WWW WEDNESDAYS is a weekly meme hosted by Sam @ Taking On A World Of Words and is all about answering the three questions below.
- WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY READING?
I’m currently close to finishing Bentwhistle The Dragon: A Threat From The Past by Paul Cude, a YA fantasy read with dragons. The pace is quite slow, but there is no doubt that the worldbuilding is extensive with a lot of attention to details and descriptions. I’m also about to start Heartless by Marissa Meyer, a story I’ve been wanting to read for months… I’m really looking forward to that one. IT by Stephen King I decided to put temporarily on hold until October so I can finish some other books first… Plus, it’s probably the perfect Halloween read for next month in the first place right? 😉
- WHAT DID YOU RECENTLY FINISH READING?
1. Flowers For Algernon by Daniel Keyes (4,5/5 stars) REVIEW 28/09
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I picked up my copy of Flowers For Algernon, but I’m more than happy with what I found. The writing is simply brilliant, as both the progress reports and the prose itself give the perfect insight of what happens to Charlie during the experiment. The way others react to Charlie during different stages of the experiment is both intriguing and unfortunately very accurate as well. Hopefully an eye opener! Flowers For Algernon is able to provoke strong emotions and is utterly heartbreaking in the end.
2. Snuggle And Play Crochet by Carolina Guzman Benitez (4,5/5 stars) NO REVIEW
These patterns are absolutely adorable! I will be looking forward creating at least a few of these as gifts for a few of my friends who have either young children or are about to be parents… I’m having a feeling the loveys will be a huge success, although the plush animals are adorable as well. I’m still a crochet newbie, so I could really appreciate the helpful explanations of the different stitches and how to put the different parts together!
3. Her Last Secret by Barbara Copperthwaite (3,5/5 stars) REVIEW 29/09
This psychological thriller is mostly a character-driven story and the pace was a lot slower than expected. I struggled a little in the beginning, both because of the pace and my lack of connection to the characters, but the second half of the story more than made up for it. I loved the countdown idea and how slowly more of the present day event is revealed… And the final part is more than shocking! The story will make you think a lot of things and suspect a lot of people, but I can garantuee you won’t guess the final truth about what really happened.
4. The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan (3/5 stars) REVIEW 01/10
I’ve only just finished this one so I need a little time to think… It’s a character-driven story set in 1914 on a lifeboat, where the characters have to survive after their cruiseship sinks on the way to New York. The pace is quite slow and I’m not a fan of the characters, but the historical setting is quite well done and it shows in the way the characters interact as well. Nothing much happens during the story though. I’m still on the fence about this one to be honest.
- WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’LL READ NEXT?
I’m picking up Murder Game by Caroline Mitchell next even though the publish date is still relatively far away… I’m dying to find out how the series continues. Another ARC I need to pick up soon is Halfway by Lokesh/Anubhav Sharma. I also want to read I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh; I’ve had that one on my TBR for way too long now. My newest TBR jar pick is still Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly, a historical fiction read which I have been wanting to read for ages so I’m really happy this title popped up.
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Happy reading! I’m reading All the Wicked Girls for a week now and have been in reading slumps but not because of the book! Life is slowly getting in the way..
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I hope you will find some time to continue it soon! I’ve heard good things about that one. Happy reading!
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Glad you are finally checking out Heartless! I can’t wait to hear your opinions on it and I need to read It by Stephen King soon!
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I’ve actually started it today and so far I’m loving Heartless! Definitely worth reading. 🙂
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I have a copy of Lilac Girls I picked up a few months ago – I am anxious to see what you think of it!! Happy reading!!
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I’m hoping to pick it up soon! I’ve heard lots of wonderful things about it. Happy reading!
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Oooo yes, It will make a great October read! I saw it in a bookstore on Monday and thought of you and wondered how you were coming along with it.
The crochet book looks like it has some cute projects! I started my first throw blanket last year. Just the other day I was thinking I should pick it up and continue it. Must be a fall thing 🙂
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I’m not that far into IT at all so far but that’s mostly because I’ve been reading other titles instead… I’m picking it up again after the weekend to get into the mood for Halloween. 😉 And the crochet book has the most adorable projects! I’m still a newbie especially when it comes to different patterns and techniques but I can’t wait to try these out. I have a few people in our group of friends either pregnant or with little kids so these would be great original gifts for them. 🙂
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Someday I’d love to see pics of your creations!
I’m a newbie too, my first project was a scarf to get my feet wet. Now I have the throw blanket I mentioned. Up next who knows?? I really enjoy it, I find it really relaxing.
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I did this bedspread two years ago https://melovebooks.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/lomogram_2015-07-30_12-23-50-am-1.jpg although I did find out afterwards I didn’t exactly use a crochet stitch haha. I made quite a few placemats afterwards, although again it’s not the proper crochet technique… I’m hoping the book I mentioned above will help me learn a few proper stitches. 😉
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I’m very tempted to go on an October horror spree and have been eyeing IT in the bookstore. I think the only King I’ve read is Misery.
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I still haven’t read that one! But I loved The Shining and Doctor Sleep and I’ve read a few others… I’m hoping to read a bunch of horror reads next month and IT is definitely going to be one of them. 😀
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My parents have a few King books on their bookshelves so I may steal one. I’ve always been a bit put off by the size of some of them.
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I haven’t tried any of the enormous ones either; IT is going to be my first… 😉
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Heartless is such a great read. I hope you enjoy it!
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I actually started reading it earlier and I’m loving it so far!
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Yayyy!!
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“Heartless” and “Flowers for Algernon” are books I recently picked up to read myself! It sounds like you are enjoying “Heartless” based on your comments. I hope you keep enjoying it!
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I was having a great time with Heartless up until the love triangle was introduced… I definitely enjoyed the story a lot less after that; such a shame! Flowers For Algernon is an excellent read though.
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Nice that you’re into crochet as well, it’s a main hobby of mine now. Are you on Ravelry by any chance?
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I’m still a newbie, so I hadn’t even heard of Ravelry before haha. I did crochet a huge bedspread for our bed last year in rainbow colors, only to find out afterwards I actually didn’t use a crochet technique at all. xD https://melovebooks.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/lomogram_2015-07-30_12-23-50-am-1.jpg
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I’m stuck with Heartless right now, and I’m not saying it’s not good it’s just that I don’t have time to read! *sob* I guess I’ll just wait and see what you thought of it.
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I actually just finished writing my review… Although it didn’t turn out to be as positive as I though it would be. I’ll say just one thing: love triangle. I hope it will go better for you!
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