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message 1851: by Maggi (new)

Maggi Andersen I'm reading What Happens In London by Julia Quinn. I like her chatty style. It's sweet and romantic.


message 1852: by Khenan (new)

Khenan Bragador | 140 comments Reading The Old Man in the Corner as a part of the winter challenge. The two parts that i have read were very similar..hoping it was just a coincidence :D
Also pixed up 5 or so books for the winter challenge from the lifeline bookfest for 50c each so :D


message 1853: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79993 comments Mod
Well done Khenan!! That's a fabulous bonus..50c each >.<


message 1854: by Lesley (new)

Lesley | 328 comments I've also never read a Jodie Picoult. I think I would like them though. Which would be best to start with?


message 1855: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79993 comments Mod
Nineteen Minutes is IMO one of her best! Also My Sister's Keeper is really good. They'd be a good couple to start on Lesley! :)


message 1856: by Lesley (new)

Lesley | 328 comments Thanks Brenda, I'll keep an eye out for those at the library.


message 1857: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79993 comments Mod
My pleasure :)


message 1858: by [deleted user] (new)

those two are the only ones I liked so I would say start there! I liked sisters keeper more then 19 minutes


message 1859: by Tango (new)

Tango | 290 comments I've just started Bereft by Chris Womersley and after fifty pages know that I am going to love this book. He has a very lyrical style of writing and it is pretty easy to just read one more chapter so it won't take long on a wet long weekend. This book is short listed for the Miles Franklin Award.


message 1860: by Lesley (new)

Lesley | 328 comments Thanks Melanie.
Started reading Song of Solomon last night, though not for the winter challenge.


message 1861: by Amber (new)

Amber (elfkingdom) | 366 comments I'm now reading another history book: Catherine de Medici, by Leonie Frieda. I've never read anything of hers before, but this book is very well written and I'm learning so much more about Catherine than the murderess and poisoner history has painted her as.


message 1862: by ★ Jess (new)

★ Jess  | 3071 comments Just started The Warlock by Michael Scott


message 1863: by Dale (new)

Dale Renton (dalerenton) Finished reading Hood (King Raven, #1) by Stephen R. Lawhead . Not quite what I expected in several ways, so used a little of the long weekend to add a review - here : http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...


message 1864: by Neko (new)

Neko Life of Pi started this :)


message 1865: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79993 comments Mod
Oooo!! Let me know what you think.....:)


message 1866: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79993 comments Mod
I've just started The Man Who Broke into Auschwitz..saw a review about it on the Today show a little while ago, and so I got it from my library!


message 1867: by [deleted user] (new)

Dale wrote: "Finished reading Hood (King Raven, #1) by Stephen R. Lawhead. Not quite what I expected in several ways, so used a little of the long weekend to add a review - here : http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."

i thought the book was ok. haven't read the other two though.


message 1868: by ★ Jess (new)

★ Jess  | 3071 comments Laura, ive been meaning to read that for ages. Let me know what you think.

Brenda, Ive heard of the story-but not the book-before. Let me know your thoughts too.


message 1869: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79993 comments Mod
Jess, I'm only a little way in, but so far it's got my interest. I only put it down last night, cos I couldn't keep my eyes open!


message 1870: by Neko (new)

Neko I'll let you guys know what I think :) So far so good but I've heard some people love it only in the 3rd part. Will be interesting to see what I discover overal :)


message 1871: by Neko (new)

Neko Brenda wrote: "I've just started The Man Who Broke into Auschwitz..saw a review about it on the Today show a little while ago, and so I got it from my library!"

Lemme know what you think of this book..It's got my interest but still not sure :o!


message 1872: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79993 comments Mod
Will do :)


message 1873: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79993 comments Mod
Link didn't work Michael!! ;)


message 1874: by Neko (new)

Neko Michael wrote: "Just finished this one Brave Girl Eating The Inspirational True Story of One Family's Battle with Anorexia by Harriet Brown

My review:http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."


No work :s


message 1875: by Neko (new)

Neko Michael wrote: "Edited should work now."

Cool..Looks interesting read added to my TBR.


message 1876: by Neko (new)

Neko Ahh okies..I noticed different cover as well. Does seem like a rather interesting book to read though overal.


message 1877: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79993 comments Mod
Another one like that Michael is Bronte's Story. I've had it for awhile, and read it ages ago, but it was heartbreaking...you might be interested in reading it as well.


message 1878: by Mish (new)

Mish | 3601 comments I have just finished City of Bones. Absolutely loved it. Now I'm starting the second book City of Ashes


message 1879: by Mish (new)

Mish | 3601 comments It's sooo good Carmel, I can't seem to stop at one :)


message 1880: by Mish (new)

Mish | 3601 comments No I didn't go to her signing. I'm so disappointed now. I wanted to read the series before she came but it didn't happen :(

I heard you had a really great time thou :)


message 1881: by [deleted user] (new)

did you guys see the cast jace? in the movies


message 1882: by Mish (new)

Mish | 3601 comments I just check the net Melanie. Jamie Campbell Bower is playing Jace. Mmmmm not sure if I like him. I think they could have got someone better for that role. I like Lily Collins for Clary...she's pretty :)


message 1883: by [deleted user] (new)

I'm reading a just-finished manuscript by an Aussie author, a wonderful book for tweens about a dragon who loses his powers and becomes a boy. It is absolutely fantastic. I can't tell you the name or author yet since the book hasn't even been submitted, but I have a good feeling about this one so I think you'll hear more soon. :)

Meanwhile, I've finished reading my way through all the Sookie Stackhouse novels (so far), and am back onto Cat's Eye by Margaret Atwood , which is fabulous.


message 1884: by Lesley (new)

Lesley | 328 comments Just started Black and Blue


message 1885: by Cathy (new)

Cathy | 123 comments Lesley wrote: "I've also never read a Jodie Picoult. I think I would like them though. Which would be best to start with?"

I first read Second Glance and it got me hooked - I have read quite a few and liked them all but My Sisters Keeper is really good, Tenth Circle and the Pact less so IMO.


message 1886: by Bronwyn (new)

Bronwyn Rykiert | 315 comments I have just finsihed listening to Flying Too High - this series is a lot of fun so far. I am currently listening to Ever After by Nora Roberts and Black Out and reading Cross Your Heart and I am enjoying all of them.


message 1887: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 | 87 comments I have got two books on the boil right now The Blood of Flowers by Anita Amirrezvani and The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

Enjoying both


message 1888: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79993 comments Mod
Ooohhh!!! 768 pages Michael...you're brave ;)


message 1889: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79993 comments Mod
Hope you enjoy it!! :)


message 1890: by Michael (new)

Michael (knowledgelost) I just read the childrens book Go the Fuck to Sleep; it was amuzing but listening to Samuel L Jackson narrate was even better.


message 1891: by Dee-Ann (new)

Dee-Ann | 644 comments Knowledge Lost wrote: "I just read the childrens book Go the Fuck to Sleep; it was amuzing but listening to Samuel L Jackson narrate was even better."

I read about this in the NT News on the weekend, which is saying something. Sounds like a fun book.


message 1892: by Michael (new)

Michael (knowledgelost) Dee-Ann wrote: "I read about this in the NT News on the weekend, which is saying something. Sounds like a fun book"

If you are interested you can hear it here http://youtu.be/CFuyE_VBeO8, it does have an age restriction on it, so you have to sign into a +18 youtube account


message 1893: by Louise (new)

Louise (louisecc) | 192 comments Bronwyn wrote: "I have just finsihed listening to Flying Too High - this series is a lot of fun so far. I am currently listening to Ever After by Nora Roberts and Black Out and readin..."

I love the Phryne Fisher series. I've just finished Dead Man's Chest. :)


message 1894: by Lesley (new)

Lesley | 328 comments This morning started The Boat by Nam Le


message 1895: by Maggie (new)

Maggie I'm currently reading and enjoying Dear Fatty.


message 1896: by Louise (new)

Louise (louisecc) | 192 comments I enjoyed this one too!


message 1897: by Neko (new)

Neko Maggie wrote: "I'm currently reading and enjoying Dear Fatty."

That's on my TBR after seeing it in Big W reccently!


message 1898: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79993 comments Mod
Laura wrote: "Maggie wrote: "I'm currently reading and enjoying Dear Fatty."

That's on my TBR after seeing it in Big W reccently!"


I'm afraid I didn't enjoy it, but that's only my opinion!


message 1899: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79993 comments Mod
I have finished The Man Who Broke into Auschwitz and thoroughly enjoyed it..my review is here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I'm about to start Before I Go to Sleep.


message 1900: by Adhityani (last edited Jun 17, 2011 03:16AM) (new)

Adhityani (dhitri) I just finished my first book of the Winter challenge, Ann Patchett's State of Wonder. I was so looking forward to this book, the premise of the story was intriguing, but I must say it was a huge let down. Nevertheless I still valued this book and gave it 3 stars. Here's my review:

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


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