WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and was formerly hosted by A Daily Rhythm. It is open for anyone to participate, even without a blog you can comment on Sam’s post with your own answers. It is a great way to share what you’ve been reading! All you have to do is answer three questions and share a link to your blog in the comments section of Sam’s blog.
The three Ws are:
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?
What are you currently reading?
Constable & Toop by Gareth P. Jones
So far this book is mildly entertaining. We have ghosts in London that are being murdered, a priest that does exorcisms, a black shadowing dog eating ghosts, a weird black goop that is invading London’s buildings, a boy that can talk to said ghosts, and his murderous uncle. A lot going on, right? The story is actually pretty interesting but the characters don’t stick with you. For it to be a completely effective story you should give a crap about the ghosts getting exterminated, but you don’t. I’m going to finish it just out of curiosity.
What did you recently finish reading?
Silent in the Grave (Lady Julia Grey #1) by Deanna Raybourn
Silent in the Sanctuary (Lady Julia Grey #2) by Deanna Raybourn
Silent on the Moor (Lady Julia Grey #3) by Deanna Raybourn
“To say that I met Nicholas Brisbane over my husband’s dead body is not entirely accurate. Edward, it should be noted, was still twitching upon the floor.”
I got on a bit of a kick last week, if you can’t tell. Once I picked up Silent in the Grave I couldn’t put it down. Then I needed to read the next book in the series, and then the next. I ended up knocking out all three of these 500+ page historical mysteries in a week. A little excessive, right? Couldn’t help myself. I’ll be doing a group review of all three of them which will be up on the 21st.
What do you think you’ll read next?
I am actually considering taking a short reading break and instead working on my own book. I’m feeling a bit burned out right now. I have finished a ton of books lately (at least for me) and setting that aside for a week and writing on my own work sounds like a tantalizing option. After the short break I do have a few options of books to read. I have purchased several, both new and used, recently which have been mocking me from the shelves. “Why did you buy me if you didn’t plan on reading me, Amanda? Come pick me up!”
I don’t blame you needing a break after finishing THREE 500+ page books! If it was me I’d opt for The Other Boleyn Girl, really enjoyed that. I never seem to be in the position of wondering what to read next as I always have a list of books I need to read for blog tours, NetGalley, etc. But I don’t mind, stops me dithering….
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I’ve loved Gregory’s other books so The Other Boleyn Girl is definitely high on my reading list. I am such a sucker for historical fiction. I know I won’t be able to hold out against that one for long.
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Me too, my favourite genre. I’m looking forward to her next one
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Wow, it looks like you had a great week! Now I’m really interested on your latest reads, might have to check them out! Also, I’ve heard great things about: “Grave Mercy”, so when you come back from your little reading hiatus you could check it out!
Here’s my post: W W W Wednesday – July 19th, 2017.
L. @ Reviews by Leeve ♥
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Interesting looking books! I’ve been meaning to read Deanna Raybourn. Thanks for sharing, and here’s MY WWW POST
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Raybourn is amazing. Both her Veronica Speedwell mysteries and this series have their hooks in me. I can’t get enough! Strong, intelligent, stubborn, endearing characters throughout.
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Love the cover of Constable & Toop, but sounds like this one isn’t as compelling as it should have been. I hope you pick up Grave Mercy soon. I love that one so much and there are days where I really crave a rereading of it. Enjoy the rest of your week!
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I really wished Constable and Toop had been better. I pushed myself to read another 50 pages of it today but it has become a chore. Every chapter bounces between what character’s POV you are reading from and it gets really frustrating. There are been four or five different ones so far and I’m just over half through. Overkill.
Grave Mercy is really calling me. It is literally on my book shelf exactly at eye level as I am walking into my bed room so it has been taunting me for some time. Haha. I won’t be able to hold out much longer.
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Give in to the temptation…
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