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WWW Wednesday- 28th April

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It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these blog posts, so I figured it’s about time. This is just a fun way to show what I’m reading in real time, as I’m always bit slow in uploading my reviews.

What is WWW Wednesday? WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme where all you have to do is answer three simple questions. Look at me using the word meme! I feel so young!

  • What are you currently reading?
  • What have you finished reading recently?
  • What are you planning to read next?

So let’s start shall we?

What are you currently reading?

I’ve been lucky enough to receive a proof the new Sarah Winman novel Still Life that’s our in June and I couldn’t resist picking it up an longer. I’ve only got 150 pages left and I simply don’t want it to end (although I am going to pick it up as soon as I finish writing this blog post, so I will probably finish it tonight). I’m absolutely loving it. It’s a beautiful story, it’s got beautiful characters. It’s brilliant. It’s out June 10th.

What have you finished reading recently?

I recently finished Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard which is a fantasy book I absolutely loved. I think it’s a brilliant start to a new series that has potential to become my favourite. I loved the characters, the magic, the world. And I love where this story can go. I’m so excited to see more of this world Victoria has created. And yes, I’ve ordered two copies of this book. It’s out May 4th.

What are you reading next?

This is always such a difficult question for me as I never know what to read next. It’s usually dictated by which proof I have to read before it’s release date, but there’s so many fantastic books that I want to read. But I do have a couple of choices.

Male Tears by Benjamin Myers, which is out tomorrow, is kind of tempting me but kind of not. But I might give it a go.

Or I might choose We Run The Tides by Vendela Vida, which is out May 14th. I received this in the post the other day and it’s just tempting me.

So, that’s my reading update. Let me know what you’re reading or if you’re going to read any of these!

Until the next review

Jthbooks.

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WWW Wednesday – November 11th

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We are in Lockdown here in the UK, and I hate to say it’s been affecting my reading. I just don’t want to pick up a book, but I can slowly feel it coming back so I figured I do a one of these blog posts to keep you all up to date.

What is WWW Wednesday? WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme where all you have to do is answer three simple questions. Look at me using the word meme! I feel so young!

  • What are you currently reading?
  • What have you finished reading recently?
  • What are you planning to read next?

Let’s talk about the books shall we?

What are you currently reading?

Ok so I’m currently reading The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr from Quercus Books. This is one of my most anticipated reads for 2021. I’m not very far in, I think around 60 pages, and it’s pretty incredible so far. I can just tell it’s going to be brilliant. The writing is so good. It’s out in January.

What have you finished reading recently?

I recently finished, just yesterday, Between The World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates and it was absolutely brilliant. After the American election, I saw a video clip of Van Jones speaking so emotionally and eloquently about what it’s like to be a black parent in the US and I just knew I had to read this book. If you’re looking to further understand and educate yourself on Black History and racial inequality this is the book. It’s so moving and powerful. I highly recommend. Everyone should read this book. It’s out now.

What are you reading next?

This is such a hard question. I’m really trying to make my way through my proof books for next year. So it’s definitely going to be one of those, but which one is the choice to make. This is why I don’t set tbr’s because I can never stick to them. But I think it’ll be between these two.

Love is a Revolution by Renée Watson which is out in February

Or

Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson which is also out in February.

They both sound incredible. Can someone pick for me?

Until the next review

JTH

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WWW Wednesday – 26th August.

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It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these posts (ok it’s been months but who’s counting). But I love doing them and I love keeping you up to date with what I’m reading.

What is WWW Wednesday? WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme where all you have to do is answer three simple questions. Look at me using the word meme! I feel so young!

  • What are you currently reading?
  • What have you finished reading recently?
  • What are you planning to read next?

So shall we get started and talk about these books?

What are you currently reading?

So I’m currently reading Grace is Gone by Emily Elgar from Littlebrown Books. I only stated this last night but I’m definitely intrigued. It’s also the third thriller I’ve read in a row and I don’t usually read them so we’ll see how it compares. I’m excited to see where the story goes. So I guess I’ll keep you updated. The paperback is out 3rd September.

What have you finished reading recently?

I recently finished Surrender your Sons by Adam Sass. This was a highly anticipated read for me and it didn’t disappoint. I really enjoyed it, definitely a tough read at times, but I’m so glad I got to read it early. It’s a great piece of queer fiction with a difference. It’s out September 15th.

What are you reading next?

This question is always the difficulty one because my tbr is so huge, but I think I’m going to go with Summerwater by Sarah Moss. It’s just calling to me from my shelf and I’ve heard such fantastic things. So I think it’ll be that one.

But it could all change.

Have you read any of these? Or got your eye on reading some? Let me know.

Until the next review

JTH

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WWW Wednesday- 20th May

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I haven’t done one of these posts in such a long time. So I figured I’d have a go. It’s just a little update where I’m at with my reading.

What is WWW Wednesday? WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme where all you have to do is answer three simple questions. Look at me using the word meme! I feel so young!

  • What are you currently reading?
  • What have you finished reading recently?
  • What are you planning to read next?

So let’s get started

What are you currently reading?

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. Well I have to be honest and say I’m not reading this. I’m still waiting for it to arrive. I’m literally sitting looking out of the window waiting for the postman to arrive. But I will be picking it up as soon as it arrives. I’ve been waiting for this book for a long time.

What have you finished reading recently?

Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart. I finished this late last night as I couldn’t put it down. While it took me a little while to get into it, once I did it was brilliant. It really did break my heart. This one is out August 6th.

What are you reading next?

I always find this question so hard because I never know what to read next, but I think I’m going to try and get through my arcs ‘The Great Godden’ by… I’ve heard nothing but good things and I want to experience it for myself. It’s out July 7th.

So that’s it, that’s my reading week I guess. I wonder how long it will take me to read ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’. I plan on doing nothing else.

Let me know what you’re reading.

Until the next review

JTH

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WWW Wednesday -11th December

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It’s that time of the month where I try to do one of these WWW Wednesday posts. I missed November but I shall try again. It hasn’t been a great start to the month, with only one book being read so far (what’s happened to me?).

I have feeling this month will be a slow month because I work in a restaurant and this time of year gets extremely busy.

But I’ve started my second book, and I’ll keep going and try and get as many read as possible.

What is WWW Wednesday?

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme where all you have to do is answer three simple questions. Look at me using the word meme! I feel so young!

  • What are you currently reading?
  • What have you finished reading recently?
  • What are you planning to read next?

So let’s get started

What are you currently reading?

‘Your House Will Pay’ by Steph Cha was kindly gifted to me by the wonderful Faber & Faber Books. I’m not very far in but I can say I’m enjoying it so far. It’s atmospheric and I’m really intrigued to see where this novel goes. It’s out January 16th 2020.

What have you finished reading recently?

I’ve recently finished reading ‘Infinity Son’ by Adam Silvera. This is one of the most hyped books of next year and I didn’t like it. Is it too strong to say I hated it? It was a real mess. It’s comes out January 14th 2020.

What are your going to read next?

Next up is ‘The Companion’ by Kim Taylor Blakemore. This is a Netgalley book that I have no recollection for requesting but I must have so I’ll have to read it. It’s Historical Fiction (probably why I requested it) so maybe I’ll enjoy it.

So this has been my reading journey so far this month. What’s yours been like. Let me know.

Until the next review

JTH

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WWW Wednesday- 22nd May

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Welcome to another WWW Wednesday. This is just a little blog post that I (and many others) use to show how our reading is going. I first saw this on Mani’s fantastic blog, which you can check out here.

I’ve been trying to read as much a possible, but I’m a slow reader, so I don’t get that much read.

What is WWW Wednesday?

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme where all you have to do is answer three simple questions. Look at me using the word meme! I feel so young!

  • What are you currently reading?
  • What have you finished reading recently?
  • What are you planning to read next?

So let’s get started!

What are you currently reading?

Right now, I’m currently reading ‘Another Life’ by Robert Haller. It’s a Netgalley book, that comes out 4th June. So far I’m 40% of the way through, and I’m enjoying it. It’s not the best book I’ve ever read, but it’s ok.

What have you finished reading recently?

I finished ‘The Disappearance’ by Katherine Webb. It was absolutely fantastic. One of my favourite reads of the year, if not my favourite. It came out May 16th. Click on the picture for full review.

Next I read, ‘Edge of Nowhere’ by C.H. Armstrong. It comes out 1st June. I started off enjoying this book, but in the end it was way too depressing. I liked it, don’t get me wrong, but it just needed a bit more joy.

What are you going to read next?

Well, next up I’ll be reading ‘Alex in Wonderland’ by Simon James Green. I never usually know what I’m going to read next, but I received this from a publisher and I can’t wait to read it. It’s an LGBT book and it feels like it’s been ages since I’ve read one so I’m excited.

After this, I think I’m going to read ‘A Very Large Expanse Of Sea’ by Tahereh Mafi. I’ve had this book on my shelf for a while. I’m gonna treat myself to this book before a read a few more ARC’s.

Well, that’s it for me. I hope you are all enjoying what you’re reading. And I hope you feel free to do this post.

Until the next review

JTH

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WWW Wednesday – 8th May

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Welcome to another blog post of WWW Wednesday. These are just little blog posts where I (and many others) share what we’ve been reading. Again, we’ve been having beautiful weather in the U.K., but I’m still managing to get my reading done.

What is WWW Wednesday?

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme where all you have to do is answer three simple questions. Look at me using the word meme! I feel so young!

  • What are you currently reading?
  • What have you finished reading recently?
  • What are you planning to read next?

So let’s get started!

What are you currently reading?

Right now I’m currently reading ‘The Disappearance’ by Katherine Webb. I’m a huge fan of Katherine’s work. I own all her books. This one is just a good. It’s comes out May 16th. I was lucky enough to be given a copy of this book from Katherine Webb. She even signed it! Check this one out.

What have you finished reading recently?

I’ve finished two books this month so far and I actually enjoyed both of them.

First up was ‘Once More Unto The Breach’ by Meghan Holloway. This was a Netgalley book and it was fantastic. Such a great historical fiction novel. Great writing, story and characters. This once comes out May 14th.

Secondly was ‘Farzaneh and the Moon’ by Matt Wilven. This book was sent to me by Legend Press. The writing in this book was beautiful. So atmospheric, such intriguing characters. This once comes out May 15th.

What are you going to read next?

This is such a tough question for me. I never know what I’m going to pick next. All the books I said I’d read last time I didn’t. But now, I haven’t got any ARC’s to read. Maybe my TBR pile might start going down? I don’t think so.

First up is ‘An American Marriage’ by Tayari Jones. All I know about this book is it’s in Oprah’s bookclub and if it’s in Oprah’s bookclub it’s good enough for me. I think this is my book of choice.

Secondly, there’s ‘The Song of Achilles’ by Madeline Miller. I’ll be honest, this is a strong contender. I’ve heard such amazing things about this book and I’m desperate to read it. Maybe I’ll read this after ‘An American Marriage’

Well, I hope you all enjoy what you’re reading currently and feel free to do your own version of this post.

Until the next review

JTH