WWW Wednesday is a tag currently hosted at Taking on A World of Words. The three W’s are:
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?
Last week I ended up reading so many books. I also think this will be a trend for this month (fingers crossed!) for the number of new releases I want to read soon. Here’s all my updates for this week!
Currently Reading:
Emma by Jane Austen
This is a classic novel that follows the always-meddling Emma and her tendency to play matchmaker for the people in her village – even if its exactly what gets her into trouble.
And now to contradict myself with a non-update: I’m still reading this book. I don’t plan on taking another week on it though – I know at this point that Austen’s books are not my preference when it comes to classics, so I’ll be finishing this one this week and moving on.
Edge of Tempest – Ledgers of A Dark Mage #3 by N.K. Leem
Edge of Tempest is the third book in a fantasy series by N.K. Leem. It has been several months after Thaleon’s return from Taliehin, and exciting times are coming for him. Dawyn is now officially a wehr and he is finally getting a break. But war is brewing on the horizon, and destruction is imminent.
I’m so happy that the author reached out to me again to review the next book in the series! I’ve been looking forward to revisiting Thaleon and Dawyn’s world. And so far, this is one that’s been keeping me up at night so I can read more.
Recently Read:
You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat
You Exist Too Much is a literary fiction novel that follows a queer Palestinian-American woman. The novel takes place between the United States and the Middle East, and how living in-between the two cultures has shaped her identity.
This book covered so many different topics and told a story about recovery that was different – but in my opinion, in a good way. It definitely changed my expectations when it comes to literary fiction and character development in books.
You can read my full review on my blog here.
Procrastination: The Thief of Time by Sophia Kaankuka
Procrastination: The Thief of Time is a self-help guidebook on procrastination. It covers the many reasons why we procrastinate and action steps for each.
The author reached out to me to review this book. While it did have quite a few grammatical errors, it was pretty helpful and gave me lots of insight into the root causes of my habits.
You can read my full review on my blog here.
A Lab of One’s Own by Rita Colwell, PhD and Sharon Bertsch McGrayne
A Lab of One’s Own is Rita Colwell’s memoir and journey in education and science, a recent history of sexism in science, and a call for action all at once. Colwell discusses many experiences and laws, progression, and setbacks for women and minorities in STEMM fields. She also provides advice for those wanting to pursue the field as well as those who want to encourage others.
This was an incredible and informative book. Many of the issues Colwell faced were things that my mentors in my field have discussed with me, and there are several other things that I still experience! I definitely recommend this one.
You can read my full review on my blog here.
Up Next:
Normal People by Sally Rooney
Normal People follows Connell and Mariane, two seemingly very different people who one day connect more than one would think. Their story continues throughout high school and college and features the complexity and winding nature of their relationship with one another.
This book has been on my radar for a while, and definitely one of those “Bookstagram made me do it” picks. My library hold just came in for this one, so that makes picking my next read easy.
That’s all for this week’s WWW Wednesday. Leave a comment if you participated this week too so I can read your post – or let me know what you’re currently reading below!
-Julie Anna
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Edge of Tempest looks so good. I look forward to hearing more about it. Happy reading! ❤️
Thank you! I think I’ll be finishing it tonight. 🙂
Definitely adding You Exist Too Much to my TBR. That looks really good!
Here’s my post – https://dearbookshelves.wordpress.com/2020/07/08/www-wednesday-july-8-2020/
I’m glad to hear that – it’s a really good book and I hope you like it!
You Exist Too Much looks like a promising read. Thanks for sharing…and for visiting my blog.
It’s a very good book! I hope you have a great reading week 🙂
It’s funny how long Victorian novels can stay with you sometimes. I remember rigorously reading through Vanity Fair over the course of two weeks, setting daily goals to do it, and I could still swear I was reading it for three times longer than that. I hope you find some satisfaction with it once it’s all finished, even with Austen not being to your taste. Have a great week! 🙂
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Thank you! Yes, there’s definitely novels from around the same era that stuck with positively, but not until after I finished reading. That’s definitely an interesting point and I’ve never thought of that!
I have Emma on my list! I’m hoping to get to it soon. 🙂 Happy reading
I hope you enjoy it!
Thank you!
Sorry Jane Austen wasn’t for you 🙁 I hope you enjoy your other reads 😀
Here’s my WWW Wednesday post.
Thank you! It happens sometimes 😅 Happy reading!
Julie Anna, I am very, very sad to hear that you’re not enjoying Jane Austen 😥😥😥 Is Emma the only Austen novel you’ve read? I only ask because Emma is quite different to her other heroines. Here’s my WWW post: https://thebookwormchronicles.wordpress.com/2020/07/08/www-wednesday-8th-july-2020/ 🙂
I know! I’m sad too because her works are so widely loved. I’ve read Pride and Prejudice as well. And I do like Emma more as a heroine in this book, but even that has faded for me! I guess I have more of a preference for gothic classics 😅
Maybe you should read her Gothic parody novel, Northanger Abbey? 😉
I have been recommended that one! I’ll give that one a try for my next Austen. Thank you!
I love the title Ledgers of a Dark Mage, and it sounds like an interesting series! I’ll have to check that out. Happy reading.
Here’s my WWW post.
Yes, it’s a good series! I’ve never been so emotionally attached to characters; they’ve been through so much!