It's Monday, What Are You Reading (80)

It's Monday, What Are You Reading is a fun weekly meme hosted by Sheila at Book Journey where we share what we've read and reviewed over the past week and what we plan to read next.


I did not participate in last Monday's post so this is two weeks worth of reading though it feels like it is less than what I usually read. I have been busy with other things lately like the class I am taking (still need to do my weekly assignments and readings before Tuesday!) and my book discussion group (our first book discussion is Tuesday!). I also finally got to enter Pottermore so of course I spent several hours on that too (my username is DragonRune85 and I am in Ravenclaw). Maybe I'll do some more reading this week and get caught up on that huge TBR pile-but I doubt it ;)


Don't forget: This is the last week to enter my giveaway for The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson

Books read:

Uncommon Criminals by Ally Carter

This was a fun followup to Heist Society and introduced some interesting new characters. Plus there are some new developments between Kat and a certain someone...

Before Ever After by Samantha Sotto

Before Ever After is the story of a young widow who finds out her husband might actually be alive and that he may also be immortal. The book is an interesting mix of history and romance. I loved the little details and the stories Max tells. You will also never be able to look at baked eggs in the same way after reading this book.  I am not a fan of eggs but if Max made them, I'd definitely give them a try!

Original Sin: A Sally Sin Adventure by Beth McMullen

This is such a fun spy novel and I couldn't resist reading it right away. The main character is a former spy turned stay at home mom who gets called back to duty when her nemesis turns up again. I was reminded of the movie Killers with Katherine Heigl and Ashton Kutcher when I read this (and a little bit of True Lies and Mr. and Mrs. Smith too). Can you tell that I liked this book?

Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok

This is a book I reread for my book discussion at the library later this week. I have to say that I enjoyed it just as much the second time around. It is also really good on audio.

Books reviewed:

Bloodlines by Richelle Mead

Trial By Fire by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Overbiteby Meg Cabot

Stay by Allie Larkin

Currently reading:

Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel

I was so thrilled when I saw this on offer from Amazon Vine. I like that it is set in a futuristic world that models itself on the Victorian era and there are also zombies and a sort of zombie plague. I think it will be like a mix of The Forest of Hands and Teeth and maybe some steampunk. At least I hope so...

What I plan to read next:

Cleopatra's Moon by Vicky Alvear Shecter

I really need to read this soon since it is overdue at the library.  I am in the mood for historical fiction so I will definitely try to get this read this week. I really should be reading this first instead of Dearly, Departed but I just couldn't resist...

Crossed by Ally Condie

This is on its way to me as part of an ARC tour and I can't wait to read it. I loved Matched when I read it last year.

Circle of Fire by Michelle Zink

I started reading this but couldn't get into it for some reason. It is back on the list for this week but I am betting that I won't get to it till next week.

That's what my plans are for this week.
What have you been reading?