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?
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng: This month’s book group book! My thoughts are here.
A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult: My review is here.
The Walking Dead, volume 30: New World Order: The newest trade paperback volume in the Walking Dead series. Even though I don’t retain much from one volume to the next, these books are always a good time.
In audiobooks, I finished my re-read/listen of Bannerless by Carrie Vaughn. My original review from when I first read the book is here. The story really holds up, and I enjoyed the audio version very much. Can’t wait to read the sequel!
Fresh Catch:
I bought myself a present!
What will I be reading during the coming week?
Currently in my hands:
Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak: The public library comes through for me again! I started this book with very high expectations… but unfortunately, as of about 50%, it’s just not working for me. I’ll continue, but it’s feeling like a slog.
Now playing via audiobook:
First Test (Protector of the Small, #1) by Tamora Pierce: Back to Tortall! I’m diving into Tamora Pierce’s next quartet of books. I do love the worlds she creates.
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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You had me at Outlander! 💕💕
Sigh… Outlander… never fails to make me happy!
Is that a subliminal message? Save save save? Hahaha
I was worried about Bridge of Clay. I wanted to be excited but the blurb doesn’t even sound very good… glad to hear it wasn’t just me. 🙂
I’m kind of racing through it, mostly because I want to be done. There are places where the story gets good, but the writing is just not working for me.