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message 4301: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

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Dale wrote: "Thanks for putting the cover pic up Brenda"

You're welcome Dale:) Do you know how to do it yourself?


message 4302: by Maggie (new)

Maggie Finished Daughters of Rome and Tears on My Pillow: Australian Nurses in Vietnam over the weekend, both well worth reading.


message 4303: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

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Maggie wrote: "Finished Daughters of Rome and Tears on My Pillow: Australian Nurses in Vietnam over the weekend, both well worth reading."

I like the sound of Tears on My Pillow: Australian Nurses in Vietnam Maggie...I've added it to my TBR:)


message 4304: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6888 comments Not into the message board, no.


message 4305: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

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Dale wrote: "Not into the message board, no."

In this comment box there is 'add book/author' on the top RHS. Click on there, type your book title into the box, and hit search. Then when the correct book is listed, click on 'add'. Down the bottom of the box is a choice of 'link' or 'cover'...choose which one you want before you click 'add' and it'll come up in this box for you:)


message 4306: by [deleted user] (last edited Nov 05, 2012 10:44PM) (new)

Finally finished Dracula by Bram Stoker

Here is my review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...



Probably won't be reading for the rest of the week as I have three tests in a row! And I have to study :(


message 4307: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

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Good luck Mickey with your study and your exams! They'll be over soon:)


message 4308: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

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Started The Secret Keeper. Should not have started it straight after The Witch's Daughter because I am really getting tired of this jumping around in time device. It was okay for the first 100 books that did it but please find some other way to write a story!!!


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GP Field (gpfield) | 33 comments Phrynne wrote: "I just finished The Twelve last night and I am still trying to come to grips with it. It was every bit as good as The Passage and it brought back all the old characters. However for me it raised mo..."

I think he's actually improved as an author since the Passage. Some of the writing is brilliantly evocative but yes the plot is starting to unravel a bit. Hope he can hold it together for the last one


message 4310: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

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Greg wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I just finished The Twelve last night and I am still trying to come to grips with it. It was every bit as good as The Passage and it brought back all the old characters. However for..."

Totally agree. Do you understand exactly what Amy is? Am I missing something? Or are we not supposed to understand yet?


message 4311: by Katie (new)

Katie (ieishanalani) Reading Lover Eternal by J.R.Ward loving it finished the first Black dagger brotherhood book yesterday... The dagger boys are so HOT!!!!!


message 4312: by Jim (new)

Jim (jimbreads) I've just started a Tim Winton book from the 80s: Shallows. It was his first Miles Franklin Award. SO far, so good.


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James Loftus | 134 comments About half way through Inside the Third Reich by Albert Speer. Very well written, expertly edited. Though I must say it sounds heavily sanitised to make a surreal evil realm seem pallitable, and a fanatic, human. Speer has written with his reputation in mind, with self-serving, revisionism, however, it still is the best insider's view we are going to get of Hitler's inner circle, his style of leadership, and lastly, his pathology.


message 4314: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

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Katie wrote: "Reading Lover Eternal by J.R.Ward loving it finished the first Black dagger brotherhood book yesterday... The dagger boys are so HOT!!!!!"

Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward :)


message 4315: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

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James wrote: "I've just started a Tim Winton book from the 80s: Shallows. It was his first Miles Franklin Award. SO far, so good."

That one sounds good James, I hadn't heard of it before...


message 4316: by James (last edited Nov 07, 2012 04:24PM) (new)

James Loftus | 134 comments Certainly interesting, and so well written, like a master class in that heavily educated English. Cambridge, or Oxodian, yes, I am sure they call themselves Oxodians. The English writers who represent these styles, are composers, who play extraordinary melodies, with words.

I'll look up the Tim Winton book. He is a talent. What an understatement! Talent ... try genius. If he writes, "The sun is burning." I get sun burnt. He is that good!


message 4317: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

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James wrote: "Certainly interesting, and so well written, like a master class in that heavily educated English. Cambridge, or Oxodian, yes, I am sure they call themselves Oxodians. The English writers who rep..."

Haha!!! Well said James:)


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James Loftus | 134 comments Thanks.


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James Loftus | 134 comments Thought I better double check. And it isn't Oxodians. It is Oxonians. And, both universities claim Stephen Hawking went there. Still, on this one. Will verify this. I personally reckon he went to Coorparoo State High with me. I remember he used to sit behind me and look over my shoulder. No, not for the answers ... for a laugh!


message 4320: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

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James wrote: "Thought I better double check. And it isn't Oxodians. It is Oxonians. And, both universities claim Stephen Hawking went there. Still, on this one. Will verify this. I personally reckon he wen..."

Memories! :)


message 4321: by James (new)

James Loftus | 134 comments Yes. He was quite the delinquent, old Stephen. Or as we used to call him, Stevo.


message 4322: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

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:)


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Dale Harcombe | 6888 comments I'm currently reading Children of Liberty by Paullina SimonsChildren of Liberty
and The Inn at Rose Harbor by Debbie Macomberthe inn at rose harbor


message 4324: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6888 comments Okay doesn't look quite right Brenda, I will try and improve. Can't find the right cover either for The Inn at Rose Harbor ISBN 9781742751740 paperback by Bantam with house and red roses not pink


message 4325: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

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Dale wrote: "Okay doesn't look quite right Brenda, I will try and improve. Can't find the right cover either for The Inn at Rose Harbor ISBN 9781742751740 paperback by Bantam with house and red roses not pink"

Fixed Dale...her surname was spelt wrong:)


message 4326: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6888 comments Serves me right for trusting to memory. Thanks Brenda


message 4327: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

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Dale wrote: "Serves me right for trusting to memory. Thanks Brenda"

:)


message 4328: by Tango (new)

Tango | 290 comments Just finished The Street Sweeper which I ended up thoroughly enjoying. Will have to consult the towering pile of books on my bedside cupboard to see what to read next.


message 4329: by Donna (new)

Donna Katie wrote: "Reading Lover Eternal by J.R.Ward loving it finished the first Black dagger brotherhood book yesterday... The dagger boys are so HOT!!!!!"

I just finished that one too! My sister has them, so I've just been hassling her to lend me the next one :-)


message 4330: by Katie (new)

Katie (ieishanalani) They're so good aren't they Donna?! :)


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Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9976 comments I've just started Lost For Words Australia's Lost Language In Words And Stories by Hugh Lunn by Aussie author Hugh Lunn (who went to school with the hubby of a friend of mine) and, as well as getting plenty of laughs, I'm learning stuff, like: I knew those things on the backs of sofas & armchairs were called antimacassars, but now I know why.....


message 4332: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

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Marianne wrote: "I've just started Lost For Words Australia's Lost Language In Words And Stories by Hugh Lunn by Aussie author Hugh Lunn (who went to school with the hubby of a friend of mine) and, as well ..."

Haha!! Enjoy Marianne!


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 60 comments For any readers who like historical paranormal steampuck genre Kiss of Steel is a great read by a new Aussie author.


message 4334: by Mish (new)

Mish | 3601 comments Tango wrote: "Just finished The Street Sweeper which I ended up thoroughly enjoying. Will have to consult the towering pile of books on my bedside cupboard to see what to read next."

I'm glad you liked it Tango. I would suggest something light after reading The Street Sweeper. I don't know about you but that book drained me - brilliant storyteller but so intense.


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Mish | 3601 comments Wonderful Michael I received Helen's book Autumn Manor I haven't read it yet but it will be my next read - did you get this book as well?


message 4336: by Tango (new)

Tango | 290 comments Just started The Secret Speech the sequel to Child 44 which I read a few years ago. I'm already right into it.


message 4337: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

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Mish wrote: "Wonderful Michael I received Helen's book Autumn Manor I haven't read it yet but it will be my next read - did you get this book as well?"

Michael wrote: "Yeah i got that book too Mish. I'm not sure when i will read it. Will get to it eventually. :)"

I'm currently reading Autumn Manor by Helen Goltz and it is brilliant!!! Historical fiction which I can't put down!


message 4338: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6888 comments I've put it on my to read list. Thanks Brenda


message 4339: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

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Dale wrote: "I've put it on my to read list. Thanks Brenda"

It is WONDERFUL Dale...I finished earlier...


message 4340: by Mish (new)

Mish | 3601 comments Brenda wrote: "Mish wrote: "Wonderful Michael I received Helen's book Autumn Manor I haven't read it yet but it will be my next read - did you get this book as well?"

Michael wrote: "Yeah i got that book too Mis..."


Ooo! you gave it 5 star. Great...I'm looking forward to reading it.


message 4341: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

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Mish wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Mish wrote: "Wonderful Michael I received Helen's book Autumn Manor I haven't read it yet but it will be my next read - did you get this book as well?"

Michael wrote: "Yeah i got th..."


I would have given it more if I could!!!


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GP Field (gpfield) | 33 comments I'm just finishing 'The One Hundred Year Old Man Who Jumped Out of the Window and Disappeared' by Jonas Jonasson.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. On the face of it the story is about a 100 year old man who is a bit of a rascal and disappears from his nursing home on the day of his birthday party in order to find himself a 'proper' drink. He then steals a suitcase full of money from a bikie gang member and the chase is on. As the story unfolds we find that this old man has had quite a life and we follow his antics through modern history as he meets Churchill, Truman, Stalin, Mao and many others. It reminds me a bit of a Swedish version of Forest Gump at points.


message 4343: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

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Greg wrote: "I'm just finishing 'The One Hundred Year Old Man Who Jumped Out of the Window and Disappeared' by Jonas Jonasson.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. On the face of it the story is about a 100 year ol..."


I've heard a lot of good reports about The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson Greg, I might have to add it to my TBR!!


message 4344: by Marianne (last edited Nov 11, 2012 10:33PM) (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9976 comments Brenda wrote: "Marianne wrote: "I've just started Lost For Words Australia's Lost Language In Words And Stories by Hugh Lunn by Aussie author Hugh Lunn (who went to school with the hubby of a friend of mi..."

I did enjoy this, plenty of laughs and nostalgia for those expressions we used to hear a lot. Here's my review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... apparently there's a further volume,Words Fail Me: A Journey Through Australia's Lost Language Words Fail Me A Journey Through Australia's Lost Language by Hugh Lunn so I'll have to borrow that from the library sometime....


message 4345: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

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Marianne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Marianne wrote: "I've just started Lost For Words Australia's Lost Language In Words And Stories by Hugh Lunn by Aussie author Hugh Lunn (who went to school with the hubby of..."

Absolutely wonderful review Marianne...thanks!! You had me chuckling there:)


message 4346: by Katie (new)

Katie (ieishanalani) Lover Revealed by J.R Ward I'm in love with these books :) my BD order of the rest of them should arrive soon fingers x :)


message 4347: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

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Katie wrote: "Lover Revealed by J.R Ward I'm in love with these books :) my BD order of the rest of them should arrive soon fingers x :)"

Lover Revealed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #4) by J.R. Ward Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward


message 4348: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80010 comments Mod
That's no good Michael, I hope you're feeling better now?


message 4349: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

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Michael wrote: "A little bit Brenda. Will take a few more tablets in a little while."

Do you have a migrane?


message 4350: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9976 comments Katie wrote: "Lover Revealed by J.R Ward I'm in love with these books :) my BD order of the rest of them should arrive soon fingers x :)"

Ha! I'm also reading this one!


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