It's Monday! What Are You Reading? - 13 March 2017

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Hosted by Kathryn from Book Date, this is a weekly event to share what we’ve read in the past week and what we hope to read, plus whatever else comes to mind. To learn more about each book, just click on the book cover!

A rare quiet week and weekend meant I could finally eke out some time to read while I could. Goodness knows that reading time will be at a premium for the next month.

FINISHED SINCE THE LAST UPDATE:

Catriona Ward’s debut novel is…interesting. I am going to have to think about the story as a whole before I can make a final judgment on it.

Marcus Sedgwick’s rare adult novel is eerie, contemplative, brutal, and strangely wonderful. It confirms my decision to make his novels a must-read.

Kaite Welsh’s debut novel was a fascinating glimpse into the struggles of those pioneering women in the field of medicine, but it is also a chilling reminder of just how far we have come as women and how some things have not changed at all. It has its weaknesses, but I tore through it in less than a day and loved every minute of it.

Chevy Stevens always writes incredible thrillers. Her latest is not her best but still enjoyable. I guessed only half of the ending so was able to remain pleasantly surprised at the big reveal. Fans are going to love it!

CURRENT READ:

The co-author of the novels penned by Magnus Flyte? Yes, please!!

CURRENT LISTEN:

This hasn’t been a high priority lately, but I definitely want to get back to listening this week.

UP NEXT:

A retelling of Beauty and the Beast!

So, what are you reading?

10 Comments

Jenny @ Reading the End on March 15, 2017 at 8:00 PM

How does Marcus Sedgwick end up with such reliably great book covers? That’s gorgeous!!

Michelle on March 16, 2017 at 1:29 PM

I don’t know, but they have ALL been impressive. He has another one coming out this summer for which I already have a review copy. The cover of that one is just as great!
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Kailana on March 14, 2017 at 9:21 AM

Oh, Hunted catches my eye. Hope it is good!

Michelle on March 14, 2017 at 10:48 AM

Me too!
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Kay on March 13, 2017 at 8:38 AM

I’ve been watching for thoughts from others about THE WANDERERS. Saw it and thought it might be good. I’ll also be looking for Chevy Stevens book. Have read at least one of her books and liked it a lot.

Michelle on March 13, 2017 at 9:03 AM

I am enjoying it so far. I don’t plan to do much in the evenings this week, so I hope it stays engaging. You can never go wrong with any of Chevy Stevens’ books. Even her worst ones are suspenseful and fantastic reads!
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Sarah's Book Shelves on March 13, 2017 at 6:52 AM

I just learned about The Wanderers and am curious. Will be interested to hear your thoughts once you finish! Has some bigtime comps to live up to (Station Eleven and The Martian).

Michelle on March 13, 2017 at 8:53 AM

So far, so good. It isn’t quite as funny as The Martian, but I am enjoying it nonetheless.
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Brandie on March 13, 2017 at 6:51 AM

A retelling of Beauty and the Beast!? Looking that one up. Hope it’s good!
I’m glad you had so much reading time this weekend!

Michelle on March 13, 2017 at 8:52 AM

Oh, that reading was mostly during the week! I never get much reading done during the weekend no matter what we have on the calendar.
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