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: Nothing with A Son of the Circus by John Irving but I have a plan! I’m hoping to switch Commonwealth to audio soon and that will give me time to finish this one! If everything lines up perfectly, I’ll take this one to Portland with me and sell it at Powell’s and buy another book there! Nerd dreams!
I got through a bit of Love in the Elephant Tent by Kathleen Cremonesi during lunches and waiting for the chiropractor, but nothing major. This book is pretty long and I think I’ll be reading it the rest of the summer at least.
I’m enjoying Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith AKA J.K. Rowling and have convinced my husband to let me do all the driving so I can listen to it in the car while he plays games on his phone. It seems to be a win-win situation for us.
I’m loving Commonwealth by Ann Patchett so far. Her writing is amazing and the characters are drawing me in. I have the CD audiobook as well and I’m thinking of ripping it to my iTunes and putting it on my phone so I can finish it there when I finish Earnest. I have a multi-step plan to finish all of these, I assure you.
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde is a fun listen. The full cast is helping it read more like a play than the last time I listened to a play on my phone. It’s quite short and I should be finishing it up shortly.
Recently finished: Nothing this week! I seem to have an all-or-nothing record with finishing books. I suspect at least one here next week!
I did get some reviews up, this week. First was a review of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig that I published on Monday. I’ve already posted my book club reflection of the book but I had a bit of my own insight that I wanted to be sure to share as well.
I also published my review of Abraham by Bruce Feiler. I didn’t enjoy this one as much as Feiler’s other book that I read a few years ago so if you’re interested in his religious books, I recommend Walking the Bible.
Reading Next: I’m going to worry about starting a new book until I get through my current reads first! It’s a big slog of them and I hope to minimize the number before I leave for my big trip at the end of the month! I know I haven’t posted much about it here, but I’m VERY excited! Don’t worry, WWW Wednesday will not be interrupted!
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 also loved Commonwealth, and I’m curious about Career of Evil. Here’s MY WWW POST
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Commonwealth is amazing, I’m really loving it. Career of Evil is getting really interesting, too. Happy reading!
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I love how you convince your other half to let you listen to audios on road trips.
It sounds like you’re juggling quite a few books so I hope your plan works out.
Here’s my www https://iwuvbooks.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/www-wednesday-12th-july-2017/
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He really likes some of the books we’ve shared together so I hope he lets me keep doing it! Happy reading!
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I’ve heard many good things about Commonwealth (and I’m a big fan of Ann Patchett), although she is a bit inaccurate about Switzerland… As for The Importance of Being Earnest, absolutely adore it! We staged it at uni, I was the gawky governess.
My contribution this week is here:
https://findingtimetowrite.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/wwwednesday-what-are-you-reading-12th-july-2017/
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I’m loving Commonwealth so far. I’d stay hoke from work and finish it if I could haha. Earnest has been really fun. I think I’ll finish it today or tomorrow. Happy reading!
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Oooh I’m feeling very excited about your trip too! I’m currently on holidays with the fam-bam, here’s my post – https://geejenmotw.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/www-wednesday-12th-july/
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Enjoy the vacation! I’m looking forward to mine. Happy reading!
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I love how you’re juggling all your current reads. I’m the same, I usually have more than one book on the go as I like to switch depending on my mood. This is such a great meme for finding other blogs to follow.
Here’s the link to my WWW update: https://whatcathyreadnext.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/www-wednesdays-12717/
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Switching between books keeps me reading all day long and I love that. Happy reading!
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We just love reading about your reading experiences each week! 😊.
Here is our WWW post:
https://pocketfullofpagesblog.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/www-wednesday-july-12th-2017/
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Thank you! I really enjoy this community. Happy reading!
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I love the fact that there is a plan for this. I usually have one audio, one e-reader (usually an ARC), and one paper book going at once. Any more than that and I would be floundering!
Here is my post guys: https://reachingwhilerooted.com/2017/07/12/www-wednesday-07-12-17/
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There is my ideal but it’s been a bit chaotic lately and I enjoy figuring it out. Happy reading!
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I agree that it is a good problem! ☺️
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Yes, that’s my ideal as well, but it rarely works out…
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I really need to read something by Ann Patchett soon. I’ve heard a lot of good things about her books.
Here’s my WWW this week.
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This one is amazing so far. I’ll be sure to share all my thoughts when I finish it. Happy reading!
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Love the post! Here’s mine https://addictedreads.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/www-wednesday/
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Thanks, happy Wednesday!
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Oh my gosh!! I thought I was adventurous with having two books going, most I’ve done is maybe three, and even then I get asked how I can keep them all separate. Hope you enjoy your trip and get loads of reading/listening of the audiobooks done. I’ve been tempted to buy audiobooks, but they always seem to be so expensive 😦
Anyway, here is my latest WWW Wednesday post, it is almost the end of Wednesday here in NZ lol so cutting it fine. https://daysoflostglory89reviews.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/www-wednesday-12-july-2017/
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I love having books in different formats so I always have one to enjoy. I get all my audiobooks through the library. I think they’re really expensive, too! Happy reading!
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You’re reading so many books! I get honestly confused if I read more than 2 or 3 at a time!
http://dualreads.blogspot.co.uk/2017/07/wednesday-catch-up-12th-july-2017.html
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Haha I always enjoy having a lot at once. I hope to cut this down soon, though! Happy reading!
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I’ve wanted to read some Anne Patchett for ages, so I’m glad you’re enjoying Commonwealth! And making some progress with your other reads to! I’m not sure I could handle that many books! I’m late to the game today because I just realised it wasn’t Tuesday.
Here’s my WWW post: https://whatadifferenceawordmakes.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/www-wednesday-12th-july-2017/
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I thought yesterday was Thursday lol. I’m adoring Commonwealth and tempted to power through it tonight. Happy reading!
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I’m glad I’m not the only one mixing up their days! You too!
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Goodness, you’re certainly going through a lot at the moment. Hopefully your plans to get through them effectively work out. Here’s my post of this week 🙂
https://musewithmeblog.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/www-wednesday-20170712/
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Thanks! I’m feeling surprisingly good about them considering how many I have lol. Happy reading!
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That is amazing that your other half is okay with audio books while driving . . . There is absolutely no way I could get away with that with husband and kid in the car. We argue enough over choice in music LOL.
Here is my WWW post: https://hersforthereadingsite.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/w-w-w-wednesday-july-12-2017/
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Haha I usually volunteer to drive if I want to listen. Then he plays games in his phone and tunes it out lol. He’s been pretty interested in this one, though! Happy reading!
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Hope you’ll get a lot of reading done between now and your big trip? Where to? Portland? Maine or Oregon?
Here’s my link: http://4thelvofreading.blogspot.com/2017/07/www-wednesday-july-12-2017.html?m=1
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I’m more afraid of running out of books in my trip lol. Portland Oregon. I’ve not made it to Maine yet. Happy reading!
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“I’m enjoying Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith AKA J.K. Rowling and have convinced my husband to let me do all the driving so I can listen to it in the car while he plays games on his phone”——>#Goals! lol, I’m working on getting my drivers license just so that I can do this smh haha! you’ve seriously been my key motivator to resume my Audible subscription & I’m just going to do it today, see what I find 🙂
P.S. Hope you have a wonderful trip <3!
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My WWW link: https://lairofbooksblog.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/www-wednesdays-2/comment-page-1/#comment-5011
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Yay! I’m in love with audiobooks and I’ve been tempted to get an Audible subscription if my library selection starts to run thin haha. Happy reading!
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Good luck with finishing all of your current reads! I haven’t been getting through that many books lately too. Currently battling a reading slump on my end.
Here is my post:
https://sociallyawkwardbookworm.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/www-wednesday-41/
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Oh no! Commonwealth is getting me out of mine. Sometimes it just takes a really good book. Happy reading!
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Good luck on finishing all of those books before vacation! 🙂
My WWW Wednesday.
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Thank you! I’m excited to pick some out that will travel with me. With luck, they’ll find a home at a used bookstore! Happy reading!
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Big trip sounds fun!! Here’s my list https://readinaflash.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/www-wednesday-53/
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Thank you, I’ve been looking forward to it for a long time. Happy reading!
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Good luck on finishing all those books… am I the only one who just can’t get on with audio books? I commend you for being able to get through them, just not my cup of tea it seems! XD
And I decided to actually participate for the first time! Yay!
Here’s my WWW post!
https://mediashadowreads.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/meme-www-wednesdays-july-12th-2017/#more-4194
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Welcome! I know a lot of people struggle with audiobook but I just adore them. I used to spend 90 minutes a day driving and they saved me. Happy Wednesday!
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I applaud you for reading so many books at once, I try to do that sometimes and miserably fail. Loved reading your post and hope you have fun on your trip.
Here is my WWW Wednesday: https://booktothebecky.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/www-wednesday-july-12th-2017/
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Thank you so much! I’ll have to get a post up for it. I love reading so many books but I wish I could read them faster, haha. Happy reading!
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Don’t we all lol
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My first blog post 🤗🤗
http://wp.me/p8PFld-h
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Congratulations! Happy Wednesday.
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Patchett and “Galbraith” are such brilliant authors!!!
http://www.kwizgiver.com/2017/07/www-wednesday_12.html
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I’m adoring both and finding every excuse to listen to them. Happy reading!
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Hello, everyone!
Here’s my WWW Wednesday post for today: WWW Wednesday – July 12, 2017.
L. @ Reviews by Leeve ♥
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Doing all the driving for the sake of a book? It’s gotta be a good one, then!
My post.
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Haha, I think he’s invested at this point and would drive if I asked. He paused it to point out a connection I’d missed! Happy reading.
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Hey, nerd dreams make the world go round! I hope you’re able to finish Commonwealth soon. Speaking of chiropractors, I need to find a new one near The Man’s house.
You and your husband are so cute! I need a driver so I can read! Where are you going for your trip?
https://girlof1000wonders.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/www-wednesdays-july-12/?preview=true&preview_id=18856&preview_nonce=4132dadd51
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I’d play hookey from work to finish Commonwealth if I didn’t need my vacation days. I’m going to the Pacific Northwest to visit friends and explore. Happy reading!
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Good luck with your multi-step plan. Seems like you’ve got things well in hand to start a slow slide of ‘recently finished’ within the next several weeks.
Too bad you didn’t like the books you reviewed recently – I hope your current reads are going better.
Here’s my WWW post: https://siderealday.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/www-wednesday-712/
Thanks for hosting and happy reading!
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I just hope the plan works out! There are so many steps, haha. My current reads are a lot better than my recent ones. I’m thinking maybe I was in a small slump. Happy Wednesday!
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I must get an audiobook of The Importance of Being Earnest soon! The book has been on my shelf for a few years, but the audio sounds fun.
https://bookishrachel.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/www-wednesday-12/
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This version has been a blast. I think I’ll finish it during my run in the morning. Happy reading!
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You have lot of books to catch upon. Hope you accomplish your reading goals. Here is my post
http://totallyaddictedtoreading.blogspot.com/2017/07/what-are-you-reading-wednesdays-18.html
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Thank you! I’m making much better progress than I thought I would. Happy reading!
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Listened to fantastic audio book this week Mr. Mercedes and just in time for tv series next month. Although there are already some differences in the trailer, you just have to understand that it’s a different medium – https://poseidons99.wordpress.com/2017/07/16/izlasiju-lasu-lasisu-86-10-07-16-07/
Happy reading!
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I love comparing the two medium. Glad you liked your audio. Happy reading!
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