Monday 9 July 2012

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?


This is a meme by Sheila of Book Journey. It's a fun way of sharing the books we have read each week.

It's been a while since I have taken part in this. Just because I have usually had a 12hr shift on a Monday or been too busy. There is no point in going over everything I have read since the last time I took part so just thought I would start fresh.

This week I read;

London by Edward Rutherfurd. I have still to review it but this was a fantastic book. I have been reading this the last few weeks as it's quite a chunky at over 1300 pages.

Just now I am reading;

The Leopard by Tomasi Di Lampedusa. I was originally reading this alongside London but London took over. I am enjoying it though. It's a very different pace. I am reading this for the classics challenge.

Next I plan to read;

Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. I will be reading this for the mixing it up challenge. It looks interesting so I am looking forward to it.

What have you been reading the weeks I have been AWOL?

10 comments:

  1. Happy to see you back here! I've heard lots about London and it is a book that I should read (I love good nonfiction.)

    Here's my
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    1. It's not nonfiction but it is a good chunky read if you like historical fiction. Starts back in the days of the Celts just as the Romans are about to invade.

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    2. Oh, and thank you for the welcome back :D

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  2. Ms. Peregrine's... is on my TBR mountain. I really need to get to it. I have heard that it is unusual. My Monday Report is here. Happy reading!

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  3. I haven't heard of The Leopard, but it's a classic? Will keep an eye on your review. Have a good week!

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    1. Yeah, it's an Italian classic which was translated in the 1960s. It's really about the formation of Italy and Sicily becoming a part of it. Probably not one of the better known classics mind you but a fantastic read.

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  4. London looks like a great read. I look forward to reading your review. I hope you enjoy your new selections.
    Rebecca @ The Key to the Gate

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    1. London was fantastic. If you like historical fiction it is well worth reading.

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  5. Miss Peregrine is fantastic but creepy - I loved it. I'm super ready for the sequel!

    Happy reading this week :)
    The Brunette Librarian Blog

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    1. I very much enjoyed it. When I picked it up I didn't realise that there was going to be a sequel. I probably wouldn't have done so if I did. Good thing then as I loved it and am looking forward to the next one.

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