What Are You Currently Reading? (doesn't have to be an Aussie book) - Part 2 Showing 1,051-1,100 of 3,421

[Denise]

In Target - I was drawn to a copy of Nightingale by Fiona McIntosh. Since I hadn't read anything of hers before so added The Lavender Keeper to the bag to read first. I started reading yesterday and enjoying it. She really 'shows' rather than 'tells'. So far so good.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Denise wrote: "In Target - I was drawn to a copy of Nightingale by Fiona McIntosh. Since I hadn't read anything of hers before so added The Lavender Keeper to the bag to read first. I started reading yesterday an..."

I recently read and loved The Lavender Keeper and have Nightingale on my TBR :) Glad you've picked them up - a brilliant Aussie author IMO :)

[Lea]

Happy New Year, I'm well into and I think it may become my favourite new book! Due to heatwave here there's lots of time for reading. I've cried and laughed and just don't want the book to end. Lea Davey

[Denise]

Brenda wrote: "Denise wrote: "In Target - I was drawn to a copy of Nightingale by Fiona McIntosh. Since I hadn't read anything of hers before so added The Lavender Keeper to the bag to read first. I started readi..."

Isn't it exciting to find an author new to you? She seems to have written quite a few titles... have you read any others of hers Brenda?

[Denise]

Lea wrote: "Happy New Year, I'm well into and I think it may become my favourite new book! Due to heatwave here there's lots of time for reading. I've cried and laughed and..."

Happy for you...

[B the BookAddict]

Brenda wrote: "I recently read and loved The Lavender Keeper and have Nightingale on my TBR :) Glad you've picked them up - a brilliant Aussie author IMO :)."

On your reco, Brenda, I have added The Lavender Keeper to my tbr:)

[Dale]

My first read for 2017 was one from my teenage years. Kirkland Revels
Now I have gone back even further to one of my favourite books from childhood. One I read and re-read back then. The copy I am reading though is from my daughter''s childhood as my childhood books were sadly never kept. The book is What Katy Did

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Nostalgia time Dale! I loved all the Katy books and Heidi and so many others. But one I have never revisited is Black Beauty. I remember the cruelty in it upset me so badly I never wanted to read it again!

[Andrea]

Dale wrote: "Now I have gone back even further to one of my favourite books from childhood. One I read and re-read back then. The copy I am reading though is from my daughter''s childhood as my childhood books were sadly never kept. The book is What Katy Did..."

The Katy series was also one of my favourites. I still have the 3 books sitting at the very top of one of my bookcases. I dip in from time to time, but I haven't read from start to finish for many years.

[Dale]

Phrynne wrote: "Nostalgia time Dale! I loved all the Katy books and Heidi and so many others. But one I have never revisited is Black Beauty. I remember the cruelty in it upset me so badly I ..."

Same I loved all the Katy books and Heidi. Black Beauty was the only horse book I ever read.

[Dale]

Andrea wrote: "Dale wrote: "Now I have gone back even further to one of my favourite books from childhood. One I read and re-read back then. The copy I am reading though is from my daughter''s childhood as my chi..."

I wish I had my original copies but they were given away to other children.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Denise wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Denise wrote: "In Target - I was drawn to a copy of Nightingale by Fiona McIntosh. Since I hadn't read anything of hers before so added The Lavender Keeper to the bag to read first. ..."

Her latest just a few months ago, The Chocolate Tin - absolutely brilliant! Also loved The Perfumer's Secret, The Tailor's Girl, an older one of the thriller genre, Beautiful Death and I have the follow up to read - Bye Bye Baby. I also want to get to The French Promise, Tapestry and The Last Dance this year. I also read a fantasy by her, The Whisperer and loved it!

She's a brilliant writer IMO :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

B the BookAddict wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I recently read and loved The Lavender Keeper and have Nightingale on my TBR :) Glad you've picked them up - a brilliant Aussie author IMO :)."

On your reco, Brenda, I have added [b..."

Haven't read that one yet Bette, but as I've loved everything written by her, I'm sure it'll be fabulous :)

[K]

I am reading Alphas & Fairytales: A New Year's Eve Anthology at the moment. There's some really strong stories in this anthology and all proceeds from the book sales go to the U.S. charity, VETsports. Honestly, I am loving the stories in it! I think they're brilliant.

[Denise]

Brenda wrote: "Denise wrote: "In Target - I was drawn to a copy of Nightingale by Fiona McIntosh. Since I hadn't read anything of hers before so added The Lavender Keeper to the bag to read first. I started readi..."

Just curious - does everyone have a TBR list/pile/stack - how do you decide, is it casual? I have a couple of shelves in my bookcase for those TBR soonish... but it changes... have you created a TBR list on Goodreads?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Just have a look at my profile Denise, you'll see all the shelves I have ;)

[Denise]

Brenda wrote: "Just have a look at my profile Denise, you'll see all the shelves I have ;)"

WHOAH!!!! ok that answers my question - and I was feeling guilty for having so many books!!!!lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL!!! Thought you might say that ;)

[Jennifer]

Tara Moss - The Fictional Woman. Australian. Thoughts about social constructions of women as well as a memoir.
Richard Heinberg - The End of Growth. American. Interesting reading about possible future problems affecting the world.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jennifer wrote: "Tara Moss - The Fictional Woman. Australian. Thoughts about social constructions of women as well as a memoir.
Richard Heinberg - The End of Growth. American. Interesting reading about possible fut..."

The Fictional Woman by Tara Moss

The End of Growth: Adapting to Our New Economic Reality by Richard Heinberg

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "Denise wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Denise wrote: "In Target - I was drawn to a copy of Nightingale by Fiona McIntosh. Since I hadn't read anything of hers before so added The Lavender Keeper to the bag ..."

Good to know about The Chocolate Tin
I bought that for a friendly d for Christmas. She is reading it now but we haven't talked about it yet.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I loved it so much Dale..

[Denise]

Brenda wrote: "Denise wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Denise wrote: "In Target - I was drawn to a copy of Nightingale by Fiona McIntosh. Since I hadn't read anything of hers before so added The Lavender Keeper to the bag ..."

I did wonder - not often an author shines at different genre so its good to know she does! lots to look forward to. I realise I have the Chocolate tin - I bought it as a gift option for someone but gave the Nicholas Sparks I bought instead... must have known something!!!

[Marianne]

slow start to my reading year as I am deep into English/Scottish battles in Diana Gabaldon's Dragonfly in Amber. Started last year, but will take me another day or two to finish. Soon GR will be telling me I am behind in my 2017 challenge, LOL

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Denise wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Denise wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Denise wrote: "In Target - I was drawn to a copy of Nightingale by Fiona McIntosh. Since I hadn't read anything of hers before so added The Lavender Kee..."

Enjoy!

[K]

Brenda wrote: "Just have a look at my profile Denise, you'll see all the shelves I have ;)"

My shelves now spill over into a second page, Brenda. Lol. Oh nooo!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha!!

[Marianne]

see, I knew it was a bad idea to start the year with a chunky book: now GR is telling me I'm a book behind on my challenge, and it's only the 3rd day of the year!!! LOL

[Marina]

Just finished Leave Me by Gayle Forman, about an overworked mother who walks out on her family (ironically enough, given to me by my beautiful children for Christmas). I enjoyed it, but I kind of wished the ending had gone somewhere different.

[Ryan]

Started Moby-Dick.

[Deb]

Ryan wrote: "Started Moby-Dick."

That is one I have been meaning to re-read for a while.

[Tango]

Two thirds through End of Watch which is the third in a trilogy. I haven't read the other two but my son gave me this one for Christmas. It reads well as a stand alone but I think it would be more rewarding if you'd read the first two.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Marianne wrote: "see, I knew it was a bad idea to start the year with a chunky book: now GR is telling me I'm a book behind on my challenge, and it's only the 3rd day of the year!!! LOL"

You will make up later:)
It would be a shame if we stopped reading big books in order to achieve a mythical challenge! Pity the challenge isn't in pages!

[Marianne]

I was going to start Into the Darkest Corner, but after reading Fear, I needed more than the 40 page break that was Lucky before starting another psychological thriller, so I've started Hester and Harriet instead.

[Andrea]

I started The Good People today - so much atmosphere already.

[Dale]

I'm reading The Invention of Wings
Sad to see the treatment dished out to some people by others.

[Allan]

I'm about half way through Red Country by Joe Abercrombie. I admire how he can make you love despicable characters.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Allan wrote: "I'm about half way through Red Country by Joe Abercrombie. I admire how he can make you love despicable characters."

Red Country by Joe Abercrombie

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Allan wrote: "I'm about half way through Red Country by Joe Abercrombie. I admire how he can make you love despicable characters."

Loved that book. Actually I love everything he writes! And yes his biggest talent is making the worst characters charming. (e.g. Logen Ninefingers who if I remember rightly features in that book).

[Allan]

Phrynne wrote: "Allan wrote: "I'm about half way through Red Country by Joe Abercrombie. I admire how he can make you love despicable characters."

Loved that book. Actually I love everything he writes! And yes hi..."

He sure does Phrynne, I love The Bloody Nine :) and I have to agree, I love everthing he writes too. Joe has got to be my favourite author to date.

[Allan]

Brenda wrote: "Allan wrote: "I'm about half way through Red Country by Joe Abercrombie. I admire how he can make you love despicable characters."

Red Country by Joe Abercrombie"

Thanks Brenda, I'm still learning the ropes here :)

[Deb]

I am having a great time reading for my Janurary challenge.

Since it is about art works stolen in Ireland I hit upon the idea of downloading images of the pieces stolen so I could look at the pictures while reading about them.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Allan wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Allan wrote: "I'm about half way through Red Country by Joe Abercrombie. I admire how he can make you love despicable characters."

Red Country by [author:Joe Abercro..."

You're welcome :)

[Pauline]

I've just started on "Shadow of the Thylacine" by Col Bailey. I don't believe that this animal can still exist. I'm hoping to be convinced otherwise.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Pauline wrote: "I've just started on "Shadow of the Thylacine" by Col Bailey. I don't believe that this animal can still exist. I'm hoping to be convinced otherwise."

Shadow Of The Thylacine: One Man's Epic Search For The Tasmanian Tiger by Col Bailey

There you go Pauline :)

[K]

Hades: Modern Descendants and Into the Nothing. Both brilliant so far!

[Carolyn]

I'm reading Dark Matter by Blake Crouch, a SciFi thriller. A college physics professor is kidnapped and wakes up in an alternative world. Very good so far!

[Anna]

Currently feeling a little unsettled in life so am reading A Practical Guide to Mindful Meditation :)
Also is it possible for someone to add the same cover to this edition? :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Anna wrote: "Currently feeling a little unsettled in life so am reading A Practical Guide to Mindful Meditation :)
Also is it possible for someone to add the same cover to this edition? :)"



Here you go Anna :) I quite like that cover too. Take it easy - be kind to yourself... **hugs**

[Deb]

Brenda wrote: "Pauline wrote: "I've just started on "Shadow of the Thylacine" by Col Bailey. I don't believe that this animal can still exist. I'm hoping to be convinced otherwise."

[book:Shadow Of The Thylacine..."

That sounds like a book I could enjoy. It always seemed vastly unlikely to me that they would not be extinct, but after a few visits to Tassie I am maintaining a hopeful open mind.