It's Monday, What Are You Reading?

It's Monday again! Every time I plan to have a nice, relaxing weekend where all I do is read, it never turns out that way!

It's Monday, What are You Reading is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. She has a fantastic blog, and you'll find lots of great blogs and books to read through this fun meme.

What I read last week

How to Read the Air by Dinaw Mengistu (finally, and I'm so glad I did!)

What I'm reading now

They Fight Like Soldiers, They Die Like Children by Romeo Dallaire (a look at the use of child soldiers)

What I plan to read next

Great House by Nicole Krauss
Rhythms of Grace by Marilyn Griffith

What are you reading this week?

Comments

  1. SuzanneJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Romeo Dallaire's book sounds interesting but maybe difficult to read?

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  2. Teacher/LearnerJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Wow, the nonfiction book you're reading sounds very deep. Hope you enjoy Great House--it's supposed to be quite good & a finalist in the Indie Lit Awards. Have a great reading week :) Here's my Monday post.

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  3. Sheila (Bookjourney)January 10, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Same here! I have this picture in my head of afternoons of a book and a blanket.... and then they are more like.... red a bit, do laundry, read a bit... answer the phone.... read a bit... interrupted - ahhhh forget it. LOL

    Enjoy this week and find some reading time :)

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    This week I'm reading Take the Risk by Ben Carson.

    Loved Gifted Hands and I'm enjoying this one so far as well. Its off to an exciting start. I almost missed my metro stop this morning reading it!

    -Shannon

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  5. SidneJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    I will definite place this 'they fight like soldiers' on my reading list.
    Enjoy your reading!

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  6. EsmeJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    I think They Fight Like Soldiers-would be sad.

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  7. pussrebootsJanuary 11, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    I'm reading Cybils short list books now and more wishlist books. Come see what I finished!

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