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 finally reading The Chestnut Man by Soren Sveistrup, a book I’ve heard nothing but fantastic things about and I’m still not sure why it took me this long to actually pick it up. I’m also starting Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer in the hope I can squeeze in one last title before the end of 2021… It all depends on how busy tomorrow’s preparations for NYE will be. xD
- WHAT DID YOU RECENTLY FINISH READING?
1. Red Canvas by Andrew Nance (3,5/5 stars) REVIEW 31/12
I’ve been trying to get rid of my backlog of ARCs so I can start the new year with a clean slate… Red Canvas is the last of them, and just in time before 2021 too! I’m not sure why it took me longer than expected to actually pick up this first book of a new crime series, as I always love a good crime thriller and I liked the sound of an art element in the story. I’m glad I finally did get to meet new main character Lise Norwood though!
2. Manhunters by Steve Murphy & Javier F. Peña (4/5 stars) REVIEW 03/01/2021
I’ve always had a special interest in anything related to the war on drugs, and after watching and loving the Netflix show Narcos I simply couldn’t resist adding this memoir to my wishlist as soon as I first heard about it. I’m not sure why it took me this long to actually pick it up, but I’m definitely kicking myself now as I had an excellent time with this non fiction account of the hunt for Pablo Escobar.
3. If Cats Disappeared From The World by Genki Kawamura (3,5/5 stars) REVIEW 03/01/2021
My crazy cat lady status is no secret, and I’ve been meaning to read If Cats Disappeared From The World for a while now… I’ve seen this book mentioned together with The Travelling Cat Chronicles, which is one of my all time favorites, so I had extremely high expectations for this story. And even though it didn’t manage to blow me away completely, it still turned out to be an interesting read.
4. The Island by C.L. Taylor (4/5 stars) AUDIO REVIEW
I’ve enjoyed both her YA and adult books in the past, so I simply couldn’t resist requesting an audio ARC of her newest YA story The Island as soon as I first heard about it… And the tropical setting on a Thai island sounded like the perfect setting too. I definitely ended up having an excellent time with this audiobook! Part psychological thriller and part survival story, The Island turned out to be an excellent listen.
- WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’LL READ NEXT?
I will probably end up rereading all time favorite The Shadow Of The Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón next as it’s been too long since my last reread… I think it’s one of the only stories I’ve actually read in three different languages besides Harry Potter! I also need to read my final January ARC Ask No Questions by Claire Allan… And my next romance read is going to be The Honey-Don’t List by Christina Lauren. I’m hoping to read my TBR jar pick Radio Silence by Alice Oseman in the first days of 2021 as well!
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So glad you enjoyed The Island! xx
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I’m glad I requested it after your review! Such a great audiobook. xx
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The Island sounds similar to The Beach by Alex Garland. Maybe I’ll have to read it and compare them!
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Oh I haven’t read that one! Would you recommend it? xx
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I read it years ago and got really sucked into it. Then a movie came out which spoilt it for me. I would recommend the book though!
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I didn’t realize this was the book the movie was based on! The one with DiCaprio right? I wasn’t too much of a fan of the movie, but I’m definitely curious about the book now.
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Yep the Leo DiCaprio one! Book was much better!
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I’m glad you enjoyed Manhunters, I definitely need to read it! I also have an ARC of Ask No Questions to read! Happy reading 🙂
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I can definitely recommend Manhunters! It’s well written and very interesting. Happy reading! xx
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I hope you enjoy The Honey-Don’t List! It got a lot of mixed reviews, but I really liked it!
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Same! I also loved it. Stephanie and I might have been the only ones who did, but I think this one will be one you will most likely enjoy as well.
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Fingers crossed I will enjoy it too then! I have high hopes as I did enjoy their other recent titles.
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Good to know! I’ve been looking forward to it after enjoying some of their recent titles. xx
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I enjoyed it as well Yvo, so here’s hoping you do as well.
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I remember seeing If Cats Disappeared from the World in Waterstones a few years ago and being so intrigued. I’ve never seen anyone talk about it before but I’m interested in it again now! Maybe I will have to purchase it soon 🙂 Happy reading!
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If you want to try Japanese fiction, it’s a great one as it’s magical realism but not too dense or difficult to follow… It’s an interesting story despite the lack of cats haha. Happy reading!
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it sounds really great!
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If Cats Disappeared from the World sounds so interesting. I will have to check it out. Great WWW! I hope you have a wonderful new year. May your year be filled with lots of love, happiness, good health anddddd books!!!
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Thank you and likewise!
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I am curious about The Island. Enjoy your week, and thanks for visiting my blog.
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It’s a great one and really good on audio too! Happy reading. xx
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The cat lady in me is gravitating towards If Cats Disappeared From the World too! I’m curious to hear about your reread for The Shadow of the Wind as well. After just reading it for the first time I’m looking forward to hearing perspectives from others that loved the book. 🙂 Happy reading!
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Do make sure to not expect cats being in the spotlight, as it was one of the things I was disappointed about when I started If Cats Disappeared From The World… It was still a great read though. And I can’t wait to reread The Shadow Of The Wind! I was going to pick up the Spanish version, but decided to stick with the translation instead. 😉 Happy reading!
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That’s good to know! Thank you 🙂
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Oh, I really need to read Radio Silence!! I haven’t read Honey Don’t List yet but I’ve seen mixed reviews. Read it and let me know 🙂
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I’ve seen quite a few mixed reviews on The Honey-Don’t List too! Fingers crossed it will be a good one for me. Happy reading!
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I can’t wait to see what you think!
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I am hoping my library will get the audiobook of The Island, so many good reviews. I hope you can get that last book in tomorrow. Happy New Year, Yvo.
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I hope you will be able to lend it at the library! Happy New Year. xx
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I have recommended it, so who knows.
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I absolutely love a re-read! I do wish I were better at using the TBR jar I lovingly make each year. Ugh. I am always so impressed when people stick to the choices. Yahoo to you!
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I don’t reread all that often, but I love revisiting favorites every once in a while… And the only way I make my TBR jar work is by dividing the books in four different genres and I get to pick a paper of each color to choose between. Somehow having four options helps me actually pick up the book I choose… Must me due to me being a mood reader in the first place. xD
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This is such an excellent way to organize the jar! I took forever making one in 2020 and pulled out…..zero pieces of paper. Hah!
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Haha that was me before I decided to divide the books in four different categories depending on genre. xD
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I bought The Chestnut Man and can’t wait to read it! xxx
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I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did! xx
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I hadn’t heard of The Chestnut Man, but I really like that cover, and it sounds good! Hope it picks up for you. Happy New Year!
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It turned out to be a great read! I definitely understand why so many people loved it. Happy New Year!
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