WWW Wednesday, 13-January-2021

13 Jan

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: I managed to read a few pages of Lateral Thinking by Edward de Bono while I was waiting for a lane at the pool over the weekend. Nothing major, but I’m getting more into what lateral thinking means which is interesting.
I missed finishing Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie before my book club meeting but I’m still going to finish it. I’m enjoying the book a lot so there’s no reason to stop.
I grabbed the library’s copy of The Bear by Andrew Krivak and started it over the weekend. I think this is going to be a really quick read so I’m not expecting this to stay on this list for long.

Recently finished: I finished A Pale View of Hills by Kazuo Ishiguro pretty quickly. The ending threw me for a loop and I’m still puzzling through it. I was hoping to have a review up this week but some stomach pain has kept me sidelined a bit more than I’d like so it might be next week before it gets posted.

My review of Hum if You Don’t Know the Words by Bianca Marais went up on Thursday last week. I liked the book and gave it Four out of Five Stars. I’m looking forward to discussing with my book club at the end of the month!

Reading next: It’s almost time to start my next Buddy Read! We decided to go in a different direction this time and we’re trying our first graphic novel. We’ll be reading an adaptation of Octavia Butler’s Kindred by Damian Duffy and John Jennings. I’m excited to get started on this and enjoy a new format of story.


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58 Responses to “WWW Wednesday, 13-January-2021”

  1. Nikki @Night Full of Books January 13, 2021 at 8:14 AM #

    I’m glad to see you seem to be enjoying your current reads! Wishing you a great week and happy reading 🙂

    My WWW: https://nightfullofbooks.wordpress.com/2021/01/13/www-wednesday-34-defeating-the-slump/

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    • Sam January 13, 2021 at 8:26 AM #

      Thanks! I’m in a good place right now. Happy reading!

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  2. nickimags @ Secret Library Book Blog January 13, 2021 at 8:14 AM #

    Looks like you’ve been on a bit of a roll this past week. Here’s my link for this week: https://thesecretlibrarysite.wordpress.com/2021/01/13/www-wednesdays-13-01-21-wwwwednesdays-with-that-gif%f0%9f%98%89-2/

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    • Sam January 13, 2021 at 8:26 AM #

      I feel like I’m just reading short books haha. Happy reading!

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  3. Sammie @ The Bookwyrm's Den January 13, 2021 at 8:15 AM #

    Oooh, good luck with your first graphic novel! I haven’t heard of Kindred, but it looks like it’ll be an interesting read. I really need to read more graphic novels this year, so I might have to check it out myself. Happy reading!

    Here’s my WWW post.

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    • Sam January 13, 2021 at 8:27 AM #

      I’m excited to get started! The biggest adjustment will be not being able to take notes in the margin. I’ll have to keep some sticky notes handy haha. Happy reading!

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  4. Denise @ Life With No Plot January 13, 2021 at 8:17 AM #

    Hope you are feeling better!

    My WWW: https://lifewithnoplot.com/2021/01/13/www-wednesday-january-13-2021/

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    • Sam January 13, 2021 at 8:27 AM #

      Thanks! I know it will pass eventually. Happy reading!

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  5. Ryan January 13, 2021 at 8:27 AM #

    I’m sorry to hear you weren’t feeling well. I’m looking forward to your review of A Pale View of Hills. Happy reading!

    WWW Wednesday – January 13, 2021

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    • Sam January 13, 2021 at 8:27 AM #

      I’m determined to post it early next week! Happy reading.

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  6. Jen | Books on the 7:47 January 13, 2021 at 8:43 AM #

    So many good books on your lists! A Pale View of Hills has intrigued me – will be adding that to my TBR!

    Here’s my WWW: https://booksonthe747.com/2021/01/13/www-wednesday-13th-january-2021/

    Have a good reading week! x

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    • Sam January 13, 2021 at 8:49 AM #

      It was a quick read, which was nice. I enjoyed it. Happy reading!

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  7. whatcathyreadnext January 13, 2021 at 8:52 AM #

    I’ve heard of Kindred although I haven’t read it as science fiction isn’t something I read often. However, a graphic novel might be a great way to consume it. Look forward to your thoughts.

    Here’s my WWW https://whatcathyreadnext.wordpress.com/2021/01/13/wwwwednesday-13th-january-2021/

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    • Sam January 13, 2021 at 8:54 AM #

      Thanks. I have a feeling we’ll move through this one quickly. Happy reading!

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  8. The Gal Herself January 13, 2021 at 9:09 AM #

    The beginning of your post made me smile because I work in advertising. “Lateral thinking!” is a battle cry. I’ll have to check out that paperback.

    This week my WWW includes contemporary chick lit and a book that is, I guess, historic true crime. Or maybe just a dual biography of the couple at the heart of the crime of the last century. (I’m nothing if not eclectic!)

    https://onegalsmusings.blogspot.com/2021/01/wwwwednesday.html

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    • Sam January 13, 2021 at 9:27 AM #

      Sounds like a great mix! Enjoy it all and happy reading.

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  9. Laurel-Rain Snow January 13, 2021 at 9:11 AM #

    I am curious about The Kindred. Enjoy your reading and your books. Here’s MY WWW POST

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    • Sam January 13, 2021 at 9:34 AM #

      I’m excited for a graphic novel! Happy reading.

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  10. The Unseen Library January 13, 2021 at 9:15 AM #

    Yet another really interesting collection of novels, I hope you have fun getting through them all.
    My WWW Wednesday for this week:

    WWW Wednesday – 13 January 2021

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    • Sam January 13, 2021 at 9:35 AM #

      Thank you. I feel like I’m on a hot streak. Happy reading!

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  11. Catherine January 13, 2021 at 9:20 AM #

    Looking forward to your review of A Pale View of Hills when you get to it! Have a good week!

    Here’s my WWW post for this week: https://catherineellenbooks.wordpress.com/2021/01/13/www-wednesday-13-jan/

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    • Sam January 13, 2021 at 9:35 AM #

      Hopefully it will be up Monday. Happy reading!

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  12. Sarah @The Great Morrison Migration January 13, 2021 at 9:39 AM #

    Glad you are sticking with Americanah even though you didn’t get it done in time for book club. It is long, so that is understandable, but I love it so much! Have a good week! My WWW: https://greatmorrisonmigration.wordpress.com/2021/01/13/www-wednesdays-january-13-2021/

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    • Sam January 13, 2021 at 10:31 AM #

      I’m really enjoying. Of course the ending was a bit spoiled for me, but I’m still excited to read it. Happy reading!

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  13. elizabethjoy January 13, 2021 at 10:02 AM #

    Glad to hear you’re enjoying Americahnah, I really need to get to it!

    My WWW ~ https://complexchaos.blog/2021/01/13/www-wednesday-13th-january-2021/

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    • Sam January 13, 2021 at 10:32 AM #

      It’s a long haul but loving it so far. Happy reading!

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  14. silverbuttonbooks January 13, 2021 at 10:33 AM #

    I’ve also been gravitating towards short books to start my year and I feel like the momentum is thrilling! I hope you enjoy the graphic novel and that you feel better this week.

    Here is my WWW: http://silverbuttonbooks.com/2021/01/13/www-wednesday-january-13-2021/

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    • Sam January 13, 2021 at 10:59 AM #

      Thank you. It does feel like some great momentum. Happy reading!

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  15. Colletta January 13, 2021 at 11:27 AM #

    I’m taking my reading slow and steady this year. I hope! Here’s my link:

    https://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2021/01/my-weekly-bookishness-182021.html

    Colletta

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    • Sam January 13, 2021 at 11:45 AM #

      Good luck! We can only plan so much haha. Happy reading!

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  16. Louisa Paarsmarkt January 13, 2021 at 11:38 AM #

    Sounds like a good reading week! Here’s my answers:
    https://writingcrazyme.blogspot.com/2021/01/www-wednesday-509-january-13th.html

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    • Sam January 13, 2021 at 11:45 AM #

      Thanks, happy reading!

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  17. Yvonne (It's All About Books) January 13, 2021 at 12:13 PM #

    I like the sound of The Bear… I hope you will enjoy your books this week and happy reading! Here’s my WWW.

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    • Sam January 13, 2021 at 12:48 PM #

      Thanks, I’m optimistic I can finish The Bear this week! Happy reading.

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  18. nbiblioholic January 13, 2021 at 12:39 PM #

    It seems your new year is starting off great! Well done on four out of five stars 🙂

    Here’s my post: https://www.nbiblioholic.com/2021/01/www-wednesday-01132021.html

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    • Sam January 13, 2021 at 12:48 PM #

      I’m looking forward to my reads this week. I’ve got some good ones. Happy reading!

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  19. Jana T January 13, 2021 at 1:09 PM #

    Lots of interesting books this week! Here’s my WWW post: https://reviewsfromthestacks.wordpress.com/2021/01/13/www-wednesday-january-13-2021/

    Liked by 1 person

  20. obsessedwithfairytales January 13, 2021 at 1:41 PM #

    Have a great reading week!

    WWW Wednesday: January 13th, 2020.

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  21. Nicole January 13, 2021 at 2:49 PM #

    I hope you have a wonderful reading week! 😀

    Here’s my WWW: https://theanatomyofabookworm.wordpress.com/2021/01/13/www-wednesday-13-01-21/

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  22. jessicabookworm January 13, 2021 at 3:06 PM #

    Hey Sam, I hope the stomach complaint will be gone soon, if it isn’t already, so you can read and review uninterrupted! 🙏

    Here’s my WWW post for this week: https://thebookwormchronicles.wordpress.com/2021/01/13/%f0%9f%93%9a-www-wednesday-13th-january-2021/ 🙂

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    • Sam January 13, 2021 at 3:15 PM #

      Haha thank you! It’s getting better and I hope to be back to my blogging this weekend. Happy reading!

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  23. HerBookishDesires January 13, 2021 at 3:28 PM #

    I read Kindred for a class called “Women in Time” in college and I really enjoyed it. I hope you do too!

    My WWW Wednesday post: https://herbookishdesires.wordpress.com/2021/01/13/www%e2%9d%93wednesday-01-13-2021/

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    • Sam January 13, 2021 at 3:32 PM #

      What an interesting class! I’m looking forward to it. Happy reading!

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  24. _forbookssake January 13, 2021 at 3:55 PM #

    I’m looking forward to your review of A Pale View of Hills!

    My WWW: http://forbookssake.home.blog/2021/01/13/www-wednesday-13th-january-2020/

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    • Sam January 13, 2021 at 4:15 PM #

      I’m looking forward to writing it! Happy reading.

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  25. Alex's Books January 13, 2021 at 4:05 PM #

    I hope you enjoy your reads!

    Here’s mine: https://alexsbooks.co.uk/2021/01/13/www-wednesday-13-01-2021/

    Liked by 1 person

  26. libgirlbooks January 13, 2021 at 5:44 PM #

    I feel like lately I’ve also managed to miss my book club deadlines, so I’m glad I’m not the only one who tends to do this from time to time. There’s just so much to read and so little time! Here’s my WWW post. Happy Reading! https://libgirlbooks.com/2021/01/13/www-wednesday-january-13-2021/

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    • Sam January 13, 2021 at 5:52 PM #

      I’ve missed a few hear and there. I should have started this book sooner, not realizing how long it was. Happy reading!

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  27. ISHA | paperbacktomes January 13, 2021 at 11:49 PM #

    I hope you get well soon, and I’m looking forward to reading your review on A Pale View of Hills. Here’s my WWW post.

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    • Sam January 14, 2021 at 8:25 AM #

      Thank you! I should be writing it this weekend. Happy reading!

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