It’s Monday What Are you Reading , hosted by Sheila, is the perfect way
for me to
begin my week and allows me to
focus on what
needs to be read and to see what I
have or have not
accomplished the previous week.
I also enjoy
discovering new books by
visiting other participants
blogs.
Where did the week go and how is it that August begins this week? I had such plans for my reading this summer and sadly, it doesn’t seem to be panning out. And I don’t foresee it getting much better with the Olympics going on. I do, however, have two upcoming events I will be participating in that might help. There’s theSummer Wrap-Up Read-a-thonthat runs from August 4 – August 12, and then theWolf Hall Read-a-Longkicks off August 4th as well. This is the first time I am doing both a read-a-thon and a read-a-long so I’m not really sure what to expect, but I am excited for both.
Books Completed last week:
- Gold by Chris Cleave (review audio book)
Reading Now:
- The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson (mine)
- On the Run by Iris Johansen (review audio book) – in car/house
- I’ve Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella (library audio book) – ipod
Next:
- Ninepins by Rosy Thornton (review book)
- Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel (mine)
Reviews Completed last week:
- Return to Rose Cottage by Sherryl Woods
- That Holiday Feeling by Debbie Macomber, Sherryl Woods, Robyn Carr
- Fordidden Falls by Robyn Carr
- Gold by Chris Cleave
Other posts related to books:
- Book Spotlight: Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks
- Stacking the Shelves: 7.29.12
Books for which I need to finish reviews:
- Raising Wild Ginger by Tara Woolpy
- Spring Fever by Mary Kaye Andrews
- Still Missing by Chevy Stevens
- Summerland by Elin Hilderbrand
- The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
- I, Michael Bennett by James Patterson
- The Great Escape by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
- Catching Fireflies by Sherryl Woods
Contest information:
- Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks: 1 book up for grabs; US/Canada only. Ends 8/3
- Gold by Chris Cleave: 1 audio book up for grabs; US/Canada only. Ends 8/5
What
about you? What does your reading
week look like this
week? Whatever it is,
happy reading and have a good
week!
You have several books I want to read or have recently read, like Ninepins (read), I've Got Your Number (read), and The Girl Who Played with Fire (must read – on my stack).
Have a great week!
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I'm enjoying The Girl Who Played with Fire so far. I'm not sure about I've Got Your Number yet – still in the beginning of the book – hoping it gets better.
I really wanted to join in the Wolf Hall read along but just don't think I can fit it in my schedule. I hope you get to join in and have fun! I understand about the Summer of High Hopes.. I totally failed in my reading endeavors.
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I figure by doing the read-a-long it will ensure me that I get to the book now…otherwise who knows when I will get to it.
I hope you enjoy Wolf Hall, I really liked it. (I liked her next book, Bring Up the Bodies even more!) Gold is on my tbr list for sure!
Have a great week of reading
I'm excited to start reading it…I love everything Tudor!!! I have Bring Up the Bodies on my tbr list.
You will enjoy Ninepins! it was a delightful read.
It does look good. I've read one other book by her – The Tapestry of Love – which I really enjoyed!
Did you like Gold?? I read his previous book and thought it was all sorts of crazy, but this one looks ok.
Happy reading this week 🙂
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I did enjoy Gold…different than Little Bee – not sure how it compares to Incendiary as I haven't read that one yet. I have a giveaway going on now for the audio version of Gold if you're interested.
I just asked for Gold from Amazon Vine's Late Harvest. I guess I am into all things sporting with the Olympics going on. I also like Iris Johansen but haven't had a chance to read On the Run yet. Here is my Monday Report. Happy reading!
Gold was good. On the Run is an older book – somehow I missed it, but I'm enjoying it now!
My reading will be down due to the Olympics too. Have a great week of reading.
I'm hoping maybe I'll get some reviews done while watching the Olympics!
How perfect to read Gold while the Olympics are going on! It sounds like it's a great story.
It really was!
All the books look great. Enjoy!
I think they will be all great!
I really enjoyed The Girl Who Played With Fire. And I also can't believe it's August already!!! I feel like soooo many things happened in July, but it was also a blur.
So far, The Girl Who Played With Fire is pretty good…I'm hoping to make some good headway in it this week.
You had a great week in reading. I will have to check out your review of Gold. It's a book I hope to read.
I listened to the audio of Gold and really liked it.
I initially wasn't crazy about the idea of Gold, it seemed a bit cheesy (watched the sports? now buy the book!) but I am starting to come round after seeing a bunch of good reviews.
I enjoyed it and now am very curious about track cycling – I'm hoping to catch it during the Olympics.
Squeezing in reading or reviewing with the Olympics on is a bit of a challenge but I can comment on blogs while watching TV lol
Enjoy your reads this week 🙂
That's all I might end up doing, too!
Sounds like you've been busy. I look forward to your reviews.
Ashley @ Dr. Pepepr Diva