Sunday, February 12, 2012

It's Monday, What Are You Reading (96)





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 managed to finish two books this week but I suspect I could have finished more if I hadn't spent so much time watching my Downton Abbey DVDs! 




Books read:

Ripper by Amy Carol Reeves

I found this to be a very suspenseful read-not the sort of thing to read before you go to sleep if you are given to nightmares!


The Springsweet by Saundra Mitchell

I was surprised to find that I liked this companion novel more than The Vespertine.  Maybe it was the prairie setting or the romance but I just found it to be a pleasant reading experience.


Books reviewed:

Cinder by Marissa Meyer


Currently reading:


The World of Downton Abbey by Jessica Fellowes

I read two more chapters in this interesting book and now am starting chapter four about life in service.


The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott

I've just started this book but I have a feeling I'm going to like it. It takes place partially aboard the Titanic and deals with the life of a lady's maid. I am reading it for my Downton Abbey Reading Challenge.


What I plan to read next:


Water For Elephants by Sara Gruen

This is a book I've had since last spring but haven't read yet (though I've seen the movie) and it is my evening book discussion group's February pick so I will be reading it really soon.


Cutting For Stone by Abraham Verghese

This is my afternoon book discussion group February read and I've heard it is really good.  I may not get to it till next week.


The Bungalow by Sarah Jio

I really liked The Violets of March so I am looking forward to giving The Bungalow a try. I love the cover! So nice and tropical and the opposite of the snow outside my window. 



I am a big fan of this series and since it will be published soon, I need to read my ARC!


What have you been reading lately?

16 comments:

  1. Lots of great book plans! I have Ripper too; I'm pretty excited that you found it nightmare-inducing. What does THAT say about me? Sheesh!

    I also have The Dressmaker on my TBR for this month; hopefully I can get to it soon!

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  2. You have some great reading to come! enjoy them all.

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  3. I can't wait for The Traitor in the Tunnel. The Agency is one of the few series I pre-order. So excited!!

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  4. So excited for Ripper although I will probably be terrified-I'm such a wimp. I also have The Dressmaker to read, will probably be starting it tomorrow and I hope I enjoy it too. I love historical fiction and the cover so that's a good starting point.

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  5. Water for Elephants is lovely and Ive been wanting to read Cutting For Stone
    Wishing you a great reading week!

    Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out

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  6. Water For Elephants is so good and there is so much more in it than in the movie.

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  7. Lots of cool covers! Hope your reading week is amazing!

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  8. awesome! Water for Elephants and Cutting for Stone are great books! Hope you enjoy them.

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  9. I've got Cutting for Stone awaiting me. And---since you reminded me---I need to get busy on our book club selection!

    Here's my It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

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  10. I'll be reading The Bungalow this week, too. Hope you enjoy your reading....

    Here's MY MONDAY MEMES POST -

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  11. Great books this week. I've heard great things about The Bungalow and have both that one and her other one on my tbr list. I loved Water for Elephants...hope you enjoy it.

    Have a great week and here's my It's Monday post.

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  12. I feel like I am missing something not taking part in the Downton Abbey craze.
    Have a great week!

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  13. I need to read or listen to Water for Elephants too :)

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  14. Enjoy your books. I caught the flu on Wednesday. I spent much of the weekend in bed reading. Please come see what I've read.

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  15. I just got Water for Elephants (book and movie). I have been wanting to read Cutting for Stone for so long. Enjoy your reads:)

    You can find me at:
    http://bookjunkiemom.blogspot.com/2012/02/its-monday-what-are-you-reading_13.html

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  16. A wonderful line-up of books, so many of the ones you've got listed are on my tbr pile or wishlist. Hoping to get to The Bungalow sometime soon :)
    Have a great week and happy reading!

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