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[Graham]

I'm up to book 2 of 1Q84, it's great so far, though I'm struggling to avoid guessing what happens next and just enjoy the surprises as they come

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Graham wrote: "I'm up to book 2 of 1Q84, it's great so far, though I'm struggling to avoid guessing what happens next and just enjoy the surprises as they come"

Wow, that's quick Graham! It's an enormous book!!!

[Jacqui]

I just finished reading 'Stella Makes Good', which is Lisa Heidke's new novel which is being released in January 2012. Watch out for it - it's a good light-hearted chic-lit type book.
Lisa Heidke

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Stella Makes Good..thanks Jacqui!

[Graham]

Brenda wrote: "Graham wrote: "I'm up to book 2 of 1Q84, it's great so far, though I'm struggling to avoid guessing what happens next and just enjoy the surprises as they come"

Wow, that's quick G..."

Yeah its massive but its easy to read. Plus ive been working nights, lots of time to kill! Nearly done with book 2 now

[Kate]

I'm reading a great novel: 'In and Out of Step' by Christine M Knight.

[Kate]

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..."

Although the unravelling mystery was interesting, it wasn't one that drew me into that world. Didn't feel anything about the characters - just names on the page.

[Shane]

"Heart-shaped box"
by Joe Hill

[Tango]

About a third of the way through Prime Cut by Australian author Alasn Carter. Set in WA (where I have never been) I am really enjoying. He writes quite well, it is easy to read and keeps you interested.

[Damien]

Winter's Heart by Robert Jordan

[Marianne]

Working though my TBR bookcase, just finished and really enjoyed Seventh Heavenand currently reading The Bookman's Promisewhich is the 3rd in the Bookman series, great fun for one who scrounges the charity shops for books.

[Louise]

I've just finished Live Wire and I've started Blood Trinity

[[deleted user]]

I'm currently in the middle of a major fantasy series Malazan by Steven Erikson. I think there are 10 books in the series I'm just about at the end of book 4. It's extraordinarily complex, it's gory with battles, but the characters and partnerships are fantastic. I'm slipping in the occasional book between each one just so I can take a breath.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have finished The Affair by Lee Child, The Closers by Michael Connelly and The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen so far while we've been away, will start Kill Alex Cross by James Patterson next. I'll do all the reviews when we are home again:)

[Mish]

Good reading Brenda....Hope you are enjoying your holidays :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mish wrote: "Good reading Brenda....Hope you are enjoying your holidays :)"

Thanks Mish, we are having a lovely, relaxing time. The weather is gorgeous, and it's a lovely place to be:)

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "Mish wrote: "Good reading Brenda....Hope you are enjoying your holidays :)"

Thanks Mish, we are having a lovely, relaxing time. The weather is gorgeous, and it's a lovely place to be:)"

That’s great Brenda….glad to hear :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good luck with the dentist Michael:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Thanks Brenda only 2 more sleeps. =/"

This time next week it'll all be over:)

[★ Jess]

So was it today Michael? How did that go?

[★ Jess]

oh, right. Well, you could always watch some Harry Potter! :P
By the way, did you ever try that Curly Wurly?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good luck tomorrow Michael:)

[Sabina]

I've started reading Sylvia by Bryce Courtenay, but so far I'm not overly impressed.

[Tango]

Just started Revolutionary Road and enjoying so far. It feels like one of those books that it will be good to take my time with.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished Kill Alex Cross last night, so that's 4 completed! I'll start A Small Furry Hope next:)

All reviews after we get home from holidays:)

[Kat]

Currently I'm reading The Tenth Gift for a November challenge and am running out of time - oh the pressure.

And Desperate Times 2 Gun Control for review but it's really not doing it for me!

[[deleted user]]

I've been reading three books at once - not a smart move lol - and finally am down to the last one. It's a compilation of Australian short stories that I had to read part of for school. I'm not really a fan of short stories, but some of them are actually really good. What do you guys think of short stories?

[Kat]

I usually read short stories when I can't concentrate on a whole book - it happens sometimes when I've been reading back-to-back books for days and they all start to blend together - it helps me get my mind back on track for novels.

I also like that with short stories, if you don't like one, you can go to the next one without feeling like you've given up on something you've invested a lot of time in.

[[deleted user]]

Yeah I totally get that. I just usually like how novels allow more of a character arc. I'm a very big believer in the importance of characters, more so well developed characters.

[Kat]

Shelly wrote: "Yeah I totally get that. I just usually like how novels allow more of a character arc. I'm a very big believer in the importance of characters, more so well developed characters."

Me too, it's the main reason I don't read short stories all that often. But if the story itself gets you in, then I also find that the character development doesn't always matter as much as a full length novel (and even better, if you don't particularly like the character, you aren't stuck with them for a whole book !)

[[deleted user]]

Kat wrote: "Shelly wrote: "Yeah I totally get that. I just usually like how novels allow more of a character arc. I'm a very big believer in the importance of characters, more so well developed characters."

M..."

Yeah definitely. A good story is a must as well. That's why, surprisingly to me, I've been going more towards the teen-ish novels lately. They don't have the sex and violence, etc., that the older novels have to rely on to enthral the reader, so they actually have to have a good story and good, entertaining, characters. Same for my movie viewing lately. haha.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

These are the reviews of the books I read while away...

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

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

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

Kill Alex Cross review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[[deleted user]]

started Shadow's Edge finally...took my time but it finally found its way back to me :)

[Kat]

I've almost finished Rapture - its by a kiwi author, but I suppose that almost counts ;-)

[Mish]

This past week I have finished The Sense of an Ending and Maralinga and posted a review on both.

I am now starting

[[deleted user]]

Mish let me know how you like I have had my eye on it for awhile!

[Mish]

I will Melanie :)

[[deleted user]]

Michael did your avatar get a candy cane?

[[deleted user]]

hahaha I love it

[Dee-Ann]

Cliff wrote: "Today I picked up a copy of Chinese Migration and Settlement in Australia.

I picked it up literally - a student doing an end of year clean-out had left a box of books at one of the university's e..."


That sounds like an interesting find. It is amazing and great how the number of chinese people has rapidly grown.

[Maggi]

Not an Aussie book. The Accident by Linwood Barclay.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

The Accident:)

[Michael]

I've recently started Room by Emma Donoghue. POV has thrown me a little, but I need to know what's happening

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Knowledge Lost wrote: "I've recently started Room by Emma Donoghue. POV has thrown me a little, but I need to know what's happening"

Welcome back KL! How did you go with the writing you were doing?

[[deleted user]]

just started this one and I think I like it more then the first

[Michael]

Brenda wrote: "Knowledge Lost wrote: "I've recently started Room by Emma Donoghue. POV has thrown me a little, but I need to know what's happening"

Welcome back KL! How did you go with the writing you were doing?"

I didn't go anywhere, I've just been cheating on this group with other groups :P

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Knowledge Lost wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Knowledge Lost wrote: "I've recently started Room by Emma Donoghue. POV has thrown me a little, but I need to know what's happening"

Welcome back KL! How did you go with the writin..."

I know you didn't go anywhere...you were just AWOL doing your writing:D

[Michael]

Naaa, I failed at writing :P

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Knowledge Lost wrote: "Naaa, I failed at writing :P"

I can't believe that KL!!!

[Michael]

Poor Carmel, I'm still active here but if you are upset.... Just keep it to yourself.


And Branda I've have so many issues with my writing I'm upset :(