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Archives > What Are You Currently Reading? (doesn't have to be an Aussie book) - Part 2

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message 3001: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
That's a great read Elizabeth :)


message 3002: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6865 comments Currently reading and enjoying The Wonder of Lost Causes by Nick Trout
The Wonder of Lost Causes by Nick Trout


message 3003: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
I decided against requesting that one Dale...


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Dale Harcombe | 6865 comments Brenda wrote: "I decided against requesting that one Dale..."

You missed out on a beauty, Brenda. I am loving it.


message 3005: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
That's good to hear Dale - I'll keep it on my radar :) Thanks!


message 3006: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9974 comments Dale wrote: "Currently reading and enjoying The Wonder of Lost Causes by Nick Trout
The Wonder of Lost Causes by Nick Trout"


I have it in the pile somewhere, good to know!


message 3007: by Dale (last edited May 03, 2019 05:56PM) (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6865 comments Marianne wrote: "Dale wrote: "Currently reading and enjoying The Wonder of Lost Causes by Nick Trout
The Wonder of Lost Causes by Nick Trout"

I have it in the pile somewhere, good to know!"


My review has just gone up for this one. Now onto Life Before by Carmel Reilly


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Sally906 | 86 comments I’m currently reading, and really enjoying, The Cottage at Rosella Cove by Sandie Docker The Cottage at Rosella Cove by Aussie author Sandie Docker


message 3009: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Sally906 wrote: "I’m currently reading, and really enjoying, The Cottage at Rosella Cove by Sandie Docker The Cottage at Rosella Cove by Aussie author Sandie Docker"

Loved that one Sally!


message 3010: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9974 comments I read Tony Cavanaugh's latest, Blood River via NetGalley, but on Facebook I learned that there is an extra chapter that concerns Billy Waterson in 1964, so I got it out of the library, worth doing, a bit of helpful explanation.


message 3011: by Sally906 (last edited May 05, 2019 10:52PM) (new)

Sally906 | 86 comments Brenda wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "I’m currently reading, and really enjoying, The Cottage at Rosella Cove by Sandie Docker The Cottage at Rosella Cove by Aussie author...

Loved that one Sally"


Me too - will have to get her other books!

I am now reading Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty - loving this one too.


message 3012: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Sandie's first, The Kookaburra Creek Cafe by Sandie Docker , was wonderful, and I'm looking forward to her third out later this year (I think!)

I liked Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty too :)


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Krystal (krystallee6363) | 2304 comments Currently struggling through Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey.

It's way too slow for me, and the Aussie-ness of it kinda grates a little.

Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey


message 3014: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
That's a shame Krystal - I loved it!


message 3015: by Andrea (new)

Andrea | 2163 comments Krystal wrote: "Currently struggling through Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey. It's way too slow for me, and the Aussie-ness of it kinda grates a little. ..."

I remember feeling a bit the same, but the ending redeemed it a little. I recently tried to watch the movie, thinking that might be better. No.


message 3016: by Krystal (new)

Krystal (krystallee6363) | 2304 comments I know it's generally very popular, so I keep thinking it must have a pretty impressive ending haha


message 3017: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 9836 comments Currently reading and enjoying Wendy James' new novel The Accusation by Wendy James The Accusation. So good!


message 3018: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Good heavens Carolyn - so am I!!


message 3019: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 9836 comments I'll be interested to see what you think Brenda!


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Diana (secondhandrose) | 73 comments I've just started Wimmera by Mark Brandi. This is not a book I was particularly interested in reading as I had heard the subject matter was a bit bleak and disturbing but my boss wants a second opinion on whether it is appropriate for a school library.


message 3021: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Carolyn wrote: "I'll be interested to see what you think Brenda!"

Finished and reviewed Carolyn :)


message 3022: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Diana wrote: "I've just started Wimmera by Mark Brandi. This is not a book I was particularly interested in reading as I had heard the subject matter was a bit bleak and disturb..."

My opinion is no Diana - but you'd know the kids, ages etc better.


message 3023: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 9836 comments Brenda wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "I'll be interested to see what you think Brenda!"

Finished and reviewed Carolyn :)"


Also finished so I'll write my review before I read yours!


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Elizabeth | 23 comments Still going on Wolfe Island by Lucy Treloar


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Katie_Potatie | 20 comments I am currently reading four books!

The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion - To be honest I am not loving it. It is nice not to have an Insta Love story for once, so that is absolutely a benefit, but I am finding it very repetitive.

Ravage Me by Ryan Michele - A guilty Pleasure book that is shaping into a very over the top read. It is quote a short book so everything is moving so quickly, and talk about Insta Love (sigh)

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling - This is a Re-Read. I am trash for HP so this is going great. I originally started it because I was reading You by Caroline Kepnes and needed a softer read in between, but You turned out to be very basic read after all.

Half a King by Joe Abercrombie - Not very far in, but loving it!


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Suz | 4426 comments I am reading an Aussie classic A Fortunate Life by Albert B. Facey by Albert B. Facey and really enjoying it. I am up to where Albert is fighting in Gallipoli and has survived getting off his ship. I am LOVING the audio of Black Out by Lisa Unger by Lisa Unger. Many of my friends haven't rated it highly but I am really enjoying the ride to find out what is going on with our most unreliable narrator! Narrated in an amazing voice, it's just brilliant.


message 3027: by Diana (last edited May 18, 2019 05:01PM) (new)

Diana (secondhandrose) | 73 comments Brenda wrote: "Diana wrote: "I've just started Wimmera by Mark Brandi. This is not a book I was particularly interested in reading as I had heard the subject matter was a bit ble..."

I'm inclined to agree with you. I found it really rather creepy and disturbing and don't think our students would have the maturity for it. One of our teachers read it and suggested it should be removed.


message 3028: by Diana (last edited May 18, 2019 05:05PM) (new)

Diana (secondhandrose) | 73 comments On Friday night I started To Night Owl from Dogfish by Holly Goldberg Sloan. It's a middle grade modern day take on The Parent Trap. Very cute.


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Krystal (krystallee6363) | 2304 comments I'm halfway through the much-loved The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson and yes, this is one of those reads I can't believe I've put off for so long!

The Final Empire (Mistborn, #1) by Brandon Sanderson


message 3030: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Diana wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Diana wrote: "I've just started Wimmera by Mark Brandi. This is not a book I was particularly interested in reading as I had heard the subject matte..."

Glad you've come to that conclusion :) I actually had a back and forth email discussion with the publicist about the lack of advice on the back cover regarding the content. Nothing changed!!


message 3031: by Marianne (last edited May 24, 2019 12:15AM) (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9974 comments I am really enjoying #5 of the Jackson Brodie series, Big Sky Big Sky (Jackson Brodie, #5) by Kate Atkinson by Kate Atkinson, but there's one thing that's annoying me:







tomorrow I'll be finished reading it :(


message 3032: by Andrea (new)

Andrea | 2163 comments Just started on The Electric Hotel by Dominic Smith. I’ve been looking forward to this one for a while.


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Kim | 185 comments Crazy Rich Asians (Crazy Rich Asians, #1) by Kevin Kwan Reading Crazy Rich Asians. A friend from our bookgroup recommended this, she had a bit of a conspiratorial look on her face and let me peak at it from her bag like it was contraband. I was thinking it was a bit light on for me and her too (but there are cultural bits explained in the footnotes, she said). Reserved it from the library and picked it up after waiting for it for months.
It's a hilarious riot! Enjoying it so much :D


message 3034: by Luke (new)

Luke Ryan (kingma15) Revival by Stephen King.

My wife is a big King fan. I got it for her for Christmas the year it came out. It has always intrigued me so giving it a go.


message 3035: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Luke wrote: "Revival by Stephen King.

My wife is a big King fan. I got it for her for Christmas the year it came out. It has always intrigued me so giving it a go."


Revival by Stephen King

Enjoy Luke :)


message 3036: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Jen wrote: "The Wonder of Lost Causes by Nick Trout"

The Wonder of Lost Causes by Nick Trout


message 3038: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6865 comments currently reading If Only I Could Tell You by Hannah Beckerman
If Only I Could Tell You by Hannah Beckerman


message 3039: by Cassie (new)

Cassie Hamer | 6 comments Currently reading The Cottage at Rosella Cove by Aussie author, Sandie Docker. So lovely and warm and intriguing...


message 3040: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Cassie wrote: "Currently reading The Cottage at Rosella Cove by Aussie author, Sandie Docker. So lovely and warm and intriguing..."

The Cottage at Rosella Cove by Sandie Docker


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Alda Saldan (bioarla) | 49 comments I've just started reading Possession: A Romance by A.S. Byatt
Possession A Romance by A.S. Byatt


message 3042: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 9836 comments Alda wrote: "I've just started reading Possession: A Romance by A.S. Byatt
Possession A Romance by A.S. Byatt"


I love that book Alda! Hope you enjoy it :)


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Fergal Bannon | 1 comments Pandemic: Tracking Contagions, from Cholera to Ebola and Beyond

Halfway through this book featuring the history/potential future of some diseases, particularly cholera.


message 3044: by Alda (new)

Alda Saldan (bioarla) | 49 comments Fergal wrote: "Pandemic: Tracking Contagions, from Cholera to Ebola and Beyond

Halfway through this book featuring the history/potential future of some diseases, particularly cholera."


Wow @Fergal! I love reading this type of non-fiction books! I'll add it on my wish list :)

@Carolyn: I hope it too! I'll post my thoughts about the book once I finish it :)


message 3045: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Jen wrote: "Ive just started to listen to The Braid by Laetitia Colombani - 3 chapters in and I have a pretty strong feeling I’m going to like this one a lot."

The Braid by Laetitia Colombani


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Di Gott (carltonfan) | 3 comments The beekeeper of Aleppo


message 3047: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79969 comments Mod
Di wrote: "The beekeeper of Aleppo"

The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri


message 3049: by Deb (new)

Deb Omnivorous Reader | 1929 comments Fergal wrote: "Pandemic: Tracking Contagions, from Cholera to Ebola and Beyond

Halfway through this book featuring the history/potential future of some diseases, particularly cholera."

That one looks good; I hope you review it when you are done


message 3050: by Deb (new)

Deb Omnivorous Reader | 1929 comments I am reading Fortune by Lenny Bartulin and it is a gorgeous reading experience. Kind of the reading version of running your hand over really high quality velvet.


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