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After catching last week's ABC Bookclub, I couldn't resist going out and getting hold of Notes on a Scandal.

Brenda wrote: "Haha! I know what you mean but sometimes you just need to bust out, don't you??!!"

A resounding YES!

☼♄Jülie wrote: "BigW today have new release books at two for $30, of course I had to get Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman because I have (and loved) his previous two, and al..."

That first one I just added to my list, Jools. But I'm going to read My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry first, as have still not read the author at all. You've been going great guns Jools. I'm staying away (still) from Brotherhood and also trying not to borrow library books either ;)))

today the book whisperer supported Salvos, rec Cross and Vinnies again:

Love Letters on the wishlist, $3

The Journal of Fletcher Christian: Together with the History of Henry Corkill because it looks interesting $3

The Trouble with Goats and Sheep because Patty Mac's review made me want to read it $3 (looks unread!)

The Promise Seed because it looks like a good read $2 (also looks unread!!)

and An Empty Coast for my BookMooch friend in California who likes Tony Park $3

pleased with that little haul!

Suzanne wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "BigW today have new release books at two for $30, of course I had to get Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman because I have (and loved) his prev..."

Ah yes, best if you read it first because Britt Marie is a character who features in the other books (a bit more so in MGAMTTYSS) and her story will flow into this one ;)

Marianne wrote: "today the book whisperer supported Salvos, rec Cross and Vinnies again:

Love Letters on the wishlist, $3

[book:The Journal of Fletcher Christian: Together with the History of Henr..."

Another good shopping day Marianne ;)

but my Brotherhood order didn't turn up as expected :/

Marianne wrote: "but my Brotherhood order didn't turn up as expected :/"

Maybe there's a backlog with deliveries due to recent weather Marianne?

fingers crossed for today....

My Brotherhood order came today:

Saints at the River $5.50 because I do love Ron Rash books

two three-packs of In Death books @ $10 each so that makes $3.33 per book all in good condition just a bit of creasing of the spines

Loyalty in Death mine!
Conspiracy in Death mine!
Holiday in Death going spare
Origin in Death Carolyn???
Survivor In Death Brenda???
Visions in Death mine!

Yes please Marianne :) Thanks!

yours!

Thanks :)

Picked up a copy of Water for Elephants. Saw the movie but never read the novel. Two chapters in and the book is much better than the film. But then how do you condense a work into a feature film and still do it justice.

Glad you're enjoying it Nicole...I loved it! Haven't seen the movie either - but I prefer books to movies anyway as I'm always afraid of them spoiling it for me :)

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "BigW today have new release books at two for $30, of course I had to get Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman because I have (and..."

I will do!

Nicole wrote: "Picked up a copy of Water for Elephants. Saw the movie but never read the novel. Two chapters in and the book is much better than the film. But then how do you..."

I'm in that same boat, need to get to it though!

Couldn't help myself today, picked up to withdrawn books from my little library today, 20c each. I just noticed two Aussie authors too!

Dissection by Jacinta Halloran and Vertigo by Amanda Lohrey. I was having a very good look and think it's funny that I end up with two of them!

Suzanne wrote: "Nicole wrote: "Picked up a copy of Water for Elephants. Saw the movie but never read the novel. Two chapters in and the book is much better than the film. But ..."

Its excellent so far

Good to hear Nicole!

Variety - The Childrens Charity is holding a Monster Book Fair here in Launceston yesterday & today, so called in yesterday on the way home from work & picked up a 1 or 10 :)

Evergreen Falls Kimberley Freeman
Raven Black Ann Cleeves
Outback Dreams Rachael Johns
The Shadow of the Wind Carlos Ruiz Zafón
In a Treacherous Court Michelle Diener
Bet Me Jennifer Crusie
I, Elizabeth: The Word of a Queen Rosalind Miles
Bridie's Choice Karly Lane
Divergent Veronica Roth
Snobbery With Violence Marion Chesney

Total cost - $25.30

picked up my reserve from the library this morning:

Night Shift, 3rd in the Midnight Crossroad series that I have been quite enjoying.

Zoey wrote: "Variety - The Childrens Charity is holding a Monster Book Fair here in Launceston yesterday & today, so called in yesterday on the way home from work & picked up a 1 or 10 :)

[book:Evergreen Falls..."
Some good books there, Zoey. We were sad to miss the recent Lifeline Bookfair down our way, but no way we were going out in horrific conditions last weekend.Probably better for our wallets anyway. Lovely and sunny today. Have been out for a walk and in the garden till the back called a halt to that.

Well done Zoey! Such a great lot of books - and some titles I've loved in there too :)

Zoey wrote: "Variety - The Childrens Charity is holding a Monster Book Fair here in Launceston yesterday & today, so called in yesterday on the way home from work & picked up a 1 or 10 :)

[book:Evergreen Falls..."

Some great books in that lot Zoey. Some great authors too.

How good does this one look? Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer didn't know John Grisham had done a book for youngsters! Was shocked to see it sitting in the Premier's Redding challenge shelf! Also yesterday, picked up this Secrets and Lies looking for a Jaye Ford book and bonus - the book was one of these three in one.

Suzanne wrote: "How good does this one look? Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer didn't know John Grisham had done a book for youngsters! Was shocked to see it sitting in the Premier's Redding c..."

I read the Theodore Boone one earlier this year and enjoyed it, Suzanne. It was a bit of a different Grisham, that's for sure. There's about five in the series so I'm looking forward to continuing on with it sometime.

Kathryn wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "How good does this one look? Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer didn't know John Grisham had done a book for youngsters! Was shocked to see it sitting in the Pre..."

Oops - make that six in the series - another one came out last month!

Kathryn wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "How good does this one look? Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer didn't know John Grisham had done a book for youngsters! Was shocked to see it si..."

Glad it was good! I have so many books to read, not sure if I'll get to it, but hoping my son will! Thanks Kathryn :)

My sister gave me this book Soul Survivor by Carren Smith after she attended an author talk.
Carren survived the Bali bombing in 2002

Wow that book sounds amazing Veronica! I'll be interested in your thoughts when you get to it :)

Should be good. Carren is a motivational speaker and my sister was very impressed by her.

Veronica wrote: "Should be good. Carren is a motivational speaker and my sister was very impressed by her."

What a terrible experience to have gone through - the twelve months prior, then that! It would certainly change your life, one way or the other!

I went to Hamburg last Wednesday and I bought some books
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
The Girl in the Spider's Web by David Lagercrantz
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebearby Walter Moers

And I got a couple of books and an audiobook for free. At the local kindergarten they have a box for free stuff ...
Blue Labyrinth by Preston & Child
Appointment with Death by Agatha Christie
A Kingdom for the Brave by Tamara McKinley
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams (audiobook)

well done, some good ones there!

Paget wrote: "I went to Hamburg last Wednesday and I bought some books."

Love your audio book The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Paget, this is an all time favourite of mine...very funny book...and one that I'm sure would be good on audio ;)

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Paget wrote: "I went to Hamburg last Wednesday and I bought some books."

Love your audio book The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Paget, this is an all time favourite of mine....."

It is one of my favourites too. I read it years ago. Really looking forward to listen to the audiobook.

Audio was how I first encountered HHGG: DH played me his LP records of the original BBC radio plays: utterly brilliant!

Marianne wrote: "Audio was how I first encountered HHGG: DH played me his LP records of the original BBC radio plays: utterly brilliant!"

Me too! We also used to listen to The Goons on radio every Saturday..what a crack up!...and played records of the (now unpopular) Bill Cosby comedy skits. Lots of laughs in those days :D

Well done Paget!

Dropped into Vinnies today and picked up a few books. The price has gone from $2 ea to $3 but really I can't complain, still cheap.

The Girl with All the Gifts
Silver Wattle by Belinda Alexandra
Queen of the Road by Tricia Stringer
The Selection by Kiera Cass - just because I like the cover.

Wish I had known you wanted the top one Veronica - I have a copy here I don't want :)

Nice pick ups too...

It wasn't on my list, just saw it and bought it.
Maybe I should wait for our next meet up before I buy any more :)

Never mind :) And perhaps....

the book whisperer supported Vinnies and Salvos today:

for a BookMooch friend in California
February $4
March $4 and
Missing $1

and for me
Dead Fishy by consummate storyteller Derek Hansen $4
If on a Winter's Night a Traveller $2 (on my wishlist)
Hold from Aussie Kirsten Tranter $2

also spotted After Dead: What Came Next in the World of Sookie Stackhouse for $4, but looked through it and decided that even $4 was too much for the meagre content.

Brenda wrote: "Never mind :) And perhaps...."

We will have to think about when to do that.....

Marianne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Never mind :) And perhaps...."

We will have to think about when to do that....."

I have been - it just hasn't progressed beyond that ;)

Veronica wrote: "Dropped into Vinnies today and picked up a few books. The price has gone from $2 ea to $3 but really I can't complain, still cheap..."

I went into my favourite Salvos yesterday, and came out empty-handed. Their prices are getting a bit steep, I think. The average paperback is now $5.25, and the only one yesterday that I seriously wanted was $7.25. I know it's still very cheap, but I figured I could get the eBook for about the same price. But I still supported their work by dropping off some donations :)

I've noticed that myself when we're out and about Andrea...second hand prices are going up, even on the poor quality books.