Recently purchased/acquired books - 2022 and beyond!

[Suz]

I received this from Better Reading, have started it, it's great, I will pass to my daughter when finished. It will be an easy read.

[Marianne]

In the mail today:
from S&S, Fed to Red Birds by Rijn Collins (which does have, I'm pleased to say, quote marks for speech)
and from Hachette, Prettier If She Smiled More by Toni Jordan, which has my name in the acknowledgements :)

[Dale]

Marianne wrote: "In the mail today:
from S&S, Fed to Red Birds by Rijn Collins (which does have, I'm pleased to say, quote marks for speech)
and from Hachette, Prettier If She..."</i>

That’s lovely Marianne. I also received [book:Fed to Red Birdstoday. Great cover.

[Suz]

Marianne wrote: "In the mail today:
from S&S, Fed to Red Birds by Rijn Collins (which does have, I'm pleased to say, quote marks for speech)
and from Hachette, [book:Prettier If She..."

What does it say, Marianne - not just a quote but an acknowledgement?!

[Suz]

From Better Reading yesterday after work:

[Rowan]

Marianne wrote: "In the mail today:
from S&S, Fed to Red Birds by Rijn Collins (which does have, I'm pleased to say, quote marks for speech)
and from Hachette, [book:Prettier If She..."

That's exciting, Marianne!

[Marianne]

Suz wrote: "Marianne wrote: "In the mail today:
from S&S, Fed to Red Birds by Rijn Collins (which does have, I'm pleased to say, quote marks for speech)
and from Hachette, [boo
What does it say, Marianne - not just a quote but an acknowledgement?!..."

Well, I did help out a bit....

[Marianne]

Suz wrote: "From Better Reading yesterday after work:

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I was hoping for this one...

[Marianne]

At Vinnies today, on my wishlist:
The Paris Diversion for $3

[Mish]

Yesterday i bought The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams. I couldn't wait for this book to come out.

I'm starting it tonight 😊

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Enjoy Mish!!

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "Enjoy Mish!!"

I will. Thanks Brenda

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Mish wrote: "Yesterday i bought The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams. I couldn't wait for this book to come out.

I'm starting it tonight 😊"

I loved it Mish!

[Margot]

Mish wrote: "Yesterday i bought The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams. I couldn't wait for this book to come out.

I'm starting it tonight 😊"

Received my signed copy from Booktopia last Thursday. Also had a delivery of 10 library books on same day. Always try to read library books first so it will sit tantalizingly on my shelves for a little while yet,

[Margot]

I bought Explore Your World: Weird, Wild, Amazing! by Tim Flannery and
Itty Bitty Kitty by Maddy Mara for a friend's six year old boy's birthday from Booktopia.
I was very disciplined and only bought one book for myselt.
Homecoming by Kate Morton

[Kim]

My latest (and final, sadly) selection from the Blind Date with a Book Club that my wife signed me up for as a Christmas present:-

Caraval by Stephanie Garber

The Shadow House by Anna Downes - even better that I think this one is an Aussie author as, although born in Sheffield, UK, she now lives on the Central Coast and book is set in Oz too!

[Sharah]

Bec wrote: "Sharah wrote: "Today I received a book from Better Reading and I have another one on the way from them too. Both sound good! Home Before Night We Could Be Something[..."

Bec, it sounds like a good one. I haven't actually read any of his books yet!

[Ashleigh]

Mish wrote: "Yesterday i bought The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams. I couldn't wait for this book to come out.

I'm starting it tonight 😊"

I saw this everywhere at the shops on the weekend. Enjoy 😄

[Ashleigh]

I just happened to be browsing in QBD and they had buy one get one for ½ price on VIZ comics.
I am infatuated with anything by Junji Ito I got:

No Longer Human based on Osamu Dazai novel.

And my Fav: Tomie

[Rowan]

I received The Fancies by Kim Lock - package looked like it had been around the world via a sewer, but happy to have a copy of this!

[Helen]

At least it arrived Rowan I requested that one but didn't get it although I have it from Netgalley and looking forward to it

[Rowan]

Helen wrote: "At least it arrived Rowan I requested that one but didn't get it although I have it from Netgalley and looking forward to it"

I saw they were having trouble sending it out, so had given up hope - was a nice surprise. I'm looking forward to reading it too!

[Mish]

Phrynne wrote: "Mish wrote: "Yesterday i bought The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams. I couldn't wait for this book to come out.

I'm starting it tonight 😊"

I loved it Mish!"
Nice Phrynne!

I read a bit of it last night, and it's really good!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kim wrote: "My latest (and final, sadly) selection from the Blind Date with a Book Club that my wife signed me up for as a Christmas present:-

The Shadow House by Anna Downes The Shadow House by Anna Downes - even better that I think this one is an Aussie author as, although born in Sheffield, UK, she now lives on the Central Coast and book is set in Oz too!"

She is Kim. I'll be interested to see your review once you've read it.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Rowan wrote: "I received The Fancies by Kim Lock - package looked like it had been around the world via a sewer, but happy to have a copy of this!"

Oh dear! I hope the book isn't damaged Rowan!! Enjoy :)

[Krystal]

Ashleigh wrote: "I just happened to be browsing in QBD and they had buy one get one for ½ price on VIZ comics.
I am infatuated with anything by Junji Ito I got:

No Longer Human based..."

I've had Tomie on my shelf since October last year but haven't read more than a few pages haha

[Marianne]

Collected two reserves from the library:
The Private Life Of Spies by Alexander McCall Smith
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth

[Suz]

Marianne wrote: "Suz wrote: "Marianne wrote: "In the mail today:
from S&S, Fed to Red Birds by Rijn Collins (which does have, I'm pleased to say, quote marks for speech)
and from Ha..."

Oh my goodness, you've piqued my interest Marianne!

[Suz]

Marianne wrote: "Suz wrote: "From Better Reading yesterday after work:

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I was hoping for this one..."

The giveaways are so random, and if I'm working when the emails come out there is no no chance. I'll hold onto it for you.

[Marianne]

Suz wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Suz wrote: "From Better Reading yesterday after work:

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I was hoping for this one..."

The giveaways are so random, and if I'm working when the..."

Thanks Suzanne. They are on for 24 hours from when they start, you no longer have to be the first to apply.

[Suz]

Marianne wrote: "Suz wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Suz wrote: "From Better Reading yesterday after work:

"

I was hoping for this one..."

The giveaways are so random, and if I'm work..."

Marianne wrote: "Suz wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Suz wrote: "From Better Reading yesterday after work:

"

I was hoping for this one..."

The giveaways are so random, and if I'm work..."

Oh, wow.. I didn't realise this at all. I just got an email today saying I was successful for this and was very surprised as I wasn't quick to reply. Now I know why. Emboldened: On finding the fire to keep going when all seems lost

[Marianne]

Collected my reserve from the library, for another dose of Philipp Schott: The Willow Wren

[Marianne]

Plasma donation day, so I get to check out the free library locker in town:
The Natural History of Love and
The Corpse on the Court

[Suz]

I received in the post yesterday



Second hand via a seller through Abe Books.

It was dirty, partially cleanable, and I emailed them. Less than 12 hours later the refund was processing. I was impressed with their promptness.

[Carolyn]

I'm very excited that the latest (preordered) novel in C.S. Harris's Sebastian St Cyr series Who Cries for the Lost just downloaded on my kindle!! 🥳

[Marianne]

Picked up The Last Orphan by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz from the library for another dose of Evan Smoak :)

[Suz]

Marianne wrote: "Picked up The Last Orphan by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz from the library for another dose of Evam Smoak :)"

Yay!

[Rowan]

I've never used AbeBooks before, Suz. Do you recommend it?

I was lucky to receive Missing: War, Sacrifice and the Search for Justice by Ian W. Shaw and Mackie and Jack by Jan William Smith today - courtesy Big Sky Publishing.

[Marianne]

Picked up two books from the street library on my walk:
Those People and
The Morbids

[Marianne]

Collected my reserve from the library:
The Fine Art of Invisible Detection by Goddard Robert, reading in anticipation of #2, The Fine Art of Uncanny Prediction: From the author of the BBC 2 Between the Covers hit, The Fine Art of Invisible Detection which I have from NetGalley.

[Suz]

Rowan wrote: "I've never used AbeBooks before, Suz. Do you recommend it?

I was lucky to receive [book:Missing: War, Sacrifice and the Sear..."

Hi Rowan, yes many times, have never had a problem. They must use a third party (I'm not entirely sure how it works) but they answer emails promptly and have a proper process. So, apart from that hiccup I mentioned, never have had a problem. All sellers I have used through Booko have been amazing, if books don't arrive I always get a refund etc.

[Suz]

Good pick ups from everyone lately :)

[Marianne]

Picked up from the street library on my walk:
Three in the Dragon Heart Legacy series by Nora Roberts
The Awakening
The Becoming
The Choice
Also: This Has Been Absolutely Lovely by Jessica Dettmann

[Krystal]

I recently picked up (and already finished, lol) The Rook by AA Daniel O'Malley - we're expecting a visit from this author in store today so I'm a bit excited!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Fan girl moment Krystal!! It's always great isn't it :)

[Suz]

Marianne wrote: "Picked up from the street library on my walk:
Three in the Dragon Heart Legacy series by Nora Roberts
The Awakening
The Becoming
[book:The Choice|598981..."

Are you meant to be bringing books in to the house, Marianne? ;)

[Marianne]

Suz wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Picked up from the street library on my walk:
Three in the Dragon Heart Legacy series by Nora Roberts
The Awakening
The Becoming
[book:
Are you meant to be bringing books in to the house, Marianne? ;)..."

Shhh, Suz, don't tell anyone...

[Krystal]

Brenda wrote: "Fan girl moment Krystal!! It's always great isn't it :)"

It was lovely, he was great fun to chat to! He was signing all his books so I picked up the sequel with a squiggle, too:

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good for you!!

[Suz]

From Scribe today (lucky I checked my Aus Post app) in my little safe drop box I bought from Bunnnings, as the weather is very wet.

this is a beautiful book for mother's day.