Welcome to WWW Wednesday! This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at Should be Reading and revived here on Taking on a World of Words. Just answer the three questions below and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. No blog? No problem! Just leave a comment with your responses. Please, take some time to visit the other participants and see what others are reading. So, let’s get to it!
The Three Ws are:
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?
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Currently reading: Still holding on Harry Potter y el misterio del príncipe (Half-Blood Prince) by J.K. Rowling. I’m hoping to pick it up gain soon but I’ve been moving slowly through physical books lately.
I’m back to A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin on audio. I actually have the eaudio and the CD audio right now but I’m going to stick to eaudio so I can listen to it more for a while. I’ll probably switch back and forth a few times before I finish it, haha.
So far, I’ve really enjoyed Norwegian by Night by Derek B. Miller. The main character, Sheldon it great and I really enjoy the parts he narrates. Maybe I’ll get a bit more reading done on my mini-vacation next week.
I was at my in-laws when I finished my ebook and the next one available was In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson. I’m a big fan of Larson’s so I’m excited to read this one. I owned a copy but lent it to a co-worker who got fired before he returned it to me! I think it’s never coming back so the ebook is a good option.
Recently finished: Waiting for Easter dinner to be reading, I finished Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut. I know it took me a long time but I’m just happy to have finished it. I liked it but didn’t love it. I gave it 3 out of 5 stars. Review to come!
In order to meet the deadline of tomorrow, I flew through Brooklyn by Colm Toibin. I’ll post my review tomorrow but know I really liked it but found the ending a little disappointing. I’m looking forward to watching the movie soon because I think I’ll really enjoy the story
Reading Next: I had book club meeting on Monday and we got our next book, Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith. I’m not usually big on thrillers but they tend to be fast reads. I’m not sure if this will be a physical or audiobook for me so we’ll see how this plays out.
Leave a comment with your link and a comment (if you’re so inclined). Take a look at the other participant links in the comments and look at what others are reading.
Have any opinions on these choices?
Until next time, write on.
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So sad to hear that your copy of In Garden of Beasts is lost to the co-worker and also that you flew through Brooklyn – I’ll be looking out for your review of that one! Here is my post for this Wednesday https://cleopatralovesbooks.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/this-week-in-books-march-30/
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I’m writing the review tonight to post tomorrow. I’ll link to it next week as well. Happy Wednesday!
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I like the sound of Child 44. I might have to look that up for myself.
Here’s my post: https://keysandopenmind.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/www-and-wippet-wednesday-30-march-2016/
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I hope you like it. It’s not my usual read but it sounds fun. Happy Wednesday!
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I used to loan books to people but now I don’t do it anymore. My books are precious!
Here’s my post: https://bookishsya.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/my-week-in-books-4/
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Here here! I’m really nervous about it now. Happy Wednesday!
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I never thought about listening to the George R. R. Martin books, might give that a try as I need a reminder of what happens in them.
My post this week: https://anomtr.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/this-week-im-reading-30-03-2016/
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It would be great for that, too. It’s a lot to take in the first time through. Happy Wednesday!
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I read Child 44 quite a while ago now and remember thinking that it wouldn’t really be my kind of book but I really enjoyed it. I hope you do too. I’ll be looking out for your review of Brooklyn.
Here’s my WWW Wednesday post:
https://rathertoofondofbooks.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/www-wednesdays-30-march-2016/
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Glad you enjoyed Child 44. I’m hopeful that it will be a good book for my book club. Happy Wednesday!
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Hi, Sam! I’m thinking of reading Brooklyn too but I guess not anytime soon.
Here’s my WWW: https://thefuninreadingbooks.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/www-wednesday-march-30-2016/
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I hope you’re able to find a copy, I really enjoyed the characters. Happy Wednesday!
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I’ve heard great things about Child 44 but have never been too sure it would be my kind of book. Will be interested to see how you get on.
Here’s my WWW
https://iwuvbooks.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/www-wednesday-30th-march-2016/
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I was just able to start it and so far it’s a bit slow. I’m sure it will pick up when I get into the plot. Happy Wednesday!
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I don’t think I can pick any more Larson just yet; as interesting as Dead Wake was it took some reading. I applaud you for taking on more!
I saw Child 44 on another blog recently (Kelly’s Rambling’s I think) and it looked like my kind of read…I see the movie is also on Netflix too 🙂
Here’s my WWW – http://bookboodle.co.uk/2016/03/30/www-wednesday-march-30th
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I’m looking forward to jumping to the movie when I finish the book. I love seeing what a movie producer thought of what I read. Happy Wednesday!
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Yeah it’s good to compare and contrast…until you realise they’ve changed bits you really liked from the book and then you’re up in arms!!! 🙂
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Slaughterhouse-Five done! 🙂 And I’m really glad you liked Brooklyn. It’ll be interesting to see how closely the film follows the book.
Child 44 was also adapted (with Tom Hardy… which is usually a good reason all in itself to watch any movie) recently. I hope you enjoy it. I’m not a great fan of thrillers either but I good one is hard to beat.
Here’s my WWW: https://clairehuston.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/www-wednesday-30th-march-2016/
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I’ll have my review of Brooklyn up tomorrow and I’m hoping to watch the film tomorrow night. I’m excited to see the movie for Child 44 as soon as I read it. I love when I can do that. Happy Wednesday!
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Norwegian by Night sounds interesting. I’ll have to check that one out. Sorry to hear you found the end of Brooklyn disappointing. I haven’t read the book, so I wonder if it’s the same ending as the movie.
My post: https://kaywritesbooks.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/www-wednesday-march-30-2016/
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Maybe disappointing was the wrong word, but I felt it needed another fifty pages at least. It felt unfinished. Happy Wednesday!
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Oh, so it ended abruptly? I’ve read books like that. Sure I’ll get to Brooklyn eventually. Glad to hear you enjoyed it. 🙂
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Child 44 is on my TBR list since forever. I hope it’s a good book.
Here’s my little list:
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I’m keeping my fingers crossed as well. I hope I can get into it. Happy Wednesday!
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Every time I read your posts, I keep thinking about the fact that I need to try out an audio-book. Not sure where to get them in Kenya but perhaps I can give it a go by listening to one via YouTube. Child 44 has an interesting synopsis/
Here is my post:https://dwgitau.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/www-wednesday-4/
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Youtube is an option for sure. If you have access to any library, see if they have a digital service that would allow you to do it online. I really enjoy the format. Happy Wednesday!
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Thank you Sam.I will try look around the libraries we have here and see if I can get something to get me started.
Have a great reading week 🙂
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Sam,
I really liked Child 44. I hope you enjoy it too! Here’s my WWW:
Erin
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Glad to hear it. I’ve just started it and I’m a bit lost so far. Happy Wednesday!
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I’ve got a couple of these books on my TBR!
http://www.kwizgiver.com/2016/03/www-wednesday_30.html
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I hope you enjoy them.
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My mother also owns In the Garden of Beasts and read it recently, but I hadn’t seen the author so I didn’t realize it was a Larson book! I agree with you about how good of an author he is, so now I’ll have to add that one to my TBR list.
Here’s my WWW Wednesday: https://siderealday.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/www-wednesday-330/
Thanks for hosting, and happy reading!
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I hope you enjoy it. I think the time period is really interesting and I’m looking forward to his info on the characters. Happy Wednesday!
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Child 44 sounds really interesting! I’m actually quite a fan of thrillers, but don’t read them very frequently.
Here’s my WWW Wednesday: https://kourtnireads.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/www-wednesday-330/
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I find them refreshing from time to time so I’m looking forward to this one as it’s been a while. Happy Wednesday!
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You’ve been reading such a variety of books both in type and form 🙂
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I like to keep it mixed up so I’m never bored. Happy reading!
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That’s a great thing to do!
Happy Reading to you too
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I love your variety. Most of these are on my TBR. I’m especially looking forward to your review of Brooklyn. I saw the movie recently and it was beautifully shot & a really honest story. One of my favourites 🙂 I hope you enjoy it!
Here’s my WWW Wednesday: https://aliasfaithrivens.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/www-wednesday-the-2nd/
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Glad to hear you liked the movie. I think I’m going to watch it tomorrow. Happy Wednesday!
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I enjoyed Brooklyn too. I’d like to watch the movie too – hope it sticks to the book.
Here’s my post: http://www.booksplease.org/2016/03/30/my-week-in-books-30-march-2016/
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I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it’s close. I liked the book a lot. Happy Wednesday!
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HOLY COW IT IS ALMOST APRIL. http://ilayreading.com/2016/03/30/www-wednesday-3302016/
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Which means it should warm up… right? Happy Wednesday.
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I lent a book to someone I worked with once and the exact same thing happened! Unsurprisingly I don’t really do that anymore!
http://dualreads.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/wednesday-catch-up-30th-march-2016.html
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I think I’ll be sticking to that rule hard and fast now. I couldn’t go through this again. Happy Wednesday!
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I want to read Brooklyn, since I’ve read so many good reviews. Is it weird that I’ve never tried an audiobook? Here’s my WWW: http://haphazardbookshelves.blogspot.com/2016/03/www-wednesday.html
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A lot of people have never tried audio. I started when I was really young with my parents so it’s natural to me, but I understand a lot of others didn’t have that. Happy Wednesdsay!
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Oh! I just remembered listening to Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day on cassette tape. That was probably my first and last audiobook. I might try again, but not on cassette tape ;))
Hope you had a good Wednesday as well!
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Here’s my WWW for this week! https://outlandishreads.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/www-wednesday-march-30/
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I read “Garden of Beasts” recently… not one of my favorites, though I’m still eager to read “Dead Wake.” It was more the subject matter than the writing for me. I’m eager ot see what you think about it!
My WWW : http://thelaurenest.com/2016/03/30/www-wednesday-330/
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Dead Wake was really great, I hope you like it. I’ve read a lot about WWII so I’m hoping Garden of Beasts can keep my attention. Happy Wednesday!
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Sending my post from my little holiday. Had to be done 😉
http://aggiesbooks.blogspot.de/2016/03/www-wednesday-30th-march.html
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Enjoy your break!
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I recently read Child 44 and really enjoyed the story. I’m looking forward to your review of Brooklyn. I’ve not read the book but I saw the film and I liked it.
Here’s my WWW.
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Glad to hear you liked Child 44! A lot of WWWers have been saying good things. Happy Wednesday!
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Child 44 ❤ well, i watched the movie and I'm so in love with that man! enjoy the book!
Here is my WWW : https://sparklingbooks.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/www-wednesday-my-mojo-is-back/
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Glad to know the movie is enjoyable. I’m looking forward to watching it after I finish the book. Happy Wednesday!
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Good to hear you are enjoying your current reads! If I remember correctly, I’ve read the third Leo Demidov book a few years ago and it was entertaining enough. Hopefully Child 44 will turn out to be good! 🙂
Happy reading! Here’s my WWW.
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I wasn’t aware it was a part of a series until I already had a copy of it. We’ll see if I continue with it. Happy Wednesday!
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I didn’t get a post up today. I just couldn’t be bothered. Anyone else feel like this? Anyway, I’m actually finally starting A Buss from Lafayette. I also started listening to WARP: The Reluctant Assassin on audiobook. I don’t know if I like it or not yet.
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No worries about taking a day off. I hope you’re able to get into WARP. I’m still skeptical of my audio myself. Happy reading!
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I need to read WARP. I love the Artemis Fowl books but I haven’t got around to checking out the new series yet.
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I think the cover for Erik Larson’s book is beautiful but I am not sure if any of the books you are offering this week will end up on my TBR list. I see to be going through a binge reading of cozy mysteries!
Any recommendations for a good cozy mystery, anyone?
https://forgottenpumpkinpie.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/www-wednesday-3/
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I hope you find some books to your liking. I’ve never been big on mysteries. Happy Thursday!
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