I've just finished Tuscan Rose by Belinda Alexandra.
It's set in Italy from just after WW1 to the end of WW2, and her main character is a woman who was orpahned as a baby.
I've read several of her books now...White Gardenia, Wild lavender..very well written and researched.
Only one problem, once I start one, I can't put it down!
Belinda Alexandra is Australian. I also like to read books set in Australia, fiction or non fiction.
-- Edited by Beth54 on Thursday 5th of July 2012 07:06:35 PM
barina said
08:43 PM Jul 5, 2012
Is anyone currently "Fifty Shades of Grey"?????
Just thought I would ask....
Happywanderer said
09:18 PM Jul 5, 2012
A friend of mine read it a couple of weeks ago. Loved it so much she's now on to the sequels. I nearly bought them in BigW last week after her glowing report, but thought I would get a few I have here read first. BigW 9.98 a book.
Delta18 said
09:46 PM Jul 5, 2012
I'm half way through reading Kitty Kelley's 'His Way: The Unauthorized Biography Of Frank Sinatra'.
Cheers
rockylizard said
11:02 PM Jul 5, 2012
Gday...
I mainly read biographies or autobiographies - I love stories about real people - not famous people necessarily ... but real people and usually Australians of any era. Otherwise I read non-fiction.
I am reading An Indelible Stain by Henry Reynolds at the moment. I also love his book Why weren't we told.
Cheers - John
bill12 said
12:37 AM Jul 6, 2012
Lord of the Rings,again, again, again,..............
rockylizard said
02:08 AM Jul 6, 2012
Beth54 wrote:
Only one problem, once I start one, I can't put it down!
Gday...
I once read a book about anti-gravity and I couldn't put that down
Cheers - John
Happywanderer said
02:24 AM Jul 6, 2012
I've read White Gardenia Beth, but not the other two. Absolutely loved it. Must keep an eye out for them.
jules47 said
02:53 AM Jul 6, 2012
rockylizard wrote:
Beth54 wrote:
Only one problem, once I start one, I can't put it down!
Gday...
I once read a book about anti-gravity and I couldn't put that down
Cheers - John
John - loved that!!!! and love your avatar!
Beth54 said
03:21 AM Jul 6, 2012
Happywanderer wrote:
I've read White Gardenia Beth, but not the other two. Absolutely loved it. Must keep an eye out for them.
There are other titles too Marj, I just can't recall the names atm.
Happywanderer said
04:07 AM Jul 6, 2012
I just checked on Ebay Beth, saw there was other titles. Will keep an eye out in the op shops. Got a great little book at the bundy Market the other day. "Wildlife in the Suburbs" by Densey Clyne, a lady who used to be on Tv back in the 70s or 80s. An interesting read about all the Australian Wildlife she has come across.
Beth54 said
12:33 PM Jul 6, 2012
Happywanderer wrote:
I just checked on Ebay Beth, saw there was other titles. Will keep an eye out in the op shops. Got a great little book at the bundy Market the other day. "Wildlife in the Suburbs" by Densey Clyne, a lady who used to be on Tv back in the 70s or 80s. An interesting read about all the Australian Wildlife she has come across.
The name is familiar, just can't picture the face. I'll have to google her.
Plodnalong said
05:37 AM Jul 8, 2012
Been reading heavy stuff recently on my Kindle: Richard Dawkins; The God Delusion. Absolutely loved Bill Bryson's 'Downunder' though and would recommend it to anyone. Andy
Travel Bug said
05:16 PM Jul 9, 2012
rockylizard wrote: I mainly read biographies or autobiographies - I love stories about real people - not famous people necessarily ... but real people and usually Australians of any era. _______________________________________________________________
Me too...with a (very occasional) fiction book thrown in.
Cheers. Pam.
pauline said
05:51 PM Jul 9, 2012
Just finished a Lynda La Plante called Deadly Intent and thoroughly enjoyed it , it is the first one of hers I have read.
Beth54 said
06:08 PM Jul 9, 2012
pauline wrote:
Just finished a Lynda La Plante called Deadly Intent and thoroughly enjoyed it , it is the first one of hers I have read.
I read Lynda La Plantes Red Dalia quite a while ago. It's still on my bookshelf so I must have enjoyed it, can't remember. If I don't like them I put them in the St Vinnies bin.
nomadic1 said
12:39 AM Jul 11, 2012
Currently reading Anna Funder 'All That I Am". It's won lots of literary prizes and stuff - including this year's Booker prize (I think that's the name of the big one) - so I was hesitant to read it because my taste rarely accords with the critics. But a friend of mine with similar tastes to me raved about it so I decided to brave - and I'm so glad I did.
pauline said
02:39 AM Jul 11, 2012
Do other people find it really hard to get into a new book after you have just finished a book you have really enjoyed..........I do.
NeilandRaine said
04:01 AM Jul 11, 2012
I read for pure escapism. Micheal Connoly, Robert Crais, Lee Child (cant believe Tom Cruise is playing Jack Reacher) I just read 17 books by Janette Evanovic. Pure garbage but great for a chuckle and escape. One for the money was number one and a movie of it was released a few months back.
valnrob said
01:26 AM Jul 12, 2012
I have read 'Fifty shades of grey' hot...hot.....hot
BohemianGypsy said
04:28 PM Jul 12, 2012
pauline wrote:
Do other people find it really hard to get into a new book after you have just finished a book you have really enjoyed..........I do.
Definitely Pauline. I sometimes cannot pick up another book for two weeks or more. If I read a good trilogy and I finally finish the last book I virtually sulk for a few days because I didn't want it to end. . . .how is that for weird??
I've just finished Tuscan Rose by Belinda Alexandra.
It's set in Italy from just after WW1 to the end of WW2, and her main character is a woman who was orpahned as a baby.
I've read several of her books now...White Gardenia, Wild lavender..very well written and researched.
Only one problem, once I start one, I can't put it down!
Belinda Alexandra is Australian. I also like to read books set in Australia, fiction or non fiction.
-- Edited by Beth54 on Thursday 5th of July 2012 07:06:35 PM
Is anyone currently "Fifty Shades of Grey"?????
Just thought I would ask....
I nearly bought them in BigW last week after her glowing report, but thought I would get a few I have here read first. BigW 9.98 a book.
I'm half way through reading Kitty Kelley's 'His Way: The Unauthorized Biography Of Frank Sinatra'.
Cheers
Gday...
I mainly read biographies or autobiographies - I love stories about real people - not famous people necessarily ... but real people and usually Australians of any era. Otherwise I read non-fiction.
I am reading An Indelible Stain by Henry Reynolds at the moment. I also love his book Why weren't we told.
Cheers - John
Gday...
I once read a book about anti-gravity and I couldn't put that down
Cheers - John
John - loved that!!!! and love your avatar!
There are other titles too Marj, I just can't recall the names atm.
Got a great little book at the bundy Market the other day. "Wildlife in the Suburbs" by Densey Clyne, a lady who used to be on Tv back in the 70s or 80s. An interesting read about all the Australian Wildlife she has come across.
The name is familiar, just can't picture the face. I'll have to google her.
Andy
rockylizard wrote:
I mainly read biographies or autobiographies - I love stories about real people - not famous people necessarily ... but real people and usually Australians of any era.
_______________________________________________________________
Me too...with a (very occasional) fiction book thrown in.
Cheers. Pam.
I read Lynda La Plantes Red Dalia quite a while ago. It's still on my bookshelf so I must have enjoyed it, can't remember. If I don't like them I put them in the St Vinnies bin.
I just read 17 books by Janette Evanovic. Pure garbage but great for a chuckle and escape. One for the money was number one and a movie of it was released a few months back.
Definitely Pauline. I sometimes cannot pick up another book for two weeks or more. If I read a good trilogy and I finally finish the last book I virtually sulk for a few days because I didn't want it to end. . . .how is that for weird??
Michelle