my review in June.
Carmel wrote: "
- one to look out for, especially those that loved the Hunger Games! For those interested, review on Novel Novice (one of my favourite YA sites:)http://novelnovice.c..."
I only just found a contest to win this book..And I was 1 day to late to enter..D'oh!
I am reading Bride Price by Ian Mathie - a sincere, humble factual account of his days working in Africa, living in a village just like one of the local people, speaking their language, eating their food... and becoming a foster-father to a beautiful teenager, whose future happiness is in jeopardy because the wrong man has asked for her 'bride price' or ebene. It is absorbing and says a lot about the author, simply because he describes his location and people without dwelling too much about his part in their lives so authentically and without guile. Refreshing.
Helen wrote: "I'm half wat through Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey, hasn't lived up to the hype of being the Aussie version of to Kill a Mocking Bird, but I am enjoying it so far"I read Jasper Jones and To Kill a Mocking Bird. I wouldn't think of them as similar books but entirely different. Laurel
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Carmel wrote: "
sounds like an interesting read Rosanne!"Sounds interesting to me too.
4 stars to
, an MSF nurse's account of her work in Sudan. Started
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I just finished A Killing Frost and am now starting to read Jekel Loves Hyde. It's pretty good so far.
How is everyone going with their books-per-year challenge?
How is everyone going with their books-per-year challenge?
yeah that's what I'm nervous about. Uni is definitely getting in the way, but I love reading anyway. =) The number doesn't matter.
Shelly wrote: "I just finished A Killing Frost and am now starting to read Jekel Loves Hyde. It's pretty good so far.How is everyone going with their books-per-year challenge?"
books per year..peachy! i am 11 or 12 books ahead of schedual x) I should maybe make the goal higher. How are you doing with your goal?
Really good but uni makes it hard. I read a lot on the bus though. I don't understand people who don't like reading. I love it. =) Glad you guys feel the same. None of my friends do.
I'm 3 books ahead wooo hahah
seriously hope i make it haha
@ shelly what are you studying?
seriously hope i make it haha
@ shelly what are you studying?
Bachelor of Arts majoring in film and screen and minoring in creative writing. It's fun. My last year though so I'm so excited. =)
Yeah it's exactly what I'm into. Plus my love of reading helps. lol. Are you in high school or university?
i was in uni but i dropped out...twice lol i couldn't find something i really wanted to do so i'm just taking a break for awhile. i started in a double of business and commerce then changed to journalism... was also doing some screen classes but god the lecturer was horrible..worst speaker ever!
its exciting that your in you last year!!
so much effort and your finally there :)
its exciting that your in you last year!!
so much effort and your finally there :)
Bride Price is an engaging read because the writer is so gentle, humble and does not make a big deal of his amazing abilities with the language, customs and tribal politics of the village where he goes to work. The reader is continually astounded by his generosity and patience. He really becomes an African villager!
@Melanie - yeah I've wanted to drop out quite a few times. lol. The 'teachers' are pretty shocking. They complain about their work load but don't actually do anything.
What are you currently reading?
What are you currently reading?
right at this second
but i justed finished
and i'm still going on
both are pretty good so far:) you?
but i justed finished
and i'm still going on
both are pretty good so far:) you?
Shelly wrote: "I'm reading: 
and 
."The Sword In The Stone is a lovely book. Even greater is the next, The Once And Future King, the best Arthurian novel I've ever read.
Enjoy your interesting Uni courses!
Monya (aka Mary)
thanks. I LOVE arthurian style things. Has anyone watched the BBC Merlin TV show? I've seen them and read the books they've made of them too, they're really well done.
dont even.. lol im sorry but i totally hate the merlin tv show!
pfft 17 yr old merlin and arthur lol maybe it because when i was younger i watched the old school merlin with sam neil and it was AMAZING! so now i cant watch merlin the tv show lol
pfft 17 yr old merlin and arthur lol maybe it because when i was younger i watched the old school merlin with sam neil and it was AMAZING! so now i cant watch merlin the tv show lol
The TV show definitely has episodes that are targeted towards the specific different age groups but I think it's excellent that the legend lives on and that the newer generations will know the story. I LOVE the boys and Anthony Stewart Head is amazing (go Giles! lol)
The novels are well done. They're not too descriptive but it's interesting to see the same product in the two different forms - as I'm interested in writing books and scripts.
The novels are well done. They're not too descriptive but it's interesting to see the same product in the two different forms - as I'm interested in writing books and scripts.
Shelly wrote: "thanks. I LOVE arthurian style things. Has anyone watched the BBC Merlin TV show? I've seen them and read the books they've made of them too, they're really well done."Shelley there is an "Arthuriana" group on Goodreads. You could check it out, they have good discussions.
i do love giles... i just feel the legend isn't done justice in tv series but really you should watch merlin (the old one with sam niel) its sometimes hard to find but its so wonderfully weird...that is if you haven't all ready seen it.
I've been thinking about getting into "Arthuriana" books where would be a good place to start?
I've been thinking about getting into "Arthuriana" books where would be a good place to start?
@Melanie - I don't know about 'start' but I love M.K. Hume's books. She has written a King Arthur trilogy, then the first of her Merlin trilogy has come out, and she has another two book book-series coming out soon. They are all connected but follow different characters.
Erk..I read well over 150 pages today of Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China for Autumn challenge...Soon this book will be done :D!@Michael- For some reason I really like the cover of that book! Enjoy :)
I have decided to drop William Gibson's Zero Historybecause it was just such a chore and because I mistakenly chose a title that was not sci fi for this month's sci fi challenge (even though Gibson is known for his sci fi work). So I moved on to Connie Willis' latest "duology" Blackout and All Clear which combines sci fi and historical novel as it is about time travel! It's essentially one book split into two, the publishers probably thought it was too long for them to sell it as one book! I have never read Willis' work before but this one has provoked polarizing reaction among her following - some loved the books and some just loathe it, saying that it's Willis' worst. Willis wrote about time travel in her previous work Doomsday Book and in many short stories, and her recent ones takes place in the same setting and there are similar characters (so you could say it's part of a series?).
Has anyone read Connie Willis? Would love to know what you think of her...
Melanie wrote: "i do love giles... i just feel the legend isn't done justice in tv series but really you should watch merlin (the old one with sam niel) its sometimes hard to find but its so wonderfully weird...th..."Melanie, there is an "Arthuriana" group on Goodreads. You could check it out, they have good discussions.
Michael wrote: "About to start this one 
"Have heard such good things about this book. Keen to hear what you think.
Laura wrote: "Erk..I read well over 150 pages today of Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China for Autumn challenge...Soon this book will be done :D!I finished this book, but did struggle at times with it. Gave it 3 stars. Check out my review if you like.
Adhityani "Dhitri" wrote: "I have decided to drop William Gibson's Zero Historybecause it was just such a chore and because I mistakenly chose a title that was not sci fi for this month's sci fi challenge (eve..."Havent read any of her work but have collected a few of her books ready to read. Interested to hear what you think.
Have just finished
, giving it 3 stars. Tonight will start The Poisonwood Bible. I have put My Dream of You aside for now, as had trouble getting into it.
Almost done with So Yesterday, and wondering what to read next? Tossing up betweenThe Dead-Tossed Waves, The Regulators or Liar
Not an Aussie book this time. Deanna Raybourn's Silent in the Grave. I love the accurate historical detail of Victorian society and it's a first rate murder mystery too.
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, giving it 3 stars. Tonight will start The Poisonwood Bible. I have put My Dream of You aside for now, as had ..."Just picked up The Poisonwood Bible from the library today...it's our bookclub read for this month. 'You have to persevere' I was told..so I'm not sure on this one!!
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Cruise to New Zealand...must have been relaxing :D Glad you had fun, welcome back!
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Where abouts in NZ did you go? I went there back in 2004, and LOVED it :)
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We went to Auckland. Docked there from our cruise, and spent 5 days checking it out, and the surrounding areas. We loved it, and would love to go back someday! :)
Brenda, I am up to pg 37 of
, and really liking it so far.
Halfway through Blackout--very interesting book! Love the premis of historians travelling back in time to gather data (and verify historical accounts). I am a little bothered by the narrative style--very dialogue heavy, particularly inner ones by the different characters. The pace is sluggish in parts of the book but when it picks up it's very good! I understand why some love and some loathe this book. However I must say so far the story is packed with amazing period detail of WWII unfolding in Britain (London Blitz, Dunkirk rescue etc) and love how it is all imagined and seen from the eyes of ordinary people, not from the elites commonly depicted in the popular WWII books/movies. Anyway, 200 pages to go! This should keep me up all night (and keep me from doing my uni assignments!).
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