It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

9/19/2016

This weekly chance to add to your reading list is hosted by Kathryn at Book Date.

It was a fun, but busy, week last week. My college roommate visited for a couple days. She lives in Florida, so this was the first time she got to meet my little guy. I loved watching him get to know her. However, he seems to be teething in earnest now, so he's been pretty cranky. Hopefully those teeth will show up soon!

What I Read Last Week

The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker (This was a hauntingly beautiful book. Such a unique premise and atmosphere. I will definitely read other books by this author - as soon as they're published!)

What I'm Reading Now

God's Bestseller: William Tyndale, Thomas More, and the Writing of the English Bible - A Story of Martyrdom and Betrayal by Brian Moynahan (I have to admit that I'm finding the chapters on the development of the English language more interesting than the hunting-the-heretic chapters. I'm such a nerd.)
People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks (I just started this one on audio yesterday. This is my first book by this author. I've heard good things about her books!)

What's Coming Up Next

The Fifth Avenue Artists Society by Joy Callaway (I picked up and put down this book twice at the library before finally deciding to take it home with me. It looks so good!)

10 Comments

Kailana link

9/19/2016 08:40:14 am

I really want to like the Golem and the Jinni. Maybe I should try it on audio... Hope you have a great week!

Julie @ Smiling Shelves link

9/19/2016 09:01:03 am

Not all books work for everybody, but trying it on audio is a great idea. It would be an interesting book to read on audio! :)

Alex Baugh link

9/19/2016 10:00:21 am

I really like People of the Book and thought it was fascinating the way she traced the book through time. If you like her writing, my favorite was Year of Wonders, but I could never get in her book March. And I also loved The Golem and the Jinni. Great choices for a reading week!

Julie @ Smiling Shelves link

9/21/2016 09:40:49 pm

I'm enjoying People of the Book so far. I'll be sure to check out Year of Wonders, too! :)

Lindsey link

9/19/2016 02:26:23 pm

You have a great bunch of books here!

I love Geraldine Brooks, but I've never listened to any of her stories on audio. Can't wait to read what you think of it!