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This book is so good!!! I couldn‘t put it down

Have gardened for HOURS and now it‘s time to read in the tub ( sharkie my reading buddy agrees)

Next up ( I love a good dedication)

Finished this one while eating breakfast, had to know what happened. I think the best part of this book was the setting. You can just feel the heat, the dust and drynesses as you read this novel. Well written; I preferred the last half of the book.

“The rumors were fed well...and grew fat and solid. They sprouted legs and heads, and they never died.”

ERMAHGERD, how did I not know this was turned into a movie?! 😱

Made a quick stop at a new (to me) used bookstore and found these 3 that have been on my list to acquire for quite some time. #bookhaul #usedbooks

Set in a small Australian town during an epic drought (the dry), multiple murders cause total mistrust of pretty much everyone. Aaron Falk, a federal investigator living in Melbourne, returns to this hometown that he and his father left years ago. Told in two timelines, we learn that so many people have secrets that see the light of day (or not) during the investigation. I heard that you could feel the heat…you do.

I really enjoyed this Audiobook. Perfect for my drives to and from school to drop off and pick up the kids.

Pretty good. I am not sure it lives up to "a secret on every page" like NYT wrote but still an interesting read that I found hard to put down.

I liked this, but given all the hype, I expected to like it more. Still good, and looking forward to reading more by this author.

Just finished and I really enjoyed this read! Based in Australia, a struggling town comes to grips with a murder and suspicion from a past murder. The characters were interesting and each played a vital role in the discoveries. I was drawn to the Authors writing style in the first page which is rare for me. I found this at the Old Book Barn in Forsyth, Illinois. Great Read! Now onto another Jane Harper…The Lost Man.

THIS was a fabulous read. Terrific mystery and characters, and an exceptionally evocative setting in Australia. Highly recommended if you like literary thrillers. And I see there‘s another book in the series; I already have it on hold at the library. Another of my goals reached for #OutstandingOctober; this was my #DoubleSpin. @TheAromaofBooks

Yep, o guessed correctly!

Speedy read, some superlative descriptions and a little predictable.
I liked the setting and the male lead. Also the way in which back stories were introduced.

Page 224 and I reckon I know who dunit...

Not my typical choice of story but chosen by a book club.

This book is exactly the opposite of a #hurricane but the weather is definitely part of the story. #conflictedworlds

The river isn‘t raging because of a hurricane either, just a couple days of hard rain.

This book is exactly the opposite of a #hurricane but the weather is definitely part of the story. #conflictedworlds

The river isn‘t raging because of a hurricane either, just a couple days of hard rain.

Book 92

I listened to The Dry. It's a detective story about two cold murder cases. It is not my favorite Jane Harper novel; the setting was less integral to the plot than I'd hoped. It wasn't exceedingly engaging, and the characters weren't compelling. Maybe it would have been better to read than listen to. ⭐⭐⭐

Book 17 2021 - I finished this one on my hammock this evening. Although I found some of the subject matter difficult to read the writing was exceptional and I will definitely be picking up more by this author. I highly recommend this book but there is a trigger warning for harm to children. Another book ticked off #booked2021 #setinaustralia

I can see why people like this book.

I just saw The Dry at the theater and thought it was a great adaptation. I will read anything Jane Harper writes, but now I'm ready for more Aaron Falk!

I am finally getting back on my reading track after a couple of months in the weeds. I have some catching up to do!!And next up for #booked2021 is The Dry for #setinaustralia I have to admit I‘m really struggling with this one even though it is very well written due to the nature of the crime. But I‘m persevering!

If my pain meds want to wear off early and wake me up, at least it was a cool morning after a storm. If I can‘t sleep then I will start my day with a new read and an organic cinnamon chai hot tea. Picked this book, because I saw the movie is available to stream.

Eep got a screener! 🍿

I think that I had hyped this up in my head a lot from reading "Force of Nature" first so that's on me but I did like this one overall but I stand by that she has a way o f writing which is why I'm going to keep reading her books ❤⁠
#tbrreadingchallenge #ReadingWomanChallenge #popsugarreadingchallenge

Falk received a letter informing him that his friend died with a remark: “Luke lied, you lied. Be at the funeral”. After 20 years, he will visit his hometown which is facing the worst drought ever. During his visit, Falk will discovered some secrets about his past and Luke‘s death.
Short. Fast reading. Many twists. I thought that I knew some twists coming, in some of them, I was very wrong which I loved it more👍 Ready for BK2. 4⭐️

This was well-written, with several good twists. The dark secrets surrounding the 20 year old mystery subplot hurt my heart. I didn‘t figure out the solution to the current-day mystery, which I appreciated. I really enjoyed the location of this #setinaustralia crime novel. I realized I haven‘t read much set there. I hope there are more books with Aaron Falk. I like his character. #booked2021

Finished in 2 days! This sucked me in and I devoured it. It was a good mystery (well two) about a cop called back to his hometown to face the murder of a friend. The cop is also hiding secrets of his own and isn‘t welcome back to town. This is set in my gf home country of Australia so I was excited. I feel that the country & landscape itself was a character. Recommended for a mostly non grisly crime novel.

Getting ready for the 24 in 48 readathon this weekend!
I've been looking forward to it all week so I'm starting it hoping to finish the tagged book 🎊📚🎉

 @24in48

Love this book. Great characters, lots of intrigue and captures the regional Australian in a brutal drought. I finished this in a few days so it truly is a genuine page turner. I can‘t wait to see the movie 👍👍👍

📽 All the Ways Home by Elsie Chapman. The Dry by Jane Harper
📽 Breakfast at Tiffany‘s, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Martian
📽 The Shining by Stephen King because of Friends. (I remember telling my friend I understood why Joey put it in the freezer) 😆

#weekendreads

Bk9 of #JumpStart2021 #Australian #Booked2021 #SetInAustralia #ReadingWomenChallenge #RuralSetting #NerdReading2021 #TwoWordTitle #PickYourPoison #AboutAFarmer #52BookClubChallenge #AudiobookChallenge #AussieAuthor21 #BeachcomberChallenge #Shotgun #Book2MovieRC #Pageathon #CloakDaggerChal #ReadItAgainSam #PennyPerPage #342cents & #BookspinBingo is done!A reread of a new Aussie classic,this time on audio,it‘s still one of the best debuts I‘ve read.

#JumpStart2021 #AustraliaDay🇦🇺 On this scorching Australia Day(44C in the shade in my yard today!) I‘m hibernating in my aircon, listening to the audiobook of one of the best Aussie crime debut novels in the last twenty years. I wish I was at the beach but apparently capacity(restrictions🙄)was reached before 10am at most waterways. I probably would‘ve melted before reaching the car anyway! Happy Aussie day my fellow littens!

Really enjoyed this! I felt guilty having a shower for longer than 3 minutes. Loved the movie! It was the same, but different! Brilliant aussie story!
I usually prefer to watch the movie after i've read a book but it was interesting to find the subtle differences!

The Dry was the first book I stacked on my TBR list on Litsy. Now after three years, I have finally started reading it.

Reminded me of your latest post about getting to a book in about four years! 😁 @Tanisha_A

#currentlyreading #Australia #thriller

Yay! Book mail. 📦📫📚❤️

This book had me hooked from the start! I love a good murder mystery and this one checked all the boxes 😊 It was on @LapReader #newyearwhodis list and I completely understand why! Great writing and story telling. I'm going to read the second book in the series next.. doesn't sound as intriguing to me but I'm still excited to see 😁📖
@monalyisha

Just saw the cinema version of The Dry by Jane Harper. Was very happy with the adaptation, which was a huge relief. I love this book so much, it was the novel I chose for my #LitMail around-the-world book club, the author writes the Aussie bush so well and the movie definitely lived up to the job of making the drought feel like it‘s own character. 8.5/10🙌

3 of 2021. A federal agent returns to his hometown investigating a murder/suicide. Secrets from the past have a way of coming to light. Good thriller! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#aaronfalkseries #thriller

#wondrouswednesday Thanks for the tag @EadieB

1. I am currently listening to the tagged book. I am reading The Hollow Places.
2. The Guest List by Lucy Foley.
3. Lady Midnight (Cassandra Clare) Instinct (Sherrilyn Kenyon) Wanderlust (Danielle Steel) That‘s what I got at the moment.😁

Awesome thriller read 9.5/10

This Australian mystery is good. Very good. In fact, it‘s been awhile since I‘ve read a mystery that I was able to get completely caught up in. Can‘t wait to read the next Aaron Falk book, and anything else Jane Harper has written/will write. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to @Mitch for her recent post about the movie version (🤞🏻it becomes available in North America) and @vivastory for his comment to me on that post. I read this book now because of you 😊

It‘s Sunday, and the last day of my vacation ☹️ I plan to do nothing much today except read 📚

Aaron Falk is a federal agent. He returns to his childhood home to attend a funeral and stays to look into the deaths as a favor. Of course there is an old mystery concerning him and he his often harassed as he works both cases. Last minute reveals and a near explosive ending ratchet up the tension. The narrator added to the strength of the setting and plot. Well done. So good to read a solid mystery. Feeling good so 5⭐️s. 😀

Thank you so much Tracey!!! I think I‘ll do the facial mask and eye mask tonight while I‘m partying with Fiona and Felix!! The card is beautiful and the books look really good!! You‘re awesome!! ❤️💞❤️💞

#LitsyLove

Just finished this great thriller happening in the farmlands of Australia during the worst drought in a very long while. Loved it from the first opening sentences to the end. Multiple mysteries, great characters. Definitely a pick!
This is Aaron Falk #1 so not really a progress, more of a start of a new series but hope it counts for #ProgressItDecember.
Also, no progress towards my #BookSpin but hope to have at least a #BookSpinBingo soon.

Looking forward to this- in the current circumstances not sure what the release is going to look like ....

#booktoscreen

Today's colour is cosy orange and this looked like a good match. #12Coloursofchristmas 11 pts #MerryReaders #WinterGames2020
@Clwojick