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[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "That's high for the Salvos Marianne :)"

Yes, at Woonona they have someone looking at publish dates so 2018 books are $7, 2017 books $5, but hey, it's charity and still a LOT cheaper than new.

[Marianne]

Phrynne wrote: "Just picked up The Quiet Side of Passion by Alexander McCall Smith from the library.
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Thanks for the heads up, Phrynne, reserved!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "That's high for the Salvos Marianne :)"

Yes, at Woonona they have someone looking at publish dates so 2018 books are $7, 2017 books $5, but hey, it's charity and still a LOT cheaper..."

And that is for sure!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Marianne wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Just picked up The Quiet Side of Passion by Alexander McCall Smith from the library.
"

Thanks for the he..."

I just spotted it in the Quick Reads section at the library. I only get ten days loan period so it will be jumped ahead of my other books:)

[Jazzy]

I bought a small, red, hardbound copy of Silas Marner by George Eliot that was printed sometime in the late 1800s - for 50p! It's very yellowed and a bit musty, but other than some slight water damage and fading of type on a few pages, is in good condition. It has been read - but carefully as the book will open to pages easily but has not been dog-eared or had the pages bent.

PS I learnt something new today. Op shop = charity shop.

[Li'l Owl]

In the post
The Nowhere Child by Christian White


Starting it today!!

[Sally906]

I received Whitsunday Dawn by Annie Seaton from the publisher in the mail yesterday - woo hoo!!

Love her books - have got this one on the read while I am on holidays pile :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It's a fantastic read Sally :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Li'l Owl wrote: "In the post
The Nowhere Child by Christian White


Starting it today!!"

So is this one!

[Diana]

Just ordered Pillow Stalk by Diane Vallere and The Journal Junkies Workshop: Visual Ammunition for the Art Addict by Eric M. Scott

[Jazzy]

I got The Rules of Backyard Croquet by Sunni Overend. I started reading it and was almost shocked by the fact the character sent a TEXT. Ohh!! Most of the books I read are all set before the digital age (or in a galaxy far, far away), and my first thought was What?!? People in books don't send texts, hehee.

[Odette]

Just received a copy of City of Lies by Sam Hawke from Random House UK.

This is the debut novel of Sam Hawke, who lives in Canberra, Australia and the first book in her Poison Wars fantasy series.
I am looking forward to reading this and providing a review.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Nicely done Odette!

[Krystal]

Finally spent the voucher I got for my bday last month! :)

The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri
Katherine of Aragon, The True Queen by Alison Weir
Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco

[Veronica ⭐️]

I bought 2 books for my grandkids today

Do not open this book again for Dot age 4 because she absolutely loved the first book and I have to read it everyday.

and

Alphaprints First Words for Ditto age 2 because I'm hoping it might help him to start vocalizing.

[Jazzy]

Krystal wrote: "Finally spent the voucher I got for my bday last month! :)

The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri..."

What a fabulous birthday present! My son Malachi adores the Divine Comedy, he first read it at age 12. I was thinking about getting him one for his 27th birthday in September.

I see you got a special new translation. Is it a hardcover? Have you read any yet? I was thinking of getting the Barnes and Noble edition.

[Krystal]

Jazzy wrote: "Krystal wrote: "Finally spent the voucher I got for my bday last month! :)

The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri..."

What a fabulous birthday present! My son Malac..."

It's a paperback. There were a few editions on the shelf but this one was the prettiest :) Haven't started it yet, since I'm already reading another 5 or so haha. 12 seems a rather young age for this one! So pleased he enjoyed it though!

[Jazzy]

Krystal wrote: "12 seems a rather young age for this one! So pleased he enjoyed it though! ..."

Malachi is very clever, and picked it out and read it on his own. Although he is now nearly 27, he still can't remember the order of the alphabet or the months of the year, but he's a voracious reader, he inhales books like air.

I'm glad you have such a nice book! Happy birthday x

[Andrea]

I've come home from the Melbourne lunch with 2 lovely new books to look forward to; Jean Harley Was Here (mystery book from Michael) and The Belles from Tracey.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Andrea :)

[Li'l Owl]

Odette wrote: "Just received a copy of City of Lies by Sam Hawke from Random House UK.

This is the debut novel of Sam Hawke, who lives in Canberra, Australia and the first book ..."

That sounds very interesting. Odette! Looking forward to your thoughts.

[Li'l Owl]

Krystal wrote: "Finally spent the voucher I got for my bday last month! :)

The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri
Katherine of Aragon, The True Queen by Alis..."</i>

[book:Stalking Jack the Ripper sounds excellent, Krystal!

[Krystal]

I've read only good things about it so far, Owl! I've earmarked it for next month's challenge :)

[Diana]

I came home with three books from the Melbourne meet up.
Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani (Mystery swap) excited for this one
Warlight by Michael Ondaatje from Nat
All the Little Pieces by Jilliane Hoffman from Tracey

[Tracey Allen]

Andrea wrote: "I've come home from the Melbourne lunch with 2 lovely new books to look forward to; Jean Harley Was Here (mystery book from Michael) and The Belles from Tracey.

[bo..."
Hope you enjoy Andrea :-)

[Tracey Allen]

Diana wrote: "I came home with three books from the Melbourne meet up.
Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani (Mystery swap) excited for this one
Warlight by [author:Mich..."
Nice little haul Diana :-)

[Mish]

Came home with two lovely books from our meet up - Big thanks to Tracey and Krystal :)

Babylon Berlin by Volker Kutscher (from Tracey)

The Little Bookshop of Lonely Hearts from Annie Darling (Mystery swap from Krystal)

[Marianne]

In the mail today from Allen & Unwin:
Hey Brother
The Wolf Hour
2028
and from the library:
The Last Voice You Hear
Deadly Secrets
Seven Stones to Stand or Fall: A Collection of Outlander Short Stories from which I just want two short stories that I don't have in other books.
Quite a haul today!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I love the cover of The Wolf Hour Marianne - well done on it all :)

[Carolyn]

In the mail from A&U today - Scrublands by Chris Hammer. Looks great!

[Marianne]

Carolyn wrote: "In the mail from A&U today - Scrublands by Chris Hammer. Looks great!"

Oh, Carolyn, I am right at the end of this, such a great read!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm keen to start this one myself!

[Tracey Allen]

Mish wrote: "Came home with two lovely books from our meet up - Big thanks to Tracey and Krystal :)
Babylon Berlin by Volker Kutscher (from Tracey)
[book:The Little Bookshop o..."

Hope you like it Mish. Your mystery book looks good too.

[Krystal]

I came home from our meetup with

Eleanor's Secret by Caroline Beecham
and
Sleeping Beauties by Stephen King

Both on my wishlist!! Thanks guys! :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I picked up A Gathering of Secrets by Linda Castillo from my library this morning! Can't wait to read it :)

[Marianne]

In the mail today from Text:
Wintering by Aussie author Krissy Kneen
and from Black Inc. :
The Fireflies of Autumn, and other tales of San Ginese by Moreno Giovannoni

[Krystal]

Had some time to kill today and somehow found myself buying books again lol

Metamorphoses by Ovid (I love the story of Icarus so figured it was time for me to read this cover to cover)
and
Beauty in Thorns by Kate Forsyth (AA) which a fellow AR recently posted a 5-star review for and I couldn't resist!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My postie just delivered an uncorrected proof ARC ----- Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty

Woohoo!

[Diana]

Brenda wrote: "My postie just delivered an uncorrected proof ARC ----- Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty

Woohoo!"

That's a good pick up, Brenda.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "My postie just delivered an uncorrected proof ARC ----- Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty

Woohoo!"

That’s a really good pick up Brenda!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I was pretty excited when I saw it! Thanks 😊

[Marianne]

Lucky girl, Brenda! I'm jealous

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

:)

[Diana]

Brotherhood of St Laurence had all books @ $1 yesterday. I picked up
The Dry by Jane Harper for the work library
Bono: The Rescue Cat Who Helped Me Find My Way Home by Helen Brown
Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
Careers for Your Cat by Ann Dziemianowicz
And today at Savers
Obsidio by Amie Kaufman $3.99

[Veronica ⭐️]

Some great books in that lot Diana. You must be pleased.

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "My postie just delivered an uncorrected proof ARC ----- Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty

Woohoo!"

Very nice!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I picked up The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah from the library this morning :)

[Marianne]

the book whisperer supported Vinnies and Salvos yesterday:
A Dirty Job $1.50 ( for a bit of fun)
The Perfect Girlfriend $3
Say You're Sorry $2.50

and in the mail today from Text:
The Finder

[Krystal]

Got Absolute Proof by Peter James in the post yesterday and am already devouring it!

[Diana]

Marianne wrote: "the book whisperer supported Vinnies and Salvos yesterday:
A Dirty Job $1.50 ( for a bit of fun)
The Perfect Girlfriend $3
Say You're Sorry $2.50

and i..."

I loved A Dirty Job and just gave my nephew in law a copy for his birthday. A really fun book.