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 just finished a book last night so I’m currently trying to decide what to read next. I have signed myself up for a group read of To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han so I’m kind of tempted to just start it a little early. This is one of those books I’ve had and been meaning to read for ages and never got around to. I have watched the movie and really enjoyed it so I have high hopes for a cute and funny read which is just what I’m in the mood for right now. There is of course a danger that if I read this I’ll end up having to read the whole trilogy though.
On audio I lost my hold on Mythos by Stephen Fry and given there were 55 people waiting it seems like it may be some time before I get it back. On the plus side this does mean I have some time to listen to In An Absent Dream by Seanan McGuire. I have been loving her Wayward Children series so I’ve been looking forward to this one for ages. They’re quite short so I’m already half way through and while I don’t think it’s gonna be my new favourite in the series it’s a great listen.
Recently Finished
I’m still struggling to concentrate on anything for any length of time and just don’t know what book to pick up so my reading has been a tad eclectic over the last week.
I did manage to read Dirt on the Ninth Grave by Darynda Jones, the ninth book in the Charley Davidson series so I’m getting closer to being able to read the galley of the thirteenth and final book. I did have some initial doubts about this installment (I’m fairly certain the accepted treatment for amnesia is not leaving them as a Jane Doe and pretending you don’t know them) but I did like that this was a more straightforward story than the last couple have been. It was nice to take a step back from the whole saving humanity from the forces of evil thing.
I also managed to make a start on my reading around the world challenge with A Cat, A Man and Two Women. It is a short read but there are some great characters, and a wonderful depiction of the relationships between them and Japanese culture in general (plus there’s a cat being a typical cat). Not entirely sure it counts but I also read essay We Should All Be Feminists by Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie which was a really great take on what being a feminist means. I’ve also picked up a short story collection by the author so that will no doubt be up soon.
Reading an essay on feminism then reading a historical romance was probably not the best idea but yeah that’s kinda what I did. I usually love Tessa Dare but A Night to Surrender really didn’t do it for me. There were far too many instances of Bram forcing himself on Susanna and her initially keeping quiet so as not to be ruined before succumbing to the desire she didn’t realize she had for him (hmm). It had some good moments but I’m afraid this is probably my least favourite book by Dare so far.
Reading Next
Work’s still busy and I’m feeling like I’m in a bit of a reading slump so I’m not entirely sure what I’ll pick up next. I keep doing that thing where I pick something up read a few pages then put it down because I’m not in the mood. I may try and continue on with Charley Davidson, they do seem to be the only books that hold my attention right now or I may go pick something off my NetGalley shelf. I am looking for some books for challenges too so if anyone has any recommendations for books with yellow covers or that are set in the southern hemisphere (but not in Australia or New Zealand) let me know.
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 Reading ❤
A Bookish Life 
I’ve really like the Wayward Children series so far, so I’m looking forward to In An Absent Dream. I really loved Empress of All Seasons, I hope you do too!
My WWW this week.
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Empress has been sitting on my shelf for way too long. I’ve just been struggling to get into ya fantasy. In an Absent Dream is great but it’s more serious than some of the others. I prefer the ones that make me laugh like Beneath the Sugar Sky.
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Hmm… Sticks and Stones was my fave so hopefully I really like this one. Thanks for the heads up!
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The cover of In An Absent Dream is beautiful! I hope you enjoy it. My WWW.
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All of the books in this series have beautiful covers. I’ve heard the hardback versions are gorgeous.
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I’ve heard good things about, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before
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So have I and the film is just so cute. I really have to read it soon.
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I am curious about In An Absent Dream. Thanks for sharing, and here’s MY WWW POST
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It’s really good but a little dark. I think I prefer the lighter ones, the ones that make me laugh.
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I say go ahead and start To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. It’s a fun, cute read.
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Good to know. I’ve wandered onto another historical romance but as I’m now going to be writing discussion question I’ll definitely be picking it up soon.
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Oof, it would drive me nuts if I had to wait that long to get a book back. You seem to be handling it better than I would lol Happy reading!
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Audios do tend to be quite slow going for me and it’s the type of book you can dip in and out of. I suspect I will end up buying a physical copy though. I spied it in the supermarket on a 2 for £8. Just need to decide on the other book 😉
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I just finished “We Should All Be Feminists” as well and loved it. It was a very quick read with such an important message. I’ve had Jenny Han’s book, since last September and still haven’t found time to read it. I really need a vacation from work to just read. Hope you enjoy it! Here’s my WWW: https://greatmorrisonmigration.wordpress.com/2019/02/06/www-wednesdays-february-6-2019/
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I really loved how light, funny and positive We Should All Be Feminists was. I was expecting something serious and lecture like so it surprised me.
Tell me about it. Part of me wants professional reader to be a job but I suspect that’d take the fun out of it.
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I love the Charley Davidson series so much! She’s so much fun. Enjoy all your books! 🙂
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Thanks. Have you read them all? I’m enjoying it but I have heard the later books are not as good
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I have read them all! I personally loved every one of them and thought the last book was a perfect way to end the series. I actually reread the series before I received an ARC of the final book just to refresh them in my mind. Hopefully, you’ll keep liking them! 🙂
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It’s good to hear you are enjoying In An Absent Dream so far! I’m hoping to get to it next month. Enjoy your books this week and happy reading!
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I read all three of Jenny Han’s books and I have so many thoughts! I cannot wait to see what you think. You have such a great selection of books here. https://silverbuttonbooks.com/2019/02/06/www-wednesday-february-7-2019/
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Cover love for Nocturna!!!
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ooh really hope you enjoy to all the boys! (though if you liked the film there’s really nothing to worry about 😉 You’ll definitely like it!) That’s annoying about losing your hold on mythos
(hopefully 55 people will drop out 😉 )
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Thanks. I’m reading it right now but think it may have been a mistake watching the film first as I keep comparing and imagining the actors as the characters 😡
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I really like the movie for To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before but felt “meh” about the book. However, I think I tend to prefer rom coms as movies rather than books, for whatever reason, so that might just be a “me” thing.
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I just finished it this morning and feel the exact same. I blame the fact I watched the film first so kept comparing throughout and imagining the actors as the characters. I’m trying to think of another rom com where I’ve watched the film and read the book and struggling.
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I read the book first and still thought the movie was better so… :p
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