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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Knowledge Lost wrote: "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 :("

Sorry to hear that KL!!! You need more time here, we will cheer you up:)

[Michael]

I just need more practice

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

And practice makes perfect...at least you had a go, and if you continue to do that, you will be brilliant before you know it!

[★ Jess]

Melanie wrote: " just started this one and I think I like it more then the first"

A rare case where the trilogy gets better as it goes along. Im glad you're liking it so far :)

[[deleted user]]

Just finished James and the Giant Peach (because somehow I missed it when I was younger), and have just started The Burning Bridge. It's good so far.
Sidebar - does anyone know if there is going to be a Ranger's Apprentice movie?

[Jenny]

Recently threw away $40 on 1Q84 1-3 and want to warn others NOT to waste their money. I only managed half of book 1 before throwing in the towel. There is so much wrong with this book, but perhaps the worst is the deeply disturbing and sexually sick nature of the plot - and I quit before the truly bad stuff got going. Don't believe all the good reviews. There are claims this author is a genius at weaving fantasy and surrealism into his narrative. If this is true, it got lost somewhere in translation.

[Laurel]

Jenny wrote: "Recently threw away $40 on 1Q84 1-3 and want to warn others NOT to waste their money. I only managed half of book 1 before throwing in the towel. There is so much wrong with this book, but perhap..."

I'm so sorry about your disappoointment, Jenny. You might know that Kindle on Amazon is a good place to check out books if they are available for download before you buy. They allow you to download a free sample. Amazon print books sometimes have Look Inside the Book which could be a help.
It's goes to show the power of advertising, doesn't it. It's happened to me and not only with books.

[Jenny]

Good point, Laurel. I also buy e-books on Amazon and have read samples before. Unfortunately 1Q84 was an impulse buy. I saw it in one volume and recalling a poitive review thought I'd give it a go. Buy in haste, repent at leisure, I guess.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jenny wrote: "Good point, Laurel. I also buy e-books on Amazon and have read samples before. Unfortunately 1Q84 was an impulse buy. I saw it in one volume and recalling a poitive review thought I'd give it a go...."

Give it to someone as a gift for Christmas Jenny;D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have just finished The Impossible Dead, review here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Jenny]

I don't dislike anyone that much, Brenda :-)

[[deleted user]]

I'm readin the hitchikers guide to the galexy

[Jenny]

Excellent choice, Max! Love that series.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jenny wrote: "I don't dislike anyone that much, Brenda :-)"

I think you might find there are a lot of people out there who will like this book Jenny. Everyone's tastes are different:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Cliff wrote: "I'm reading 'The Mystery of a Hansom Cab' by Fergus Hume, a murder mystery set in Melbourne in the 1880s. It was published about the same time as the first Sherlock Holmes book and was a best-sell..."

The Mystery of a Hansom Cab by Fergus Hume:)

Looks good Cliff!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Cliff wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Cliff wrote: "I'm reading 'The Mystery of a Hansom Cab' by Fergus Hume, a murder mystery set in Melbourne in the 1880s. It was published about the same time as the first Sherlock Ho..."

Yes, I read that one, it's very good:)

[Maggi]

Brenda wrote: "Cliff wrote: "I'm reading 'The Mystery of a Hansom Cab' by Fergus Hume, a murder mystery set in Melbourne in the 1880s. It was published about the same time as the first Sherlock Holmes book and w..."

Looks good!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Maggi wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Cliff wrote: "I'm reading 'The Mystery of a Hansom Cab' by Fergus Hume, a murder mystery set in Melbourne in the 1880s. It was published about the same time as the first Sherlock Hol..."

Maggi, if you click on the 'reply' link when you want to respond to someone, it puts the post into itallics for you:)

[Maggi]

Thanks!

[Maggi]

That is helpful, thanks Carmel.

[Maggie]

I'm reading two books at present - something I dont usually do. One is In the Sun which I'm really enjoying. The other is the sequel to Salvation Creek : An unexpected Life called The House at Salvation Creek. It's good, but not as good as the first book.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Maggie wrote: The other is the sequel to Salvation Creek : An unexpected Life called The House at Salvation Creek. It's good, but not as good as the first book.

I found the same thing when I read them both too Maggie.

[[deleted user]]

so I just finished the Vampire academy series...which I liked a whole lot better then I thought I was going to!

im a little YA PNR out at the moment, spesh with Clockwork Prince coming out!

so Im readin for a break from teen angst! lol

[Michael]

Melanie wrote: "so I just finished the Vampire academy series...which I liked a whole lot better then I thought I was going to!

im a little YA PNR out at the moment, spesh with Clockwork Prince co..."

I just finished Room, it's really good...once you get use to the POV

[Laurel]

December's Calamity's Corner - For Readers, Writers and Movie Buffs at Leisure.
Looking for a book to read - authors of the month books presented.
Lyn Jug reviews Colleen McCullough's new book, The Independence of Miss Mary Bennett, the least prepossessing of the Bennett girls in Pride & Prejudice. I always had a sneaking sympathy for Mary who was always depicted quite meanly in the many movie and TV portrayals of P&P.
email Calamity at calam@live.com.au for a free donload of Calamity's Corner.

[Adhityani]

Finally picked up my first fiction in what seemed like FOREVER! Uni is on break, yay! And so, predictably, I decided to read this year's Booker Prize Winner The Sense of an Ending - if anyone is interested to read along will create a separate thread for discussion. Supposed to be reaaaaally good if you're into British wit.

[Adhityani]

Melanie wrote: "so I just finished the Vampire academy series...which I liked a whole lot better then I thought I was going to!

im a little YA PNR out at the moment, spesh with Clockwork Prince co..."

Mel, I never finished Room it was waaaaay too terrifying for me (being a first time mum, I kept cuddling bubba after each chapter). so I stopped halfway through but now that you're reading it, might see if I can pick it up again this holidays and finish it.

[Michael]

D wrote: "Mel, I never finished Room it was waaaaay too terrifying for me (being a first time mum, I kept cuddling bubba after each chapter). so I stopped halfway through but now that you're reading it, might see if I can pick it up again this holidays and finish it."

Really? I didn't think it was terrifying enough; but I'm not a mum

[Adhityani]

Knowledge Lost wrote: "D wrote: "Mel, I never finished Room it was waaaaay too terrifying for me (being a first time mum, I kept cuddling bubba after each chapter). so I stopped halfway through but now that you're readin..."

Maybe I was too emotionally involved with the story but generally any story on (child) abuse freaks me out these days.

[Dee-Ann]

D wrote: "...Maybe I was too emotionally involved with the story but generally any story on (child) abuse freaks me out these days.

..."

I am the same these days, actually most stories in which a child gets hurt, taken away etc freaks me out. Never used to be this way before I had children.

[Nicki]

I am currently reading The Iron King by Kagawa. It's okay, but I am not amazed. I preferred Wicked Lovely, which I read a few days ago.
Next I have a copy of The Sounding by Salo that I was sent for review and then I am looking forward to getting stuck in to Discovery of Witches.

[Michael]

D wrote: "Maybe I was too emotionally involved with the story but generally any story on (child) abuse freaks me out these days."

that's understandable, but I think this is more a book of discovery than abuse.

[Adhityani]

Knowledge Lost wrote: "D wrote: "Maybe I was too emotionally involved with the story but generally any story on (child) abuse freaks me out these days."

that's understandable, but I think this is more a book of discover..."

I will take your word for it! Which is why I am giving this book a second chance. Thanks Knowledge!

[[deleted user]]

I dont really have that whole mum thing..so to be burtally honest things happening to kids dont get to me that way...granted kids them selfs scare me haha!

Im an animal person you can kill or hurt anything, to it do an animal and im out hahaha.


I picked up this morning and read it at work...all of it!
it was amazing I really recommend it
i did a review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... it was done on my phone and a little rushed so sorry for all the mistakes haha.

it was nothing like I thought it would be the description is so misleading!

[Maggie]

Knowledge Lost wrote: "Really? I didn't think it was terrifying enough; but I'm not a mum"

I found the book more annoying than anything else, and I also didnt think of it as a book about abuse (except of the woman of course).
And I'm with you Mel re the animal thing.

[[deleted user]]

seriously I watch all types of horror and just not right movies...fine with it all the moment some guy kills the puppy...all is lost for me!
could not handle secret window! (well just that scene the rest of the movie was awesome)

[Mish]

Good morning I have finished All That I AmI have been pondering over this book for days now. Not really sure how I feel about it. The four main characters are real people and they had a very interesting past but I found the format/structure of the book too confusing and hard to follow. I think I would have liked it more if it was written as a non-fiction. So I only gave it 2 ½ stars.

@Michael, Melanie…and if anyone else is interested. Here’s my review
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Mish]

I forgot to mention I am currently reading Bloodby Tony Birchanother australian author. Very good so far

[Michael]

I just finished Looking for Alaska, which was amazing. I think I might read The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth: Popularity, Quirk Theory and Why Outsiders Thrive After High School now

[[deleted user]]

I loved looking for Alaska! glad you liked it too

[Maggie]

Just finished a few for the various challenges: In the Sun, a great tense read, A Christmas Beginning: A Novel not too good surprisingly, The House at Salvation Creek only ok.

Now I have to decide what to read next, and most importantly what book(s) to take away with me.

[Tango]

I have just started The Raven's Heart: A Story of a Quest, a Castle and Mary Queen of Scots, by an Australian author. So far I am liking it.

[evie]

I've just started English Passengers by Matthew Kneale

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

evie wrote: "I've just started English Passengers by Matthew Kneale"

English Passengers:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Some fantastic books being read here!

[Neko]

and

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carmel wrote: "Laura wrote: " and "

Nice cover!!!"

Which one Carmel ;p

[Neko]

ahahahhahahaha XD

I've got the kindle version so i've only just seen the cover. I wouldn't recommend it because there is so many ERRORS in the book..Not the writer but the formating of the book is really bad. However, I got it for free so I shall not complain lol Not bad romance story either ;D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carmel wrote: "Hmmm I think the second one, purely because you could do the washing on that rack!!!lol"

Mmmmmm! Thought you might have meant that one Carmel;D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "ahahahhahahaha XD

I've got the kindle version so i've only just seen the cover. I wouldn't recommend it because there is so many ERRORS in the book..Not the writer but the formating of the book is..."

That's a shame Laura....the errors I mean!