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 finally feels like Spring!!!  Sort of.  We're getting there.  My reading slump is officially gone and I'm having a great time with so many fantastic books being released recently or in the next few weeks.  April is definitely a busy month for me.  And impromptu trips to the bookstore never help!

What I Read Last Week


Captive In Iran by Maryam Rostampour and Marziyeh Amirizadeh
Family Pictures by Jane Green
Ghana Must Go by Taiye Selasi
The Gospel Centered Woman by Wendy Alsup

What I'm Reading Now
A Beautiful Truth by Colin McAdam
Taylor's Gift by Todd and Tara Storch

What I Plan to Read Next
A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
The Stop: How the Fight For Good Food Transformed a Community and Inspired a Movement by Nick Saul and Andrea Curtis

What are you reading this week?

Comments

  1. The Relentless ReaderApril 7, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    I want to read that Ozeki! Can't wait to hear what you think of it :)

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    1. ShanApril 8, 2013 at 8:30 AM

      I'm really looking forward to it. I love how she's using things washed up in Canada from the tsunami since that's what's happening now. It's amazing to think of what is washing up and the ways that people are now connected through them.

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  2. Sharon Galligar ChanceApril 8, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    I read Taylor's Gift this week - it's beautiful! Hope you enjoy it - have some tissues handy!

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    1. ShanApril 8, 2013 at 1:35 PM

      I was crying in the first chapter! I'm looking forward to the rest of it, organ donation is something important to me.

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  3. AnonymousApril 8, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    It was lovely today, I was able to take the kids to the park this morning and let them burn off energy!

    I'm really interested in reading Ghana Must Go. And I have A Tale for the Time Being but I'm not sure when I'll be reading it.

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    1. ShanApril 8, 2013 at 1:36 PM

      We'll be heading to the park when my daughter gets home from school, can't miss out on this sunshine!
      I really liked Ghana Must Go, and I've heard great things about A Tale for the Time Being. Hope you get to them soon!

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  4. AnonymousApril 8, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    I've read some Jane Greens in the past and enjoyed them, looking forward to your thoughts on this weeks reads.
    My meme is here
    http://mysparemoments.com/2013/04/08/its-monday-what-am-i-reading-7-with-reviews/

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    1. ShanApril 8, 2013 at 1:37 PM

      I found Family Pictures just like every other Jane Green book I've read, which is a good thing!

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  5. Blogger10April 8, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Running off to read your review of Family Pictures now...I am dying to read that one!! Great reading week.

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    1. Blogger10April 8, 2013 at 2:27 PM

      Oops nevermind, wasn't a link to your review. That's okay, I will eagerly await it. :)

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  6. dollycas aka LoriApril 8, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    All new titles to me. Enjoy!!

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  7. AnonymousApril 8, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    A Tale for the Time Being was a great read :) I have a review on my blog if you're interested:

    http://bookverve.ca/2013/03/18/book-review-a-tale-for-the-time-being/

    Happy to have found your blog!

    - Jenny

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  8. AleksandraApril 9, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    Haven't read any of these, but I hope you'll enjoy them :) Happy reading!

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  9. CharlotteApril 13, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    I am reading Knots and Crosses.

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  10. AnonymousApril 15, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    I've read good reviews about the Ozeki book! Hope you will enjoy it, and the reading

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