WWW Wednesday is a book meme run by Taking on a World of Words.
Each week we’re asked three questions –
- What are you currently reading?
- What did you recently finish reading?
- What do you think you’ll read next?
What are you currently reading?
I have issues with overexerting myself, so of course I’ve joined another book club on Goodreads – Emma Watson’s Our Shared Shelf, which reads feminist works. I’m not sure if I’ll get to their selection every month, but the February pick is The Color Purple, which I’ve not read but conveniently have a copy of at work.
I’ve also been enjoying a re-read of Harry Potter and the Sorceror’s Stone, but this time the illustrated edition. I’ve had it for a few months and couldn’t hold back any longer! It’s been a while since I picked up the earlier books in the series (whenever we have themed bar quiz studying to do I get assigned the bigger books) and it’s been a nice little jaunt with familiar friends and gorgeous paintings alongside them.
The Infinite Winter read-along of Infinite Jest is also going well. 11 more weeks, and the 10 page a day pace is working well. I think I’m now further than I’ve even gotten in that book, so three cheers for progress!
What did you recently finish reading?
Wolf Hall has finally moved to my finished pile- huzzah!
I also finished a whole bunch of shorter books, none of which took more than two sittings to finish. Frankenstein, A Darker Shade of Magic, and finally Dune Messiah. It was quite the reading sprint this past weekend as you can see. I’m not sure I’ll be having another four-book week any time soon, though Wolf Hall and Frankenstein barely count, since one I’ve been reading for like three weeks, and the other was mostly read during the previous week.
What do you think you’ll read next?
Honestly, I don’t know. I’m struggling. I’ve come down with a horrible case of the sequels. Seriously. Right now I’m staring down the follow up titles to six different books that I’ve read during the last two months and nothing is really screaming out to me any louder than the others. How does one choose?
I’ll probably go with Children of Dune though? But I just don’t know. It hurts. Part of me also wants to pick up something different, but that would only make the issue worse. Damn you book piles. I think I might line them all up and just roll a d6.
Let someone else pick for you! I’ve done that before!! I really enjoyed Wolf Hall but you’re right – the prose with the present tense narration isn’t the easiest to read. I’ve read a lot about the Tudor and it’s refreshing to read one that shows Thomas Cromwell as a sympathetic character! I liked Bringing up the Bodies a little better than Wolf Hall so enjoy it when you get to it. Here’s my list http://hollykerr.ca/www-wednesday-im-reading-12/ Happy Reading!
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I’m really glad you enjoyed both A Darker Shade of Magic and Wolf Hall. I loved them both.
I think rolling a die sounds like a plan! 🙂
Here’s my WWW: https://clairehuston.wordpress.com/2016/02/10/www-wednesday-10th-february-2016/
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I want the Illustrated edition of The Sorcerers Stone SOOOOOOOO bad but I still haven’t been able to get my hands on a copy 😦
Here’s my WWW:
https://katiesjumbledthoughts.wordpress.com/2016/02/10/www-wednesday-2102016/
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It’s really beautiful! And I hear they are going to illustrate all of the books so it’s something new to look forward to (and to fill my already stuffed bookshelf with)
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I can’t wait!
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That’s quite a currently reading shelf. I hope you’ll enjoy those. Happy reading! https://ireadboooks.wordpress.com/2016/02/10/www-wednesday-february-10-2016/
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I didn’t realize Watson had picked ‘The Color Purple.’ I have a copy on my shelf as well. I’m not sure I have time to squeeze it in, though. I’m doing illustrated Sorcerer slowly, a page at a time or so, letting me stare at the pictures more than anything, haha. Happy reading and thanks for participating in WWW Wednesday!
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Dice are great ways to decide things. I, too, have been postponing some sequels, but there are just so many books out there to read.
Thanks for visiting my WWW post, and happy reading!
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I hope you enjoy the books you’re currently reading, all of them. And A Darker shade of Magic was a good book. Waiting for the sequel now. 🙂
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I am currently reading Fallout A Sam Jameson counter espionage thriller by Lars Emmerich. It follows after the Incident wh hi ch was 8 short stories about Homland Security Agent Sam Jameson. If you’re into thrillers, definitely check this one out. It’s edgy and gruesome though but does have happy moments too.
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