The WWW Wednesday meme is 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’ve been having trouble trying to decide what to read over the last few days but after starting and stopping about four different books I think I’ve finally settled on Monstrous Heart by Claire McKenna. This was an ARC I received from NetGalley a few weeks ago and it’s not out for ages so should probably be further down my reading list but it just seemed the kind of book I was in the mood for. I only started on Monday so very early days but I think I’m enjoying it. I have to confess I’m a little confused about what’s going on but I am liking the writing style and am still at the intrigued stage.
On audio I started listening to Lair of Dreams by Libba Bray. Again I only started it at the weekend so not made a lot of progress but so far so good and it seems like an appropriate read for the season.
Recently Finished
Three books finished this week, two of which were actually from my Spooktober TBR (three down, 9 to go) so I’m pretty happy with that. First up was The Curse of the Tenth Grave by Darynda Jones. This is the tenth book in the Charley Davidson series and I forgot how much I loved these books. It’s been a good six month since I read the previous book but it was very easy to fall back into the story. My biggest difficulty has been resisting going off to read the rest of the series.
After Charley Davidson I was still in the mood for something light and fluffy so decided to go for historical romance When Strangers Marry. I did kind of enjoy it but I don’t think it was anything special. It did make a nice change to find one that’s set in New Orleans.
The third book finished was Blood Bound, the second Mercy Thompson book, by Patricia Briggs. It’s been a few months since I read the first in the series so I did have my doubts about this but really, really liked it. I think it first came out in 2007, so I was worried it would be a bit dated but it’s really not. It also made for a pretty fantastic Halloween read with ghosts, vampires, werewolves and other creatures. It’s light on the romance and also genuinely creepy in a couple of places. I’m kind of tempted to read on.
Reading Next
I’m still planning to keep plugging away at my Spooktober TBR (I’m determined I will read everything on it) and I think I’m going to try and pick up The Wych Elm by Tana French next. With the Dublin Murders starting on TV, I’m in the mood for one of French’s books. I’d also like to pick up Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell. I’ve been really looking forward to it so not sure I’ll be able to resist for long.
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 loved The Wych Elm so I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I’m looking forward to watching Dublin Murders, I do love Tana French’s writing.
My post: https://rathertoofondofbooks.com/2019/10/16/www-wednesdays-4/
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That’s great to hear. Some of the reviews I saw of it were mixed so I’ve been putting it off a bit.
I’ve watched the first couple of episodes of Dublin Murders and really enjoying it. I think it’s helping that I don’t remember the first couple of books that well .
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I just picked up a copy of Wayward Son from my local library and I am having trouble resisting it also. I should be finishing up my reads for Frighteningly Good Reads but I just want to follow my fickle mood.
Here is my WWW, have a great week! https://silverbuttonbooks.com/2019/10/16/www-wednesday-october-16-2019/
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I would say it counts for Frightening Good Reads does it not?
I’m trying to read Spooky reads this month too but am struggling to stick with it. I give it a week max before I pick up a fluffy Christmas romcom.
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I totally agree – it counts!! I mean, I have the Cursed Child on my list because I am scared that I will hate it. Hah!
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Sometimes you just have to go with mood reads over time tables. I’m glad you had one to pick from that you’re excited to read.
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I can’t read the title of The Wych Elm without thinking of “Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?” which is an interesting little rabbit hole to go down if you’re curious and choose to look the phrase up (assuming you’ve not heard of it already.). I hope that book turns out well, at any rate.
Have a great week!
http://musewithmeblog.com/2019/10/16/www-wednesday-october-16-2019/
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I had never heard of that but having just googled I can imagine it’s very easy to get lost in all of the different theories. Apparently it’s the inspiration behind the book so maybe the author has an idea.
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No I haven’t read any of them yet.. I’m going to watch Tana French’s tv series adaptation of her first two novels soon.. and maybe I can catch up later with the other books then? Happy reading Ali!
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I’m loving the TV series and I don’t watch much TV. The books read almost like standalones so I’m liking how the show is bringing the different characters and stories together into a cohesive whole.
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I watched episode 4 tonight. I like it although there’s really a lot crammed into it and I can’t get any grip on it other then that Jonathan, Shane etc have a big secret. 😆 If someone’s out for revenge (after so many years) I don’t know why they only picked Jonathan then to suffer. Very very strange and confusing.
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I’ve been meaning to read The Wych Elm for ages now! I hope you will enjoy it. Have a wonderful week and happy reading!
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Thank you. I have high hopes for it
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