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’ve had to work through lunch a lot the past few weeks so I haven’t made much progress on Becoming Madame Mao by Anchee Min. Partially, it’s because I’m not super interested, but it’s mostly because of time. I hope work slows down and I can get back to it soon.
I’m still moving forward with Hawkes Harbor by S.E. Hinton. I hoped to be done with it by now, but it’s not gripping me. I actually dislike it so far, but I’m hoping things turn around a bit and finish on a better note than they’ve started. I’ll be really disappointed otherwise.
I’ll finish The Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing by Mira Jacob by next week. This one has been enjoyable and I like the back-and-forth timeline it’s using to build suspense. And I keep thinking about the title and all of the things it can mean for the book. I wonder what I’ll finally decide on when I’m done.
As predicted, A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin will be a long haul. I’m on disk four of 36 so I feel like it’s going pretty well. We’ll see if I can keep this pace up for a few weeks and actually finish before it’s due back at the library. I might have to beg for a long renewal.
Recently finished: Nothing new this week, unfortunately. I’m OK with this because I’ve been so far behind on reviews and I finally get a chance to catch up! I think there will be two here next week, though.
I’ve knocked out one more review this week, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli. I absolutely adored this book and I wish I could imitate Simon’s voice. Albertalli is so talented. I gave it Five out of Five Stars.
Reading Next: I’m leaving for a trip tonight and I’m taking Survival in Auschwitz by Primo Levi with me. I hope to start reading it while I’m gone and on the plane home at the latest.
I’ll need a new eaudiobook soon as well and I’ll be picking up our next book club selection, Exit West by Mohsin Hamid. I’ve only heard good things about this one so I’m excited to dive in soon and see what all the fuss is about.
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.
Have any opinions on these choices?
Until next time, write on.
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I haven’t read any of these…hope you are enjoying them. Here’s MY WWW POST
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Thanks, happy reading!
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My WWW post will publish later on today
https://deesreadingtree.home.blog
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Apart from the GOT one these are new books for me! Enjoy! Here is my post http://zooloosbookdiary.co.uk/www-wednesdays-1st-may-2019-www
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I hope you find something to enjoy. Happy reading!
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I’ve had a slow week too, but still some brilliant books
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Slow isn’t always bad. Happy reading!
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I’m having similar problems getting into a book this week. I keep wandering off and reading other things instead. Not sure I could face a long haul read like Storm of Swords but I admire your commitment. Hope you enjoy all of your reads.
Here’s my www https://iwuvbooks.wordpress.com/2019/05/01/www-wednesday-1st-may-2019/
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Sorry for the delay getting this posted, it fell into Spam somehow. Believe it or not, it’s the short books that have me slowing down! The long haul is very enjoyable. Happy reading and thanks for participating in WWW Wednesday!
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I need to read some of George R.R. Martin’s books soon!
Here’s my WWW:
https://rabbitearsblog.wordpress.com/2019/05/01/www-wednesdays-16-may-1-2019/
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They’re long but the writing is good. Happy reading!
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Thanks!
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Wow that is a lot of discs for A Storm of Swords. I can’t say GOT actually interests me though. I tried the series but didn’t get past episode two and I tried the first book and a few pages in I realised it wasn’t for me. Here’s my WWW – https://whisperingstories.com/www-wednesday-what-reading-1st-may-2019/
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Better to realize it early than late! It’s not for everyone. Happy reading!
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I’ve had Exit West in my TBR pile for AGES so I’ll be interested to hear what you make of that when you get to it.
Here’s my WWW link: https://whatcathyreadnext.wordpress.com/2019/05/01/www-wednesdays-1st-may-19/
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I’m hoping that’s relatively soon. Happy reading!
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Great review of Simon, Sam. Your enthusiasm from the novel really shines through the piece. I finished The Long Goodbye and now it’s off to space with KSR’s Aurora. braggkevin.wordpress.com/2019/05/01/www-wednesday-05-01-19/
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Thank you! I have to review the movie soon, too. Happy reading!
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I don’t think I could manage A Song of Ice and Fire on audio! 36 discs! I take my hat off to you! The one I’m listening to is only 15 hours and that’s proving a challenge at the moment!
Here’s my WWW for this week.
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Goodreads recently included Sleepwalker’s Guide, and now I see it here! It feels like the internet is driving me toward it!
I have two biographies of two very different young women.
https://onegalsmusings.blogspot.com/2019/04/wwwwednesday_30.html
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I’m enjoying it a lot but I’m curious to see how it wraps up. Happy reading!
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I’m 1/6 of the way done now! Small steps. Happy reading!
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Happy Wednesday everyone 🙂 Here’s my WWW
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I am currently reading the 2nd book in the Storm of Swords. I am really enjoying this series so far
here is my www wednesday post.
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I hope to now wait too long before the fourth one. Happy reading!
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Yeah, the GRRM books are a long haul. I would love to re-read them, but I just don’t have the time.
My WWW: http://lifewithnoplot.com/2019/05/01/www-wednesday-5-1-19/
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I can see why! They’re a commitment. Happy reading!
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Glad you enjoyed Simon! That was an easy 5 stars from me, also. https://teripolen.com/2019/05/01/www-wednesdays-what-am-i-reading-amreading-6/
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I wonder if the rest of her book are as engaging. Happy reading!
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These are all in my TBR but I don’t think I’ll read them soon. 🙂 Anyway, here’s my link. I haven’t done a WWW post since October 2018. I missed doing this. hehe.
https://lilisblissfulpages.wordpress.com/2019/05/01/www-wednesday-34/
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Welcome back! Glad you could come back. Happy reading!
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Hi I am reading : The widow of Pale Harbor by Hester Fox.
I just finished :
Spin the Dawn
(The Blood of Stars #1)
My upcoming Read will be :
Angel Mage by Garth Nix
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I remember reading a Nix book as a kid and absolutely adoring it! Happy reading.
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The Sleepwalkers Guide to Dancing sounds intriguing. I love when authors play with the timeline – it almost always makes for a fascinating read. Have a wonderful trip – I hope you get loads of reading finished!
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I finished a book this afternoon and I’ll be starting Levi soon. Happy reading!
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I hear you about being behind on reviews! I always feel like I’m running five reviews behind lol. I’d be interested to hear where the title “The Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing” came from, too. It’s really quite an interesting title, isn’t it? One that really grabs your attention. Sounds like you’re making really good progress on the GRRM book, too. But gosh, so many disks! lol.
Here’s my WWW post.
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I keep thinking about the title as I read and it applies in a lot of cool ways. Happy reading!
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I need to finish the Game of Thrones books too. I hope you enjoy them.
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Thanks, good luck to you finishing them as well. Happy reading!
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Looking forward to your review of ASTOF…
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Thanks, happy reading!
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I hope you enjoy your reads! 😀
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I won Exit West at a book mixer last year. I mean to read it this year too. I look forward to reading your thoughts on it. Happy reading!
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Thanks, the summary (or the bit of it I glanced) looks great! Happy reading.
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I loved your review of Simon!! Here’s mine: https://readwithme2018.com/2019/05/01/www-wednesday-may-1st-2019/
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Thank you, I loved writing it. Happy reading!
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The books I’ve “read” in the Song of Ice and Fire series, I listened to. I found that to be a great experience as opposed to reading them. I loved the voice of the narrator.
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Thanks! 🙂
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Dotrice is amazing. I’m so sad he passed and won’t finish the series. Happy reading!
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😦 I did not know that he had passed. There was one book in the series that had two versions and I made sure I got the Dotrice.
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It’s a huge shame. He’s a great voice actor. I’m glad he got a second of FaceTime in the series as well.
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I’ve always wondered whether I should delve into the ‘Game of Thrones’ book series. I love the TV show so much that I don’t want to be influenced by the show.
Here is my WWW – https://thenextbigopinion.wordpress.com/2019/05/01/www-wednesday-1st-may/
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It’s hard! I keep thinking ‘that’s different’ instead of enjoying the story. Happy reading!
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The Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing sounds good! Good luck with your trip and I hope you enjoy Survival in Auschwitz and Exit West!
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Thanks! I’m hoping to read a lot on the plane. Happy reading!
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A Storm of Swords was the last GRRM book I could get through. I’ve been trying to read A Feast For Crows for years to no avail – it’s just so huge!
My post: crowingaboutbooks.wordpress.com/2019/05/01/www-wednesday-5/
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Have you tried it in audio? I find it much more approachable. Happy reading!
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Have a good trip. I hope you get lots of reading done! Here’s my link: https://booksonthebrain.blog/2019/05/01/www-wednesday-may-1/
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Just landed at my destination and I got a good amount done in the air. Happy reading!
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For someone whose work has piled up/increased, you sure are getting good reading done. I am involved with end-of-semester breakfasts, lunches, and retirement celebrations even though I retired from “paid-teaching” and am volunteering. I am reading mostly for relaxation, but trying to come closer to goals I have for this year. Have a good weekend!
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Thanks! Enjoy the end of year celebrations. Happy reading!
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