Bec’s Comments (group member since Oct 31, 2022)

Bec’s comments from the Aussie Readers group.

Brenda wrote: "It's a problem isn't it Bec, but a nice one 😀"

Definitely a good problem to have!

Oh no, I keep telling myself I'll request less so I can actually read some of the books I've purchased rather than ARCs....but nope, keep going to Netgalley!
Thanks Helen :) And Brenda

Thanks Phrynne. I love Catherine Ryan Hyde.

Claire Stephens debut The Worst Thing I've Ever Done is on Netgalley. I'm looking forward to this one.

Well done Brenda!

Yeah terrible!

Second Chance Station: New flirty and uplifting forbidden romance for 2025 from a bright new voice in rural romance. Perfect for readers of Rachael Johns, Alissa Callen and Stella Quinn. by Renae Black up for request on Netgalley.

Well done Brenda 🙂

Well done Sandy. Looks like you have read a great selection of books.

Brenda wrote: Yes, it's always better! Plus a few of us had things on on the weekend, which dropped the page count a little. But it's fine, as we all read and enjoyed it. That's the most important thing.."

Yeah I think the long weekend didn't help. Lots happening. But everyone managed to squeeze some reading time in, so that's awesome!

Not as many as I would have liked - but it's something...

The Limestone Road - 206 pages
Ciao Bella!: Six Take Italy- 186 pages
The Wrong Brother: A New Adult College Romance - 96 pages

Total = 485 pages

Easier fo just add totals for Friday/Saturday rather than seperate.

The Limestone Road - 206 pages
Ciao Bella!: Six Take Italy - 101 pages

I’ve not been reading as much as I hoped this weekend. Partly as I’ve been struggling with the book I’m reading - The Limestone Road.
I’ve also been listening to an audiobook so will update later today when I get a chance.

Sharon wrote: " Weathering the Storm by Mandy Magro is up for request

Cockatoo Cove by Maya Linnell ..."
I'm like, nope. DO.NOT.REQUEST.ANYMORE until you have read the books you have....then clicked on Weathering the Storm and it's about a TV dating show- I hate watching them but love reading about them....and I'm auto approved....so what's a girl to do.....keep reading I guess.

Yes please

Oh I haven't read it so I hope it becomes available for us all!

Thanks Sharon. I need to read that one for the Rachael Johns book club so I'll request it!

Finished.
Even though I picked easy I found this hard....I think I don't have favourites! I have lots of many likes so I struggled with what's my favourite.

**Summer 2024/2025 Challenge - My Favourite Things**
Duration: 1/12/24 - 28/2/25
Level: Easy (min 2 AAs) = 7 books
7/7
3/2 AA

#1 Your favourite genre - going romance as Goodreads tells me it's one I've read a lot of in 2024
In the Likely Event - finished 20/12/2024

#2 Written by one of your favourite authors
All Downhill From Here: A forced proximity, small town romcom - finished 9/12/2024

#3 Your favourite colour cover - green
- finished 24/1/2025

#4 Your favourite place as the main setting - Australia
Wings Above the Mallee - finished 8/1/2025 - AA

#5 Takes place during your favourite time period - dual timeline
Where the Birds Call Her Name - finished 10/2/2025 - AA

#6 Takes place during your favourite season -summer - Christmas holidays!
The Cinnamon Bun Book Store - finished 26/1/2025

#7 Read a favourite of your choice, that has been on your TBR for at least a year
The Fifth Letter - finished 27/1/2025 - AA

up for request:
The Stranger at the Table: The domestic noir hit of 2025. Poisonous lies, family secrets, addiction and revenge are all on the menu. For readers of Sally Hepworth, Jo Dixon and Ali Lowe by Cassie Hamer

and

Right Way Up by Fiona McCallum

I just got auto approved by Harlequin Australia - so mega excited about that...could be dangerous though - I already request too much :P

I just got an email about the changes to the formats. I’m a kindle reader so no impact to me but I dislike the publishers that don’t send to kindle (Harper Collins Australia -but the UK stream do!) so I feel your pain. Reading on a phone is not enjoyable for me.