It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly meme hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.

It's been a couple of weeks since I did this post.  Between a few lingering health issues and a busy time for everyone at school, I haven't been doing much reading and there hasn't been much to share.  So it felt like I would just be posting the same thing each week!  However, this past week I've gotten back to reading and hopefully I can resume full blogging duties!

What I've Read In the Last Few Weeks:


Dear Sir, I Intend to Burn Your Book by Lawrence Hill
On Black Sisters Street by Chika Unigwe
The Offering by Angela Hunt
Skinny Bitch in Love by Kim Barnouin

What I'm Reading Now:
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

What I Plan to Read Next:
I've been saying for a while now that I plan to read A Constellation of Vital Phenomena by Anthony Marra next but haven't gotten to it.  So I hope I mean it this time!

What Are You Reading This Week?

Comments

  1. The Relentless ReaderJune 17, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    I hope you mean it too! Constellation is definitely going to be one of my favorites of '13. :)

    I also hope that you and yours are all healthy and happy. Have a great week!

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  2. Monika @ Lovely BookshelfJune 17, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    I really enjoyed reading your thoughts on Dear Sir, I Intend to Burn Your Book, but I don't think I ever told you that. (So I'm saying now, thanks for sharing!) :)

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  3. Linda @ (un)Conventional BookwormsJune 17, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    LOL, I have a couple of books I've intended to read for a little while, but for some reason, I just haven't gotten around to them - even if I'm excited to read them...

    Happy reading!

    Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Boookviews

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  4. UnknownJune 18, 2013 at 2:07 AM

    Lawrence Hills book and Barnouin are two that will be added to my list - complete opposites also :D great list you got and I hope you enjoy the next couple of reads :D

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  5. ElizabethJune 18, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    Looks like a great book week for you.

    ENJOY!!

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My It's Monday, What Are You Reading

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