Recently purchased/acquired books - 2022 and beyond!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Nice Suz!

[Diana]

Two books at the second hand store today. These were a little dearer than what I’d usually pay but I really wanted them.
Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks by Patrick Radden Keefe $5.99
Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators by Ronan Farrow $4.99

[Dale]

In the mail today from Better Reading and HQ fiction Shelter from the Storm by Penelope Janu

[Suz]

Nice ladies, I know what you mean, Diana, you don't really want to spend to much at second hand, but when you really want something, you want it!

[Marianne]

In the mail today from A&U, in time for the Holly Throsby author talk tomorrow evening, Clarke, and, always a winner, another Phryne Fisher instalment, Murder in Williamstown

[Suz]

Oh you got it, Marianne! Woo hoo!! I will search ultra hard when I get home tonight as it's a good reminder to check after my dodgy couriers ;)

[Margot]

From the library today
1989 by Val McDermid1989
The Angry Women's Choir by Meg Bignell
Best of Friends by Kamila Shamsie
Bleeding Heart Yard by Elly Griffiths
and
Death at the Belvedere by Sue Williams

[Sharah]

From Better Reading I received Shelter from the Storm and from Scribe I received one of their October releases which was gift wrapped Hard Labour: wage theft in the age of inequality

[Margot]

Received today from the lovely people at Allen and Unwin
A Brief Affair by Alex Miller
Clarke by Holly Throsby
and
Murder in Williamstown by Kerry Greenwood

[Suz]

From A&U a lovely package waiting for me when I got home from work, they have the best stuff!

[Dale]

Today in the mail ,


Thanks to A &U for your generosity.

[Dale]

Suz wrote: "From A&U a lovely package waiting for me when I got home from work, they have the best stuff!



[bookcover:Nothing Bad Ever Happens He..."
Indeed, Suz

[Marianne]

Collected my library reserve:
Willowman by Inga Simpson

[Suz]

From Better Reading Mag and Harlequin today after work:


and


Better get cracking as is sooooo long, and due soon!

[Sharah]

I also received a parcel from A&U this week. A Brief Affair Nothing Bad Ever Happens Here Clarke Murder in Williamstown

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Sharah :)

[Dale]

Sharah wrote: "I also received a parcel from A&U this week. A Brief Affair Nothing Bad Ever Happens Here Clarke Murder in Williamstown
[bookcover:A ..."

Good for you Sharah, I have read and enjoyed two of these already.

[Amy]

Purchased Fairy Magic.

[Jazzy]

I bought a 2nd hand Kindle Paperwhite last week, only a year old. I haven't had a kindle in years so when i was asked if i would like Kindle Unlimited for 3 months free I said yes please! And I'm reading Holy Island (2015) by L.J. Ross. It's a local book by a local author and very interesting reading about places I know so well.

PS. She will be having a talk at. my library in December so I plan to take a cheeky deeks!

[Suz]

Jazzy wrote: "I bought a 2nd hand Kindle Paperwhite last week, only a year old. I haven't had a kindle in years so when i was asked if i would like Kindle Unlimited for 3 months free I said yes please! And I'm r..."

This all sounds great, Jazzy!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jazzy wrote: "I bought a 2nd hand Kindle Paperwhite last week, only a year old. I haven't had a kindle in years so when i was asked if i would like Kindle Unlimited for 3 months free I said yes please! And I'm r..."

Sounds good Jazzy!

[Sharah]

I received Snowy Mountains Promise from Better Reading. I have two other books from Better Reading to finish first so I'm going to be busy!

[Marianne]

In the mail today from Fremantle Press, Minds Went Walking: Paul Kelly’s Songs Reimagined, 21 short stories by Aussie authors including Mark Smith, Robbie Arnott, Jock Serong and more

[Suz]

Marianne wrote: "In the mail today from Fremantle Press, Minds Went Walking: Paul Kelly’s Songs Reimagined, 21 short stories by Aussie authors including Mark Smith, [author:Robbie A..."

Paul Kelly is so interesting. Shane Warne lyrics, Who's going to make the gravy and Amazing Grace with Gurrumul come to mind. I look foward to your review, Marianne!

[Kim]

From the charity shop today for £1 each:-

The House of Dolls by David Hewson - Pieter Vos #1

If You Go Down to the Woods by Seth C. Adams

Latest acquisitions from the library:-
Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson - one of my favourite authors
The Snow and the Works on the Northern Line by Ruth Thomas - intrigued by the title of this one if nothing else!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Kim wrote: "From the charity shop today for £1 each:-


You were very lucky to get Shrines of Gaiety for £1 Kim! Enjoy:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Nice pick ups Kim!

[Marianne]

Phrynne wrote: "Kim wrote: "From the charity shop today for £1 each:-


You were very lucky to get Shrines of Gaiety for £1 Kim! Enjoy:)"

That would be very lucky, but if you read carefully Kim got that from the library :)

[Marianne]

My reward for yesterday's plasma donation was Klara and the Sun for $3 at Vinnies

[Kim]

Phrynne wrote: "Kim wrote: "From the charity shop today for £1 each:-


You were very lucky to get Shrines of Gaiety for £1 Kim! Enjoy:)"

The Kate Atkinson was a library reservation, not from the charity shops, although there were lots of her other recent books available. Loved your review of 'Shrines' so looking forward to reading it!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Kim wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Kim wrote: "From the charity shop today for £1 each:-


You were very lucky to get Shrines of Gaiety for £1 Kim! Enjoy:)"

The Kate Atkinson was a library reservatio..."

Yes, as Marianne pointed out I read too fast and consequently missed the line about the library!!! Enjoy the book:)

[Jazzy]

The Jazz Files (2015) - Fiona Veitch Smith



I was intrigued by this book in the Oxfam charity shop as my name was on the cover and it had a Phryne Fisher vibe, so looked it up when I got home then went back and bought it for £1.99. When I opened it up to start reading I found out it was a signed edition as well....To Susan. So, when I read it I just need to find someone named Susan to give it too. 😂

[Diana]

I received my final book in quilter Sarah Fielke’s Stitch and Story box subscription.
The Tilt by Chris Hammer. The book comes with a very nice signed bookplate.

[Suz]

I went to a lovely coffee shop around the corner from Bathurst where there were the most beautiful gifts, food and a book cart - all free books!! I picked up a whole bunch for me and a couple for friends.

[Suz]

Jazzy wrote: "The Jazz Files (2015) - Fiona Veitch Smith



I was intrigued by this book in the Oxfam charity shop as my name was on the cover and it had a Phryne Fisher vibe, so..."

That's such a nice book pick up!

[Suz]

Diana wrote: "I received my final book in quilter Sarah Fielke’s Stitch and Story box subscription.
The Tilt by Chris Hammer. The book comes with a very nice signed bookplate."

That's a nice subscrption if you are a reader and a crafter, Diana. How nice!

[Sharah]

I was lucky enough to win Deception Creek in the The Burgeoning Bookshelf's end of year giveaway. Thanks Veronica, it sounds like a great book by an author who's books I'm yet to read.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Sharah! I love Fleur's work - I hope you enjoy this one and it starts you on a journey with another Aussie author :)

[Suz]

Saturday deliveries must mean it's that time of year! So waiting for me after my dental appt. was from A&U:




and from Better Reading mag, which looks good:

[Suz]

Sharah wrote: "I was lucky enough to win Deception Creek in the The Burgeoning Bookshelf's end of year giveaway. Thanks Veronica, it sounds like a great book by an author who's books I'm yet to re..."

Sounds great, Sarah!

[Kim]

After a recommendation on the internet, just received a lovely new copy of The White Girl by Aussie author Tony Birch - sounds good and love that cover!

[Diana]

Kim wrote: "After a recommendation on the internet, just received a lovely new copy of The White Girl by Aussie author Tony Birch - sounds good and love that cover! [bookcover:T..."

Our students study this book.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kim wrote: "After a recommendation on the internet, just received a lovely new copy of The White Girl by Aussie author Tony Birch - sounds good and love that cover! [bookcover:T..."

Well done Kim!! Should be a good read.

[Marianne]

Suz wrote: "Saturday deliveries must mean it's that time of year! So waiting for me after my dental appt. was from A&U:


[bookcover:Shmutz..."

I guess that means my A&U books might turn up tomorrow...

[Suz]

Marianne wrote: "Suz wrote: "Saturday deliveries must mean it's that time of year! So waiting for me after my dental appt. was from A&U:


[book..."

Hopefully, Marianne!

[Marianne]

In the mail today from A&U:
Headcase by Jack Heath
Shmutz by Felicia Berliner

[Marianne]

In the mail today:
Bellevue by Alison Booth, out 16th March '23

[Suz]

From Better World Books I bought this, given my interest in 9/11.



by Lisa D. Jefferson

[Kim]

Spent a bit of time browsing the shelves in a local library and came out with:-

The Woolgrower’s Companion by Joy Rhoades - AA I think?!
Children of Memory by Adrian Tchaikovsky - 3rd book in a series
Babysitter by Joyce Carol Oates
DIS MEM BER and Other Stories of Mystery and Suspense by Joyce Carol Oates
Why We Die by Mick Herron - also 3rd in a series

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great pick ups Kim, and yes Joy is an AA :)