What Are You Currently Reading? (doesn't have to be an Aussie book) - Part 2 Showing 3,201-3,250 of 3,421

[Andrea]

Long after the dust has settled, I’m making a start on Scrublands by Chris Hammer. So many of my GR friends have read it, and most rated it either 4 or 5 stars.

[Deb]

Diana wrote: "I'm about 10 chapters in on Bruny by Heather Rose. It's very good."

I am glad you like that; It is on my to-read list for this month, the reviews have been mixed.

I am currently reading by Australian Valerie Taylor who, with her husband Ron Taylor set the bar for underwater photography for years. These guys are legends and I am really enjoying her autobiography.

[Marianne]

Another of those coincidences:
just finished Away with the Penguins featuring penguins (of course)
now reading Mammoth featuring a fossilised penguin

[Carolyn]

Marianne wrote: "Just finished Broken Man on a Halifax Pier. Thanks to Carolyn for the review that made me ask the library to order this. Second last page, a certain few lines said by Ramona made me..."

Yes, I remember Marianne! It's a lovely book :)

[Kristy]

I'm a little ways into One of Us Is Lying at the moment. Hoping i'll grab me a bit more soon..

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Happy reading Kristy :)

[Deb]

I have been reading by Karen Foxlee

I am really impressed at how well she has portrayed Far North Queensland! It all comes to life so vividly as I read it. The characters and plot are also good, but the scenery is often my favorite bit.

[Marianne]

Just finished The Museum of Forgotten Memories and now beginning The Dictionary of Lost Words. Do I have a theme going here?

[Trevor]

Just finished Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo - this was a wonderful read, which I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys an enthralling read - 5★

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I think you've got the wrong thread Trevor - not that it matters greatly ;) https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Margot]

The Last of Her Kind by Sigrid Nunez

[Carolyn]

I've just started The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix. The title just made me want to read it!

[Marianne]

Yes, it sounds irresistible

[Krystal]

Carolyn wrote: "I've just started The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix. The t..."

I've seen a lot of people reading that atm! It sounds really good!

[Deb]

I have just started my ARC from A&U by Erin Hortle

I am falling way behind with my reviewing though...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Deborah wrote: "I have just started my ARC from A&U by Erin Hortle

I am falling way behind with my reviewing though..."

Review as you finish Deborah - you won't get behind then :)

[Deb]

Brenda wrote: "Deborah wrote: "I have just started my ARC from A&U by Erin Hortle

I am falling way behind with my reviewing though..."

Review as you fini..."
That is definitely the best tactic, though I was worried I could not finish the April challenge, so I delayed a couple of the longer ones. Maybe I should cut down on the time and energy I put into my reviews...

[Marianne]

Deborah wrote: "I have just started my ARC from A&U by Erin Hortle

I am falling way behind with my reviewing though..."

I usually take some notes as I read so my review is mostly written by the time I've finished reading

[Deb]

Marianne wrote: "Deborah wrote: "I have just started my ARC from A&U by Erin Hortle

I am falling way behind with my reviewing though..."

I usually take som..."
True Marianne! I usually have little bits of paper sticking out of books, with tiny comments (which, occasionally, I cant read myself even) all to use in the review.

But, speaking of The Octopus and I, has anyone else read the ARC yet? I have a lot of thoughts and feeling about this book, especially about the main character, Lucy. I am loving the descriptions of Tassie, it's wildlife, it's people and it's beaches.... Lucy though I am really not sure about...

Anyone out there up for a discussion about this book?

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "Deborah wrote: "I have just started my ARC from A&U by Erin Hortle

I am falling way behind with my reviewing though..."

Review as you fini..."
That's what I do . But unlike Marianne I don't take notes as I go, unless it is a story that is not gripping me. If I am involved all I want to do is read,

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Deborah wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Deborah wrote: "I have just started my ARC from A&U by Erin Hortle

I am falling way behind with my reviewing though..."

I..."

Create a thread for this book in the Individual Book Discussions folder Deborah if you want - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group... - but make sure you request spoilers are enclosed so the book isn't spoiled for others :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Deborah wrote: "I have just started my ARC from A&U by Erin Hortle

I am falling way behind with my reviewing though..."

Rev..."

I can't stop to take notes either Dale, I'm too engrossed in the story to even think about notes! lol

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "Dale wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Deborah wrote: "I have just started my ARC from A&U by Erin Hortle

I am falling way behind with my reviewing th..."

Exactly. Sounds like we're two of a kind there, Brenda.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Quite probably Dale :)

[Deb]

Dale wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Deborah wrote: "I have just started my ARC from A&U by Erin Hortle

I am falling way behind with my reviewing though..."

Rev..."
Well, the more gripping the story is the less likely I am to take notes, that is definitely true. But if it is a loooong book, or one that I have reservations about while I read? Then the junk mail envelopes come in handy.

[Deb]

I have just started Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift

This was a book I remember not loving. Not hating either, just feeling very iffy about it. I am hoping that by reading the introduction and a bit more about the author and the times I can come to see more in it.

[Marianne]

Just finished The River Home with a best-selling author wife outshining her writer's blocked husband, and now reading To Tell You the Truth where, you guessed it, we have a best-selling author wife outshining her writer's blocked husband

[Dale]

Currently reading The Fifth Avenue Story Society by Rachel Hauck

and
Bent World, Bright Wings by Anne Hamilton

Love the covers on both these books and interesting reading.

[Deb]

Fourteen pages into The Long Shadow by Anne Buist. Page one pulled me right in.

[Carolyn]

Just reading at the moment - utterly captivating!

[Carolyn]

Isn't it strange how sometimes you find yourself reading a string of books with a common theme or common covers. Last year I found myself reading a long string of books with black covers, currently it's blue covers:

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

There seem to be more blue covers than any other colour in the books I read too Carolyn :)

[Carolyn]

Must be the current trend Brenda! They do look very pretty all lined up together on my shelf :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

They sure do :)

[Lily]

Diana wrote: "I'm about 10 chapters in on Bruny by Heather Rose. It's very good."

I read that recently and loved it!

[Deb]

Currently reading Tourmaline by Randolph Stow
It is a beautifully written book of early Australian literature, but it is not a fast read because the language is so rich. I might well fail my June challenge because it is slow to read, but it is worth it.

[Marianne]

currently reading Finding Edward but soon on my TBR, Finding Eadie, LOL
and then a bit later, Looking for Alice: A Gunvor Str�m Novel

[Margot]

The Fire Dance by Helene Tursten

[Krystal]

Marianne wrote: "currently reading Finding Edward but soon on my TBR, Finding Eadie, LOL
and then a bit later, Looking for Alice: A Gunvor Str�m Novel"

Seems a lot of people on your bookshelf are going missing!

[Dale]

Just started Mum & Dad by Joanna Trollope

Have been keen to read this one.

[Kim]

Started today:-
I Hear the Sirens in the Street by Adrian McKinty

2nd in the series featuring RUC detective Sean Duffy.

[Krystal]

Yesterday I started reading Crossings by Alex Landragin, has anyone else read it? It's a little bizarre but so far I'm enjoying it! It's a bit strange in that you can either read it like a normal book, or follow the instructions and read the chapters in a completely different order. I've opted for normal but I'm so curious about the alternative reading of it!

[Dale]

Reading Wearing Paper Dresses by Anne Brinsden
Interesting .

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "Reading Wearing Paper Dresses by Anne Brinsden
Interesting ."

I enjoyed that one Dale :)

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "Dale wrote: "Reading Wearing Paper Dresses by Anne Brinsden
Interesting ."

I enjoyed that one Dale :)"

I am so far.

[Andrea]

Krystal wrote: "Yesterday I started reading Crossings by Alex Landragin, has anyone else read it? It's a little bizarre but so far I'm enjoying it! It's a bit strange in that you c..."

I’ve been considering this one, too! It sounds intriguing. In a way it reminds me of S. by J.J. Abrams for the novelty factor.

[Krystal]

Andrea wrote: "Krystal wrote: "Yesterday I started reading Crossings by Alex Landragin, has anyone else read it? It's a little bizarre but so far I'm enjoying it! It's a bit stran..."

Oooh I haven't read that one but it sounds good! Although the idea of being, for lack of a better word, forced to re-read something rubs me the wrong way. I'd rather be able to just read it once and be done with it.

[Marianne]

Having read the blurb some time back, I'd forgotten if the book I just started Ten Little Words was set in America or not. Then four words in quick succession let me know: baked beans, GP, duvet gave me the answer: England

[Diana]

Krystal wrote: "Yesterday I started reading Crossings by Alex Landragin, has anyone else read it? It's a little bizarre but so far I'm enjoying it! It's a bit strange in that you c..."

That does sound intriguing. Added it to my 'want to read' list.
I've just finished Journey Under the Midnight Sun by Keigo Higashino.
I've read two other books by this author, translated Japanese crime fiction. This one is considered his masterpiece. Yep over 500 pages with many twists and turns, absolutely fantastic.
Now onto Nutshell by Ian McEwan for an online book group read.

[Sharon]

Last night I started The Long Road Home By Fiona McCallum

I can honestly say I’m disappointed with this one and I do like this author, but sadly this book is not as good as her last one. It’s not holding my interest and I’m finding it repetitive and not much is happening. Maybe it’s just me. I’m nearly on page 250 :)