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 made a little headway with Becoming Madame Mao by Anchee Min but not much. I’ll be on this for a while, to be sure. I’m still getting used to the style, how it switches from first-person to third-person. I’m not sure I like it yet.
I’ve gotten to halfway through Midwives by Chris Bohjalian. I haven’t been reading as much before bed because I’m making sleep a priority and getting to bed earlier. It’s been great, but it is eating into reading a smidge.
I’m really liking Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor on audio. It’s getting really interesting and keeping me listening as long as possible through each workout. I might be on to a series I’ll finally finish!
Since News of the World by Paulette Jiles is so short, I’m making great progress with it. I should have this one wrapped up later this week at the latest!
Recently finished: I knew it was coming so no big surprise here: nothing new finished this week. I killed it in March so I’m not surprised with a small slow down. Though I do expect more books finished next week! Also no reviews this week. I’ll be back at them next week so don’t worry!
Reading Next: I’m still waiting for Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli. I’m getting anxious since I’ll be ready to start it very soon. I’ve got my fingers crossed it comes in this week!
Leave a comment with your link and comment (if you’re so inclined). Take a look at the other participant links in the comments and look at what others are reading.
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Enjoy your books; they all look good. Here’s MY WWW POST
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Thanks, it’s been a good week for this bunch. Happy reading!
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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda is very high on my TBR. My WWW https://bookandcorner.com/2019/04/03/www-wednesday-3-april-2019/
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I hope I can start it soon. Happy reading!
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Glad to hear you’re enjoying DoSaB. I need to get to that one eventually!
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It’s blowing me away and I can’t wait to get back to it. Happy reading!
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Interesting what you say about Becoming Madame Mao because I seem to notice changes from first-person to third-person, or vice versa much more than I used to and sometimes it does seem slightly intrusive to the reading experience. The same with switches from past to present tense, especially in books with multiple narrators which seem to be very popular with authors these days. I can’t remember which book now but I read one a while back that had sections set in the past that were in present tense and sections set in the present in past tense. Once I noticed it, it really bugged me!
Here’s my WWW link: https://whatcathyreadnext.wordpress.com/2019/04/03/www-wednesdays-3rd-april-19/
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Oh geeze haha. This one seems to be a mix of the main characters memories and a narrator filling in the gaps and/or straightening out exaggerations. It’s an odd mix. Happy reading!
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The only book we’ve reviewed is Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. Your other books do sound good, especially Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor – Here’s my WWW – https://whisperingstories.com/www-wednesday-reading-3rd-april-2019/
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I can’t wait to read Simon! I hope it starts soon. Happy reading!
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Ooh! I want to read Daughter of Smoke and Bone. I read both Strange the Dreamer books by Laini Taylor earlier this year and now I’m keen to read more of her work. I hope you enjoy it!
Here’s my WWW.
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I hadn’t heard of her other novels. Did you enjoy them? Happy reading!
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Everyone I know who’s read Simon… has really enjoyed it, fingers crossed your copy arrives soon!
My WWW Wednesday post is here https://bellisdoesbooks.wordpress.com/2019/04/03/www-wednesday-3-4-19/
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Thanks! I’ve only heard positive things. Happy reading.
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Daughter of smoke and bone looks very interesting, I’m more inclined to try it out seeing so many people reading it!
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That’s how it made it to my list originally. Happy reading!
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Daughter of Smoke and Bone does sound really interesting! I will have to investigate further. Meanwhile, my WWW Wednesday for this week: https://braggkevin.wordpress.com
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It’s been a fun read while I’m biking. Happy reading!
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Good luck with Simon!! He’s such a precious cherub!!
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I hope the hold comes in soon. Happy reading!
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I have been trying to get more sleep as well and not reading as much at night. Totally does eat into my reading time! Books look good – here is mine: https://www.autismfamilypower.com/www-wednesday-3-april-2019/
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Getting more sleep is exhausting lol. Happy reading!
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I think I tried a book by Anchee Min a while back and really struggled to get into it. Hopefully once you manage to get into the style it’ll work a little better for you.
Here’s my WWW https://iwuvbooks.wordpress.com/2019/04/03/www-wednesday-3rd-april-2019/
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Thanks, I’m staying positive! Happy reading.
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I hope you get to read Simon vs. soon! I really loved that book.
Here’s my post:
https://sociallyawkwardbookworm.com/2019/04/03/www-wednesday-58/
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Thanks, it’s looks so good! Happy reading.
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So glad you’re enjoying Laini Taylor! I love that series, and also, she is super nice. I got to meet her at YallFest one year.
My WWW post: http://lifewithnoplot.com/2019/04/03/www-wednesday-4-3-19/
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How fun! I’d love to go to one of the book festivals some time. Happy reading!
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YallFest is held every year in Charleston, SC – not sure if you are anywhere nearby, but it’s awesome. They have all these panels with authors and other book people (illustrators, publishing folks) plus lots of book signings. The best part – it’s all totally free (except for the money you might spend on books there – but you can bring your own copies for the authors to sign, you don’t have to buy them through the festival).
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Unfortunately that’s not driveable for me, I’m in Michigan. I have friends who have gone and said it was amazing, I wish it was more doable for me. Happy reading!
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Yeah, that would be pretty far.
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Hope you get Simon soon – such a great book with a sweet romance. And I’m not much for reading romance. https://teripolen.com/2019/04/03/www-wednesdays-what-am-i-reading-amreading-5/
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Me neither so that’s reassuring. Happy reading!
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I am too looking forward in reading Laini Taylor.Hope you are enjoying too!!! Here is mine,
https://hasanthisbookworld.wordpress.com/2019/04/03/www-wednesday-3-april-2019/
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Thanks, I’ve enjoyed it a lot so far. Happy reading!
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I am reading again!! It feels weird to be gone for so long, and weird coming back. I feel like I’m starting all over.
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Welcome back and happy reading!
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Daughter of Smoke & Bone was my first read by Laini Taylor and I loved it!
Wrote my first WWW Wednesday today 😁
https://dinipandareads.home.blog/2019/04/03/www-wednesday/
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Welcome to the community! It’s my first of Taylor as well. Happy Wednesday!
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Thank you! I’m happy to join the community 😊
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How are you liking News of the World so far? Have a great week of reading!
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It’s good so far. A bit bare in style but good characters and plot. Happy reading!
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I always have a bit of trouble reading before bed. The other night I wound up falling asleep with all the lights on. I just get too tempted to put the book down for a second and rest my eyes–then that’s it for me. Have a good week!
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I live napping that way! Happy reading.
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So glad you’re enjoying Daughter of Smoke and Bone! I might just have to add it to this month’s TBR. :3 Sorry you don’t have Simon yet. The wait can be so hard sometimes! Hope you get it soon.
Here’s my WWW Wednesday post.
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I’d say grab Taylor if you can. I’m loving the adventure so far. Happy reading!
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Every week I come hoping you’ve started reading Simon vs…. the anticipation!
Here is my post:
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Tell me about it! I can’t wait to start. Happy reading!
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Yay for Simon! You are going to love it!
My WWW Wednesday.
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I hope I can start it sometime soon. Happy reading!
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I’ve had Daughter of Smoke and Bone on my TBR forever – maybe I will make it my next audiobook! I hope you get Simon soon and enjoy it. Here is my post: https://samannelizabeth.wordpress.com/2019/04/03/www-wednesday-3-april-2019/
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Nope, that is YOUR site. Dang it. Here is mine! https://silverbuttonbooks.com/2019/04/03/www-wednesday-april-3-2019/
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It’s been a pretty solid audio so far. One voice has annoyed me a bit, but it’s a minor character. Happy reading!
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I want to read Daughter of Smoke and Bone too. Sounds like you enjoy it. Enjoy your reading! 🙂
https://lmdurand.com/www-wednesday-weekly-reading-update-4-3-19/
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Thank you, I can’t wait to get back to it. Happy reading!
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I’ve heard a lot about Daughter of Smoke and Bone so I hope you enjoy it! Can’t wait for your review! Happy WWW!
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Thank you, I’ve been waiting a long time to read it. Happy reading!
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I hope you enjoy all of your reads!
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Thank you very much, happy reading!
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Oh yay!! Simon Vs is one of my absolute favorites! It’s adorable!! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 🙂
Here’s my WWW Wednesday post: https://areadertowhateverend.wordpress.com/2019/04/03/www-wednesday-3rd-april-2019/
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I’m so excited about all the hype around this book. Happy reading!
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Thank you! You too! 🙂
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I am glad that you are liking Daughter of Smoke and Bone!! Here’s mine: https://readwithme2018.com/2019/04/03/www-wednesday-april-3rd-2019/
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Loving it and I wish I was listening now! Happy reading.
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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda was such a good book! I haven’t seen the movie yet, but it looks like they were faithful to the source material. Hope you enjoy 🙂
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Oh, and here is mine! https://samsbeachreads.wordpress.com/2019/04/03/www-wednesday-april-3-2019/
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That’s great to hear. I’m excited to see the movie after I finish the book. Happy reading!
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I’ve thought of reading Daughter of Smoke & Bone because it sounds interesting but I’m not so sure I’ll like it because it doesn’t seem my type of book.
My WWW Wednesday post: https://youraveragebooknerd779402918213.wordpress.com/2019/04/03/www-wednesday-03-04-19/
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It’s not really my type either but I’m enjoying something different. Happy reading!
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I hope you like Simon vs., it’s such a heartwearming book and I loved it 🙂
Here is my post! https://crowingaboutbooks.wordpress.com/2019/04/03/www-wednesday-2/
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I’m hoping the book comes in soon! I’m dying to read it. Happy reading!
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I usually have a slow down the first week of the month.
My WWW can be found here: https://thebibliovert.com/2019/04/03/www-wednesday-this-week-in-books-april-3rd/
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Good luck getting past it next week. Slumps are usually short. Happy reading!
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Thanks and same to you!
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I liked Daughter of Smoke and Bone, too! Have you read any other Laini Taylor?
My WWW Post is here: https://rlprotagonist.wordpress.com/2019/04/03/www-wednesday-april-3-secret-graveyard-bras/ 01 🙂
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This is my first and I’m liking it a lot. Happy reading!
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My Post: https://whimsywriter3.wordpress.com/2019/04/03/www-wednesday-april-3rd-2019/
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I keep going back and for on reading Daughter of Smoke and Bone. I really liked Strange the Dreamer by Lani Taylor, but didn’t like the sequel. I’ll be interested to see what you think. Here’s my link: https://booksonthebrain.blog/2019/04/03/www-wednesday-april-3/
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Thanks, I hope to power through and finish soon! Happy reading.
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I’m slowing down a bit as well after the past week! Happy reading!
Here is my WWW Wednesday. https://beansbookshelfandcoffeebreak.com/2019/04/03/www-wednesday-49/
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Nothing wrong with slowing down as long as we’re moving forward. Happy reading!
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