WWW Wednesday, 19-January-2022

19 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!

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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 been able to continue reminding myself to read The Girl with Ghost Eyes by M.H. Boroson instead of scrolling social media! I’ve read a few chapters and I’m feeling the momentum. I’m hoping I can finish this one up this month!
I think I might need to find a new routine for True History of The Kelly Gang by Peter Carey. Reading right before bed isn’t feasible right now. Rather than wait for Baby to move to sleeping in another room, maybe I need to find another time to read print. Any ideas?
I was able to start Tabula Rasa by Ruth Downie over the weekend! I know it will be a slow go, but I’m still excited to have started this one. These books always make me laugh and it’s fun to revisit beloved characters.

0451498631.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX500_Recently finished: I finished The Ghosts of Eden Park by Karen Abbott! I took advantage of a dentist appointment with a decent drive time to knock it out. I’m working on a review and hoping it will be up this week. It was fun when I knew the parts of Cincinnati where the story took place. I have a lot of family there so I visit a lot but haven’t lived there myself. I gave the book Three out of Five stars but I enjoyed it more than that rating might imply.

91tzXN8Fp0LReading next: It seems early to be picking anything here. I think an ebook will be the next thing I pick up. Looking at my TBR, A House at the Bottom of a Lake by Josh Malerman would be next up. I enjoyed Malerman’s Bird Box and as a fellow Metro Detroit resident, I’ve always felt a need to support him. I’m hoping I like this one just as much.

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.

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64 Responses to “WWW Wednesday, 19-January-2022”

  1. Karen @ The Well-Read Pirate Queen January 19, 2022 at 1:49 AM #

    Congrats on finishing the book! The next one lined up sounds SO good I think I’ll have to see if my library has it. (I’m currently on a buying ban as I’ve pre-ordered more books than I can even remember! LOL)

    Here’s mine for the week : https://wellreadpiratequeen.blogspot.com/2022/01/www-wednesday-19-january-2022.html

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    • Sam January 20, 2022 at 5:21 AM #

      I’m hoping my check out goes smoothly when I’m ready for it. Happy reading!

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  2. Lisa Potter January 19, 2022 at 1:50 AM #

    I’m looking forward to reading your review of The Ghosts of Eden Park.

    My WWW post: https://liseysreads.wordpress.com/2022/01/19/www-wednesday-41-19-january-2022/

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    • Sam January 20, 2022 at 5:22 AM #

      I’m looking forward to writing it haha. I started but wasn’t able to finish over the weekend. I’ll try again this weekend. Happy reading!

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  3. Janette January 19, 2022 at 2:18 AM #

    Well done on reading instead of scrolling! The routines will come with baby that allow you to get more time to read. The books will still be there 😃My WWW post is here https://witchyreading.wordpress.com/2022/01/19/www-wednesday-19th-january/

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    • Sam January 20, 2022 at 5:23 AM #

      I know I’m getting there, it’s just taking time! They’re sleeping well at night now which will help. Happy reading!

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  4. Lola January 19, 2022 at 4:02 AM #

    I loved Bird Box too and I have heard good things about The House at the Bottom of the Lake – I hope you will get to it soon. As for reading physical books with a baby, it so depends on the baby. I used to read whilst she was asleep on me.
    My WWW this week: https://lolaetlavie.wordpress.com/2022/01/19/www-wednesday-19-january-2022/

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    • Sam January 20, 2022 at 5:24 AM #

      That’s been my ebook time haha. Though they’ve been a terrible sleeper lately so I might lose that again. Happy reading!

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  5. The Gal Herself January 19, 2022 at 4:30 AM #

    I know what you mean about liking a three-star book more than the rating implies. For me, it can mean a book that I’m enjoying while I’m reading it, but it’s nothing special and doubt it will stay will me for years to come. As a matter of fact, I’ve got a 3-star mystery in this week’s WWW:

    https://onegalsmusings.blogspot.com/2022/01/wwwwednesday_01157248334.html

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    • Sam January 20, 2022 at 5:25 AM #

      That’s a pretty good way of defining it! Enjoyable, but nothing special. Happy reading!

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  6. _forbookssake January 19, 2022 at 4:58 AM #

    Congratulations on finishing a book, and getting some momentum with one of your current reads!

    My WWW: http://forbookssake.home.blog/2022/01/19/www-wednesday-19th-january-2022/

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    • Sam January 20, 2022 at 5:26 AM #

      Thank you! I’m hoping I can keep it up. Happy reading!

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  7. nickimags @ Secret Library Book Blog January 19, 2022 at 5:17 AM #

    I must stop scrolling again as it really made a difference to my reading habits! Here’s my link for this week: https://thesecretlibrarysite.wordpress.com/2022/01/19/www-wednesdays-19-01-22-happyshrugday%f0%9f%98%89-wwwwednesdays-secretlibrarybookblog/

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    • Sam January 20, 2022 at 5:26 AM #

      It’s so hard to break, though! Good luck to you. Happy reading!

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  8. whatcathyreadnext January 19, 2022 at 5:48 AM #

    I’m sure it feels great to get a book finished. I’m glad you enjoyed it and I’ll look out for your review.

    Here’s my WWW https://whatcathyreadnext.wordpress.com/2022/01/19/wwwwednesday-19th-january-2022/

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    • Sam January 20, 2022 at 5:26 AM #

      It’s been far too long since I finished something. Happy reading!

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  9. Rabeeah January 19, 2022 at 6:22 AM #

    I’ve heard good things about Ghosts of Eden Park, glad you enjoyed it!

    My reading: https://rabeeahreads.com/2022/01/19/what-am-i-reading-www-10/

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    • Sam January 20, 2022 at 5:27 AM #

      Thank you. The praise is well deserved. Happy reading!

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  10. thebookdutchesses January 19, 2022 at 6:40 AM #

    I love that about audiobooks. Perfect when you have a longer commute, etc.

    My WWW: https://thebookdutchesses.com/2022/01/19/www-wednesday-1/

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    • Sam January 20, 2022 at 5:28 AM #

      So true! It’s the only thing I miss about working in an office. Happy reading!

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  11. Laurel-Rain Snow January 19, 2022 at 7:10 AM #

    I like the look of A House at the Bottom of a Lake. Enjoy! Here’s MY WWW POST

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    • Sam January 20, 2022 at 5:33 AM #

      It’s fun to have a thriller some times! Happy reading.

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  12. Denise @ Life With No Plot January 19, 2022 at 8:23 AM #

    Trying to find time for anything when you have a baby around is always a challenge. Hope you find some time to enjoy your reading this week.

    My WWW: http://lifewithnoplot.com/2022/01/19/www-wednesday-january-19-2022/

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    • Sam January 20, 2022 at 5:34 AM #

      Thank you! I’m trying to get the review written, too. Happy reading!

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  13. WordsAndPeace January 19, 2022 at 8:25 AM #

    Haven’t read any of these, I hope they are all enjoyable. More worthy of your time than social media I’ sure of that anyway, lol.
    Here is my list: https://wordsandpeace.com/2022/01/16/sunday-post-49-1-16-2022/

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    • Sam January 21, 2022 at 9:37 PM #

      If only I could remember that haha. Happy reading!

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  14. Emily Jane January 19, 2022 at 8:37 AM #

    Haha nothing like squeezing in some reading time!

    Here are my W’s:

    WWW Wednesday!

    Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog

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  15. The Unseen Library January 19, 2022 at 9:18 AM #

    Enjoy your reading.

    WWW Wednesday – 19 January 2022

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  16. Sarah @The Great Morrison Migration January 19, 2022 at 9:44 AM #

    Sorry it has been awhile. It is nice to catch up on all the books people are reading though. I read Eden Park as well. I enjoyed it, but it wasn’t my favorite true crime. Hope you are doing well! My WWW: https://greatmorrisonmigration.wordpress.com/2022/01/19/www-wednesdays-january-19-2022/

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    • Sam January 21, 2022 at 9:38 PM #

      I had a very similar sentiment. I prefer Erik Larsson. Happy reading!

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  17. silverbuttonbooks January 19, 2022 at 9:48 AM #

    I LOVE when a book is set somewhere I know – it makes me feel so connected to story. Enjoy your next book!

    Here is my WWW: https://silverbuttonbooks.com/2022/01/19/www-wednesday-january-19-2022/

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    • Sam January 21, 2022 at 9:38 PM #

      Exactly! It’s even better for me when things are set in Detroit. Happy reading!

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  18. Jana T January 19, 2022 at 10:35 AM #

    Looking forward to your review of The Ghosts of Eden Park! Here’s my WWW post: https://reviewsfromthestacks.wordpress.com/2022/01/19/www-wednesday-22-1/

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    • Sam January 21, 2022 at 9:39 PM #

      I should be able to finish it this weekend. Happy reading!

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  19. Stephanie - Bookfever January 19, 2022 at 10:38 AM #

    Yay for starting Tabula Rasa. I hope you’ll enjoy it! Happy reading! 😀

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    • Sam January 21, 2022 at 9:39 PM #

      Thank you! I’m hoping to make a dent in it tomorrow. Happy reading!

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  20. theekellybee January 19, 2022 at 11:02 AM #

    these three sound really interesting. im into ghosts.

    my post: https://blessedmommysc.blogspot.com/2022/01/www-wednesday-5.html

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    • Sam January 21, 2022 at 9:40 PM #

      There’s wasn’t much haunting in Eden Park, but a lot of bad memories. Happy reading!

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  21. Leslie January 19, 2022 at 11:23 AM #

    The Ghost of Eden Park… you mean Cincinnati, Ohio?!?! That’s where I live!!! I’m going to have to pick that up now! Glad you were able to finish a book.

    My WWW!

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    • Sam January 21, 2022 at 9:41 PM #

      Exactly! I have family in the area and it was fun to recognize a few places. Happy reading!

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  22. Ryan January 19, 2022 at 12:21 PM #

    Congrats on finishing a book despite your busy schedule! I hope you enjoy the new books you’re picking up; A House at the Bottom of a Lake grabs me just by the title alone. Happy reading 🙂

    WWW Wednesday – January 19, 2022

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    • Sam January 21, 2022 at 9:41 PM #

      Thank you! It feels like a massive accomplishment. Happy reading!

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  23. Louisa Paarsmarkt January 19, 2022 at 1:48 PM #

    Yeah for a finished book! Sounds like a pretty great week! Here’s my answers: https://writingcrazyme.blogspot.com/2022/01/www-wednesday-562-january-19th.html

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    • Sam January 21, 2022 at 9:42 PM #

      Thank you, it felt like a lot of good progress. Happy reading!

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  24. natpatreads January 19, 2022 at 3:11 PM #

    Yay for getting a book done!! Here is my post https://natpatreads.wordpress.com/2022/01/19/www-wednesday-january-19-2022/

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  25. Books-N-Bullsh!t January 19, 2022 at 3:46 PM #

    Ooooh, House at the Bottom of the Lake looks promising! I may need to add that to my TBR! https://booksnbullshit.wordpress.com/2022/01/19/www-wednesday-1-19-2022-%f0%9f%8c%bb/

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    • Sam January 22, 2022 at 1:26 PM #

      I liked my last Malerman book so I’m looking forward to another. Happy reading!

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  26. Kwizgiver January 19, 2022 at 3:48 PM #

    Congratulations on finishing a book! I’m interested to read your review. I know just what you mean about a 3-star review.

    I had a particularly good reading week: https://www.kwizgiver.com/2022/01/www-wednesday_19.html

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    • Sam January 22, 2022 at 1:30 PM #

      There can be such a range of feelings on a book with a three. I’m working on the review this weekend. Happy reading!

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  27. susanlynknits January 19, 2022 at 6:09 PM #

    You finished! I often enjoy 3 star books, it’s not a bad rating for me at all but some people definitely seem to have a different rating scale. Here’s mine: http://susanlynknits.com/2022/01/19/www-wednesday-january-19-2022/

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    • Sam January 22, 2022 at 1:45 PM #

      I think we’re similar because three stars is still a book I enjoyed. Happy reading!

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  28. ikwords January 19, 2022 at 7:57 PM #

    Here’s my first time trying WWW Wednesday. Thanks for hosting this!
    https://wordsonkey.wordpress.com/2022/01/19/www-wednesday-01-19-2022/

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    • Sam January 22, 2022 at 1:46 PM #

      Welcome! I’m often faster at responding so my apologies for the delay. Happy reading!

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      • ikwords January 22, 2022 at 4:58 PM #

        No worries at all. Thanks, you too!

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  29. bookswithcassie January 19, 2022 at 11:29 PM #

    I’ve wanted to read A House at the Bottom of the Lake for the longest time! I hope you enjoy it 🙂

    WWW Wednesday 1.19.22

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