WWW Wednesday, 12-May-2021

12 May

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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UndergroundCurrently reading: I think I read a chapter from Lateral Thinking by Edward de Bono this week but that’s about it. I’m not happy about moving so slowly, but I’ll come to terms with it eventually. I’ll finish it, but maybe I want to shy away from nonfiction for this format in the future.
I made some decent progress in The Hangman’s Replacement: Sprout of Disruption by Taona Dumisani Chiveneko. I’m a little iffy on this one right now, it seems to be rambling a bit and I’m unsure how it might all come back together.
I started listening to The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead on Sunday but I’m not far into it yet. It’s a long book so I expect this will be here for a while, though I hope I can power through.

PetticoatsRecently finished: I finished up The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi Lee! After taking a break from it for so long, it was great to finish this one. I posted my review yesterday so you can check that out. I gave the book Four out of Five Stars.
I also finished Recursion by Blake Crouch and I’m meeting with my reading buddy tonight to talk about it. I found the end a bit too convenient, but this is a book I still thoroughly enjoyed and I would recommend to people who liked Crouch’s first book. I gave it Four out of Five Stars.

I also posted my review for Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal on Thursday last week. My book club met on Monday to discuss it so look for a summary of that conversation early next week.

DollfaceReading next: I still think Dollface by Renee Rosen will be my next ebook. I just need to read ebooks faster so I need a new one!

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42 Responses to “WWW Wednesday, 12-May-2021”

  1. Laurel-Rain Snow May 12, 2021 at 1:29 AM #

    I am intrigued by Dollface. Enjoy your reading, and here’s MY WWW POST

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  2. Lisa Potter May 12, 2021 at 1:36 AM #

    I do like the title of The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy, but not sure any book could live up to such a bold title.

    My WWW post: https://liseysreads.wordpress.com/2021/05/12/www-wednesday-15-12-may-2021/

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    • Sam May 12, 2021 at 6:46 AM #

      The first book in the series, A Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue, did. This one was close to be sure. Happy reading!

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  3. whatcathyreadnext May 12, 2021 at 3:38 AM #

    I’m glad you enjoyed Recursion, even if it couldn’t quite live up to the previous book. What could? I’ll be interested in your thoughts on The Underground Railroad as I’ve had my eye on that for a while. I read an interview with the author recently as it’s being adapted for film plus he has a new book coming later this year.

    Here’s my WWW https://whatcathyreadnext.wordpress.com/2021/05/12/wwwwednesday-12th-may-2021/

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  4. nickimags @ Secret Library Book Blog May 12, 2021 at 4:00 AM #

    Glad you enjoyed Recursion as I loved Dark Matter! Here’s my link for this week: https://thesecretlibrarysite.wordpress.com/2021/05/12/www-wednesdays-12-05-21-wwwwednesdays-with-that-gif%f0%9f%98%89/

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    • Sam May 12, 2021 at 6:47 AM #

      Dark Matter was amazing! This was a solid sophomore show. Happy reading!

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  5. Rabeeah May 12, 2021 at 6:10 AM #

    I remember seeing about the Montague Siblings books a few years ago and noticing that they looked interesting, so it’s encouraging to see you have enjoyed them! I’ll have to check them out!

    My WWW: https://rabeeahreads.com/2021/05/12/what-am-i-reading-www-3/

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    • Sam May 12, 2021 at 6:48 AM #

      I adores the first one and I think I’ll eventually pick up the final one. It’s fun to read an adventure book from time to time. Happy reading!

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  6. Teri Polen May 12, 2021 at 7:58 AM #

    Glad you enjoyed Recursion! I can’t remember the ending – it’s been a few years, but I’m a Crouch fan. https://teripolen.com/2021/05/12/www-wednesday-what-am-i-reading-amreading-55/

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    • Sam May 13, 2021 at 8:58 AM #

      The ending was actually my least favorite part. I felt it resolved too fast. Happy reading!

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  7. silverbuttonbooks May 12, 2021 at 8:15 AM #

    I really wanted to read Erotic Stories for Punjabi Women so I must pop over to check out your review. Enjoy your week!

    Here is my WWW: https://silverbuttonbooks.com/2021/05/12/www-wednesday-may-12-2021/

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    • Sam May 13, 2021 at 8:59 AM #

      It’s a great read, I recommend it. Happy reading!

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  8. The Gal Herself May 12, 2021 at 8:20 AM #

    Eager to hear how you like Dollface. I was a fan of White Collar Girl, her earlier book, and I’m currently reading a mystery set in the 1920s.

    This week I’ve two books with female protagonists: a period mystery and a memoir.
    https://onegalsmusings.blogspot.com/2021/05/wwwwednesday_11.html

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    • Sam May 13, 2021 at 9:49 PM #

      I hope I can start it soon. I just need to find the motivation to finish Lateral Thinking. Happy reading!

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  9. Denise @ Life With No Plot May 12, 2021 at 8:26 AM #

    Hope you have a good week!

    My WWW: https://lifewithnoplot.com/2021/05/12/www-wednesday-may-12-2021/

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  10. wolflibby0914 May 12, 2021 at 9:42 AM #

    I read the Lady’s guide a while back and enjoyed it, here is my post for this today

    WWW Wednesday – May 12th

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    • Sam May 13, 2021 at 9:50 PM #

      Enjoyable is a good way to describe it. I like an adventure from time to time. Happy reading!

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      • wolflibby0914 May 14, 2021 at 9:33 AM #

        thanks so much, and that is true, happy reading to you too

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  11. Sarah @The Great Morrison Migration May 12, 2021 at 9:47 AM #

    I’m interested to see how Hangman’s Replacement plays out for you. I’m always looking for reads by authors of different countries for my book club, and we have definitely not read anything by a Zimbabwean author before. Also, I remember taking a long time with Underground Railroad, but I believe it is worth it. Have a great week! My WWW: https://greatmorrisonmigration.wordpress.com/2021/05/12/www-wednesdays-may-12-2021/

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    • Sam May 13, 2021 at 9:51 PM #

      I’m doing Underground Railroad as a ln audiobook and that moves quickly for me. Happy reading!

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  12. Kwizgiver May 12, 2021 at 10:20 AM #

    It’s hard to fit in time to read with the end of the school year approaching–but I’m trying to get a book a week…

    https://www.kwizgiver.com/2021/05/www-wednesday_12.html

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    • Sam May 13, 2021 at 9:51 PM #

      Good luck! Summer will be here before we know it. Happy reading!

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  13. libgirlbooks May 12, 2021 at 11:25 AM #

    Excellent progress this week. Look forward to your coming reviews. It’s a pity you weren’t wholly satisfied with the end of Recursion, but glad you mostly enjoyed it. Here’s my post this week: https://libgirlbooks.com/2021/05/12/www-wednesday-may-12-2021-wwwwednesday-bookishmemes/

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    • Sam May 13, 2021 at 9:52 PM #

      The ending was just to quick, the complex story felt deserving of something more. Happy reading!

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  14. Catherine May 12, 2021 at 12:41 PM #

    Really liked your review for Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows!

    Here’s my WWW post: https://catherineellenbooks.wordpress.com/2021/05/12/www-wednesday-12-may/

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    • Sam May 13, 2021 at 9:53 PM #

      Thank you! It was a fun read. Happy reading!

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  15. Ryan May 12, 2021 at 2:18 PM #

    Best of luck powering through The Underground Railroad. I’m always particular about getting long books done asap too, though I’m often not very good at it. Happy reading!

    WWW Wednesday – May 12, 2021

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    • Sam May 13, 2021 at 9:53 PM #

      This isn’t as long as some other recent reads so I’m feeling optimistic. Happy reading!

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  16. Jolie May 12, 2021 at 2:20 PM #

    I read your review for Incursion and it has made me want to read it even more!! Here’s mine:

    WWW Wednesday: May 12th 2021

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    • Sam May 13, 2021 at 9:54 PM #

      It’s a really fast one when you get a chance. Happy reading!

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  17. Louisa Paarsmarkt May 12, 2021 at 2:39 PM #

    Yeah for finishing 2 books! And yeah that they both got 4 stars! Yeah for a great reading week! Here are my answers: https://writingcrazyme.blogspot.com/2021/05/www-wednesday-526-may-12th.html

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    • Sam May 13, 2021 at 9:54 PM #

      It’s a rare treat to feel so productive haha. Happy reading!

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  18. M. A. Ratner May 12, 2021 at 3:13 PM #

    I love seeing all the ideas for my reading list each week!
    Here’s my WWW for this week: https://maratner.com/2021/05/12/www-wednesday-5-12-21/

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  19. Jana T May 12, 2021 at 6:38 PM #

    “Dollface” looks fun!

    Here’s my WWW post: https://reviewsfromthestacks.wordpress.com/2021/05/12/www-wednesday-may-12-2021/

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    • Sam May 13, 2021 at 9:55 PM #

      Agreed, excited to get to it! Happy reading.

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