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[Jan]

Perhaps the library will have the Russell Braddon book, Nancy WakeNancy Wake

[Monya]

Adhityani wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm new to this group.

I just finished reading David Grossman's latest novel To the End of the Land and posted my review as well. The book gives insights into how deep..."

Adhityani - welcome to the group. I see your request for Australian memoir, and you didn't mind an older book. "A Fortunate Life" by A.B. Facey is about as Australian as you can get.

Happy reading.

Monya (aka Mary) Clayton

[Debbie]

Peruasion is my favourite Austen and I believe its heroine Anne is the closest in personality to Jane Austen herself.

[Jan]

Now I can see I'll have to read Persuasion again, as I've always focussed on Pride and Prejudice (my favourite book of all time). You've persuaded me!

[Sophie]

Mel wrote: "Sophie wrote: "Currently on the fifth book ("Lover Unbound") of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R. Ward. Absolutely LOVING this series!! Haven't been able to socialise or sleep properly si..."

Hey Mel,

what are the titles that you have written yourself? i am trying to write some things myself, but could do with some guidance on how to attack such a massive feat...

oh thanks for the suggestions also - will have to check those books and authors out! :D

[Mandapanda]

In exactly 77 minutes I'll be reading The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook (my favourite Paranormal Romance writer). I pre-ordered it and I know from experience that 4pm is the time the US releases new books. Must equal start of the day their time!:)

[[deleted user]]

Mandy a friend of mine gave me this great link so that you can check time/temp in any city. I love it and have found it very handy for knowing what time it is. I have it set up on my Windows Internet Explorer - Favourite Bar (also handy as it allows you to flick between fahrenheit & Celcius. (Yes, no need to say it. I need to get out more)


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[Mel]

Sophie wrote: "Mel wrote: "Sophie wrote: "Currently on the fifth book ("Lover Unbound") of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R. Ward. Absolutely LOVING this series!! Haven't been able to socialise or sleep..."

Hi Sophie!
You'll find my books at my website: http://www.melteshco.com/
Stone-Cold Lover and Ice-Cold Lover are my gargoyle books, I have one more in that series to go.
Her Dark Lord is my vampire read through Harlequin Nocturne Bites.
Where to begin on writing! I'd say right away join Romance Writers of Australia:
http://www.romanceaustralia.com/rby.html
I have been with this group for a long time and they are brilliant and informative =)
Hope that helps!

[Sophie]

Mel wrote: "Sophie wrote: "Mel wrote: "Sophie wrote: "Currently on the fifth book ("Lover Unbound") of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R. Ward. Absolutely LOVING this series!! Haven't been able to soc..."

Oh thanks Mel :) will check all of those links out!

[neko]

I just finished 'The Diamond Age' by Neal Stephenson. It was typical of his works; enjoyable but flawed with an incredible setting but weak narrative. 'Snow Crash' was better (ignoring the painfully slow library scenes).

I've just started The Raw Shark Texts after an anonymous other reader linked it to 'House of Leaves' and 'John Dies at the End', both of which I loved for very, VERY different reasons. TRST is really good so far, and I'm legitimately enthralled in the story. So far the narrator, Eric Sanderson, woke up on the floor of a bedroom to find himself without any memories. Exploring the house he discovers a letter obviously meant for him. It instructs him to speak to a Dr Randle and is signed 'The First Eric Sanderson'. Dr Randle has explained that this is not the first time Eric has suffered from memory loss such as this, though it is the most severe occurrence to date. Eric receives another letter from The First Eric Sanderson telling him not to trust Dr Randle. Mystery ensues.

[Mandapanda]

Here are some links to books mentioned in recent posts:

[neko]

Mandy wrote: "Here are some links to books mentioned in recent posts..."

Is there an easy way for us to include links like those ourselves?

[Mandapanda]

neko wrote: "Mandy wrote: "Here are some links to books mentioned in recent posts..."

Is there an easy way for us to include links like those ourselves?"

Yeah it's really easy. Just look at the top right of the comment box you're writing your message in. Click on 'add book/author'. You can choose the book title or author's name by choosing either of the tabs. Or if you scroll down the message you can choose 'link' (book's name) or 'cover' (book's cover'). I just added The Raw Shark Texts to my TBR pile! Every time I read your or Polk's messages I find more great books!!:)

[Mandapanda]

My young cousin is reading this and I think the title and blurb are hilarious:
How to Tell If Your Boyfriend Is the Antichrist: And If He Is, Should You Break Up with Him?

[Ashleigh]

I'm currently reading: Bram Stoker's Dracula annnnnnd The Hunchback of Notre Dame by VH!!!

SWELL

[[deleted user]]

I am currently reading DEAD ish as I wanted a quick read. Quirky, fun is my initial reaction. I haven't gotten far into it yet. :)

[Regan]

I am currently reading The Once and Future King by T.H.White and the comic series, Kick-Ass. The former is brilliantly written and very amusing. The latter is rather enjoyable but I think I like it better as a movie.

[Adhityani]

I just finished The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope - I was in hospital for 5 days after delivering my beautiful baby girl and it was just the perfect read for a long hospital stay :)

Kamkwamba's tale of survival and living in an impoverished Malawian village without losing his hope, curiosity and inventiveness is truly inspiring. The book is not an astounding literary achievements, but the voice is clear and honest. I will post my review asap!

And now I am moving to the book next on the list: The Glass Castle

[[deleted user]]

Well a huge congratulations on the birth of your daughter Dhitri!!! I hope both of you are very well.

[Mandapanda]

Adhityani wrote: "I was in hospital for 5 days after delivering my beautiful baby girl..."

Congratulations Dhitri!

[Rosalind]

Hi,

I'm reading 'Campaign Ruby' by Jessica Rudd - it's light and fun!

[Mandapanda]

Rosalind wrote: "Hi,

I'm reading 'Campaign Ruby' by Jessica Rudd - it's light and fun!"

That's got plenty of good reviews Rosalind. Hope you enjoy it!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I just finished 'Play Dead' by Harlan Coben. It's his first book, which he wrote when he was 20. It was amazing, he obviously had a lot of talent when he first started out, as all of his books are fabulous reads. I couldn't put it down, and read it in under 2 days!

[Lillian]

I am reading my way through Laurell K Hamilton's Anita Blake series. I just finished book 12 of 19. I managed to knock two off last week whilst I was away on holidays in Victoria. No doubt Ms Hamilton will have book 20 out before I get to 19 :)

[Sophie]

Lillian wrote: "I am reading my way through Laurell K Hamilton's Anita Blake series. I just finished book 12 of 19. I managed to knock two off last week whilst I was away on holidays in Victoria. No doubt Ms Ham..."

From what I understand number 20 is coming out sometime next year... :D
cant wait!

[Lillian]

It has changed a lot from the first book. Less vampire slaying and more erotica. I was prewarned before I started the series and as I write erotica, amongst other things, I don't mind. Although if we could cut back the sex and get back to some crime solving and vampire slaying I wouldn't object. Sometimes less is more :)

[Lillian]

Carmel wrote:
You hit the nail on the head there!
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Nathaniel is lovely but I am firmly in the Jean Claude camp.

[Jenny]

I've just finished, I Came to Say Goodbye by Caroline Overington. Read an excerpt and wasn't overly fussed, but went ahead and bought it anyway. Happy to say it keep me up till midnight.

Huge congratulations, Dhitri!

[Geoff]

Reading The Fist of God - Frederick Forsyth.

I am fortunate that there is an annual second hand book fair held in Sutherland Entertainment centre (near where I live). The above book, in good condition,$5, so it was easy to spend over $100 for around 35 books between my wife & I. If I had bought the book on Sunday (I bought on Saturday) it would have been $2.50 all proceeds for Wesley Mission Lifeline. When the house becomes too small, the books go back in to circulation via the book fair. Great system :-o)

[[deleted user]]

I just finished reading The Damage Done by Hilary Davidson, a crime/mystery, and very good it was too.

[Monya]

Geoff wrote: "Reading The Fist of God - Frederick Forsyth.

I am fortunate that there is an annual second hand book fair held in Sutherland Entertainment centre (near where I live). The above book, in good condi..."

Hi Geoff - we have big Lifeline book sales in Queensland too. Treasure hunting and bargains, my favourite combination. Unfortunately I can't get around to plough through them like I used to, but I do the occasional exploration of op. shop shelves and Abe books.

Fred. Forsyth writes great thriller/adventures. Enjoy!

[Elise]

L.A. wrote: "Elise wrote: "@L.A I plan on reading Mists when I get back from my Holiday. P&P is also my favourite :)"

Hi elise,
You will LOVE it. Its the best one of all. I loved the whole take on the Arthuria..."

One of my friends just finished reading mists and said it was brilliant :) i can't wait to get into it :D

[Dee-Ann]

Mandy wrote: "My young cousin is reading this and I think the title and blurb are hilarious:
How to Tell If Your Boyfriend Is the Antichrist: And If He Is, Should You Break Up with Him?"

I just love that title. I have now added it to my 'to read list' and am wondering what the ultimate answer is in the book, 'yes' or 'no'.

[Dee-Ann]

Adhityani wrote: "I just finished The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope - I was in hospital for 5 days after delivering my beautiful baby girl and it was just the p..."

Congratulations on the birth of your daughter.

[Sarah]

I'm currently reading Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn. Has anyone on this list read it? If so, what did you think of it? I'm 2/3 through and I'm a little...disappointed. I dont much like the style, and it feels quite amateaur, especially with regards to the plot. I'll finish it, because I'm almost finished anyway, but I must admit that it isnt what I was expecting it to be at all (my fault for having expectations, perhaps?).
~S.

[Mark]

I have just finished The Magic Wagon by Joe R. Lansdale. Ummm... western horror? I've been meaning to read it for years, based on comments about I saw from another Texan writer, Howard Waldrop - if Howard says something is strange, it's probably worth a serious look. An Indian curse, the mummified corpse of Wild Bill Hickock, a wrestling chimpanzee and a travelling medicine show - all written with tongue firmly in cheek. I have a sneaking suspicion I'll be looking at Mr Lansdale's other works, this was great.

[Cheryl]

I just finished The Odd Brain. I've been reading other books about the new neuro-biological discoveries that are illuminating psychology, and finding them a mixed bag (some better written and/or more carefully thought-out than others). This one is apparently a collection of magazine columns, or at least it reads like it. It's a sampler, you could say.

If the last time you studied psychology was the Intro course in university 15 or more years ago, this will make you feel smart and amuse you. Quick read, dispels a lot of myths, and tells you things you didn't know you wanted to learn about.

Bonus! He talks about Australia a *lot.* :)

[Marg]

I just finished reading the excellent Confession of Catherine de Medici by Christopher Gortner, and now I am reading Dark Road to Darjeeling by Deanna Raybourn (really good so far) and for my romance kick - The Accident Mistress. She writes cliched, but she writes it well.

[Monya]

I'm reading H.M.S. Surprise by Patrick O'Brian. Only recently discovered the Aubrey/Maturin series after years of being a C.S. Forester (Hornblower) fan.

Must say something about me! I loved Biggles books when I was young too. Adventure, that's it. And the clarity of O'Brian's writing helps a lot.

[Mandapanda]

Wow those are some amazing YA books Stephanie! I'd love to see that first one as a movie...

[Mandapanda]

Stephanie wrote: "Monster High? It wouldn't surprise me if there's a film in the works--there's already a line of Mattel dolls!

Jumbee looks fabulous, too. Can't wait to get my teeth into it."

All of them would be good but I meant Black Mamba Boy. I guess I got the genre wrong. LOL

[Elise]

I gave up on Persuasion.
So along with Inkheart I am also reading The Mists of Avalon. Just started reading it tonight and one chapter in I am already loving it. I am so familiar with the Arthurian Legend that I already feel close to the characters.

[Trish]

Just loved A Thousand Cuts, a novel about bullying among students in school and among adults at work. The writing is transcendent, edgy, fresh, and familiar at the same time. Highly recommended.

[Evelyn]

I'm a little way into http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27... and so far I'm really liking it. I'm interested to find out more about the setting and how the society works. It's pretty gripping. In fact, I think I'm going to get back to reading it some more right now!

[Evelyn]

Jess wrote: "'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Jessabelle wrote: "Last night I finished Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, (which I found to be quite a big read for the two sittings I managed it in) an..."

I read that one a few years ago. It's kind of weird the way it doesn't really have a plot, but I really enjoyed the descriptions and the way out characters.

[Adhityani]

Dear all,

I just finished reading The Glass Castle - What an amazing story! As fiction it would have been mind-bending enough, but to think that the author lived and grew up under such circumstances, thanks to her eccentric parent, is unthinkable. Especially because at the end she did very well (well, she did go on to write a memoir that sat on the NY Times bestseller list for months!).

For more details please check out my review.

I have now moved on to A Journey: My Political Life - I have barely gone through the first chapter and it's already making me dizzy - the memoir is written in a strangely chatty way and likes to veer off in all different directions, it's almost like you're listening to the man's ramblings. But that may just be the charm of this book, it gives hope to readers that it may be more insightful than your average political memoirs and the anecdotal stories kept me going. It goes for over 800 pages, so let's see how long I can hold on to this book!

[Will]

Everlost I am currently reading Everlost by Neal Shusterman! He is my favorite author. I just finished reading another one of his books called Unwind

[Laurel]

Monya wrote: "I'm reading H.M.S. Surprise by Patrick O'Brian. Only recently discovered the Aubrey/Maturin series after years of being a C.S. Forester (Hornblower) fan.

Must say something about me! I loved Biggl..."

I loved the Hornblower books too, Monya. I liked the way CSF developed Hornblower's personality. I felt I knew everything about him. HH was really a three dimensional character. I tried to read one of the O'Brien books some years ago and never really took to it. Perhaps I've outgrown that sort of book. Laurel

[Reneelowen]

i just finished reading this book it was really good :)

[Meredith]

In between serial killer novels I'm re-reading all of T A G (Tom) Hungerford's books. He's rather a forgotten figure these days but he is IMO one of Australia's 2 or 3 best writers. "The Ridge and the River" is one of the best books on WW2 ever written; it's never been out of print since 1952. But I've just finished re-reading his 3 collections of autobiographical stories, published in one volume as "Straightshooter" by FACP in the 1980s. My God he's good. And funny. Also an exceptional poet. He's 95 now and in very poor health, alas, but still has all his marbles. I believe that, ill as he is, he's still writing, or was till v recently.