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I just finished Plastic: A Toxic Love Story by Susan Freinkel for my July non fiction challenge. WHAT A BOOK! Absolute eye opener, this book is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (Too excited, just had to write in caps). Check out my review here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
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Fantastic review Dhitri!
Not sure what to read now? I'm tossing up between: Life of Pi by Yann Martel
In the Winter Dark by Tim Winton
The Regulators by Stephan King
The Tales of Beedle the Bard by JK Rowling
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
and finally, A Cafe in Venice by Dorian Mode
Has anyone read ANY of the above? Im honestly stuck with no idea or preference. Those books are as different as can be.
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Life of Pi by Yann Martel
In the Winter Dark by Tim Winton
The Regulators by Stephan King
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Sorry Jess, I haven't read any of them...but have Life of Pi on my TBR list (own it)...I'm sure The Regulators would be good, being Stephen King...but Neil Gaiman is extremely popular at the moment!!! Big decision :)
hjuhyuiouuuuuuuuuuy ^ That is my head hitting the keyboard at the enormity of said decision.
Just finished The Hobbit :D Having last read it maybe..10years ago, it was really great to re-read and remember it all :D Now to finally read LOTR fully :(
woops ... havne't been here for a while ... sorry !!!!just started Sandra Browns "Chill Factor" .... has anybody read that yet ????
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just started Sandra Browns "Chill Factor" .... has anybody read that yet ????"
I've read it Iris! I thoroughly enjoyed it...I read it at the end of last year, and remember finding it hard to put down. A great thriller, with lots of twists. Hope you enjoy it:)
I'm so excited! I just got Cooking the Books by Kerry Greenwood (the latest Corinna Chapman) as a review copy from Allen and Unwin. Starting today...........
Brenda wrote: "D wrote: "I just finished Plastic: A Toxic Love Story by Susan Freinkel for my July non fiction challenge. WHAT A BOOK! Absolute eye opener, this book is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (Too exc..."Thank you! The book is definitely TBR material...
I have decided to do a reading marathon and finish three non fiction books about climate change, considered the climate change "classics"l, before the new term starts next week. The books are Tim Flannery's The Weather Makers : How Man Is Changing the Climate and What It Means for Life on Earth, James Hansen's Storms of My Grandchildren: The Truth About the Coming Climate Catastrophe and Our Last Chance to Save Humanity and Nicholas Stern's Blueprint for a Safer Planet: How to Manage Climate Change and Create a New Era of Progress and Prosperity. It will be interesting how all three compare.
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ditto Dhitri!!
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I am totally gobsmacked cant believe what the family of Sarah have gone through. Makes me so angry."
Apparently that's the reaction of the majority Michael! I hopefully will get the book from my library soon...still #5 on the list:(
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Hahaha!!!
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Desperation"
Good on you Jess, you will enjoy it I'm sure:)
@ Jess I'm glad you liked Neverwhere so great isnt!
and with your list before...have you not read The Tales of Beedle the Bard or is it just a re-read because if not get on it! lol
Im currently reading Dragoneye Reborn and King Arthur: Warrior of the West
and with your list before...have you not read The Tales of Beedle the Bard or is it just a re-read because if not get on it! lol
Im currently reading Dragoneye Reborn and King Arthur: Warrior of the West
No, I haven't read it yet Melanie! Crazy, I know! I brought it on the weekend and will read it really soon!
Brenda wrote: "Iris wrote: "woops ... havne't been here for a while ... sorry !!!!just started Sandra Browns "Chill Factor" .... has anybody read that yet ????"
I've read it Iris! I thoroughly enjoyed it...I r..."
Brenda - indeed hard to put down .... house is in a mess because of just that ..... i really like it so far!
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just started Sandra Browns "Chill Factor" .... has anybody read that yet ????"
I've read it Iris! I thoroughly e..."
Bah!!! House will always wait!! LOL
Can anyone recommend a YA audio book they have listened to and really enjoyed? I'm going on a road trip so am looking to purchase a few... Thanks guys.
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Melina Marchetta's Saving Francesca, On the Jellicoe Road, Looking for Alibrandi. I've only listened to the first one, but she is Carmel's favourite YA author, and highly recommends her to everyone.
★ Jess ★ wrote: "I am now reading Desperation by Stephen King Desperation"
Ooooh, I really liked this one. I proudly have almost all of Stephen King's books and think this one is one of the better ones.
★ Jess ★ wrote: "No, I haven't read it yet Melanie! Crazy, I know! I brought it on the weekend and will read it really soon!"
:O Jess, you must read it!
Dumbledores comments are the best!
so I finished Dragoneye Reborn
It was much better then I expected it to be and it fulfilled my craving for dragons nicely :D
will be starting
in a couple of days after I get a bit more into
:O Jess, you must read it!
Dumbledores comments are the best!
so I finished Dragoneye Reborn
It was much better then I expected it to be and it fulfilled my craving for dragons nicely :D
will be starting
in a couple of days after I get a bit more into
Michelle wrote: "★ Jess ★ wrote: "I am now reading Desperation by Stephen King Desperation"
Ooooh, I really liked this one. I proudly have almost all of Stephen King's bo..."
Oh good! Im really enjoying it so far. Stephan King had me eating out of the palm of his hand by the very first sentence.
Also, let me know what you think of Graceling, Melanie...Im kinda interested in it, but not entirely.
Hi all, looking for a book about a female Australian soldier who won 5 medals, recently returned to Australia (I think.....). (it's for someone else) Can anyone give me any clues???
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Review here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."
Excellent review Michael....oh I wish I could get my copy:(
Nikki wrote: "Can anyone recommend a YA audio book they have listened to and really enjoyed? I'm going on a road trip so am looking to purchase a few... Thanks guys.I would also recommend the books by Melina Marchetta, I loved them all. I would also recomment the three books of "The Hunger Games", I have enjoyed them too.
At the moment I am reading A Highlander of Her Own for the book challenge (a book one of my good reads friends have read) and I am listening to Mockingjay for the same challenge and Scarlet Feather.
I just finished reading
and was surprised at how much I actually liked it.I've now gone back to my Sookie series and am about to start
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and was surprised at how much I actually liked it.I've now gone back to my Sookie series and am about to start
"Glad you enjoyed Contest Michelle!
Brenda wrote: "I've now gone back to my Sookie series and am about to start [bookcover:All To..."
I love the Sookie series, but I liked the earlier books better than the later ones.
Dee-Ann wrote: "Just started The Tiger's Wifewhich seems to be very easy reading, especially in comparison to another book I am reading. Just found a quote on the cover recommending the book by the..."It's next on my list - I read have read it earlier but was on holidays and my brother swiped it - wasn't his sup of tea, but I bought it for me not him!! I loved the first 2 pages which I heard the author read at SWF. I'm looking forward to it!!
Carmel wrote: "Ok Marianne I think I've found your book, took a little bit of detective work but succeeded!!
"Carmel, thanks! You're the best!!! I will let my friend know.
If you enjoyed Contest, the next best Matthew Reilly book is Temple (in terms of..not being so "but suddenly" movie-scriptish) Currently reading File No. 113. Quite good so far, only 2 chapters in:D
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Currently reading File No. 113. Quite good so far, onl..."
The first one of Matthew Reilly's I read was Scarecrow..I really enjoyed it, so kept reading the others until I came to Seven Ancient Wonders...that one slowed me down somewhat, in that I have The 6 Sacred Stones and haven't read it yet.....I'll get to it one day, but those two were soooo different from the first few!!
Melanie wrote: ......Melanie, is King Arthur: Warrior of the West as good as the first book in this series? Havent read any yet but am seriously contemplating moving it up the TBR mountain.
I've had a few days off reading following finishing Neverwhere which was just so good! Definitely get a copy and read it if you havent yet. Thought I'd start Before I Go to Sleep next, or maybe Divergent, or maybe one from my pile of book challenges books. Can you tell I'm unsure??
Have been concentrating on finishing my final assignment for the course I've just completed, so once that is out of the way (and it must be getting close) I'll be able to read to my heart's content. Love that feeling when you know you are about to have time to read without being nagged by all the 'actually really have to do's, cant put off any longer, assignment is due in a few days time' thoughts.
I actually have a pile next to my bed of books to read, which grows and changes each day depending on my mood. Just want to read! Anyway, off now to finish the dreaded assignment.
let me know what you think of Divergent when you do read it, I have to to read soon as well!
Maggie wrote: "Melanie wrote: ......
Melanie, is King Arthur: Warrior of the West as good as the first book in this series? Havent read any yet but am seriously contemplating moving it up the TBR ..."
I loved the first one, the second one is good I'm not quite into yet to tell if it will be just as amazing...my heads not in the concentrating reading area at the moment haha. But it has the same feeling as the first one so I think Im really going to like it
Melanie, is King Arthur: Warrior of the West as good as the first book in this series? Havent read any yet but am seriously contemplating moving it up the TBR ..."
I loved the first one, the second one is good I'm not quite into yet to tell if it will be just as amazing...my heads not in the concentrating reading area at the moment haha. But it has the same feeling as the first one so I think Im really going to like it
Melanie wrote: "Maggie wrote: "Melanie wrote: ......
Melanie, is King Arthur: Warrior of the West as good as the first book in this series? Havent read any yet but am seriously contemplating moving..."
I'm currently reading The Bloody Cup and i love it as much as the others. You should definitely make sure you read it. =)
Melanie, is King Arthur: Warrior of the West as good as the first book in this series? Havent read any yet but am seriously contemplating moving..."
I'm currently reading The Bloody Cup and i love it as much as the others. You should definitely make sure you read it. =)
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Thought I'd start Before I Go to Sle..."</i>
[book:Before I Go to Sleep wins hands down Maggie;D
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Oh most definitely!!! I was recommending it to someone this morning!!!
I just finished Tim Flannery's The Weather Makers : How Man Is Changing the Climate and What It Means for Life on Earth and gave it four stars. Published in 2005, this is a climate change "classic". Here is my review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...A little behind on my reading targets, but next up is another "classic": James Hansen's Storms of My Grandchildren: The Truth About the Coming Climate Catastrophe and Our Last Chance to Save Humanity.
Currently reading The Odyssey the second book in my recently started "Beowulf On The Beach" 2011(+) reading challenge. First was The Iliad and next will be Ulysses which is breaking the lists chronological order but I want to read it while Odyssey is still fresh.
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I'm jealous Carmel, I wanted to see her when she was in Sydney but I wasn't able to get there :( Thanks for the postcard link, they are so funny... I love the ABORT! ABORT! heheheee :)