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 started reading The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert at the weekend but haven’t had much reading time so not a huge amount of progress. What I have read I’ve been really enjoying, it’s a kind of Alice in Wonderland themed story so a little bit strange and confusing but in the best possible way.
On audio I’m still listening to Frankenstein, narrated by Dan Stevens and have actually managed to make a bit of progress. I think I’m about half way through but I’m just not in the right mood for it and it’s kind of annoying me at the moment.
Recently Finished
I’m finally feeling a lot better but unfortunately this is my super busy time at work so I’ve been struggling to fit in much time for reading (or blogging). I have however managed to finish two books this week. The first of these was It Only Happens in the Movies by Holly Bourne. I bought this a while ago and after reading and loving How Do You Like Me Now I was very excited about it. Unfortunately however it didn’t quite live up to expectations. It is brilliantly written, and very real in its portrayal of a teenage relationship but I suspect I just read it at a time when I was looking for a bit more fantasy and happily ever after. This had some funny moments but for the most part left me feeling a bit down.
The second book finished Ready to Were by Robyn Peterman was a reread that I needed for a challenge but I very much enjoyed it. It’s very short at around 170 pages but it’s quite a fun story about a werewolf who has to return to the island where she grew up to investigate some disappearances. That all sounds pretty straightforward and serious but it’s really not. She has a cross dressing gay vampire best friend, a Grandmother who dresses inappropriately and can beat her up and an alpha were ex who doesn’t want her anywhere near the case.
Reading Next
I’m still probably going to be picking my reads based on what fits various team challenges for the next month or so but I am hoping to get to the following books at some point. A few are ARC’s, one is a library book due back and the other is my next real life book club book.
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. I may be a little slow responding this week due to work pressures but I’ll get there eventually.
Happy Reading!!
A Bookish Life 
I like the sound of Ready To Were.
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I do enjoy Peterman’s books. They’re always really quick and fun reads.
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I like the cover of the Hazel Wood.
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That’s probably the thing that drew me to it first. So pretty.
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I’m glad I’m not the only one who hasn’t read The Dry yet! It sometimes feels that way. I even have a physical copy but I just haven’t got to it yet.
Here’s my WWW.
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It’s my next book club read so I’m definitely going to be reading it soon. I just haven’t been in the right mood for that type of read. I do keep seeing lots of great reviews so I’m hoping it’s good.
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The cover of The Hazel Wood is gorgeous, it’s making me want to buy a copy of the book! I might add it to my wish list. I have The Dry on my TBR mountain and hope to read it at some point. Hope you enjoy whichever book you pick next. 🙂
Here’s my WWW: https://rathertoofondofbooks.com/2018/01/17/www-wednesday-17-jan-what-are-you-reading-this-week/
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It is such a pretty cover. I’m very tempted to buy a physical copy once it comes out particularly as I’ve been really liking it.
I think the Dry will probably end up being my next read. It’s next month’s book group choice and I’m in the mood for something a bit different
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I hope to read Hazel Wood soon. Sucks you’ve not had much reading time. I hate that!
Here’s mine! https://wp.me/p6C2DX-1lO
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Btw, um, it’s the 17th 😅
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Oops. That’s the second time I’ve muddled dates 😂
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I know. Pesky work getting in the way of my reading time. It’s just not on 😀
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I’ve been eyeing Hazel Wood & The Belles. Hope you enjoy them!
https://booksspringeternal.wordpress.com/2018/01/17/wwwwednesday-01-17-18/
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The Hazel Wood is really good so far. Quite dark and creepy although it’s maybe missing something in terms of characters.
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I hope it gets better with the characters 🙂
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It kind of did and didn’t. There aren’t very many main characters. It seems to be mostly short appearances which I’m not sure how I feel about.
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I haven’t read it but I’ve heard a lot of good things about The Dry. Hope you enjoy it more than you’re enjoying poor old Frankenstein!
Here’s my WWW link: https://whatcathyreadnext.wordpress.com/2018/01/17/www-wednesdays-17th-january-18/
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I think I’m just in the wrong mood for Frankenstein or maybe I’m just at the wrong bit. I’m at the monster’s side of the story.
I’ve also heard a lot of brilliant things about the Dry. I’m looking forward to reading it.
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I loved The Dry…and I like the look of I Know a Secret. I was addicted to the Rizzoli & Isles show on TV and have been wanting to read the books. Enjoy! Here’s MY WWW POST
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I love Tess Gerritsen’s books. Some in the series are better than others (and actually I’ve seen some people get offended by the earlier ones) but I’ve always loved them.
I can’t watch the TV show however because they made the characters too different and it just really annoyed me.
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I really want to read It Only Happens in the Movies. Wish you enjoyed it more, but all books can’t win our hearts, unfortunately.
Here’s my WWW post https://www.boundtowriting.com/www-wednesday-january-17/
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I’m starting to think I’m just in a slump at the moment as I haven’t really loved anything I’ve read since Christmas. There were parts of it I did really like but I think I wanted something light and fluffy and it’s really not like that. I’m sure you’ll get on better with it.
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I have been seeing Hazel Wood a lot lately. I hope you’re enjoying it!
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Thank you, I am. It’s properly creepy in places, I very nearly missed my stop on the train I was so engrossed.
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I just read the synopsis for The Hazel Wood and it sounds so good! I also am dying to read The Belles. It seems to be the type of book everyone should be read now.
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I would recommend the Hazel Wood. I’m about 75% through and I’m really loving it. It’s weird and dark and really creepy at times.
I’m also really looking forward to The Belles. Will need to get to it soon.
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I’ve just tried to reserve a copy of The Hazel Wood following your comments, but not available. Just discovered not published till 8th Feb! Doh!! Noted for release 🙂
Here’s my WWW – https://bookboodle.co.uk/2018/01/17/www-wednesday-january-10th
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Aww, sorry should have probably said it was an ARC from NetGalley. Sometimes my library does let me reserve titles before they’re out but it depends on whether they actually plan on stocking it.
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No worries, definitely adding after your comparison to Alice. I’d like to try more books like this 🙂
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I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on The Hazel Wood, and to get my hands on it for myself!!
Here is my post for today 🙂 https://katelynpdickinson.wordpress.com/2018/01/17/www-wednesday-1-17-18/
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So far I’m absolutely loving it and would recommend. It’s really creepy (I’ve been having weird dreams), dark and just addictive. The world building is incredible. It just sucks you in.
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I want to know how The Belles is. I love that cover and I’ve been interested in it. I can’t wait for your review.
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I’m trying so hard at the moment to get it to fit a challenge task so I can read it. It looks so good.
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Your books are new to me. Some of them I would like. Link is
https://idahobluebird50.com
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I’m remembering how long it’s been since I read Frankenstein! I’ve loved some of Dan Stevens’ narration and I hope you’re liking it. Happy reading and thanks for participating in WWW Wednesday!
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I was enjoying his narration until it switched to the monster. Not so sure about the voice he’s using for that.
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I’ve been eyeing The Hazel Wood… I hope you will enjoy it! Happy reading
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It was really good. I think it’s one you would like, quite light on romance with the focus on the story.
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Those words sound like magic to me!
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Glad you’re enjoying Hazel Wood and I really like the comparison with Alice in Wonderland 😀 Shame it only happens in movies didn’t live upto expectations.
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The Hazel Wood was sooo good. One of those books you kind of get lost in.
I’m pretty sure It Only Happens in the Movies was a me issue rather than the book. It’s very real and I’m just not in the mood for real right now.
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Ah that’s so good to hear!! I’m so excited for it!!!
Ah that’s fair enough!
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