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 think Eastbound from Flagstaff by Annette Valentine will be done by next week. I really enjoyed the first half of the novel but it’s slowed down for me a lot and I’m dragging a bit through the last 100 pages. I thought it would be done sooner but oh well.
I made a great surge with My Drunk Kitchen by Hannah Hart. I had a slow conference with a lot of downtime to read a silly cookbook and this was perfect because the frequent interruptions weren’t a problem. I’m optimistic about getting this one finished this month.
With just one audiobook, I’m moving through The Mortifications by Derek Palacio pretty quickly. The audiobook is well done. I’m noticing a lot of subtle magical realism elements that are often found in Hispanic literature. It’s not a favorite of mine, but I’m still enjoying it and learning a lot about Cuban culture from it, too.
Recently finished: I loved Caveat Emptor by Ruth Downie and I’m so glad there are more books in this series. I recommend this book series a lot because I think it deserves more attention than it’s gotten. It’s funny and well-plotted. I gave the book Four out of Five Stars.
I’ve only posted once since last week and thankfully it was a book review (as I’m growing behind on those). I posted my review of When I Crossed No-Bob by Margaret McMullan on Thursday. I gave the book Three out of Five Stars.
Reading Next: I’m still reeling from all the free time I have to read what I want! I need to be ready with an audiobook and a physical book soon. For my audiobook, I think I’m going to listen to The Maximum Security Book Club by Mikita Brottman. I saw this one at Powell’s and talked myself out of buying it but still wanted to enjoy it eventually. It seems like now is a great time.
I’m also going to get ready with a physical book from the library. The next on my list is Not Without my Daughter by Betty Mahmoody. I’ve heard this is a crazy-true story and I look forward to enjoying it!
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’ve had a rubbish week of reading!! Struggling with whether to DNF one of the most highly anticipated releases of this year 😱
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Not everything is for everyone! No worries if you do. Happy reading!
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It’s the worst when the last bit of a book drags on and on and it takes forever to finish! I hope this week it will work out better 🙂 I feel you on being behind on reviews, I haven’t done a proper review in months haha!
My TTT: https://thenightisdarkandfullofbooks.wordpress.com/2019/11/13/www-wednesday-recently-read-currently-reading-to-read-3/
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I think I can finish it this week. I think. Happy reading!
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Free time to read what you want…how brilliant is that? I’ve heard of Ruth Downie’s books so I really must take a look as historical crime is one of my favourite genres. Have you read any of Stephen Saylor’s Roma Sub Rosa series? I’ve read a few and they sound similar.
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Forgot to include my WWW link https://whatcathyreadnext.wordpress.com/2019/11/13/wwwwednesdays-13th-november-19/
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I haven’t heard of that! Does it take place in Rome? Happy reading!
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Yes they are set in Rome or the Roman Empire, the first one in 80 B.C. The main character is Gordianus the Finder who gets involved in investigating all sorts of murders and mysteries. By the way, I spelt the author’s first name wrong – it’s Steven Saylor.
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Such a great feeling to have so much time to read, wish I could say I was there too but not right now! Hopefully I’ll have more time around Christmas (which is scarily close!)
Here’s my WWW: https://booksonthe747.com/2019/11/13/what-im-reading-www-wednesday-13th-november-2019/
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Audiobooks are my savior when I’m busy like this. At least I have drive time! Happy reading!
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Enjoy your free time!
My WWW this week can be found at https://theresapulyer.blog/2019/11/13/www-wednesday/
happy reading ❤️
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It didn’t end up working out like I expected. Maybe next week? Maybe never? Happy reading!
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Wow – free time to read what you want. That sounds like a dream. Enjoy it! https://teripolen.com/2019/11/13/www-wednesday-what-am-i-reading-amreading-34/
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I guess I misphrased that. I don’t have free time, I just get to pick my book for once haha. Happy reading!
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Another week, another WWW Wednesday. Hope everyone had a good time with their reading:
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What is this “free time” you speak of? I heard that was just a myth!
My WWW:
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Not exactly free time, but no direction on a book to read. Happy reading!
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Nice reading program! I also would like to read The Maximum Security Book Club. My post is here: https://wordsandpeace.com/2019/11/13/www-wednesday-november-13-2019/
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I hope to start it soon and let you know how it goes. Happy reading!
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Free time, what a luxury! I”m very jealous. Enjoy your reading! Here’s my link: https://booksonthebrain.blog/2019/11/13/www-wednesday-18/
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I hope I can find that free time I’m anticipating. It’s been missing so far this week. Happy reading!
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The Mortifications is such an interesting title, and I’m a fan of subtle magical realism. Might have to check that one out. OH! For some reason, I didn’t recognize the name Ruth Downie, but I was sitting here thinking something about that title sounded familiar. I actually had this series recommended to me by a friend, just haven’t had a chance to pick it up yet. Funny and well-plotted? Sign me up. I’ll have to bump it up my TBR.
Here’s my WWW post.
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I’m so glad! She deserves the recommendations, they’re very well done. Happy reading!
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Excellent post as usual. Here is my post:- https://ladybookdragon.com/2019/11/13/www-wednesday/
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I have a book that is dragging but the problem is me – I’m not sure which is worse, the guilt that I feel about not pushing through or the pull from the books I would rather be reading.
You are so much better than I about sticking to your reading plans. Meanwhile, I’m such a mood reader…
I ended up requesting the first Ruth Downie book from the library and I hope it comes in soon! Have a great week!
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That’s awesome! I hope you like it has much as I have. She’s really funny. Happy reading!
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I might have to check out The Mortifications. I read Next Year in Havana and I’m listening to When We Left Cuba. It’s been fascinating to learn more about Cuba. Happy reading!
My WWW Wednesday.
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I really hope to visit some day. The island has such an interesting history. Happy reading!
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It’s been a product few weeks for me both reading and work wise. Just came across this tag so thought I’d give it a try!
https://saraabesukhan.home.blog/2019/11/13/www-wednesday-13th-november-2019/
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Welcome! Always good to have new voices around. Happy reading!
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The Maximum Security Book Club sounds really interesting! I look forward to reading more of your thoughts on it. Reminds me that I keep meaning to check out Reading Lolita in Tehran. Happy reading!
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Also an excellent book! Though that one really isn’t about books as much as culture. I wonder if this will be the same. Happy reading!
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My Post: https://whimsywriter3.wordpress.com/2019/11/13/www-wednesday-november-11/
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It sucks when the first half of the book is good, but then it starts to drag. I feel too committed at the point to turn away. I have been there, but a lot of times it picks up. So, hopefully it will get better soon and have an amazing ending! Fingers crossed! Here is my WWW Wednesday! https://kristinaribeiro.com/www-wednesday-november-13th/
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I only have a few chapters left so it better be fast! Happy reading.
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Hahahahaha oh no! Well at least your almost done!
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It’s so nice to have free time to read! Here’s my post: https://noreadstoogreat.wordpress.com/2019/11/13/www-wednesday-november-2019/
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I wish it was more, just a few weeks before my books are dictated again. Happy reading!
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Glad to hear that you had some downtime to read My Drunk Kitchen. Love her! Also, I am adding so many of your listed books to my TBR this week. Everything sounds good! Here’s my WWW: https://greatmorrisonmigration.wordpress.com/2019/11/13/www-wednesdays-november-13-2019/
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Glad you found something new to explore! Happy reading.
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The Maximum Security Book Club sounds very interesting. Happy reading. 🙂
Here’s my WWW: https://theanatomyofabookworm.wordpress.com/2019/11/13/www-wednesday-13-11-19/
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Thanks, I hope I can start it soon. Happy reading!
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My post: https://annabookcritter.blogspot.com/2019/11/book-blogger-hop-2-www-3.html
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My post for today: https://katelynpdickinson.wordpress.com/2019/11/13/www-wednesday-11-13-19/
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Have a great reading week! 😀
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This is my first WWW Wednesday! This is definitely an interesting meme, I’m glad you brought it back. Here’s my link: https://kerrimcbooknerd.home.blog/2019/11/13/www-wednesday/
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Glad you could join in! Always glad to have another reader. Happy reading!
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A book about a book club? My kinda’ story! I may read this one for sure!
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I’m looking forward to starting it. Happy reading!
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Late again this week, posting on a Thursday. Hoping next week will get less crazy. Hope your week is going well!
My WWW: http://lifewithnoplot.com/2019/11/14/www-wednesday-on-a-thursday-again/
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Happy reading!!
https://ratherbeinthelibrary.wordpress.com/2019/11/13/www-wednesday-1/
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