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It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

8/15/2016

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This weekly chance to add to your reading list is hosted by Kathryn at Book Date.
It's been busy for me recently, so not a whole lot of reading has gone on. Our town had their summer festival this week. Then we helped my brother move into a new apartment on Saturday, and went to a family reunion on Sunday. Busy weekend, but a lot of fun!

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How to Be a Heroine by Samantha Ellis (Fun book, but a little too feminist for me.)
The Night Garden by Lisa Van Allen (I enjoyed the magical realism elements, but not a lot happened. And what a pretty cover!)

What I'm Reading Now

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The Steps Across the Water by Adam Gopnik (Random library find.)
The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer (I haven't been able to listen to very much of this one recently, but routine returns this week, so I should be able to get more done.)

What's Coming Up Next

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Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War by Mary Roach (I really enjoyed Packing for Mars, so I thought it was about time to enjoy another Mary Roach book.)
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Kailana link
8/15/2016 11:22:18 am

I have been seeing Grunt around. I still have only read Stiff by her. I need to read more by her!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
8/18/2016 08:32:19 am

I'm a little afraid to try Stiff, but I'm really enjoying Grunt! :)

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Lindsey link
8/15/2016 09:18:42 pm

The Canterbury Tales! I took a class on Chaucer in college and loved learning about (and reading) that one.

Have a wonderful week, Julie!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
8/18/2016 08:33:22 am

Oh, I miss being able to take college classes on things like The Canterbury Tales. I'd probably get a lot more out of it if I could! :)

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stefanie link
8/16/2016 12:52:23 am

What a mix of genres you've read this week. Kudos to you.

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
8/18/2016 08:33:49 am

Thanks, Stefanie! Hope you're having a good week!

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