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It's Monday! What are you reading? -- Mar 08, 2010

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It's Monday! What are you reading this week?
This is a weekly event initially hosted by J. Kaye at J. Kaye's Book Blog, now by Sheila @ One Persons Journey through a world of Books, to celebrate what you are reading for the week as well as books completed the previous week.

Books completed last week
Both books weren't on my list for last week, so I guess my decision to be impulsive is paying off!
- City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
- Fireworks over Toccoa by Jeffrey Stepakoff

I am currently reading

Liar by Justine Larbalestier: 4 more discs left, but it has gotten really really interesting. I'm pretty curious to know how this is going to end!


White Oleander by Janet Fitch: This was on my list last week as well, but I had to set it aside to read a couple of books that came in for review.




My reading plans for the next week

Last Night in Montreal by Emily St. John Mandel: I'm reading this one for the Spotlight Series, and had planned to read this one last week, but am yet to open it.



The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs: I'm not sure if I'll read this one, but hopefully, I will. I renewed it for the 2nd time, and if I don't read it by then, I'm giving up for now.






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Deb K said…
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March 8, 2010 at 12:33 AM
Dana said…
Ooh, Last Night in Montreal and Liar are both on my TBR - can't wait to see what you think of them!
March 8, 2010 at 7:45 AM
Helen's Book Blog said…
Liar and the knitting club are both on my TBR list!
March 8, 2010 at 8:20 AM
Michelle said…
I can't wait to see how you like White Oleander. It's one that I've had on lists ever since the movie came out (Even though I haven't seen the movie) but just haven't read yet.

PS - I'm ordering your prize book from Amazon right now, so it should be to your house within the week!
March 8, 2010 at 8:26 AM
Jan von Harz said…
Still haven't read Liar Liar but plan too soon. Have a great week.
March 8, 2010 at 9:05 AM
Introverted Jen said…
I'll be looking forward to your reviews! Fireworks Over Toccoa doesn't actually sound like my kind of book, but I'm really interested in it for some reason. Enjoy your books!

Mine is at The Introverted Reader
March 8, 2010 at 9:36 AM
Unknown said…
I have White Oleander on my bookshelf. Maybe I should read it right now since I don't really know what to read next. No books coming in from the library hold list, no books bought from Borders, nothing in the mail.

Hmmm, I think I will! Then we can compare notes :)

Have a great week.

Lynne's Book Reviews
March 8, 2010 at 12:01 PM
Christina T said…
I've been curious about The Friday Night Knitting Club. It is always checked out at the library. How did you enjoy City of Glass? I loved that series and I'm looking forward to the next book. What did you think of Fireworks Over Toccoa? I have it to read but haven't started it yet.I hope you enjoy all your books.

Here is what I'm reading.
March 8, 2010 at 12:17 PM
Sheila (Bookjourney) said…
I am going to have to break down and get Liar...... now I have to decide - book or audio.... :)

Have a wonderful week!
March 8, 2010 at 12:52 PM
Athira said…
Deb K, thanks a lot! :)

Dana, I'll be *hopefully* finishing both by this weekend!

Helen, I have to get to Knitting club, asap!

Michelle, I hope I will read White Oleander asap! For some reason, I keep putting it away. And thanks for the book again! Yay! I'll keep an extra eye on the post! :)

Jan von Harz, you have a great week too!

Jennifer G., I hope you will read Fireworks over Toccoa! I loved it!

Lynne, Yes please!! I'd love to discuss with you, Apparently, it's discussion material too!

Christina, I liked City of Glass much better than the previous two books! I'm glad it all tied back well in the end! Fireworks over Toccoa was awesome! I LOVED it!

Sheila, umm, unless you are an audio buff, I wouldn't recommend it. The narrator is so shrilly, it's jangling my nerves!
March 8, 2010 at 1:49 PM
Cat said…
Look forward to your Spotlight review.

Have a great reading week!
March 8, 2010 at 4:34 PM
NatalieSap said…
I've checked out and returned Liar without reading it far too many times. Somehow it always gets pushed to the bottom of the pile. :/ How are you liking it?
I need to put The Friday Night Knitting Club on my list of vacation reads - in the event that I actually do take a vacation in the near future.
Happy reading!
March 9, 2010 at 12:35 AM
susan said…
Ah, someone closer to my own reading speed. I feel overwhelmed sometimes.

I enjoy learning about what you read.
March 9, 2010 at 6:38 AM
Athira said…
Cat, I am guilty of pushing that read twice already! I HAVE to read it this week!

NatalieSap, Liar is actually pretty interesting and I think the reading experience will be better than the listening experience for that book! You should try it sometime!

susan, thanks a lot! :)
March 9, 2010 at 5:32 PM
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