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Kelly wrote: "I'm reading Prodigy and crossing my fingers that it doesn't fall into the dreaded middle book syndrome category."

I come across that so often. Middle book syndrome is so disappointing!

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I've just finished: Deadline, which was good, 3.5 stars (but not brilliant like the first book in the series: Feed).

Also finished: The Reapers Are the Angels which I found very disappointing. So much promise. Lovely descriptive passages but no meat. 2 stars (I bumped it up from 1).

Now reading: Lockdown, which I'm finding really good so far.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I just started Let The Dead Lie for my Aussie authors challenge. It starts well."

Oooh that's my next one of Malla Nunn's to read....boy I wish I had MORE reading ti..."

Haha!! Yes...who needs to eat! lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I finished Never Say Die by Tess Gerritsen earlier..my review... http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Adhityani]

Finished reading Adharanand Finn's Running with the Kenyans (on my iPad so can't tag). Gave it four stars -- it's a read that is enjoyable to runners and non runners alike as it immerses the reader in the local culture and is packed with wonderful and character characters. Here 's a link to my review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Natasha]

I've been carrying around my copy of a book but with school starting back and returning from holidays, I've had no time to read at all for a week! But I continue to carry it around with me, hoping to start it very soon. It's called "Two Brothers" by Ben Elton. The lady in my local bookshop raved about it so I'm hoping it will be a good one.

[Kim BookGirl]

Natasha wrote: "I've been carrying around my copy of a book but with school starting back and returning from holidays, I've had no time to read at all for a week! But I continue to carry it around with me, hoping..."

I hope you enjoy it. I certainly did.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Natasha wrote: "I've been carrying around my copy of a book but with school starting back and returning from holidays, I've had no time to read at all for a week! But I continue to carry it around with me, hoping..."

There have been a lot of good reports on Two Brothers by Ben Elton Natasha:) Hope you enjoy it!

[Natasha]

That's good to hear Kim and Brenda, thank you!

[Michele]

I just finished Birdman by Mo Hayder - the first of her books that I have read and it definitely won't be the last.

[Michele]

Michael wrote: "What was it like Michele? I have her second book The Treatment and am looking forward to reading it."

It was the first in the Jack Caffery series, I liked him as a main character and want to read more about him. I thought it was well written, a bit gruesome, but I have read worse. I think if you enjoy crime fiction, then you would enjoy this. Not sure if you would need to read them in order - there is a bit of detail about Jack's life, but perhaps she will rehash in subsequent books.

[Ch'kara]

Read Earth Sim by Jade Kerrion a fantastic author this book has just come out on Amazon so couldn't find a Goodreads link yet

[Mish]

Ch'kara wrote: "Read Earth Sim by Jade Kerrion a fantastic author this book has just come out on Amazon so couldn't find a Goodreads link yet"

Ch'kara you can ask one of the GR Librarians to add the book onto the database in this thread
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/7...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ch'kara wrote: "Read Earth Sim by Jade Kerrion a fantastic author this book has just come out on Amazon so couldn't find a Goodreads link yet"

Here you go Ch'kara Earth-Sim by Jade Kerrion

[joanne]

I've just started reading Looking for Alibrandi, which we have to read for school. Its ok, I enjoy the fact that its set in a location I know

[Michele]

I just finished Thirst by L.A. Larkin. An excellent thriller, if anyone is looking for a book by a female Aussie author for their Australian challenge, I highly recommend this book.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michele wrote: "I just finished Thirst by L.A. Larkin. An excellent thriller, if anyone is looking for a book by a female Aussie author for their Australian challenge, I highly recommend this book."

Thanks Michele...I've had that one on my TBR for quite awhile!!

[Adhityani]

At the moment reading Barbara's Kingsolver's Flight Behaviour and really loving it so far! If this keeps up this could be one of the best books she's written and an instant classic.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dhitri wrote: "At the moment reading Barbara's Kingsolver's Flight Behaviour and really loving it so far! If this keeps up this could be one of the best books she's written and an instant classic."

Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver :)

[Adhityani]

Thanks Brenda. I am on my Mini and don't know how to tag the books/authors.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dhitri wrote: "Thanks Brenda. I am on my Mini and don't know how to tag the books/authors."

I don't think you can on those tablets, or the smart phones either yet Dhitri. One day maybe!

[Natasha]

Brenda wrote: "Dhitri wrote: "Thanks Brenda. I am on my Mini and don't know how to tag the books/authors."

I don't think you can on those tablets, or the smart phones either yet Dhitri. One day maybe!"

Actually, you can tag on iPhones - I worked it out - its exactly the same "add book/author" eg. War and Peace. Lol I don't know why War and Peace came to my head as an example!!

[Michele]

Michael wrote: "Just finished another book from Aussie author Helen Goltz Autumn Manor.

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

Glad you enjoyed it Michael, I have that on my tbr list

[Michael]

Tamara wrote: "I started The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick, and I'm really enjoying it so far. I'm hoping to see the movie on the weekend with my husband."

Hope you are enjoying it, it will make a great movie

[James]

I am currently doing the Indigenous Author challenge and read Rabbit-Proof Fence: The True Story of One of the Greatest Escapes of All Time. So far very good.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

James wrote: "I am currently doing the Indigenous Author challenge and read Rabbit-Proof Fence: The True Story of One of the Greatest Escapes of All Time. So far very good."

I enjoyed that one when I read it James:)

[James]

I like your nickname, Queen Bee Ninja. If I disagree with you ya won't Ninjitsu, me? Will you, Brenda?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

James wrote: "I like your nickname, Queen Bee Ninja. If I disagree with you ya won't Ninjitsu, me? Will you, Brenda?"

Haha!! I'd have to sic my grandson onto you James, he's the Ninjitsu kid!!! ;)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Michael wrote: "Tamara wrote: "I started The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick, and I'm really enjoying it so far. I'm hoping to see the movie on the weekend with my husband."

Hope you are enjoying it, it ..."

I haven't read the book but the movie was delightful!

[James]

Great title. Great story. I can tell I am going to like it. Descriptions of the outback landscape, endless the sand dunes, endless the horizon, endlessly hot. I lived in Cloncurry and travelled all over the north and north west. I was stationed asa cop in the south west, Qld, Eromanga, where, the scenery is great, but they have ants the size of Armadillo's Armadillos, actually with fangs like razors, so, give me the north-west every day. The Aboriginal connection to the land is easy to understand when faced with the majesty of the eternal land ... going on forever ... not moulded by a human hand, as it was, when man made his living as a hunter and gatherer.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

James wrote: "Great title. Great story. I can tell I am going to like it. Descriptions of the outback landscape, endless the sand dunes, endless the horizon, endlessly hot. I lived in Cloncurry and travelled..."

Well said James:) A great story...you should write a biography.

[Adhityani]

Natasha wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Dhitri wrote: "Thanks Brenda. I am on my Mini and don't know how to tag the books/authors."

I don't think you can on those tablets, or the smart phones either yet Dhitri. One day ma..."

Aha! It's possible to tag on the mobile site but not the app. I will use the mobile site from now on! Thanks for the tip.

[Kim BookGirl]

Starting The Turning: Stories by Tim Winton for book group tonight. My first Winton.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kim wrote: "Starting The Turning: Stories by Tim Winton for book group tonight. My first Winton."

That sounds good Kim....let us know what you think, won't you. I enjoy him, but hadn't heard of that one:) I hope you enjoy it...

[Dale]

I have The Turning on my shelf and haven't read it yet. It will probably be my next male author challenge for whatever month that is. Currently reading Friendship Bread which is not part of the Aussie author challenge, just a change of pace.

[Catherine]

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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Hi Elspeth can i ask you to please start a new thread here to promote your book.

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...

This thread is specifically for what the title says..."

Thanks Michael...Elspeth, I made you a thread in the Author Spotlight section. http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

I also noticed you are a new member...please head on over to this thread http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3... so you can introduce yourself, and everyone can say hi:) Thanks...

[Zaryna]

Hi thank you so much! :)

[Adhityani]

I just finished reading Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver. I LOVED IT, five stars from me. I think this is one of the best books she's written. Here is my review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Michael]

Dhitri wrote: "I just finished reading Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver. I LOVED IT, five stars from me. I think this is one of the best books she's written. Here is my review http://www.goodreads.com/review..."

That's good news, I've got that on my self waiting to be read.

[Adhityani]

I will dedicate the rest of the month to "studying" Barbara Kingsolver - Prodigal Summer and Animal, Vegetable, Miracle are on my Summer Reading list anyway (I am very behind!).

I don't know why I decided to read Flight of Behaviour first, perhaps because it was new and there is just something about new releases that makes you want to drop anything you're reading at the moment. Anyone feel like this, too?

[Kim BookGirl]

Brenda wrote: "Kim wrote: "Starting The Turning: Stories by Tim Winton for book group tonight. My first Winton."

That sounds good Kim....let us know what you think, won't you. I enjoy him, but hadn't heard of th..."

I am loving it. A series of short stories that have links. This is one I will have to buy so I can read it again.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kim wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Kim wrote: "Starting The Turning: Stories by Tim Winton for book group tonight. My first Winton."

That sounds good Kim....let us know what you think, won't you. I enjoy him, but had..."

That's good news Kim...thanks:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Startest this one last night as a fill in before the new Detective D.D. Warren book arrives next week. (I hope) The 7th Month."

I bet you enjoy it Michael!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "So far so good Brenda and thats only 15% into it. :)"

I enjoyed it:)

[J.E.]

Just finished N.E. Bode's, The Anybodies. It is a wonderful middle grade adventure starring a young girl named Fern. When Fern finds out that she's been switched at birth, things get really interesting. I reviewed the book on my blog last Sunday.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jeanne wrote: "Just finished N.E. Bode's, The Anybodies. It is a wonderful middle grade adventure starring a young girl named Fern. When Fern finds out that she's been switched at birth, things get really interes..."

The Anybodies by N.E. Bode

Would you be able to put the review here on Goodreads too Jeanne with a link for us to check it out? Thanks:)

[J.E.]

I'll check. I may already have done that - at least I thought I did! :-)

[J.E.]

Nope! You're right, I didn't post my review. I will do first thing tomorrow. I am on my iPad witting to you from my cozy bed, and don't want to leave it. The temp here in the Northeast (Connecticut, US) is in the teens, and the wind is howling. In the meantime, you can see it on my blog, under Books to Read tab. I'll try to participate more. I enjoy reading tidbits from your group. Http://warriorechidna.blogspot.com

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Jeanne, that would be great! Sorry about your freezing weather over there...we are the complete opposite, with it in the high 30's where I am at the moment, which is very hot! A bit under 100 in your temps:)