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: Still going slow with Becoming Madame Mao by Anchee Min. I keep pecking away. Slowly but surely. I’ll get there.
I think I’ll finish A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin this week. I’ve made some really good forward progress and I’m prioritizing it when I’m in my car. Maybe wishful thinking, but I’ll stay positive.
I really wanted to say that I’d finished A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers. I guess the style has started to grate on me and I’m not reading it as quickly as I’d like to. At this point, I just want to finish it so I can move on.
We haven’t had a chance to listen to more of Good Morning, Midnight by Lily Brooks-Dalton. It might be a few weeks before we have a substantial car ride together again. We’ll be driving to Ohio at the end of the month for my Half Ironman so I know we’ll have some time then.
I’ve been listening to The Golden Rules by Bob Bowman while I workout. I’m not sure if anyone outside of the competitive swimming world is familiar with Bowman, Michael Phelps’ and Allison Schmidt’s coach, also named head coach of the Olympic Men’s USA Swim Team. This book seems like it’s trying to appeal to non-swimmers, but swimming is a huge focus of it just due to Bowman’s job. I’m enjoying it, though.
Recently finished: I finished Being Mortal by Atul Gawande quickly after I got back to running and biking. I enjoyed it a lot more than I expected and was able to post my review on Monday. Please go check it out! I gave the book 4 out of 5 stars.
It’s more of a short story than a book, but I listened to Ajax Penumbra, 1969 by Robin Sloan. This is a short prequel to Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore and it was really fun to revisit the world Sloan created for that one. The review for this one posted yesterday and I gave it 4 out of 5 stars. Not a bad week for reading!
Reading Next: I can’t wait to start The Map of Time by Félix Palma. It’s taunting me from my bedside table and intimidating me with its length. I really want to start soon!
I’ve decided on my next eaudiobook since I’ve been flying through them so fast. I want it to be A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab. It’s been more than three years since I read the first one but I think I remember it pretty well and I can’t wait to jump into the world again!
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Have any opinions on these choices?
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Taking On a World of Words 
I’m stuck binging on Ben Aaronovitch’s Peter Grant Series. It’s well written, witty with magic action going on.
Here’s my list, https://lqlarry.blogspot.com/2019/07/www-wednesday-july-17-2019.html
What are you currently reading? Foxglove Summer by Ben Aaronovitch
What did you recently finish reading? Broken Homes by Ben Aaronovitch
What do you think you’ll read next? The Hanging Tree by Ben Aaronovitch
I love finding a good series and sticking with it. I’ve done a lot of series this way, some have stopped and some are still going. Either way, enjoy what you’re reading.
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I’ve meant to get through some series that way but it’s been years since I have. It’s enjoyable to immerse yourself like that, though. Happy reading!
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I’ve read Mr. Penumbras 24 hour bookstore, I didn’t know he’d written anything else around it, very intrigued to read it now. Have a good week!
Here’s my post: https://booksonthe747.com/2019/07/17/what-im-reading-www-wednesday-17th-july-2019/
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It’s a really quick read, you can probably finish it in about an hour. Happy reading!
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Wow, a lot of books this week. I still don’t know how you juggle so many at once. I still haven’t read Mr Penumbras 24 hour bookstore but I did enjoy Sourdough so it’s definitely on my list. Have fun with A Gathering of Shadows. I think it may be my fave in the trilogy but be warned unlike the first book it does finish on a cliffhanger so you’ll probably want to read the final book right after.
Here’s my www https://iwuvbooks.wordpress.com/2019/07/17/www-wednesday-17th-july-2019/
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Penumbra is one of my favorites. I haven’t read Sourdough and I didn’t hear much about it. Glad you enjoyed. I can grab a copy of the third book right away if needed so I’m prepared! Happy reading.
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I really enjoyed reading your review of Being Mortal, especially the way you responded to it personally and the questions it raised.
Here’s my WWW: https://whatcathyreadnext.wordpress.com/2019/07/17/www-wednesdays-17th-july-19/
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Thank you! It was a really provoking read and I’m glad we picked it. Happy reading!
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I finished A Darker Shade of Magic a few weeks ago and I loved it, I hope you’ll enjoy it. Here’s my first WWW Wednesday post:
https://sakhilewhispers.wordpress.com/2019/07/17/www-wednesday-nigerian-mythology-urban-fantasy-gay-wizard/
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I really enjoyed the first book as well. I hope I like this one as much. Happy reading!
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Congratulations on almost making it through storm of swords!! Almost there!!
https://lilyandthefae.wordpress.com/2019/07/17/pause-for-www-wednesday-17-07/
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I’ll probably do a happy dance when I finish haha. Happy reading!
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You deserve to, it’s a proper epic!!
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I’m a huge Schwab fan – I’ll read anything she writes. Hope you enjoy it! https://teripolen.com/2019/07/17/www-wednesday-what-am-i-reading-amreading-29/
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Thank you! I’m optimistic after enjoying the first book so much. Happy reading!
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Have a great week!
My WWW: http://lifewithnoplot.com/2019/07/17/www-wednesday-7-17-19/
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I read Good Morning, Midnight a few months ago. I liked it, but didn’t find it spectacular. Interested to see what you think once you finish it! Here’s my WWW Wednesday post:
https://reviewsfromthestacks.wordpress.com/2019/07/17/www-wednesday-7-17-2019/
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I hope we have some more time for it soon. Happy reading!
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I really want to get into V.E. Schwab they sound so good.
https://deannawritesabout.wordpress.com/2019/07/17/www-wednesday-7-17-19/
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I enjoyed the first one a lot. YA SFF is always a nice break for me. Happy reading!
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Looks like you’ve had a great week of reading! Here’s my link : https://thesecretlibrarysite.wordpress.com/2019/07/17/www-wednesdays-16-07-19/
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Thanks, happy reading!
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Good luck finishing A Storm of Swords! I’m sure you can manage it. It will be really satisfying to have such a monster of a book finally done too. Have a great week 🙂
http://musewithmeblog.com/2019/07/17/www-wednesday-july-17-2019/
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Thank you. I’m super optimistic about finishing it soon. Happy reading!
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Can’t believe its Wednesday again! Seems like I was just here – I have got to read a V.E. Schwab book they sound so good! So many books – so little time….. Here is my WWW Wednesday link: https://justbusyreading.com/www-wednesday-july-16-2019/
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She’s been pumping out some great titles lately. Happy reading!
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I hope you like A Gathering of Shadows! I really enjoyed it 🙂
Here is my WWW Wednesday post: https://ivyslibrarycard.com/2019/07/17/www-wednesday-17th-july-19/
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Glad to hear it! I need to remember some of the details of the first one. Happy reading!
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I didn’t even know there was a prequel to Mr. Penumbra. I’ll have to get my hands on that. Have a great week! Here’s my WWW: https://greatmorrisonmigration.wordpress.com/2019/07/17/www-wednesdays-july-17-2019/
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It’s nice and short. Apparently the ebook is easiest to find. Happy reading!
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Being Mortal sounds really interesting! Glad you liked it. Oooh, I haven’t read that Schwab series yet. I look forward to seeing what you think when you start it. :3
Here’s my WWW post.
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I recommend Being Mortal, it was really well written. Happy reading!
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I desperately need to get to A Darker Shade of Magic series! I’ve heard nothing but good about it. Happy reading! 😄
https://thelibrarylane.home.blog/2019/07/17/www-wednesday-5/
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I loved the first one and I’m sad it’s been this long between them for me. Happy reading!
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I’ve been wondering about Becoming Madame Mao. Now your comments are making me think twice – is it hard going because of the style of writing?
My WWWWednesday features Truman Capote, Louise Penny and Kate Atkinson….. https://bookertalk.com/2019/07/17/reading-horizons-www-wednesday-july-2019/
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The style is different from what I’m used to, but it’s not bad. It’s a combination of first person and third person to tell the story. It’s more a question of time commitment on my behalf. Happy reading!
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Ah yes that universal problem of shortage of time
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I haven’t read any of V.E. Schwabs books but I own like 3 of them. Here’s my link: https://mistysbookspace.wordpress.com/2019/07/17/www-wednesday-11/
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Looks like there’s one in your future then. Happy reading!
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Yeah eventually lol. Thank you.
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V. E. Schwabs is one of those authors I really need to get into. Here is the link to my first WWW Wednesday: https://unseenlibrary.com/2019/07/17/www-wednesday-17-july-2019/
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Welcome! I enjoyed the first of her books so I’m looking forward to this one. Happy Wednesday!
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I have to read this series by Schwab, but afraid, since I did not like any of her books so far…
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I haven’t read anything else by her so I can’t comment on how this compares. Happy reading!
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I have all of V.E. Schwab’s books sitting on my shelf. I love her middle grade books but I haven’t taken the time to read this series yet. http://silverbuttonbooks.com/2019/07/17/www-wednesday-july-17-2019.
Have a great week!
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Glad to hear you like her other work. The first in this series is the only one I’ve read. Happy reading!
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My post: https://whimsywriter3.wordpress.com/2019/07/17/www-wednesday-july-17-2019/
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Happy Reading! Here’s my link: WWW Wednesday
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I haven’t read V.E. Schwab yet. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the book. Here’s mine: https://readwithme2018.com/2019/07/17/www-wednesday-july-17th-2019/
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I’ll be sharing more next week! Happy reading.
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I read A Game of Thrones and would eventually like to finish the series!
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Same here. Though it would help if Martin would write the rest of it haha. Happy reading!
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I know, right? I’m afraid of getting invested only to never have an ending!
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I really hate when a writing style starts to grate on me. I hope you can finish that book and be done with it ASAP so you can move on to something better.
My WWW Wednesday.
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Thank you! I’m always excited at the idea of finishing and moving on. Happy reading!
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I hope you enjoy A Gathering of Shadows, I really need to read the series!
Here’s my WWW post https://bookloverkate.wordpress.com/2019/07/17/www-wednesday-17-07-19/
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Thanks, I’m really looking forward to it. Happy reading!
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I need to read the Shades of Magic trilogy!!
Happy Reading!
https://literaryleisha.wordpress.com/2019/07/17/www-wednesday-17-06-2019/
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I like it so far and I’m hopeful for the next steps. Happy reading!
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I am late to the party! Here is my MY WWW POST
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I’ve only heard excellent things about Being Mortal. It’s probably not the easiest or most uplifting read, but it seems like such an important one. Hope you have a lovely (and cool) reading week!
Here’s my WWW post for the week: https://dwellinpossibilityblog.wordpress.com/2019/07/17/www-wednesday-july-17-2019/
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I think that’s a fair way to describe it. Very important to read those things, even if it’s uncomfortable. Happy reading!
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