Welcome to WWW Wednesday! This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm 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: It’s going slower but I’m making my way through World Without End by Ken Follett. The case holding the audiobook is huge! I feel bad for anyone who tries to sit in my passenger seat for the next month or so. I’m really glad to be finishing this one.
Two days of lunch-reading The Birthday Boys by Beryl Bainbridge as given me moderate progress. I wasn’t expecting the narration to change between shipmates and I can’t decide if I like it yet.
I’m enjoying South of Broad by Pat Conroy a lot. It’s making me look forward to my runs, actually. The narrator is excellent which really helps.
While I waited for my ILL to come in, I picked up another ‘available at the library’ book off my list, which is The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt by Caroline Preston. I’ve been looking forward to this one for a long time because of the images of the 1920s and its unusual format.
Recently finished: I finished Once Upon a River by Bonnie Jo Campbell on Friday. The ending was a bit of a let down after the amazing book but it was still enjoyable. I’m thinking of reading more by this author because I enjoyed the main character, Margo, so much.
Only one book review since last week which is Writing the Breakout Novel by Donald Maass. I really enjoyed Maass’s book and I thought his suggestions were great because they can apply to so many different genres. I’m still planning on going through the workbook one of these days. I gave the book 4 out of 5 stars.
Reading Next: I have a loan request out for States of Confusion by Paul Jury but I’m not sure how long that will take to come in. If I finish Frankie Pratt before the end of the year, I’ll pick up Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling from my shelf. If I finish after the new year, I’ll start my customary ‘book in Spanish’ for the year which will be Misterio de la Guia de Ferrocarriles by Agatha Christie, a Poirot mystery. It would be my first Christie book.
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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The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt looks good….and I’m glad you are enjoying South of Broad. I love Conroy’s books. Thanks for hosting…and for sharing. Here’s MY WWW POST
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South of Broad has been a pleasant surprise, I really love it. Happy Wednesday!
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I am really intrigued by The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt! Glad you enjoyed Once Upon a River although its a shame you were let down by the ending!
Here’s my WWW Wednesday
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I’d love to read another of Campbell’s books if I get a chance and see if the writing is similar. Happy Wednesday!
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Good morning! Last WWW of 2016! Here’s my link–it’ll go live at 1030 CST. http://ilayreading.com/2016/12/28/www-wednesday-12282016/
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I’m looking forward to a lot of books in 2017 as well. Happy Wednesday!
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Sorry to hear the ending of Once Upon a River was a bit of a letdown. It’s always upsetting/frustrating when an otherwise amazing story has a disappointing ending.
Here’s my WWW for this week: https://kourtnireads.wordpress.com/2016/12/28/www-wednesday-1228/
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I’m hoping I can read something else by Campbell and I’m hoping the ending is a bit more satisfying. We’ll see. Happy Wednesday!
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I read The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt back when it first came out and really liked it!
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I’m glad! I really like it, too. It’s like a graphic novel and I adore the photos and period specific references. Happy reading!
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Looks like some good reading. Have a great week. Here’s my WWW http://socratesbookreviews.blogspot.com/2016/12/www-wednesdays-december-28th.html
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Thanks, enjoy your books. Happy Wednesday!
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Ooo! I hope you enjoy the Mindy Kaling book when you get to it. I loved it. It felt like I was listening to my best friend telling me stories.
My WWW Wednesday.
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Awesome! I’m really looking forward to it. Happy Wednesday!
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Several books I need to check into! Happy reading!
http://www.kwizgiver.com/2016/12/www-wednesday_28.html
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Awesome, enjoy them!
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Yay, i’m so happy your enjoying South of Broad, it’s getting me even more excited to read it 🙂
Here is my post: https://thestaircasereader.wordpress.com/2016/12/28/www-wednesday-december-28th-2016/
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Nice! I hope you can enjoy it soon. Happy Wednesday!
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I’m not too thrilled with Kaling’s books, but it’s not necessarily her fault as I’m not a big fan of short stories.
I know I don’t say this enough but thank you for hosting WWW! It’s my favorite meme and I’d be lost without you.
Here is my www for the week: https://xxertz.wordpress.com/2016/12/28/6513/
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I’m so glad you enjoy it. I can like short stories if I don’t read them all the time. Happy Wednesday!
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So glad you’re still making progress on World Without End. Hopefully you’ll get there eventually.
Kaling’s book has been on my TBR list for what feels like forever. I don’t tend to go for that type of book but there’s something about it that appeals to me.
Here’s my slightly later than usual WWW: https://iwuvbooks.wordpress.com/2016/12/28/www-wednesday-28th-december-2016/
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I’m hoping it can make me laugh. I like comedian memoirs that can make me laugh. Happy Wednesday!
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Wow, I’m super impressed by how many books you’re in the middle of. I hope you’re liking them! Happy holidays!
My WWW Post: https://siderealday.wordpress.com/2016/12/28/www-wednesday-1228/
Thanks for hosting and happy reading!
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Thanks! We’ll see how much I can get through before going back to work. Happy Wednesday!
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The Scrapbook Of Frankie Pratt sounds like such an interesting story! And I hope you will enjoy your new Spanish read; I’ve only read one of her books myself, but I’ve heard her Poirot series is really good. Happy reading! Here’s my WWW.
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Thanks! I’m pumped to start it in the new year. Happy Wednesday!
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I really need to start reading some of Mindy Kaling’s works. I’ve seen one of her TV shows, but I’ve never read her books.
Here’s my WWW Wednesday:
https://rabbitearsblog.wordpress.com/2016/12/29/www-wednesdays-2-december-28-2016/
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This would be my fist book of hers. I love her on The Office. Happy Wednesday!
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Happy Wednesday to you too!
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I hope I can read in Spanish too!! 😀 And it’s good you’re making progress with World Without End no matter how slow it is.
Here’s my WWW: https://thefuninreadingbooks.wordpress.com/2016/12/29/www-wednesday-december-28-2016/
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I’m looking forward to the Spanish read. I hope the language barrier doesn’t make me miss any clues. Happy reading!
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I thumbed through the first 50 or so pages of Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? and it was hilarious. I need to finish it. I hope you get to it and enjoy it.
https://girlof1000wonders.wordpress.com/2016/12/28/www-wednesdays-december-28/
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Glad to hear! I hope to read it soon. I’ve had a drastic change in reading situation, haha. Happy reading!
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Oh! I hope you enjoy Mindy’s book. I haven’t read it yet, but my sister has read both of the and loved them 🙂 She’s amazing!
Happy Reading!
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Great to hear. I hope to start it soon or in the new year. Happy reading!
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You always manage to make progress on multiple books at once. Kudos to you for that. I’d get confused on which story and characters go with each book!
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Haha, different genres help the most. Happy reading!
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That seems to be very true! Thank you, Happy Reading to you as well 🙂
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already have one book down towards my 2017 Goodreads goal! (: – https://poseidons99.wordpress.com/2017/01/01/izlasiju-lasu-lasisu-58-26-12-01-01/
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Awesome! I finished one today as well. Happy reading.
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