Wednesday, August 1, 2012

WWW Wednesdays



WWW Wednesdays is a weekly meme hosted by MizB at ShouldBe Reading.

 

To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…

 

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?



What are you currently reading?


I’m not actually reading it, but listening to it on audio. What a richly written book! I am extremely impressed with this one. Now that I’m home from a fourteen-hour road trip, I doubt I’ll have the opportunity to continue listening to it. So I may have to grab the book from somewhere to pick up where I left off.


What did you recently finish reading?


I truly enjoyed this book. It contained layers of detail that made me emotionally connect with the characters.



What a fresh idea! The main character is the daughter of Lucifer. Ali Cross weaves an intricate story filled with both inner and outer conflict.


This is was such a fun read that I simply could not put it down. I love the voice and humor in this book. I am a huge fan of Contemporary YA, and this book does not disappoint.


What do you think you’ll read next?


Prior to July 20th, I picked up Nineteen Minutes at the library. Over the past week, I have been in Aurora, Colorado just one exit from where the recent theater shooting took place. It was surreal, sad, and eerie. So this will be my next read, along with a book that was recently highlighted on a show I was watching while in Aurora called Columbine by Dave Cullen. Littleton is only 17 miles from Aurora.

What are you reading right now?




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12 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 1, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    I loved the Language of FLowers. It's such a beautiful book :)

    http://carabosseslibrary.blogspot.com/2012/08/www-wednesdays.html

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  2. Michael Offutt, Phantom ReaderAugust 1, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    I didn't know that flowers even had a language.

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  3. IrishAugust 1, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    I read Nineteen Minutes when it first came out and I really liked it. Though I think that Jennifer Brown's Hate List did a better job with the whole school shooting aspect of it.

    My WWW Wednesday is here.

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  4. J.L. CampbellAugust 1, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Haven't read Ali's book yet.
    As for me:
    • What are you currently reading? Toby' Neal's Torch Ginger.
    • What did you recently finish reading? Indian Maidens Bust Loose & A Valentine Challenge by Kiru Taye.
    • What do you think you’ll read next? Relatively Honest by Molly Ringle.

    Hope the little guy is doing okay.

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  5. Peek-a-booK!August 1, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    I siply adore Jodi Picoult, I have only read "My sister's keeper" by her, but I enjoyed it so much!

    You can find my W.W.W. here:

    http://www.peekabook.it/2012/08/www-wednesdays-aug01.html

    Happy reading!


    Valentina
    www.peekabook.it

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  6. Kelly PolarkAugust 2, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    I really like this WWW Meme. I will join in at some time!! Great book picks.
    I just finished a fun mg "Darth Paper Strikes Back."
    Next is I'm critiquing the last half of a friend's manuscript that I LOVE! Can't wait to read the rest.

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  7. Michael Di GesuAugust 2, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Hi, Susan,

    SURPRISE! I know I haven't visited in ions, but I have resurfaced and plan to visit often...

    These books look great. I will be reading Ali's book next.

    I was thinking about you this week because I had remembered how much you loved my fantasy writing and I am currently resurrecting the m/g fantasy novel you had liked in excerpt form so much.

    I hope all is well with you and that your son is fine.

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  8. Nicki ElsonAugust 2, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    Hi Susan, nice to have you back. The premise to Ali's book sounds really intriguing, and the Best Ramadan Ever has caught my eye before - maybe it's time to add it to my tbr list.

    Right now I'm reading Embrace by Cheri Colyer and next up is Jellicoe Road. Two YA reads.

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  9. cleemckenzieAugust 3, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    You've listed several books I already have on my list. Thanks for the nudge. I just have to get to these before September. Yikes!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 3, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    I'm so glad you liked my book. Thanks for featuring it again. :)

    I'm reading Patty Blount's Send and Sirenz Back in Fashion.

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  11. deathwriterAugust 3, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Just finished "Wonder." We listened to it on CD. Loved it! It's YA and has a wonderful message.
    I'm currently reading "As I Lay Dying" by Faulkner.

    Don't know what is next on my list. It's probably my own manuscript.

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  12. ali crossAugust 6, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Hi Susan! I wanted to let you know that your ninja post went up on the dojo today! ninjaswrite.com :)

    And thanks for the shoutout for my book! Yay!

    I really enjoyed BRE too--I need to check with Medeia and see if she has anything else coming out soon. Her voice is fantastic.

    LOVE Jodi Picoult. I think NINETEEN MINUTES is a literary feat. Just wait till you read it. Your writerly side will be reeling at what this lady can accomplish with multiple POVs. I love all her stuff. :)

    I like this meme too. Maybe I should join! Except I read so slowly, my post would be exactly the same for weeks!

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