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| What are you reading? |
WWW.Wednesday is no longer a meme. And even though it’s been ages since I have blogged about reading, Wednesdays, in my mind, always pose the question…
What are you reading?
So nice of you to ask! I have so many books half-started. I should qualify this by telling you what I am actively reading. The Grownup by Gillian Flynn (who doesn’t know her?) and Slade House by David Mitchell. So I’m a little late to the Halloween party reading these horror-esque type novels. So what?
What have you recently finished?
Excommunicados by Charles Haverty. I have no idea how this book showed up on my doorstep. Truly. But thankfully it did, accompanied by another book whose title eludes me. Excommunicados is a short story collection published by University of Iowa Press. When I think of University of Iowa, I think of the prestigious Iowa Writer’s Workshop. Guess what? This book is outstanding. The stories are unique and compelling. The characters are flawed, big time, and struggle with life (who doesn't?) and what it all mean. I love that! Felt to me like stories written by Tom Barbash (one of my favorites) and Charles Baxter. I am a complete fan of the short story genre. Even if you are not, this might be one to change your mind. I highly recommend it.
What will you read next?
Oh, I don’t know. At some point, I need to give a giant tome called A Little Life a whirl. How about I tell you next week…
So what are you reading and recommending these days?
So many books so little time :)
ReplyDeleteI can't seem to find the time to read since I spend ten hours a day translating books. I'm currently doing Mari Lu's YOUNG ELITES and Victoria Aveyard's GLASS SWORD. The first one OK, the second one pure poop :)
Hey Dez! Didn't know that was your profession. Very cool, but I can see how little time would remaining for books of your choice. Pure poop? Yikes!
DeleteI finished And the Mountains Echoed (I know, so late) last week and started All the Light We Cannot See. But, while reading this, The Martian and The Girl In the Spider's Web (which I originally said I was not reading because I was irked that a new author could attempt to continue the story. I still may not read it though it's getting good reviews) became available at the library. I have two weeks to finish both All the Light AND The Martian. *raises eyebrow*
ReplyDeleteGood luck with that! All the Light is LONG, but good. I really enjoyed The Martian; it's a quick read! I'm having the same aversion to the new "Spider" book. You read it and then let me know, K?
DeleteAnd I forgot to add I'm listening to ABollowood Affair. But then again, I love Bollywood stuff, movies especially. It's fun and light and perfect for car rides and walks!
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