What are you reading? 2025 (not for reviews)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Share your current reads :)

[Helen]

I am readingThe Secrets of Willow Bay Phillipa Nefri Clark

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm reading Comes the Night by Aussie author Isobelle Carmody and it's excellent!

[Ruby]

I've just finished reading Growing up in Sydney by Australian author Daniel Lo Surdo. Triumphant, intimate read. Highly recommend!

[Dale]

Currently reading Clock Dance by Anne Tyler

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Am reading The Heirloom by Julie Brooks

[Helen]

I am reading Stockman's Showdown Mel A. Rowe

and

Seducing the Duchess Sara Bennett

[Diana]

I’m reading Tuesday Evenings with the Copeton Craft Resistance by Kate Solly.
I got a recommendation for the author’s new book but couldn’t get it at the library so I borrowed her first book.
Andrea and I are going to a book launch and jazz of the new book The Paradise Heights Craft Store Stitch-Up

[Mish]

I've got 2 on the go.

I'm reading Exiles by Jane Harper - you can't go wrong with a Jane Harper book. All of them have been great! I hope this is not the last Aaron Falk though.

And I've just started The Burial Plot by Elizabeth Macneal on Audio

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "I'm reading Comes the Night by Aussie author Isobelle Carmody and it's excellent!"

I love to read this one! Definitely one I will buy soon. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mish wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I'm reading Comes the Night by Aussie author Isobelle Carmody and it's excellent!"

I love to read this one! Def..."

It was amazing Mish!!

[BookishDramas]

Just finished and started the next book in the series. 20 pages of fun.
Clear (Comixology Originals) #4

4 star short.
Graphic novel series. Book 4.
Sci-fi, emotional and visual extravaganza.

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

[Scout]

I just finished French Braid by Anne Tyler. Great characters, as always. One of the main ones is a woman with an empty nest who makes what some would see as a selfish decision. I thought it was wonderful.

[Mish]

Just finished Exiles by Jane Harper It was a bit slow, compared to book 1 & 2 but I still enjoyed it.

Will be starting tonight Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have just started a debut novel Dead Liar by Ruth Nina Welsh I'm not far in, but it's already showing great promise :)

[Marianne]

Halfway through A.J. Finn's second novel, End of Story, so slow, wish he'd just get on with it!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I hate when that happens! So hard to keep your interest up :)

[Mish]

Marianne wrote: "Halfway through A.J. Finn's second novel, End of Story, so slow, wish he'd just get on with it!"

That's a shame. His first novel The Woman in the Window was sooo good!

[Helen]

I am reading and loving The Jam Maker Mary-Lou Stephens

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It's great isn't it Helen!!

[Diana]

I'm reading The Huntress by Kate Quinn.
This was the book I received in the book swap at our GR gathering in December. It's SO good I've been avoiding people just so I have time to read.

[Mish]

I just started Final Act by Sarah Bailey on audio.

[Marianne]

Really enjoying Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky, although I am getting funny looks as I burst out laughing while I walk along reading it.

[Diana]

I'm reading The Season by Helen Garner. I heard this was the second best seller in Australia at the moment.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've just started Nephthys by Rachel Louise Driscoll

[Susan]

I'm reading The Secrets of Willow Bay by Phillipa Nefri Clark

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

And what a good one that is Susan!!

[Helen]

Susan wrote: "I'm reading The Secrets of Willow Bay by Phillipa Nefri Clark"

I loved this one, enjoy, Susan

[Helen]

I am reading Blood Pact Fiona McIntosh

and

What Happens at the Beach… Rachael Stewart

[Mary]

𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕚𝕝𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝕡𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕥

[Mish]

Currently listening to Red River Road by Anna Downes -

Very good so far. It's sounding a bit creepy!

[Stella]

I am reading Baby Teeth - Zoje Stage. 30 pages in and it’s got me good. A particular quote has made me cackle, something about stopping the toddler from licking lemons. 🍋

[Jenny]

My review of


Unraveled by Nyssa Kathryn -- 5★ -- 30/04/2025
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[BookishDramas]

Scent of Murder: An Issy Castillo Murder Mystery

3 stars NetGalley review
quirky and interesting with cultural references to Latin-American values

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

[Nicole]

I am currently reading ‘how to kill your family’ by Bella Mackie :)

[Kirsty]

Game of Thrones - George R R Martin

[Sharon]

Started reading The Knitting Club at Wagtail Ridge by Janet Gover this afternoon. I’m only on chapter three and I’m already loving the characters :)

[Helen]

Sharon wrote: "Started reading The Knitting Club at Wagtail Ridge by Janet Gover this afternoon. I’m only on chapter three and I’m already loving the characters :)"

I loved that one Sharon, enjoy

[Sharon]

Thank you Helen :)

[Mish]

Just about to start The Silk House by Kayte Nunn

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mish wrote: "Just about to start The Silk House by Kayte Nunn"

I really enjoyed that one Mish!

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "Mish wrote: "Just about to start The Silk House by Kayte Nunn"

I really enjoyed that one Mish!"

Thanks Brenda. Good to hear.

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "Mish wrote: "Just about to start The Silk House by Kayte Nunn"

I really enjoyed that one Mish!"

Yep, loving the The Silk House so far Brenda :)

[Mish]

Currently listening too The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave on Audiobook

[Sarah]

Hi all,

I'm getting perilously close to finishing a couple of the A-Z challenges. Does anyone have any recommendations of great books (I prefer crime-thriller!) with title or author's name starting with Y? I have all other letters covered, I think. I know I can use a title / author with a Y in the title/name, but would prefer to find a title/ author's name actually starting with Y.

I'm thinking of trying Return to Roseglen by Helene Young - has anyone read any of her books?

Thanks!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sarah wrote: "Hi all,

I'm getting perilously close to finishing a couple of the A-Z challenges. Does anyone have any recommendations of great books (I prefer crime-thriller!) with title or author's name starti..."

I LOVE Helene's books Sarah! She's a wonderful writer but hasn't released anything in a few years. Return to Roseglen is her last and is more contemporary. But she has some great crime books in her earlier titles. She and her husband are living in a catamaran and sailing up and down the east coast, including Tasmania. They love Tassie!

[Sarah]

Brenda wrote: "I LOVE Helene's books Sarah! She's a wonderful writer but hasn't released anything in a few years. Return to Roseglen is her last and is more contemporary. But she has some great crime books in her earlier titles. She and her husband are living in a catamaran and sailing up and down the east coast, including Tasmania. They love Tassie!"

Thanks Brenda! You've convinced me, and to add even more encouragement, Return to Roseglen is available as a paperback and an audiobook at Libraries Tasmania!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Nice! I hope you enjoy it! I loved it :)

[Rowan]

Sarah wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I LOVE Helene's books Sarah! She's a wonderful writer but hasn't released anything in a few years. Return to Roseglen is her last and is more contemporary. But she has some great cri..."

You probably already know this, Sarah, but if you ever want to read a book that's not currently at Libraries Tasmania, you can request it here: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/suggesti...

They've purchased the majority of books I have requested over the years!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's really good to hear Rowan!