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Offline Mama Fergie

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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #1290 on: April 04, 2014, 12:44:46 am »
I am rereading Cross Stitch/Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, gearing up for the TV series later in the year.  Cannot wait! :)
Is Cross Stitch the first or fourth book in the series?  I have just been on the Amazon site and in one place it says it is book one, in another area it says it is book four ... I am confused!
I am just about to finish Cross Stitch and start on the second book in the series.  I find I have been having trouble putting the book down, so I may have to take a wee "catch up on everything I haven't done for the past two weeks" break before starting on book 2.

I loved that series  Cuilidh and found it difficult to put the books down once I started. I didn't know about the TV series and will eagerly await it.

At the moment I am reading Philomena by Martin Sixsmith. I loved the movie with Judy Dench and thoroughly enjoying this heart wrenching true story.

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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #1291 on: April 07, 2014, 01:18:18 pm »
I've recently started reading Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse 5. It is a bit strange but interesting.

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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #1292 on: April 07, 2014, 10:14:00 pm »
Gosh Den that is an oldie and I'm afraid not a goody. A most depressing book that left me with nightmares.

Gert
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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #1293 on: April 08, 2014, 12:29:55 am »
I have just bought 2 books. Not read the authots before.

I am pilgrim, Terry Hayes
Revenge, Martina Cole

Any good ?
Mum to Crown Prince......

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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #1294 on: April 08, 2014, 04:42:06 am »
I like Martina Cole books Hally. I don't know the other author. I have just started reading a Ann Cleeves book recommended by Amanda. I'm enjoying it so far. 
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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #1295 on: April 08, 2014, 08:42:51 am »
I like Martina Cole books Hally. I don't know the other author. I have just started reading a Ann Cleeves book recommended by Amanda. I'm enjoying it so far. 

I hope you enjoy it Cookie - I'm addicted!
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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #1296 on: April 27, 2014, 01:07:08 pm »
I have recently finished The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen. A mystery of a different kind, with funny characters, set in Denmark. My recent bookclub book was The Invention of Wings, which was confronting but good. I have also recently finished Dust by Hugh Howey, the final in his Wool series.

For those with eReaders you may wish to check out http://tuebl.ca/ where you will find LOTS of free ebooks. I have found some fantastic books here. My tip though is to not be tricked by the download links (many of which are adds), when you get to the actual book page and you want to download it, click 'download options'.
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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #1297 on: April 28, 2014, 01:41:21 am »
I am half way through The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Lately I seem to alternate between modern and classic books. It might be time for another Jane Austen.

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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #1298 on: April 28, 2014, 04:18:45 am »
I am just about to start reading 'Marley & Me' by John Grogan
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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #1299 on: April 28, 2014, 04:30:03 am »
That's a lovely book, Pennyp, hope you enjoy it.
Marina from Melbourne and Guildford
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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #1300 on: April 28, 2014, 07:19:36 am »
I'm almost finished Concealed in Death by JD Robb. It is her latest. I then have to refresh my memory with Gone Girl. I have read it but it is our book club book for this month.
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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #1301 on: April 28, 2014, 10:25:19 am »
Have just finished The Winter Sea by Di Morrissey (light story) and now starting Educating Alice by Alice Greenup (true story about a Melbourne girl going to live in outback QLD).

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« Reply #1302 on: April 28, 2014, 11:52:59 am »
Looking for Alaska by John Green. Just started.

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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #1303 on: April 28, 2014, 01:53:04 pm »
Thanks Cuilidh, it looks good :)
Penny
Gold Coast, Australia

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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #1304 on: May 20, 2014, 01:23:05 pm »
Thanks to whoever it was that recommended Wonder. I really enjoyed it and have suggested it as our next book club book.

I've also just finished The Life and Times of The Wicked Witch of the West - I do not recommend it! It was patchy as to the story, poorly written, and felt very rushed at the end in trying to marry the revisionary story with the real story.
Kerryn