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message 101: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79967 comments Mod
Hope you enjoy Bette:) I have Brooklyn to read sometime too:)


message 102: by Veronica ⭐️ (new)

Veronica ⭐️ | 2384 comments ☼♄Jülie wrote: "Yes you can, exactly the same way click ^^on the add book/author link at the top of your comment box..I'm on my ..."

I dont think you can do it on the Goodreads App though. I hardly ever use the app on my ipad


message 103: by Veronica ⭐️ (new)

Veronica ⭐️ | 2384 comments I'm about to start Storm and Silence by Robert Thier and with 400+ reviews already it looks like it will be a good read.


message 104: by K (last edited Apr 14, 2016 06:55AM) (new)

K | 1143 comments I just finished Mind Dimensions and I loved it. It was very fast paced and exciting and had some great twists. I gave it 5 stars. It reminded me why I love science fiction.


message 105: by K (new)

K | 1143 comments I also read DK Eyewitness Books: Shakespeare this morning for a bit of light entertainment. I gave it 4 stars. It's a good introduction to the most famous and timeless bard to have ever existed.


message 106: by Nikita (new)

Nikita I am currently reading City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare. It is so far awesome. I am up to page 131 in the middle of chapter 6. I would recommend the series to everyone! :)


message 107: by K (new)

K | 1143 comments Nikita wrote: "I am currently reading City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare. It is so far awesome. I am up to page 131 in the middle of chapter 6. I would recommend the series to..."

Isn't it an awesome series? It takes you on such an emotional rollercoaster ride. Sometimes you love it, sometimes you hate it, you laugh and cry. The characters are amazing, but sometimes really piss you off! Arrg! Can you tell I absolutely adore it? Lol.


message 108: by Christine (new)

Christine | 14 comments I am reading The Missing (Darby McCormick #1) by Chris Mooney by Chris Mooney. It is my 1st read by this author and I am seriously enjoying it.


message 109: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79967 comments Mod
Christine wrote: "I am reading The Missing (Darby McCormick #1) by Chris Mooney by Chris Mooney. It is my 1st read by this author and I am seriously enjoying it."

That sounds really good Christine. Can you let us know what you thought when you finish it please...sounds like something I'd enjoy!


message 110: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15790 comments Mod
Veronica wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Yes you can, exactly the same way click ^^on the add book/author link at the top of your comment box..I'm on my ..."

I dont think you can do it on the Goodreads App though. I hardl..."


The app isn't very useful really. I always access Goodreads through my browser even on my iPad.


message 111: by Noelene (new)

Noelene | 364 comments Currently working my way through all the past Miles Franklin award winning books. Just finished Eucalyptus. Now onto Cloudstreet. Doing it by audio book where I can.


message 112: by Nicole (new)

Nicole Alexander (nicole_alexander) | 98 comments Hi All
I've been under the weather over the last few months, but back now and have been reading quite a bit (the only highpoint of being sick). Just finished The Book of Lost and Found The Book of Lost and Found by Lucy Foley and The Dress. Hoping to do a couple of reviews over the next week. Hope everyone is well.


message 113: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79967 comments Mod
Nicole wrote: "Hi All
I've been under the weather over the last few months, but back now and have been reading quite a bit (the only highpoint of being sick). Just finished The Book of Lost and Found ..."


Sorry you've been under the weather Nicole...not good! The only advantage is the reading of course! Did you enjoy The Book of Lost and Found?


message 114: by Nicole (new)

Nicole Alexander (nicole_alexander) | 98 comments Brenda wrote: "Nicole wrote: "Hi All
I've been under the weather over the last few months, but back now and have been reading quite a bit (the only highpoint of being sick). Just finished The Book of Lost and Fou..."


Really enjoyed it Brenda. Hope to have a review by the end of the week.


message 115: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79967 comments Mod
That's excellent Nicole:) I have it to read too - must get to it!


message 116: by Niamh (new)

Niamh | 497 comments Just under halfway through The Sending by Isobelle Carmody. This is taking longer than I thought it would...


message 117: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79967 comments Mod
Niamh wrote: "Just under halfway through The Sending by Isobelle Carmody. This is taking longer than I thought it would..."

It's a BIG book Niamh! No wonder:) As long as you're enjoying it though:)


message 118: by Angela (new)

Angela Verdenius (angelacatlover) | 380 comments Just started The Dirt on Ninth Grave - love the Charlie Davidson series!


message 119: by Ryan (last edited Apr 18, 2016 06:06AM) (new)

Ryan The Dirt on Ninth Grave is a creepy title, Angela. How much of the Charlie Davidson series have you read?


message 120: by Katie (new)

Katie Stewart (katiewstewart) | 184 comments I've just started reading Shtum by Jim Lester and I'm really enjoying it so far. Not a fun read, but very well written.


message 121: by B the BookAddict (last edited Apr 18, 2016 11:51AM) (new)

B the BookAddict (bthebookaddict) Nicole and Brenda. I was given The Book of Lost and Found by Lucy Foley last year but the edition had this cover The Book of Lost and Found by Lucy Foley . I much rather like the edition you have, Nicole. I didn't write a review (don't know why) but did give the novel a 4★. Hope you enjoy it, Brenda.

I came away on holidays with Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín which my sister promptly snapped up for her bedtime reading book. She's given me Black Rabbit Hall by Eve Chase to read. It's a debut novel and while it's not twee, it's probably the type of novel I would have loved about fifteen years ago. But others may love it, my sister did.


message 122: by Nicole (new)

Nicole Alexander (nicole_alexander) | 98 comments B the BookAddict wrote: "Nicole and Brenda. I was given The Book of Lost and Found by Lucy Foley last year but the edition had this cover The Book of Lost and Found by Lucy Foley. I much rather like the editi..."

When I purchased my edition of The Book of Lost and Found the bookseller informed me that there are now 4 different covers (including the smaller format) three of which have been available physically in Oz. Apparently two is the norm for overseas authors.


message 123: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79967 comments Mod
B the BookAddict wrote: "Nicole and Brenda. I was given The Book of Lost and Found by Lucy Foley last year but the edition had this cover The Book of Lost and Found by Lucy Foley. I much rather like the editi..."

Mine also has the second cover Bette, but mine's an ebook so I guess I can choose whichever cover I like;)


message 124: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79967 comments Mod
Nicole wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "Nicole and Brenda. I was given The Book of Lost and Found by Lucy Foley last year but the edition had this cover The Book of Lost and Found by Lucy Foley. I m..."

Four! Wow that's crazy!


message 125: by Nicole (new)

Nicole Alexander (nicole_alexander) | 98 comments Brenda wrote: "Nicole wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "Nicole and Brenda. I was given The Book of Lost and Found by Lucy Foley last year but the edition had this cover [bookcover:The Book of Lost and Found..."
Apparently Brenda, the author received a six figure advance for a 2-book contract, so I guess the publishers were ensuring they recoup $ quickly.


message 126: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79967 comments Mod
Wow! Sounds like it!


message 127: by Nicole (new)

Nicole Alexander (nicole_alexander) | 98 comments Here is my review of The Book of Lost and Found I do hope I have done the link correctly. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 128: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79967 comments Mod
Well done Nicole..it's correct - and a great review!


message 129: by Niamh (new)

Niamh | 497 comments Brenda wrote: "Niamh wrote: "Just under halfway through The Sending by Isobelle Carmody. This is taking longer than I thought it would..."

It's a BIG book Niamh! No wonder:) As long..."


And The Red Queen is even longer :O


message 130: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79967 comments Mod
LOL! Well you enjoy!


message 131: by B the BookAddict (new)

B the BookAddict (bthebookaddict) I've finished Black Rabbit Hall by Eve Chase; a debut novel which doubtless many readers will love. It was just a 'fair to middlin' read for me. 2.5★


message 132: by Tango (new)

Tango | 290 comments Have just moved from 19th century Russia, Anna Karenina, to 20-21st century outback Australia. A Sunburnt Childhood. A complete change of pace and place.


message 133: by Christine (new)

Christine | 14 comments I am currently reading The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty This would not normally be a book I would read but I was reading the preview and curiosity got the better of me and I had to know the contents of the letter! I immediately went and purchased it on my kindle. I am at 44% and so far it is still keeping me captivated. I will be adding this author to my favs.


message 134: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6864 comments Christine wrote: "I am currently reading The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty This would not normally be a book I would read but I was reading the preview and curiosity got the bett..."
Glad you are enjoying it Christine. Fun sometimes to step outside our usual reading.


message 135: by Jülie ☼♄  (new)

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 6581 comments Christine wrote: "I am currently reading The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty This would not normally be a book I would read but I was reading the preview and curiosity got the bett..."

It's a great book Christine ;)


message 136: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9973 comments I am really enjoying The Ex The Ex by Alafair Burke by Alafair Burke. I think I know the who from about halfway, but the how is not yet obvious, so let's see if I'm right....


message 137: by Andrea (new)

Andrea | 2163 comments I began reading Fire On The Mountain by Anita Desai this afternoon. It's my first book by this author and I'm enjoying her wry humour already.

What surprises me is the similarity between the basic plot of this book, published in 1977, and the plot of The Inheritance of Loss (Booker Prize winner 2006) by Kiran Desai - her daughter!!! I wonder why this doesn't seem to have been a big deal? Or maybe it was and I'm simply not aware of it?


message 138: by K (new)

K | 1143 comments In the last couple of days, I read The Wedding Gift. It was silly and two dimensional, but still fun if you take it at face value. I gave it 3 stars.


message 139: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 | 86 comments I've just picked up The Cuckoo's Calling (Cormoran Strike, #1) by Robert Galbraith The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith. It has been sitting on my TBR pile for ages.


message 140: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79967 comments Mod
Hope you enjoy Sally:)


message 141: by Veronica ⭐️ (new)

Veronica ⭐️ | 2384 comments Kiera wrote: "In the last couple of days, I read The Wedding Gift. It was silly and two dimensional, but still fun if you take it at face value. I gave it 3 stars."

It's good to read something a bit silly sometimes.


message 142: by B the BookAddict (new)

B the BookAddict (bthebookaddict) Interesting point, Andrea.


message 143: by K (new)

K | 1143 comments Veronica wrote: "Kiera wrote: "In the last couple of days, I read The Wedding Gift. It was silly and two dimensional, but still fun if you take it at face value. I gave it 3 stars."

It's good to re..."


It is. It was silly, but not awful, you know what I mean?


message 144: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9973 comments Dodge Rose : no quote marks, question marks makes it an effort to make sense of the text, it's all a bit bizarre so far


message 145: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 | 86 comments I do loath books that have no punctuation. I have no idea why some authors do it - seems to be getting common.

All I can say is that it guarantees that the book becomes a DNF!


message 146: by Sharon (new)

Sharon Robards (sharonrobards) | 944 comments What is a DNF?


message 147: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9973 comments DNF = Did Not Finish

Laziness? Arrogance? Lack of respect for the reader?


message 148: by Carolyn (last edited Apr 24, 2016 05:04PM) (new)

Carolyn | 9836 comments I've started reading The House of Frozen Dreams by Seré Prince Halverson. A really lovely story so far Quite a change after finishing You yesterday!


message 149: by Christine (new)

Christine | 14 comments Christine wrote: "I am currently reading The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty This would not normally be a book I would read but I was reading the preview and curiosity got the bett..."

I have finished this book The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty
An absolutely enjoyable read. Whether that's the right choice of words, I am not sure as it touched on so many personal emotions. The characters were so well developed, and credit to the author for weaving such a complex story where characters unknowingly became connected. Will be reading more from this wonderful Australian author.


message 150: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 9836 comments I loved that book too Christine. She's one of my favourite Aussie authors:)


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