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 made better progress with The Post-Birthday World by Lionel Shriver than I expected to, which was a welcome surprise. I figured out what the structure of the book is and I’m really intrigued to keep read it and see what happens!
I got a few runs in and made some decent progress on Dreams of Joy by Lisa See. I’ve enjoyed See’s writing in the past and this book doesn’t disappoint and I’m glad I’ve gotten to read it!
I’m afraid my progress has slowed with The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan. I’m not as interested in it as I wish I were and it’s made me read less at night and find other things to do with free time during the days. I’m pushing just to finish in time for book club now.
I started a new audiobook in my car but not the one I thought I would. I’m reading The Fifth Assassin by Brad Meltzer. It’s the second in a series I started a few years ago (I’m seeing a trend) and I remember the previous book well enough but it’s getting mixed up with other Meltzer books to me. I’ll sort it out in time, haha.
Recently finished: I finished A Walk In the Woods by Bill Bryson late last week and I want to go hiking so badly now! It was a fun read and I meant to pick the movie up at the library and totally forgot. Darn! I hope I can watch this one soon, it seems like it would be a pretty funny film.
I posted my review of Paul Beatty’s The Sellout on Thursday and my book club reflection of it on Monday. It wasn’t a favorite of mine or my book club. Unpopular Opinion Alert!
Reading Next: No change on Brainiac by Ken Jennings. I’ve already had to renew it and I haven’t cracked it open. I really hope I can get to it soon!
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 am curious about The Fifth Assassin. I hope you end up liking your other books, too. Here’s MY WWW POST
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Thanks, it was a bit difficult to pick up from the first but I’m catching up. Happy reading!
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I’m sorry to hear you’re not as interested in The Feminine Mystique as you thought you would be (although, to be fair, it is likely due to how long ago it was written and how much everything has changed since then, as you pointed out last week). But I hope you’re enjoying your other books!
Here’s my WWW Wednesday post for this week: http://doriesreadingcorner.com/2018/06/13/www-wednesday-june-13th-2018/
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Thanks! I’m pushing forward with it, just not sure if I’ll finish before the club meeting. Happy reading!
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Hmm I think I missed your review of The Sellout I’ll need to go check it out as it’s a book I’ve been curious about. It’s good your club are able to express negative opinions. Mine is much to polite and won’t say anything bad about even the worst books.
Here’s my WWW https://iwuvbooks.wordpress.com/2018/06/13/www-wednesday-13th-june-2018/
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Mine is very good about telling it like it is. Some individuals more than others. Happy reading!
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I could never read more than about 2 books at a time and even then my brain starts messing up the plots & characters. I’ve been renewing a few of my library books for months! The library probably thinks I’m keeping them by now. I hope you read yours soon. Here’s a link to my WWW
https://librarylooter.wordpress.com/2018/06/13/www-wednesday-13-06-18/
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I’m close to the point of having to walk in with it to prove I haven’t lost it haha. Happy reading!
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A Walk in the Woods seems fun! Haply Wednesday 🙂
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It was, thank you. Happy reading!
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I’ve not read any Lionel Shriver…am interested to read her latest book, Property, though! One day! Have a great week 🙂
Here’s my WWW – https://bookboodle.co.uk/2018/06/13/www-wednesday-june-13th
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I didn’t know she had another out. I’ll get through this one before I worry about it haha. Happy reading!
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I loved A Walk in the Woods too – looking forward to seeing the film. here’s my WWW post –
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I hope to watch it this weekend. It looks like your Link didn’t copy. Happy reading!
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Sorry here’s my link – https://booksplease.org/2018/06/13/www-wednesday-13-june-2018/
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Your books all sound so good. I’ve not read any of them. The Fifth Assassin is definitely my kind of read. Here’s my WWW – https://whisperingstories.com/www-wednesday-reading-13th-june-2018/
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I’m not a big thriller reader so this one is very different from my recent reads. I feel like I’m flying through it. Happy reading!
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An interesting list indeed! This is mine:
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Thanks, happy Wednesday!
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I haven’t read any of these books
Here is my WWW
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I hope you find something new. Happy reading!
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Same to you 🙂
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I do enjoy Bill Bryson’s books, especially on audio! Here’s my link https://thesecretlibrarysite.wordpress.com/2018/06/13/www-wednesdays-28/
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The narrator for this one was a great pick. Happy reading!
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Ooh, Braniac sounds like a fun one! I enjoy a good pub quiz every now and then, though I am no trivia genius or anything. Hope you get to it soon!
Here’s my post: https://keysandopenmind.wordpress.com/2018/06/13/www-wednesday-june-13-2018/
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I’m the same. I hope I can eventually get to it though haha. Happy reading!
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Happy Wednesday here’s my WWW 🙂
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Brainiac looks great! I love some trivia every now and then.
Here’s my WWW Wednesday: https://thebookwormdaydreamer.wordpress.com/2018/06/13/www-wednesday-june-13-2018/
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Same. I hope it’s full of fun facts. Happy reading!
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I’ve been on the fence about The Sellout. I keep picking it up in the library and then putting it back on the shelf again…
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Personally I say skip it. I didn’t find it very funny or quite satirical enough. Happy reading!
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Oh Braniac looks interesting!
Thank you for hosting as always!
Here is my WWW Wednesday: https://munchreviews.ca/2018/06/13/www-wednesday-7/
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I want to read it soon. Happy reading!
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I’m so glad you liked A Walk in the Woods. Love everything I’ve read so far by Bill Bryson. I can’t believe that your dislike of The Sellout was an unpopular opinion, because so many people I’ve talked to either finished the book and didn’t like it or DNF, which has convinced me not to read it.
Love WWW Wednesday! Here’s my link: greatmorrisonmigration.wordpress.com/2018/06/13/www-wednesdays-june-13-2018/
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I don’t get how it won the Man Booker! How did all the judges get through it? Happy reading!
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I loved The Post Birthday World so I hope you continue to enjoy it now you’ve got into it. It’s one of very few books that I actually want to go back and re-read at some point. I love the idea of seeing how one decision can make such an impact on the direction life goes in. Hope you enjoy all of your reading this week 🙂
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The format it so unique and I’m loving its back and forth. Happy reading!
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I’ve had The Feminine Mystique on my TBR for a long time, I’m interested to see what you think about it.
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So far, not recommended. We’ll see if something changes by the end. Happy reading!
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I was interested to read your review of The Sellout – at least that’s one book I don’t need to add to my wishlist! Glad you enjoyed the Bill Bryson much more.
Here’s my WWW link: https://whatcathyreadnext.wordpress.com/2018/06/13/www-wednesdays-13th-june-18/
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Always good to balance out a bad review with a good one! Happy reading.
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This is my first time doing WWW Wednesday, but I love the idea and the amazing variety of bloggers that participate! I read Wild a couple months ago and I think I would really love A Walk in the Wodds.
My WWW post: https://mollysmadnessblog.wordpress.com/2018/06/13/www-wednesday/
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They’re somewhat similar but Bryson focuses more on the history of the trail and area he’s in and less on his personal journey. Happy Wednesday!
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I didn’t know Ken Jennings wrote a book. I will be interested in your review. http://tvaddictedbookworm.com/2018/06/13/www-wednesday-6-13-18/
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He has a few, actually. I was surprised. Happy reading!
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I read the Feminine Mystique years ago and struggled through it. It is not a book I would relish revisiting. I need to add an audiobook back into my routine. Here is my WWW post for the week / month! http://silverbuttonbooks.com/2018/06/13/www-wednesday-june-13-2018
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I think we’ll end up with similar views. Happy reading!
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Good luck on finally starting Brainiac. That’s happening to me with Tony Robbins’ Money: Master the Game.
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You just have to believe and it will eventually happen, right? Haha. Happy reading!
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I love being able to get back to series that I haven’t had time to finish. I hope you enjoy your Meltzer audiobook!
My WWW Wednesday.
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Thank you. I think there is a third when I finally have time for it haha. Happy reading!
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https://stephaniereadsweb.wordpress.com/2018/06/13/www-wednesday-13-6-18/
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Hope you enjoy your reads!
My WWW Wednesday – https://thelimitofbooksdoesnotexist.wordpress.com/2018/06/13/www-wednesday-june-13-2018/
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Thanks, happy reading!
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I read the Feminine Mystique in college (over 20 yrs ago). At that age, it was wonderful. Brainiac looks good.
https://ckrich.com/2018/06/13/www-wednesday-june-13/
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I think it’s time that has brought the book down for me. The changes she calls for are happening or have happened so it feels a bit outdated. Happy reading!
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Joining in for the first time on my new blog as a former participant of WWW Wednesdays waaaaaay back in the day!
https://dreadbetweenthelines.weebly.com/home/wwwwednesday-thunderhead-by-neal-shusterman
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Welcome back! Glad you found us. Happy Wednesday!
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Have fun reading. hopefully you can get to braniac soon 🙂 here’s mine https://shadowriverdaleharley.wordpress.com/2018/06/13/www-wednesday-23/
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Thank you! I keep staying positive that I will haha. Happy reading!
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So impressed you can balance reading 4 books at a time! I can usually only manage one though I will occasionally drift up to 3 at a time if the others are short story collections/rereads.
Here’s a link to my WWW Wednesday post:
http://www.areyoumybook.wordpress.com/2018/06/13/www-wednesday-june-13th-2018/
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As long as they’re different formats, I can keep them separate pretty well. Happy reading!
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The Feminine Mystique sounds interesting. I hope it picks up for you. Here is my WWW post https://bookandcorner.wordpress.com/2018/06/13/www-wednesday-13-06-18/
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Thanks. I’m hoping the ending will engage me. Happy reading!
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ooh I’ve not read any of these! I like the sound of a walk in the woods, I’ve been wanting to go walking for a while but never seem to find the time. Here’s mine: http://www.helensbookshelf.co.uk/www-wednesday-13-june-2018/
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It made me want to get out side more for sure. Now I have to find the time, too! Happy Wednesday!
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Here is my post for the week: laurenisreading.blog/2018/06/13/www-wednesday-26/
Happy reading!
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An interesting list! I definitely want to take a look at The Feminist Mystique! Here’s the link to my WWW Wednesday: https://bookswithkeri.wordpress.com/2018/06/13/www-wednesday-june-13th-2018/
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I hope you find something you like. Happy Wednesday!
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All of your books this week sound interesting. Happy reading!! Here’s mine: https://readwithme2018.com/2018/06/13/www-wednesday-june-13th-2018/
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Thanks, happy reading!
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Ah man, what a shame about The Feminine Mystique. I’ve always been curious about that book. Do you think you would have DNF’d it by now if it weren’t for your book club?
My WWW 🙂 – https://bookmarksandpostcardsblog.wordpress.com/2018/06/13/www-wednesday-13-06-18/
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I almost never DNF a book. I have commitment issues haha. Happy reading!
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Enjoy all your current reads! Here’s my WWW post
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Thanks, happy reading.
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You’re still reading so much even with classes going on! I’m always impressed by that. Good luck with all of them!
Here’s my WWW Wednesday post: https://siderealday.wordpress.com/2018/06/13/www-wednesday-6-13/
Thanks for hosting and happy reading!
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Thank you! Audiobooks to and from the city are a big part of my reading haha. Happy Wednesday!
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A Walk in the Woods sounds good!
Here’s my WWW Wednesday post – https://charleighwrites.wordpress.com/2018/06/11/www-wednesday-13june18/
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It was very good. Happy reading.
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I’m curious as to how A Walk in the Woods would be adapted into a movie. Here’s my extremely late post for this week. Happy reading 🙂
https://musewithmeblog.wordpress.com/2018/06/13/www-wednesday-2018-06-13/
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I hope to find out this weekend. It should be a relaxing one. Happy reading!
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Oh, Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods has been on my tbr list for ages! Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
This is my WWW this week:
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I hope you can get to it soon. Happy Wednesday!
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