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 a great way to meet book bloggers, find out what they're reading and other bookish goodness!

Last week I:
Attended a luncheon at the Random House of Canada offices to celebrate the release of Karen Thompson Walker's The Age of Miracles.  Myself and five other bloggers were invited to have lunch with Karen, listen to her talk about the process of writing the book and gush over how much we loved the book (because it is a-mazing!)

Meeting Karen Thompson Walker 

Read:
(click on titles for reviews)
The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker
Yours Truly by Kirsty Greenwood
Destiny's Divas by Victoria Christopher Murray

I am currently reading:

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Heresy: Ten Lies They Spread About Christianity by Michael Coren

Next I Am Reading:


The Diary of Darcy J. Rhone by Emily Giffin
The Thing Around Your Neck by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Between You and Me by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus

What are you reading?

Comments

  1. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzJuly 9, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    Wow! Lucky, lucky you.

    Thing Around Your Neck is a beautifully written book. I wonder if she is working on something now.

    Here's my
    It's Monday! What Are You Reading?     I hope you will stop by!

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    1. ShanJuly 9, 2012 at 11:46 AM

      I've had The Thing Around Your Neck sitting on my nightstand for a while. I look forward to starting it.
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsJuly 9, 2012 at 6:44 AM

    Ooh, hope you are enjoying du Maurier's Rebecca as much as I did!

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    1. ShanJuly 9, 2012 at 11:49 AM

      I've just started it but I do like it so far!

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  3. KristinJuly 9, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    I see quite a few people are reading Rebecca - I need to read it one day!

    I have the Emily Giffin short story and am hoping to get to it soon. I hear she has a new book coming out later this summer I think.

    Have a great week!
    Kristin @ Always With a Book

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    1. ShanJuly 9, 2012 at 11:50 AM

      Yes, her new one comes out at the end of this month. I'm looking forward to it.
      Thanks for stopping by

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  4. Sheila (Bookjourney)July 9, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    YAY for Rebecca!!! Is this for my read a long? I hope so :)

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    1. ShanJuly 9, 2012 at 11:53 AM

      It is! I had planned to read it this year for a couple of challenges and when I saw your read-along I knew now was the perfect time to get to it!

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  5. Kathy MartinJuly 9, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Nice assortment of titles. I read Rebecca years ago and don't remember much about it. If I could fit it in between new review books, it might be time for a re-read. My Monday Report is here. Happy reading!

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    1. ShanJuly 9, 2012 at 11:54 AM

      You should check out the Rebecca read-along that Sheila is hosting! There is still time to get in!

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  6. SidneJuly 9, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    The Thing Around your neck, must check that out.
    Happy Reading. http://sidnereading.blogspot.com

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    1. ShanJuly 9, 2012 at 5:46 PM

      From what I've heard and read so far it looks great.

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  7. Laurel-Rain SnowJuly 9, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    I want to reread Rebecca this year...and the Emily Giffin book looks good. Enjoy! Here's MY MONDAY MEMES POST

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    1. ShanJuly 9, 2012 at 5:47 PM

      There is still time to join in Sheila's read-along for Rebecca!

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  8. dollycas aka LoriJuly 9, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    That is so cool that you got to meet the author!!!

    Have a great week!

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    1. ShanJuly 9, 2012 at 5:47 PM

      It was my first time getting to meet an author and discuss their book with them. That was so much fun!

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  9. Lindsey from Random House of CanadaJuly 9, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    I heard the Karen Thompson Walker event was a blast! I'm disappointed we didn't have the chance to meet in person, but I'm sure it'll happen in the future! Thanks again for attending :)

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  10. ShanJuly 9, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    It's too bad we couldn't meet, I was looking forward to seeing everyone. One day! And thanks so much for a fabulous event, it was a lot of fun. Karen was so nice!

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  11. The Brunette LibrarianJuly 9, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    I really enjoy Emily Griffin - haven't read this one but I've read others by her. Excellent author!

    Happy reading this week :)
    The Brunette Librarian Blog

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  12. Kimberly @ Turning the PagesJuly 9, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    I really have to read my copy of Rebecca soon. I've had a copy for years and haven't gotten to it yet. Love the look of your blog by the way :) +new GFC follower!
    Check out what I'm reading this week :)

    -Kimberly @ Turning The Pages

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