Recently Purchased/Acquired book/s - part 2 Showing 451-500 of 6,891

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I find if you enter only AU and right near the end of the giveaway, you've got more chance. I've won two in the last 2 weeks! But haven't won for awhile before that:)

[Tracey Allen]

I do enter only AU comps and just counted up all my entries. I've entered 66 GR giveaways, and never won.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's bad luck Tracey... well I just checked mine. I've entered 505 times in almost 7 years! And I've won 17 books...so that's just over 3% ... not that high. When you think of how many people enter the giveaways though, the mind boggles!

[Tracey Allen]

oh wow, 505 entries is amazing! Obviously I have a long way to go.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL! That's what I thought!

[Veronica ⭐️]

Never thought of counting my entries.
A bit depressing, I've entered 3225 times winning about 1.5%

[Nicole]

Tidying up my parents library and found a copy of Music and Silence by Rose Tremaine. The work won the Whitbread in '99. Read the first chapter last night - after 2 glasses of red, which is never a good idea. Ended up watching First Knight with Richard Gere & Sean Connery on TV . Fab eye-candy.

[Sally906]

When you guys enter do you put the book on your shelf like they want? I don't have books on my TBR shelf unless I actually own them. I have a wish list that I use to put books I'm interested in. When I enter I put the book on my wish list, so I'm wondering if they look on my TBR list - don't see it - and cross my name off.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sometimes I do, most times I don't Sally :) The last one I won (a couple of days ago) wasn't on my TBR :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Veronica wrote: "Never thought of counting my entries.
A bit depressing, I've entered 3225 times winning about 1.5%"

Wow! I thought the amount of times I had entered was a lot!!! You should have won a library full Veronica!

[Veronica ⭐️]

Sally906 wrote: "When you guys enter do you put the book on your shelf like they want? I don't have books on my TBR shelf unless I actually own them. I have a wish list that I use to put books I'm interested in. Wh..."

It's all completely random Sally. It doesn't matter if you have never reviewed or if you have any books on your shelf at all.

[Veronica ⭐️]

Visiting Vinnies is just like a win and I picked up these two yesterday.

Silver Clouds by Fleur McDonald
Man Drought by Rachael Johns

[Sharon]

Andrea wrote: "I just bought The Last Painting of Sara de Vos ready for the June challenge. I don't think I would have time to read it before Bookclub on Tuesday night anyway, so happy to wait (an..."

There was a page spread about the book and author in our Saturday Newcastle paper today, which was very interesting. The author has an American father and Australian mother but what I found really interesting was that he had contact with a self-proclaimed master forger, Ken Piereni, who confessed in his memoir Caveat Emptor, after being hounded b the FBI.

The author says he had a surreal moment when he asked him to authenticate the method of forgery for a fictitious painting. Hence the author discovered some helpful hints to correct some mistakes he might have made about pigments and methods.

I've painted sometimes for love of it, and love books about painters or about paintings. So will try to read this one really soon.

[Andrea]

Sharon wrote: "There was a page spread about the book and author in our Saturday Newcastle paper today, which was very interesting. ..."

Thanks, I'd like to read that so I might try to track down the article - hopefully it's syndicated in other papers.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Had a visit from my ("fave";) nephew yesterday who recently returned from a holiday in America and brought us these gifts:
Empire of Sin: A Story of Sex, Jazz, Murder, and the Battle for Modern New Orleans by Gary Krist
and
Gulag: A History by Anne Applebaum

He lives in Newtown in Sydney and borrowed my copy of Razor: Tilly Devine, Kate Leigh and the Razor Gangs by Larry Writer to read on the plane. He was most surprised and awed with the history of his home suburb and surrounds! ;D

[Nicole]

Sharon wrote: "Andrea wrote: "I just bought The Last Painting of Sara de Vos ready for the June challenge. I don't think I would have time to read it before Bookclub on Tuesday night anyway, so ha..."

I read that article in the SMH over the weekend. Looks like a great read. Love books about art.

[Marianne]

three in the mail today from Text, coming out 27th June:

Black Teeth
and The Road to Winter
and The Last Days of Chez Nous and Two Friends

[Nicole]

Started reading JD Barretts Secret Recipe for Second Chances, quirky beginning in terms of style/voice took me by surprise. The narrative is fast-paced, conversational and full on. Enjoying it so far.

[Veronica ⭐️]

I'm having one of those strange book coincidences.
I've just finished The Beekeeper's Secret and there is a character named Veronica.
I'm now reading My Melancholic Diary and there is a character named Veronica

In the mail today I received Sensing You by J.M. Adele and the main characters name is Veronica.

I think my name is having a revival :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Veronica wrote: "I'm having one of those strange book coincidences.
I've just finished The Beekeeper's Secret and there is a character named Veronica.
I'm now reading [book:My Melancholic Diary|2349..."

Haha!!! Incredible!

I finished one where the main character was Allie - the one I read straight after - main character Allie! Weird ... as Marianne says!

[Marianne]

cue Twilight Zone music....

[Carolyn]

Ink and Bone by Lisa Unger from Netgalley and Redemption Road by John Hart in paperback.

[Veronica ⭐️]

Carolyn wrote: "Ink and Bone by Lisa Unger from Netgalley and Redemption Road by John Hart."

I'd love to read ink and bone. But I have a few to read and get stressed if I have too many. Looking forward to your review.

[Carolyn]

Veronica wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Ink and Bone by Lisa Unger from Netgalley and Redemption Road by John Hart."

I'd love to read ink and bone. But I have..."

I know what you mean Veronica! I've been a bit stressed this month with too many netgalley reviews due so I'll be a bit more careful about not asking for too many in future!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Carolyn wrote: "Veronica wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Ink and Bone by Lisa Unger from Netgalley and Redemption Road by John Hart."

I'd love to read ink and..."

Haha! Famous last words Carolyn :)) I've been trying reeeeeeealy hard to be good and haven't requested any for awhile, and today they granted a wish I don't even remember making :/ albeit a good one;) ...The Beauty of the End by Debbie Howells ....what's a girl to do? ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Ink and Bone by Lisa Unger from Netgalley and Redemption Road by John Hart in paperback."

I also received Ink and Bone a couple of weeks ago Carolyn :) Can't wait to read it!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Veronica wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Ink and Bone by Lisa Unger from Netgalley and Redemption Road by John Hart."

I'd love..."

LOL! Exactly!

[Carolyn]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Veronica wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Ink and Bone by Lisa Unger from Netgalley and Redemption Road by John Hart."

I'd love..."

LOL! Does sound like a good one though!

I have to say most of the netgalley books I have to read this month have been fantastic. I just they weren't all due for release at the same time :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes that part makes it hard doesn't it!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Well...I had to go to BigW today on an errand for my sister ;) which took me past the books...who'da thought?? And lo and behold, my fave assistant was there offering new and tempting spoils!!
Even so, she didn't have the two I am after buuuut :) I came away with The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith which I did want, and she rushed outside to open a box of new arrivals to get this one for DH A Divided Spy by Charles Cumming which sounds good to me too! So all's well :D
....she also offered me a quick hug which I thought a little odd given the time and place but, never one for refusing a free hug (can't get too many eh?) I launched in and a great hug was enjoyed by all....turns out she was offering a free catalogue! Hahaha!! We all had a good laugh and kicked on with our shopping. ヽ(*⌒∇⌒*)ﾉ

[Marianne]

today the book whisperer supported Salvos:
All These Things I've Done $3 and
A Recipe For Dreaming $2

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Well...I had to go to BigW today on an errand for my sister ;) which took me past the books...who'da thought?? And lo and behold, my fave assistant was there offering new and tempting spoils!!
Even..."

Hahaha!!! Oops Jools ;) Good for you!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

The City of Mirrors by Justin Cronin just landed on my kindle. I pre ordered it ages ago. Now I have to go see if I can Wiki the first two books and remind myself what happened. I read them so long ago I only have a vague memory:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Didn't you write reviews for them? Or was it pre-review writing? How exciting to have the new one though!!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

It was pre review I think but anyway they are so long and involved with so many characters it would be impossible to recall them just from a blurb or a review. Wiki have a detailed account of the plot of each book so I am up to date and ready to go:)

[Sally906]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Well...I had to go to BigW today on an errand for my sister ;) which took me past the books...who'da thought?? And lo and behold, my fave assistant was there offering new and tempting spoils!!
Even..."

LOL - love it.

Glad I am not the only one - when we last flew overseas and going through customs on departure he held out his hand - I shook it - he said it was nice I was being friendly but he was just holding his hand for my passport! Doh!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Hahaha!! That's hilarious Sally!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "It was pre review I think but anyway they are so long and involved with so many characters it would be impossible to recall them just from a blurb or a review. Wiki have a detailed account of the p..."

I didn't realise that - handy to know thanks :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sally906 wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Well...I had to go to BigW today on an errand for my sister ;) which took me past the books...who'da thought?? And lo and behold, my fave assistant was there offering new and tempti..."

Lol, we'd get along fine on a holiday Sally! ;)

[Veronica ⭐️]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Well...I had to go to BigW today on an errand for my sister ;) which took me past the books...who'da thought?? And lo and behold, my fave assistant was there offering new and tempting spoils!!
Even..."

Still after those elusive books?

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Veronica wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Well...I had to go to BigW today on an errand for my sister ;) which took me past the books...who'da thought?? And lo and behold, my fave assistant was there offering new and tempti..."

Yes Veronica, but you know what? Whilst seeking those two books I am accumulating a whole lot of others as I look! :0
Trying to find: Dark Fires Shall Burn by Anna Westbrook and The Convict's Daughter: The Scandal that Shocked a Colony by Kiera Lindsey, so far I haven't seen either :/

No doubt I could get them from bookshops but the costs are a lot higher. Will only do that if I can't get them otherwise ;)

[Carolyn]

LOL Jools! Can't take you anywhere! Hope you and the Big W salesperson are on first name terms now :)

For my birthday yesterday - Penguin Bloom: The Odd Little Bird Who Saved a Family by Cameron Bloom and Island Home by Tim Winton.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Carolyn wrote: "LOL Jools! Can't take you anywhere! Hope you and the Big W salesperson are on first name terms now :)

For my birthday yesterday - [book:Penguin Bloom: The Odd Little Bird Who Saved a Family|261018..."

Haha, Thank goodness we have been on first name terms for a few years now otherwise I might have felt obliged to buy her dinner! ;)

Great birthday presents Carolyn! Penguin so gorgeous!!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

I haven't bought it but just discovered this little gem which looks like it would be ideal for any child dealing with grief or the loss of a loved one: The Memory Tree by Britta Teckentrup
I was taken by the little red fox on the cover...I have a thing for little red foxes :)

[Andrea]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "I haven't bought it but just discovered this little gem which looks like it would be ideal for any child dealing with grief or the loss of a loved one: The Memory Tree by [author:Br..."

Beautiful illustrations in the preview, too.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Andrea wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "I haven't bought it but just discovered this little gem which looks like it would be ideal for any child dealing with grief or the loss of a loved one: [book:The Memory Tree|1871394..."

Yes it looks like a really nice book Andrea :)

[Elaine]

My baby ( 11 yrs old) left for camp yesterday and sad mamma had to distract herself. I came to visit my Mum in Hastings and of course had to trawl the op shops for books!!!
I did a Marianne and visited Vinnies where I picked up 11 books for $24. Then went to the Salvos where I was slightly more restrained and got 3 more but they were a bit more expensive.
Here's my loot in no particular order:

Crazy Love You
The Secrets of Midwives
The Girl in the Spider's Web: Continuing Stieg Larsson's Millennium Series
The Straight Dope: The inside story of sport's biggest drug scandal ( for Hubby)
Unpolished Gem
In Full View: Essays
The Girl With All the Gifts
The House on the Strand
A History of the World in 10½ Chapters
A Spot of Bother
Conversations with God: An Uncommon Dialogue, Vol. 1
And 3 Cookbooks.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Nice haul Elaine! That's the best therapy for taking your mind off things ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "LOL Jools! Can't take you anywhere! Hope you and the Big W salesperson are on first name terms now :)

For my birthday yesterday - [book:Penguin Bloom: The Odd Little Bird Who Saved a Family|261018..."

Well done Carolyn! Loved Penguin - it's a coffee table book in our house now :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Elaine! Some great pick ups there :)