It's Monday, What Are You Reading?

Happy Monday! This meme is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. It is a great way to find out what others are reading and find books to add to your to read list!

Books I finished last week

Rhythms of Grace by Marilynn Griffith
Choosing to See by Mary Beth Chapman

What I'm reading now

After Tehran by Marina Nemat

What I plan to read next

How Not to Shop by Carmen Reid

What are you reading this week?

Comments

  1. KristinJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    After Tehran sounds very interesting - have you read Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi? I think I am going to have to check out both of Marina Nemat's books - did you read her first one?

    Thanks for stopping by my blog...I can't wait to start The Tapestry of Love - I think I will like it based on the premise!

    Happy Monday!

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  2. ShanJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Kristin, I have read Marina's first book, it was very good. That was my first exposure to what goes on in Iran's Evin prison, and I've read a few books about it since then. I've been meaning to read Reading Lolita in Tehran, should do it soon.

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  3. Carol January 24, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Enjoy ur reading week, Shan.

    carol

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  4. pussrebootsJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    I finished my Cybils reading and posted a lot of nonfiction reviews. Come see what I'm reading now.

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  5. Sheila (Bookjourney)January 24, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    I read War Child last year and it was a wonderful read - I hope you really enjoy it too!

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