It's Monday, What Are You Reading?

Happy Monday! Word is we're getting a big snowstorm (20-30 cm) starting tomorrow, so you know what that means - tons of time to read!

What I read last week

After Tehran - Marina Nemat
How Not to Shop - Carmen Reid

What I'm reading now

Old School Ties - Kate Harrison

What I plan to read next

War Child - Emmanuel Jal
Hatteras Girl - Alice J. Wisler

How does your week look?

Comments

  1. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    We just got that much snow this weekend. Now it's -29C today. Brrrr!
    Happy reading! I read all weekend and finished The Body Finder and started Hunger.

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  2. LilyJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I'm a new follower because your "about me" just drew me in. Nothing like a good book and a cup of tea, is there? God bless,
    ~Lily
    www.neverfadingwood.blogspot.com

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  3. dollycas aka LoriJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    These are all new titles to me. Will be checking them out.

    Dollycas

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  4. Reading Has PurposeJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I'm reading The Life Ready Woman. One book a week for me!

    Finished up Life Beyond Measure by Sidney Poitier last week and adored it! I'll be posting that review late this evening.

    -Shannon

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  5. Teacher/LearnerJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    We're also expecting a big storm tomorrow but it's getting a jumpstart today. Brr...nasty winter weather. Have a great reading week :) Here's my Monday.

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  6. Carol January 31, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    I managed to sneek in much more reading this weekend, mainly because I stayed away from the computer all day Sunday. :)


    carol

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  7. Laurel-Rain SnowJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    You have some good books on your list...hope you enjoy them.

    Here's my MAILBOX/READING

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  8. KristinJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    We're supposed to be getting another storm tomorrow, too - the only good thing about it is it leads to more reading time!!! Great books - I'm not familiar with most of them, but will be checking them out.


    My It's Monday post can be found here.

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  9. Natalie WJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    After Tehran sounds incredible! I'll have to look for that one. Hope you have a wonderful week and enjoy your reads!
    Natalie :0)
    Thanks for stopping by!

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  10. Bev HankinsJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my Monday. Looks like you've got some good reading ahead!

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  11. Sheila (Bookjourney)February 6, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I am looking forward to your thoughts on War Child.

    Hope you join the Monday What Are You Reading this week as well - this is a special anniversary addition that I am very excited about! :)

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