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 connect with other book bloggers, get your reading week organized and add to that never-ending to read list!

Last week I took an unplanned reading and blogging break.  Life got busy and it was just one of those things where I didn't feel any motivation to do very much during my downtime.  Though I did manage to catch up on a months worth of Coronation Street episodes (oh man, was it a good month!  Let me know if you watch the show, we can chat!)

What I Read Last (2) Weeks:

Beware this Boy by Maureen Jennings
Heads in Beds: A Reckless Memoir of Hotels, Hustles and So-Called Hospitality by Jacob Tomsky

What I'm Reading Now:
This week I really need to focus on The Count of Monte Cristo for the read along.  Only a few more weeks and I really need to make a dent on it if I'm going to finish on time.

What I'm Reading Next:


I'm reading both of these books for the Mixing It Up Challenge (which I also need to get working on!)  
A History of the World in 100 Objects by Neil MacGregor
Selected Poems of Langston Hughes by Langston Hughes

What are you reading this week?

Comments

  1. The Relentless ReaderNovember 26, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Well, my mental tbr pile just exploded thanks to this post, lol! I'd especially like to read A History of the World in 100 objects...I loooove stuff like that!

    Have a great week of reading!

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    1. ShanNovember 26, 2012 at 11:49 AM

      It is fascinating! I'm a history buff and it's very cool. Makes me want to go to the British Museum (where all of the objects are housed!)

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  2. HeatherNovember 26, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    Heads in Beds sounds interesting. I've requested it from my library.

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    1. ShanNovember 26, 2012 at 11:50 AM

      If you're any sort of traveller, you'll enjoy it!

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  3. Kathy MartinNovember 26, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Interesting variety of books. I have given up on challenges because I can't remember the last one I actually completed. My Monday Report is here. Happy reading!

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    1. ShanNovember 26, 2012 at 11:50 AM

      I haven't been good at completing challenges in the past but I'm very motivated this year!

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  4. Erin @ Quixotic MagpieNovember 26, 2012 at 11:03 AM

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  5. Erin @ Quixotic MagpieNovember 26, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Heads in Beds sounds really interesting! I will have to add it to my TBR- although I am sure I might learn some things I am better of not knowing. ;) Lol. Have a great week!

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    1. ShanNovember 26, 2012 at 11:52 AM

      LOL, it's nothing to scandalous! Nothing that will make you afraid of hotels, but really cool about letting you in on behind the scenes, things to do and not do if you want to be treated right. I really liked it.

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  6. CarpeDiemNovember 26, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    Those look like some interesting reads! Especially that 100 objects one! Have a great week!

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  7. Sheila (Bookjourney)November 26, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Deware This Boy sounds interesting!

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  8. LindseyNovember 26, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    A History of the World in 100 Objects sounds like such a cool approach to history. I'm off to check if my library has it.
    Have a great week!

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  9. West Virginia RedNovember 26, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    A History of the World in 100 Objects is the kind of book that I love. I will have to add that to my list.

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  10. JoNovember 26, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    Heads in Beds immediately caught my attention. I just put it on hold at my library.

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