WWW Wednesday, 24-October-2018

24 Oct

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: Maybe I won’t get back to The Poe Shadow by Matthew Pearl as soon as I’d hoped. A girl can dream, right?
I’m SO CLOSE to finishing A Column of Fire by Ken Follett! It feels really amazing to be so close after so long. I think passengers in my car will appreciate not having the massive audiobook case in the seat!
I’m 25% through Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson and I think I can push forward pretty quickly with it. It’s a fun book and every time I think it’s going to get dull, something changes that and I’m intrigued again.
I’m close to finishing A Night to Remember by Walker Lord as well. I love everything Titanic and this one has been fun to explore because it’s written before the wreck was found and things that were ‘known’ at the time have been disproved.
I’m enjoying Not Me by Michael Lavigne and trying to figure out what’s going on. I can tell there’s a big secret I’m not privy to but I can’t figure out what it could be. I like being kept guessing a little but I hope it doesn’t become any more than this.

Recently finished: After doing so well the past two weeks, it’s caught up with me. Nothing new this week. I think that will change again next week and I’ll finish the month strong! At least I can hope so.

I posted my review of Dark Matter by Blake Crouch on Thursday. Thanks to the many of you who came back to check that out! I gave it 5/5 stars.

Reading Next: The plan is still for That Night by Chevy Stevens. I should easily be able to start it this week. Stevens is my maiden name so I feel attached to this writer!


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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64 Responses to “WWW Wednesday, 24-October-2018”

  1. Ambi October 24, 2018 at 6:36 AM #

    Hope you enjoy all your books! 🙂

    WWW Wednesday (24/10/18)

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  2. whatcathyreadnext October 24, 2018 at 6:46 AM #

    Lovely to hear you’re enjoying all the books you’re reading or listening to. Long may that continue!

    Here’s my WWW link: https://whatcathyreadnext.wordpress.com/2018/10/24/www-wednesdays-24th-october-18/

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    • Sam October 24, 2018 at 11:49 AM #

      Thanks so much, happy reading!

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  3. alilovesbooks October 24, 2018 at 7:22 AM #

    I’m kind of tempted to pick up Treasure Island now. I remember being forced to listen to it in primary school and hating it so I suspect I would fare better now. Hope you continue to enjoy all of your reads.

    Here’s my WWW: https://iwuvbooks.wordpress.com/2018/10/24/www-wednesday-24th-october-2018/

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    • Sam October 24, 2018 at 11:50 AM #

      Many things do but some fall further. I don’t think this is one of the later. Happy reading!

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  4. Whispering Stories October 24, 2018 at 7:31 AM #

    I’ve not heard of A Night to Remember but I love books on the Titanic too so I think I’m going to have to add this to my TBR list. Here’s my WWW – https://whisperingstories.com/www-wednesday-24th-october-2018/

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    • Sam October 24, 2018 at 11:50 AM #

      It’s a good one for fans. I think you’ll like it. Happy reading!

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  5. lilisblissfulpages October 24, 2018 at 7:36 AM #

    I’m not familiar with any of the books in your list except Dark matter. But happy reading Sam.. Hope you enjoy all your reads. 🙂

    Here’s my WWW:

    WWW Wednesday #33

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    • Sam October 24, 2018 at 11:50 AM #

      That’s a good one to know! Happy reading.

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  6. Amanda McGill October 24, 2018 at 8:09 AM #

    I haven’t read any of your current reads, but I hope you enjoy them!

    My WWW Wednesday – https://thelimitofbooksdoesnotexist.wordpress.com/2018/10/24/www-wednesday-october-24-2018/

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    • Sam October 24, 2018 at 11:51 AM #

      Thanks, happy reading!

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  7. Margaret October 24, 2018 at 8:46 AM #

    I loved Treasure Island when I was a child!

    Here’s my WWW:

    WWW Wednesday: 24 October 2018

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    • Sam October 24, 2018 at 11:51 AM #

      It never fell in my lap then. Better late than never! Happy reading.

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  8. Denise @ Life With No Plot October 24, 2018 at 9:05 AM #

    Gosh, it’s been forever since I read Treasure Island. I know I read it as a kid. Is it sad that the only bits I remember are from the Muppet movie version?

    Here’s my WWW. Have a good week!

    https://lifewithnoplot.wordpress.com/2018/10/24/www-wednesday-10-24-18/

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    • Sam October 24, 2018 at 11:51 AM #

      I’m recognizing it from the Muppets and Wishbone! Happy reading.

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  9. Deanna October 24, 2018 at 9:10 AM #

    A Night to Remember sounds great. I read a lot of Titanic books when I was younger, but I don’t think I’ve read that one. I’m definitely adding to my TBR.

    Here’s my www Wednesday https://deannawritesabout.wordpress.com/2018/10/24/www-wednesday-10-24-18/

    Have a great week!

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    • Sam October 24, 2018 at 11:52 AM #

      Great, I think it’s a good one for fans. Happy reading!

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  10. WordsAndPeace October 24, 2018 at 9:19 AM #

    Ken Follett’s writing is fantastic. My post is here, with almost a massive AND awesome book: https://wordsandpeace.com/2018/10/22/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-october-22/

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    • Sam October 24, 2018 at 11:52 AM #

      I’ve really enjoyed the writing even if the plot of this one isn’t my favorite. Happy reading!

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  11. Laurel-Rain Snow October 24, 2018 at 9:30 AM #

    I loved That Night. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for hosting…and for sharing your books. Here’s MY WWW POST

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    • Sam October 24, 2018 at 11:53 AM #

      I’m super early in and I’m intrigued so far. Happy reading!

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  12. Darnell October 24, 2018 at 9:31 AM #

    I read A Night to Remember back in high school, and Dark Matter had been on my TBR for I don’t know how long. Great picks.

    WWW Wednesday 10/24/2018

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    • Sam October 24, 2018 at 11:53 AM #

      I’m sad it took me so long to find A Night to Remember. Happy reading!

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  13. sarahrmorrison October 24, 2018 at 9:36 AM #

    Looks like you are close to finishing a few books and Treasure Island is a quick read. Here is my WWW: https://greatmorrisonmigration.wordpress.com/2018/10/24/www-wednesdays-october-24-2018/

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    • Sam October 24, 2018 at 11:54 AM #

      Fingers crossed! This shouldn’t be a drought for long. Happy reading!

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  14. Ryan October 24, 2018 at 9:43 AM #

    A Night to Remember sounds more interesting to me now! A look at what people believed to be fact and knowing what actually happened sounds fascinating. I’m afraid I wouldn’t have the knowledge base to immediately know right from wrong though. Happy reading!

    https://musewithmeblog.wordpress.com/2018/10/24/www-wednesday-october-24-2018/

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    • Sam October 24, 2018 at 11:55 AM #

      The author is very careful not to speculate which helps a lot. Much of what changed upon wreck discovery wasn’t touched on here. Happy reading!

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  15. silverbuttonbooks October 24, 2018 at 10:55 AM #

    All of your books are new to me although the history lover in me is drawn to A Night to Remember. I hope you have a great week of reading! http://silverbuttonbooks.com/2018/10/24/www-wednesday-october-24-2018

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    • Sam October 24, 2018 at 11:56 AM #

      I think the history lover in you would enjoy it. Happy reading!

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  16. Lola October 24, 2018 at 11:49 AM #

    I am impressed you almost finished A Column of Fire! I really should read a Ken Follett book, but haven’t yet. Here is my lot for this week: https://wordpress.com/post/lolaetlavie.wordpress.com/8377
    🙂

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    • Sam October 24, 2018 at 11:56 AM #

      It’s a large mountain to climb, make sure you have time. Happy reading!

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  17. Jolie October 24, 2018 at 12:14 PM #

    That Night looks like something I would like to read. Here’s mine: https://readwithme2018.com/2018/10/24/www-wednesday-october-24th-2018/

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    • Sam October 24, 2018 at 9:24 PM #

      It’s not my normal genre, let’s see how this goes. Happy reading!

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  18. anovelglimpse October 24, 2018 at 12:33 PM #

    I hope you love the Chevy Stevens book. Her writing is so dark and good!
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    • Sam October 24, 2018 at 9:25 PM #

      Dark is a good way to describe it so far. Happy reading!

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    • Sam October 24, 2018 at 9:26 PM #

      Happy Wednesday!

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  19. Beware Of The Reader October 24, 2018 at 1:36 PM #

    Hahha yes it’s encouraging and inspiring if you share the same name as the author 🙂 My post today http://bewareofthereader.com/some-fantastic-book-read-www-wednesday-10-24/

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    • Sam October 24, 2018 at 9:28 PM #

      It’s oddly uncommon. Maybe it’s less memorable. Happy reading!

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  20. Sheri October 24, 2018 at 2:21 PM #

    I may have to check out that Titanic book. Sounds interesting. http://tvaddictedbookworm.com/2018/10/24/www-wednesday-10-24-18/

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    • Sam October 24, 2018 at 10:08 PM #

      Very well written. It was the primary book in the subject for a long time. Happy reading!

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  21. Bea Williams October 24, 2018 at 2:31 PM #

    It’s my first time taking part in this meme! ‘Twas good fun. 🙂

    WWW Wednesday – 24/10/18

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  22. Cris October 24, 2018 at 2:37 PM #

    My first time doing WWW Wednesday!! Fun to see what everyone is reading!

    http://thebiblioblonde.com/2018/10/24/www-wednesday-10-24-18/

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    • Sam October 24, 2018 at 10:10 PM #

      Welcome! Great to have new people this week. Happy reading!

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  23. Keri October 24, 2018 at 2:56 PM #

    Oooh, That Night has such a pretty cover! Hope you enjoy it when you pick it up!

    Here’s my WWW Wednesday post: https://areyoumybook.wordpress.com/2018/10/24/www-wednesday-october-24th-2018/

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    • Sam October 24, 2018 at 10:12 PM #

      Thanks! The cover grabbed my eye. Happy reading!

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  24. Realms of My Mind October 24, 2018 at 2:57 PM #

    I went through a major Titanic phase when I was younger and devoured several books about the ship. Definitely read A NIGHT TO REMEMBER, as well as the sequel THE NIGHT LIVES ON (which wasn’t nearly as good).

    Here’s what I’m currently up to!

    WWW Wednesday – 10/24/18

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    • Sam October 24, 2018 at 10:13 PM #

      I hadn’t realized there was another. Maybe I’ll pass though. I’ve been in my Titanic phase for over a decade haha. Happy Wednesday!

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  25. Rae Longest October 24, 2018 at 10:22 PM #

    The only two you mentioned I had read were Treasure Island, which I read in eighth grade AFTER seeing the b&w movie classic on TV and A Night to Remember, which I read early as well. I enjoyed both a great deal.

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    • Sam October 25, 2018 at 7:47 AM #

      I’ll have to find a Treasure Island adaptation to watch when I finish it. That will be fun to compare. Happy reading!

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  26. Vinny @ Artsy Draft October 25, 2018 at 1:08 AM #

    Wow, all of these books are very new to me! I never knew that there are books about Titanic?! I’m so behind all of this. Anyway, here’s my WWW Wednesday post: https://artsydraft.com/2018/10/www-wednesday-2.html

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    • Sam October 25, 2018 at 7:48 AM #

      There are a lot of fiction and non fiction books on the Titanic. I’m a little obsessed haha. Happy reading!

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  27. nickimags @ The Secret Library Book Blog October 25, 2018 at 5:52 AM #

    Glad you’re enjoying Treasure Island. Here’s my link https://thesecretlibrarysite.wordpress.com/2018/10/24/www-wednesdays-24-10-18/

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    • Sam October 25, 2018 at 7:48 AM #

      Thanks, I hope to put more in during lunch today. Happy reading!

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  28. thebibliophilegirluk October 26, 2018 at 6:44 PM #

    Never heard of these books but they sound so interesting!!
    Happy reading 🙂

    https://www.thebibliophilegirluk.com/2018/10/www-wednesday-24-10-18

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    • Sam October 26, 2018 at 6:48 PM #

      Thanks! I hope you find something new to enjoy. Happy reading!

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