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: I’m on the last disk for World Without End by Ken Follett and I hope to wrap it up today or tomorrow. I’ll be sad when this one ends but it was a great ride and if there’s a third in this series, I’ll read it in a heartbeat.
I’m making steady progress with Misterio de la Guia de Ferrocarriles by Agatha Christie. Reading in another language puts me to bed really fast so I don’t get a ton of this read each night, but some. I’ll keep chipping away at it.
Again, nothing with Library of Souls by Ransom Riggs. I’ll have to wait until February when we have a few road trips planned. Sigh.
I started a new audiobook on my phone, Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf. Maybe this is one not to listen to but I’m not enjoying it very much. It’s turned very inward and jumps around between the characters a lot which I wasn’t ready for and I’m having trouble following it.
I need a new ebook and decided to turn to The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler. I have a lot of time to read at lunch this week so it will be nice to escape for a while. This book was really hot for a while but seems to have faded out a bit since then. I’m excited to pick it up and see what it’s all about!
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ecently finished: I decided not to get out of bed on Saturday until I finished The Birthday Boys by Beryl Bainbridge. It didn’t take too long as most of the last 10% of the book was a biography of Bainbridge full of pictures. My review will be up tomorrow. As always, I enjoyed Bainbridge’s style but this time I had a slightly harder time following the characters than I have before.
I finished South of Broad by Pat Conroy on Thursday and absolutely loved it. My review went up on Monday so please check that out if you have the time. It was a great book. I gave it a full Five out of Five stars and I now want to go to Charleston.
Reading Next: I keep having to stop myself from grabbing Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling off my shelf. I will as soon as I finish Christie but not before then.
Shameless Plug: If you’re still looking for reading challenges in 2017, take a look at my historical fiction reading challenge, When Are You Reading? Let me know you’re interested and I’ll add you to the participant list. I had 13 people participate last year and I’d love to have a bigger group this year!
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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I tried to read Mrs. Dalloway once, but it was a DNF. I might give it another go some time. Enjoy! Here’s MY WWW POST
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It hasn’t been my favorite so far so I understand why. Happy Wednesday!
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Good to hear the Birthday Boys is done, I’ll look forward to your review of that one – Here is my Wednesday post for this week https://cleopatralovesbooks.wordpress.com/2017/01/25/this-week-in-books-january-25/
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It was a part of history I never heard of so I’m glad I read it. Happy Wednesday!
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I think Mrs Dalloway is an acquired taste- all that stream of consciousness. I enjoyed The Birthday Boys – looking forward to your review. Here’s my post –
http://www.booksplease.org/2017/01/25/my-week-in-books-25-january/
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I’m having trouble with Mrs Dalloway on audio because it’s hard to determine what is a thought and what is dialogue. Happy Wednesday!
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I decided to stay in bed on Saturday morning until I’d finished my book too. It was unfortunately one I’d just started so it ended up being around 3 in the afternoon when I finally got up 🙂
Sounds like you’ve had a good reading week.
Here’s my www: https://iwuvbooks.wordpress.com/2017/01/25/www-wednesday-25th-january-2017/
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Haha, I’ve done that before! It’s absolutely wonderful. Happy Wednesday!
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I love when people read Agatha Christie 🙂 she is one of my all time favorite authors. I hope you enjoy it!
Here is mine: https://themysterycorner.wordpress.com/2017/01/25/www-wednesday-6/
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Thank you! I wonder how much of it I’m losing by reading in another language but I’m having a lot of fun with it. Happy Wednesday!
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I think that her books are amazing! It’s hard to get used to read in another language, especially in the beggining cause you read slower, it happened to me but you’ll get used to. So you speak spanish?
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I have a bachelors degree in Spanish and studied in Spain and Mexico. My current work doesn’t utilize that skill so I have to find other ways to practice. Reading is a fun one!
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Nice!im spanish so this happens to me but with english!
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I read Mrs. Dalloway last year. I can imagine it’s pretty hard to follow as an audiobook. I sometimes had to re-read sentences because it would flip from one character to another so suddenly that I missed it. I almost picked up an Agatha Christie yesterday. I’ve never read any of her novels but I’ve seen so many TV adaptions!
Here’s my www: https://whatadifferenceawordmakes.wordpress.com/2017/01/25/www-wednesdays-25th-january-2017/
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It’s been a big challenge on audio to deal with the head-jumping and differentiating between narration and thought. I get lost a lot and have to think seriously about who is speaking/thinking and how they’re related to other people. Happy Wednesday!
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I’ve never read anything by Virginia Woolf – I think I would avoid the audiobook though since you are not enjoying it!
Here’s mine; http://dualreads.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/wednesday-catch-up-25th-january-2017.html
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Yeah, it’s been a bit rough. Maybe print would be better. Happy Wednesday!
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I haven’t read any of the books that you’ve talked about today but Ken Follett is definitely on my TBR list – which grows ever longer!
Here’s my post: https://shonakinsella.com/2017/01/25/www-wednesday-2512017/
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I’ve only read his historical fiction but I absolutely love it. I hope you can read him soon. Happy Wednesday!
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I hear such great things about Ken Follett, especially from my older brother. 😛 I might have to check out one of his books/series soon.
Mindy Kaling’s book is another one that I’d love to read. I don’t even really like memoirs, but I like her enough that I would read hers, haha.
Here’s my WWW this week: https://kourtnireads.wordpress.com/2017/01/25/www-wednesday-12517/
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I love Follett but his books are a bit long so be ready for a commitment! Happy Wednesday.
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The Book of Speculation is on my TBR! Hope you enjoy it!
Here’s my post for this week:
https://awayinneverland.wordpress.com/2017/01/25/www-wednesday-25-january-2017/
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Thank you. I’m only a chapter in and so far I like it. Happy Wednesday!
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The Mindy Kaling book looks good. Have a great week! Here’s my WWW
http://socratesbookreviews.blogspot.com/2017/01/www-wednesdays-january-25th.html
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Thank you, I look forward to reading it. Happy Wednesday!
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Here is mine! https://thatbookladyblog.wordpress.com/2017/01/25/www-wednesday-jan-25-2017/
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Here’s my blogpost: http://4thelvofreading.blogspot.com/2017/01/www-wednesdays-01-25-2017.html
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I really want to read Mindy’s book! I heard it’s really good.
Here is my post:
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Glad to hear it. I’m looking forward to a comedy after the mystery I’m in now. Happy Wednesday!
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I find myself picking up new books when I dont want to admit that Im not into the current books Im reading. Its not necessarily that they are bad, but I find it hard to find a suitable book after finishing one that I feel in love with. Hope your reading this week picks up and yay for 5 star books!
A Week In Review, #19, WWW #15 – http://wp.me/p4mJnf-1Lm
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Haha, I’ve found myself doing that as well. I go ahead and pick up the new book telling myself it’s a ‘fling’ but I know I’ll have trouble going back to the original book. Gosh, it sounds like infidelity in a relationship, haha. Happy Wednesday.
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I LOVE Mrs. Dalloway, but Virginia Woolf can be very introspective. I also suggest maybe reading (or watching) The Hours by Michael Cunningham, that can help put Dalloway in perspective. I read it first and it made VW make a lot more sense. Here’s my link (posts at 10:30 cst) http://ilayreading.com/2017/01/25/www-wednesday-1252017/
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That’s great advice, thank you. I’m having trouble with this one on audio. Happy Wednesday!
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Mrs. Dalloway is even less impressive in print form! It was horrible getting through way back to my first year of university!
Here is my post: https://mariazuppardi.wordpress.com/2017/01/25/www-wednesday-january-25-2017/
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Haha, glad I’m not alone. It’s been a bumpy ride. Happy Wednesday!
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Just do it — Grab yourself some Mindy!!!
Here’s what I read this week.
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Haha, I’m trying so hard to restrain! It might be good to start reading her book around when school starts. Maybe it will make school seem less terrible, haha. Happy Wednesday!
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I always enjoy your thoughts on books. 🙂
http://www.kwizgiver.com/2017/01/www-wednesday_25.html
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Thank you for stopping by and reading them. Happy Wednesday!
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I read Kaling’s other book and loved it. I’ll have to get to “Hanging Out” at some point too! I’m also going to join the When Are you Reading Challenge – https://thelaurenest.com/2017/01/14/2017-reading-challenges/
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Awesome, glad to have you joining the challenge! Shoot me your link and I’ll add you to the list. Welcome back for another year. I felt pushed to read ‘Hanging Out’ when I realized she already had another book. Yikes. Happy Wednesday!
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Woops, realized this is your link for that. I’ll add it soon, thanks!
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Well done on World Without End!! Nearly there now 🙂
Here’s my WWW: https://sarinalangerwriter.com/2017/01/25/www-wednesday-25th-january-2017/
Happy reading, Sam! 🙂
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I finished it on my way to work this morning! I was so excited that I left my lunch in my car, LOL. Happy Wednesday!
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Happy reading and thanks for hosting!! Here is my list – https://readinaflash.wordpress.com/2017/01/25/www-wednesday-32/
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Oh well, I’m happy you’re about done with World Without End! And good luck with your other books.
Here’s my WWW: https://thefuninreadingbooks.wordpress.com/2017/01/25/www-wednesday-january-25-2017/ Happy Reading! 😀
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I finished it on the way to work this morning! So excited. Happy Wednesday!
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Yay!! Now on with your review. 🙂
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Hi there here is my WWW post
https://tfaulcbookreviews.wordpress.com/2017/01/25/www-wednesdays-25-jan-2017-%e2%80%8esamannelizabeth/
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I definitely think Mrs. Dalloway would be a tough one to listen to! If you like it enough, I’d encourage you to read it. We studied it in one of my lit classes, and it’s really interesting form-wise. Enjoy your other reads!
Here’s my WWW: https://teresalmorse.wordpress.com/2017/01/25/1624/
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It’s very hard to listen to but I’m not sure I could make it through it in print. I think this is a book I would prefer to have been taught so I can appreciate it more. Happy Wednesday!
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I haven’t read any of your listed books but several I will definitely add to my TBR recommended list.
Here’s my post for the week:
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Good luck with the ever-growing TBR. Happy Wednesday!
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I really enjoyed Mrs Dalloway but I read it in print form and imagine it would be quite difficult to get to grips with on audio. I hope you find a way of reading it that works for you because it is a wonderful novel. I also hope you get to the Mindy Kaling book at last this week and that it’s worth the wait.
Here’s my www post: https://rathertoofondofbooks.com/2017/01/25/www-wednesday-25-jan/
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I’ve struggled a lot with Mrs. Dalloway. I had the thought that a movie might help me ground it but I have no idea how this book could be made into a movie. Happy Wednesday!
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Hi, this is my first WWW Wednesday. This is my post. I have Mindy Kaling’s book in my queue on audible I’m looking forward to it. https://deannawritesabout.wordpress.com/2017/01/25/www-wednesday/
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I hope you enjoy it, I hope to get to it ASAP. Welcome and happy Wednesday!
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Yay to finishing World Without End! I hope you enjoy The Book of Speculation. It’s new to me, but it looks really interesting. 🙂
Here’s my post: http://candy-m.blogspot.com/2017/01/what-are-you-reading-january-25-2017.html
Thanks for hosting! Happy Reading!
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I finished it on the way to work today! So satisfying and a great way to start my day. Happy Wednesday!
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I hope the audio book of Mrs Dalloway picks up for you. This is on my TBR so I’ll avoid the audio book if it’s confusing!
Here’s my WWW.
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I would for sure recommend some print or epub version of the book! Happy Wednesday!
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I know the moment will be bittersweet, but I do hope you enjoy the ending of World Without End. I think you’re in luck, by the way. I hear there’s a third book coming in September.
Happy Reading 🙂
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I finished it on the way to work this morning. It was amazing. If there’s a third book coming, I seriously might cry. That would be incredible. Happy reading!
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I read some of ‘Mrs Dalloway’ at university. Perhaps it’s time to give it another go!
Here’s a link to my WWW Wednesday: https://swooningoverfictionalmen.wordpress.com/2017/01/25/www-wednesday-25th-january-2017/
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Good luck with Mrs Dalloway! I haven’t read any Woolf myself but I do have a copy of To The Lighthouse to get around to someday.
Here’s my WWW: https://keysandopenmind.wordpress.com/2017/01/26/www-and-wippet-wednesday-25-january-2017/
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I’ve heard good things about To The Lighthouse but I’m skeptical if it’s anything like Dalloway. Happy Wednesday!
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Virginia Woolf is my literary nemesis. No matter how many times I’ve tried I just don’t enjoy her books!
My post is here : http://wellreadpiratequeen.blogspot.com/2017/01/www-wednesday-25-january-2017.html
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Haha, I might be in the same boat! Happy Wednesday.
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Next Wednesday I’m so getting involved great post.
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I look forward to it. Happy reading!
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Thank you 🙂 your posts are awesome.
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Thanks!
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It sounds like you have a lot of books on the go. Hope you get through them all and find them enjoyable. My WWW covers a couple of weeks this week:
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Thank you! I like having a lot going on at once. Happy Wednesday!
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Good luck finishing World Without End and congrats on making progress with your Spanish read! I really should pick one up next month myself… I hope you will enjoy your books this week and happy reading! Here’s my WWW.
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I finished WWE in the car this morning! It started off the day on a great foot. Happy Wednesday!
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That’s great to hear, Happy Wednesday!
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I’m having trouble sleeping lately, maybe I should try reading in a different language too! I really like Christie in English ;-). Happy reading and thank you for your stop on my blog and reading my www! https://thebelgianreviewer.wordpress.com/2017/01/25/www-wednesday-25-01-2017/
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It knocks me right out, I swear lol. Happy reading!
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Virginia Woolf is on of those authors who I am constantly told I will enjoy — and who I feel like I should enjoy — but my few attempts to read her work have left me feeling meh. Though I haven’t given up on her! I think I always tend to pick her work up at the wrong time, haha.
I participated in this meme for the first time today! My link is here: https://thebookcoverjudge.wordpress.com/2017/01/27/what-are-you-reading-wednesday/
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Welcome! Always good to have new participants. This is my first Woolf and I’m reading it because I was told I would like it. Happy reading!
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Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? is an insightful and funny book. I should give it another read.
I also had trouble following Mrs. Dalloway and didn’t finish it, but I wanted so badly to enjoy it.
Here is my WWW Wednesday: https://bookishrachel.wordpress.com/2017/01/25/2876/
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I’ll finish it only because it’s on audio. It’s easier to make myself finish something I’m listening to haha. Happy reading!
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Yes, it can be easier that way. I’ve come to love listening to books especially when they’re a bit more difficult to read.
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I am so late this week and I don’t have an excuse other than tech.
If I’m remembering correctly, World Without End is indeed part 2 of 3, but since I still haven’t managed to read it despite years of it being on my TBR, what do I know? Glad to hear you’re enjoying most of your reads, and good luck getting through Christie’s mystery so you can move onto more books.
Here’s my WWW post: https://siderealday.wordpress.com/2017/01/25/www-wednesday-125/
Thanks for hosting and happy reading!
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I’m so excited to hear it’s part of a trilogy! I adored this book and I can’t wait to read the third. Happy reading!
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After finishing House of Leaves I started Alice in Wonderland, also I’m continuing with The Dark Tower series – https://poseidons99.wordpress.com/2017/01/29/izlasiju-lasu-lasisu-62-23-01-29-01/
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