Recently purchased/acquired books - 2022 and beyond!

[Sharah]

Thanks Suz! Prize Catch was 5 stars for me!

[Sharah]

I just received an ARC from Good Reading. I love this series! Endgame

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharah wrote: "I just received an ARC from Good Reading. I love this series! Endgame
"

Lucky you Sharah! I'm really looking forward to this one :)

[Marianne]

Lifeline Book Fair in Berkeley:
Payback in Death $6
The Jealousy Man $5
Burn $6

[Sharah]

Thanks Brenda! I'm starting it tonight!

[Sharah]

Two more books came in the post this week. From Scribe Opus and from Better Reading Darkly

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Enjoy Sharah! And you're killing them!

[Sharah]

Thanks Brenda. I have been very lucky lately!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You have! Keep it up :)

[Andrea]

This week I listened to a podcast where Richard Flanagan and Michael Robotham were talking about the hidden costs of cheap books. It’s made me want to do my little bit to help Australian authors, particularly lesser known ones. So instead of asking the library to buy it, I’ve gone out this morning and paid full price for Matia, the debut novel by AA Emily Tsokos Purtill, at an independent bookshop. I’m planning to do this every month.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good on you Andrea! That's a lovely thing to do. I've done a bit the same - buying from the authors themselves at full price. They all need the support, that's for sure!

[Marianne]

Dropped in a few books at the street library and picked up:
The Oxenbridge King by Christine Paice
I Will Ruin You by Linwood Barclay and
In the Clearing by J.P. Pomare

[Marianne]

Had a lovely lunch in Cronulla with Jools, Carolyn, Suz and Anna, and came away with Cherrywood which was on my wishlist, and The Hummingbird Effect, which I'd also been meaning to read.
A bit late with mentioning this as we have had no internet at home for almost 2 weeks and to do anything much, I'm having to take my laptop to the library.
Yesterday in the mail, The Oasis: Menzies Mental Health Novel 2, which is the follow up to The Glass House

[Sharah]

Another one from Better Reading,The Worst Perfect Moment. As much as I love reading, I'm glad this review isn't due until January!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It makes it hard when they're all lumped in together, doesn't it Sharah!

[Marianne]

Looks like Dymocks have remaindered some 2024 books into the Crown St Wollongong street library, all without a back cover but brand new: about 15 copies of Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty (I took 1 for me and 1 for our building)
2 copies of In Too Deep by Lee Child
a copy of The Waiting by Michael Connelly
a copy of Stories from the Otto Bin Empire by Judy Nunn (took this for my sister)
and an ARC of The Inheritance by Kate Horan

[Dale]

Well done Marianne.

[Marianne]

Picked up Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth and Cross Down by James Patterson at the street library

[Dale]

Received this for Christmas Counting Miracles
My dh knows me well. Loved it Review is now up








Hristmas

[Marianne]

Uh-oh! Wollongong Library is having their book sale, and at 50c a book, this could get bad...
I spent $2 this morning:
Fear No Evil, Full Bore, Afternoons with Harvey Beam and Pride of Eden
also from the street library, Guardian Angel

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Very dangerous Marianne ;)

[Dale]

Extravagant Marianne.😁

[Dale]

Recntly won an uncorrected ARC From Better Reading.
The Whisperer's War by Jackie French

Did anyone else win a copy and know what date review is due for this?
First book I have won for ages.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I was approved for a NetGalley copy Dale. It's publication date is 5th March, so around then I'd say.

[Dale]

Ok thanks Brenda.

[Mish]

I picked up the following at Kmart.

Comes the Night by Isobelle Carmody (half price)
Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty

Went to Sydney a couple of weeks ago, and picked up these 2nd hand books.

Home Stretch by Graham Norton
Sanctuary by Garry Disher
The Eleventh Floor by Kylie Orr
The Survivors by Jane Harper

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mish wrote: "I picked up the following at Kmart.

Comes the Night by Isobelle Carmody (half price)
..."

Loved that one Mish!! I'm sure you'll enjoy it too - and half price is a bonus!!

[Marianne]

From Simon & Schuster via Better Reading, Barren Cape by Michelle Prak

[Sharah]

I have been lucky again with Better Reading previews. The Whisperer's War, The Extraordinary Misadventures of Lake and Birdy, The Mademoiselle Alliance, Love on the Air

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Sharah!

[Dale]

Well done Sharah.

[Sharah]

Thanks very much Brenda and Dale.

[Marianne]

From A&U via Better Reading, Love on the Air by Ash London

[Marianne]

In the mail from Text: Consider Yourself Kissed by Jessica Stanley

[Sharah]

Another book from Better Reading The Surgeon of Royaumont and a Bolinda audio of The Radio Hour that I won through Victoria's newsletter.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great job Sharah!!

[Sharah]

Thanks Brenda. I'm especially happy about the audiobook!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes, very special! Enjoy!

[Mish]

I just bought Stone Town by Margaret Hickey . I didn't realize it's book #2. Ah!

I haven't read book 1 yet - Cutters End

Has anyone read these books? Do you think it's safe for me to jump straight into book 2...or should I read book 1 first?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've got them, but haven't read yet Mish, sorry 😐

[Andrea]

Mish wrote: "Has anyone read these books? Do you think it's safe for me to jump straight into book 2...or should I read book 1 first? ..."

I struggle to accept there is a choice to be made! 😂 Sorry Mish, I haven’t started on this series yet. But personally I’d check the library for #1.

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "I've got them, but haven't read yet Mish, sorry 😐"

that's ok Brenda. Thanks

[Mish]

Andrea wrote: "Mish wrote: "Has anyone read these books? Do you think it's safe for me to jump straight into book 2...or should I read book 1 first? ..."

I struggle to accept there is a choice to be made! 😂 Sorr..."

Hahaha Andrea! ok I go in search of book 1 in my library ;)

I always do this to myself. I buy a book that looks interesting, only to find out it's 2nd or 3rd book in a series.

I really should check Goodreads first before buying it.

[Mish]

I bought another book today Beach Read by Emily Henry. And it's not part of a series :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good one Mish! A bonus ;)

[Marianne]

Three books in the mail in recent weeks:
Eden by Mark Brandi
The Pull of the Moon by Pip Smith
Orpheus Nine by Chris Flynn

[Sharah]

I have been very lucky and won more books. From S&S The Usual Desire to Kill from Better Reading Kids The Surface Trials from Better Reading The Whisky Widow from Allen and Unwin A Beautiful Family and from The Book Stack The Amalfi Curse

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wow!!! What an excellent haul Sharah! Keep it up ;)

[Sharah]

Thank you, Brenda! I'm especially happy about The Amalfi Curse and A Beautiful Family

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I hope you enjoy them all :)