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[Michael]

I think reading Evil Genius is punishment enough, I'm not liking it at all.

[Dora]

Hi I'm Dora and I live in country Victoria - Mt Franklin, near Daylesford. Its so great to find an Aussie group in Goodreads! I love reading books by Australian authors, particularly women. I love biographies, mysteries and stories with a good twist.

[Michael]

Welcome Dora

[Dora]

Hi I'm Dora and I live in country Victoria - Mt Franklin, near Daylesford. Its so great to find an Aussie group in Goodreads! I love reading books by Australian authors, particularly women. I love biographies, mysteries and stories with a good twist.

[[deleted user]]

Dora's intro was so good she posted it twice.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome Dora...lovely to have you with us!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Gail «Cyborg» wrote: "Dora's intro was so good she posted it twice."

You cracked me up with that comment Gail :D

[★ Jess]

Hello Dora :)

[[deleted user]]

welcome Dora :D

[Colin]

Hi Trina and Dora, welcome to the group!

[Michelle]

Hi All, my name is Michelle and I am from the Central Coast of NSW. We don't seem to have any good Australian based book sites which is a bit disappointing but I've found this one to be pretty good so far.
I am currently working three days a week (two in the office and one at home) as an accountant after only recently returning from having our first baby who is now almost 4 months old. Time sure flies!
I absolutely love reading and have been a bit of a bookworm all my life, most likely because I was an only child so books were my usual way to pass the time.
I'm also a bit of an animal lover who has studied and worked casually on and off as a vet nurse as a bit of a hobby and we currently have two dogs, two cats and a duck that rule our household.
I already have a bit of a personal reading 'to do' list that I want to get through over the next couple of months but am very interested in getting extra book ideas from other readers in groups like these for when I start to look for more to start reading.
Looking forward to getting to know you guys :-)

[[deleted user]]

Welcome Michelle!
I'm sure you will now find that your personal reading list will grow...maybe even uncontrollably now that your here.
I'm sure Michael will be along any moment to tell you to read "before I go to Sleep" :D

what type of books are you interested in reading?

[Lee]

G'day Michelle, your guaranteed to have fun here.

[[deleted user]]

did I pick it or what! lol

[[deleted user]]

hahah I didnt put the link in purely because I thought you should have the honor
and I can pick up my copy from library on Monday :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Very big welcome Michelle! Lovely to have you with us:) I'm close to you, I live in Newcastle:) I was only down in the Central Coast yesterday..lol

[Michael]

Welcome Michelle, this place is awesome

[Lee]

$5.50

[[deleted user]]

is that how much michael has earned?

[Michelle]

Hi Guys,
I usually like reading anything in the mystery/thriller/crime genre. I'm actually stuck in the middle of reading all the Sookie Stackhouse novels at the moment as a friend of mine was obsessed with them and practically forced me to read them too. Now I've started I have to get through them all as I hate not finishing a series if I start it. They aren't really something to read if you want intellectual stimulation but they are a bit fun.
I try not to be too stuck in a rut with what I read and am open to anything if it looks interesting enough.

[Michael]

Then Before I Go To Sleep is a good choice

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Michelle wrote: I'm actually stuck in the middle of reading all the Sookie Stackhouse novels at the moment as a friend of mine was obsessed with them and practically forced me to read them too.

oo what book are you up to? I love them...they are my guilty pleasure haha just finished the latest one :D

[Michael]

Happy to help my friends make a living

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Another great author of thriller/suspense/mystery genre Michelle, is Karin Slaughter..I've just this minute finished her latest, Fallen. It was fabulous...I'll have a review up soon!

[Michael]

Always ;)

[Lee]

Word of warning Michelle. If you think joining this group will help you read more books......think again. Here is your evenings next week.

Michelle: So I got home, thought I'd just sit down after dinner, with a good book, maybe see what Sookie has been up to lately, looks like I'll have a few hours to finish off book #76 in the series. But before I actually do that, I might just hop on to Goodreads and see what those strange people on the Aussie readers group have posted today.......... 3 hours later........ er, where did my night go?
I need to finish book #76 and write a review for books #62 - #75. But, I have to finish this damn book , Before I Go to Sleep, before i go to sleep.

Sigh, I wonder if I should have joined another group?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lee wrote: "Word of warning Michelle. If you think joining this group will help you read more books......think again. Here is your evenings next week.

Michelle: So I got home, thought I'd just sit down after ..."

Hahahah!!!! Lee, you have blended your way into our group with ease.....I know what you mean by losing 3 hours....No, you would not have anywhere near the fun in another group;D

[[deleted user]]

lol story of my nights!
or ill just be like.." might update my book status"...4 hours later I still have not got around to changing what page I'm on as you lot always distract me!

[Lee]

I hear you Melanie. I was going to add a new book to my "currently reading" and ended up grabbing a bowl of ice cream and reading forums on here. sigh, french vanilla ice cream at 10:10pm.
now I am going to sit here and wonder if i can go to bed yet, or if some of y'all are still up replying.

[Lee]

There goes the reading tonight.

[[deleted user]]

LOL I know! I'm sick I'm meant to be sleeping lol

[Lee]

A couple of chapters before bed

erikson Vs Hendee
Book 3 vs book 5
38 more characters vs 1 new character

maybe I'll just spend some time adding ratings

[[deleted user]]

lol lets if we cant he cant

[Lee]

Statement: We are weird, you know that right? When Michelle logs on tomorrow and follows this thread, from her saying "hi" she is going to scratch her head and say wtf?!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

So, we'd better trot over to the chat thread, so this one can get back on topic? Thanks guys!!! ;D

[Lee]

Job done.
She knows what to expect. Over to the random thread, where the talk is even more........ weird.

[Jack]

I am retired, and am interested in all sorts of literature, but mainly Geography, history, science, nature & the environment, travel & adventure, sailing, technology, photography, Australiana - particulary folk lore & folk music. That's just for starters!

Otherwise Pam & I travel as often as we can with my 4WD and caravan. I have been bushwalking since I was a teenager, although I ma slowing done a bit now - my knees aren't what they used to be!

Pam & I recently spent two weeks on Rarotonga (Cook Islands) and a week on Magnetic Island (Townsville).

Travelled over most of Australia, except SW of West Australia and the Pilbara/Shark Bay/Carnarvon area. Will get there eventually.

Cheers

Bob ("Jack Bogong")

[Michael]

Welcome Jack, I hope you enjoy this group of crazy readers.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jack wrote: "I am retired, and am interested in all sorts of literature, but mainly Geography, history, science, nature & the environment, travel & adventure, sailing, technology, photography, Australiana - par..."

Big welcome Jack! Lovely to have you with us. Lovely to hear about yours and Pam's travels too. Australia is a wonderful country to travel around in, isn't it..:)

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Welcome Jack!

[Michelle]

Oh boy, how do you guys even get time to read anything??
By the way Michael, I do have some Lisa Gardner books but I just haven't gotten around to them as yet.
I used to work for a book distributor a few years ago and they had monthly staff book sales so I managed to accumulate hundreds of books in the 5 years I was there which I am still working my way through 10 years later. I like to buy new ones now and then but feel guilty when I still have so many that I've had for years and haven't read yet.

[Michael]

Michelle wrote: "Oh boy, how do you guys even get time to read anything??
By the way Michael, I do have some Lisa Gardner books but I just haven't gotten around to them as yet.
I used to work for a book distributo..."

That would be awesome, but I would spend too much

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michelle wrote: "Oh boy, how do you guys even get time to read anything??
By the way Michael, I do have some Lisa Gardner books but I just haven't gotten around to them as yet.
I used to work for a book distributo..."

Oh Michelle, you lucky thing, you!!!! What a heavenly problem to have ;D

[Monya]

Michelle wrote: "Hi All, my name is Michelle and I am from the Central Coast of NSW. We don't seem to have any good Australian based book sites which is a bit disappointing but I've found this one to be pretty good..."

Hello, Michelle! You're so welcome here. They're a fun bunch - liven things up no end.

Animals, yes! We have a 13 year old dog and a fat 5 year old cat. Dog still barks but never bites, cat doesn't "do" trees & birds but is darned good on mice! (We live in country Queensland and atm the cute smelly little critters are everywhere.)

Enjoy your participation in the group and your reading. Not into thrillers etc myself, (or vampires etc) but writers would have a hard time of it if everyone liked the same thing.

Don't know how you find time to get on the computer with a job and a bub. I'm one of the generation who were expected to be stay at home mums and housekeepers. I so admire you girls who do so much!

Monya (aka Mary)

[Monya]

Jack wrote: "I am retired, and am interested in all sorts of literature, but mainly Geography, history, science, nature & the environment, travel & adventure, sailing, technology, photography, Australiana - par..."

Hello Jack and welcome! Hubby and I did a little travelling around the country at different times but are too decrepit now. You're certainly experiencing great journeys around Oz and other parts.

In my overstuffed library I have non-fiction and Australian fiction by Ion Idriess, Ernestine Hill, Frank Dalby Davison and several others. At present I'm still on Patrick O'Brian's rattling good Aubrey-Maturin yarns.

You'll enjoy the group. Happy reading and happy travelling.

Monya (aka Mary)

[Jack]

Monya wrote: "Jack wrote: "I am retired, and am interested in all sorts of literature, but mainly Geography, history, science, nature & the environment, travel & adventure, sailing, technology, photography, Aust..."

Thanks all for your welcome.

I have just bought a second-hand off-road caravan. We used to have a Jayco wind-up camper-trailer, but the new van will be more comfortable and easier to set up.

Still reading various books & mags in between other projects. Just started to read Jean Auel's latest book in the Earth's Children series - "The Land of Painted Caves". I have read all the previous books. I found the earlier books in the series more interesting as they covered Ayla's travels. The last two are more about sedentary life with Jondelar's people. (This will mean something to those who have read the books).

Cheers - Jack

[Rachel]

Hi everyone,

I'm Rachel from Western Sydney :) I've been a blogger for about 12 years but a book blogger for just the last year. One year exactly to the day :) Today is my blogs (www.fictionalfantasy.com) blogoversary, so to celebrate I decided to Google Aussie Bloggers, with the intent to catch up with other bloggers and I was lead here :)

I'm looking forward to getting to know you all and checking out all your discussions :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome Rachel! Lovely to have you 'on board'. Feel free to browse the threads, participate in the chats about different books, and many other subjects! We'd also love you to have a bit of fun, so head on over to http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/4... for the fun quiz!!

[Laurel]

Rachel wrote: "Hi everyone,

I'm Rachel from Western Sydney :) I've been a blogger for about 12 years but a book blogger for just the last year. One year exactly to the day :) Today is my blogs (www.fictionalfant..."

I tried twice to leave a comment and put in the wrong capt... phrase. So I'll say here - What a great website.
http://laurellamperdwriter.weebly.com

[Lee]

Hey Rachel, welcome. Think you'll enjoy it here. It can be a lot of fun. But it can also be distracting, I spend a lot of time on goodreads, when I should be reading.
Usually you'll find me here causing trouble and stirring the pot.

Cue Michael and that bloody book.