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message 3951: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80007 comments Mod
Mickey wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Fantastic Mickey...nice to get those FirstReads copies, isn't it:)"

It is and it's my first win too."


Oh wow, that's even better!! Well done:)


message 3952: by Mish (new)

Mish | 3601 comments Mickey wrote: "Mish wrote: "Mickey wrote: "Currently reading The Map of Time as I have recently received a Firstreads copy of the second book."

Oh well done Mickey :) I would like to read The Map of Time at some..."


I'm glad you like it so far Mickey. I must read it soon

And thanks for the warning :)


message 3953: by Michael (new)

Michael (knowledgelost) Mish wrote: "Michael wrote: "My brain would shutdown if i attempted that Mish. :D"

I must admit Michael I try to avoid reading 2 ‘paperback’ books at once because like you…I get confused.

In this case I seem..."


I won't mention that I normally read 3 at a time


message 3954: by Mish (new)

Mish | 3601 comments Michael wrote: "Mish wrote: "Michael wrote: "My brain would shutdown if i attempted that Mish. :D"

I must admit Michael I try to avoid reading 2 ‘paperback’ books at once because like you…I get confused.

In thi..."


No way...I could not read 3 at once. My brain will certainly get confused. Even in different formats.


message 3955: by Katie (new)

Katie (ieishanalani) Haha I'm reading 3 ATM :)


message 3956: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6886 comments Same here. I NF, two fiction but different genres.


message 3957: by Katie (new)

Katie (ieishanalani) I'm reading "James Potter and the hall of elders' crossing", "Mockingjay" and "Harry Potter and the philosphers stone" I never get confused or mixed up ;)


message 3958: by Maureen (new)

Maureen Young I am reading Mistress Shatkespeare...It has been quite informative and avery interesting


message 3959: by Mish (new)

Mish | 3601 comments Mistress Shakespeare is this the book you're reading Maureen?


message 3960: by Mark (last edited Sep 04, 2012 11:09PM) (new)

Mark Solstorm, by Åsa Larsson; A Nation Betrayed, by Carol Rutz; My Dirty Little Book of Stolen Time, by Liz Jensen; and Eats, Shoots and Leaves, by Lynne Truss (re-reading)


message 3961: by Michael (new)

Michael (knowledgelost) Mark wrote: "Solstorm, by Åsa Larsson; A Nation Betrayed, by Carol Rutz; My Dirty Little Book of Stolen Time, by Liz Jensen; and Eats, Shoots and Leaves, by Lynne Truss (re-reading)"

Sun Storm, A Nation Betrayed: Secret Cold War Experiments Performed On Our Children And Other Innocent People, My Dirty Little Book of Stolen Time & Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation


message 3962: by Mark (new)

Mark Thanks, Michael. Sorry to have been remiss.


message 3963: by Mark (new)

Mark Mish wrote: "Mark wrote: "Solstorm, by Åsa Larsson; A Nation Betrayed, by Carol Rutz; My Dirty Little Book of Stolen Time, by Liz Jensen; and Eats, Shoots and Leaves, by Lynne Truss (re-reading)"

Sun Storm, A..."


I usually read several concurrently, so as to achieve maximal intracranial entropy. :)


message 3964: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15803 comments Mod
Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation was a very funny book! I remember enjoying it very much. I might dig it out and read it again too.


message 3965: by Mark (new)

Mark Phrynne wrote: "Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation was a very funny book! I remember enjoying it very much. I might dig it out and read it again too."

Yes; Eats Shoots, and: Leaves, is, absolutely, hilarious, and -- having seen some egregiously misused punctuation recently -- I was? ...,: reminded - of the, book, and felt, nostalgic it is certainly, odd that, anyone, should; punctuate; incorrectly don't you, think? Perhaps we can read it concurrently and (compare), notes that would, be = interesting. :)


message 3966: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (last edited Sep 05, 2012 02:58AM) (new)

Phrynne | 15803 comments Mod
Mark wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation was a very funny book! I remember enjoying it very much. I might dig it out and read it again too."

Yes; Eats Shoo..."


Perhaps you're interest in this book shows your as pedantic as me about grammar and punctuation.

sorry - as pedantic as I.....


message 3967: by Nicki (new)

Nicki Markus (nickijmarkus) | 168 comments I am a third through Kingmakers and can't wait to read more this evening. So far, it's a great conclusion to the trilogy.The Kingmakers The Kingmakers (Vampire Empire, #3) by Clay Griffith


message 3968: by Mark (new)

Mark Phrynne wrote: "Mark wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation was a very funny book! I remember enjoying it very much. I might dig it out and read it again too."

Y..."


Its definately a possibility. And Im especialy fastidious about speling and not prepositions ending sentenses, with. Not too mention Zen tax. Its clear that we share many interests in common together jointly both of us, like the avoidance of unnecessary duplicative redundancy, just e.g., for an example, to cite one instants. I feel certifiable that I'm every bit as matriculous about grammer and dicshun as you our.


message 3969: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15803 comments Mod
@Mark. I absolutely agree but I would like to clearly state that I do not often stress about splitting infinitives.


message 3970: by Katie (new)

Katie (ieishanalani) Thankyou Michael :)


message 3971: by Jim (new)

Jim (jimbreads) Started reading The Shadow of the Wind last night and so far I'm loving it. After 50 pages I can already give it a strong recommendation.


message 3972: by Mish (new)

Mish | 3601 comments James wrote: "Started reading The Shadow of the Wind last night and so far I'm loving it. After 50 pages I can already give it a strong recommendation."

It's an awesome book James. I highly recommend it as well


message 3973: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15803 comments Mod
Starting Bones Are Forever by Kathy Reichs tonight.


message 3974: by Tango (new)

Tango | 290 comments I just finished Mister Pip which was amazingly moving.


message 3975: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6886 comments Snap. Me too. Just started it yesterday. Be interesting to compare notes.


message 3976: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (last edited Sep 07, 2012 12:51AM) (new)

Brenda | 80007 comments Mod
Phrynne wrote: "Starting Bones Are Forever by Kathy Reichs tonight."

I have my copy to read yet:)


message 3977: by Maggie (new)

Maggie James wrote: "Started reading The Shadow of the Wind last night and so far I'm loving it. After 50 pages I can already give it a strong recommendation."

Good to hear. I picked up a copy of The Shadow of the Wind this week for $3.
I've finished two books this week - Bedlam: London and Madness, ok, good if you're interested in history. And Wildthorn which I particularly enjoyed.

Am still reading bit by bit Stumbling Toward Enlightenment, and enjoying what I read. Am hoping to start something for my September challenge, or the Spring challenge, but need to clear a few books first.


message 3978: by Kazza (last edited Sep 07, 2012 02:50AM) (new)

Kazza (kazzak) ZauranBook 3 The Pravus series


message 3979: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15803 comments Mod
Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Starting Bones Are Forever (Temperance Brennan, #15) by Kathy Reichs tonight."

I have my copy to read yet:)"


It's good but Reichs is starting to get a bit predictable and ordinary. She needs to think of something new soon. And how long can Temperance and Ryan carry on without actually getting together?


message 3980: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80007 comments Mod
Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Starting Bones Are Forever (Temperance Brennan, #15) by Kathy Reichs tonight."

I have my copy to read yet:)"

It's good but Reichs is starting to get a bit predictable and ordinary. She needs to ..."


Haha!! Yes, I've wondered that before...either ditch him, or get together...lol


message 3981: by Katie (new)

Katie (ieishanalani) Just finished reading Mockingjay!! WOW I can't believe it's the end of the trilogy!!! I want more!! Can't decide what to read next... It's out of Eclipse, Dead until dark, Hush,Hush and Clockwork Angle!! What should I read next?? :)


message 3982: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15803 comments Mod
Katie wrote: "Just finished reading Mockingjay!! WOW I can't believe it's the end of the trilogy!!! I want more!! Can't decide what to read next... It's out of Eclipse, Dead until dark, Hush,Hush and Clockwork A..."

Eeny meeny miney mo...... they are all good.


message 3983: by Tango (new)

Tango | 290 comments I have just started Bring Up the Bodies and am already into it.


message 3984: by Maggie (new)

Maggie How do you all get so much time for reading? I'm bushed just working and running the family, house and garden.

I'm trying to finish a few books I'm part way through, and then hope to start on the September and Spring reads. But I'm having to face the fact that I can't keep up with the reading, especially now I have a couple of groups I'm following.


message 3985: by Mark (new)

Mark Maggie wrote: "How do you all get so much time for reading? ..."

Personally, I'm helped by having no life.


message 3986: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15803 comments Mod
Mark wrote: "Maggie wrote: "How do you all get so much time for reading? ..."

Personally, I'm helped by having no life."


I do it by not sleeping very much!


message 3987: by Mark (new)

Mark Katie wrote: "Just finished reading Mockingjay!! WOW I can't believe it's the end of the trilogy!!! I want more!! Can't decide what to read next... It's out of Eclipse, Dead until dark, Hush,Hush and Clockwork A...What should I read next?? :)"
I should think the OED or the Brisbane Telephone Directory, but the Epic of Gilgamesh is good, too, especially in the original Sumerian. I like the part with the stupid snake of life. I think it's on clay tablet #353, on your kindle.


message 3988: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15803 comments Mod
@ Mark Personally I don't think much of the Brisbane Telephone Directory. In fact I don't really enjoy the whole directory genre.


message 3989: by Mark (new)

Mark Phrynne wrote: "@ Mark Personally I don't think much of the Brisbane Telephone Directory. In fact I don't really enjoy the whole directory genre."

Well, you know, I tend to agree, but the directory genre is an important part of the postmodernist canon.


message 3990: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15803 comments Mod
Mark wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "@ Mark Personally I don't think much of the Brisbane Telephone Directory. In fact I don't really enjoy the whole directory genre."

Well, you know, I tend to agree, but the director..."


That's a conversation stopper right there. :)


message 3991: by Maggi (new)

Maggi Andersen I'm reading Anne Brear's The Gentle Wind's CaressAnne is an Aussie author now living in England. She used to write under Anne Whitfield. I love her Victorian romantic sagas.


message 3992: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15803 comments Mod
I finished Bones Are Forever which was very ordinary. Starting 1Q84, #1 now. I have heard lots of good things about it!


message 3993: by Katie (new)

Katie (ieishanalani) Decided to read Clockwork Angle, good to read about shadow hunters again!! I love the "Mortal instruments" books so lets hope the "Infernal devices" are just as good!!! :)


message 3994: by Maggie (new)

Maggie Mark wrote: "Maggie wrote: "How do you all get so much time for reading? ..."

Personally, I'm helped by having no life."


Ahhh.....that's the secret. Thank you, I will cancel any life I thought I might once have had (my daughters tell me I have no life already so it will not be hard!).


message 3995: by Kelly (new)

Kelly Higgins | 105 comments Maggie wrote: "How do you all get so much time for reading? I'm bushed just working and running the family, house and garden.

I'm trying to finish a few books I'm part way through, and then hope to start on the ..."


I do most of my reading travelling on the train to and from TAFE (near Central) and my part time work (in North Ryde). I'm in Parramatta so it can be a fair hike. I don't mind though.


message 3996: by Reinette (new)

Reinette Mark wrote: "Katie wrote: "Just finished reading Mockingjay!! WOW I can't believe it's the end of the trilogy!!! I want more!! Can't decide what to read next... It's out of Eclipse, Dead until dark, Hush,Hush a..."

Marc, you are such a cynic. Clay tablet, indeed! LOL. I've started Ruth Rendell Portobello. Another Brit. :)


message 3997: by Katie (new)

Katie (ieishanalani) Loving Clockwork Angel so far!! Has anyone else read it? :)


message 3998: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15803 comments Mod
Just finished 1Q84, #1 by Haruki Murakami and it was brilliant! Quirky and well written and very surprising. About to move on to 1Q84, #2 by Haruki Murakami


message 3999: by Khenan (new)

Khenan Bragador | 140 comments oh lordy..i seem to be stuck in a rut (though i guess its a positive one..)reading through this series from that fantsy challenge :( read the first three books of the wheel of time series and decided to read something lighter but im burning to find out what happens next! gah

so just started The Shadow Rising.

i always like a fantasy book but sometimes there is so much to comprehend with them being quite long and filled with weird places/people and magical stuffs :( hopefully this book won't end on a high note so i won't be so quick to jump into the next one.


message 4000: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6886 comments That's my husband's favourite fantasy series.


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