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With thanks to Veronica for my copy of Jilted, which I was able to get signed. Rachael seems like a very down to earth gal. Might have found my next book to read!

oops, I just accidentally bought 4 books from brotherhood books, LOL!! will list when they arrive......

Oops!

You know how it happens: I was just sitting here minding my own business (= looking to see if they had any by this author, or this one, or this one, and they did!) and then just a click here and there and a casual (or perhaps somewhat rushed) stroll upstairs to get the plastic, and next thing? Order placed!

It all happened so quickly didn't it - you had no say in the matter;)

that's what I tell DH, anyway

And I'm sure he believes you too ;)

not so much....

LOL!!!

Marianne wrote: "You know how it happens: I was just sitting here minding my own business (= looking to see if they had any by this author, or this one, or this one, and they did!) and then just a click here and th..."

Oh I can sympathise Marianne, it happens to me as well...particularly on brotherhood ;)

Thank you to Suzanne for my books today.
Missing You by Harlan Coben
Odd One Out by Monica McInerney
The Survivors Club by Lisa Gardner

Look like three really great reads.

I've read all three Veronica, and loved them all! Great job :)

Carolyn wrote: "This morning from Netgalley (read now): The Wicked Boy: The Mystery of a Victorian Child Murderer by Kate Summerscale and [book:The Many Selves of Katherine North|289..."

'Collect books, even if you don't plan on reading them right away. Nothing is more important than an unread library.'

Posted on a Facebook page I like that's about books and book lovers.

This morning, from my Book Bub email, I downloaded:
Shattered Dreams, Rest For The Wicked, The Sweet Spot & The Last Orphans.

Some good ones there Kiera...

Brenda wrote: "Some good ones there Kiera..."

Cheers. :)

Had a family picnic day yesterday and caught up with my eldest sister who is just back from eight weeks in the UK. She bought me the new book The Silent Inheritance by Joy Dettman who is probably my favourite AU female author.

Oh lovely Bette! Enjoy:)

Latest downloads:
Rising Heat, Pack Wars: Claimed by the Pack - Part Four, Batter Up, Moon Bayou, Spark, The Dark Realm, The First Adventure & Getting Out of Hand.

Not the usual day for the charity shop crawl, but a social engagement tomorrow will take me further south (fresh op shops??) so today the book whisperer got this one for $1 at Uniting Church:
Dead Run

I downloaded Sweet Magik by Penny Watson a sweet romance about how Santa's youngest son found the love of his life - well he hasn't found it yet - but he's working on it!!! I enjoyed the first book in the series (Santa has 4 sons) and I needed to read a book where the Main male character has a beard - and Oskar has one - and it's green!!!

a BIG book day for the book whisperer, although a certain J.D. Robb fan will benefit too...

firstly, the Brotherhood Books order was delivered by the courier:
Railsea $7
Embassytown $7.50
The Ask and the Answer $7.50 and
Monsters of Men $7.50

then Salvos, where I got enough books to fill a bag, meaning my $25 worth cost me only $15
For Veronica:
Chaos in Death / Possession in Death $1.80
Haunted in Death / Eternity in Death $1.80
Portrait in Death $1.80
Celebrity in Death $2.40
Thankless in Death $2.40 and
Calculated in Death $2.40

for the book whisperer herself in the same haul
Darkest Place $2.40

From Vinnies for a certain moderator
Black Diamonds $2

and for the book whisperer
After the Darkness $2 (wishlist)
A Perfectly Good Man $2 (wishlist) and
Man Of Two Tribes $2

No, I did not attempt to sneak these in, just boldly walked in with the bag

OMG!!! Seriously Marianne!!! How do you DO that??? Thanks so much :)

And well done on a fabulous book haul day!

Brenda wrote: "OMG!!! Seriously Marianne!!! How do you DO that??? Thanks so much :)"

Why do you think Dale gave me that title???

Wow Marianne what a great haul! Aaaaaand you got a perfectly good man thrown in as well....even though you already have one! ;))
There's just no telling what you can bring home from a second hand shop eh? Hope he's in good condition ;)

LOL Jools, he's in VERY GOOD CONDITION, although he does have remainder marks top & bottom (the one I got today, that is), but pages nice and tight. Very pleased with any Patrick Gale book I happen upon after A Place Called Winter

Of course, this one's only 4 years old, the one I already have is over sixty!

Marianne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "OMG!!! Seriously Marianne!!! How do you DO that??? Thanks so much :)"

Why do you think Dale gave me that title???"

LOL!!! As a number of people have said - you have some excellent second hand venues down your way!!!

Marianne wrote: "LOL Jools, he's in VERY GOOD CONDITION, although he does have remainder marks top & bottom (the one I got today, that is), but pages nice and tight. Very pleased with any [author:Patrick Gale|16816..."

Oh yes :)

Marianne wrote: "Of course, this one's only 4 years old, the one I already have is over sixty!"

That's great...I would never have thought to look there hehee :)

Thank you Marianne! I love the anticipation of seeing what you have bought each Tuesday. Great bargains too.

You're both very welcome, I love to get bargains, and they don't just have to be for me!

I think we all look forward to tuesday afternoons now to see what goodies you bring home Marianne, it's like going through your shopping bags :)

From Netgalley this week:
The Lyre Thief by Jennifer Fallon (published 1st Mar but still available)
The Missing by C.L. Taylor
The Wolf in the Attic by Paul Kearney (very excited about that one!)

Well done Carolyn:)

My parcel postie delivered two books to me this morning - both due for publication 1st May. The Other Side of the Season by Jenn J. McLeod and Castle of Dreams by Elise McCune **happy dance**

well, done, Brenda, you will enjoy those!

Thanks Marianne...I'm looking forward to them:)

at the next get-together, I would like you to demonstrate the **happy dance** please ;)

Hahaha! You really don't!!!

LOL! One way to get you over our way Michael;)

Brenda wrote: "My parcel postie delivered two books to me this morning - both due for publication 1st May. The Other Side of the Season by Jenn J. McLeod and [book:Castle of Dream..."

I'm looking forward to Jenn's book.

Same Veronica!

Loved The War Bride Michael!!!

Have them both on my tbr Michael. I've heard a lot about Maestra. It should be an interesting read.

Marianne wrote: "at the next get-together, I would like you to demonstrate the **happy dance** please ;)"

Mental picture of Brenda doing her happy dance on the restaurant table:)

LOL! Not gonna happen!

Marianne wrote: "at the next get-together, I would like you to demonstrate the **happy dance** please ;)"

Yes, agree!

I picture Snoopy dancing on the top of the doghouse...... am I close?