What Are You Currently Reading? (doesn't have to be an Aussie book) - Part 2 Showing 1,751-1,800 of 3,421

[Elizabeth]

I've managed to mislay my Spring Challenge book so until I find it I'm enjoying a couple of short reads by Kate DiCamillo. I started following her page on Facebook because her posts are so whimsical and heartfelt and are now discovering that her books are much the same. She sure knows how to pull on the heartstrings. I'm reading The Tale of Despereaux right now.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elizabeth if you click on this link you will see your Spring Challenge laid out for you :)

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's a fabulous read Ellie IMO :)

[Diana]

Elizabeth wrote: "I've managed to mislay my Spring Challenge book so until I find it I'm enjoying a couple of short reads by Kate DiCamillo. I started following her page on Facebook because her posts ..."

A friend has recommended her books and we have them at work for younger readers. I've heard Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures is good. I will get to it sooner or later.

[Marianne]

I enjoyed The Trap by Melanie Raabe, now I'm reading her 2nd, The Stranger, even better, I'm thinking

[S.M.]

I'm reading The Handmaid's Tale - so far, its better than the TV series

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood - the one?

In my opinion, the majority of books are better than the movie or TV series :)

[S.M.]

Brenda wrote: "The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood - the one?

In my opinion, the majority of books are better than the movie or TV series :)"

Yes, thanks, that's the one 😊

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

:)

[Diana]

S.M. wrote: "I'm reading The Handmaid's Tale - so far, its better than the TV series"

I have read this book twice. I have seen the film but haven't watched the mini series. The source material is almost always best and it is in this case. IMHO. My favourite dystopian novel.

[Diana]

Brenda wrote: "The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood - the one?

In my opinion, the majority of books are better than the movie or TV series :)"

Agree with you Brenda. Always go to the source,

[Sally906]

Diana wrote: "Brenda wrote: "The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood - the one?

In my opinion, the majority of books are better than the movie or TV series :)"

Agree with you Brenda. ..."

I agree. This book had me absolutely sobbing. It was a 5 Star read and I couldn’t pick up another book for days - which is very significant! I haven’t loved any of her other books quite like this one.

I,refused to,watch the movie or the mini series because I don’t want to destroy my memory of this experience.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

And that's how I feel too Sally - especially a particularly good book!

I refused to watch the movie or the mini series because I don’t want to destroy my memory of this experience.

[S.M.]

Sally906 wrote: "Diana wrote: "Brenda wrote: "The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood - the one?

In my opinion, the majority of books are better than the movie or TV series :)"

Agree wit..."

Glad you enjoyed it so much - I'm about 6 episodes into the tv series but don't think I'll bother with the rest of it - I want to read the whole story

[Diana]

I've just started Kitty Kitty by Michele Jaffe, a fun read

[D.M.]

Sally906 wrote: "Diana wrote: "Brenda wrote: "The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood - the one?

In my opinion, the majority of books are better than the movie or TV series :)"

Agree wit..."

I would usually agree and I loved this book but I have to say the tv series was phenomenal.

[D.M.]

I am currently working my way through all of Heather Rose's work. She is my new favourite Australian author I think.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Just starting Godsgrave by Jay Kristoff. Just look at that beautiful cover!
I wish he didn't use the c word in the first few pages though. Hope it isn't the start of a trend.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm afraid that's enough to turn me off a book Phrynne :(

[Diana]

Just about to start Look Who's Back by Timur Vermes

[Li'l Owl]

Phrynne wrote: "Just starting Godsgrave by Jay Kristoff. Just look at that beautiful cover!
I wish he didn't use the c word in the first few pages th..."

I have to agree with Brenda on this one, Phrynne.
Then the additional c word would sink the ship for me. =o(

[Sharon]

Shortly I'll be starting: The Choke by Sofie Laguna Looking forward to this one 😊

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh you'll love that one Sharon! Happy reading :)

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "Oh you'll love that one Sharon! Happy reading :)"

seconded!

[Sharon]

Thanks Brenda and Marianne 😊

[Sally906]

Sharon wrote: "Shortly I'll be starting: The Choke by Sofie Laguna Looking forward to this one 😊"

I’m next in the queue for this at the library!

Currently I’m reading Secrets Between Friends by Fiona Palmer - loving it!

[Veronica ⭐️]

I'm really late to the party with this one. I'm reading Big Little Lies it's so funny and so relatable even though my youngest was in kindy many, many years ago.

[Sharon]

Sally906 wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Shortly I'll be starting: The Choke by Sofie Laguna Looking forward to this one 😊"

I’m next in the queue for this at t..."

I'm nearly finished it, Sally. I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy it 😊

[Diana]

Veronica ⭐️ wrote: "I'm really late to the party with this one. I'm reading Big Little Lies it's so funny and so relatable even though my youngest was in kindy many, many years ago."

I've been watching out for that one at op shops.
I started Primary School Confidential: Confessions From the Classroom yesterday. Nearly through it.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Currently I’m reading Secrets Between Friends by Fiona Palmer - loving it! .."

That's a fabulous read Sally!

[Marianne]

Thanks to Veronica :) I've just started The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale Ladies Book Club and enjoying it

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

A great read Marianne :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm currently reading Sanctuary by Judy Nunn and absolutely loving it!

[Diana]

I've just started A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. This is an award winning children's classic. It was written around 1962 so I'll be interested to see how it stands up.

[Veronica ⭐️]

Marianne wrote: "Thanks to Veronica :) I've just started The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale Ladies Book Club and enjoying it"

My pleasure Marianne. Seeing as I've only just read Big Little lies I'll probably get to this one in another two years. I need to retire 😉

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! You do Veronica :)

[Dale]

I am also reading that one Marianne and enjoying it so far.

[Marianne]

Dale wrote: "I am also reading that one Marianne and enjoying it so far."

Yes, Dale, me too. Loving the characters and the setting. And when she mentioned Royal Alexandra Hospital and the Weston Biscuit factory, it brought back memories of my time at Sydney Uni and my sister working at Westons :)

[Dale]

Yes, many of the Sydney references and landmarks bring back memories. And love the setting of the Northern Territory which I have never seen.

[Kathryn]

Dale wrote: "Yes, many of the Sydney references and landmarks bring back memories. And love the setting of the Northern Territory which I have never seen."

Good to hear you're both enjoying it, Dale and Marianne. I've got a couple of others to read first, but will be trying to get to The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale Ladies Book Club next!

[Diana]

Starting The Leisure Seeker by Michael Zadoorian
This has been on my TBR pile for years but want to read it now its being made into a movie starring Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland.

[Veronica ⭐️]

Diana wrote: "Starting The Leisure Seeker by Michael Zadoorian
This has been on my TBR pile for years but want to read it now its being made into a movie starring Helen Mirren and ..."

I have books on my shelf that I want to read before I see the movie and hence have never got to see the movie because the books are still unread.

[Marianne]

Veronica ⭐️ wrote: "Diana wrote: "Starting The Leisure Seeker by Michael Zadoorian
This has been on my TBR pile for years but want to read it now its being made into a movie starring Hel
I have books on my shelf that I want to read before I see the movie and hence have never got to see the movie because the books are still unread. ..."

LOL, same!

[D.M.]

Currently reading Ache by Eliza Henry Jones and The Museum of Modern Love and The Butterfly Man by Heather Rose. One is by my bed, one I keep in my hand bag and the other is on audio in the car. Just wondering how you all highlight the book titles you post so the link is live? Forgive my ignorance.

[Veronica ⭐️]

DM, at the top of the comment box is an add book/ author tag. Tap it and enter book title in pop up box and add.

[Sally906]

Veronica ⭐️ wrote: "DM, at the top of the comment box is an add book/ author tag. Tap it and enter book title in pop up box and add."

DM wrote: "Currently reading Ache by Eliza Henry Jones and The Museum of Modern Love and The Butterfly Man by Heather Rose. One is by my bed, one I keep in my hand bag and the other is on audio in the car. Ju..."

Ache by Eliza Henry-Jones

The Museum of Modern Love and The Butterfly Man both by Heather Rose

[Marianne]

perfect!

[Kylie]

I cannot wait to get stuck into The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale Ladies Book Club sometime soon! I also really want to read The Choke by Sofie Laguna. So many amazing books out there! lol

But for now I'm currently reading The Suspect by Michael Robotham and listening to Watch Over Me by Claire Corbett.

[Angela]

I'm reading

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kylie wrote: "I cannot wait to get stuck into The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale Ladies Book Club sometime soon! I also really want to read The Choke by [author:Sofie Laguna|37..."

You're right - so many great books out there! They're are excellent the ones you listed Kylie :)