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[Veronica ⭐️]

At the Library, all waiting in anticipation for Belinda Alexandra to arrive. She will be reading from Sapphire Skies

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Veronica wrote: "At the Library, all waiting in anticipation for Belinda Alexandra to arrive. She will be reading from Sapphire Skies"

Wow! Have fun Veronica:)

[Marianne]

Veronica wrote: "At the Library, all waiting in anticipation for Belinda Alexandra to arrive. She will be reading from Sapphire Skies"

Oooh, exciting!!

[Veronica ⭐️]

I'm back home now. Belinda Alexandra was lovely ( of course). She spoke about her research and the characters ,real and fictional, of Sapphire Skies. I loved how she spoke about characters as if they were real people in the room with her. Things like that she couldn't write anything in the early afternoon and realised it was because her characters were Spanish and were having their siesta. Also talking about another character she said" I told him to sit down, but he wanted to stand up" hilarious

[Suz]

That sounds so good Veronica, haven't been to anything like that before. It sounds like they're (her characters) her family. Glad you enjoyed yourself. I haven't read any of her books.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Suzanne wrote: "That sounds so good Veronica, haven't been to anything like that before. It sounds like they're (her characters) her family. Glad you enjoyed yourself. I haven't read any of her books."

I will be reading my first one of hers in the Spring Challenge Silver Wattle

[Kyla]

My stay in Sydney has come to an end. In 30 mins I will be on my way back to Melbourne. Least I have plenty of time to read whilst traveling :)

[Veronica ⭐️]

Kyla wrote: "My stay in Sydney has come to an end. In 30 mins I will be on my way back to Melbourne. Least I have plenty of time to read whilst traveling :)"

We had some Melbourne weather here in Sydney for your stay. So you wouldn't get homesick ;)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Kyla wrote: "My stay in Sydney has come to an end. In 30 mins I will be on my way back to Melbourne. Least I have plenty of time to read whilst traveling :)"

Hope you had a good time and your bag isn't too heavy with all the books you bought:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Veronica wrote: "I'm back home now. Belinda Alexandra was lovely ( of course). She spoke about her research and the characters ,real and fictional, of Sapphire Skies. I loved how she spoke about cha..."

Sounds a really great experience Veronica:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kyla wrote: "My stay in Sydney has come to an end. In 30 mins I will be on my way back to Melbourne. Least I have plenty of time to read whilst traveling :)"

Travel safe and enjoy your reading:) Hope you had a lovely holiday in Sydney!

[Suz]

Phrynne wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "That sounds so good Veronica, haven't been to anything like that before. It sounds like they're (her characters) her family. Glad you enjoyed yourself. I haven't read any of her boo..."

This is the one I recognise from everyone's updates from here.

[Suz]

Kyla wrote: "My stay in Sydney has come to an end. In 30 mins I will be on my way back to Melbourne. Least I have plenty of time to read whilst traveling :)"

Yes the weather was a bit of a shocker for you. I missed your update, where were you staying?

[Marianne]

Good Morning Early Birds!
I seem to be up even earlier than I intended this morning. My bedroom clock is apparently creeping ahead each day (and it's electric, so not sure why this is happening) and I didn't realise it had crept 20 mins since the last time I set it. So here I am posting before even Bette!!

[Leonie]

Morning! Congratulations on a 'before Bette' post! That's a rare thing indeed :)

[B the BookAddict]

Ah, Marianne & Leonie, hello, you got me today:) I was mucking around in another group and forgot to say hi to the EB's:)

[Dale]

Marianne wrote: "Good Morning Early Birds!
I seem to be up even earlier than I intended this morning. My bedroom clock is apparently creeping ahead each day (and it's electric, so not sure why this is happening) an..."

We have one that does that too Marianne. We thought it was the clock and replaced it. But the next clock does the same. Not sure how but it must be something to do with that power point as it doesn't happen anywhere else in the house. We just learn to keep adjusting the clock. Otherwise it gets faster and faster.

[Kyla]

Suzanne wrote: "Kyla wrote: "My stay in Sydney has come to an end. In 30 mins I will be on my way back to Melbourne. Least I have plenty of time to read whilst traveling :)"

Yes the weather was a bit of a shocker..."

I stayed at a variety of places. Started off at Springwood, then at Del Rio Resort in Wiseman's Ferry and finally in Ingleburn. I had a great time :) Even faced my fears and went on a ferry ride yesterday afternoon to Manly and back.

[Kyla]

Phrynne wrote: "Kyla wrote: "My stay in Sydney has come to an end. In 30 mins I will be on my way back to Melbourne. Least I have plenty of time to read whilst traveling :)"

Hope you had a good time and your bag ..."

Hahahaha yes suitcase was considerably heavier coming back

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Hi Suzanne

Both of my girls were reading the Louise Rennison books in the Georgia Nicolson series.
They were also reading the Anne Brasheres Sisterhood books.
The keen reader was also working her way through the first 5 Harry Potter books and the Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot
Other authors she loved were:
Ursula Dubosarsky
Judy Blume
Carolyn Mackler
Kate DiCamillo
Alyssa Brugman
Jacqeline Wilson

Let me know when she starts asking to read John Green, then you know she is growing up. :)

[Suz]

Thanks John! Great list for us to look at. They've started Ann Brasheres (they are always at the second hands shops), they've not looked at Harry Potter - nor have I, they've started John Green (maybe too early I don't know..). I'm keen to show them all these. Princess Diaries would be good. My 11yo is about to read my copy of Heidi as I just came across it. Thank you thank you for the great list, I'm learning a lot :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I just got back from seeing The One Hundred Year Old Man at the cinema. It was SO good. Really funny- laugh aloud funny - the audience certainly all had a good time. It was done really well - based on the book, some changes and exclusions but staying true to the overall import of the story. Loved it and recommend it to everyone who has a sense of humour:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I just got back from seeing The One Hundred Year Old Man at the cinema. It was SO good. Really funny- laugh aloud funny - the audience certainly all had a good time. It was done really well - based..."

So good you enjoyed it Phrynne! Great movie review:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ashleigh wrote: "A few months ago I entered a Kate Forsyth meme competition. I embroidered a quote from one of her books on a cushion. Anyway. I won a book from her and it's on it's way. I'm so excited"

Congratulations Ashleigh...well done!

[[deleted user]]

Suzanne wrote: "Thanks John! Great list for us to look at. They've started Ann Brasheres (they are always at the second hands shops), they've not looked at Harry Potter - nor have I, they've started John Green (ma..."

What John Green novel has she read?

Is it the 11 year old?

Have you read any?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ashleigh wrote: "Thanks Brenda. Will try post a pic of my cushion when on my computer"

That'd be great Ashleigh:)

[Leonie]

Ashleigh wrote: "A few months ago I entered a Kate Forsyth meme competition. I embroidered a quote from one of her books on a cushion. Anyway. I won a book from her and it's on it's way. I'm so excited"

That's wonderful!

[Veronica ⭐️]

Ashleigh wrote: "A few months ago I entered a Kate Forsyth meme competition. I embroidered a quote from one of her books on a cushion. Anyway. I won a book from her and it's on it's way. I'm so excited"

Very clever of you Ashleigh. I've been following the competition but I don't have the savvy to create a meme. Some of them are very good and creative

[Suz]

Leonie wrote: "Ashleigh wrote: "A few months ago I entered a Kate Forsyth meme competition. I embroidered a quote from one of her books on a cushion. Anyway. I won a book from her and it's on it's way. I'm so exc..."

Wow, you must be a creative lady :)

[Suz]

John wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Thanks John! Great list for us to look at. They've started Ann Brasheres (they are always at the second hands shops), they've not looked at Harry Potter - nor have I, they've starte..."

They've both read The Fault in Our Stars, they are 11 and 13, and the 13yo is in the middle of Paper Towns. Prior to this (more than 12 mths ago it was The Babysitters Club so I didn't have to worry about content. All their school friends are reading them apparantly. Then I bought some Jaclyn Moriartybooks from their library so I guess the step up is quite a broad one. Their friends even read Jodie Picoult. I've only read The fault in our stars and wasn't bowled over..

[Marianne]

Ashleigh wrote: "A few months ago I entered a Kate Forsyth meme competition. I embroidered a quote from one of her books on a cushion. Anyway. I won a book from her and it's on it's way. I'm so excited"

Ooh, very exciting!

[Carolyn]

Phrynne wrote: "I just got back from seeing The One Hundred Year Old Man at the cinema. It was SO good. Really funny- laugh aloud funny - the audience certainly all had a good time. It was done really well - based..."

Sounds great Phrynne! I was worried it would come out a bit farsical if not done well but it sounds like they avoided that.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Just thought I'd let everyone know that we're going on holidays (again!) on Friday:) Down the south coast this time - a week at a little place near Bateman's Bay then 3 days in Nowra:) We'll be home on the 1st September. I'll still be online (try to keep me away;)) but not as much, especially during the day.

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Just thought I'd let everyone know that we're going on holidays (again!) on Friday:) Down the south coast this time - a week at a little place near Bateman's Bay then 3 days in Nowra:) We'll be hom..."

Hope you have a lovely holiday, Brenda. And I'm sure the other mods will keep us all in line not that we plan on misbehaving ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! They'll be cracking the whip Sharon;)

[Sharon]

Think you might have your work cut out for you, Captain Everything ;) Good luck :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Carolyn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I just got back from seeing The One Hundred Year Old Man at the cinema. It was SO good. Really funny- laugh aloud funny - the audience certainly all had a good time. It was done rea..."

No it wasn't farcical at all! Quirky definitely. I would really like to go and see it again though, It was that good:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Michael wrote: "Glad to hear you enjoyed it and got a lot of laughs Phrynne. I will most likely see it this weekend and am looking forward to it. :)"

Anyone who loved the book should also love the film. It has retained the sense of humour of the book and the actor who plays the 100 year old man is delightful. Of course it has differences from the book because it had to leave things out but the essence is the same.

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "Just thought I'd let everyone know that we're going on holidays (again!) on Friday:) Down the south coast this time - a week at a little place near Bateman's Bay then 3 days in Nowra:) We'll be hom..."

Have a wonderful, and safe, time away, Brenda! You'll be back just in time to get started on the Spring challenge with a bang

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Just thought I'd let everyone know that we're going on holidays (again!) on Friday:) Down the south coast this time - a week at a little place near Bateman's Bay then 3 days in Nowra..."

Thanks Kathryn, yes that's what I thought:)

[Carolyn]

Have a great holiday Brenda! Sounds like a lovely break :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Have a great holiday Brenda! Sounds like a lovely break :)"

Thanks Carolyn:)

[Suz]

Brenda wrote: "Just thought I'd let everyone know that we're going on holidays (again!) on Friday:) Down the south coast this time - a week at a little place near Bateman's Bay then 3 days in Nowra:) We'll be hom..."
Hope it's great Brenda, so good you're getting out there! Looking forward to hearing about it :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Suzanne:)

[Sharon]

Brenda, enjoy the break. Quite pretty down there.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Brenda, enjoy the break. Quite pretty down there."

Thanks Sharon :) We haven't been there for a lot of years so it'll be nice to "catch up" with our old haunts!

[Vicki]

Brenda wrote: "Just thought I'd let everyone know that we're going on holidays (again!) on Friday:) Down the south coast this time - a week at a little place near Bateman's Bay then 3 days in Nowra:) We'll be hom..."

Have a wonderful holiday, Brenda.

While the cat is away...

;-P

[[deleted user]]

Suzanne wrote: "John wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Thanks John! Great list for us to look at. They've started Ann Brasheres (they are always at the second hands shops), they've not looked at Harry Potter - nor have I, t..."

Funny how all the girls are reading TFIOS. I read it and thought it was quite good, but not John Green's best work. Paper Towns was much better and the road trip was hilarious. I believe the movie is in production.

I thought Looking for Alaska Looking for Alaska was fantastic, but I suggest you read it before giving it to your 13 year old.

Also try Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why. Thirteen Reasons Why

[Sharon]

We stayed at Mollymook a few times, but years ago now.

[Vicki]

No doubt I'm behind the times here, but I've just discovered Reader Q&A and Ask the Author:

https://www.goodreads.com/help/show/3...

Thank you to Suzanne for my first question.