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message 2101: by Sally906 (last edited Jan 09, 2018 02:35PM) (new)

Sally906 | 86 comments I am currently reading a challenge book - Skyfire (The Seven Signs, #1) by Michael Adams Skyfire by Aussie author Michael Adams - is a YA adventure/thriller SciFi (something for everyone)


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Icewineanne | 267 comments A Great Deliverance (Inspector Lynley, #1) by Elizabeth George Elizabeth George

I read this when it first came out in 1988, 30 years ago. Wow.
Enjoying the re-read. I do remember how all of the characters met & their back stories but I don’t remember the mystery at all :)


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Sally906 | 86 comments Moved on to Fairway to Heaven by Lily Malone Fairway to Heaven by Lily Malone - another Aussie author and a romance set in WA.


message 2104: by Ace (last edited Jan 09, 2018 05:57PM) (new)

Ace (aceonroam) I'm reading Sourdough by Robin Sloan Sourdough by Robin Sloan which is a lot of fun.


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marlin1 | 422 comments Ace wrote: "I'm reading Sourdough by Robin Sloan Sourdough by Robin Sloan which is a lot of fun."
I picked that up from the library today, enjoyed his first one Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore which I think was the first ebook I ever brought....many years ago


message 2106: by Ace (new)

Ace (aceonroam) marlin1 wrote: "I picked that up from the library today, enjoyed his first one Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore which I think was the first ebook I ever brought....many years ago.."
I didn't realise that was by the same author, I have it on my TBR so I must bump it up towards the top!


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Ace (aceonroam) Now you have me wondering what my first ebook was....


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Andrea | 2164 comments Ace wrote: "Now you have me wondering what my first ebook was...."

I remember mine, it was Sleeping Around: A Couch Surfing Tour Of The Globe by Brian Thacker. I enjoyed it (and the experience) so much I emailed the author!


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Krystal (krystallee6363) | 2304 comments The Dalai Lama's Cat The Dalai Lama's Cat by David Michie by David Michie is adorable! Enjoying it so far!


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Sally906 | 86 comments I have just picked up our mod pick book of the month - Esme's Wish (Esme Series #1) by Elizabeth Foster Esme's Wish by Aussie author Elizabeth Foster.

Still reading Fairway to Heaven as well - one is my at home book and the other is my take to work to read at lunch book :)


message 2111: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
And I've just started the members choice book - Stars Across the Ocean by Kimberley Freeman Stars Across the Ocean by Kimberley Freeman and am thoroughly enjoying it!


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Diana (secondhandrose) | 73 comments I've just started The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa I have to get through this one quickly as it's due back at the library on Saturday and I can't renew it due to other holds


message 2113: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
Enjoy Diana :)


message 2114: by Ryan (new)

Ryan I just started The Mirror Empire by Kameron Hurley.


message 2115: by Sharon (new)

Sharon | 5468 comments I'm just about to start We That Are Left by Lisa Bigelow which I won through goodreads 😊


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Kim (kimborams) | 1568 comments I'm currently reading Elmet by Fiona Mozley Elmet by Fiona Mozley - this was on the Booker Prize shortlist in 2017. Quite enjoying it so far!


message 2117: by Diana (last edited Jan 11, 2018 07:08PM) (new)


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Dale Harcombe | 6871 comments I loved that one Diana.


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Dale Harcombe | 6871 comments Good win Sharon. I enjoyed that one too and Brenda with stars read. Another great book.


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 Li'l Owl | 2504 comments Currently reading The Six by Anni Taylor & listening to audiobook What She Knew by Gilly Macmillan

Both are excellent!


message 2122: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 | 86 comments Picked up a deliciously light and fluffy paranormal romance - Bear's Mail Order Bride by Candace Ayers Bear's Mail Order Bride by Candace Ayers.


message 2123: by Ryan (new)

Ryan I just started 2016 Booker winner The Sellout, by Paul Beatty. Part way in and it is very funny.


message 2124: by Icewineanne (new)

Icewineanne | 267 comments Just began Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood Margaret Atwood for my end of the month dinner travellers book club :)


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Diana (secondhandrose) | 73 comments Dale wrote: "I loved that one Diana."

I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Just starting A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry


message 2126: by Icewineanne (new)

Icewineanne | 267 comments Diana wrote: "Dale wrote: "I loved that one Diana."

I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Just starting A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry"


Loved this book Diana :)


message 2127: by Ace (new)

Ace (aceonroam) Diana wrote: "Dale wrote: "I loved that one Diana."

I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Just starting A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry"


My goodness you are in for a treat. Get your tissues ready.


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Ace (aceonroam) Ryan wrote: "I just started 2016 Booker winner The Sellout, by Paul Beatty. Part way in and it is very funny."

I was not able to finish this one, are you still enjoying it Ryan?


message 2129: by Ryan (new)

Ryan I am Ace, but it's very dense. I keep having to re-read whole paragraphs. It's very clever. I hope the story is good too.


message 2130: by Ace (new)

Ace (aceonroam) Ryan wrote: "I am Ace, but it's very dense. I keep having to re-read whole paragraphs. It's very clever. I hope the story is good too."

Yes, it was a difficult read for me I had a lot going on in my life at the time, I must try to read it again soon and seen if I can get a better feel for it.


message 2131: by Sharon (new)

Sharon | 5468 comments I started reading Six Ways to Sunday by Karly Lane yesterday. I'm flying through it. Very enjoyable. What a great author this lady is 😊


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Carolyn | 9836 comments I'm reading The Jester by James Patterson and Andrew Gross. I was expecting a contemporary thriller but surprisingly it's a historical thriller set in France during the Crusades. Lots of burning of villages and mass murder of villagers in the pursuit of holy relics!


message 2133: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
I'll be curious to read your review Carolyn. I was daunted by the page count!


message 2134: by Ace (new)

Ace (aceonroam) Carolyn wrote: "I'm reading The Jester by James Patterson and Andrew Gross. I was expecting a contemporary thriller but surprisingly it's a historical thriller set in Franc..."

Thanks Carolyn I have added this one :)


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Brad | 70 comments I am "reading" (listening) to my very first audio-book.

The Happiest Refugee A Memoir by Anh Do by Anh Do.

I have seen some of his work on TV and my son has read a few of the "Weir do" books, but apart from that, I didn't really know much about him.

I am 7 chapters in (1hr 56min) and loving it. Anh is reading his own book and is really making his story come alive. I can happily recommend this book, and BorrowBox (used by the council library) for e-books and audio-books!
Happy Reading (or listening) :)


message 2136: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
A very enjoyable book Brad :) Glad you're enjoying it!


message 2137: by Carolyn (last edited Jan 16, 2018 10:59PM) (new)

Carolyn | 9836 comments Brenda wrote: "I'll be curious to read your review Carolyn. I was daunted by the page count!"

It is taking me a while to get through Brenda, but is easy reading. Not a lot of historical detail and I think most of the characters are fictional. The plot is not very complex and it doesn't have a very authentic medieval feel - but then it was written by thriller writers and not historians!


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Carolyn | 9836 comments Ace wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "I'm reading The Jester by James Patterson and Andrew Gross. I was expecting a contemporary thriller but surprisingly it's a historical thril..."

Still reading it and trying to make up my mind about it. It's a pleasant read but not very historically accurate, however a lot of GR readers have rated it highly. Guess I'll wait to the end to decide!


message 2139: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I'll be curious to read your review Carolyn. I was daunted by the page count!"

It is taking me a while to get through Brenda, but is easy reading. Not a lot of historical detail and..."


Patterson is usually easy reading with short chapters. Thanks Carolyn :)


message 2140: by marlin1 (last edited Jan 17, 2018 01:48AM) (new)

marlin1 | 422 comments Brad wrote: "I am "reading" (listening) to my very first audio-book.

The Happiest Refugee A Memoir by Anh Do by Anh Do.

I have seen some of his work on TV and my son has read a fe..."


It’s a great book and great audio. ABC radio have an audio book reading Mon - Fri at approx 5.45AM. This is the current book but sadly it is the final chapter tomorrow morning.


message 2141: by Ace (new)

Ace (aceonroam) Brad wrote: "I am "reading" (listening) to my very first audio-book.

The Happiest Refugee A Memoir by Anh Do by Anh Do.

I have seen some of his work on TV and my son has read a fe..."

Welcome to audiobooks Brad. I love them. I'm also addicted to BorrowBox.


message 2142: by Ace (new)

Ace (aceonroam) I'm listening to Into the Water by Paula Hawkins such an unlikable, depressing cast of characters so far!


message 2143: by marlin1 (new)

marlin1 | 422 comments Ace wrote: "I'm listening to Into the Water by Paula Hawkins such an unlikable, depressing cast of characters so far!"

Yes, I listened to that as an audiobook, I can remember getting confused at first because it had so many different characters/voices but really enjoyed it in the end (once I got my head around everyone!)


message 2144: by Ace (new)

Ace (aceonroam) marlin1 wrote: "Ace wrote: "I'm listening to Into the Water by Paula Hawkins such an unlikable, depressing cast of characters so far!"

Yes, I listened to that as an audiobook, I c..."


I'm nearly halfway now so I think all of the characters have been introduced thankfully, I just need to work out what happened.


message 2145: by Krystal (new)

Krystal (krystallee6363) | 2304 comments Just over halfway through The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley and it's such a gorgeous book! Really enjoying it!


message 2147: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 | 86 comments I picked up The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan - Opened the first page to put my bookmark in - and 2 chapters later made myself put it down so I could start work!!!

A very good sign!


message 2148: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79977 comments Mod
Sounds really good Sally!


message 2149: by Ace (new)

Ace (aceonroam) Margot wrote: "How to Stop Time by Matt Haig"

Loved this one!


message 2150: by Diana (last edited Jan 24, 2018 01:06AM) (new)

Diana (secondhandrose) | 73 comments Krystal wrote: "Just over halfway through The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley and it's such a gorgeous book! Really enjoying it!"
I have a copy of this. Will bump it up my list.


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