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!
This past week I only managed to finish two books but I really enjoyed both of them. This week I hope I will do a little better with my reading list.
Books finished:
Sideways on a Scooter by Miranda Kennedy
I really liked this book and read it in just a couple of days. I normally take weeks to get through nonfiction books.
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
I loved The Help and I'm glad I was finally able to read it. I was waiting to read it when the waiting lists at the library weren't so long but its popularity has never let up. I ended up buying it last month when it was released in paperback. So glad I did! Now I can't wait to watch the movie.
Books reviewed:
Clarity by Kim Harrington
Wrapped by Jennifer Bradbury
Currently reading:
Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini
This book started out well. Then I wanted to put it down because I was becoming very annoyed by the main character and some other things. Thankfully it has started to get better again. I love Greek mythology and this story has an interesting premise.
What I plan to read next:
The Shadowy Horses by Susanna Kearsley
Really looking forward to this one!
My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira
I won this last year from The Lost Entwife and I am finally going to read it. I have the hardcover but think this paperback cover is so much prettier.
Babe in Boyland by Jody Gehrman
This may end up being just a book version of She's the Man but it still looks like a fun story and a good way to break up the heavier books.
A Cup of Friendship by Deborah Rodriguez
I have heard such good things about this book. My sister read Kabul Beauty School and I thought she'd liked it (one of the reasons I decided to read A Cup of Friendship) but it turns out I was wrong. Hopefully I will like this book anyway.
What are you reading this week?
I have been meaning to read The Help. I really need to find the time! I'm gla you enjoyed it! Stick with Starcrossed- it does get better!
ReplyDeleteI want to read Starcrossed. And good job! It looks like you had a great reading week. I loved The Help!
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to read My Name Is Mary Sutter, enjoy. Have a wonderful week. My Monday: http://www.rundpinne.com/2011/05/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-40.html
ReplyDeleteI've heard good things about The Help.
ReplyDeletehere is mine
New follower!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see another Deanna Raybourn fan in the blogosphere. :) There are probably more that I haven't discovered yet, obviously, although I'm just as probably the only male blogger who reads her.
Here's my week:
http://gabrielreads.blogspot.com/2011/05/its-monday-what-are-you-reading_22.html
The Help is on my wishlist. I'll get to it later this year or early next.
ReplyDeleteI finished ten books this week which actually surprises me because I hardly did any reading during my usual fun reading time. Come see what I finished.
Yay I have The Help, I want to read it soon, but I'm trying to finish off some galleys with expiration date.
ReplyDeleteI just adore the cover of Babe in Boyland <3
So glad you liked The Help! I really enjoyed it. And the Lady Julia series is one of my all time favorites - the fifth book is coming out soon!
ReplyDeletePlease feel free to stop by my Monday :)
Hi! You have some great books on your list. I can't wait to read Starcrossed.
ReplyDeleteI have posted mine here, http://obsessionwithbooks.blogspot.com
Have a great week :)
I liked Mary Sutter, and want to read The Help
ReplyDeleteSo glad you loved The Help, I'm looking forward to the movie too, although I think we have to wait a few extra weeks for it here in Australia. I like Greek mythology so I'll be interested to see your final thoughts on Starcrossed.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week and happy reading :)
I have The Help on my tbr pile. I have yet to see someone who doesn't like it. I should really move it up in the pile.
ReplyDeleteDeanna Raybourn is on my tr list thanks to another blogger who recommended her.
I hope you enjoy Starcrossed. It's been on my wish-list for a while and I can't wait to read it. Babe in Boyland was adorable too. :) New follower. Have a great week!
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I thought The Help was a fantastic read.
ReplyDeleteI not keen on books being turned into films, but this one I will want to see.
Enjoy your reading week
carol
I am finishing The Room by Emma Donoghue (really don't like it) and am in the middle of In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson.
ReplyDeleteI loved The Help.
ReplyDeleteSideways on a Scooter looks interesting - I love reading about India lately. A Cup of Friendship looks good too.
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