It's Monday, What Are You Reading (60)

It's Monday What Are You Reading? is a fun weekly meme hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. I always enjoy seeing what other people have read and reviewed over the past week. It is also a great way to find new books to add to that ever-growing TBR list!

Favorite books read this week:  Mariana by Susanna Kearsley and The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen

I was sick this weekend with a sore throat so I spent more time reading rather than doing other things I should have done like vacuuming, dusting, or laundry. I have a feeling this week will be more of the same as I fight off a cold. One good thing this week-I am closer than ever to getting a Kindle now that Amazon has offered one with ads. I'm not too keen on that but I like the price :)
 

Books finished:

 

The Vespertine by Saundra Mitchell

The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen

This was my first book by Sarah Addison Allen but it certainly won't be the last! I really enjoyed her writing style and the Southern setting.

Mariana by Susanna Kearsley

While not as good as The Winter Sea, I still really enjoyed Mariana and Susanna Kearsley is becoming a favorite author of mine. The book is currently unavailable from Amazon so I ordered my own copy from Book Depository.

Stay by Deb Caletti

This is the first book by Deb Caletti that I read cover to cover and I was surprised at how much I liked her writing. It is reminiscent of Sarah Dessen and Elizabeth Scott.

Gone With a Handsomer Man by Michael Lee West

This one made me laugh out loud and groan with frustration at the antics of Teenie Templeton. I think it would appeal to fans of Sookie Stackhouse though there isn't anything paranormal about it. Just a fun Southern mystery with quirky characters, good food, and a lot of romance and humor.

 

Books reviewed:

 

The Vespertine by Saundra Mitchell
Out for Blood by Alyxandra Harvey
Deadly Little Games by Laurie Faria Stolarz
Skipping a Beat by Sarah Pekkanen

 

 

Currently reading:

 

Timeless by Alexandra Monir 

I just started this one but I may put it aside and pick it up later. I am having trouble paying attention and the writing style is a little jarring at times. I will give it one more day and see if I get pulled into the story.

 

What I plan to read next:

 Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys

 

I can tell that this will be a good book. I was going to read this instead of Timeless but I am in the mood for something a little lighter first.

 

 

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

 

There are over 200 people waiting to read this book so I need to read it soon and return it to the library! I hope it lives up to all the hype. It is a really thick book.

 

 

 

Unearthly by Cynthia Hand

 

I waited months to get this from the library and I hope I get a chance to read it before I have to return it.

 

 

 

Clarity by Kim Harrington

 

I am not sure if I will actually read this. It reminds me of The Body Finder. I kind of want to take a break from YA paranormal fiction for awhile so after I finish Unearthly I might skip this one and just stick with books for adults or contemporary/historical YA for the next few weeks. We'll see...