WWW Wednesday, 4-July-2018

4 Jul

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’m a quarter of the way through The Post-Birthday World by Lionel Shriver. I’m enjoying it still, just a matter of having lunchtimes to read it. Maybe I’ll try leaving the office for lunch a bit more this week since it’s a slow one.
I’ve got Dreams of Joy by Lisa See back but I’m hoping to finish Critical Chain first. I just want to finish a darn book! We’ll see how it times up.
I’m still working on The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan which I’m embarrassed to admit. I’m trying to make more time to devote to reading it but the subject is so dense that it’s hard to read a lot at once.
I am really close to finishing The Fifth Assassin by Brad Meltzer which is encouraging. I was hoping to have this one finished this week, but it looks like I’m waiting one more week. Sigh.
I’m getting close to finishing Critical Chain by Eliyahu Goldratt as well. I think this one will be finished off within the week, hopefully, sooner so I can get back to my other audiobooks.

Recently finished: No comment.

Reading Next: I’ve been so tempted to start Brainiac by Ken Jennings every time I read four pages of Friedan and put it back down. I want a book to binge and enjoy and I’m hoping this can be it!
The audiobook is all set and ready for The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. Just got to finish Meltzer and I’ll start it immediately.

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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88 Responses to “WWW Wednesday, 4-July-2018”

  1. Laurel-Rain Snow July 4, 2018 at 1:19 AM #

    You have a wide variety of books going; I hope you are enjoying them. Here’s MY WWW POST

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 6:37 AM #

      Thank you. I’m looking forward to some listening today. Happy reading!

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  2. cleopatralovesbooks July 4, 2018 at 1:22 AM #

    I’ve only read The Post Birthday World from your list this time around – here is my Wednesday post https://wp.me/p3NfGl-2Xb

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 6:37 AM #

      I’m really liking that one and being sure to add ebook time into my days. Happy reading!

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  3. alilovesbooks July 4, 2018 at 3:24 AM #

    Sounds like you’re almost there with most of your reads. Hopefully next week will be a bumper week for books finished and you’ll have lots of new reads.

    Here’s my WWW https://iwuvbooks.wordpress.com/2018/07/04/www-wednesday-4th-july-2018/

    Happy reading and thanks for hosting.

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 6:38 AM #

      That’s my thinking. Got to stay positive. Happy reading!

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  4. Priyasha July 4, 2018 at 3:51 AM #

    I currently reading From Twinkle with love ….
    Great list …
    Happy Reading 💜

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 6:38 AM #

      Sounds like a happy summer read! Happy reading.

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    • silverbuttonbooks July 4, 2018 at 10:59 AM #

      I really enjoyed Twinkle! I know you were excited to read it after Dimple. Enjoy!

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  5. Emily Wrayburn July 4, 2018 at 4:54 AM #

    You can do it! I definitely recommend getting away from the office for lunch when you can. I get no reading done if I hang around.

    here’s my post: https://keysandopenmind.wordpress.com/2018/07/01/july-august-2018-tbr/

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  6. Kat @abookiesbooks July 4, 2018 at 5:09 AM #

    Interesting choices. Have to check them out soon.

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 6:39 AM #

      I hope you discover something you’ll love. Happy reading!

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  7. Aislynn d'Merricksson July 4, 2018 at 5:12 AM #

    Oh wow! You’ve got lots of in-progress reads going there! Good luck!!
    Here’s my link: https://wp.me/p6C2DX-1QG

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 6:40 AM #

      Thank you! I’ll be happy to finish one. Happy reading!

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  8. Whispering Stories July 4, 2018 at 5:19 AM #

    I do like the sound of The Fifth Assassin. You seem to be juggling lots of books at the moment, not sure I could read that many at once. Here’s my www – https://whisperingstories.com/www-wednesday-reading-4th-july-2018/

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 6:41 AM #

      I’m so close to finishing The Fifth Assassin. Fairly sure that will be finished next week. Happy reading!

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  9. Andrea Wold Johansen July 4, 2018 at 5:58 AM #

    I really admire how you always manage to read get through so many books at the same time! And sounds like you’re close to finishing most of them soon. You’ve got this! x

    Here’s my www Wednesday post:

    WWW Wednesday July 4

    Happy reading! xxx

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 6:41 AM #

      Thanks! With the exception of Post Birthday, I am pretty close on many. Happy reading!

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  10. whatcathyreadnext July 4, 2018 at 6:29 AM #

    Still juggling so many books! I don’t know how you do it. I manage two, possibly three, but no more than that. Keeping my fingers crossed you can get on to Brainiac because you’ve been looking forward to that for so many weeks!

    Here’s my WWW link: https://whatcathyreadnext.wordpress.com/2018/07/04/www-wednesdays-4th-july-18/

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 6:42 AM #

      I’m about to run out of renew opportunities on it haha. Seriously hoping so! Happy reading.

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  11. nickimags @ The Secret Library Book Blog July 4, 2018 at 7:06 AM #

    Hope you have time to finish something this week. Here’s my link https://thesecretlibrarysite.wordpress.com/2018/07/04/www-wednesdays-31/

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 7:28 AM #

      Thanks! I’m remaining hopeful I can finish at least one. Happy reading!

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  12. the girl, james July 4, 2018 at 7:40 AM #

    https://rlprotagonist.wordpress.com/2018/07/04/wwwweds-death-surprises-tomes/ Here’s mine!!

    Also lol ‘no comment’ says everything. Fingers crossed for next time!

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 12:58 PM #

      Thanks! I’m hopeful that it will work out. Happy reading!

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  13. Amanda McGill July 4, 2018 at 7:59 AM #

    Wow you have a lot of books on the go!

    My WWW Wednesday – https://thelimitofbooksdoesnotexist.wordpress.com/2018/07/04/www-wednesday-july-4-2018/

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 12:58 PM #

      I have trouble with any part of my life not having a book attached to it. Happy reading!

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  14. Teri Polen July 4, 2018 at 8:15 AM #

    I think you’ll like the Lionel Shriver book – that one has stuck with me for several years. https://teripolen.com/2018/07/04/www-wednesday-what-am-i-reading-amreading-9/

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 12:58 PM #

      I’m really enjoying it so far. I hope I can make more of my lunches more focused on reading. Happy reading!

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  15. clarice @ thalassics July 4, 2018 at 9:22 AM #

    these books sound great, happy reading!!

    my www post: https://thalassics.wordpress.com/2018/07/04/www-wednesday-4-july-2018/

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 12:59 PM #

      Thanks, happy reading!

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  16. Ryan July 4, 2018 at 9:34 AM #

    I feel your frustration, but I bet you’re going to have an avalanche of finished books soon. Happy reading 🙂

    Here’s my post:
    https://musewithmeblog.wordpress.com/2018/07/04/www-wednesday-2018-07-04/

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 12:59 PM #

      Thanks for the support! I’m starting to feel the crest of the book-wave coming. Maybe next week? The week after? Happy reading!

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  17. Ceri July 4, 2018 at 10:09 AM #

    Kudos to you for sticking with The Feminine Mystique this long. 😀 I’ve heard so many good things about The Joy Luck club. Looking forward to your thoughts!

    My WWW Wednesday – https://bookmarksandpostcardsblog.wordpress.com/2018/07/04/www-wednesday-04-07-18/

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 1:00 PM #

      At this point, I feel like I can’t give it up, haha. I’ll finish it eventually… Happy reading!

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  18. Yvo July 4, 2018 at 10:11 AM #

    Brainiac sounds like an interesting read! I hope you will be able to get to it soon. Happy reading! Here’s my WWW.

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 1:00 PM #

      Every time I don’t feel like reading The Feminine Mystique, I think about how much I do want to read Brainiac. Happy reading!

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  19. Lola July 4, 2018 at 10:20 AM #

    You have a lot going on!
    My lot: https://lolaetlavie.wordpress.com/2018/07/04/www-wednesday-4-july-2018/

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  20. Sheri July 4, 2018 at 10:21 AM #

    Happy 4th! http://tvaddictedbookworm.com/2018/07/04/www-wednesday-7-4-18/

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    • Sam July 7, 2018 at 2:59 PM #

      Sorry for the delay. I hope you had a happy 4th as well. Happy weekend!

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      • Sheri July 8, 2018 at 4:04 PM #

        No worries. Was out of town myself.

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  21. stephaniereadsweb July 4, 2018 at 10:49 AM #

    I’ve had a similar week to you so far, finishing all the books I’ve been reading for a while. It’s a good feeling.
    https://stephaniereadsweb.wordpress.com/2018/07/04/www-wednesday-4-7-18/

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 1:01 PM #

      Congrats on finishing them! I hope that starts happening for me soon. Happy reading!

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  22. silverbuttonbooks July 4, 2018 at 10:58 AM #

    Your finished reading “no comment” made me laugh out loud. We’ve all been there! Especially when you read so many books at the same time. Then, next week you have finished six books. I applaud your commitment to finishing the wretched Feminist Mystique. I’m so happy I never have to read it again. Here is my week! http://silverbuttonbooks.com/2018/07/04/www-wednesday-july-4-2018

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 1:02 PM #

      The chapter I just read was so outdated that I was laughing aloud. Most of it I can shrug off, but this one was too much. Happy reading!

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  23. Lady of Bookland July 4, 2018 at 11:48 AM #

    Good luck with your reading and finally finishing a book or more this week 😉
    You can find my post here: https://journeyinbookland.wordpress.com/2018/07/04/www-wednesday-july-4-2018/

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 1:03 PM #

      Thanks! I’m hopeful it will work out. Happy reading!

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  24. asreadbytina July 4, 2018 at 12:31 PM #

    Oh you’re juggling so many books! How do you balance them all at once? I can sometimes read 3 at time but it is rare. Fingers crossed that you can finish some of them this week!

    Tina @ As Told By Tina

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 1:04 PM #

      I have a bunch of different formats so I always have a book within reach. Happy Wednesday!

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  25. Hâf July 4, 2018 at 1:15 PM #

    You’re reading a lot of books!
    I can only manage 1 or 2 at a time.
    https://librarylooter.wordpress.com/2018/07/04/www-wednesday-04-07-18/

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 1:30 PM #

      I like having a lot going on at once. It means a book for every part of my life. Happy reading!

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  26. Maygin Reads July 4, 2018 at 1:30 PM #

    You’re reading quite a few books at one time. Impressive! I understand needing to take dense nonfiction books in small bits. No need to be embarassed!

    Here are my answers! https://notquitealiterarycritique.wordpress.com/2018/07/04/www-wednesday-a-meme/

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 1:32 PM #

      I need some speedy fiction after this to dive into books again. Happy reading!

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  27. whimsywriter3 July 4, 2018 at 1:48 PM #

    My Post: https://whimsywriter3.wordpress.com/2018/07/04/www-wednesday-july-4th/

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  28. Kat C (@Books_Sense) July 4, 2018 at 2:03 PM #

    I wish I could read this many books at one time! I always try to leave the office for lunch to read but I bring my lunch and it’s hard finding a place to read without having to buy food at a cafe or something and it’s been way too hot outside. Here is my link:

    http://www.booksandsensibility.com/2018/07/www-wednesday-1.html

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 5:34 PM #

      I’ve only eaten outside once this year, it’s been far too hot. Happy reading!

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  29. doriesreadingcorner July 4, 2018 at 2:38 PM #

    Happy 4th of July! Here’s my WWW Wednesday post for today: http://doriesreadingcorner.com/2018/07/04/www-wednesday-july-4th-2018/

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  30. Angela July 4, 2018 at 2:44 PM #

    Love this meme! Check out my WWW here: https://bibliofindings.com/2018/07/04/www-wednesday/

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  31. Kelly | Kelly's Rambles July 4, 2018 at 3:00 PM #

    I’ve not read any of your choices but I hope you enjoy them! This is my first WWW in a while so I’m looking forward to checking out some great posts!

    Here’s my WWW.

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 8:48 PM #

      Welcome back! Glad you could rejoin us. Happy reading!

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  32. lilisblissfulpages July 4, 2018 at 3:12 PM #

    MIne is late:

    WWW Wednesday #24

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  33. jessmcombs July 4, 2018 at 3:42 PM #

    I’ve been wanting to read The Joy Luck Club, but still haven’t. Here’s my link https://jesscombs.com/2018/07/04/www-wednesday-independence-day-2018-edition/

    Thanks for hosting this! 🙂

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    • Sam July 4, 2018 at 9:20 PM #

      I really want to start it soon! Happy reading.

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  34. Jolie July 4, 2018 at 4:02 PM #

    Joy Luck Club was awesome. Here’s mine and happy reading!! https://readwithme2018.com/2018/07/04/www-wednesday-july-4th-2018/

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  35. Denise @ Life With No Plot July 4, 2018 at 5:27 PM #

    Happy reading everyone!

    https://lifewithnoplot.wordpress.com/2018/07/04/www-wednesday-for-july-4-2018/

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  36. wadadlipen July 4, 2018 at 11:28 PM #

    I feel you on the reading progress. We need to remind ourselves that it’s not the destination but the journey…right? Haven’t read any of the other books – though I see one or two that I probably should have; but I did see the Joy Luck Club movie when it came out (not the same thing but something…lol). Here’s my contribution to the meme https://wadadlipen.wordpress.com/2018/07/05/just-a-little-book-chat

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    • Sam July 5, 2018 at 6:49 AM #

      I’m enjoying the journey to be sure, just wish it was shorter haha. Happy reading!

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  37. Gee Jen July 5, 2018 at 1:40 AM #

    It’s been awhile and I’m a bit late but so good to be involved in this weeks WWW Wednesday! https://geejenmotw.wordpress.com/2018/07/05/www-wednesday-4th-july-2018/ Happy Reading 🙂

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    • Sam July 5, 2018 at 6:51 AM #

      Welcome back! Always glad to have people jump back in. Happy reading!

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  38. Rae Longest July 8, 2018 at 6:36 PM #

    My, you are quite eclectic in your reading tastes and choices. Good post, BTW.

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    • Sam July 8, 2018 at 8:49 PM #

      Thank you. You’re welcome to join any time you want. Happy reading!

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