It's Monday What Are You Reading?

It's Monday What Are You Reading? is a weekly meme hosted by Sheila at One Persons Journey Through a World of Books. It is a great way to find new books to read, network with other book bloggers and of course find tons more books to add to your to read pile!

I'm still stuck in slow reading mode. I think I know what is causing it so hopefully I can break out of it soon!

Books I Read Last Week

The Debba by Avner Mandelman (longlisted for the Giller, of which the prize was announced last week and caused a few controversies in the book world.)

What I Am Currently Reading

The Carnivore by Mark Sinnett (winner of the 2010 Toronto Book Award)
How To Read the Air by Dinaw Mengistu

What I Plan To Read Next

Great House by Nicole Krauss
Subsitute Me by Lori Tharps (I've been hearing great things about this book, so I'm excited it's finally here.)

What are you reading?

Comments

  1. Laurel-Rain SnowNovember 15, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    I've been noticing Great House around...it looks intriguing. Hope you enjoy it.

    Here's my Monday:

    (click on my name)

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  2. SuzanneNovember 15, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    I have Great House waiting for me on my nook -- I'll be reading it on my road trip at the beginning of December.

    I look forward to seeing your review of The Debba. I'm still not sure what I think about it.

    Have a great week

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  3. WolfeNovember 15, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    I am going to have to look into some of those. Hope you have a great reading week.

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  4. Sheila (Bookjourney)November 15, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Great House sounds interesting! Enjoy your week :)

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  5. UnknownNovember 15, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Some great titles you have, The Carnivore sounds great. I also just read a book from Nicole Krauss called The History of Love. Hope you have a great reading week ahead!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 15, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    I received for review "Lodestone Book One: The Sea of Storms" by Mark Whiteway from the author.

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  7. Teacher/LearnerNovember 15, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    Hope you like Great House. I've heard good things about it. Here's my Monday post.

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  8. dollycas aka LoriNovember 15, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    These titles all look so good, Have a great week!!!

    Dollycas
    http://dollycas.blogspot.com/

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  9. Elisha GermanNovember 18, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    Substitute Me sounds good. Have a great week! Here is mine:
    http://bookjunkiemom.blogspot.com/2010/11/its-monday-what-are-you-reading_15.html

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