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It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

8/11/2014

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This weekly meme is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.

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What I Read Last Week

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The Secret Life of William Shakespeare by Jude Morgan (Kind of a slow read, but a perfectly plausible plot for Shakespeare's life)
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman (This was an unusual book, but it wouldn't be Neil Gaiman if it wasn't unusual, right?)
The Word Exchange by Alena Graedon (Amazing book!)
Glamorous Illusions by Lisa Tawn Bergren (I love traveling in Europe, so a series about the Grand Tour is right up my alley!)

What I'm Reading Now

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The Painted Girls by Cathy Marie Buchanan (I've been desperately trying to finish my stack of library books before they're due on Wednesday. This is the last one. I've almost made it!)

What's Coming Up Next

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Imperfect Harmony by Stacy Horn (Having sung in choirs since I was in first grade, I am really excited about reading this book!)
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Jade @ Bits & Bobs link
8/11/2014 06:09:22 am

I'm currently reading The Graveyard Book - its my first Neil Gaiman reading experience.

I hope you enjoy your upcoming reads!
:-)

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
8/11/2014 01:04:47 pm

I've read Coraline and Stardust, and I enjoyed them both. He has such a distinct writing style. Enjoy The Graveyard Book!

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Joyful link
8/11/2014 07:32:12 am

Wow! Well done! :) Hope you had a great summer of reading.

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
8/11/2014 01:05:21 pm

Thanks! I love the luxury of summer reading for sure!

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Pat @ Posting For Now link
8/11/2014 07:33:51 am

Neil Gaiman is popular. I wasn't too crazy about Oceans at The End of the Lane. Maybe I should give him another try.

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
8/11/2014 01:07:52 pm

I haven't read The Ocean at the End of the Lane yet, but I did really enjoy Stardust. I'd recommend that one!

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