It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?
August 6, 2012 25 Comments
“It’s Monday! What are you reading?” is a weekly event hosted by Sheila at Bookjourney to share with others what you’ve read the past week and planning to read next.
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Books I finished in the last week: 3
The Cathedral of the Sea by Ildefonso Falcones. The story of a young man in Barcelona (Spain) in the 1300s who goes from rags to riches. 4 stars
Defending Jacob by William Landay. A District Attorney in Boston has to give up a murder case he’s been working on when his own son becomes a suspect. 4 stars
Grip [Hold] by Stefan Enter [Dutch]. Four forty-somethings are planning to meet up after many years. Years ago, something happened that none of them knows all the details of. The reader gets to hear all the stories and puts one and one together to form the complete story. 4.5 stars
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Books I’m reading and planning to read
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Reviews
Where the Bodies are Buried by Christopher Brookmyre. Mystery story in Glasgow, captivating, 4 stars.
Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter. Beautiful story about a forgotten town in 1960s Italy and a Hollywood actress. 4.5 stars
And on my Dutch blog….
Recipe for Love by Katie Fforde. An unlikely but fun chick-lit story about a woman who takes part in a cooking contest on tv. 4 stars
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Also check out my New Arrivals… still getting more books than I can read.
And here’s my July Overview, with all the books I’ve read.
That’s it!
What are you reading this week?
Judith!!! You ‘only’ read three books last week???
I know!!! I hoped to finish *Genus* yesterday, but it didn’t happen. But I’m a bit more relaxed about getting books finished on time. Are you reading anything at the moment, Nadine?
I just finished The summer without man by Siri Hustvedt ( the wife of Paul Auster); it was a really beautifully written book with a unique view on man-woman relations and relations in general. I will definitely read more of her books, not sure however what I will read next. Are you sticking to your plan of reading Juli Zeh at the end of this month?
LOL 3 books is an awesome week for me … I’ve been reading at snails pace lately. I’ve heard good things about The Light Between Oceans, hope you enjoy.
Have a great week and happy reading
I’m really looking forward to *The Light between the Oceans*, Teddyree. I also heard a lot of good things about it.
3 books! I’m jealous – I might be able to see my carpet if I did that! Have a great reading week
I have a book case full of unread books, Sam. But I think, the more you read, the more books you acquire. There is just no end to the number of great books that I want to read.
Defending Jacob definitely goes on my TBR and The War of Wives looks good too.
I’m looking forward to The War of the Wives, Belle. Thanks for commenting.
I have finished a couple of books this week and right now I am reading “Genadeloos” by Karin Slaughter.
Sounds thrilling, Roxanne! Have a great week.
I love the idea of reading by the lake…it would be nice and cool. Unfortunately, our cooler spots are an hour away! lol
Defending Jacob is on my wish list.
Enjoy your week…and here’s MY MONDAY MEMES POST
I think you’ll enjoy *Defending Jacob*, Laurel-Rain.
Looks like you had a good week. I haven’t heard of any of the books on your list though. I hope this week goes as well. My Monday Report is here. Happy reading!
Thanks, Kathy. Hope you have a great week, too.
All new titles for me! It’s too hot for us in TX to think of anything outdoors, unfortunately. This has been a bummer of a summer. My Monday post
Marie, what a pity you can’t be outdoors because of the heat! I hope you can do some air-conditioned reading!
You have had a good week. Enjoy all your reads.
Thanks, Mystica.
Recipe for Love looks pretty fantastic
Happy reading this week!!!
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Brunette, *Recipe for Love* was a fun read, a chick-lit.
Defending Jacob is on my review shelf waiting for me. I have heard so many good things about it but I had read so many books in a row that had similar themes/plots I decided to wait a bit.
Have a great week!!
I hope you’ll enjoy *Defending Jacob*, Lori.
Wow, relaxing week for you! I’d heard Defending Jacob is good so I’ll be interested in your review of that one. I loved Beautiful Ruins, as I think I’ve said twice before. I suppose I’m repeating myself now.
Keep repeating yourself, Leslie! It’s always nice to hear from you.