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It's Monday! What are you reading? -- June 07, 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
- Summer at Tiffany by Marjorie Hart
- Hidden Wives by Claire Avery

Books reviewed
- Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman
- Asterios Polyp by David Mazzucchelli

I managed to get out of my reading rut early last week, got a nook, and made up my own Summer challenge.

I am currently reading

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See: I think I am almost done, just a few more hours left. After getting my nook last week, I didn't get much listening done!

The Lion's Game by Nelson DeMille: Soon as I finish my current read, I am promising myself that I will get back to this book.
One Amazing Thing by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni: I finally got back to this book and will hopefully finish it today.
God Don't Like Ugly by Mary Monroe: I wanted to read some book on my nook, before I started splurging. This one caught my eye, as it was offered as a free book on Friday. So far, it is quite engrossing, which I didn't expect it to be.


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Gwen@ChewDigestBooks.com said…
I want a nook! Off to read your review of Saving CeeCee. It is about time that I read that:)
June 7, 2010 at 1:14 AM
Helen's Book Blog said…
Funny that we both had a bit of a slump. I think mine may be associated with the end of school transition to summer.
June 7, 2010 at 2:01 AM
Lydia said…
I loved the characters in CeeCee =) It was such a sweet story.

Here is my Monday!
June 7, 2010 at 8:23 AM
Sheila (Bookjourney) said…
Ooh I want to read Cee Cee and really need to get my hands on that book! Have a super week!
June 7, 2010 at 8:43 AM
bermudaonion said…
I'm glad you're enjoying your nook so much!
June 7, 2010 at 9:04 AM
Laurel-Rain Snow said…
Oh, I haven't read a Mary Monroe book in awhile...this one appeals to me!

Thanks for visiting my blog.
June 7, 2010 at 10:11 AM
jlshall said…
Interesting list of books - I'll have to go check out your reviews. I haven't signed up for any summer challenges, either - making up your own list is a great idea.
June 7, 2010 at 10:40 AM
Bibliobabe said…
Wow - good week! I loved "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan". Congrats on your Nook - too fun!
June 7, 2010 at 10:51 AM
Tales of Whimsy said…
I can not wait for your review of One Amazing Thing :)
June 7, 2010 at 10:56 AM
Unknown said…
Love that..."wanted to read some book on my nook." Cute.

Oh I loved Snowflower so much, and I must read Ms. Cee Cee some day. So many books, so...well, you know how it goes.

Have a good week, Aths.

Lynne's Book Reviews
June 7, 2010 at 4:02 PM
The1stdaughter said…
Your summer reading challenge is perfect! I actually was considering doing some challenges soon, but I already feel weighed down trying to get read the books for review and don't need the added guilt. Isn't that sad?! Anywho, glad you liked Saving CeeCee Honeycutt, that quote you included was hilarious!

Have a fantastic reading week and if you get a chance, stop by: Monday Reading's at There's A Book
June 7, 2010 at 5:22 PM
Nikki-ann said…
I'm glad you got out of your reading rut, I go through phases like that. Take care and enjoy your books :)
June 7, 2010 at 5:26 PM
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