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What Are You Currently Reading? (doesn't have to be an Aussie book) - Part 2
I finished it last night - but only downloaded it yesterday morning -
The Liftsal Guardians by Alexandra Moody - is a YA Sci-fi by an new-for-me Aussie Author.Loved it - and there are another 2 in the series.
Started The Reluctant Hallelujah by Gabrielle Williams late yesterday. So far I am not enjoying it as much as the author's other books.
Another one of those coincidences:Just finished The Deal of a Lifetime in which none of the characters has a name. It's just, the father, the son, the wife, the nurse, etc etc.
Now I am reading Census, same thing, no character names, just descriptions to distinguish the people.
And both have a father and son as the main characters.
Started Godless: How an Evangelical Preacher Became One of America's Leading Atheists by Dan Barker for my March challenge - author with same initials and 'book about theology' for the 52 Books in 52 Weeks challenge. Very interesting so far.
Brenda wrote: "Meg wrote: "Four Respectable Ladies Seek Part-time Husband by Barbara Toner. Enjoying it immensely."Four Respectable Ladies Seek Part-time Husband has been getting good reviews Me..."
Definitely want to read this one
I am reading Head Over Heels by Hugh Lunn
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Head Over Heels: Hugh Lunn's High-Octane, Girl-Chasing, Scoop of a '60s Sequel to Over the Top with Jim by Hugh Lunn
I have just been so slack with my reading - not sure what has got into me - I have finished no books for about a week - but I am really enjoying The Witness by Nora Roberts and Feels Like Home by Lisa Ireland, both books are engrossing I'm just not picking them up - maybe this is my version of a reading slump?I might have to get some light and fluffy space opera romance book with blue aliens and a bit of rumpy pumpy - that should kick start everything again :) And it just so happens I have a whole series of books that fit that description ;)
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I'm finally reading the arms and legs of my Scarecrow and it's a great story, sad because of the war and how Japanese American people were treated during the war (1942) and a beautiful and heartbreaking love story of Henry and Keiko aged 13.
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
Ace wrote: "I'm finally reading the arms and legs of my Scarecrow and it's a great story, sad because of the war and how Japanese American people were treated during the war (1942) and a beautiful and heartbre..."I loved this book Ace - beautifully written
Sally906 wrote: "Ace wrote: "I'm finally reading the arms and legs of my Scarecrow and it's a great story, sad because of the war and how Japanese American people were treated during the war (1942) and a beautiful ..."I enjoyed that one too. Jamie Ford is one of my friend's favourite authors.
I'm reading The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter, and the People Who Raised Them by Amy Dickinson. After a couple of dud books I am liking this memoir (my favourite genre).
I’ve finally made a start on the Dr Dody McLeland mystery series with A Dissection of Murder - good so far.
I'm really enjoying the 5th installment of the Jackson Lamb series, London Rules. Lots of LOL, which gets me some looks as I walk along the streets of my local town reading :)
Diana wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "Ace wrote: "I'm finally reading the arms and legs of my Scarecrow and it's a great story, sad because of the war and how Japanese American people were treated during the war (1942)..."Sally906 wrote: "
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
I loved this book Ace - beautifully written ..."
I won't forget it Sally and Diana, and eager to read his other books now.
I read this a few years ago. It was quite an eye opener into recent US domestic history.
I have just picked up Julian Leatherdale's latest release
The Opal Dragonfly - I have such high hopes for it as his debut novel, Palace of Tears, was my top read of 2015 and have been waiting a long time for this one.
After Patty’s glowing review the other day, I decided to start reading The Woman in the Window. At this stage I’m still getting to know the main character, Anna, and am enjoying it. The incident hasn’t happened yet, but it’s beginning to get a little tense.
Andrea wrote: "After Patty’s glowing review the other day, I decided to start reading The Woman in the Window. At this stage I’m still getting to know the main character, Anna, and am enjoying it...."I rather enjoyed that one myself! :)
Last night I started The Memories That Make Us by Vanessa Carnevale
I read a 100 pages last night and I didn't want to put it down. It's a shame we have to sleep 😴 And what a beautiful cover!
Sharon wrote: "Last night I started The Memories That Make Us by Vanessa Carnevale I read a 100 pages last night and I didn't want..."
I love that sort of book you can't bear to put down. It is a lovely cheerful cover.
Dale wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Last night I started The Memories That Make Us by Vanessa Carnevale I read a 100 pages last night an..."
I see it's on your TBR list, Dale. Although I haven't finished itim pretty sure you'd really enjoy this one 😊
I must admit not much is getting done in a hurry around the house this morning, but I'm getting plenty of reading done. Might just finish this book today. 😊📖
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I read a 100 pages last night and I didn't want..."
It's a gorgeous book Sharon, inside and out!
Sharon wrote: "Last night I started The Memories That Make Us by Vanessa Carnevale I read a 100 pages last night and I didn't want..."
Sounds like a good one! Also sounds a lot like the movie The Vow. Any connection?
Krystal wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Last night I started The Memories That Make Us by Vanessa Carnevale I read a 100 pages last night an..."
Yes a bit similar, Krystal 😊
I WAS reading and enjoying Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan, and took it with me today to a charity walk at Ballarat. The heavens opened, we all got thoroughly drenched, and my novel got turned into "Pulp Fiction!" First time I'll be marking a book on my shelves as DNF due to complete destruction, LOL...LOL!
MaryG2E wrote: "I WAS reading and enjoying Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan, and took it with me today to a charity walk at Ballarat. The heavens opened, we all got thoroughly drenched, and ..."Pulp fiction. Very funny Mary :)
MaryG2E wrote: "I WAS reading and enjoying Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan, and took it with me today to a charity walk at Ballarat. The heavens opened, we all got thoroughly drenched, and ..."Oh no! That's terrible, Mary!! LOL!
That's an interesting title for a book about espionage. How were you liking it so far?
MaryG2E wrote: "I WAS reading and enjoying Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan, and took it with me today to a charity walk at Ballarat. The heavens opened, we all got thoroughly drenched, and ..."XD Pulp fiction!! Oh dear!!
MaryG2E wrote: "I WAS reading and enjoying Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan, and took it with me today to a charity walk at Ballarat. The heavens opened, we all got thoroughly drenched, and ..."Might be the first time Ian McEwan's books have been described as pulp fiction Mary! lol!!
What a shame, now you'll never find out how it ends!
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Oh dear Mary :( Hope you can get a copy from the library to finish the story!!! Hope it WASN'T a library book!!
I just finished White Night by Ellie Marney. One of the main storylines really irked me so didn't really like this book.Starting Before I Let You Go by Kelly Rimmer
Just finished Saving Francesca by Melina MarchettaAA YA and a very good read, it describes living with a parent with chronic depression really well, but is much more hopeful than that sounds.
★★★★
I'm really enjoying a non-fiction book I picked up a while ago and am reading for the March Challenge,
The Diary of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell. Shaun is a second hand bookseller (obviously!) in Wigtown, Scotland and his diary is an amusing account of the day to day running of the bookshop, the odd people he has popping in, his odd assistant and the odd titles he sells on-line via the much-hated Amazon. He runs a Random Book Club where people sign up to receive a surprise monthly book (interesting books not any old rubbish) and is thinking of holding a Random Writer's Talk where people won't know who the author is until they turn up (he has an entertaining speaker in mind).
Carolyn wrote: "I'm really enjoying a non-fiction book I picked up a while ago and am reading for the March Challenge, The Diary of a Bookseller by [a..."Sounds good Carolyn - love the cover too!
Reading Jonathan Unleashed, a zany fiction book with dogs ;)
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Jonathan Unleashed by Meg Rosoff
i was reading Finding Sanity: John Cade, lithium and the taming of bipolar disorderby Greg de Moore, Ann Westmore and that was a very interesting read as l have been to most of the mental homes (done tours or looked at ruins) so when reading the book l can see the building and imagine what it was like in those days.
Now l am reading The Family: The Shocking True Story of a Notorious Cult
by Chris Johnston, Rosie Jones again this is near where l live one of the homes and interesting to read.. would be interesting to see if some of the sts where they had lived in Ferny Creek Vic would still be there ( or some still live there)
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by Greg de Moore, Ann Westmore and that was a very interesting read as l have been to most of the mental homes (d..."
Finding Sanity: John Cade, lithium and the taming of bipolar disorder by Greg de Moore
The Family: The Shocking True Story of a Notorious Cult by Chris Johnston
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Everyone says that but I didn't find it so bad. By that point I was totally invested in all the characters and just wanted to see what happened to them.