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On the way home from work tonight I picked up the lovely brand new copy of this Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
. I have a reading conundrum! I keep requesting the brand new good ones from my public library as it's so easy to do via the simple and very useful app. And I keep borrowing from work. I was considering cancelling the request but Bianca told me not to. I don't think I'll regret it. Now for some time to read.
Li'l Owl wrote: "Picked up 
16th Seduction by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro with my Audible audio book credit! In addition I just ..."
Can't wait to see what you think of
Owl, I love this author!
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An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
Gang of Four by Liz Byrski
Elegy for Eddie by ..."
Well done!
Phrynne wrote: "I just stocked up my Kindle withAn Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
Gang of Four by Liz Byrski
Elegy for Eddie by ..."
some excellent reads there, Phrynne!
in the mail yesterday from Allen & Unwin, The Crying Place by Aussie author, Lia Hills plus a promo code for a free Audible book of the same, lucky me!! Love this cover
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Marianne wrote: "in the mail yesterday from Allen & Unwin, The Crying Place by Aussie author, Lia Hills plus a promo code for a free Audible book of the same, lucky me!! Love this c..."I won The Crying Place by Lia Hills in a Giveway earlier this year. This beautifully written book was a very enjoyable read. It captured and held my attention with its descriptive prose, transporting me to landscapes and communities that I have not previously experienced.
Lucky you, Marianne! I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did.
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Dropped into Dymocks City store and picked up some Aussie Authors.That Empty Feeling by Peter Corris
Standing Strong by Fiona McCallum
Went to a couple of Salvos stores this morning and picked up Where Am I Now? by Mara Wilson $2.25
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan for my sister $2.25
Resistance is Futile by Jenny Colgan $2.25
And a signed copy of Plain-speaking Jane by Jane Caro $2.25
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Brenda wrote: "Nice Diana :) And now you have a question mark one for your challenge!"I never thought of that. Thanks!
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I never thought of that. Thanks!"
Haha! You're welcome :) I thought that's why you'd bought it ;)
Diana wrote: "Went to a couple of Salvos stores this morning and picked up Where Am I Now? by Mara Wilson $2.25
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan f..."
Great buys Diana. I love second hand books.
Salvos and Vinnies and Mission Australia: my favourite places to shop for books!
I bought this today at Savers for $3.99
A Cruel Bird Came to the Nest and Looked In. Magnus Mills by Magnus Mills the cover is gorgeous. Also bought two more by the same author as he gets some big raps.
Stocked up my Audible library last night (while taking a few
off
my wishlist there...) Not that I need to be adding more to my Audible TBR pile!
*whistles*
The Soldier's Wife by Pamela Hart - this one is for the Winter Challenge! Yay! :)
and
Now You See Me by Sharon Bolton
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off
my wishlist there...) Not that I need to be adding more to my Audible TBR pile!
*whistles*
[book:The Soldier's Wife|249454..."
Two excellent titles there Kylie!
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Hope you enjoy it Michael :)
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A Cruel Bird Came to the Nest and Looked In. Magnus Mills by [..."A very intriguing cover Diana!
Brenda wrote: "Kylie wrote: "Stocked up my Audible library last night (while taking a few off
my wishlist there...) Not that I need to be adding more to my Audible TBR pile!
*whistles*
[book:The Soldier's..."
Yes, both have been in my wishlist on Audible for some time, particularly the latter. I'll have to hold off on reading it until after I've knocked over more of my challenge titles. ;) :)
Michael wrote: "Picked up Every Last Lie by Mary Kubica today at Big W. Can't wait to read it. :D"I love going to Big W to browse the books! I love how they have such a range, and at good prices. :)
Also, this books sounds excellent! The summary is right up my alley, I'm going to have investigate Mary Kubica methinks. :)
Hehe! I agree with that too! Thankfully the closest Big W to me is almost 2 hours away! Thanks for the info and recs. :) I'll be doing some research in the morning! :)
So, being at Continuum, I've picked up a few books....The Blood of Whisperers by Devin Madson, Incite Insight by Robert New and Nil by Mouth by Lync. And a couple of copies of Aurealis magazine.
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Brenda wrote: "Well done Leonie :) Have a great time!"I certainly have been!
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Chase by Linwood Barclay
Wimmera by Mark Brandi
The Secrets She Keeps by Michael Robotham
The Woman in the Wood by Lesley Pearseand two doubleups! All from the publisher - yay!!
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the book whisperer supported Salvos and Vinnies today:Spill Simmer Falter Wither $3 (looked interesting)
In the Quiet $4
Vinegar Girl $3 (this one is for the swap meet maybe Carolyn or Jools??)
How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You $1
Haha the last one sounds good Marianne. Our cat probably stars in that book.
Ooh there have been some lucky finds, and purchases today! Those books look amazing Brenda! :)
And haha Veronica.... I wonder how many cats are planning on such a thing... if they could!
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I forgot to mention I picked up from the library Basket Case for a challenge as well :)
Brenda wrote: "Another delivery :) 
An Uncommon Woman by Nicole AlexanderREALLY excited about this one!"
Went to look at this book here on GR and there is a giveaway for it. Yep, I entered.
Savers today $4.99 Look Who's Back it's a German bestseller and inspired by a TedTalk I'm trying to broaden the cultures I read from.
From the Salvos A Tree Grows in Brooklyn I have never read this and we're reading classics and reporting on them in my children's book group and The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter, and the People Who Raised Them $2.25 each
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thanks to Phrynne's excellent review, I picked up Himself from the library.In the mail from Bloomsbury, a tote bag and signed copies of The White Boy Shuffle, Tuff, Slumberland and The Sellout, won in a competition
:)
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My boss was raving about a Foxtel series so we both got onto our local library's websites and reserved the source material Apple Tree Yard
the book whisperer supported Uniting Church, Vinnies and Salvos today:The Curious Charms Of Arthur Pepper $4
Bullseye $3
Because It Is My Blood $2.50
Her Mother's Secret $4
The Shape of Us $4
Talk Of The Town $4
but with an overall discount on the last three of $2 because I brought them a bag of lemons freshly picked from Mum's tree
quite a few on my wishlist!!
:)
If any Netgalley readers are interested The Death Of Her by Debbie Howells is currently a Read Now.I've not read any of hers yet, so picked it up to try.
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Well done :) Hope you enjoy it!
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