What Are You Currently Reading? (doesn't have to be an Aussie book) Showing 2,601-2,650 of 15,617

[Moi]

I'm about a third of the way through Hilary Mantel's ' A Place of Greater Safety' and the first 250 pages were good but I put it down and now have lost the momentum and probably the grip on various characters... I may have to put it aside and go back to read it all afresh another time...

[Louise]

I've just finished The Briny Cafe by Australian author Susan Duncan. About to start Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution and looking forward to it. Today I also read Twisted Tales: Six Fairy Tales Turned Inside Out which has an interesting spin on fairy tales such as Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Rumpelstiltskin!

[Maggie]

Louise I also finally started Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution this morning. Hope we both enjoy it.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Just started my second book byTess Gerritsen Vanish

Only read abit but so far really enjoying it."

Oooh! That's a good one Michael:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Just finished Vanish

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

Currently reading The Alienist"

Excellent review Michael:)

[Laurel]

October's Calamity's Corner available as a free download from calam@live.com.au
Read about Nancy M Bell and her new book, Laurel's Miracle. Nancy has kept many of her childhood scribblings. Being a writer, she has made many new friends. She calls it the Magic of Words.
Movie and book reviews, travel, pets - you may like to own a pet among the pets featured each month. Check it out.

[Daniella]

Run out and by Sarah Thornhill, Kate Grenville's latest. Completely engrossing from the getgo...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Daniella wrote: "Run out and by Sarah Thornhill, Kate Grenville's latest. Completely engrossing from the getgo..."

That's good to know Daniella! It's on my TBR list!

[[deleted user]]

I just finished reading Bliss. I had to read it for school, so it's not really the type of book I would usually pick up, but was OK enough. Has anyone else read it?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have just finished Fair Cop: Christine Nixon by Jo Chandler. My review is here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I am going to start Keeper Of The Bride by Tess Gerritsen next.

[Louise]

I've just finished Pagan's Daughter by Catherine Jinks, and Menagerie Manor by Gerald Durrell. Currently languishing at home with tonsillitis *sad face* so I've got lots of reading time, day and night! Review for Durrell is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Louise wrote: "I've just finished Pagan's Daughter by Catherine Jinks, and Menagerie Manor by Gerald Durrell. Currently languishing at home with tonsillitis *sad face* so I've got lots ..."

Oh that's no good Louise, do hope you're feeling better soon. Hope the antibiotics kick in pretty quickly! Good time to get lots of reading done though:)

[Louise]

Gumby-Maggie wrote: "Louise I also finally started Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution this morning. Hope we both enjoy it."

Yes I did enjoy it! I think you've seen my review, but for anyone else interested: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Have finished Keeper Of The Bride by Tess Gerritsen. Thoroughly enjoyed it...review here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Mish]

I'm currently reading

[[deleted user]]

Finished and started

[Kay]

Just finished Beautiful Thing by Sonia Faleiro & started "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter & Sweet" by Jamie Ford. I've started the latter because I noticed it on the MAN Booker shelf and saw thought it sounded a little like "Snow Falling on Cedars" in plot. Wondered if the author had a different view of the relationship between North Americans and Japanese residents during the Second World War.

[Michael]

Melanie wrote: "Finished and started "

I'm starting to become a real China Mieville, so i'd be interested to see how you like it

[[deleted user]]

his worlds a very interesting...reminds me a bit of gaimam

pretty good so far...then i shall get on a finish perdido street station

[[deleted user]]

I just finished The Ruins of Gorlan. I was very good and I look forward to reading more of the series. =)

[Khenan]

Shelly wrote: "I just finished The Ruins of Gorlan. I was very good and I look forward to reading more of the series. =)"

i had great fun reading this series a few years ago :) good read.

currently reading Walt Disney: The Biography. never really liked biographies written by other people..but its interesting nonetheless.

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Khenan wrote: "Shelly wrote: "I just finished The Ruins of Gorlan. I was very good and I look forward to reading more of the series. =)"

i had great fun reading this series a few years ago :) good r..."

Plus it's cool he's a fellow Aussie (John Flanagan who wrote the Ranger's Apprentice series, not Walt Disney haha.) I heard he came up with the series as short stories in order to get his son interested in reading. That's pretty cool.

[★ Jess]

I am 3/4 the way through Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders by Neil Gaiman, a collection of short stories.

In my absence, on holiday, I finished 1984 and re-read The Hunger Games (which was even better the second time!)

[Stephen]

Non Aussie The Paper Moon

aussie author My Sister's FuneralMy Sister's Funeral
Australian The Dog Whisperer

[[deleted user]]

I'm enjoying The Book Thief by an Aussie author.The Book Thief

[Michael]

interesting, i might have to read that book

[Neko]

I've been readin comics lately. I've been meaning to finish off the last book in Hunger Games series but I'm just getting behind in reading (again)..urrgh >:(

[[deleted user]]

A Clash of Kings has landed on my door step...I'm finding it very hard not to push it to the front of my reading line!

[Kaz.]

I've just started "Kill Alex Cross" by James Patterson in paperback, I'm listening to the 3rd Dresden Files "Grave Peril" by Jim Butcher on audio and I'm reading the third book in the Wolves of Mercy Falls series "Forever" by Maggie Stiefvater on my Kobo ereader.

[★ Jess]

Im reading Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver.
It's not often you find yourself glad to leave a party, even when that party is fun, so you can go home and read.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

★ Jess wrote: "Im reading Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver.
It's not often you find yourself glad to leave a party, even when that party is fun, so you can go home and read."

Sign of a VERY good book Jess;D

[★ Jess]

Totally! It seems like a perfect blend between Groundhog Day/The Lovely Bones/Gossip GIrl

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Awesome! Glad you're enjoying it:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great review Michael:)

[Louise]

The Alienist is one that I've been procrastinating over reading. Might give it a go now!

I've also just finished a 'light read' of No Mercy (Dark-Hunter, #19). Kenyon is always good for a dose of ripped male bodies, clad (usually) in leather, with kick-ass fighting skills. I think I might need to visit New Orleans and hang out on some street corners..... :)

[★ Jess]

Its on my to-read list as well.

[Chantel]

One thousand chestnut tress by Mira Stout about half way through it :)

[Jacqui]

I'm reading Gillian Mears' new novel Foal's Bread as part of a read-along. I'm struggling with it. I'm half way through and am still not connecting with the characters. In fact, they irritate me. I don't really know where the novel is going. It raises issues, but doesn't deal with them. I've read a few other reviews, and some say that Mears is masterful and uses a lot of restraint. However, others are saying that she's irresponsible and butchering it. This is a love it or hate it book. But I think it's going to generate a lot of talk.

[[deleted user]]

I just saw the movie 'Real Steel' last night and was excited and surprised that the story idea came from a short story. Does anyone know where I might be able to get the short story? Thanks. =)

[Tango]

I'm finally getting around to Mansfield Park my final Jane Austen. I am really enjoying it. I've read mixed reviews but I like Fanny, she is quite different from Austen's usual heroine.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Shelly wrote: "I just saw the movie 'Real Steel' last night and was excited and surprised that the story idea came from a short story. Does anyone know where I might be able to get the short story? Thanks. =)"

Real Steel: An Illustrated History of the World's Greatest Trains by Colin Dennis Garratt

That's the only book that's on GR called Real Steel Shelly. Do you have an author for the book? Any more information?

[[deleted user]]

Brenda wrote: "Shelly wrote: "I just saw the movie 'Real Steel' last night and was excited and surprised that the story idea came from a short story. Does anyone know where I might be able to get the short story?..."

I think the short story might just be called 'steel'. it might be by richard matheson. Thanks for the help. I might have to try and find it in a compilation of short stories or something like that. =)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Steel: And Other Stories by Richard Matheson. There you go Shelly! Now the purchasing of it......I googled booko...they have a list of them with book depository being on the top for only $6.84 and free delivery.. http://booko.com.au/products/97807653...

Hope this helps:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carmel wrote: "Great detective work Brenda, again!!"

Thanks Carmel:) It's fun, chasing them down:D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carmel wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Thanks Carmel:) It's fun, chasing them down:D"

I agree, it's a challenge but you can't stop untily you find them!!"

That's right, I don't like to give up...lol

[Michael]

Too bad for the one failed attempt Brenda :-P

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Knowledge Lost wrote: "Too bad for the one failed attempt Brenda :-P"

You know I was thinking of you when I made that comment, and I thought you might have a dig...lol I did look for a very long time KL, but when I know there is someone more knowledgeable than me, I'll admit defeat...O.o!!!

[Murray]

Melanie wrote: "A Clash of Kings has landed on my door step...I'm finding it very hard not to push it to the front of my reading line!"

Good choice, Melanie. I've gone back to the whole Song of Ice and Fire series recently and am loving the TV version. Are you hanging out for the second season?

[Michael]

Brenda wrote: "Knowledge Lost wrote: "Too bad for the one failed attempt Brenda :-P"

You know I was thinking of you when I made that comment, and I thought you might have a dig...lol I did look for a very long ..."

Too be fair, the other one wasn't anywhere, you did end up having to add it

[[deleted user]]

Brenda wrote: "Steel: And Other Stories by Richard Matheson. There you go Shelly! Now the purchasing of it......I googled booko...they have a list of them with book depository being ..."

Thanks so much! =)