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?
The Last Year of the War by Susan Meissner: Powerful historical fiction. My review is here.
The Salt Path by Raynor Winn: A truly beautiful and powerful memoir. My review is here.
Recursion by Blake Crouch: So much mind-f*ckery. Just finished reading this Sunday night; review to follow. (Loved it.)
Fresh Catch:
No new books — although I did pick up a paperback edition of The Salt Path to complement listening to the audiobook!
What will I be reading during the coming week?
Currently in my hands:
Bouncing around between different books right now:
A graphic novel, an ARC of a recent release, and a re-read of a book whose sequel comes out later this month — between these three, I should be able to keep myself busy for the next several days!
Now playing via audiobook:
Anne of Avonlea by L. M. Montgomery: Back to Anne! I read Anne of Green Gables for the first time earlier this year, and have been wanting to continue with the series. I’m only a little way into the book, but it’s charming so far.
Ongoing reads:
Two ongoing book group reads at the moment:
- A Fugitive Green by Diana Gabaldon, from the Seven Stones To Stand or Fall collection.
- The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens — our current classic selection.
So many books, so little time…
All different reads!!
It’s fun to jump around between genres. 🙂
I’m thrilled to hear you loved Recursion! It’s just been bumped closer to the top of the pile😊
So mind-boggling, so good! I’ll try to write up some thoughts later today.
I’m interested to hear what you think about The Umbrella Academy.
Just finished! Kind of mixed feelings — I’m glad I read it, but I prefer the TV series.
I haven’t watched the series yet, but many have given me the same advice. I just felt like the background info wasn’t fully developed. I didn’t know enough about the characters to really care.