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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #615 on: January 04, 2013, 10:46:42 am »
Just ordered the Miriam Hart book which has been out of stock at the Book Dep and also Quiet, the power of introverts by Susan Cain.  got a few iBooks form the library as well.

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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #616 on: January 04, 2013, 11:37:20 am »
What library did you manage to get iBooks from GHM?  My library has a few but they all have several people waiting or a vampire ones and I don't like those.
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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #617 on: January 04, 2013, 01:32:03 pm »
Hi Cookie I entered the site through my local library which is a City Of Joondalup one, but the database is the State Library of WA.  There is a wait for many of the books but found a few to take my fancy.  You can borrow up to five items in addition to your usual library limits and you have a choice of 7 14 or 21 days to read them.

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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #618 on: January 04, 2013, 01:32:57 pm »
Just started reading The Black Box by Michael Connelly. Am enjoying it so far.  :)

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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #619 on: January 04, 2013, 09:21:43 pm »
Cookie, sorry I can't remember where you are but the Yarra Plenty Library was in a deal with some libraries in Queensland and you could access all the books via the Overdrive app. I used to use it all the time but don't read as much these days. The State library of Victoria also has a similar ebook facility and you can join remotely, it does take a while for them toro sets the application but it might be worth a try. I managed to join but never borrowed anything.

If the libraries are still using overdrive google that and you might find some you can join regardless of where you live.

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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #620 on: January 05, 2013, 02:07:47 am »
Thanks GHM and Wonder. I use Overdrive so will have another look. I have literally tons of real books to read and heaps on the ereader. It's still nice to have more choice though. My DH says 'why?'
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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #621 on: January 05, 2013, 02:38:03 am »
Am currently enjoying  reading Canada by Richard Ford - on the recommendation of my,librarian. Popular book club book.

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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #622 on: January 05, 2013, 11:16:14 am »
I'm in Albany library cookie and just downloaded 5 to read or look at, you have to install overdrive and I got the info from library website, I am really enjoying my iPad and technology, will get back to cooking, but at the moment it's warm so salads and using up what's in the freezer 😄😃😃😃

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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #623 on: January 08, 2013, 09:26:11 am »
I'm reading Practical Jean at the moment, not really grabbing me yet.
Melbourne, inner north

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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #624 on: January 08, 2013, 09:39:17 am »
I have just started Loretta Hill's second book. It is chick lit but I read that sometimes. This is set in the Pilbara. It starts off almost identical to her first book but with a different main character. I was very disappointed. I have just got past page 100 and it has developed a twist so that is good. I am now enjoying it.
Her first book was "The Girl in Steel Capped Boots". This one is called "The Girl in the Hard Hat".
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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #625 on: January 08, 2013, 07:03:44 pm »
I'm reading Practical Jean at the moment, not really grabbing me yet.
... same here.
Marina from Melbourne and Guildford
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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #626 on: January 08, 2013, 09:12:18 pm »
I'm reading Practical Jean at the moment, not really grabbing me yet.

I was gifted that book last year and I loved it. I thought it was delicious.

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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #627 on: January 08, 2013, 10:02:42 pm »
That's great to hear, Gert.  I have actually put it to one side for now but will go back and make a start on it again at a later date.
Marina from Melbourne and Guildford
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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #628 on: January 09, 2013, 01:03:59 am »
Our new book for book club is 'Still Alice ' by Lisa Genova. It is about a woman's trip through Alzheimer's disease.
We had heaps of discussion with 'The Lovely Bones'.
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Re: What book are you reading?
« Reply #629 on: January 09, 2013, 01:19:50 am »
Cookie, I have just started genova's next book called left neglected for our book club! Hope it is not too depressing. She does choose pretty full on subjects!!!