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’m still slowly making my way through The Post-Birthday World by Lionel Shriver. I have a feeling it’s about to take a dark twist so I’m excited and finding more and more time to devote to reading it. I’ll for sure finish it in Europe if not before!
I started up with Dreams of Joy by Lisa See again. Thankfully I haven’t forgotten anything and I’ve been able to dive back in with no problem. I have the audiobook for another two weeks so I hope I can finish it in time!
It’s embarrassing but I’m still reading The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan. It’s hard to read a lot of a non-fiction book like this in one go. I’m doing pretty good, though, and making steady progress. I can’t wait to be done with it.
I’ve just started The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. It’s not as long as I thought it would be but I’ll still be a couple weeks working on this one. I’m just excited to be onto another audiobook, I felt like the Meltzer one went on for too long at the end.
Recently finished: I wrapped up The Fifth Assassin by Brad Meltzer on Sunday morning. It’s the second in a series of three but I’m not sure if I’m going to continue with the series. If I do, I’ll be in no rush to get to it. I’m not even sure what the last book is called if I’m being honest. My review went up yesterday and I gave it Three out of Five Stars.
I also finished Critical Chain by Eliyahu Goldratt over the weekend. It was a good weekend of finishing books and hurriedly writing reviews of them. This one was just what I was expecting and I enjoyed Goldratt’s method of teaching business lessons through a novel. I gave this one Three out of Five Stars as well.
Reading Next: I’ll start Brainiac by Ken Jennings as soon as I can but I’m nervous about finishing it before I leave for Europe! I’ll have to return it to the library before I go. I’m hoping I can fly through it, even though it’s another non-fiction. I’m guessing it will be a lighter topic.
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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Enjoy your reading…and here’s MY WWW POST
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Thanks, happy reading!
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Sounds like a few of your reads have been a bit of a struggle. Maybe you should consider DNFing, life’s too short for books you’re not enjoying, and finding something fun and easy. Hopefully your new reads will be better.
Here’s my WWW https://iwuvbooks.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesday-11th-july-2018/
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I have a mental block against DNFing a book. Mystique is just a bit dense but it is still interesting! Happy reading.
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I very rarely DNF too. More often than not I put it down for a bit and never go back to it, or not for a really long time.
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The joy Luck Club looks interesting. Not read any of your choices.. Here’ my WWW – https://whisperingstories.com/www-wednesday-reading-11th-july-2018/
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I’m not too far into it yet so I can’t comment, but it’s set up well so far. Happy reading!
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Leaving for Europe?? That sounds exciting! Here’s my https://geejenmotw.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesday-10th-july-2018/
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Yes! I’m super pumped. Happy reading!
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I’m intrigued by the idea of business lessons throuogh a novel. I hpoe Brainiac is an easy read for you! Also yay! to finishing two books this week.
Here’s my WWW post for the week.
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Thank you! I’m looking forward to a fun, quick read. Happy reading!
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I’m always so impressed by the amount of books you have going at one time. And a trip to Europe? That sounds exciting! Hope you have a great time!
My WWW post:
https://lifewithnoplot.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesday-for-july-11-2018/
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Thanks! I’m excited to travel but I’ll miss my books haha. Happy reading!
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That’s what e-books are for. Dozens of books, all on my phone! Has saved many a trip for me, I can tell you that! 🙂
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Have so much fun in Europe! I have the same difficulties reading a lot of non-fiction in one sitting – but hopefully the ones you’re reading are worth it! My WWW
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It’s interesting but I think I’m ready for some fiction. Happy reading!
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That’s too bad that you didn’t love The Fifth Assassin, it sounds really good. Where are you going in Europe?
My WWW Wednesday – https://thelimitofbooksdoesnotexist.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesday-july-11-2018/
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It was good but I think I was in the wrong mood for it. We’re hitting up Amsterdam, Belfast, Barcelona, Brussels, and Reykjavik. Happy reading!
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Thanks for hosting!! https://rlprotagonist.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/wwwweds-women-mystical-islands-of-death-queer-sff/
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The Post Birthday Wish sounds intriguing. https://ahappylittlebookworm.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesday-11-07-18/
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I hope I can find more time to read it soon. Happy reading!
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How are you finding The Joy Luck club so far? I’ve heard good things about that. Gotta love that you’re still working through The Feminine Mystique! Yes, girl! You’ve come this far – you can do it!
My WWW Wednesday- https://bookmarksandpostcardsblog.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesday-11-07-18/k
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I just started it but the premise so far is good. I getting so close to the end haha. Happy reading!
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Here’s my WWW Wednesday this week!
https://deannawritesabout.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesday-7-11-18/
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Good luck finishing before your trip! http://tvaddictedbookworm.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesday-7-11-18/
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Thanks! Fingers crossed. Happy reading!
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Dreams of Joy sounds like something I would like to read. Here is my WWW Wednesday. Happy reading :): https://readwithme2018.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesday-july-11th-2018/
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I recommend starting at the beginning of the series with Shanghai Girls. Happy reading!
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Another great list! Brainiac has been on my TBR for several years, but it just keeps getting pushed back. I can’t wait to see what you think 🙂 Have fun in Europe!!
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Oh, and my WWW Wednesday post: https://mollysmadnessblog.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesday-3/
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I hope I find time to start it soon. Happy reading!
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Good to see you’re happy with the progress you’ve made with your reading this week. Nothing like the feeling of satisfaction when you finish a book you’ve been reading for a while AND you complete the review. I’m was in a similar situation with a book (Grace) I’d been reading for several weeks, alongside others, that took me an age to get through because of other competing commitments. Still got to write the review though! I too very rarely DNF a book – it has to be REALLY bad for me to do that. I realise this is anathema to the ‘life’s too short’ advocates. I’m just a persevering kind of person, I guess.
Here’s my WWW link:
https://whatcathyreadnext.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesdays-11th-july-18/
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I like the label of persevering! Much better than stubborn haha. Happy reading!
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I like to think that persevering is stubborn but in a good way! 😀
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Nice list of books! I read The Joy Luck Club and I liked it – hope you do too! Here are my books: https://www.autismfamilypower.com/www-wednesday-11-july-2018/
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Great! The beginning has been good so far. Happy Wednesday!
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So far, so good! Happy Wednesday!
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Glad to see you are making progress
here’s mine
https://shadowriverdaleharley.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/top-5-wednesday-17/
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Thanks, it feels good. Happy reading!
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whoops that was top 5 wednesday not www wednesday
https://shadowriverdaleharley.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesday-25/
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It’s always great when you come back to a book after a while and it’s like you never really put it down. Happy reading!
https://musewithmeblog.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesday-2018-07-11/
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It’s fun to jump back in. Happy reading!
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Happy reading everyone 🙂
https://edwardsghostengine.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesday-35-11-7-18/#more-6454
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I hope you love The Joy Luck Club. After reading that one, I went on to read many of her books. They are so good!
My WWW Wednesday.
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I have another on my shelf, getting a little ahead of myself haha. Happy reading!
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Have fun in Europe! That sounds like so much fun!
My WWW
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Thank you, I’m so excited to leave. Happy reading!
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I love this idea for a blog post! Decided I had to take part too, so here is my first WWW Wednesday post
You have a new follower/reader!! 🙂
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Awesome. Welcome and happy Wednesday!
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I had to follow your goodreads link for The Post Birthday World – the title was too intriguing!! It sounds like you’re making your way through a lot of dense stuff at once… props to you for that!
My WWW Wednesday: http://www.caseydillabooks.com/2018/07/www-wednesday-2.html
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That one has me turning pages as fast as I can! I hope it piqued your interest. Happy reading!
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There is nothing wrong taking your time reading books. It is also difficult to decide whether or not to DNF a book.
https://stephaniereadsweb.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesday-11-7-18/
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I haven’t DNFed in years. I’m scared to see what happens haha. Happy reading!
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My Post: https://whimsywriter3.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesday-july-11th/
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Love these! Here’s mine: https://bookschiefmanaged7437.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesday/
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Enjoy your read and enjoy Europe!!!! Here is my post http://bewareofthereader.com/www-wednesday-july-11th-reading-alwyn-hamiltons-book-finally/
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Thanks! I’m getting my books ready too haha. Happy reading!
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Yay you finished some books! Here’s my post https://thesecretlibrarysite.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesdays-32/
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Finally haha. Happy reading!
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My first WWW Wednesday – Enjoy!
https://toomanytoberead.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesday-july-11th/
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Welcome.
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Thank you!!
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Nice list! I haven’t read any of them but I hope you liked them! Here’s my WWW Wednesday! 😀 https://colleensconclusions.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesday-7-11-18/
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Thanks, happy reading!
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Congratulations on finally finishing not only one but two books 😉 I had a great reading week as I read 7 books 🙂 and I’m reading now a New Adult romance The Mistake (off-Campus #2) by Elle Kennedy. I’m enjoying this series so far 🙂 here is my this week’s post https://journeyinbookland.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesday-july-11-2018/
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Oh shoot! That’s a great accomplishment. Congrats and happy reading!
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Havent read any of these books but the joy luck club looks interesting. Here is my WWW wed post : https://uwadis.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesday-2/
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I’m a fan so far but it’s structured a bit differently than I thought. Happy reading!
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COmpletely agree with what you’re saying about non-fiction books; it’s a lot more difficult to get sucked into a non-fic book like you can be in a fiction book! The Joy Luck Club looks really cool, though! Love your “selection” of books this week! Happy reading! Xx
Here is my post this week: https://andreawoldjohansen.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesday-july-11th-poetry-on-the-beach/ 🙂
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I was planning on another nonfiction next but I think I need something fun. Happy reading!
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I read Dreams of Joy by Lisa See. I much preferred the first book, Shanghai Girls. Dreams of Joy was much more depressing and a difficult read for me. That was at least 5 or 6 years ago, so I don’t remember what I rated it, probably a 2 (ok) or a 3 if I was feeling generous.
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I liked Shanghai Girls a lot and I see why you thought this one is more depressing. This China isn’t as fun as the one Pearl and Mae left. Happy reading!
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Forgot to link my post. https://4thelvofreading.blogspot.com/2018/07/its-been-awhile-since-i-posted-but-i.html
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Congrats on finishing up a couple novels! And good luck getting through Brainiac before you leave – I know how that can go, when you’ve got a library deadline looming large!
Here’s my WWW: https://siderealday.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesdays-7-11/
Thanks for hosting and happy reading!
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I may just return it and start one I can finish as an ebook in Europe. It can wait for me at the library, right? Happy Wednesday!
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Congrats on finishing a couple books! Here’s my WWW Wednesday post for this week: http://doriesreadingcorner.com/2018/07/11/www-wednesday-july-11th-2018/
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Thanks. It feels good to make progress. Happy reading!
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