It's Monday, What Are You Reading?

Happy Monday! I don't know what it's like where you live but outside it is definitely Fall. Cold, wind, rain....oh how I love it! Seriously, dressing warm and cozying up inside with cups of tea and bowls of soup are something I absolutely love.

It's Monday What Are You Reading, hosted by Sheila at Book Journey, is a weekly meme for book bloggers to share what their reading progress currently looks like (click on Book Title for more information)

What I Read Last Week:
Into the Heart of the Country by Pauline Holdstock (long-listed for the Giller Prize)
The Last Woman Standing by Tia McCollors (for Faith Filled Reading blog)

What I'm Currently Reading:
Better Living Through Plastic Explosives by Zsuzsi Gartner (long-listed for the Giller Prize)
Introverts in the Church by Adam S. McHugh (for Faith Filled Reading)

What I Plan to Read Next:
Touch by Alexi Zentner (long-listed for the Giller Prize)
Behind the Veils of Yemen by Audra Grace Shelby (for Faith Filled Reading)
Better

As you can see I'm still working my way through that Giller longlist! The shortlist will be announced this week.

Comments

  1. HeatherOctober 3, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Such as assortment of titles. I am planning to start with the list of Giller past winners and work though that. I doubt I'll get to the ones on the short lists for ages yet.

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  2. dollycas aka LoriOctober 3, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Introverts in the Church has drawn my interest, will check out further.

    Have a great week!
    Dollycas
    http://dollycas.blogspot.com/

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  3. Laurel-Rain SnowOctober 3, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Wow, I'm not familiar with any of these, but I can tell you have a nice mix. Enjoy!

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