It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

It's Monday, What Are You Reading? is a weekly meme hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.

Saturday was Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon and I had fully prepared to have this massive post today highlighting all the fantastic books I read during that period.  Then the day actually came and well, all the plans flew right out the window.  It's okay though, I did get opportunities to come online, see how others were doing, and check out a whole bunch of tweets making it feel like I was right there in the trenches with everyone else.  And I did manage to get one book finished!

What I Read Last Week
The Juggler's Children by Carolyn Abraham is the writer's story of using DNA tests to find out the truth behind her family's legends and stories and find out where they really come from.  Friends & Foes by ReShonda Tate Billingsley and Victoria  Christopher Murray is the second book in the series where Billingsley's Rachel Adams and Murray's Lady Jasmine meet up and cause trouble.  Struggles of a Dreamer by Yahaya Baruwa is an inspirational novel about choosing between dreams and traditions.  In Calamity's Wake by Natalee Caple is a fictionalized version of Calamity Jane's life.

What I'm Reading Now
The Sailmaker's Daughter by Stephanie Johnson

What I Plan to Read Next
Just What Kind of Mother Are You? by Paula Daly
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

What are you reading this week?

Comments

  1. MysticaApril 29, 2013 at 2:43 AM

    You have such an interesting mix of reads here. Enjoy them all.

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  2. Kathy MartinApril 29, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    The Juggler's Children sounds interesting. Have a wonderful week. Stop by my Monday Report if you get a chance. Happy reading!

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  3. Laurel-Rain SnowApril 29, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Intriguing titles...I like the look of Just What Kind of Mother Are You? Enjoy your week...and here's MY MONDAY MEMES POST

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  4. KristinApril 29, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    I'm intrigued by The Sailmaker's Daughter...am going to check that one out!

    Hope you have a great week and thanks for stopping by my blog!
    ~Kristin @ Always With a Book

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  5. The Relentless ReaderApril 29, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Ah yes, the best laid plans right? ;) Just What Kind of Mother Are You sounds interesting to me...I'll be looking forward to your review!

    Have a great week :)

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  6. Book Snob WannabeApril 29, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    You did great during the readathon!! I cannot wait to see your review on The Juggler's Children by Carolyn Abraham. It sound like a very interesting read, especially since I am getting all into my ancestory and wanting to do my family tree

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  7. AnonymousApril 30, 2013 at 4:38 AM

    I've been wanting to read Fahrenheit for (just about) ever! I hope you'll enjoy it.

    Have you noticed how many books there are with "The [profession]'s daughter/wife/son"? Hope The Sailmaker's Daughter is good.

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