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: It might be optimistic, but I think I can return to The Poe Shadow by Matthew Pearl soon! I’ve only got one more book standing in my way. The future is at hand!
Unsurprisingly, I’m still working through A Column of Fire by Ken Follett. I’m getting close now, only a normal-length audiobook to go!
I’m moving slowly through Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson but I think this will be faster than some of my other ebooks. It’s a lot shorter than I thought it would be, honestly. I double checked four times that I didn’t have the abridged version!
I began listening to A Night to Remember by Walker Lord on my phone. I love everything Titanic and I’m honestly surprised I didn’t have this on my radar earlier than I did. It’s a short one and I expect I’ll fly through it.
I began Not Me by Michael Lavigne on Friday. Not too far into it yet but I’ve had such a good run of print books that I’m optimistic that this one will go fast. too!
Recently finished: I finished two again! The first was The Girl in the Spider’s Web by David Lagercrantz which was a phone audio. I was happy to wrap it up on my way home from school. It was a very satisfying ending for me and set up well for another one in the series! I gave it Four out of Five Stars and posted my review yesterday, check it out.
The second was Dark Matter by Blake Crouch which I flew through. I was skeptical for about the first 100 pages and then finished it in less than 24 hours. I’m yawning as I type this because I sacrificed a lot of sleep for this book. So worth it. A full Five out of Five Stars and my review will be up tomorrow.
I also posted my review of Artemis by Andy Weir last Friday. It wasn’t The Martian, but it was good. I’ll expect good things from Weir in the future. I gave it Four out of Five Stars.
Reading Next: It seems too optimistic to think about finishing yet another book this week. If I do, it will probably be an eaudiobook and next will probably be That Night by Chevy Stevens. This book haunted me for a while before I found it on clearance when a Barnes and Nobel closed and decided to buy it. We’ll see how it goes.
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’m looking forward to your review of Dark Matter – it sound compelling reading!
Here’s my WWW post – https://booksplease.org/2018/10/17/www-wednesday-17-october-2018/
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Coming soon, keep an eye out. Happy reading!
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I was quite surprised by how short Treasure Island was too. I think I just got into my head that because it was a Victorian book it’d be really long, and sort of forgot that it’s also a children’s book? I hope you’re enjoying it.❤
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Lol very true! Most Victorian books are so long. This is a nice quick exception. Happy reading!
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I’m often surprised how short some of the classics are. Don’t know why but I always expect them to be big weighty tomes and often they’re less than 200 pages.
Here’s my WWW: https://iwuvbooks.wordpress.com/2018/10/17/www-wednesday-17th-october-2018/
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I think Jane Austen ruined it for me. George Elliott didn’t help, haha. Happy reading!
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I hope you enjoy Treasure Island. I’ve been wanting to read it for ages.
Here is mine: https://libraryofbooksandtea.wordpress.com/2018/10/17/www-wednesday-17-10-18/
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It’s been really fun so far. We’re about to set sail! Happy reading.
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Treasure Island is one I’ve been meaning to read forever, actually now knowing it’s so short has spurred me on to read it!
My recent reads are here! > https://booksonthe747.wordpress.com/2018/10/17/www-wednesday-17th-october-2018/
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It was a happy discovery to be sure. I’m looking forward to enjoying it. Happy reading!
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Yay so happy that you loved Dark Matter!
My WWW Wednesday – https://thelimitofbooksdoesnotexist.wordpress.com/2018/10/17/www-wednesday-october-17-2018/
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I’m so glad I finally read it. Happy reading!
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Interesting to see you mention A Night to Remember. I haven’t read the book (although I’ve just added it to my wishlist) but I recall seeing the 1958 film version starring British actor, Kenneth More, on TV a few times. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051994/?0051994
Have you read Every Man For Himself by Beryl Bainbridge, also set on the Titanic? Got mixed reviews but I enjoyed it.
Here’s my WWW link: https://whatcathyreadnext.wordpress.com/2018/10/17/www-wednesdays-17th-october-18/
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I’m a Titanic nerd. I haven’t seen the 1958 film but imagine it had more of a plot than this which if very factual. I read Bainbridge’s book and enjoyed it as well. Happy reading!
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Follett and Steven are great authors. I was actually quite disappointed by Artemis. My post is here: https://wordsandpeace.com/2018/10/15/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-october-15/
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I haven’t read Follett outside of this series but I’m adoring it. Happy reading!
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What accomplishments you have made from last Wed. until this one. Since Wednesday is my teaching day at the university, I will not be able to post my WWW Wednesday until this evening, but you can find it on http://powerfulwomenreaders.wordpress.com
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I usually write it in advance and schedules so I can get it up on time haha. Happy reading!
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You are so efficient and organized.
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My WWW 🙂
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I always love how unique your reads are! They definitely always have me checking out books I haven’t heard of before! Have a great week!
My WWW: October 17th, 2018
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My book clubs always help me do that. Happy reading!
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I too am a bit of a Titanic buff. If those books interest you and you like a little nonfiction, you might want to try reading or listening to Erik Larson’s Dead Wake about the Lusitania, another passenger book, which sank under different circumstances after the Titanic. I thought it was full of information I never heard before and really well done. Glad you like the newest Tattoo book all the way through. I did as well. I wonder if the movie will be remotely any good. Here is my WWW post: https://greatmorrisonmigration.wordpress.com/2018/10/17/www-wednesdays-october-17-2018/
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I enjoyed Dead Wake as well. This one has a similar feel. I like everything I’ve read from Larson so far. Happy reading!
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Yeah…I really enjoy Larson as well. I’m going to read “Devil in the White City” soon for a book club.
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That was my first of his and adored it. Happy reading!
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I’m often quite surprised with how much less there is to a classic novel relative to how I imagined the book in my mind beforehand. Not to diminish any given book, mind you, It’s just knowing it’s a classic all your life has it larger than life in your head, you know?
https://musewithmeblog.wordpress.com/2018/10/17/www-wednesday-october-17-2018/
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I feel exactly the same. As another reader reminded me, it is a children’s book lol. Happy reading!
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Yes, of course. There is that too lol
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I hadn’t heard of these three before, thanks for sharing! Here are mine for the week: saturdaynitereader.com/2018/10/17/www-wednesday-october-17-2018/
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http://www.saturdaynitereader.com/2018/10/17/www-wednesday-october-17-2018/
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I hope you can enjoy the recommendation. Happy reading!
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What an eclectic group of books – from classics to Chevy Stevens. I’ll be watching for your review on the Stevens’ book. They are a hit or miss for me and now I’m curious about this one. Here’s my post for the week – thank you! https://macsbooks311.wordpress.com/2018/10/17/wwwwednesdays-3/
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I’ve never read her before so I’m curious to see what it’s like. Happy reading!
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Kudos for reading a classic like Treasure Island!! http://tvaddictedbookworm.com/2018/10/17/www-wednesday-10-17-18/
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Thanks! It’s to fulfill a reading challenge. Happy reading!
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Looking forward to reading your Dark Matter review. Here’s my linnk for this week https://thesecretlibrarysite.wordpress.com/2018/10/17/www-wednesdays-17-10-18/
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Up tomorrow so check back. Happy reading!
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Will do!
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This is my first time to joined WWW Wednesday and I’m currently using this meme as a motivation for myself to read more every week! So, thank you for hosting this meme, Sam! 🙂 Here’s my post: https://artsydraft.com/2018/10/www-wednesday-1.html
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That’s wonderful! Welcome and thanks for joining. Happy Wednesday!
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I can’t wait to see what you thought of The Girl in the Spider’s Web!! Here’s mine: https://readwithme2018.com/2018/10/17/www-wednesday-october-17th-2018/
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I posted my review yesterday so you can check it out at your leisure. Happy reading!
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My WWW Wednesday https://donjimmyreviews.wordpress.com/2018/10/17/www-wednesday/
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My apologies for the delay responding, WordPress tagged this as Spam. Happy reading!
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Thank you. You too. 😀
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I’m glad you enjoyed Dark Matter! If you like the premise I know of two other books like it (just aren’t as thriller-y)
Here’s my post: https://litlistening.com/2018/10/17/www-wednesday-weekly-wrap-up-5/
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Thanks! It reminded me of the TV show The Flash with all the alternate worlds. Happy reading!
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I’m so happy to hear Dark Matter was a success for you! It’s one of my all time favorites. Have a wonderful week and happy reading! Here’s my WWW.
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Really engaging and kept me guessing. Happy reading!
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I had to DNF Treasure Island 2 years ago it wasn’t for me. I’m trying to get into reading classic, after readind a few for me there will be some classics I will like and others that are not my cup of tea.
https://stephaniereadsweb.wordpress.com/2018/10/17/www-wednesday-17-10-18/
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I’m sorry to hear that! I find most Victorian era books aren’t for me but this one has been fun so far. Happy reading!
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I’m glad to hear you are enjoying it. Victorian era books I’ve never tried.
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Glad you liked dark matter here’s mine https://shadowriverdaleharley.wordpress.com/2018/10/17/www-wednesday-39/
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It was a perfect fall read. Happy reading!
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Chevy Stevens is definitely an author whose books haunt you forever after reading them. I hope you enjoy spending time with this one.
My WWW Wednesday.
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I’m so excited to try her work! Happy reading.
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My Post: https://whimsywriter3.wordpress.com/2018/10/17/www-wednesday-oct-17th/
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I took a short break from blogging (a few weeks) and the WWW Wednesday is the perfect way for me to ease back into it. Happy reading! Here’s my WWW:
https://bigreadinglife.wordpress.com/2018/10/17/www-wednesday-october-17-2018/
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Wonderful, welcome back. I hope you had a good break. Happy reading!
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My husband and I really enjoyed The Martian (we listened to the audiobook, which was excellent) so I’m nervous about Artemis (the sophomore slump can be real!). I’m glad you enjoyed it though. Here is my WWW: http://mlvreads.blogspot.com/2018/10/www-wednesday-101618.html
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My husband and I did the same with The Martian! Don’t go into it expecting the same caliber of story and you should enjoy it. Happy reading!
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A Night to Remember sounds so good!
My WWW post: https://reviewsfromthestacks.wordpress.com/2018/10/17/www-wednesday-17-october-2018/
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It’s a joy so far. Happy reading!
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So dark Matter was really good? I’ve seen it on many feeds with enthusiastic reviews! My WWW Wednesday with a small review of A Star Is Born this week (it never happens but …) http://bewareofthereader.com/www-wednesday-10-17-with-an-enthusiastic-movie-mini-review-too-because-a-star-is-born-was-so-good/
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It was a great read. Gripping and fast paced. I loved it. Happy reading!
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I am looking forward to your thoughts on Treasure Island – I haven’t read it it, but I got an old copy from my husband’s Great Aunt’s house after she passed away. They were going to give all her books to charity, but I ‘saved’ some lovely ones, including Treasure Island!
My lot: https://lolaetlavie.wordpress.com/2018/10/17/www-wednesdays-17-october-2018/
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How fun! Sounds like a great copy to hold on to as an heirloom. Happy reading!
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Wow, so many good books! A Night to Remember’, ‘That Night,’ and ‘The Girl in the Spider Web’ catch my eye the most! I’ve always wanted to read the Millennium series, but haven’t yet.
Here’s my post: https://candy-m.blogspot.com/2018/10/what-are-you-reading-oct-17-2018.html
Thanks for hosting! Have a great week!
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It’s a great read! I hope you can find the time to enjoy it. Happy reading!
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