My Monday tradition, including a look back and a look ahead — what I read last week, what new books came my way, and what books are keeping me busy right now. Plus a smattering of other stuff too.
What did I read during the last week?
One Day in December by Josie Silver: A bit of romance, to break up my sci-fi heavy week. My review is here.
Old Man’s War series by John Scalzi: I’ve made it halfway through the series! My thoughts so far, here.
Pop culture goodness:
I saw this:
And now I’m obsessed with this song:
Fresh Catch:
Bookish goodies! I treated myself to the Subterranean Press edition of one of my very favorite novellas by Patricia Briggs, Alpha & Omega.
I also picked up these two used books, which just happened to catch my eye:
What will I be reading during the coming week?
Currently in my hands:
Pride by Ibi Zoboi: The public library comes through again! Hurray for my hold request getting processed in record time — I’m so happy to be starting this Pride and Prejudice retelling.
Now playing via audiobook:
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller: I LOVE this — but I’m getting super frustrated by how long it’s taking me to get through it. My week has been crazy, with so little listening time. Must correct that this coming week!
Ongoing reads:
Book group reads:
- Classic read: My book group’s current classic read is Middlemarch by George Eliot. We’re reading and discussing two chapters per week. Slow but steady!
- The Scottish Prisoner by Diana Gabaldon. An ongoing group read, two chapters per week — we’ll be finished in December. Want to join in? Ask me how!
So many books, so little time…
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I’ve heard really good things about Pride, I can’t wait to read it!
I ended up finishing Pride last night… and sad to say, it just didn’t live up to expectations for me.
I keep hearing about that movie, A Star is Born. It sounds really beautiful. I hope that you will enjoy your upcoming reads. Have a wonderful week 🙂
Thanks! Hope you have a great week too!