W.W.W. Wednesdays 6.29.11

To play along with this fun weekly meme, all you have to do is answer these three simple questions:

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you plan to read next?

Here are my answers:

• What are you currently reading? I've just started reading THE GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNETS NEST by Stieg Larsson. I'm reading this with my BFF, Brenda, who I have sucked into this trilogy. She is on summer vacay from her elementary teaching job so she now has plenty of time to read. We're looking forward to reading it together.  I'm also reading Tim Tebow's memoir, THROUGH MY EYES.  Living right near The University of Florida, where he garnered so much fame, it is impossible to not be a fan. I am a member of Gator Nation, as is my sister, Linda. Since she is blind and cannot read the book, I am reading this book to her. It's a fun way for us to spend time together and she is really enjoying it. 
• What did you recently finish reading? I recently finished reading THE LITTLE STRANGER by Sarah Waters, BLOODSUCKING FIENDS by Christopher Moore and I also finished listening to the audio of THE CYPRESS HOUSE by Michael Koryta.  (Read review here)
• What are you planning to read next?  I haven't decided what exactly I will be reading next but I have a few ideas.  SUMMER RENTAL by Mary Kay Andrews is one and I'm also waiting for CROOKED LETTER CROOKED LETTER by Tom Franklin to become available at the library. I also would like to read SISTER by Rosamund Lupton, especially after reading S. Krishna's Review earlier today. 

Be sure to stop by Should Be Reading each Wednesday to participate in this meme and see what other book lovers are reading. 

W.W.W. Wednesdays: 3.16.11

Hello and welcome to W.W.W. Wednesdays where we answer these 3 questions:

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What are you planning to read next?

My answers:

• What are you currently reading?

I just started reading THE LITTLE STRANGER by Sarah Waters. I've seen mixed reviews of it but what draws me to it is the story of Hundreds Hall and the Gothic nature of the writing. I'm also listening to THE CYPRESS HOUSE by Michael Koryta. It is very good so far.

• What did you recently finish reading?

I recently finished CLEANING NABOKOV'S HOUSE by Leslie Daniels that just came out this month. This is a debut novel and I will have my review very soon.

• What are you planning to read next?

I'm currently on a waiting list at the library for WINTERS BONE by Daniel Woodrell and I hope to get to it soon. If not, I have another review book, THE TRINITY SIX by Charles Cumming that I am very excited to read. The Washington Post gave it a great review and besides, I'm in the mood for a really good crime mystery.

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W.W.W. Wednesdays 2.23.11

W.W.W. Wednesdays is hosted each week by MizB at Should Be Reading and all you have to do is answer these three questions -

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you plan to read next?

That all you have to do! Here are my answers:

• What are you currently reading?

I am just about finished with a Nancy Martin book called OUR LADY OF IMMACULATE DECEPTION. Its a spin-off of her Blackbird Sisters Mysteries, but don't worry if you haven't read them because this series stands all on its own. Its full of quirky, fun characters and Roxy Abruzzo, the protagonist is a tough gal who makes her own rules.

I'm also listening to the audio book ME TALK PRETTY ONE DAY by David Sedaris. I'm three-quarters of the way done and I'm really enjoying it.

• What did you recently finish reading?

I recently finished THE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE MURDER by Joanne Fluke. This is the first book in the Hannah Swensen Series and you can read my review here. Its a cozy mystery and its also filled with yummy cookie recipes as an added bonus! I also finished listening to THE KITCHEN HOUSE by Kathleen Grissom, which I loved. I'll have that review very soon and I'd love for you to come back and check it out.

• What do you plan to read next?

Next on my list is GHELLOW ROAD by T.H. Waters, a book I received from the author for review. Its a novel based on her life and from the reviews I've seen, it has done very well. I'll also be listening to another audio book, THE CYPRESS HOUSE by Michael Koryta and I'm very excited about it!

What books have your attention this week?

W.W.W. Wednesdays: 1.12.11

To play along, answer these three simple questions:

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you plan to read next?

My Responses:

• What are you currently reading?

The other day, while browsing the Kindle Store, I came across Joanne Fluke, a writer I've heard so much about yet never read. She writes The Hannah Swensen Mystery Series. Readers have enjoyed her fun bakery murder tales for years and Kindle was offering the first book, THE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE MURDER for a steal at $2.99, so I grabbed it. It's a fun, light read that I enjoy between books with heaver content. I'm also starting WATER FOR ELEPHANTS this week. This is a book I simply must not put off reading any longer. I have such high expectations and am really looking forward to it.

• What did you recently finish reading?

I finished two books this week. One was BACK CREEK by Leslie Goetsch [Review] and last night I finished THE GOOD THIEF by Hannah Tinti. I'll be posting that review later in the week.

• What do you plan to read next?

Although it isn't set in stone, I'd really like to read THE QUEEN OF PALMYRA by Minrose Gwin.

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