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What Are You Currently Reading? (doesn't have to be an Aussie book)
Shane wrote: "Started moments ago...
...This is good!
Why has this book eluded me thus far?"
one of my all time fav books!
...This is good!
Why has this book eluded me thus far?"
one of my all time fav books!
Melanie wrote: "Shane wrote: "Started moments ago......This is good!
Why has this book eluded me thus far?"
one of my all time fav books!"
Many of my friends say the same - I probably will soon also.
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...This is good!
Why has this book eluded me thus far?"
It's a brilliant book. Have you read any by Terry Pratchett yet. They are kind of similar.
Phrynne wrote: "Shane wrote: "Started moments ago......This is good!
Why has this book eluded me thus far?"
It's a brilliant book. Have you read any by Te..."
Also not read :( My wife has that whole DiscWorld series, so I'll go through it once I've read Hitch-Hiker's series. Is it very funny too?
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...This is good!
Why has this book eluded me thus far?"
It's a brilliant book. Have yo..."
Well I think so but of course sense of humour is a personal thing! When I listen to discworld books on my iPod I laugh out loud while I am walking along the street!
Phrynne wrote: "Shane wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Shane wrote: "Started moments ago......This is good!
Why has this book eluded me thus far?"
It's a brilliant..."
What a great idea Phrynne, funny books on audio would be hilarious! Something else I'll have to try :)
Currently reading '1788' by Watkin Tench - a first-hand account of the First Fleet's British settlement of NSW. It has been republished as a Text Classic and is amazing. Interestingly, it includes references to a young indigenous Australian, ill with smallpox, who is 'adopted' by the first surgeon of the fleet, and who is the subject of Jackie French's adolescent fiction, novel, 'Nanberry'. It also presents some interesting insights into the contemporary views of indigenous cultures and their interactions with the Europeans. Highly recommended to anyone interested in Australian history.
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Sounds really interesting Simone:)
finally, FINALLY starting LOTR :)i read around 100 pages of The Fellowship around 10 years ago and gave up (too much for my pre-teen mind. i had games to play gosh) and have waited till now to read it. It never really felt like a good time to read until now with school or how my reading was going atm.
so now to read it! :)
Nicola wrote: "I'm reading Pride and Prejudice. I'm halfway through and I'm really enjoying it."
Khenan wrote: "finally, FINALLY starting LOTR :)
i read around 100 pages of The Fellowship around 10 years ago and gave up (too much for my pre-teen mind. i had games to play gosh) and have waited till now to re..."
Every one is reading my fav books :) hahah
Khenan wrote: "finally, FINALLY starting LOTR :)
i read around 100 pages of The Fellowship around 10 years ago and gave up (too much for my pre-teen mind. i had games to play gosh) and have waited till now to re..."
Every one is reading my fav books :) hahah
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I did. I don't know..."
I loved the original David, and I expect the graphic novel will be the same..glad you enjoyed it..
The Casual Vacancy :) thoroughly enjoying it, despite some of the harsh reviews JKR's been copping..
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It's incredibly popular though Sammy!
I'm currently reading one of the books short listed for the Man Booker prize; Swimming Home by Deborah Levy really enjoying it so far.
Brenda wrote: "Sammy wrote: "The Casual Vacancy :) thoroughly enjoying it, despite some of the harsh reviews JKR's been copping.."It's incredibly popular though Sammy!"
Yeah it's everywhere at the moment.. Not usually my kind of thing but was interested to see where JKR had gone next, and I'm pleasantly surprised, even if the content is a little harsh at times.
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It's incredibly popular though Sammy!"
Yeah it's everywhere at t..."
Not my sort of book, but I know others are enjoying it!
Finally finished my review on The Map of Time.
Here it is: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
I'm now reading it's sequel The Map of the Sky which I won on Goodreads!
Here it is: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
I'm now reading it's sequel The Map of the Sky which I won on Goodreads!
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Thanks for sharing your review Mickey...it's a good one :) I've been interested in reading this as well :)
I'm currently reading I, Lucifer: Finally, the Other Side of the Story by Glen Duncan. I'm more than half way throught and it's a difficult book to read (need a dictionary on hand)And I'm also reading Absolution Creek by Nicole Alexander - not far in but really enjoying it
I've just brought home from the library the new memoir I Am Jennie
by Jennie Ketcham. My expectations are pretty high for it. Looking forward to a big review.
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I like the sound of that one Mish...I've added it to my TBR list, thanks:)
Brenda wrote: "Mish wrote: "And I'm also reading Absolution Creek by Nicole Alexander - not far in but really enjoying it ..."I like the sound of that one Mish...I've added it to my TBR list, thanks:)"
I think you will like it Brenda. Well written, easy to read & I like the historical references in the earlier parts. I will write a review as soon as I'm finished :)
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I like the sound of that one Mish...I've added it to my TBR list, tha..."
Thanks Mish, I'll look forward to it:)
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Do you like it? I have read quite a lot of Stephen King but not this one yet. The reviews were all over the place ranging from an absolute shocker to brilliant!
I'm currently reading 'Life On Air' by David Attenborough. I saw him when he did his show in Perth a couple of months ago and bought the book there. Proving to be every bit as entertaining as the man himself on the night :)
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David Attenborough: Life on Air by David Attenborough...he's absolutely brilliant, isn't he Cheryl!
About halfway through The Yellow Birds. Despite being very easy to read it took a while to get into this. It gives a perspective on the war in Iraq from an American soldier's perspective.
Tango wrote: "About halfway through The Yellow Birds. Despite being very easy to read it took a while to get into this. It gives a perspective on the war in Iraq from an American soldier's perspective."I really enjoyed that book, but it was heartbreaking.
Hi Tango, I've just received this book (through work). I will watch keenly for your review ... I'm not sure yet if I will tackle it, but Michael's description is intriguing.
Just finished:Underground: Tales of Hacking, Madness and Obsession on the Electronic Frontier by Suelette Dreyfus and Julian Assange - Prior to watching the CH10 movie tonight. Very interesting read.
Now reading 'The Secret River' by Kate Grenville.
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Finished The Yellow Birds: A Novel abit earlier and would recommend to everyone.
Review here: htt..."
Great review Michael! I can't wait to read your current read as well:)
Michael wrote: "Underground: Tales of Hacking, Madness, and Obsession on the Electronic Frontier The Secret RiverFinished The Yellow Birds: A Novel abit earlier and would recommend to everyone.
Review here: htt..."
I'm so glad you enjoyed that book too :)
LOL!! I just realised that my two current reads are absolute poles apart in quality and content! My bedside read I'm attempting Fifty Shades of Grey whilst my main read is the soon-to-be-released Flight Behaviour. A little taste of Kingsolver magic: "His moustache made two curved lines around the sides of his mouth like parentheses, as if everything he might say would be very quiet, and incidental."
Yesterday I finished The Book of the Forsaken, here is my review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
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I have just finished reading and reviewing recently The Shoemaker's Wife http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...and God's Poetry:The Identity and Destiny encoded in your name.http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16... Both great reads for different reasons
Currently reading Burning Lies
Trying to finish A Game of Thrones as I only have a few days left before the library loan expires and I can't renew cos it's reserved. Plus I am dying to start Death by Sugar which I received from Aussie author Helen Goltz for review.
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and God's Poetry:The Identity and Destiny encoded in your name.http://www.goo..."
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... 2nd review Dale:)
Burning Lies by Helene Young ...an awesome book!!
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Go, go, go Jen;) lol
Lol Brenda! Sometimes it feels like a race against the clock with these library books
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Why has this book eluded me thus far?