Sharing another FB post... more of the books I‘ve loved and over the years I have tried to read as many books written by these amazing authors! For me they are all ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reads! #historicalfiction #literature

Finally reading this long time TBR pile historical thriller/ gothic horror...😊 100 pages in and loving it. Set in 1896 New York it has murder, evil...and some great characters...❤️❤️❤️ #historical fiction #serialkiller

Second round of much loved books ❤️❤️❤️📚📙

I recently had fun sharing some much loved books on FB. I always enjoy seeing what everyone‘s recommended reading is so thought I would share here before I discard the photo. Highly recommend them all!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #favouritebooks

I can't find anything to recommend this book. I didn't like the writing, the story or the main character! I think it's a memoir.....about a shallow, sex obsessed young would-be writer.....I did however very much enjoy the comments from my other postal markup team members @thegreensofa @LapReader @CarolynM and I feel like we need to get together for coffee/wine to complete our literary review in person😂❤️ #LMPBC #GroupZ #ozgroup

Wonderful book! The story of the residents of 10 Dulcimer Street, London leading up to WW11. Ordinary lives, trials and tribulations, relationships told in wonderful detail. My only complaint is when I got to the last page... it was missing!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#literaryfiction #lovelondon

Just finished this book for the #ozpostalmarkup thanks Allissa @LapReader 😍 I thought it was great..the story of 3 anthropologists in the wilds of New Guinea..based on real people..fascinating descriptions of the lives of the tribes..hints of a love story..I will get it off to you soon @thegreensofa xxxxx

Back from my travels...jet lagged ..straight into my next book for our #litsypostalmarkup Euphoria by Lily King. Hoping to get it read over the weekend and sent off early next week! @LapReader @CarolynM @thegreensofa

I am sorry I have been off line for over a week but I am travelling through Iceland and my reading has taken a back seat...Such amazing scenery..a lesson in geology and geography. They have volcanoes, mud pools, hot springs, geysers, snow, ice... it‘s like a Game of Thrones episode🤗

A few days in Dublin, Ireland meant a visit to see the Trinity College Library and The Book of Kells. The library is amazing, dating back to 1712. I could not take a photo of the book of Kells unfortunately! #oztraveller #library

Loved this bookshop in Oslo, Norway 🇳🇴 Piled with books. Love looking in bookshops on my travels 😍 Norwegians have one of the highest literacy levels in the world😍
#oztraveller

🌻The Magic Faraway Tree❤️
🌻Anything by Janet Evanovich 😂
🌻The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins🔮
🌻My favourite meal... eggs, bacon , English muffins and tea🥐
Thanks for the tag @CarolynM @Eggs
#wondrouswednesday😍

A day of rest on the ship after a pretty hectic but amazing travel schedule. For me a day at sea means a chance to read my book ....London Belongs to Me, which I am loving right from the first page! I might squeeze in a cocktail too😂🤗

I had to buy this book which explains the complex history of Russian rulers, wars and tragedy. I have been blown away by my travels to Saint Petersburg. I want to learn more. #russia #travel

I really wanted to love this book. I did really like the writing , but I found the story confusing and perhaps because I am travelling I needed something more engaging. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me

Here is Wonderful Wonderful Copenhagen, Hans Christian Anderson‘s Little Mermaid and The Queens Library at the Palace. Squeezing in some reading between the sightseeing in this gorgeous city❤️

Stop over in Tokyo on way to Europe. Loved these beautiful Origami book marks..so much work in making them!!! Tokyo is vibrant, hot and humid. Love it😍Reading Ali Smith‘s Autumn..which I am not so sure about😬

Night shift reading hopefully tonight all going well📚The Bridge which is my current #litsypostalmarkup . I am hoping to finish it before I go on holidays in 4 days to Scandinavia😍

For the first time this winter it‘s cold here and I have my reading spot in front of the fire. It‘s Saturday night and I have the house to myself. Enjoying the quiet moments and The Bridge📚💕Hope your having a lovely weekend🤗

Thanks @CarolynM I received your book today and am about to get started❤️📚
Thanks also for the lovely pin and chocolate to enjoy whilst I read.
I‘m gradually adapting to writing in the books😬
#litsypostalmarkup #round6 #groupz #aussiegroup @LapReader @thegreensofa

I am wondering why I have never read any of Kerry Greenwood‘s Phryne Fisher Mysteries before this. What a great character she is. Lovely light reading/ listening experience😍I loved the voice of Stephanie Daniel telling this story. #cozycrime #ozfiction

Thanks for tagging me 💕Anna @Erofan
📚I use very few social media platforms..I keep up with family and friends on Facebook
📚I grew up in the 60-70's, pen-pals were popular and I had lots! I still correspond with Jo my English pen pal. We have met up on our travels. Our English class wrote to their English class in 1973! Love getting letters❤️
📚Reading, gardening, quilting
📚Painting, yoga and mindfulness
#hellothursday @wanderinglynn

This book began as an article published in an Australian newspaper and received so much acclaim that it has been expanded into a book. It investigates the roots of misogyny with some historical context, the development of patriarchy, talks about rape, Weinstein, Trump and the development of the #MeToo movement. The women victims of violence world wide is mind boggling! This book is compassionate. He urges men to embrace sensitivity and respect and

My latest book buys to add to the growing pile 🤣Some Litsy inspired books and a much recommended Australian non-fiction book- Dark Emu which is a must read I think. Happy Sunday reading😊📚

It‘s late Wednesday here, so hoping for a #wondrouswednesday for you all. Thanks @julesG for tagging me😍. Thanks @Eggs 😘
📚My island would have my family pictured. It would be a colourful slightly disorganised garden 🤣
📚Litsy Goodreads Spotify
📚Cheese Vegetables Nuts
📚My hubby and 3 sons last summer
📚 @Aimeesue @LapReader @Cathythoughts
Happy reading😍

Knepp in West Surrey England is a 3,500 acre farm where herds of animals roam free and rare species have returned to the restored habitat. An inspirational and thought provoking story.
It would be a wonderful place to visit.
Highly recommended reading for a lover of nature💕
#memoir #Hope #vision

Just finished listening to this retelling of Shakespeare‘s Hamlet by Ian McEwan and I thought it was really clever. The story is told by a very well spoken child in utero!!
I thought it was funny and I loved the descriptive writing. I would now like to read another Shakespearean retelling ❤️ #retelling #hamlet #literature

Excited to be heading to our local library today to see three Australian authors speak about crime writing 😍 It‘s a panel discussion so should be fascinating!
#crime #ozfiction

Loved reading the correspondence between Helen in New York and workers at a book shop in London. Later she visits this wonderful city and explores the historical and literary places that make it so special.
“If you happen to pass by 84 Charing Cross Road, kiss it for me. I owe it so much”
Is it still there? I know the bookshop is shut. Something for me to find when I go to London🙏🏼
#literature #history #london

Loved A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Loved the main characters. Loved seeing them grow and cope with very difficult conditions. Loved the community of Brooklyn. It‘s quiet but packs a punch😍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Now to travel to West Sussex UK for the story of a conservation project 📚🌲💕

Listening to Tim Winton is a real privilege. The Turning is a book of his short stories vaguely connected. The language is simple and real...his descriptions of the coastline, townships and the people inhabiting them are beautiful. At times it‘s harsh, funny or sad. He makes a great walking companion along my road on a sunny winters day 🤗 🇦🇺#ozliterature #literaryfiction #audiowalk

Sometimes you read a book that you know is special. At the moment I‘m lucky enough to be reading 2. 😍. I don‘t want to do anything else but read ❤️📚

These are my #top6reads for the year...top 4 pictured which I gave ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ add Shell by Kristina Olson and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John Le Carre which I gave ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. I am on track with my Goodreads Challenge of 50 books and loving all the Litsy influence!!
Thanks everyone💕💕
Thanks @Cinfhen ❤️

I just received my gorgeous #makerswap gift package from @LapReader lovely Allissa ❤️
The books look fab and I haven‘t read any of them! The homemade pin cushion and key ring is so cute. I will love using the colouring in book. I also loved the messages that came with each parcel😘😘 Thanks so much for organising this swap @LibrarianRyan

Apsolutely loving this book. Still getting used to writing in it for the #litsypostalmarkup #round6 My son said “ Mum are you writing in that book...that‘s a sin” 🤣🤣My husband (farmer and self proclaimed barista😊) made me a lovely coffee to have whilst reading...

This was between a so-so and a pick for me. The story was engaging enough for me to complete. It was atmospheric. It was a story told by many narrators which was confusing at times. I think listening to the different voices as an audiobook helped with sorting out who was doing what😬 #audiobook #audiowalking

I really enjoyed this book and I am not a fantasy reader. I liked the 2 main characters policeman Peter Grant and Detective Nightingale. It‘s funny and clever. There are ghosts and vampires. But for me the main character is London😍 It was my first OS destination and I love it. 🌟🌟🌟🌟👻☠️

Hi girls...starting my book this week...This is my first #impbc #round6 #groupz book swap. So looking forward to reading this wonderful varied collection of books our team has chosen🇦🇺📚Writing in the books will be another new experience for me

My #makerswap is finished and ready to send @LibrarianRyan 😊📚I will pop it in the mail before Friday. Really enjoyed making it for my mystery recipient to open July 4❤️ Fingers crossed the Australian postal service will think the same😬🤣

Thanks @EadieB for the tag!
📚Reading Rivers Of London, a fun read and listening to Into the Water by Paula Hawkins which I have yet to make my mind up about!
📚Listening to All about Agatha and The Bookshelf as podcasts. The first is a discussion of Agatha Christie‘s novels, the second about books in general. Also The Teachers Pet.
📚I bought my son American Gods by Neil Gaiman which I have not yet read.
#weekendreads
@rachelsbrittain

A book delivery from my fav Sydney book shop Abbeys😍 I needed to order my book for the #LMPBC group. I chose A Tree Grows in Brooklyn which I have wanted to read for ages. Of course I had to order King Leopolds Ghost and 84 Charing Cross Road which are #litsyrecommendations 😍 plus some historical fiction. The Library Book is a gift from my well-read neighbour and we plan to read and compare notes😊 Happy weekend reading💕

📚My oldest friend is Helen. We met at a school fete when I was 11. We have stayed best friends, living together, being each other‘s bridesmaids, supporting each other in bringing up our children. Here we are on my nurses graduation day in 1982!
📚Definitely Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia
📚The smell of musk reminds me of summer in the pool as kids eating musk sticks
📚Circe which was 3 ⭐️ for me
📚#wonderouswednesday
@Eggs

Bit of stitching, bit of reading whilst family watching the World Cup cricket make for a relaxing Sunday evening. 100 pages in and finding Rivers of London is a fun and easy read!!

Unfortunately for me Circe was a mediocre read ☹️ It just never engaged me and I felt myself wishing for it to finish so I could start something new. Sorry to all those who loved it 😬I had heard so much about it that it did not live up to my expectations.

Thanks @Pricel101 for the tag!
🌷I must be the only Aussie ever not to have a Nic-name! 🤣
🌷The tagged book which my boys loved growing up😍
🌷Love reading book reviews but too much hype about a book can put me off😬
🌷I don‘t buy a book based on its cover usually, but shy away from books with dull covers
#wonderouswednesday @Eggs Have a great day😊

A gorgeous sunny winters day for an #audiowalk here. Listening to David Baldacci as I walked and then a coffee reading Circe. Lovely way to spend my morning.

Finished The Overstory. Wow what a powerful novel. Needs to be a slow absorbing read..very well written. My main thoughts being surrounded by native bush and nut orchard on our farm Is that I have always loved trees, but I think I will look at them with fresh eyes now. Definitely 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #literaryfiction #ecoliterature #savetheplanet

1. Current read is The Overstory and listening to The Women In the Castle by Jessica Shattuck...both wonderful🤗
2. Circe (tagged) is next on the list😍 Very much looking forward to reading it.
3. Last book recommended to my friend was Lanny which I‘m sure she will enjoy.
#weekendreads
Thank you @rachelsbrittain 🌷Happy weekend reading everyone🤗

I have needed to read The Overstory more slowly to fully appreciate its message and complexity. It‘s such an important story. As a lover of trees it‘s also heartbreaking.
I‘m sitting in front of our wood stove feeling sad about burning the logs. They are at least the off cuts from our pecan orchard ❤️🌲#literaryfiction #ecofiction

Finally finding some time to work on my Litsy #makerswap !! Exciting to plan something for my swap partner. The cooler weather here means I can work in my crafty space in our loft (too hot in summer) It‘s a great place for reading, crafting or listening to podcasts without interruption by family activities 😊Lots of other projects on the go between reading commitments❤️