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message 4001: by Mark (new)

Mark Brigitte wrote: "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..."

Not so much cynical as cranky in virtue of having once had actually to read and lecture on the Epic of Gilgamesh. (I'm not a sumerologist or a lit. prof., nor do I play one on television, so it's a long story, but anyway, I'm now allergic to snakes of life and people named "Enkidu.")


message 4002: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80005 comments Mod
I will be starting The End Of The Wasp Season by Denise Mina later on today:)


message 4003: by Mark (new)

Mark Michael wrote: "I just finished The Happiest Refugee: A Memoir wich was a wonderful read. I will post a review after work and will be reading A Million Suns for the September challenge next. :)"

Isn't reading Across the Universe sort of a prerequisite for that?


message 4004: by Mark (new)

Mark Michael wrote: "Wich i have read Mark. :)"

I'm assuming you liked it. The reviews and ratings for A Million Suns looked remarkably good.


message 4005: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15802 comments Mod
Michael wrote: "Wich i have read Mark. :)"

I have been thinking about reading Across the Universe. Is it good? The reviews make it sound very young adult but that's okay as long as the writing is good.


message 4006: by Mark (new)

Mark Phrynne wrote: "Michael wrote: "Wich i have read Mark. :)"

I have been thinking about reading Across the Universe. Is it good? The reviews make it sound very young adult but that's okay as long as the writing is ..."


I haven't actually read it, but was, like you, tempted by the reviews. I guess we'll have to wait for Michael's opinion, though I'm assuming he wouldn't be slating the second book for a read if he hadn't enjoyed the first.


message 4007: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15802 comments Mod
Michael wrote: "I enjoyed it Phrynne. Considering the whole story is based on a spaceship and it didn't have the usual elements of YA and sci fi it worked really well. :)"

Sounds good to me. I love sci fi. I will give it a go.


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Sharnie | 10 comments Currently, I am reading The Dawn Stag by Jules Watson, and i'm having a terrible time at it. I just find that I dont care about any of the characters, the main couple's relationship irks me and I feel like the ending is a forgone conclusion, however, my life has sort of cracked open like a cheap piniata that's been whacked by a circus strong msn holding a metal baseball bat, and the last time that happened I started hating the book I was reading. So, I dont know whether I dislike the book because it deserves it or i'm just projecting my negative feelings onto it - and I dont want to change books incase I end up polluting the next one as well... Any how, sorry about the rant


message 4009: by Dale (last edited Sep 12, 2012 03:33PM) (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6886 comments That can happen. Sometimes you are just not in the right space for a particular book. Another time it may well be a different story.


message 4010: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80005 comments Mod
Sharnie wrote: "Currently, I am reading The Dawn Stag by Jules Watson, and i'm having a terrible time at it. I just find that I dont care about any of the characters, the main couple's relationship irks me and I ..."

Good luck Sharnie..maybe you should just put it to one side, and read something light and fluffy, it might help!


message 4011: by Tee (new)

Tee (zally) Jane Fallon Got You Back love it.


message 4012: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6886 comments I have finished and posted my review of Nine Days by Toni Jordan
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15...


message 4013: by Katie (new)

Katie (ieishanalani) Clockwork Prince :)


message 4014: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80005 comments Mod
Dale wrote: "I have finished and posted my review of Nine Days by Toni Jordan
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15..."


Will be keen to read it when you post it Dale:)


message 4015: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80005 comments Mod
Katie wrote: "Clockwork Prince :)"

Clockwork Prince :)


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Brenda | 80005 comments Mod
David wrote: "I'm about two thirds through The Vanishing Point by Val McDermid. I don't actually know what to think of this book. I guess I like it. It started out interesting when a young boy and his legal guar..."

David, I have this one on my TBR list, and am interested to hear your thoughts. I hope it gets better for you...


message 4017: by Mish (last edited Sep 14, 2012 04:53AM) (new)

Mish | 3601 comments Dale wrote: "I have finished and posted my review of Nine Days by Toni Jordan
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15..."


Dale I've attached your review here -
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Great review...I'd like to read this as wellNine Days by Toni Jordan


message 4018: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6886 comments It's up now Brenda. Thanks for liking it Mish.


message 4019: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80005 comments Mod
Great review Dale:)


message 4020: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6886 comments Thanks Brenda


message 4021: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15802 comments Mod
Just started Stormdancer (The Lotus War, #1) by Jay Kristoff . Really good so far.


message 4022: by Karen (new)

Karen (kazzakrisanna) | 13 comments I've just started The Pilo Family Circus by Will Elliott so far very good


message 4023: by Katie (new)

Katie (ieishanalani) Im reading 13 by Kelley Armstrong :)


message 4024: by Jim (last edited Sep 18, 2012 04:26PM) (new)

Jim (jimbreads) I've finished three really great books in the last week:
The Shadow of the Wind ****
The Death of Ivan Ilych ****
The Blackwater Lightship *****
It's amazing to get such a solid run of great novels!


message 4025: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80005 comments Mod
James wrote: "I've finished three really great books in the last week:
The Shadow of the Wind ****
The Death of Ivan Ilych ****
The Blackwater Lightship *****
It's amazing to get such a solid run of great novels!"


The Shadow of the Wind was great, wasn't it!


message 4026: by Jim (new)

Jim (jimbreads) Brenda wrote: "James wrote: "I've finished three really great books in the last week:
The Shadow of the Wind ****
The Death of Ivan Ilych ****
The Blackwater Lightship *****
It's amazing to get such a solid run ..."


Yeah it was one of those novels where you get completely absorbed by the story. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves stories!


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I'm currently reading 12: A Novel About the End of the Mayan Calendar by Jeffrey Marcus Oshins as the author has kindly given me a copy. I really like it so far.


message 4028: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80005 comments Mod
I'm about to start Night Blind by Michael W. Sherer...an arc from the author with publication not until 23/10.


message 4029: by [deleted user] (new)

I just finished The Tower Mill by James Moloney ( I won a copy of on firstreads). I loved it .. Particularly good if you have a bit of a knowledge of the Brisbane area and Queensland state politics in the 70's and 80's. This is his first novel for adult readers and I would definitely read more of this author.


message 4030: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn The Fires of Heaven (Wheel of Time Book 5)


message 4031: by Mish (new)

Mish | 3601 comments The Fires of Heaven Hi Carolyn, I've just linked it so people can see the book you're reading :)


message 4032: by Katie (new)

Katie (ieishanalani) Im also reading Beautiful Disaster and im loving it Brenda :)


message 4033: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80005 comments Mod
Katie wrote: "Im also reading Beautiful Disaster and im loving it Brenda :)"

I'm glad Katie:)


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Brenda | 80005 comments Mod
Jen wrote: "I just finished The Tower Mill by James Moloney ( I won a copy of on firstreads). I loved it .. Particularly good if you have a bit of a knowledge of the Brisbane area and Queensland state politics..."

Great that you loved it Jen...extra special that you won it!


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Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments Just finished Salmon Fishing In The Yemen by Paul Torday by Paul Torday which I realy enjoyed, made me think of Yes, Prime Minister. I have the DVD on reserve at the local library. Will post my review soon


message 4036: by [deleted user] (new)

Just stated Callum & Harper by Fisher Amelie , catching the train to work helps with the reading :)


message 4037: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80005 comments Mod
Michael wrote: "Finished the latest one from Tess Gerritsen Last to Die

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


Great review...did you know about this group Michael? http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/7... I received an email telling me about it, and have been reading through the comments with Tess answering lots of questions...you might be interested!


message 4038: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80005 comments Mod
It was only for yesterday (US), so it could be finished with now...I just thought you might like to read all the comments. You don't have to join to do that:)


message 4039: by Katie (new)

Katie (ieishanalani) finished reading Beautiful Disaster (Beautiful, #1) by Jamie McGuire and i love it!! :)


message 4040: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80005 comments Mod
Katie wrote: "finished reading Beautiful Disaster (Beautiful, #1) by Jamie McGuire and i love it!! :)"

It was good wasn't it Katie:) Don't think I'll bother with the next one though...seems a bit weird, the same story from Travis' point of view....nothing much would change!


message 4041: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80005 comments Mod
Michael wrote: "Brenda wrote: "It was only for yesterday (US), so it could be finished with now...I just thought you might like to read all the comments. You don't have to join to do that:)"

I just had a quick sq..."


It was interesting to read her replies to the various questions...


message 4042: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15802 comments Mod
Brenda wrote: "Michael wrote: "Finished the latest one from Tess Gerritsen Last to Die

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

Great review...did you know about this group Michael? http://w..."


That Goodreads group was interesting Brenda. I went to hear Tess Gerritson speak not long ago and it was really interesting to hear her views about what she has written. She was very entertaining too!


message 4043: by Helen (new)

Helen Goltz I'm reading Hilary Burden's "A Story of Seven Summers" which is set in Tassie and is a true story. Great escapism and if you are into cooking, you will love the recipes at the end of each chapter.


message 4044: by [deleted user] (new)

Katie wrote: "finished reading Beautiful Disaster (Beautiful, #1) by Jamie McGuire and i love it!! :)"

OO I really quite liked that one...so much drama haha


message 4045: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80005 comments Mod
Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Michael wrote: "Finished the latest one from Tess Gerritsen Last to Die

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

Great review...did you know about this group Mi..."


That would have been wonderful Phrynne...such a fabulous experience!


message 4046: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80005 comments Mod
Helen wrote: "I'm reading Hilary Burden's "A Story of Seven Summers" which is set in Tassie and is a true story. Great escapism and if you are into cooking, you will love the recipes at the end of each chapter."

A Story of Seven Summers by Hilary Burden:)


message 4047: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80005 comments Mod
Melanie wrote: "Katie wrote: "finished reading Beautiful Disaster (Beautiful, #1) by Jamie McGuire and i love it!! :)"

OO I really quite liked that one...so much drama haha"


Lots of teenage angst!!


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Jeanette Hornby (goodreadscomuser_jeanettehornby) | 107 comments Just about to start Fifty Shades Darker. I found the first book in the series to be surprisingly interesting.


message 4049: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80005 comments Mod
Fantastic pile of books there David...1st Oct, and you've already finished your first graphic novel! Did you enjoy it...I've wanted to read that one for awhile?


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