It’s Monday! What Are You Reading is where we share what we read this past week, what we hope to read this week…. and anything in between! D This is a great way to plan out your reading week and see what others are currently reading as well… you never know where that next “must read” book will come from!
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What a fantastic weekend. I had such an insane week I can not even tell you… but the goal – was the weekend and I made it… and it was fab. I really wanted to spend some time reading and relaxing and that is exactly what I was able to do…. here is what was accomplished last week:
Tick Tock by James Patterson (the continuing series of Michael Bennett – audio LOVE!)
Winter Garden by Kristen Hannah (an audio that caused a meltdown in my kitchen!)
Escape by Barbara Delinsky (book review – good read but not a great read)
The Alchemist by Paul Coelho (audio review – and wow wow wow – I think audio made the difference…)
So I think another productive week! I have two more reviews to post from this past weeks reading a more to come this week! Here is what is on tap:
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I have been drooling over this one since the end of May at BEA – and I have had it for just as long but held out waiting… waiting for almost release time. Well – the time has come and this baby is on the reading shelf for this week! 😀
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… this past weekend I read the first book in this series, The Knife Of Never Letting Go and let me say… WOW. I am running full steam ahead in to this second book in the series.
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I have been wanting to read this book for a while now! I am hoping to get to it this week to review for next weekends Weekend Cooking.
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I started listening to this audio this weekend on my way tot he North Shore and back ( that’s about 7 hours of audio time!)
That’s what is new this week… I am finishing up a book from last week too so I should be plenty full 😀 I am excited to see what you are reading this week so please add your Monday What Are You Reading post to the link below where it says “click here” I hope to get around to all of you this week and see what you are reading! 😀
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I have heard that The Alchemist is excellent. I am glad you enjoyed the audio. I have been wanting to read The Knife of Never Letting Go too. I have The Night Circus from NetGalley but I’m not sure if I’ll like it. I look forward to reading your review of it to help me decide. No pressure 😉
Have a great week!
The Knife Of Never Letting Go was so good – excited to start the next one. I am hoping I like the Night Circus too! 🙂
I cannot wait to hear what you thought of The Knife Of Never Letting Go. I LOVE that series. Enjoy The Ask & The Answer!
I devoured that book Alita! I read it in two days and will review it early this week 😀
The Night Circus has been on my radar for awhile…I’m eager to read your review.
I am so excited to read it Laurel but I am really into the Chaos Walking series too… so many good reads!
You’ve had a busy week-as usual. Glad to say I posted my What Are You Reading this week. It’s been a while but I never miss reading yours and a few others. Looking forward to what you have to say about Night Circus. Have a good reading week.
Welcome back Sandra 🙂
I like the looks of what you have coming up. Enjoy your week.
Thanks MarthaE 🙂
Season to Taste sound good to me. I am actually ahead of the game this week, lol and I won too, can’y beat that!!! Happy Labor Day!!!
Season to Taste does sound good – I must get to it!
I think Night Circus is going to be one I would enjoy. Hope you have a wonderful week.
Thanks Ryan – I am excited for the book 😀
I posted this comment in the wrong post originally, guess I am not as awake as I thought I was, please ignore the other post, 🙂
Figured out the secret, visit blogs while grandson is sleeping, lol, this is usually my reading time but have visited 10 blogs already. YEA! me!!
Have a great week and thank you!!
LOL – I wasnt going to say a thing Lori….:razz:
10 more, need to do some family stuff, but should be back later!!!!
Have a great Labor Day!
I really enjoyed The Alchemist too and wow I’m loving that cover for The Night Circus
That is an awesome cover isnt it Rachel? I have an extra one for a giveaway I hope to get posted this week.
Great week and so many great books! A few of them are on my TBR too.
Sweet – happy reading!
I believe you about the audio magic for the Alchemist. I’m from Latin America and ~magical realism~ which is pretty common in LA literature can get dull after a while, but a good audio certainly helps! 😀
Also checking into this meme after a while 😀
I truly think there are some books I would not get into as much if I read them…. audio sometimes can make the difference 😀
Woot! Woot! I’m so happy you loved The Knife of Never Letting Go! It’s amazing! I cannot wait to read your review. I hope you love The Ask and the Answer! Enjoy!
Have a fabulous reading week! 🙂
Thanks Danielle – it is pretty exciting ;D
A different sort of vampire book for me today.
Hmmmm…. I will have to see that 😀
The Night Circus – what a title. I want to find out more about it just from the title. And congrats to Dolly – woo hoo!
I’ve only finished one book this week, but it was a good one. 🙂
Thats what counts Mardel – sometimes the awesome ones are few and far between 😀
I always liked Delinsky but the reviews lately have not been too great. Sorry it was not a “great” read for you. Good is ok but I had come to expect more from BD. Have a good week, Sheila, and happy reading!
Thanks Kaye – I agree, I have read better of hers.
Night Circus has been making an appearance in several book blogs and it sounds/looks so interesting, looking forward to getting a copy. I’m also looking forward to your review on it. Have a wonderful week!
Hi Angelica – yes, I think it is going to be soooo good 😀
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Season to Taste and The Knitting Circle look like great books. Hope you have a great week!
Thanks Kristin, its a full one but I think I will get reading time in too 😀
I hear you, Sheila! It was an insane week here, too, but we also made it to the weekend.
Can’t wait to read your review of Winter Garden and the Alchemist – heading there next!
Looks like you have a great line-up for this week, too – enjoy your books!
Sue
Thanks Sue 😀
I’m amazed that you can read so much and do so much. You are Wonder Woman, for sure!
But a tired wonder woman Kathy…. so tired… 😛
I have been visiting blogs all morning. About 40 so far. thanks for hosting!
Lisa
Lisa’s World of Books, Monday Review
Nice job Lisa! You are way ahead of me! 😀
Ha, re Patrick Ness: knew you couldn’t read just one! :–)
Oh Jill – I was totally missing out! 😀
I can’t wait to read The Night Circus! It looks so great!
Happy Reading! And thanks for hosting!
Thanks Megan 😀
Sorry to hear Escape wasn’t the best book. I plan to start it sometime this week. I’ve heard a lot of good things about The Night Circus. May have to add it to my list. Have a great reading week!
Shonda I hope you enjoy both books! 😀
Season To Taste looks like it could be a good one!
I think so too… its non fiction!
Escape was not a great read for me either, good but not great. So glad you are loving the Chaos Walking series. I’ve got the third book, but a couple I need to read before I get to it.
I bought all three books together – hoping I would like them…LOL
Glad to hear that you enjoyed The Knife of Never Letting Go. Enjoy the second one! I am interested to hear about the Night Circus. I have heard a few good things about it. :0)
I have to wait on the second one to read Night Circus and Forbidden…. gah…. cant wait though 😀
I loved the Night Circus! Enjoy! : )
OOH I so can not wait!
I look forward to trying Night Circus and that KristinH. You definitely have my vote for best meme because it is great for networking.
Thank you Marce 🙂 I really enjoy the community of the meme.
I read The Alchemist around four years ago and it was a memorable read. I’m sure it’s a different experience to know the story through audio!
Loved it…. oh but you know that because I keep gushing. 😛
I’ve been reading The Night Circus, and it’s gorgeous! The text just flows, making it easy to read. Can’t wait to read your review.
Have a great week!
OOH you are making it hard for me to wait to read it 😀
You had a wonderful week! I am looking forward to reading The Night circus, it has been waiting patiently on my shelf for some time now. Have a great week Sheila and happy reading.
Thanks Jennifer 🙂 My copy has waited for me too… 😀
It really makes a difference with an audiobook? I have yet to seriously try that as I often take transit to and from work so no listening to a CD in the car. I’ll have to give it a try in the CD player while cooking and cleaning though.
I truly believe that Shirley – a good narrator can make all the difference! 😀
Can’t wait to see what you think of The Night Circus! I’m very curious about it. Have a great week!
I am too – I have been so patient but now… I want in to that book! 😀
Looks like you’ve got a great week lined up! I really keep meaning to pick up the Kristin Hannah that is sitting on my shelf, just haven’t gotten to it yet!
DO it Crystal… SO WORTH IT! 😀
I can’t wait to read The Night Circus! I hope you enjoy it!!
I commented on 11 blogs this week 🙂
Thanks JP – I hope to be raving about Night Circus soon 😀
I loved the Alchemist when I read it a couple years ago. Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks Bev 🙂
I’ve visited over 30 sites so far this morning. It is fun to see what everyone is reading.
Now I’m heading over to the library web-page to see if they have audiobook of the Alchemist. Thanks for the heads-up!!
Have fun with the Chaos Walking series. It is intense with so many twists and turns!
Anne
My Head is Full of Books
Sweet – I hope you find the audio 😀
What a great week for you! I really can’t wait to see what you think of Night Circus .. it’s right near the top of my want list! 🙂 … off to read some of your reviews!
It was a good week. Thanks Julie! 😀
I didn’t really care for The Alchemist, but maybe it was just when I read it. I’ll be looking forward to what you think of The Night Circus, I can’t wiat to read it.
I think I would have struggled with the book Carol, but the audio flowed well. 🙂
I did get back around to commenting — 10+ this week. Hope you have a great week!
YAY Joy! Enjoy your week too!
I have also been wanting to read The Night Circus; in fact, I featured it on my WOW this week. Have a great reading week!
OOH – I need to check out your WOW! 😀
In my opinion, the Ness books got better and better as they went along. Better have book 3 on hand!
No worries – I bought all three at once…. when I all for a series, I fall hard. 😛
I’m really excited to read The Night Circus as well. I will check back to see what you thought of it.
Thanks, as always, for this great meme. I got to read and comment on 12 other blogs today.
Have a great week!
Glad to have you participate Lindsey – I love doing this 😀
here’s my entry
http://amandapearlsbooks.blogspot.com/2011/09/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-952011.html
Cool! Thanks Amanda!
Sounds like you had a great week, I’m off to check out your “meltdown” review. Hope The Ask & The Answer is just as good as 1st book. Happy reading 🙂
Back to say I commented on 17 blogs this week. Thank you.