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message 802: by Dale (new)
Apr 05, 2020 09:51PM

Dale Harcombe | 6879 comments My review of You Don't Know Me by Sara Foster
You Don't Know Me by Sara Foster
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 803: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Apr 05, 2020 10:47PM

Brenda | 79989 comments Mod
Carolyn wrote: "A few years ago I read An Ordinary Epidemic by Australian writer Amanda Hickie. It was about a family living in Sydney caught up in a pandemic.

The virus (called ..."

And last night I read about Peter May and the book titled Lockdown which he wrote 15 years ago and set it in London with a pandemic. It was rejected by the publishers then as being too unrealistic. In the last few weeks, someone suggested to May he write a book about the pandemic and he said "hang on - I did". Dug it out, his publisher was astounded at how eerily accurate it is, and now it's just been published! Uncanny!


message 805: by Marianne (new)
Apr 05, 2020 11:45PM

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments Well, Amethyst Pledge, the first book in Leonie Rogers new Albatar Chronicles series, is an excellent start to what promises to be an intriguing series and I do hope that we don't have to wait too long for #2.
Thanks to NetGalley and Hague Publishing. Out 17th April
5★s

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


message 808: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Apr 06, 2020 04:01AM

PattyMacDotComma | 3299 comments Brenda wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "A few years ago I read An Ordinary Epidemic by Australian writer Amanda Hickie. It was about a family living in Sydney caught up in a pandemic.

Th..
And last night I read about Peter May and the book titled Lockdown which he wrote 15 years ago and set it in London with a pandemic. It was rejected by the publishers then as being too unrealistic. In the last few weeks, someone suggested to May he write a book about the pandemic and he said "hang on - I did". Dug it out, his publisher was astounded at how eerily accurate it is, and now it's just been published! Uncanny!."

WOW! It's the old truth-is-stranger-than-ficiton thing, eh?


message 809: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Apr 06, 2020 04:01AM

PattyMacDotComma | 3299 comments How Much of These Hills Is Gold is the debut by C Pam Zhang about migrant Chinese in the American west. Not as much gold as I'd hoped.
How Much of These Hills Is Gold by C Pam Zhang 3★ Link to my review


message 810: by Carolyn (new)
Apr 06, 2020 04:52AM

Carolyn | 9837 comments My review for Nine Elms (Kate Marshall, #1) by Robert Bryndza Nine Elms, first in a promising new series by Robert Bryndza.

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


message 811: by Dree (new)
Apr 06, 2020 01:57PM

Dree (dreebee) | 164 comments Brenda wrote: "My weekend readathon reviews:

Red Dirt Country by Fleur McDonald Red Dirt Country by Fleur McDonald

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

[bookcov..."

You were on a role Brenda! :)


message 812: by Renee (last edited Apr 06, 2020 04:13PM) (new)
Apr 06, 2020 04:13PM

Renee Hermansen | 109 comments My review of Little Disasters by Sarah Vaughan Little Disasters by Sarah Vaughan.

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


message 814: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Apr 06, 2020 05:54PM

Brenda | 79989 comments Mod
My review for The Lost Jewels by Kirsty Manning The Lost Jewels by Kirsty Manning

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


message 815: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Apr 06, 2020 06:52PM

Brenda | 79989 comments Mod
Dree wrote: "Brenda wrote: "My weekend readathon reviews:

Red Dirt Country by Fleur McDonald Red Dirt Country by Fleur McDonald

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

Thanks Dree - yes I was!


message 816: by Melissa (new)
Apr 06, 2020 07:27PM

Melissa (Mel’s Bookshelf) (melsbookshelf) | -37 comments Devoured another Ilona Andrews beauty! Iron and Magic Iron and Magic (The Iron Covenant, #1) by Ilona Andrews

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


message 817: by Carolyn (last edited Apr 06, 2020 08:23PM) (new)
Apr 06, 2020 08:14PM

Carolyn | 9837 comments This was a terrific read, a very gentle British mystery with wonderful characters. Highly recommended!

Exit by Belinda Bauer Exit by Belinda Bauer

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


message 821: by Marianne (new)
Apr 07, 2020 12:30AM

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments Another moving and thought-provoking read from Kelly Rimmer, Truths I Never Told You illustrates how far we've come in 40 years on some issues, while we've made barely any progress on others.
5★s

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


message 823: by Melissa (new)
Apr 07, 2020 02:15AM

Melissa (Mel’s Bookshelf) (melsbookshelf) | -37 comments LOVE LOVE LOVED THIS ONE!!! The Craftsman The Craftsman (The Craftsman, #1) by Sharon J. Bolton
Sharon J. Bolton is by far my favourite author of all time!

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


message 824: by Carolyn (new)
Apr 07, 2020 05:34AM

Carolyn | 9837 comments I couldn't resist reading this new historical mystery from Graham Brack after Marianne's review and am glad I did.

Death in Delft by Graham Brack Death in Delft

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


message 825: by Marianne (new)
Apr 07, 2020 12:13PM

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments Carolyn wrote: "I couldn't resist reading this new historical mystery from Graham Brack after Marianne's review and am glad I did.

Death in Delft by Graham Brack [book:Death in Delft|512732..."

Carolyn, so glad I could add to your reading pleasure!


message 826: by marlin1 (new)
Apr 07, 2020 02:37PM

marlin1 | 422 comments Carolyn wrote: "A few years ago I read An Ordinary Epidemic by Australian writer Amanda Hickie. It was about a family living in Sydney caught up in a pandemic.

The virus (called ..."
Thanks Carolyn, I liked the link to the left out chapter....might suggest this one to my book club. Having our first Zoom session tomorrow.


message 828: by Carolyn (new)
Apr 07, 2020 04:24PM

Carolyn | 9837 comments marlin1 wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "A few years ago I read An Ordinary Epidemic by Australian writer Amanda Hickie. It was about a family living in Sydney caught up in a pandemic.

Th..."

Probably safe to read now that it doesn't look as if the virus will spiral out of control the way it did in the novel!


message 829: by Carolyn (last edited Apr 07, 2020 04:26PM) (new)
Apr 07, 2020 04:25PM

Carolyn | 9837 comments Marianne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "I couldn't resist reading this new historical mystery from Graham Brack after Marianne's review and am glad I did.

Carolyn, so glad I could add to your reading pleasure!"

And get me hooked on yet another series!!


message 832: by Carolyn (new)
Apr 07, 2020 07:43PM

Carolyn | 9837 comments My review for Amethyst Pledge (The Albatar Chronicles, #1) by Leonie Rogers Amethyst Pledge first in a new trilogy by Leonie Rogers

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


message 835: by Marianne (new)
Apr 08, 2020 12:09AM

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments I'm a bit late-to-the-party with books by American author, Catherine Ryan Hyde. Just After Midnight is my second, this one an audio book grabbed the day before Wollongong City Libraries closed. If the narration was sometimes a tiny bit stiff, this is still a brilliant read.
5★s

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


message 838: by Denisa (new)
Apr 08, 2020 04:03PM

Denisa Arsene | 23 comments Nothing to envy: ordinary lives in North Korea
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... - this is a hard non-fictional story to accept


message 839: by Dale (new)
Apr 08, 2020 06:05PM

Dale Harcombe | 6879 comments My review of The Favorite Daughter by Patti Callahan Henry
The Favorite Daughter by Patti Callahan Henry
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 840: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Apr 08, 2020 06:20PM

Brenda | 79989 comments Mod
My review for A Silent Death by Peter May A Silent Death by Peter May

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


message 841: by Marianne (new)
Apr 09, 2020 12:13AM

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments From the cover and the English blurb, Miss Iceland by Icelandic author Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir seems like it might be a bit chick-lit-ish, but it is actually quite a bit deeper and darker. Beautifully written and very moving.
4.5★s

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


message 842: by Melissa (new)
Apr 09, 2020 02:07AM

Melissa (Mel’s Bookshelf) (melsbookshelf) | -37 comments Love a good rom-com from time to time!
If I Never Met You If I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane

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


message 843: by Alex (new)
Apr 09, 2020 04:16AM

Alex Duffell | 3 comments My first book read post partum!

Review of Dawn French’s ‘A Little Bit Marvellous’

Written in a diary style, French has a way of creating very believable and humorous characters. Very easy to read and followed the story of the lives of a ‘normal’ family. The younger male character’s voice can get tedious, but does add to the variety in the story. Would recommend for someone wanting to turn off and have the occasional laugh, while reading quick chapters before bed.


message 844: by Kylie (new)
Apr 09, 2020 01:57PM

Kylie D | 740 comments A magnificent setting, but odious characters

Silenced For Good by Alex Coombs Silenced For Good by Alex Coombs

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


message 846: by Krystal (new)
Apr 09, 2020 03:28PM

Krystal (krystallee6363) | 2304 comments Glad to have finally read 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King. Classic, old school vampire horror. Loved it.

'Salem's Lot by Stephen King

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


message 848: by Kylie (new)
Apr 09, 2020 05:07PM

Kylie D | 740 comments An enjoyable enough murder mystery

Head In The Sand by Damien Boyd Head In The Sand (DI Nick Dixon #2) by Damien Boyd

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


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