Welcome to the first WWW Wednesday (the weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words) of 2018!
Currently reading:
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling- Still going… Moving on!
- The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding by Agatha Christie- This one has also been rather unsuccessful this week… I’m just not really enjoying the short stories anymore, now that the first couple (read: the decent ones) are over.
- We’ll Always Have Paris by Sue Watson- If you’ve followed me for a while, you’re probably aware that me and romance novels don’t really mix well. However, when I spotted this one on Netgalley, I decided to give it a go, as I liked the fact it features an older protagonist, making it a little different from the stereotypical, schmaltzy love stories I dislike. So far, my feelings are mixed. I like the way the older protagonist gives the novel an air of reminiscense, as Rosie looks back on both her previous romances, and her regret about not getting the chance to fulfill her dreams alongside her husband, who died recently. Yet, because I’m heartless, I’m ashamed to say I’m still finding the novel a little schmaltzy…
Recently finished:
- How to be a Woman by Caitlin Moran- I LOVED this book! Equal parts feminist manifesto and bibliography, I loved the way Moran used stories from her own life to showcase the experiences of many women. If you want a book that will both empower and entertain, look no further!
- 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher- I only just finished this book this evening, so I’m still trying to gather my thoughts, although I suspect I’ll post a full review eventually. Obviously, given it focuses on a girl around my age taking her own life, this was an emotional read. The problem is, I just don’t know how I feel about this book. Did I like it? Didn’t I? I just don’t know. I’ve never loved and hated so many things in the same book, all at once. As I said, expect a post exploring the issue when I’ve had the time to form a more clear opinion.
Reading next:
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling- My new goal? To read this one before 2019…
Well, that’s it for the first of many 2018 WWW Wednesday posts! If you enjoyed this post, feel free to let me know what you’re reading in the comments, or even in a WWW Wednesday post of your own!
Em x
