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Book 9 for my #TenBeforeTheEnd and one I‘ve had on my shelf since it was long listed for the Women‘s Prize years ago. An entertaining tale based on true events in a whaling community in 1908. The main character Mary is funny and the writing had me laughing out loud a few times. Glad I finally read it!

#NewYearNewBooks #ShipsorSailing a whaling tale that has been on the TBR since it was published in 2016!😱😄

I'm finally on the past 25 pages of this book. Ive taken some time out today to have some rest & alone time & I'm feeling great.This is the perfect Australian coastal book to read & I've been reading it every chance ive had whilst holidaying in QLD.
Im in the perfect spot right now to finish it right here on the beach. I've loved reading this story, her writing is lovely & the family has drawn me in. The love story has kept me wondering too...

Finally arrived in Queensland yesterday arvo. Raining but warm. Everyone's had a dip in the pool already.
I managed to read in the car unbelievably, I was over my usual travel sickness after the first day. But even so, with the constant interruptions of my busy, chatty family I only got through about 65 pages in our 4 days on the road.

Loving this story so far, taking me back to what life was like over 100 years ago with a great sense of humor!

Thanks to @Victoria_Clyne for suggesting to visit the Killer Whale Museum whilst staying at Eden for a night on our way to Queensland. My daughter and I loved it and it's given me a depth of knowledge of the history at Eden whilst I continue on reading my book Rush Oh!
Such a cool experience 🐳

Well who woulda thunk? I began this book this week and downloaded the audiobook for the car as we have left on a 4 day drive from Melbourne to QLD beginning today. I let the men decide & book accommodation on our journey up, as I did the packing.
And can you believe, we are staying in Eden, NSW!!! The very place my book is set in, only in 1908. Look at the whale on the sign of the caravan park we are staying at too.
This is a little bit uncanny.

After browsing a few books this week & not feeling heavy interest in my current read I have been sampling some audiobooks whilst preparing for our holiday, beginning this Friday.
I happened upon the audio version of a book I bought recently having never heard of it before but excited to own.
Well, as soon as it began I felt that certain excitement which comes with "Just Right" books.
Its Australian, historical & well written.
Loving it already!!!

#7days7covers

This was a good story. Somewhat interesting characters with a very interesting plot/setting. I really liked the writing style; it felt like the character was actually speaking to me telling me about her life. The sudden ish changes in topics were confusing sometimes but I did like the little drawings or notes she included, it added a nice personal touch to the story.

But overall, a good, well written story. The audiobook was decent.

My September TBR 😊 #tbr #bookstoread

I thought I would try the Bookcase.club and this is my first delivery. Not sure this is for me, I like picking my own books thoughts?

#deepwater #marchintooz Rush Oh! Is historical fiction about a whaling family in 1908 in New South Wales , still on my TBR.Whaling was very dangerous, but moving lumber up and down the coast wasn‘t so bad ,often whole families lived aboard. The photo is of the family living quarters of steel full rigged ship that moved lumber . Circa 1904 with the wife and most of the comforts of home.Puget Sound .photo by Wilhelm Hester

This book is set in Australia around 1900 and the family are whale hunters. I was not sure about it as don't believe in whale hunting. But it is only a book isn't it!! #bookcover #bookworm #books #bookcrazy #currentread

I thought this book was interesting, and I liked the story, but moved at a little too slow of a pace for me.

I'm still alternating chapters between Rush Oh! And Harry Potter, but the chapters in Rush Oh are much shorter so I'm flying through Harry Potter at a much faster rate. I'm starting Prisoner of Azkaban today and think I'll finish Rush Oh today or tomorrow

I have been having a hard time getting in to books lately, but still have a strong desire to read! I'm going to alternate chapters in these two (Harry Potter always holds my interest, and Rush Oh is for my family book club) before I start packing up my kitchen and going to a birthday party at noon.

I found this book a bit too childish, and a bit lacking in plot. The slightly romantic plot was just uninteresting, I wanted something completely different, darker and more profound.

Going on an #audiowalk I first have to locate the cat and shut him inside the house. Otherwise he risks following us across dangerous roads. 😱

New audiobook, new knitting project (sweater to the left). 👍

#jubilantjuly #bestreadsof2017sofar

5 star historical fiction! Loved this one!

Historical Australian whaling fiction! I am EATING THIS UP!!

Book #2: As a vegetarian going into a book about whaling was a wary venture. But in the hands of our witty narrator, Mary, this journey into the small town world of Australian whaling town, Eden, populated by folklore, family, love, and boiling blubber, is a safe one.

A fantastically enjoyable read filled with humour and affection #readjanuary

This was a lovely read about a whaling season in the early 1900's in Australia and its effect on the teenage narrator and her family. I enjoy books that explore small town family life and this book did that, but the focus was more on the family's struggles and triumphs with whaling, which was interesting. The perfect read for a lazy afternoon. #ERmadlibs

Snow Day!! You know what I will be doing today! #teachersoflitsy #snowday

This is my #januaryTBR. Little bit of romance, early 20th century whale hunting, and some amazing essays by Lindy West. I graduate this semester, so I won't be able to read as much as I'd like. Four more months!! #readjanuary

Trying to sneak in one more book this year! I picked this after reading @valeriegeary 's excellent description 😀

Snugs and kisses.

Starting this one today. So far it's a thrilling whale of a tale with a wonderfully spunky first person narrator who reminds me a little of Flavia de Luce!

So my library totally had this book 😍😍😍🤗🙌 yay!

So my library totally had this book 😍😍😍🤗🙌 yay!

I can't string words together to write a proper review of this book, so instead I'll just tell you some things I did while reading it.

•I sighed out loud a lot.
•I laughed out loud a lot.
•I got a bit sad.
•I pressed the book to my heart and stroked it lovingly.
•I reminisced on my early childhood years spent in a remote part of Australia.
•I had an excellent time, and pondered on why I put off reading this for so long.

In summation: read it. 🐋

The illustrations in this book are so lovely. 🐳

Some enjoyable Sunday reading.

My hubby built this shelf for me. He indulges my fondness for Cinderella & my love of reading. I waited a long time for my prince. He was well worth the wait 💕
@Litsy #shelfie #24in48 #readathon

A beautifully written books full of humour about a whaling family in Eden Australia during the whaling season of 1908. A fascinating glimpse into a part of Australian history that doesn't get mentioned often.

Every time this book mentions the Plover's I have a laugh as the author describes them perfectly. Also don't think I have ever heard of everyone describe a plover so nicely after being swooped at.

This description of the Plover family was spot on and hilarious.

I really wanted to love this but struggled to get into it and stay engaged with it.

I feel ambivalent about this book. The harshness of surviving in Australia seems to sound the same no matter what book you read. The story of the killer whales was interesting, and it was nice to see a different balance between the whites and Aboriginal Australians. Btw plovers are that evil.

Today's reading.