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Ok good books you've read recently,

Mines is Rose Madder/Stephen King :thumbup:

Oh and Nobody True/James Herbert

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Arr the book club is here then :p

Best one i have ever read


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Dougie :thumbup:

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Earthly Joys by Philippa Gregory - the reign of James I and Charles I, through the eyes of a royal gardener. Fantastic book.
Thirteenth Tale - Daine Setterfield, spooky and mysterious, very addictive.
And my old favourite, always good for a re-read, Potato Factory by Bryce Courtenay - the story of the real life Fagin (as in Oliver) and how he was transported to Hobart.

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Flowers in the Attic by Virginia Andrews - I have read it before but it is a very good book to read again.

I am on the lookout for something good to read, the first page has to draw me in and so does the summary.

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I love that book, enthralls me again every time I read it, also the rest of that series - Petals on the Wind, If There Be Thorns, Seeds of Yesterday, and Garden of Shadows.
Fantastic series, however many times you read them :)

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I have the whole set - sometimes the plot keeps unravelling to odd proportions and the story changes - almost as though Virginia had several different ideas to throw in the pot when she wrote it.

Im going to start the 2nd book tomorrow - well I say start, I have read them before.

Very sad - I saw the film and it didnt even match the book at all.

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The film was a real let-down wasn't it. Didn't portray the atmosphere at all.
I remember reading the original three books first at college, 25 years ago and I couldn't put them down - hooked, completely!

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Anything by Mike Gayle and NOT!!!! The time travellers wife.........don't know what all the fuss was about

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Anybody know any Aussie authors worth reading.

I have been in the library and trying to find modern Aussie authors, especially those that write stories based 'locally' or in Aus.

Mostly they seem to be crime fiction and include Shane Maloney, Peter Corris, Chris Nyst, Gary Disher. Areas include Melbourne, Mornington, Sydney. In addition there is Judy Nunn who writes bigger blockbuster style books based around Aus.

I am getting near to the end of what is available. We can use any of the 'city' libraries ie whitehorse area in Melbourne.

I would prefer modern novels.

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Mao's last dancer. :thumbup: X

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My mum is a huge fan of all of these books too! :)

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The Time Traveller's Wife is absolutely brilliant. I've just read a good one by
Douglas Kennedy called, Leaving the World and I'm now reading Stone's Fall, by Iain Pears, which is intriguing.

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I know what I meant to ask you, have you still got your chipmunks and that little one I sent to you from London?

I loved your website with all your piccies on it:wub:

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Yep, all still going strong. :)

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Try some Bryce Courtenay - a lot of his are set in Aus, though mainly historical.

Kate Grenville is a good one to look at, Tim Winton, Robert Drewe, and Richard Flanagan - his books on Tassie are stunning.

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I am about to start the second book to Flowers in the Attic.:wub:

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I've read a lot of Bryce Courtenay. Some of it's set in Australia and some in Africa. I can honestly say I've enjoyed all of his books.

My favourite is probably Brother Fish even though it is a gigantic book.

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both good authors.

I will read anything by those two, and dean koontz, richard laymon, john saul and robin cook.

Am currently reading a book called Turbulence (bought it at the sallie store) by John J Nance and I am not sure if i like it or not yet but I am loathe to not finish a ook ive started even when its a tad boring

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Also, I have read the whole Jean Auel series about Ayla.....great reading! Not my usual cup of tea but I have read all 5 books about 5 times each.

The twilight series is next on my list (only because I saw the movie though and edward is hot)

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the persimmion tree and its follow up in search of stars are brilliant ;)

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Best book I've ever read is "As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me" by Josef Bauer.
True story about a German POW who escaped from a Siberian labour camp and his trek home across Europe - fantastic read.

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Thanks, I'll be adding those to my list!

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I read the Ayla series many years ago - except the last one: "The Shelters of Stone" published in 2002 (I didn't know it existed). You are right - they are great reading. It's tempting to read them all again.

Also, over the years I've read most of the Wilbur Smith collections. The most recent series from this author being the one starting with "The Burning Shore". I bought it at Heathrow departures a few years back and enjoyed it so much that I couldn't stop until I'd finished the whole series. I remember searching around Singapore for the each installment :)

Another old favourite of mine is James A Michener's "The Drifters".

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Was very lucky yesterday to see the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra perform the musical adaptation of 'The Peasant Prince' the children's version of this book. It was a wonderful performance, I hadn't realised it was inspired by an adult book, will definitely seek it out.



Best book for me, 'The Kiterunner.':thumbsup:

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Its a true story. X

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I have read Virginia Andrews Heaven series they were really good.
At the moment I am reading My Life by Bill Clinton and it is really good so far.
I love Wilbur Smiths River God and Warlock and will read anything about Egypt fact or fiction.

Kerry :D

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Yes, I believe he now lives in Melbourne and was in Adelaide today to see the orchestra perform.:)

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Reading the Mathew Shardlake series second time around by CJ Samson - Dissolution, Dark Fire, Sovereign and Revelation.

Imperium by Robert Harris is another multiple read of mine.

I do like a bit of historical fiction

Azincourt by Bernard Cornwell is a good read too.

These'll keep you going for a few days.

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i`ve read most of bernard cornwalls book and for me its a toss up between the sharpe series and the grail both are brilliant in there own right with teh sharpe series probably more popular due to sean beans input in the telivised series

http://www.bernardcornwell.net/index...e=1&seriesid=6

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Best book i have read so far is the Iceman...Loved everything about it..
Also read all Stuart Macbride, only cause all his books are set in Aberdeen where im from and can totally relate to what hes talking about..

Suzanne

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To Love, Honour & Betray Till Divorce Do Us Part - Kathy Lette

This is def a girls book. About a women who moves to Australia from UK and then the story begins. It was hilarious. My mum and sister have both read it and thought it was very funny too. I couldn't put it down.

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SOunds like fun, i'll have to try it!

Have you read any of Sophie Kinsella's books? The Shopaholic's are fab ;)

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I have the complete set of these books and have read, and re-read them.... they have made a lasting impression as i think of her life at odd times during my own.....

I also have the Flowers in The Attic set which i started years ago at school, and re-discovered them a few years back when i realised there was another book... prefer the Jean Auel books to Virginia Andrews, but they were still good.

I have Wilbur Smith's River God and Warlock but have not read them yet.... was given them from a neighbour...

Ian Rankin's Rebus Series is brilliant if you like crime fiction set in Scotland.... made even better having been to some of the places and bars that have been written about in the books.
and i'm also a fan of Jodi Picoult and James Patterson.... in fact, i just love books!!

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I found an old childrens book 'Adventures of the Wishing Chair'

I had forgotten how nice it was to read a kids book, bringing alive your childhood memories.

We used to pretend we had a magic bed that had wings on each leg - I looked forward to going to bed at night to go in the 'magic bed'.

Kids books - great for escapism.:o

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Just finished the Secret Scripture can't remember the author. Very engrossing and great read.

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Kite runner

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Ha ha I like the sound of the bed with wings!

I recently did a course on hypnosis and one of the exam assignments was to write an inductment (a kind of relaxing story to help induce trance) My script was about a ride on a magic carpet. A bed with wings would be a good idea for a hypnosis inductment!

I recently started reading a series of children's books called The Lone Pine, set in Shropshire. Another good Shropshire set is the Cadfael series, about a sailor who retires to a monastery as gardener, and becomes a detective.

I grew up on William, Biggles, and the Swallows and Amazons series.

I mostly read detective series now, either dark or funny. I am working my way through Shane Maloney, amongst others atm. Set in Melbourne, easy reading and humorous.

:D Q

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I agree - a real good book even though someone gave it to me - I thought 'not my sort of book but I will give it a go' awesome read.:thumbup:

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Cradle and All - James Paterson

Two teenagers on opposite sides of the Atlantic whose lives are in great danger. Both girls are pregnant. Rumours one with the son of God the other the son of Satan. Which is which and is it real?

A real good read - didn't stop until I had finished