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Phrynne wrote: "I would read In the Blood. It's really good!"I have read "Tell No One" loved it. I have "In The Blood" to read but have not read it yet. If they are from the library how long can you have them for? My library is 3 weeks. So what I sometimes do look up if any of the books has reserves on it, if so that's the one to read first. Normally if nobody has reserved books you can re-borrow for a further 3 weeks. Does this help you?
I've only read Tell No One and it was a very good psychological thriller. I do like Lisa Unger's books as well so In the Blood sounds good too!
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I wanted to ask whoever is around, I have 3 library books. Way too many. Any..."
In the Blood :)
Brenda wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Do you know what I'm going to be honest and say I don't know what the Outlander series is, but I'm going to look it up!I wanted to ask whoever is around, I have 3 library books. W..."
I knew you'd say that ;) It's looking good. Hope the holiday is going well, I haven't looked closely at the threads this weekend.
Carolyn wrote: "I've only read Tell No One and it was a very good psychological thriller. I do like Lisa Unger's books as well so In the Blood sounds good too!"I might do a lucky dip Carolyn!
Phrynne wrote: "I would read In the Blood. It's really good!"It does help actually, I've heard she's good Phrynne :)
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I wanted to ask whoever is around, I have 3 l..."
Lovely thanks Suzanne:) We've been at the beach most of today - the weather is glorious! I'll post some pictures later..
Suzanne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "I've only read Tell No One and it was a very good psychological thriller. I do like Lisa Unger's books as well so In the Blood sounds goo..."Sounds like you can't lose with In the Blood!
Faye wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I would read In the Blood. It's really good!"I have read "Tell No One" loved it. I have "In The Blood" to read but have not read it yet. If they are from the libra..."
My library is the same Faye, but I've never had someone else wanting one I've got. Three weeks is good isn't it. I think I might do a lucky dip!
Carolyn wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "I've only read Tell No One and it was a very good psychological thriller. I do like Lisa Unger's books as well so [book:In the Blood|2073..."This one is it :)
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I have read "Tell No One" loved it. I have "In The Blood" to read but have not read it yet. If they are f..."
My library is four weeks but they send you lots of reminder emails if you have a book that is in demand. I just rushed A Spool of Blue Thread back to them because a queue is forming!
My library is 4 weeks and they don't hassle you at all, in fact the books I collected on Sat are due 1st May because of the Easter break.
Marianne wrote: "My library is 4 weeks and they don't hassle you at all, in fact the books I collected on Sat are due 1st May because of the Easter break."My library is 4 weeks too.
Julie, the book whisperer has seen books by Cory Taylor in her travels. Shall I get them if they are cheap? We're bound to to a swap meet sometime....
Marianne wrote: "Julie, the book whisperer has seen books by Cory Taylor in her travels. Shall I get them if they are cheap? We're bound to to a swap meet sometime...."That would be great thanks Marianne! Both of those sound good by your reviews so either or both would be good :D
Ashleigh... You were looking at his eyes?!? Hahahaaaa!
Michael wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Julie, the book whisperer has seen books by Cory Taylor in her travels. Shall I get them if they are cheap? We're bound to to a swap meet sometime...."Thats pretty special Michael! :)
☼♄Jülie wrote: "Music Soundtrack sample https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IkfiDuu..."Maybe others here are too young too remember the original of that song. Having 5 girls, our Mum taught us that and we used to sing it on singalong nights around the piano. Still brings tears to my eyes. And I'm talking very late 1960s, early 1970s. Does anyone else remember the original?
Marianne wrote: "Bette, did you get your DVD?"I can hardly believe it but no! Got tied up doing things with my sister etc and the days got away from me. Hopefully today:)
B the BookAddict wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Music Soundtrack sample https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IkfiDuu..."Maybe others here are too young too remember the original of that song. Having 5 girls, our Mum taught us that a..."
I was born in Scotland and went to school in the UK until I was almost 13 and we learnt to sing it at high school (obviously not nearly as well!) and I also learnt how to play it on the piano. We didn't have family singalongs but my Mum and Dad had heaps of old song books and had the music for it. My Dad loved Skye. He used to go climbing there in his Uni holidays. It is a beautiful song.
Michael wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Julie, the book whisperer has seen books by Cory Taylor in her travels. Shall I get them if they are cheap? We're bound to to a swap meet sometime...."I hadn't heard of this author until seeing your reviews, and others here, until yesterday. I've put them both in my list. They look good.
Ashleigh wrote: "Not just his eyes. That body is fine too"Yes it is :)
Suzanne wrote: "Faye wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I would read In the Blood. It's really good!"I have read "Tell No One" loved it. I have "In The Blood" to read but have not read it yet. If they are f..."
Love the library, they provide such a great service, always helpful, friendly, I am also registered online so can reserve books and put away for me to pickup. That's why I get upset when I hear that funding cuts are coming. Libraries are such a great place, you save money read the most recent books, great places to go and wander around. I like the online reservation bit, you can also extend your books if you have not finished reading.
Just wonderin'When I post a review here, I usually put it in lots of other places as well, including Amazon. Quite often lately, not long after posting I get the Amazon equivalent of a "like" (=someone says your review helped them shop for this book) on that review, so I'm wonderin' if it's an Aussie Reader.....
I've never run into you on Amazon Marianne but if I did I know I'd "Like" you ;)
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When I post a review here, I usually put it in lots of other places as well, including Amazon. Quite often lately, not long after posting I get the Amazon equivalent of a "like" (=so..."
I have the same quite often Marianne and am frustrated that we can't check who did it! But I often wonder if it's the author...
Marianne wrote: "Just wonderin'When I post a review here, I usually put it in lots of other places as well, including Amazon. Quite often lately, not long after posting I get the Amazon equivalent of a "like" (=so..."
I'd ask the question too.. I've never posted on Amazon as I've never purchased. Authors have asked me to, I went to do it, but wasn't able to. I don't know much about Amazon, as you can tell.
Abigail Tarttelin liked my review of Golden Boy! Now that made my day. I don't call books my 'favourite' but when thinking about it in our 'what next' thread, I called that my favourite book, and chose her as the author I'd most like to meet. Maybe I really do have a favourite?
Faye wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Faye wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I would read In the Blood. It's really good!"I have read "Tell No One" loved it. I have "In The Blood" to read but have not read it ye..."
I'm the same Faye. I like using it for exactly that reason, and more.. My kids can access online tutoring for free, I can use their online resources, I ne et knew about Trove before the ladies told me about it, I can reserve, transfer between branches. Not enough people use them in my local area though.
Brenda wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Just wonderin'When I post a review here, I usually put it in lots of other places as well, including Amazon. Quite often lately, not long after posting I get the Amazon equivalent..."
I have done this when I've been looking for a book and checking out the reviews on it on Amazon, if a review was helpful in my decision to buy or not buy the book, then I will say it was helpful. I haven't known any of those reviewers though...unless they have a name I don't recognise.
well, I'm Cloggie Downunder most places booky, if not my own name
Heaps of people use my local library; this might be because we are country/coast. All the PCs are always being used when I go in, we have lots of travellers, and, interestingly, older folk on them. And the library offers great toddler reading sessions.I think the 'oldies' would really kick up a stink as they often don't have the funds to buy lots of books. Personally, I have saved heaps of money since I joined our library.
Brenda wrote: "I have the same quite often Marianne and am frustrated that we can't check who did it! But I often wonder if it's the author..."Quite possibly, Brenda, but maybe not. I just checked to see if perhaps you had a fan voter*, but you don't. Click on your reviewer rating and it will open Amazon's Top Customer Reviewers at the appropriate page:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/...
*"Fan voters are people who consistently appreciate the author's reviews. These votes are not reflected in the total vote count to provide our customers with the most unbiased and accurate information possible.",/i>
Marianne wrote: "well, I'm Cloggie Downunder most places booky, if not my own name"Oh I love it!!!
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Quite possibly, Brenda, but maybe not...."
Good work. I like it:)
Oh, I just checked, I'm #1087 on Amazon.com, and #323 on Amazon.co.uk (a top 500 reviewer there!!)
I bought the complete series of Friends, and have been enjoying watching a couple of episodes several times a week. Id forgotten how much fun it was! Nothing like watching some lighthearted fun to make you sleep easier.
Vicki wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I have the same quite often Marianne and am frustrated that we can't check who did it! But I often wonder if it's the author..."Quite possibly, Brenda, but maybe not. I just checked to see if perhaps you had a fan voter*, but you don't. Click on your reviewer rating and it will open Amazon's Top Customer Reviewers at the appropriate page:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/...
*"Fan voters are people who consistently appreciate the author's reviews. These votes are not reflected in the total vote count to provide our customers with the most unbiased and accurate information possible.",/i> ..."
Vicki, does this apply to Brenda and me, though? We are not authors. This is talking about authors' reviews...
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Marianne wrote: "Oh, I just checked, I'm #1087 on Amazon.com, and #323 on Amazon.co.uk (a top 500 reviewer there!!)"Way to go, Marianne! That is brilliant.
Marianne wrote: "Vicki, does this apply to Brenda and me, though? We are not authors. This is talking about authors' reviews..."I didn't think about it like that. I assumed they were talking about the author of the reviews i.e. the reviewer. Now I don't know...
Phrynne wrote: "Just saw an ad on ABC for a new series called Poldark based on the series by Winston Graham. I read those books decades ago and loved them. This may mean a reread is necessary:)":)
Angela wrote: "I bought the complete series of Friends, and have been enjoying watching a couple of episodes several times a week. Id forgotten how much fun it was! Nothing like watching some lighthearted fun t..."Friends was outstanding, Angela.
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Interspecies violence is always frightening, Brenda. Get well soon.
That's sounds very painful Brenda. I hope you were able to tell the owners off. Do take good care of it and watch out for infection.
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