WWW Wednesday, 27-June-2018

27 Jun

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!IMG_1384-0

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 think I made it through one chapter of The Post-Birthday World by Lionel Shriver. I’ve been studying during lunch when I can and finally got back to it some today. I’m really enjoying this book and its unusual format so I look forward to reading more when I can.
Still waiting on the hold of Dreams of Joy by Lisa See to come back. Sigh.
I didn’t finish The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan before the book club meeting and ended up skipping it in order to study a bit more. I felt bad, but I wasn’t sure how much I’d get out of the discussion if I was only a bit over half-way through it.
With all my driving to school, I’ve made great steps forward with The Fifth Assassin by Brad Meltzer. These books are fun and exciting but I do sometimes get frustrated feeling I’m kept in the dark. Toward the end, I’m sure everything will start to come together so I’m just looking forward to that.
Critical Chain by Eliyahu Goldratt has been a good read for me so far. I don’t read many business books because I’m usually trying to escape from B-School by reading, but Goldratt makes it all seem more fun by giving his stories a plot.

Recently finished: Let’s not talk about it. Maybe next week?

Reading Next: I’m not going to start Brainiac by Ken Jennings until I finish Friedan. I have to keep telling myself that since the book is so tempting right on my bedside table…
I forgot to cancel my hold on another car audiobook so I have The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan ready to go when I finish Meltzer. I think another week or so and I’ll be able to start this one.


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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81 Responses to “WWW Wednesday, 27-June-2018”

  1. Laurel-Rain Snow June 27, 2018 at 2:03 AM #

    Someday I want to read Lisa See. I hope you get the books you have on hold…and here’s MY WWW POST

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    • Sam June 27, 2018 at 11:14 AM #

      Thanks, it’s always a gamble haha. Happy reading!

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  2. Kay Wisteria June 27, 2018 at 2:10 AM #

    Ah I’d like to read Joy Luck Club at some point I’m time! Happy reading 🙂

    WWW Wednesday 6/27/18

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    • Sam June 27, 2018 at 11:14 AM #

      I hope to start it soon after hearing so many good things. Happy reading!

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  3. lilisblissfulpages June 27, 2018 at 2:22 AM #

    The Joy Clud have been on my TBR since it came out but I still cant get round to it.
    Here’s my WWW:

    WWW Wednesday #23

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  4. The Gal Herself June 27, 2018 at 3:05 AM #

    I should pick up The Feminine Mystique again. I wonder how that “old school” feminism would look to me in this #MeToo world.

    I’ve got a serious biography and a lighter than air mystery this week.

    http://onegalsmusings.blogspot.com/2018/06/wwwwednesday.html

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    • Sam June 27, 2018 at 11:15 AM #

      It’s interesting right now to be sure. Nice to have balance in reading. Happy reading!

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  5. alilovesbooks June 27, 2018 at 3:10 AM #

    I’m still quite curious about The Feminine Mystique even though you didn’t really get on with it. I’m very interested in books about feminism so I’d love to see how things have changed.

    Here’s my WWW https://iwuvbooks.wordpress.com/2018/06/27/www-wednesday-27th-june-2018/

    Happy reading.

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    • Sam June 27, 2018 at 11:16 AM #

      It’s a big change to be sure. I feel like I’m in almost another culture because it’s so different. Happy reading!

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  6. nickimags @ The Secret Library Book Blog June 27, 2018 at 4:39 AM #

    I hope your studying goes well this week. Here’s my link: https://thesecretlibrarysite.wordpress.com/2018/06/27/www-wednesdays-30/

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    • Sam June 27, 2018 at 11:18 AM #

      Thanks, I’m anxious to get the results back. Happy reading!

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  7. rlprotagonist June 27, 2018 at 5:25 AM #

    What’re you thinking of the Feminist Mystique so far? It’s something I’ve heard a lot about but don’t really know much about it, if you get me.

    Also this is my first time doing WWW Wednesday, so I’m super stoked!! My link is here: https://rlprotagonist.wordpress.com/2018/06/27/wwwweds-dinos-poirot-clinton/ As well as dinosaurs, Poirot and Clinton, there’s a lot of YA covered because ❤ YA, so to anyone who also is into YA please come say hi!!

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    • Sam June 27, 2018 at 11:19 AM #

      I’m not a big fan, it seems really outdated today. You’ll find plenty of YA fans here. Glad you joined in and happy Wednesday!

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      • Laurel-Rain Snow June 27, 2018 at 11:55 AM #

        Of course it’s outdated! It was published in 1963…lol

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      • rlprotagonist June 27, 2018 at 2:14 PM #

        yeah, i thought it must be. i’m mostly wondering if it’s worth reading anyway as kind of like ‘this is what feminist theory was like at this time period’ kind of thing, but I’m also like… ‘would it just be depressing/annoying’? So IDK, I figure if it turns up in a charity shop I might grab it, but otherwise probably not.

        ❤ thank you!!

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  8. Emily Wrayburn June 27, 2018 at 6:01 AM #

    Aww, I’m sure you’ll finish something soon! Hope your exams went well. (Was reading your other post from earlier).

    Here’s my post: https://keysandopenmind.wordpress.com/2018/06/27/www-wednesday-june-27-2018/

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    • Sam June 27, 2018 at 11:23 AM #

      Thank you! I hope to use some free time to finish them up. Happy reading!

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  9. Lady of Bookland June 27, 2018 at 6:23 AM #

    I’m still reading the same book as last week, so I too have no books to mention in recent reads, but hoping for better reading week now, even I’m leaving for a week long trip just in hours 🙂 Here is my post https://journeyinbookland.wordpress.com/2018/06/27/www-wednesday-june-27-2018/

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    • Sam June 27, 2018 at 11:23 AM #

      Those are always good for reading. Happy reading!

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  10. Ryan June 27, 2018 at 8:27 AM #

    Sorry to hear about your reading club, it is unfortunate when things clash like that. Good to have your priorities straight, though! Your reading will pick back up. 🙂

    Here’s my post:
    https://musewithmeblog.wordpress.com/2018/06/27/www-wednesday-2018-06-27/

    Happy reading.

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    • Sam June 27, 2018 at 11:24 AM #

      Thanks. It’s so hard to miss seeing my friends for a few months but I think they’ll survive. Happy reading!

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  11. Madam Mim June 27, 2018 at 8:51 AM #

    There are some great books on your list! The Feminine Mystique is supposed to be awesome!
    https://miminkling.com/2018/06/27/www-wednesdays/

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    • Sam June 27, 2018 at 8:10 PM #

      It’s been slow for me just because it’s more than 50 years dated. Happy Wednesday!

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      • Madam Mim June 27, 2018 at 8:32 PM #

        Hmm… can see that tbh! Happy Wednesday!

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  12. Amanda McGill June 27, 2018 at 9:03 AM #

    Brad Meltzer sounds like an author that my husband would really enjoy reading!

    My WWW – https://thelimitofbooksdoesnotexist.wordpress.com/2018/06/27/www-wednesday-june-27-2018/

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    • Sam June 27, 2018 at 11:24 AM #

      He’s got a long backlog if it works out haha. Happy reading!

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  13. Jenna M June 27, 2018 at 9:11 AM #

    Joy Luck Club looks really interesting. 🙂
    Here’s my WWW Post: https://jennabookish.wordpress.com/2018/06/27/www-wednesday-06-27-18/

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    • Sam June 27, 2018 at 11:25 AM #

      I hope so, I’ve been anticipating it a while. Happy reading!

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  14. sarahrmorrison June 27, 2018 at 9:12 AM #

    I’ve heard so many people and podcasts talking about “The Joy Luck Club” recently. That book appears to be making a comeback. I might finally have to read it as well. Here is my WWW: https://greatmorrisonmigration.wordpress.com/2018/06/27/www-wednesdays-june-27-2018/

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    • Sam June 27, 2018 at 11:25 AM #

      Huh, I wonder why. I’ve had it on my shelf for a few years. Happy reading!

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  15. Whispering Stories June 27, 2018 at 9:19 AM #

    Quite a few of your choices I’ve never heard of but sound interesting such as ‘The Joy Luck Club’. Here’s my WWW – https://whisperingstories.com/www-wednesday-reading-27th-june-2018/

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    • Sam June 27, 2018 at 11:26 AM #

      I tend to read books that have been out for a while. I’m bad at reading things as they’re released haha. Happy reading!

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  16. Andrea Wold Johansen June 27, 2018 at 9:24 AM #

    Listening to audiobooks in the car sounds so relaxing, but also quite stressful if you get to a stressful or scary passage, haha x
    And the balance between suspense and being enjoyably keptin the dark, and the feeling of just being left in that darkness is such a fine one! Hope it picks up at the end for you!
    Here’s my WWW, https://andreawoldjohansen.com/2018/06/26/www-wednesday-june-27/ 🙂 x

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    • Sam June 27, 2018 at 11:27 AM #

      Thank you. I got to a good part last night and I’m anxious to keep going. Happy reading!

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  17. noreadstoogreat June 27, 2018 at 10:08 AM #

    WWW-Wednesday June 2018

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  18. Molly @ Molly's Madness June 27, 2018 at 10:39 AM #

    The Joy Luck Club has been on my TBR forever! I can’t wait to see what you think of it.
    Here’s my WWW Wednesday: https://mollysmadnessblog.wordpress.com/2018/06/27/www-wednesday-2/ 🙂

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    • Sam June 27, 2018 at 11:27 AM #

      It’s lingered on mine as well. Happy reading!

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  19. Jolie June 27, 2018 at 10:58 AM #

    The Fifth Asssassin looks very interesting. And I loved The Joy Luck Club. I wish I could listen to audio books. My kids won’t let it happen…lol. Here’s my post: https://readwithme2018.com/2018/06/27/www-wednesday-june-27th-2018/

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    • Sam June 27, 2018 at 11:28 AM #

      Glad you liked it! It will be my first Amy Tan. Happy reading!

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  20. Sheri June 27, 2018 at 11:12 AM #

    Thanks as always for hosting:) http://tvaddictedbookworm.com/2018/06/27/www-wednesday-6-27-18/

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  21. Kwizgiver June 27, 2018 at 11:30 AM #

    Lots of great books!

    Here’s mine: https://www.kwizgiver.com/2018/06/www-wednesday.html

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    • Sam June 27, 2018 at 4:48 PM #

      Thanks, happy reading!

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  22. Maddie // Munch Reviews June 27, 2018 at 11:36 AM #

    I’m sorry about your crazy week! Hopefully you get some more reading in soon!

    Thanks as always for hosting!

    https://munchreviews.ca/2018/06/27/www-wednesday-9/

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    • Sam June 27, 2018 at 4:49 PM #

      Thank you! I’m excited to relax with a book soon. Happy reading!

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  23. Victoria @ Rocky Reads June 27, 2018 at 1:22 PM #

    Wonderful list as always! I look forward to reading it every week 🙂

    Here’s my post for the week! https://rockyreads.wordpress.com/2018/06/27/www-wednesday-5/

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  24. Stephanie June 27, 2018 at 1:27 PM #

    Here is my WWW https://stephsfictionandfamilylove.wordpress.com/2018/06/27/www-wednesday-june-27-2018/
    I hope you enjoy The Joy Luck Club; it really is very good! I want to read her newest book, her memoir that was published last year but haven’t had a chance. One day! Happy reading!

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    • Sam June 27, 2018 at 4:54 PM #

      I’m so excited for it after so many positive reviews! Happy reading.

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  25. anovelglimpse June 27, 2018 at 1:36 PM #

    I hope you love listening to The Joy Luck Club. I loved that book!
    My WWW Wednesday.

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    • Sam June 27, 2018 at 4:54 PM #

      Thanks, I’m excited to start it as soon as I can. Happy reading!

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  26. siderealday June 27, 2018 at 2:59 PM #

    Good luck getting through all your reads! Especially since you’re still balancing it with school.
    Here’s my WWW post this week: https://siderealday.wordpress.com/2018/06/27/www-wednesday-6-27/
    Thanks for hosting and happy reading!

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    • Sam June 27, 2018 at 4:55 PM #

      The final is over so I have to stop making excuses haha. Happy Wednesday!

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  27. whatcathyreadnext June 27, 2018 at 3:14 PM #

    Good luck for your results and making progress with all your books.

    Here’s my WWW link: https://whatcathyreadnext.wordpress.com/2018/06/27/www-wednesdays-27th-june-18/

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    • Sam June 27, 2018 at 4:57 PM #

      Thanks! I’m hopeful for some solid progress this week. Happy reading!

      Liked by 1 person

  28. Rae Longest June 27, 2018 at 3:49 PM #

    I am going to post my Triple W at http://powerfulwomenreaders.wordpress.com

    Liked by 1 person

  29. doriesreadingcorner June 27, 2018 at 9:10 PM #

    Happy Wednesday! Here’s my WWW Wednesday post for this week: https://doriesreadingcorner.com/2018/06/27/www-wednesday-june-27th-2018/

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  30. rabbitearsblog June 27, 2018 at 11:52 PM #

    Great set of books you got this week! I need to read some Brad Metzer books soon!

    Here’s my WWW Wednesday:
    https://rabbitearsblog.wordpress.com/2018/06/28/www-wednesdays-14-june-27-2018/

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    • Sam June 28, 2018 at 6:12 AM #

      I think this is my third and I’m really enjoying him. Happy reading!

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      • rabbitearsblog June 28, 2018 at 8:04 AM #

        Thanks!!!

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  31. Maygin Reads June 28, 2018 at 12:31 PM #

    I’ve been meaning to read The Joy Luck Club! I look forward to read more about how you like it in future posts!

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    • Sam June 28, 2018 at 12:49 PM #

      Thanks, I hope to start it soon. Happy reading!

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  32. Phantom Paper June 28, 2018 at 2:36 PM #

    I know of The Joy Luck Club but it eventually went off my TBR. I wanted to try out this tag, it holds you accountable somewhat 😛

    WWW Wednesday – First Time!

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    • Sam June 28, 2018 at 2:44 PM #

      Awesome! Glad you’re joining in. Happy reading!

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  33. Charlie @ Girl of 1000 Wonders June 30, 2018 at 11:00 AM #

    Late to the party this week, but I’m back! I also want to read The Joy Luck Club.

    WWW Wednesdays (6.27.18)

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    • Sam June 30, 2018 at 1:16 PM #

      Welcome back! I really want to start it soon! Happy reading.

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