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?
With the Thanksgiving break in the United States, it turned out that I had a ton of time to read! So I ended up reading quite a few books (and in turn have quite a few reviews to catch up on). I’m not sure how things will go from here since I went down the ambitious route with my TBR yet again, but I guess we’ll see!
Here’s what I’ve been reading this week:
Currently Reading:
Ava’s Man by Rick Bragg
Ava’s Man is a personal recollection of Rick Bragg’s family’s history in the Deep South. It primarily follows his family’s personal account of his grandfather, Charlie Bundrum, and how his family members would celebrate his life for many years after his passing.
This book was a gift from my boss. It’s interesting to have this close-up perspective on the family and Charles in particular. I do have some hesitations on some of the stories, however.
Recently Read:
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
The Shadow of the Wind is a historical fiction novel that takes place in 1940’s Barcelona. It follows a book dealer’s son, who, while greiving the loss of his mother, finds comfort in a book called The Shadow of the Wind. But as he searches for the author’s other works, he finds that someone has been destroying them, and he may have the last copy. Set out to know why, the narrator delves into Barcelona’s history and secrets.
This is one of those books where I was angry about not reading it sooner as soon as I finished the prologue. I’m completely absorbed by this book and I’m sure it will be one of my favorites. It’s also a book where I can see why so many people recommended it to me; the setting and the writing style just flows so beautifully. I’ve also had to look up a lot of words in this book, and I do love expanding my vocabulary through reading!
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Robin Wall Kimmerer is both a botanist and a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. In her book, Kimmerer brings both of her experiences together to demonstrate what nature can teach us about the world around us.
This is the Feminist Book Club book for this month. There were a lot of interesting books to vote on this month but I’m especially excited that was our pick. I’m looking forward to learning about Kimmerer’s experiences and knowledge, and I’ve especially been more curious about reading about the nature and our connections to the natural world.
Artificial Life After Frankenstein by Eileen Hunt Botting
A Gallery of Mothers is the sequel to The Threat Below. Mountaintop, the last known village of humanity, is at risk of its end, and only Icelyn Brathius can save it. But in order to do so, she must travel to a legendary tower in the middle of an unforgiving desert – and face the truths that she’s given.
The author gifted me a copy of this book. I really liked this one, moreso than the first book as well! It dives into the history of Mountaintop more and adds even more of this dystopian element (which you may know that I love). I’m also not always a fan of how Now/Then timelines are done in books, but I thought it was really engaging here.
Up Next:
Persephone Station by Stina Leicht
Persephone Station is a planet that’s been largely ignored by the United Republic of Worlds – that is, until the Serrao-Orlov Corporation finds that it’s hiding secrets that it wants to exploit. Rosie is an owner of Monk’s Bar, which is often frequented by an exclusive criminal class and those who seek to employ them. Angel has a job to do for Rosie, and a job that will ultimately impact Persephone and put Angel and her group against the Serrao-Orlov Corporation’s army.
This book has been on my radar for a while, and I caught it as a Read Now title on NetGalley! I’m looking forward to the worldbuilding (that I keep hearing great things about!) and can’t wait to see how this one pans out.
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
Cemetery Boys follows Yadriel, whose traditional Latinx family has problems accepting his true gender. In order to prove himself a real brujo, he enlists the help of his friend and cousin to find the ghost of his murdered cousin and set it free. Instead, he finds the ghost of Julian, the school’s bad boy, who requests help from Yadriel before he passes over. But the more time Yadriel spends with Julian, the less he wants him to leave.
This is a book that I’ve been interested in for a while, and I think that my library hold will be in by the time I’m done reading Persephone Station. That’s a big I think because I’m terrible at predicting library holds, but if it does, I’m going to be really happy to spend some time with this one this weekend.
WWW Wednesday: 3/31/21
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?
WWW Wednesday: 3/24/21
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?
WWW Wednesday: 3/17/21
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? Happy Wednesday, everyone! This week has been a bit of a diversion from...
Shadow of the Wind sounds really interesting; several of my friends on Goodreads also read it and loved it, so I’ll be adding to my TBR list. Here’s my WWW https://wp.me/pcaKQr-16y Happy reading!
I feel like everyone that I know that read it loved it – I hope it’s the same experience for you!
The Shadow of the Wind caught my eye. Thanks for sharing, and here’s MY WWW POST
It was a really good book! Thanks for stopping by!
Artificial Life After Frankenstein sounds really good 😮 I’m adding that to my TBR for sure. Have a great week!
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The Shadow of the Wind looks like such a moving and beautiful read. Looks like a good reading week for you ❤️
I’ve been meaning to read Carlos Ruiz Zafon for a while now, and now I’m more intrigued! That cover and blurb of Persephone Station are fascinating.
I’m glad you enjoyed The Shadow Of The Wind and I hope you will like Cemetery Boys too! Happy reading.