The WWW Wednesday meme is currently hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words and is a great way to do a weekly update on what you’ve been reading and what you have planned.
To take part all you have to do is answer the following three questions:
- What are you currently reading?
- What did you recently finish reading?
- What do you think you’ll read next?
Currently Reading
I’m currently reading an ARC of How Do You Like Me Now by Holly Bourne. It’s not out until June next year (there’s not even a cover yet) so should probably be further down my reading list but it just sounded like the type of book I was in the mood for. It’s Bourne’s first adult novel (although I have to confess I haven’t read any of her YA books) and is about a 31 year old self help guru who’s life is not going as well as her bestselling book would suggest. I only started this late yesterday but finding it difficult to put down. The MC is not overly likeable but she’s a very real character and reminds me of more than one person I could name.
I’m also still listening to the audio of La Belle Sauvage by Philip Pullman. As of writing this I’ve just started disc 7 of 10 (this whole CD thing is weird) and I’m still really enjoying it. Michael Sheen does the narration and he’s really, really good. There are a couple of things that are still bugging me a little about the story but they are the same things that bugged me about the original trilogy so I can’t really complain.
Recently Finished
Only two books finished this week as I ended up having a bit of a Netflix movie marathon over the weekend. Does it count if I watched Mockingjay? Anyway the first book finished was Hold Back the Stars by Katie Khan. I received this from NetGalley then realized I already had a copy which I’d found in a bargain bin (sorry) in the newsagents. I obviously really liked the sound of it but couldn’t remember its name.
I did really love the concept, that a couple are adrift in space with only 90mins of air left, but this is definitely a lot more romance than a sci fi as the focus is very much on their relationship. There were parts I loved, parts that made me cry and the world building is incredible. There were just a few things about it that didn’t feel right. I finished it feeling very confused about the whole thing and I’m still not sure whether I would say I enjoyed it or not.
The second book finished was one of my most anticipated reads, Killman Creek by Rachel Caine, which I received from NetGalley. I read and absolutely loved Stillhouse Lake a few months ago so I was very happy to get my hands on the sequel. I’m not sure I would necessarily say it’s as good but I think that’s more because my expectations were higher rather than anything to do with the story. It’s a really gripping read, the stakes are even higher, and the conclusion is truly epic.
Reading Next
Miraculously I seem to have managed to get my NetGalley shelf under control (well almost) and my feedback is up to 80% so I think it’s time I read some of the bought books I haven’t had time to yet. Probably one of the following:
Have you read any of the books on my list this week? Any others you’d recommend? As always please feel free to leave comments and links below.
Happy Wednesday Everyone!!!
A Bookish Life 
Not read a Rachel Caine book in a while, I did enjoy her Morganville Vampire series, I tried a Weather Warden book but didn’t enjoy it as much.
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I’ve only read the first four or five in the Morganville series but I’ve also read her Great Library series too and it’s really good. This is the first adult one I’ve read but would definitely recommend. It’s a good old fashioned thriller but builds in a lot of modern tech.
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Lol, let’s just count Mockingjay in your list. 🙂 And Great list Ali.. Have a great weekend and happy reading always. 🙂
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I do sometimes wonder why you can count audios but not films 😉
I’ve been really lucky with my reads over the past week. Here’s hoping it continues.
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🙂 Confession, I havent tried an audiobook ever.. They take forever. Hahaha.
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It’s only in the last year or so I’ve started. They are good when you can’t actually read (mostly travelling for me) but yeah it usually takes about 3 weeks to finish one which does get frustrating.
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Maybe Ill try it sometimes. 🙂 But if it takes three weeks I might give up on it. lol
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I’m anxious to read Killman Creek. I’m glad you enjoyed it, even though it wasn’t as good as the first. Happy reading this week!
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I think I just liked the mystery of the first book more. This has less of the who dunnit elements and is mostly the MC chasing down someone. Still brilliant just a bit less gripping.
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Well done on getting your NetGalley ratio to 80%. I know from experience how hard that is to do…and maintain. I have Dr Jekyll and Mr Seek but haven’t got around to reading it yet so I’ll be interested to see what you think.
Here’s my WWW link: https://whatcathyreadnext.wordpress.com/2017/11/22/www-wednesdays-22nd-november-17/
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I’ve hit 80% about 4 times in the last month and usually manage to lose it within the space of a few hours as I can’t stay off that request button 😂
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I’ve managed to get to 88% which has taken a LOT of self-control 😂 I’m trying to catch up with all my NetGalley books before the end of the year so I can go on a huge splurge next year!
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I have absolutely no self control when it comes to NetGalley. I do have about three book I’ve read and need to review so hopefully once I do it’ll push me up to 82% and I’ll have a bit of leeway.
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Yay! I’m happy you liked Killman Creek. 🙂
I’m also interested in How Do You Like Me Now? It wounds like something I would love to read. Happy Thanksgiving!
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I have Stillhouse Lake, and I want to read it soon…and I know why I haven’t so far. It was free, and I feel obligated to read review books and books I’ve purchased first. Does that make sense? I think I will bring it forward on one of those days when nothing else appeals to me.
Enjoy your books…and here’s MY WWW POST
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I think I got Stillhouse Lake for free too but I really like Rachel Caine and was kinda curious about it so I couldn’t resist. It’s such a great who dunnit. Really keeps you guessing.
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I ended up staying up and finishing Stillhouse Lake last night and I was so pleased when I looked on NetGalley and saw Killman Creek sitting there as a Read Now. I’m still getting used to the alternating POVs but I’m liking it so far.
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I think it’s so fun Bardugo did a Wonder Woman book. I hope you can get to it soon. Happy reading and thanks for participating in WWW Wednesday!
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I know. I’m a big superhero fan so I’m loving that there are so many books around right now.
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I intend to start The Book of Dust soon too! 😀 Happy to see that you start enjoying it with the audiobook 🙂
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You know- I still haven’t seen Mockingjay? Crazy, I know, but I saw the first two in the cinema, but when they announced they were doing that two movies for one book I was totally put off. And I guess, I already know the ending from the books, so it doesn’t really matter? But now you tell me it’s on Netflix… was it any good? Awesome books to read next- I’m very much looking forward to seeing what you think on all of those!
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I’m not sure it really needs 2 films to cover the book but I do still enjoy them. Part 2 which is the one I was watching over the weekend is the better of the two as Peeta’s back, plus that ending!!! I also just think it’s soo well cast (with possible exception of one character).
I do really need to get to some if those books on my list. It’s getting to the stage now though that I’ve built them up so much I’m too scared to read them in case they disappoint 😐
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Yeah I felt like it could’ve been done in one. But I’m glad it’s good- especially the second one!
hehehe I totally, totally get that!!
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I’ve been eyeing La Belle Sauvage for a while not but haven’t picked it up because I wasn’t sure whether I need to have read the other books in this world…would you say I could read this one as a stand-alone? & OHMYGOSH I am jellie at your 80% ratio! I am working diligently on mine LOL! with one goal in mind: to be able to read from my own shelves again soon *fingers crossed*
They Both Die at the End WAS FANTASTIC! then again Adam is one of my fave all time YA authors so maybe a tad bit bias lol. Labyrinth Lost was enjoyable to read in the Fall season, anxiously awaiting the sequel in this series 🙂
Happy Reading!
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It’s been a while since I read the original trilogy so I don’t remember much of it and I’m managing but there are a few world type things it would probably be useful to know. You could maybe just watch the film and that would bring you up to speed (although the books are worth it).
I think I’m actually at 79.6% so it’s a good job they round 😀
I have still never read any of Silvera’s books despite owning a few of them. I didn’t realize Labyrinth Lost was the first in a series. I may hold off on that one till the next book is out so I don’t have a wait. Thanks for the tips.
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