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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You'll be kept busy Kim!!!

[Marianne]

It's been ages since I had book from Text Publishing, I guess because they're in Melbourne and not at the office. Today, in the mail, not direct from Text, but through United Book Distributors, a print copy of White Throat, which I've already read on NetGalley.

[Marianne]

After my plasma donation, I had a look at the free library locker: The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches

[Stella]

Fremantle Press have been running a '2 for the price of 1' promotion through local bookshops for new-release crime fiction. So I acquired Dave Warner's Before It Breaks along with Alexander Thorpe's Death Leaves the Station. Quite different in style, but both great reads.

[Marianne]

Collected a reserve from the library:
How to Raise an Elephant

[Diana]

From work today for my 5 day break
More than a kick: footy, the photo and me by Tayla Harris
Honor Girl: A Graphic Memoir by Maggie Thrash
Audubon, On The Wings Of The World by Fabien Grolleau

[Krystal]

In celebration of retail finally opening up here in Melbourne, I naturally went to a bookstore. Pretty proud of myself - only one of these wasn't already on my TBR. XD

The Other Side of the Sky
Honeybee (totally caved under peer pressure)
The Burning Chambers
Darkdawn
The Ghost Tree
House of Dragons
Harrow Lake

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lovely shopping Krystal!!!

[Icewineanne]

Our numbers here keep increasing so I’m going on-line book shopping (strictly for my mental health) 😂

[Diana]

I went out today for the first time since lockdown. At my local Salvos I picked up
The Little Black Book of Setlists $2 for my BIL
The Life and Opinions of Maf the Dog, and of His Friend Marilyn Monroe - $3
Be Near Me - $3
Sea Otters Gambolling In The Wild, Wild Surf - $5
Tales from the Back Row: An Outsider's View from Inside the Fashion Industry $4
No Friend but the Mountains: Writing from Manus Prison $8

Very happy with my haul.

[Krystal]

Diana wrote: "I went out today for the first time since lockdown. At my local Salvos I picked up
The Little Black Book of Setlists $2 for my BIL
"

I'm starting to get the impression you read a lot of non-fic, Diana!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Icewineanne wrote: "Our numbers here keep increasing so I’m going on-line book shopping (strictly for my mental health) 😂"

Sorry to hear Anne - stay safe and keep online shopping!!

[Krystal]

Where are you, Anne? Not good at all!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Anne's from the US Krystal, but I don't know what part...

[Icewineanne]

Krystal wrote: "Where are you, Anne? Not good at all!"

I’m in Toronto Canada Krystal. Many areas in our country are open but not our city. Our virus #s keep going up even with restrictions. Most stores are open but all indoor activities like dining, cinemas, gyms etc are closed. Like many around the world, most activities are held through zoom. It’s going to be a tough winter.

[Icewineanne]

Brenda wrote: "Anne's from the US Krystal, but I don't know what part..."

Close Brenda....luckily no Trump insanity for us!

[Krystal]

Icewineanne wrote: "Krystal wrote: "Where are you, Anne? Not good at all!"

I’m in Toronto Canada Krystal. Many areas in our country are open but not our city. Our virus #s keep going up even with restrictions. Most s..."

Ah I see, not good! We've only just opened up here in Victoria so I know how you feel. My sister is over there in Ottawa but seems to be a bit more controlled there for sure.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Icewineanne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Anne's from the US Krystal, but I don't know what part..."

Close Brenda....luckily no Trump insanity for us!"

Yes I must apologise profusely Anne! I know how much your country "loves" the US president!!!!!

[Icewineanne]

Krystal wrote: "Icewineanne wrote: "Krystal wrote: "Where are you, Anne? Not good at all!"

I’m in Toronto Canada Krystal. Many areas in our country are open but not our city. Our virus #s keep going up even with ..."

Ottawa is another hotspot (as you probably heard from your sister) .....but today we had a glimmer of good news. The gov’t has been under pressure to re-open business sectors and is now re-examining the imposed restrictions & will present a new plan next Fri. A loosening of restrictions will be such a relief.
So glad your city has also opened up. Cheers!

[Icewineanne]

Brenda wrote: "Icewineanne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Anne's from the US Krystal, but I don't know what part..."

Close Brenda....luckily no Trump insanity for us!"

Yes I must apologise profusely Anne! I know how mu..."

HaHaHa.....we’re all waiting on the edge of seats for the election results next Tues (or Wed) 😉

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

So are we Anne!! lol

[Diana]

Krystal wrote: "Diana wrote: "I went out today for the first time since lockdown. At my local Salvos I picked up
The Little Black Book of Setlists $2 for my BIL
"

I'm starting to get the impressio..."

Narrative non fiction and memoirs are my favourite genres.

[Marianne]

Collected a reserve from the library:
The Goodbye Man

[Marianne]

At Salvos, A Silent Death $3

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great read Marianne!

[Icewineanne]

Marianne wrote: "At Salvos, A Silent Death $3"

Ooh...haven’t read this one yet....PM is a fav. Great price, Enjoy!!

[Diana]

I went to the Salvos today and bought
No Place Like Home: A New Beginning with the Dogs of Afghanistan for $2
I also picked up a super cute Christmas picture book for my great nieces and great nephew
Merry Everything $2

[Diana]

Went to Melbourne's flagship Salvos store this morning and did really well.
Illuminae $4 replacement for a lost copy at work
Oh Yeah, Audrey! - $4
Edgar and Lucy $3
Swish: My Quest to Become the Gayest Person Ever $3
When in French: Love in a Second Language $4
The Dictionary of Lost Words $3
Find Your Sparkle: Embracing the magic of life $4

[Marianne]

Diana wrote: "Went to Melbourne's flagship Salvos store this morning and did really well.
Illuminae $4 replacement for a lost copy at work
Oh Yeah, Audrey! - $4
Edgar and Lu..."</i>

Well done on [book:The Dictionary of Lost Words, such a great read!!

[Kim]

Having just finished The Gift Of Speed by Steven Carroll and finding it was the second in a trilogy, I have just purchased secondhand copies of the first and third books, namely The Art of the Engine Driver and The Time We Have Taken

[Diana]

Feeling free after lockdown I went out to a few op shops and bought up big
How to Be an American Housewife $2.99
Case Histories $3,99
Nineteen Seventysomething $2.99
Roots of Style: Weaving Together Life, Love, and Fashion $5.99
Autumn, All the Cats Return $2.99
Dear Santa $2.99
The Dollmaker of Krakow $3.99
The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu $5.99
Arctic Chill $2.99

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Diana :)

[Krystal]

Had a couple good op-shop finds myself this morning!

The Wife and the Widow $4


The Jade Lily $2

[Marianne]

Collected two reserves from the library:
The Lantern Men
and The Book of Hidden Wonders

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Krystal wrote: "Had a couple good op-shop finds myself this morning!

The Wife and the Widow $4


The Jade Lily $2
[bookcover:The Jade Lil..."

Nice pick ups Krystal!!

[Marianne]

At the Vinnies boutique in Thirroul today I sold myself Maybe the Horse Will Talk for $3

[Diana]

Out early and stopped off at Readings Kids to pick up some books
Honeybee for a good friend for Christmas
Love From Australia and When We Say Black Lives Matter (can't find this on GR) for my great niece and great nephews in California
Australia Under the Sea 1,2,3 (can't find this one either) for my ocean obsessed great nephew.

[Icewineanne]

The Distant Echo by Val McDermid

First book in the Karen Pirie series. Tried to get it from my local library without success. Also tried to purchase it here, ended up ordering a copy from the UK. 🙄

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Diana wrote: "Out early and stopped off at Readings Kids to pick up some books
Honeybee for a good friend for Christmas
Love From Australia and When We Say Black Lives Matter (ca..."

When We Say Black Lives Matter by Maxine Beneba Clarke

Australia Under the Sea 1 2 3 by Frané Lessac

Here you go Diana :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Icewineanne wrote: " The Distant Echo by Val McDermid

First book in the Karen Pirie series. Tried to get it from my local library without success. Also..."

At least you'll get it eventually Anne!

[Icewineanne]

So true Brenda! Was hoping to get it for a December group read. Oh well.
Cheers! 📚 🤗

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It could still arrive in December Anne - fingers crossed and that it'll still give you time to read it :)

[Diana]

Marianne wrote: "At the Vinnies boutique in Thirroul today I sold myself Maybe the Horse Will Talk for $3"

I found a copy today as well ` - $2.99

[Diana]

Brenda wrote: "Diana wrote: "Out early and stopped off at Readings Kids to pick up some books
Honeybee for a good friend for Christmas
Love From Australia and When We Say Black Li..."

Thanks Brenda,how did you do that? I searched by ISBN and couldn't find them

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Diana wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Diana wrote: "Out early and stopped off at Readings Kids to pick up some books
Honeybee for a good friend for Christmas
Love From Australia and When ..."

They weren't on Goodreads yet so I got the data from the publishers and created them for you :)

[Angela]

I just bought Not sure when I'll get time to read it, but it's on my TBR pile!

[Marianne]

Collected a reserve from the library:
The Other Side of the Sky
and the audio CD of The Crossing Places

[Dale]

My books from the Lifeline Book Fair.
Return to Roseglen

Three's a Crowd
Lacy

A Week in Winter
The Other Side of the Dale

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Loved Return to Roseglen Dale - I'm sure you will too :)

[Diana]

Salvos today
Scrublands $3
Your Own Kind of Girl $3
Crusoe, the Celebrity Dachshund: Adventures of the Wiener Dog Extraordinaire $3 for a friend with a dachshund