Love books - Love life discussion

I hate when you finish a great series. kind of depressing.
Marjory , I agree but I can't think of our "funny words" lol. I know we have a language of our own don't we

Megan wrote: "it is listed as a modern Australian classic but I didn't enjoy it that much either. I don't think that it reflects Australia accurately either."

So I am very interested to see what I think of this one now ive seen your comments Megan and Marjory. Ive only read one Tim Winton but last night started his Dirt Music. Cloudstreets been on my shelf for ages.

I have dirt music here to, but not ready to start it. I need a break from his style of writing. Although, by the end of cloudstreet I did give it 4 starts.

exactly Marjory, I liked it but it wasn't a classic. not like picnic at hanging rock.
I think I was more disappointed because of all the hype about it. but I did like the book

Megan wrote: "exactly Marjory, I liked it but it wasn't a classic. not like picnic at hanging rock.
I think I was more disappointed because of all the hype about it. but I did like the book"

Picnic at Hanging Rock? Is that an Australian classic? Never heard of it, I'll go check it out. Thanks Megan.

its an oldie, its one pretty much everyone has to read at school. I have never read it but have seen the movie. I've actually been to hanging rock as well. I definitely reccomend "Matthew Flinders Cat" by Bryce Courtenay. its big and can be a not tough going but one of my absolute favs. its set more recently, or even "the story of danny dunn" by the same author.

Finished reading Fatal Liaison by Vicki Tyley

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Just started Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Im about 100 pages in on Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell. Its okay but nothing to rave about so far. Ive seen heaps of hype about this book on booktube and I hope im not going to be terribly disappointed now my expectations have been put up so high

Finished reading The Giver by Lois Lowry

My review :
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finished reading Two Birds by Vicki Tyley

A fantastic short read.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finished reading Call Me Sasha by Geena Leigh

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I am finally readingThe Book Thief. It's different. I tried three times before to et into it and couldn't. This time I could and am liking it.

Marjory wrote: "I am finally readingThe Book Thief. It's different. I tried three times before to et into it and couldn't. This time I could and am liking it."

I'm due to pick this up from the library this week Marjory. I'm looking forward to reading it as I've just recently seen the movie :)

I didn't realize it was a movie. I will have to see it when I'm done. I like to read the book before the movie. I'm really enjoying it, the character development is wonderful.

if I read a book then see the movie I usually feel disappointed with the movie. but I hate doing it the other way. I usually decide if I want to read it or watch it. I will rarely do both

Megan wrote: "if I read a book then see the movie I usually feel disappointed with the movie. but I hate doing it the other way. I usually decide if I want to read it or watch it. I will rarely do both"

If I really like the book, I will see the movie and then criticize it the whole way through. Don't ask me why, its just something weird that I do. But I do get really excited if they do it right. I think I just want to see who it is that portrays the characters and how they do it.

Finished reading The Grass Castle by Karen Viggers I LOVED IT!

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Sharon wrote: "Finished reading The Grass Castle by Karen Viggers I LOVED IT!

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Great! Thank you, I just added to to my list.

I LOVED the Book Thief! But I haven't seen the movie yet. I'm not sure I want to...I take it so personally if a movie doesn't live up to my standards. Haha.

Just finished The Book Thief. I loved it!

I finished Outlander and I'm now in the middle of The Gendarme. I'm learning a lot about the Armenian genocide during WWI. It's sad but very interesting.

Did you like Outlander?

I loved it! I thought the history was fascinating and I fell in love with the characters. I highly recommend it!

Marjory wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Finished reading The Grass Castle by Karen Viggers I LOVED IT!

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/sho..."

You're welcome Marjory, I hope you enjoy it :)

Marjory wrote: "Just finished The Book Thief. I loved it!"

Glad you enjoyed it Marjory, I'll be starting it on Saturday :)

I read it a couple of years ago. I loved it too. Are you going to keep reading the series?

Sharon wrote: "Marjory wrote: "Just finished The Book Thief. I loved it!"

Glad you enjoyed it Marjory, I'll be starting it on Saturday :)"

A first it's hard to get used to the writing style, but then you find you can't put it down.

Marjory wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Marjory wrote: "Just finished The Book Thief. I loved it!"

Glad you enjoyed it Marjory, I'll be starting it on Saturday :)"

A first it's hard to get used to the writing style, but..."

I agree about the writing style. In fact, I've talked to a few people who couldn't get past it and didn't want to continue reading it. It's definitely something different, but I thought it was so worth it.

MaryKate wrote: "Marjory wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Marjory wrote: "Just finished The Book Thief. I loved it!"

Glad you enjoyed it Marjory, I'll be starting it on Saturday :)"

A first it's hard to get used to the wr..."
Definately, it took me three tries before I finally read it. It's been in my stack for a couple of years.

Finished reading The Darkest Hour by Katherine Howell

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finished reading Hades by Candice Fox I LOVED IT!

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finished reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak . AMAZING!

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finished reading The Yearning by Kate Belle

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finished reading Rabbit-Proof Fence: The True Story of One of the Greatest Escapes of All Time by Doris Pilkington

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

thanks deidre. they sound great. I might have to add them to my tbr