It's Monday, What Are You Reading (118)

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.

Note: Please forgive the weird formatting of this post. Blogger is annoying me today!

I wish I was in the UK so I could watch Downton Abbey Season 3 but in the meantime I will hopefully have some good books to keep me occupied (as well as watching my DVDs of Season 1 &2).  I am still fighting a sinus infection (really I feel sick because of my antibiotic more than the sinus infection) but I got some rest this weekend and managed to read more books and make some progress on my book discussion books so I won't feel rushed.

Books read:

Dearly, Beloved by Lia Habel

I liked this book but it did not live up to Dearly, Departed. I am still trying to get my thoughts  together to write a review.

Don't Turn Around by Michelle Gagnon

I know that Noa is being compared to Lisbeth Salander but I haven't read the Millenium trilogy yet so I don't know how well that fits. What I do know is that this was an entertaining techno thriller novel for teens and I look forward to the next book in the series.

Among the Nameless Stars by Diana Peterfreund

This prequel to For Darkness Shows the Stars gives a look into Kai's thoughts and actions after he runs away from the North Estate. I think it is important to understanding his character and motivations.

For Darkness Shows the Stars by Diana Peterfreund

Persuasion is one of my favorite Jane Austen novels so I wasn't surprised that I enjoyed this book. What did surprise me was the anger I felt toward certain characters, such as Kai and Baron North. Of course it helped to keep in mind all that Kai had been through but still didn't excuse his rudeness. Baron North on the other hand just should have had a visit from Ser Ilyn Payne (King's Executioner from A Game of Thrones). Off with his head! The original Sir Walter Elliot from Persuasion was much nicer in comparison.

Books reviewed:

The Great Escape by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Currently reading:

The Story of Beautiful Girl by Rachel Simon

This book is so good so far but the story is different from what I expected (and so much better). 

The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton

I am slowly making my way through this book by alternating it with The Story of Beautiful Girl. It is kind of boring at times but hopefully it will pick up.

What I plan to read next:

The Crown of Embers by Rae Carson

I am so excited that this book will be published on Tuesday. I can't wait to get my hands on it (or at least download it to my Kindle).

Mr. Churchill's Secretary by Susan Elia Macneal

I still haven't read this library book yet but hopefully I will get to it soon. I love the time period.

With Every Letter by Sarah Sundin

This is the first book in a new series by Christian fiction author Sarah Sundin and I am looking forward to it. I enjoy her historical fiction novels more than most Christian fiction.

Thanks for stopping by! 

What have you been reading lately?