It’s Wednesday again and it’s the last day of November. This time last year we had snow and I took the photo that I’ve just put back at the top of this page. Sadly we have no snow this year. It’s just grey and dull.
However, although the weather is miserable, Wednesday means that it’s time for WWW Wednesday. This is one of my favourite memes and I love taking part in it and reading everybody else’s posts. It’s currently hosted by Sam and it can be found on her blog Taking on a world of words which can be found here.
The idea of WWW Wednesday is just to answer three simple questions about what you are reading, have just finished and are about to read so here goes for this week.
What I’m currently reading
The Night Ship by Jess Kidd
Two children, a young girl travelling on a ship with her nurse in 1628 and a young boy travelling to live with his grandfather in 1989. Both of their mothers are dead. That’s about it so far. The book is written in the present tense which I always find a bit jarring at first but then gives a real feeling of being there.
An Astronaut’s Guide to Earth by Chris Hadfield
This is the eleventh book in my Non fiction reader challenge and so I’m well on track to read 12 non fiction books this year. This is a very easy book to read but very interesting to see how his experiences and training influence the way he thinks and behaves.
What I have recently finished reading
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
This was a brilliant read and I found it really hard to put down. Sam and Sadie met in a hospital and then didn’t see each other for years. They finally bumped into each other again at Harvard and renew their friendship. I really enjoyed the way Sam’s backstory was revealed to us and how the two of them had a friendship that never quite made into love.
The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller
This was similar to Tomorrow as it had the main character’s back story gradually reveal itself to the reader. It was a good story but it didn’t grip me as much as the Gabrielle Zevin did.
An Easy Death by Charlaine Harris
I really enjoyed this urban fantasy set in an alternate 1930’s America. I loved the Character of Gunnie Rose and how self sufficient she was in a dangerous society.
What I am intending to read next
The Christmas Holiday by Phillipa Ashley
It’s the first of December tomorrow so we will be officially in the run up to Christmas and I will celebrate by reading actual Christmas books. I think I’ve got enough sorted on my TBR to have at least one a week for the weeks up to the big day! And then of course, there are Christmas films to watch too.
What are you reading this week?
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I read An Astronaut’s Guide to Earth a few years ago and loved it.
I’ve just picked up Alison Weir – Richard III & The Princes in the Tower which I’ve been looking forward to reading for a couple of weeks
I keep seeing The Night Ship at my library. I might have to pick it up next time I see it.
I have the Night Ship on my TBR, so will be watching for your review. Enjoy your upcoming reads.
I need to find the time to get to Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow. It wounds wonderful.
I hope you enjoy it if you do manage to read it
Interesting looking books. I’ve seen The Night Shop around. Present tense is interesting.
Have a great week!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
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I’m so glad you enjoyed Gunnie Rose ☺️. I love how dark, gritty, strong, and independent she is. And the alternate timeline is very interesting. Lots of wonderful reads in this post! Happy reading!
I loved the first one and already have the second one lined up to read
Yay!!! 👏
I recently finished The Night Ship and thought it was brilliant. To be honest I didn’t even notice what tense it was written in. I’ll be interested to read your thoughts once you’ve finished it.