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Smiling Shelves

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

2/17/2014

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This weekly meme is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.

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What I Read Last Week

Umm, nothing. Well, that's not entirely true. I read some, I just didn't finish any books. I read fourteen books in January, and I'm only at three right now in February. It's amazing how much less reading time I have when I actually have to go to school and teach every day, instead of enjoying yet another snow day. :)

What I'm Reading Now

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A Guide for the Perplexed by Dara Horn (I got to about page 200, and I had to put this one on hold so I could get to my book club book in time.)
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (This is the book club book I have to finish by our meeting on Friday. I'm only halfway through. At my current slow reading rate, I may be in trouble. . .)

What's Coming Up Next

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If I'm ever able to finish the two books above, I'll tackle my pile of library books. Strings Attached by Joanne Lipman & Melanie Kupchynsky is next on the pile!
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Kathy Martin link
2/16/2014 11:46:01 pm

Working does cut into reading time, doesn't it? We have still another snow day today. I plan to read! Come see my <a href="http://inside-dog.blogspot.com/2014/02/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-feb-17.html">Monday report</a> if you get a chance. Happy reading!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
2/18/2014 07:18:11 am

We ended up with a snow day today (probably the same storm that hit you yesterday). I've already finished both books! This is why I look forward to summer. :)

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Jade @ Bits & Bobs link
2/17/2014 02:26:09 am

I try to not focus on book count too much - I tend to read just one book a week. I hope you're enjoying your reads and can carve out some more possible reading time.
Happy Reading!
:-)

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
2/18/2014 07:23:35 am

I usually get through a book a week, too. Apparently I'm not so okay with it when it doesn't happen. :) On the plus side, I am enjoying both of those reads very much!

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Joyful Reader link
2/17/2014 02:29:02 am

I go in spurts like that. Right now I am kind of like you. Didn't get much done. Stuck on Don Quixote...{{sigh}} Almost done with Jane Eyre though and I have enjoyed it a great deal. Not really been in the mood to blog either. Not sure why. Just don't feel like it right now.

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
2/18/2014 07:26:23 am

Props to you for keeping on through those classics! I hope you're enjoying Don Quixote at least a little. :)

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Leydy
2/17/2014 06:59:18 am

The book thief is an amazming book!

Check out what <a href="http://www.onceuponatwilight.com/2014/02/its-monday-what-are-you-reading_16.html">we are reading this week</a>.

Leydy @ <a href="http://www.onceuponatwilight.com">OUaT</a> & <a href="http://www.redcarpetendings.com"> Redcarpetendings</a>

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
2/18/2014 07:47:47 am

I wholeheartedly agree, Leydy!

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Lindsey link
2/17/2014 01:57:48 pm

I really liked A Guide for the Perplexed! I can't wait to see what you think.

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
2/18/2014 07:50:42 am

I just finished it this afternoon, and I'm still processing. What a book full of layers!

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