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 wish I had more time to read A Son of the Circus by John Irving now that I’m enjoying it. School is very fast-paced for this 6-week course and I’m spending a lot of my free time reading for that class. I hate to push books off, but school does, unfortunately, come first.
I’m finding more time to read at work during lunch than I’m getting at home. As such, I’m making decent progress with Love in the Elephant Tent by Kathleen Cremonesi. It’s a little slow, but I’m still enjoying the story of Kathleen’s time in the circus and her time with the elephants.
I started two new audiobooks. The first is Landline by Rainbow Rowell. It was the next eaudio I could download. I picked up a physical copy of this book at a library sale and I’m been wanting to read it for a while. I’ll get to it much sooner as an audiobook than if I’d waited to read the physical book.
I picked up an audiobook for my car, too. I want to get to some of those that have long hold times. I decided to go with Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris. I tried reading a Sedaris book in college and couldn’t stand it but when I listened to it, I was in love. I’m hoping this is the same.
Recently finished: Seriously… I’m Kidding by Ellen Degeneres was a quick, fun read. I’m glad I listened to this one because, like Sedaris, having the author read it added a lot of fun and humor that reading the words on the page couldn’t add. My review will be up next week so look forward to that.
No reviews this week! I’ll have another one up tomorrow, though, so don’t fret!
Reading Next: I know I’ve had The Circle on here for a few weeks but I got another book club book I have to read first! Unfortunately, I’m going to replace my next up with Tigerman by Nick Harkaway. I’m hoping this is a quick read so I can get to Eggers soon! I’m putting off seeing the movie until I can read this 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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Wow, I want to read Ellen Degeneres book. Sounds awesome. I love her.
I hope you enjoy the books you’re currently reading and planning to read. Happy reading and have a wonderful week. 😁
Here is mine:
https://geybiesbook.blog/2017/05/14/weekly-recap-netgalley-books-received-bought-may-14-2017/
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Thank you! Degeneres is fun and I think it was better because I listened to the audio. Happy Wednesday!
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I enjoyed Landline….and I would love to read the Ellen Degeneres book. Enjoy your week, and here’s MY WWW POST
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Glad to hear you liked it. It’s been fun so far. Happy reading!
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I’m looking forward to seeing your thoughts on Landline! That’s one I kind of want to read but can’t find the motivation for so if you enjoy it I might bump it up my priorities!
Here’s mine; http://dualreads.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/wednesday-catch-up-17th-may-2017.html
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It seemed a bit weird when I read the concept but it’s growing on me. Rowell can make me care about anyone. Happy reading!
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I absolutely love Rainbow Rowell but haven’t read Landline yet although I’m pretty sure I have it. I hope you enjoy.
Here’s my www https://iwuvbooks.wordpress.com/2017/05/17/www-wednesday-17th-may-2017/
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Thank you. I think after this I’m only missing her novella! Happy reading!
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Good luck with Nick Harkaway. I tried one of his other books at the recommendation of a colleague but I couldn’t get into it.
Here’s my post: https://keysandopenmind.wordpress.com/2017/05/17/www-wednesday-17-may-2017/
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Oh no! At least this one looks short haha. Happy reading!
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That’s a start, at least. The one I was trying to read was over 600 pages.
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Oh gosh, I don’t think I’d make it, haha.
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I’ve heard good things about Landline and have been tempted to read it myself. Let me know how you get on. Here is my post, I only seem to be able to participate about once a month, but it’s better than nothing, right?
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Everything’s better than nothing. It’s a fun read so far. Happy reading!
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Do you enjoy audio books? I tried one and couldn’t focus on it. Not sure if it was the particular story I picked or if I just can’t focus on the audio enough to follow the story. Maybe I’ll try another one.
My WWW Wednesday: https://literaryweaponry.com/2017/05/17/www-wednesday-may-17/
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About half of my books are audio. I love listening to a story while I run or drive or cook. Happy reading!
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I think I’ve had an ebook of Landlines for quite awhile. I don’t know that I will read it at this point. I’m not reading many young adult books at the moment. I’ve listened to a couple of David Sedaris books and they are fun to listen to. I have an audio copy of Yes Please by Amy Poehler that I think will be a fun book to listen to when I get a chance.
I hope you have a great reading week!
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Landline is one of Rowell’s adult books, like Attachments if you’ve read that one. Sedaris is fun to listen to. I like listening to comedians rather than reading because it’s just funnier, haha. Happy reading!
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Oh, forgot to leave my link!
http://notesfromareaderholic.com/www-wednesday-may-17/
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I think Landline is the only Rainbow Rowell book that I haven’t read yet, but I do own a physical copy! I hope you enjoy it. I need to check my library for some audiobooks to listen to this week. I haven’t been that into audiobooks this year like I have been in past years, but I just finished two this month and I’m ready to get back into them!
Here’s my post for the week:
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Besides her novella, this was the only Rowell book I hadn’t read yet and I have a physical copy, too! I just got around to the audio faster. Glad you’re enjoying audio again. I couldn’t live without it. Happy reading!
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I definitely feel you on the school front, uni has not left much time for me to read with so many assignments due and I miss it. I haven’t read Landline but it’s the next Rainbow Rowell book that I want to read (I’ve read Eleanor and Park and Fangirl and really enjoyed both of those, Carry On is the only one of hers I haven’t really liked) here’s my WWW Wednesday https://everythingbooks24601.wordpress.com/2017/05/17/www-wednesday-17517/ 🙂
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Did you read Fangirl before Carry On? I’ve found that people who read Carry On first hated both. Good luck with your classes. Happy Wednesday!
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I did read Fangirl first and I actually liked the Simon Snow parts in that but I think Carry On was just trying to hard to be like Harry Potter without being Harry Potter. Thanks, good luck with your classes as well 🙂
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Ellen DeGeneres’ book is the only one I might read. I like reading these on audio. Here’s my WWW http://4thelvofreading.blogspot.com/2017/05/www-wednesdays-5172017.html
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The audio with comedians is always better. Happy reading!
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I haven’t read Landline yet but really want to. And It’s my first post for this weekly meme.
Here’s my WWW – https://pastbedtimeblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/17/www-wednesday-1/
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Welcome! Landline has been fun so far. Rowell has a way of making me care about everyone. Happy Wednesday!
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Here is my very first post:
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Welcome, happy Wednesday!
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I still haven’t read any of Rainbow Rowell’s books, but I really should change that considering how many bloggers like her writing.
Here’s my WWW: https://kourtnireads.wordpress.com/2017/05/17/www-wednesday-51717/
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She’s amazing! I think Eleanor & Park is a good one to start with. Happy reading!
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I love that you’re listening to Landline! I read that book when it came out and loved it! 🙂
Here’s my WWW Wednesday.
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I’m so glad. I heard mixed things and the summary didn’t suck me in so I’m still a bit skeptical. Happy reading!
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I have to say, I enjoy almost all of Sedaris’ audiobooks, narrated by him. My least favorite is Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk, which I really didn’t find that funny. The most hilarious was Holidays on Ice, perfect for the holiday season. I have a hold at the ibrary for his upcoming one!.
My WWW is here: https://wordsandpeace.com/2017/05/17/www-wednesdays-may-17/
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Awesome! I was lucky enough to meet Sedaris at a bookstore a few years ago. I’ll include the link in my review when I get around to that. Happy reading!
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Ellen DeGeneres is such a lovely human being, I can only imagine how awesome her book must be!
My WWW is here: https://booked4lifeblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/17/www-wednesday-17th-may-2017/
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It’s a perfect reflection of her personality on her show and I really enjoy her humor so I adored it. Happy reading!
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Landline was my first Rainbow Rowell book and I really enjoyed it – it’s a lovely, cosy read. I’m glad you’re enjoying the John Irving novel now, I hope you get more time to read it soon. Enjoy your books this week 🙂
Here’s my WWW: https://rathertoofondofbooks.com/2017/05/17/www-wednesday-17-may-what-are-you-reading-today/
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I adore Rowell and I’m glad you liked this one. I hope to use the upcoming holiday weekend to knock out some serious reading but school is always looming… Happy reading!
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I need to read a Rainbow Powell book! I’ve heard so many good things. How are you enjoying it?
I’m late to the party this week! Here’s my WWW: https://sarinalangerwriter.com/2017/05/17/www-wednesday-17th-may-2017/
Happy reading! 🙂
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I’m liking it so far, but the premise is a bit off for me. Eleanor & Park is a great one to start with if you want to try Rowell. Happy reading!
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I really enjoyed Landline. Is the audiobook any good? I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Here’s my www wednesday: https://alexsreading.wordpress.com/2017/05/17/www-wednesday-17517/
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The narrator’s pretty good. I think she’s the same one who did Eleanor & Park. Happy reading!
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I remember enjoying Rainbow Rowell’s other books but haven’t read Landline yet so I’m interested to know what you think of it. Hope you enjoy your other books too.
Here’s my WWW: https://thefuninreadingbooks.wordpress.com/2017/05/17/www-wednesday-may-17-2017/?preview_id=14177&preview_nonce=750f1dcbab
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So far, it’s enjoyable but I’m not completely sucked in like I want to be. I hope it comes with time. Happy reading!
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Really hope so! 🙂
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School always comes first. Good luck to you! Here’s my WWW https://readinaflash.wordpress.com/2017/05/17/www-wednesday-46/
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Thank you, I’m trying to balance! Happy reading.
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I’ve never read a Rainbow Rowell book but I’ve heard good things! Enjoy! Here is my WWW post:
https://www.sassycatchat.com/2017/05/17/headed-for-summer/
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She has a way of making you care about characters you didn’t think you’d care about at all. It’s really cool. Happy reading!
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I love circus settings/characters. If you like Middle Grade, you might enjoy The Boundless. I’ve not read any Rainbow Rowell, but I’ve enjoyed some contemporary YA reccently so perhaps I should give her a try.
My post is at – https://bookmurmuration.wordpress.com/2017/05/17/www-wednesday-17-05-2017/ I’m not 100% sure what I’m reading next, although now I’ve written this it might be The Pearl Thief.
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Rowell is great for contemporary YA. Fangirl was great and Eleanor & Park is one of my favorites. Happy reading!
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I haven’t read Landline, but have enjoyed a couple of other Rowell books! I hope to read it sometime! Enjoy it! Seriously… I’m Kidding sounds fantastic, and I bet it was better listening to Ellen read it!
Here’s my post: http://candy-m.blogspot.com/2017/05/what-are-you-reading-may-17-2017.html
Thanks for hosting! Have a great week!
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Landline is one of my last Rowell books, I think I have only her novella left. Ellen’s narration made Seriously… I’m Kidding worth it. The book would have been too short of a read! Happy reading!
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I”m impressed at how quickly you get through audio books. But I can see why, given the college reading. I remember that there were weeks back in college where I didn’t want to read for fun after all the for-class reading I had to get through. Listening to audio books might’ve made it easier – too bad I didn’t.
Here’s my WWW post for today: https://siderealday.wordpress.com/2017/05/17/www-wednesday-517/
Thanks for hosting and happy reading!
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I abuse multitasking, haha. I listen while running, driving, cooking, and cleaning. When I’m in school, I don’t have much time for anything outside of those. Happy reading! It was great seeing you last night.
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Interested to hear what you think of the Rainbow Rowell book – Keep meaning to pick something of hers up!
Here’s my WWW Wednesday
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Try Eleanor & Park, it’s a good place to start with her. Happy reading!
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Here’s my post for this week. Finished up some of the books I was still in the middle of, got a lot of plans upcoming. Hopefully I can stick to the reading load I set myself up for. Happy reading 🙂
https://musewithmeblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/17/www-wednesday-20170517/?preview_id=3539&preview_nonce=93a7791936
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Good luck sticking to it. I always find it hard to follow my reading plan. Happy reading!
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I hope school goes smoothly for you!
http://www.kwizgiver.com/2017/05/www-wednesday_17.html
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Thank you! This is a rough week but I’ll make it somehow. Happy reading!
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I’m curious about your thoughts on Landline! I personally prefer her YA books so far, although I still have to pick up Attachments for a proper comparison. I hope you will enjoy your books this week and happy reading! Here’s my WWW.
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I really enjoyed Attachments but E&P is my favorite of hers. Happy reading!
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That’s good to hear! I really enjoyed Eleanor & Park as well, although I loved all her YA stories. Happy reading!
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If I had more time, I’d check out Ellen’s book, but I have too many books to catch up on as it is! Here’s my post for this week:
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It’s a fun fluff if you ever find time. Stick to your reading plan! Happy reading!
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Landline is on my TBR, I love Rainbow Rowell! Here’s my WWW Wednesday https://readwithkatie.wordpress.com/2017/05/17/www-wednesday-2/
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It’s been on mine for a long time so I’m glad to finally get to it. Happy reading!
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quite a poor reading week with only one finished book compared to other weeks – https://poseidons99.wordpress.com/2017/05/21/izlasiju-lasu-lasisu-78-15-05-21-05/
Happy reading!
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Better than weeks with none! And inside have a lot of those haha. Happy reading!
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