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message 1601: by Allan (last edited Jun 29, 2019 09:06PM) (new)
Jun 29, 2019 09:06PM

Allan Walsh | 61 comments Here is my review of She Who Waits (Low Town, #3) by Daniel Polansky She Who Waits by Daniel Polansky
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1602: by Marianne (new)
Jun 29, 2019 09:12PM

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 10009 comments I'm afraid I was disappointed by Dominic Smith's latest historical fiction, The Electric Hotel. It's clear he's done a lot of research, but it was a mistake trying to include all of it. For the first 3/4 of the book, I was bored: some radical editing would improve the read, but film history fans may be enthralled...
3★s

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


message 1603: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Jun 29, 2019 09:13PM

Brenda | 80444 comments Mod
My review for A Fence Around The Cuckoo by Ruth Park A Fence Around The Cuckoo by Ruth Park

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


message 1605: by Krystal (new)
Jun 30, 2019 01:18AM

Krystal (krystallee6363) | 2321 comments Well this surprised me by taking less than a day to read - loved it!

The Happiest Refugee by Anh Do

The Happiest Refugee by Anh Do

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


message 1606: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Jun 30, 2019 03:49AM

PattyMacDotComma | 3321 comments Die Trying by Lee Child is the second in the popular Jack Reacher series. Reacher is a larger-than-life, modern-day knight errant, trying to save us all from each other. Lots of action!
Die Trying (Jack Reacher, #2) by Lee Child Link to my review


message 1608: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Jul 01, 2019 12:15AM

Brenda | 80444 comments Mod
My review for Wildflower Ridge by Maya Linnell Wildflower Ridge by Maya Linnell

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


message 1610: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Jul 01, 2019 05:23PM

Brenda | 80444 comments Mod
My review for When the Ground Is Hard by Malla Nunn When the Ground Is Hard by Malla Nunn

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


message 1614: by Carolyn (last edited Jul 02, 2019 01:30AM) (new)
Jul 02, 2019 01:26AM

Carolyn | 9906 comments Shari Lapena's new thriller Someone We Know by Shari Lapena Someone We Know was a quick, engaging murder mystery with multiple suspects. 4★

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


message 1615: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Jul 02, 2019 02:51AM

PattyMacDotComma | 3321 comments I just read Pieces of Me by Natalie Hart, which was shortlisted for the 2018 Costa First Novel Award. "War-torn" can refer to people as well as countries.
Pieces of Me by Natalie Hart Link to my review


message 1617: by Dale (last edited Jul 02, 2019 05:01AM) (new)
Jul 02, 2019 05:00AM

Dale Renton (dalerenton) After reading "Killing Floor" I decided to take a look at "The Enemy" - purportedly the first (chronologically) of the Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child. I've now been informed (thanks Patty!) there are other, earlier Reacher tales. Anyway - here is my review:
The Enemy by Lee Child
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1619: by Dale (new)
Jul 02, 2019 04:04PM

Dale Renton (dalerenton) Rob wrote: "My review of Sharpe's Regiment Sharpe's Regiment (Sharpe, #17) by Bernard Cornwell by Bernard Cornwell.


www.goodreads.com/review/show/2217735963"

These are the books that made me a fan of Bernard Cornwell (I think I've now read everything he's written!). Great reading.


message 1621: by Dale (new)
Jul 02, 2019 05:53PM

Dale Harcombe | 7100 comments My review of Kindred Spirits by Jo Bannister
Kindred Spirits (Gabriel Ash and Hazel Best, #5) by Jo Bannister
3 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1623: by Carolyn (last edited Jul 02, 2019 07:19PM) (new)
Jul 02, 2019 06:50PM

Carolyn | 9906 comments My review for The Ex by Nicola Moriarty The Ex by Nicola Moriarty 4★

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


message 1624: by Alex (new)
Jul 02, 2019 08:35PM

Alex Cantone | 991 comments My review of To Know My Crime by AA Fiona Capp. Read for a challenge but did little for me.

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


message 1626: by Rob (new)
Jul 02, 2019 09:38PM

Rob | 344 comments Dale wrote: "Rob wrote: "My review of Sharpe's Regiment Sharpe's Regiment (Sharpe, #17) by Bernard Cornwell by Bernard Cornwell.


www.goodreads.com/review/show/2217735963"

These are the books ..."
I've not read them all yet Dale but I'm getting there.


message 1630: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Jul 03, 2019 03:39AM

Brenda | 80444 comments Mod
My review for Fled by Meg Keneally Fled by Meg Keneally

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


message 1631: by Brooke - One Woman's Brief Book Reviews (new)
Jul 03, 2019 03:55AM

Brooke - One Woman's Brief Book Reviews (onewomansbbr) | 763 comments 4.5 for this fabulous suspense thriller debut novel from the author.
The Night Olivia Fell by Christina McDonald The Night Olivia Fell by Christina McDonald

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


message 1633: by Carolyn (last edited Jul 03, 2019 09:05PM) (new)
Jul 03, 2019 09:05PM

Carolyn | 9906 comments A short memoir full of amusing anecdotes (and cocktail recipes) by an American living in Paris for 11 years - first as a single girl then as a young mother married to a Frenchman.

Confessions of an Expat in Paris by Vicki Lesage Confessions of an Expat in Paris by Vicki Lesage 4★

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


message 1634: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Jul 03, 2019 11:18PM

Brenda | 80444 comments Mod
My review for The Friendship Pact by Alison James The Friendship Pact by Alison James

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


message 1637: by Marianne (new)
Jul 04, 2019 03:50PM

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 10009 comments With The World That We Knew, American author Alice Hoffman turns her literary talents to the plight of Jews in France and the kindness and bravery of those who saved them during WW2. And of course, some added magic with a very unusual golem.
Thanks to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster.
4★s

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


message 1638: by Brooke - One Woman's Brief Book Reviews (new)
Jul 04, 2019 07:12PM

Brooke - One Woman's Brief Book Reviews (onewomansbbr) | 763 comments It's 4 stars from me for The Last Days of the Romanov Dancers by Kerri Turner The Last Days of the Romanov Dancers by
Aussie Author Kerri Turner.
Combining the beautiful art of ballet and the fascinating time of the end of the Romanov era, what's not to like?

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


message 1639: by Dale (new)
Jul 04, 2019 08:42PM

Dale Harcombe | 7100 comments My review of The Goodbye Gift by Amanda Brooke
The Goodbye Gift by Amanda Brooke
2 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1642: by Kylie (new)
Jul 04, 2019 11:42PM

Kylie D | 740 comments A short review of a short Sci Fi book I read for a challenge

Cloud Permutations by Lavie Tidhar Cloud Permutations by Lavie Tidhar

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


message 1643: by Carolyn (new)
Jul 05, 2019 01:24AM

Carolyn | 9906 comments My review of dystopian fairy tale, The Girl in Red by Christina Henry The Girl in Red by Christina Henry 4★

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


message 1645: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (last edited Jul 05, 2019 03:28PM) (new)
Jul 05, 2019 03:27PM

Phrynne | 15976 comments Mod
My review of Death at Whitewater Church by Andrea Carter Death at Whitewater Church (Inishowen Mysteries #1) by Andrea Carter

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


message 1646: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Jul 05, 2019 03:42PM

PattyMacDotComma | 3321 comments I just enjoyed The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd about stubborn American women fighting slavery and inequality in the 1800s. The battle continues today!
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd 4.5★ Link to my review


message 1647: by PattyMacDotComma (last edited Jul 05, 2019 07:42PM) (new)
Jul 05, 2019 04:05PM

PattyMacDotComma | 3321 comments While reading The Invention of Wings, I was reminded of a wonderful short story about a family quilt I read last year called Everyday Use, by Alice Walker, who wrote The Color Purple.

I also included a link to the story online (free).
Everyday Use by Alice Walker 5★ Link to my review with picture of an 1898 quilt


message 1649: by Kerri_M (new)
Jul 05, 2019 05:18PM

Kerri_M | 598 comments I am part way through two books A Few Right Thinking Men (Sulari Gentill) and Among the Mad (Jacqueline Winspear)

As sometimes happens through pure coincidence, they are both set at the same time in history - early 1930's, Great Depression, rise of fascism (in Australia in the first book, in England in the second)

What struck me straight away is that while I know quite a bit about the fascist movement in England in the 30's, including the names of the major players and the groups, I knew NOTHING about the same thing happening in Australia! It was completely ignored in any history I was taught at school, have never seen a TV show or movie about it, and this is the first book I have read about it.

So I have been googling, and Troving and trying to educate myself about it while reading both books.

I love when reading a (fictional) book leads me to learn something about history of which I knew nothing.

Just sharing my thoughts.

By the way, this is my first Sulari Gentill book, and I am loving it! :)


message 1650: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (last edited Jul 05, 2019 05:34PM) (new)
Jul 05, 2019 05:34PM

Brenda | 80444 comments Mod
Kerri the one before the one you're reading (a short prequel - The Prodigal Son) is free on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Prodigal-Son-R...

I love her books and I'm glad you're enjoying your first! It's a real pleasure to read about Rowly and his friends and the 1930s history of Australia :)


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