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Smiling Shelves

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

10/6/2014

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This weekly chance to add to your reading list is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.
Our town had its Fall Festival this past weekend, which is always a fun time. Lots of craft booths and apple cider and a tractor show (I live in a farming area, in case you can't tell). The weather didn't exactly cooperate - it was cold and rainy most of the time. But the indoor activities were still a lot of fun. I love this time of year!

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What I Read Last Week

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The Orchid House by Lucinda Riley (Loved this book!)

What I'm Reading Now

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The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt (I'm enjoying it so far. I haven't read many Pulitzer Prize winners before (this is only my second one), and I'm finding it surprisingly readable. Hopefully that continues through the next 500 pages!)

What's Coming Up Next

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The Queen of the Big Time by Adriana Trigiani (I have a feeling I'll need something a bit lighter after The Goldfinch, and I figured Adriana Trigiani was a safe bet. :)
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Deborah link
10/6/2014 01:45:53 am

Oh, keen to hear what you think of The Goldfinch. I loved Donna Tartt's My Little Friend, but struggled with The Secret History.

Deb
http://www.debbish.com/books-literature/october-weekly-reading/

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
10/6/2014 01:30:35 pm

I've heard a few people say that they enjoyed one of her books but not the other one so much. I haven't read anything else by her, so I have nothing to compare it to! It's been an interesting read so far.

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Nikita @ Plot Twist Reviews link
10/6/2014 03:29:55 am

Queen of the Big Time sounds very interesting. I'll have to add it to my TBR pile. Can't wait to see what you have to say about it. :)

Here is my <a href="http://www.plottwistreviews.com/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-10/">Monday post.</a>

Happy reading!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
10/6/2014 01:32:27 pm

I've really enjoyed the few books I've read by Adriana Trigiani. I hope you enjoy Queen of the Big Time if you get a chance to read it!

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B Marie link
10/6/2014 11:30:23 am

I really need to read some Donna Tartt soon! I've read some Adriana Trigiani before and it's perfect for a light read.
Hope you have a great week!
Here's my Monday - http://bmariebooks.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-2.html

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
10/6/2014 01:33:47 pm

I haven't read anything by Donna Tartt before, so The Goldfinch has been an interesting experience. I'm looking forward to Adriana Trigiani at the end of this 700-page book!

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Lindsey link
10/6/2014 03:38:10 pm

I'm glad you are enjoying The Goldfinch! Its size certainly makes it an intimidating-looking read.

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
10/9/2014 12:45:33 pm

I agree - it does look intimidating. But it's a fairly fast read, so the many pages go by quickly.

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Laura Pol
10/9/2014 03:42:06 am

I love the books you have on here! They all sound so interesting! Hope you have a great reading week and thanks for stopping by on Crafty Booksheeps! :)

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
10/9/2014 12:46:17 pm

Thanks, Laura! I hope you're having a great week, too!

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