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This weekly reading list meme is hosted at Book Date. Join in to see what others are reading and maybe get some ideas of what to read next! Although the Book Date link-up happens weekly, I don't update that often. Usually I do this around the middle of the month, and try to share my monthly bookshelf summary on the last Monday of the month. Here's what I've been working on lately.
I finished reading . . .
A Louisiana Christmas To Remember (novella collection) - a sweet trio of novellas about the women of a small town preparing for a special Christmas. (Read my review HERE.)
I'm currently reading . . .
Garden of the Midnights by Hannah Linder - an English gentleman trying to find out who is behind the attempts on his life and discovers that most of what he believed about his own family is a series of lies. This one has been keeping me up at night turning pages until I can't keep my eyes open any more, so I'll be finished soon!
The Vanishing at Castle Moreau by Jaime Jo Wright - I'm still working on this dual timeline story centering around a castle and its mysterious residents who have an ominous reputation, but it's once again taken a back seat to the review books.
Ticker by Lisa Mantchev - I decided to re-read this steampunk YA novel in order to meet an October mini-challenge for #the52bookclub to read steampunk. I didn't expect I'd be able to finish it in October, especially since I started late, but I thought I'd be finished by now.
A Holly Jolly Diwali by Sonya Lalli - I stopped by the library to pick up a hold (that I'd forgotten I requested!) and happened to see this one. Despite the fact that I'm not reading as much lately, and the fact that I already have an overflowing TBR list, I decided I'd give it a chance. It's a contemporary rom-com and seems fairly fluffy so far, so I may or may not continue. (Also, Diwali is now over, I believe.)
Up Next . . .
Kingdom of Love by Tracie Peterson - This is the next review book I'll tackle. It's three novellas set during medieval times.
All Hallows Eve by Charles Williams - so apparently I requested this book from the library and forgot all about it! I suppose I figured I'd find time to read it by the time I finally got it. We'll see how that goes.
On the TBR stack . . .
These are the books that I wished I'd read already, and are still waiting for me on my bedside table, as soon as I get a moment to start my next good read. The stack grows faster than my ability to read it, especially lately!
Voice of the Ancient by Connilyn Cossette
A Fatal Illusion by Anna Lee Huber
Queen of Exiles by Vanessa Riley
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
Murder Most Fair by Anna Lee Huber
What I'm Highlighting . . . The monthly book review link-up is back for another month. Stop by the Book Review Bulletin - November 2023 and link up any of your reviews that you'd like to highlight.
On my blogs recently . . .
Besides the reviews, here on Just A Second you'll find:
Besides the reviews, here on Just A Second you'll find:
On my main coffee break project, A Fresh Cup of Coffee:
What are you reading?
This post will also be linked at What's On Your Bookshelf? #whatsonyourbookshelfchallenge hosted by Deb's World.
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Looks like a nice variety of books for you recently, Kym. I've heard good things about Killers of a Certain Age. Hope you enjoy all your books this week -
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Great wrap-up post! I should visit more often. I didn’t know about your review link-up…not that I’ve been posting any actual reviews lately. The Vanessa Riley and Deanna Raybourn books are most appealing to me, but you’ve got a nice assortment! Thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog today!
ReplyDeleteGarden of the Midnights sounds really interesting and I can see how it is a page turner. Poor guy finding out the lies.
ReplyDeleteGarden of the Midnights sounds right up my alley. Thanks for linking up with us.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us for #WOYBS. 'A Louisiana Christmas to Remember' looks like the perfect read for my November Holiday Reading. Sadly, I just checked our local library system. They currently have no physical or digital copies of this book. :(
ReplyDeleteYou've listed some great variety here, many thanks for the recommendations and for linking up to #WOYBS with us. It's always interesting to see what others are reading.
ReplyDeleteThat a nice variety of books.
ReplyDeleteHave a great December reading month.
My wrap up: https://snapdragonalcoveblog.wordpress.com/2023/12/01/november-wrap-up-2023/