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message 251: by Jenn (new)

Jenn (jumpapa) | 786 comments Ok Started my first for this challenge Night Broken Night Broken (Mercy Thompson, #8) by Patricia Briggs


message 252: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79199 comments Mod
Brenda wrote: "I have finished my first for this challenge - my Buddy read with Liam - StardustStardust by Neil Gaiman by Neil Gaiman

Review to follow"


Review: /review/show...


message 253: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79199 comments Mod
Finished my second - 10b. (Romance) - Nobody But Him by Victoria Purman 4s

Review: /review/show...


message 254: by Liam || Books 'n Beards (last edited Jun 03, 2014 09:36AM) (new)

Liam || Books 'n Beards (madbird) Finished Stardust last night - forgot to update my GR before passing out into bed.

I continue to be unconvinced by Neil Gaiman's genius. 3 stars, review here.


message 255: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9890 comments Sally906 wrote: Ooooo a new Liz Byrski book. Will have to keep an eye out for this.
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Ditto!!


message 256: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79199 comments Mod
Liam wrote: "Finished Stardust last night - forgot to update my GR before passing out into bed.

I continue to be unconvinced by Neil Gaiman's genius. 3 stars, review here."


Thanks for joining me on a buddy read Liam:)


message 257: by Jenn (new)

Jenn (jumpapa) | 786 comments finished my first bookNight Brokennext up is Eucalyptus


Liam || Books 'n Beards (madbird) Onto The Ace Of Skulls. I love these books so much.


message 259: by Jülie ☼♄ � (new)

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 6577 comments Jennifer wrote: "finished my first bookNight Brokennext up is Eucalyptus"

I have Eucalyptus by Murray Bail on my challenge as well, look forward to hearing how you like it.


message 260: by Kira (new)

Kira (kirajessup) | 234 comments I finished my first book The Light Between Oceans The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman . This was my library read (I need to go back an update my list but I will do it tomorrow). What a heart wrenching story. I can't decide whether or not to give it 4 or 5 stars.


message 261: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79199 comments Mod
Glad you enjoyed it Kira!


message 262: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 9726 comments Julie and I have finished our first ever buddy read for this challenge. It was a lot of fun and we might even do it again!

Malicious Intent by Kathryn Fox 3.5�

Reviews to follow :)


message 263: by Kathryn (new)

Kathryn | 3569 comments Kira wrote: "I finished my first book The Light Between OceansThe Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman. This was my library read (I need to go back an update my list but I will do it tomorr..."

I read this last month and agree - completely heart-breaking. I decided on 5 stars.


message 264: by Elaine (new)

Elaine | 2001 comments Carolyn wrote: "Julie and I have finished our first ever buddy read for this challenge. It was a lot of fun and we might even do it again!

Malicious Intent by Kathryn Fox 3.5�

Revi..."


It's great fun doing a buddy read, isn't it Carolyn?


message 265: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 | 73 comments Kira wrote: "I finished my first book The Light Between OceansThe Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman. This was my library read (I need to go back an update my list but I will do it tomorr..."

I've had this on my bookshelf for a while. I keep wanting to read it, but just don't seem to ever pick it up. Maybe I should!


message 266: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 9726 comments Elaine wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Julie and I have finished our first ever buddy read for this challenge. It was a lot of fun and we might even do it again!

Malicious Intent by [author:Kathryn Fox|38..."


Yes, it was fun Elaine! It worked well with a quick crime read - lots to talk about :)


message 267: by Jülie ☼♄ � (last edited Jun 04, 2014 05:13AM) (new)

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 6577 comments Carolyn wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Julie and I have finished our first ever buddy read for this challenge. It was a lot of fun and we might even do it again!

Malicious Intent by [author..."


Thanks Carolyn for doing the buddy read with me, I look forward to doing it again sometime. It was good to discuss the book with someone else who is reading it and good fun too.
Next up for me is [book:The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry|18293427] by Gabrielle Zevin


message 268: by Kira (new)

Kira (kirajessup) | 234 comments Sally906 wrote: "Kira wrote: "I finished my first book The Light Between OceansThe Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman. This was my library read (I need to go back an update my list but I will..."

You'll need some tissues handy for the end ;)


message 269: by B the BookAddict (new)

B the BookAddict (bthebookaddict) I've finished #5b Fiction The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory 3.5�. A little too much fiction in a Tudor based novel for me.


message 270: by Steve (new)

Steve | 1020 comments I have finished my first, my first 1. TBR, The Cursed Towers, with my review: /review/show....

Up next is my second 1. TBR, The Forbidden Land.


message 271: by Nicola (new)

Nicola | 1161 comments Sally906 wrote: "Kira wrote: "I finished my first book The Light Between OceansThe Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman. This was my library read (I need to go back an update my list but I will..."

I read this in 2012 when it came out. Was such a great story and in my book club we all shed a tear or two (even me who very rarely is affected that way!). Best book of 2012 for me


Liam || Books 'n Beards (madbird) Second book, The Ace Of Skulls, finished. 5�'s.

I DEFINTITELY DIDN'T CRY.

Not sure what's next.


message 273: by Jenn (last edited Jun 06, 2014 10:37AM) (new)

Jenn (jumpapa) | 786 comments Finished my 2nd book Eucalyptus. I was a little surprised by the fact that I enjoyed this book. It was a little slow to start but I loved the ending. 3 stars.


message 274: by Jenn (new)

Jenn (jumpapa) | 786 comments My Next book is A Shiver of Light (Merry Gentry, #9) by Laurell K. Hamilton A Shiver of Light


message 275: by B the BookAddict (new)

B the BookAddict (bthebookaddict) My second book #1 Long Time TBRer The Obituary Writer by Ann Hood 3.5�

My review: /review/show...


message 276: by Elaine (new)

Elaine | 2001 comments Finished my first for this challenge. No. 5 Real read:
Eugenia Eugenia by Mark Tedeschi . 3.5 stars.


message 277: by Carolyn (last edited Jun 07, 2014 02:08AM) (new)

Carolyn | 9726 comments Carolyn wrote: "Julie and I have finished our first ever buddy read for this challenge. It was a lot of fun and we might even do it again!

Malicious Intent by Kathryn Fox 3.5�

Reviews to follow..."


Review of Malicious Intent read with my AR buddy Julie /review/show...


message 278: by Rosie (new)

Rosie | 295 comments I have read my first book for this challenge

Wyoming Bold


message 279: by Janine (new)

Janine (janineor) | 2130 comments I have read my first 2 for this challenge
#3. Miles Franklin award winner Dirt Music by Tim Winton Dirt Music by Tim Winton 4* (One of the more enjoyable award winning books I have read)
#7. ebook One Perfect Night by Rachael Johns One Perfect Night by Rachael Johns 3*


message 280: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15445 comments Mod
Finished my second for this challenge - a book borrowed from the library. I chose The Fathomless Caves by Kate Forsyth
My review
/review/show...


message 281: by Jülie ☼♄ � (last edited Jun 07, 2014 06:09PM) (new)

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 6577 comments The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin Sadly I've just turned the last page of this wonderful book The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin 5ȴ +

*aka, The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

This is my second book for this challenge. What a delightful book, I loved every word in it and didn't want it to end. My new favorite, this is a keeper.

My review: /review/show...


message 282: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 | 73 comments I am reading my no. 9 book:
9. Find a book written by an Aussie author showing a warm, summery cover - this will make you cozy!
A Ring Through Time by Felicity Pulman A Ring Through Time by Aussie author Felicity Pulman

The story is set in summer too.


message 283: by Steve (new)

Steve | 1020 comments I have finished my second, my second 1. TBR, The Forbidden Land, with my review: /review/show....

Up next is my second 11. TBR, The Skull of the World.


message 284: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79199 comments Mod
Finished my third - #12 TBR - Dance with the Devil by Sandy Curtis 5s

Review to follow


message 285: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79199 comments Mod
Brenda wrote: "Finished my third - #12 TBR - Dance with the Devil by Sandy Curtis

Review to follow"


Review: /review/show...


message 286: by Lesley (last edited Jul 04, 2014 05:58PM) (new)

Lesley | 328 comments I've read two for the challenge so far.

1. TBR Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky read 27 June, 4 stars
2. new
3. Miles Franklin White Earth by Andrew McGahan
4. YA 1984 by George Orwell read 10 June, 3 stars
5. real Hazel's Journey by Sue Pieters- Hawke
5. fake The Commandant by Jessica Anderson read 4 July, 3 stars
6. winter Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
7. national tree day Mateship With Birds by Carrie Tiffany read 2 June, 2 stars
8. literature map Elizabeth Jolley = Thea Astley Drylands by Thea Astley
9. Australian summer Barracuda by Christos Tsiolkas
10. naughty
10. nice Sense and Sensibility read 25 June, 3 stars
11. TBR The Color Purple read 6 June, 3 stars
12. TBR Emma currently reading


message 287: by Jülie ☼♄ � (new)

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 6577 comments I was looking through the new releases this morning for something different and noticed that Tom Keneally has two books out this month as new releases. They are both re-releases, one is for his 50yr Anniversary...

My question is, do these count as new release choices in our challenges?
They are:
The Place at Whitton by Tom Keneally The Place at Whitton by Thomas Keneally ...this is the new cover.
A River Town by Thomas Keneally A River Town by Thomas Keneally ...this is an old cover.


message 288: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79199 comments Mod
☼♄Jülie wrote: "I was looking through the new releases this morning for something different and noticed that Tom Keneally has two books out this month as new releases. They are both re-releases, o..."

The first one does Julie as it's a special edition, specifically published now...


message 289: by Jülie ☼♄ � (last edited Jun 08, 2014 07:00PM) (new)

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 6577 comments Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "I was looking through the new releases this morning for something different and noticed that Tom Keneally has two books out this month as new releases. They are bot..."

Thanks Brenda, that was very quick and good to know.
I am changing my NR choice to:
The Secrets in Silence by Nicole Trope The Secrets in Silence by Nicole Trope ..released June 2014.
After Kathryn Fox I thought I could do with a bit more of the thriller stuff in my library again ;)


message 290: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79199 comments Mod
☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "I was looking through the new releases this morning for something different and noticed that Tom Keneally has two books out this month as new release..."

Shelleyrae reviewed that one yesterday with a 5 star rating!


message 291: by Jülie ☼♄ � (new)

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 6577 comments Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "I was looking through the new releases this morning for something different and noticed that Tom Keneally has two books out this mont..."

I noticed that, and the previous books get very good ratings as well.


message 292: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79199 comments Mod
I'll be interested to read your thoughts when you've read it:)


message 293: by Jülie ☼♄ � (new)

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 6577 comments Now reading my International Children's choice: YA Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein


message 294: by Jenn (new)

Jenn (jumpapa) | 786 comments Finished my 3rd for this challenge A Shiver of Light and have started my 4th The Rosie Project.


message 295: by Steve (new)

Steve | 1020 comments I have finished my third, my second 11. TBR, The Skull of the World, with my review: /review/show....

Up next is my first 12. TBR, The Fathomless Caves.


message 296: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15445 comments Mod
I finished my Miles Franklin winner Bliss by Peter Carey. I had to give it five stars - it was so well done in every respect!
My review
/review/show...


message 297: by Nikki � (new)

Nikki ☁ (nikkicloud) Brenda wrote: "Nikki wrote: "Here is my list I'm not to sure about no. 3 if i can get one but i will try for the rest of the list!

1. City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
2. TBA
3. TBA
4. The Golden Lily by Richelle..."



sorry i didn't know how to back then but i figured it out! i hope its better!


message 298: by Elaine (new)

Elaine | 2001 comments Finished my second for this challenge, no.11 TBR, The Burial The Burial by Courtney Collins . I really enjoyed it and gave it 4 stars.


message 299: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79199 comments Mod
Finished my 4th - 10a (Murder etc) - Phantom Instinct by Meg Gardiner 4s

Review to follow closer to publication


message 300: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (last edited Jun 09, 2014 11:02PM) (new)

Brenda | 79199 comments Mod
Finished my 5th - #4 (Int. Child-YA) - Coraline by Neil Gaiman 5s

Review to follow


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