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?
I read three library books — ones YA, one middle grade, and one picture book. My wrap-up post for all three is here.
Zoe’s Tale – book #4 in the Old Man’s War series by John Scalzi: Another great volume in a terrific sci-fi series. Review to come.
In audiobooks, I finished listening to The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Simply beautiful.
Fresh Catch:
One new book! Of course, I should probably read the first book (Akata Witch) before reading the sequel…
What will I be reading during the coming week?
Currently in my hands:
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng: I was really tempted to just keep going with Old Man’s War… but my book group discussion of Little Fires Everywhere starts this week, so I’d better get moving!
Now playing via audiobook:
Bannerless by Carrie Vaughn: I read this book last year (review) — but I was about to start the sequel, and realized I needed a major refresher! I’ve just started the audiobook, and I’m liking the narration so far.
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 always wanted to pick up Little Fires Everywhere. I hope it ends up being a great discussion book for your group. Happy reading!
Just checking in with your Monday check-in and it’s already Friday! I get so busy during the week. As always, fun to see what’s going on in your reading world. I like the cover of Small Spaces. Hope you had a good week!
Thanks so much — I hope you had a great week too! It’s been hectic and a little crazy, so I’m just thrilled that the weekend is here at last. 🙂