WWW Wednesday 03/03/2021

Happy Wednesday!

This tag/meme is hosted on Taking on a World of Words. It’s a super simple meme, you just answered the three W questions.

The Three Ws are:

What have you recently finished?

What are you currently reading?

What do you think you’ll read next?

Recently Finished:
Nothing.
I read a lot in Feb, so I kinda had a break? I had done a lot of reading for uni, I didn’t really feel like reading and didn’t want to force myself and end up in a slump.

Currently Reading:

The Book of Phoenix by Nnedi Okorafor

This has been sat on my shelf for a long while, I’ve been wanting to read it for ages. Now, I’m reading it for uni. I’m excited to finally pick this up and now I get to study it too!

*Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley

I sent a physical arc by the publisher and given an audio arc by Libro.fm… so I should probably get a move on with this. I hope to read and review it before release day, which is March 16th (US and kindle UK) and April 1st (UK hardback).

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Reading Next:

*Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert (audiobook)

One of my most anticipated releases for the year! I absolutely adored the previous two books in this series. I cannot wait to dive into this!

What are you currently reading or reading next?

Dystopia & Cute YA Romance | WWW Wednesday 24/02/2021

Happy Wednesday!

This tag/meme is hosted on Taking on a World of Words. It’s a super simple meme, you just answered the three W questions.

The Three Ws are:

What have you recently finished?

What are you currently reading?

What do you think you’ll read next?

Recently Finished:

Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

This was another book for uni, seems to be the only reading I do lately…
It was a good read, very interesting and terrifying. Hits a little too close to home. Definitely worth reading if you’re into Dytopian.

Currently Reading:

Instant Karma by Marissa Meyer (audiobook)

I’m really enjoying this audiobook. I’ve seen mixed things about this, so I was hesitant to read. So far it’s cute and easy to listen to! It’s kinda enemies to lovers with a hint of magic. It’s pretty cool.
I don’t have much left and will probably finish this today!

Reading Next:

*Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley (ARC)

Next I’m reading this arc (gifted to me by the publisher). It comes out next month. I’d like to read and review it before release day. I’m excited to read this!

What are you currently reading?

Rereading Jane Eyre, Uni Books & Weird Dystopia | WWW Wednesday 10/02/2021

Happy Wednesday!

This tag/meme is hosted on Taking on a World of Words. It’s a super simple meme, you just answered the three W questions.

The Three Ws are:

What have you recently finished?

What are you currently reading?

What do you think you’ll read next?

Recently finished:

Ice by Anna Kavan

So I had to read this for uni, it’s not something I’d ever heard of before nor knew anything about. WOW this book was weird. Possibly the weirdest book I’ve ever read. I had no idea what the hell was happening 90% of the time. I’ll be interested in the thoughts of my classmates and discussing it! There’s definitely a lot to pick apart.
It’s a dystopian novel, following a reallllly creepy dude, it’s just so odd.

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (reread)

Another book for uni. I have previously read this, around 3 years ago. It’s one of my favourite classics, so rereading it was fun! I’m excited to study it in the context of postcolonial theory.

Currently Reading:

The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood

Another uni book… All I do is read for uni lately…
I’ve previously read Atwood (The Handmaid’s Tale and The Testaments). I’m excited to study her and see how this book compares to those. It’s a bit odd so far… another odd dystopian novel!

Reading Next:

Instant Karma by Marissa Meyer (audiobook)

Finally, I am reading for fun!
I have this audiobook on loan from my library. I don’t have much time left, so I need to hurry up with this one! I love Marissa Meyer’s The Lunar Chronicles, I’m excited to read a contemporary romance by her! I heard mixed things about this, hopefully, I’ll enjoy it!

A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

This has been on my tbr for four years. I finally bought the box set and I’m going to start this series!

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What are your last, current and next reads?

Finally Reading Addie Larue! | WWW Wednesday 20/01/2021

Happy Wednesday!

It has been a hot minute since I last did a WWW Wednesday, so this is my first of the year. I haven’t been reading much lately, I’ve been super busy!

This tag/meme is hosted on Taking on a World of Words. It’s a super simple meme, you just answered the three W questions.

The Three Ws are:

What have you recently finished?

What are you currently reading?

What do you think you’ll read next?

Recently finished:
Nothing 😦
I’ve had finals to deal with but I submitted my final essay of the semester today, so I’ll be free to read! Yay!

Currently Reading:

The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab

I meant to get to this book last year, but ended up being too busy. So here I am finally reading it! I’m not far in but I’m intrigued so far, I just haven’t had time to sit and read loads of it.

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

This will be a reread for me. I’m studying it next semester so I thought I’d get a head start and read it now! I also have the audiobook, so I’m listening to it too. The narrator is Thandie Newton, she’s amazing!

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Reading Next:

Fire by Kristin Cashore

I reread Graceling at the beginning of the month, so I’m rereading this too! In prep for the new book, I’m a bit behind, the new book comes out tomorrow, I think.

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What have you been reading?

Last Book of the Semester! | WWW Wednesday 25/11/20

Happy Wednesday!
Hope your week is going well so far.

This tag/meme is hosted on Taking on a World of Words. It’s a super simple meme, you just answered the three W questions.

The Three Ws are:

What have you recently finished?

What are you currently reading?

What do you think you’ll read next?

Recently Finished:

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

This is a super creepy kid’s book… I was expecting a little creepiness but this was so much creepier than I expected! This would’ve scarred me as a child, I’m glad I didn’t read it back then. I love that the audiobook was narrated by Neil himself, it was great! He has a lovely voice.

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Voyage of the Sable Venus and other poems by Robin Coste Lewis

This was my last book for uni of this semester! I am so relieved.
Poetry is not usually my thing and once again, wasn’t a fan. I feel like all poetry is lost on me.

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Currently Reading:

The Switch by Beth O’Leary

Still reading this. I plan to finish this ASAP and potentially squeeze another book into November! Wish me luck!

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Reading Next:

Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

Need to start this one asap!

How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black

This just came out and even though I wasn’t planning on reading it right away… I soon changed my mind once I saw how beautiful it was! The illustrations are to die for!! I am obsessed. I’ll be reading this right after I finish The Switch.

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What have you been reading?

So Much to Read, So Little Time | WWW Wednesday 18/11/20

Happy Wednesday!
Hope you’re all doing well and staying safe!

This tag/meme is hosted on Taking on a World of Words. It’s a super simple meme, you just answered the three W questions.

The Three Ws are:

What have you recently finished?

What are you currently reading?

What do you think you’ll read next?

Recently Finished:
Nothing 😦
I haven’t finished anything in a week and a half, as I’ve been focusing on doing my assignment for uni.
The last thing I finished was A Deal with the Elf King by Elise Kova, which I talked about last week. I have a review up for it now though! Spoiler: I gave it 5-Stars!

Currently Reading:

The Switch by Beth O’Leary

I say I’m currently reading this, but it’s kind of on hold at the moment. Once my assignment is submitted I will be diving back in!

Voyage of the Sable Venus and other poems by Robin Coste Lewis

This is my last required read of the semester! (everything else is film/tv to watch next.)
I’m not usually a poetry fan, so we’ll see how this goes…

Reading Next:

Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

I have both the physical copy and the audiobook. So I will definitely be picking this up before it expires at my library!

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

This audiobook is also available at my library. It’s very short (under 4 hours), so I’m sure I’ll devour this one soon. I have been on a Neil Gaiman hype lately, I listened to two of his audiobooks last month. I had forgotten how much I enjoy his writing! I’m looking forward to listening to this as he reads it himself, he’s such a great narrator.
I’ll probably have to watch the film after reading it… I’ve never watched it!

What are you reading?
Any thoughts on the books I mentioned?

Uni sped up, Reading slowed down | WWW Wednesday 11/11/20

Happy Wednesday!
I am currently up to my eyeballs in uni work, so I haven’t read much this month yet. Hence why I haven’t been doing www wednesdays lately but here I am, back with another! I have finished a few and I plan to read more (hopefully).

This tag/meme is hosted on Taking on a World of Words. It’s a super simple meme, you just answered the three W questions.

The Three Ws are:

What have you recently finished?

What are you currently reading?

What do you think you’ll read next?

Recently Finished:

A Deal with the Elf King by Elise Kova

THIS BOOK OMG!
Loved every moment of it. I cannot even tell you how much I loved this book. I will try and gather coherent thoughts and put them into a review soon. Spoiler: I rated it 5/5 Stars.

Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward

This was for uni. I didn’t really enjoy this one, it wasn’t my cup of tea. I’m sure it’ll be interesting to study but yeah, not my favourite.

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Currently Reading:

I’m not currently reading anything BUT I plan on starting:

The Switch by Beth O’Leary

I’ve been wanting to read this since it came out. I am finally doing it!

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Reading Next:

I have no idea what I’m going to read next, here are a few that I might pick:

Queenie by Candace Carty-Williams
The Raven and the Dove by Kaitlyn Davis
Queen of the Conquered by Kacen Callender

Let me know what you’re reading / what you’ve read lately in the comments!
Link me your WWW Wednesday posts too!

Bad Poetry, Confusing Fantasy, & Octavia Butler | WWW Wednesday 21/10/20

Happy Wednesday!

This tag/meme is hosted on Taking on a World of Words. It’s a super simple meme, you just answered the three W questions.

The Three Ws are:

What have you recently finished?

What are you currently reading?

What do you think you’ll read next?

Recently Finished:

Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur

I have been trying to get into poetry and thought this would be interesting as it used to be hugely popular.
I cannot say I enjoy it. I also, cannot fathom how this is poetry… it was just a series of quotes and thoughts.
Regardless, I don’t rate it.
Sorry not sorry.

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Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

This was for uni, as mention in last week’s WWW Wednesday.
I found this to be interesting. I look forward to studying it and discussing it in class.

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Currently Reading:

Angel Mage by Garth Nix (audiobook)

I just started listening to this. I’m not super far in, I currently have no idea what’s going on. Nothing has been explained yet, I’ve just been thrown into the story. I’m not sure what to make of this yet. Hopefully, it gets less confusing and more enjoyable.

Reading Next:

To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers

Okay, so this was on last week’s post too for reading next. I haven’t gotten around to it yet. I actually plan on starting tonight! Stay tuned for my thoughts on this one.

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

This is my next uni read. I’m excited to finally be reading some Octavia Butler! I have heard so much about her books and I’ve yet to ever pick one up. This is on my uni reading list for my Race class and I’ve been wanting to read it, so this is a win win for me!

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What have you been reading?

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Audiobooks and Uni Reads |WWW Wednesday 14/10/2020

Happy Wednesday!

It’s been a minute since I did one of these posts. I missed doing them!
This year has been such a slump for me in terms of reading. I’ve been in a slump basically all year. I’m now focusing on shorter, easier books in the hopes it’ll get me out of it!

This tag/meme is hosted on Taking on a World of Words. It’s a super simple meme, you just answered the three W questions.

The Three Ws are:

What are you currently reading?

What have you recently finished?

What do you think you’ll read next?

Currently Reading:

Between The World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

This is a book I have to read for a module on race in contemporary America. It’s really interesting so far. I’m looking forward to studying this! I’ll be reading a lot of African American literature and watching films/documentaries too, which I’ll definitely be talking about in future posts!

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Recently Finished:

Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman

Chivalry by Neil Gaiman

Apparently I’m on a Neil Gaiman binge?! I was looking for short audiobooks to listen to and his just happen to be very short (and really good!) I love his writing, I had forgotten how much I enjoy his stuff. It has been a while since I’d pick up any Gaiman. I definitely need to keep picking up his books.
If you’re looking for someone short and sweet, definitely give these a go!

Reading Next:

Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur

The audiobook of this just became available for me at my library.
I’m not into poetry, but I have been trying to read more of it in the hopes of actually enjoying it…
I’ve heard A LOT about this one and it used to be really popular. I don’t know if I’ll like it but it’s super short and worth a go.

Keeping with the short book theme, I want to read
To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers

I’ve never read any Becky Chambers.
I’ve always wanted to read her other series but with my reading slump and uni, I don’t have time to commit to a starting a new series right now. So, I thought this would be a great place to start! I believe this is a standalone novella. It’s less than 200 pages and it’s sci-fi. I’m super excited to get to this one!

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What have you been reading?

Finally Reading Again | WWW Wednesday 09/09/2020

Happy Wednesday!
This tag/meme is hosted on Taking on a World of Words. It’s a super simple meme, you just answered the three W questions.

The Three Ws are:

What did you recently finish reading?
What are you currently reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

Recently Finished

Nothing 😦
More about why in my last post.

Currently Reading

An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson

I decided to pick this up as it’s fairly short and I have it on Kindle, which for some reason makes it easier to read when I’m in a slump… Yeah, I have no explanation. Ebooks are faster to read for me. I’m currently only a few chapters in but I’m intrigued! I love Fae, they’re my favourite fantasy race to read about. Hopefully, I’ll enjoy this!

Reading Next

Since I am currently in a slump, I’ll be sticking with easy reads and mainly Kindle and audiobooks.

*All Along You Were Blooming by Morgan Harper Nichols
(audiobook)

*Free copy from Libro.fm

I don’t know much about this or the author, who is an instagram poet, I believe. But, I’ve been trying to get into poetry more and this is pretty short (>2 hours).

Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

I have this in audiobook and ebook, so I’ll probably switch between the two/ read along with the audiobook and see which format works for me. I’ve heard really mixed things about this book, I’m interested to see where my opinion will fall!

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What are you currently reading?