It’s Monday! What are you reading? April 16, 2012
This is a weekly meme run by Book Journey!
Post the books completed last week, the books you are currently reading, and the books you hope to finish this week.
Mailbox Monday is a weekly meme that was created by Marcia at The Printed Page, who graciously hosted it for a long, long time, before turning it into a touring meme (details here). It is hosted at Cindy’s Love of Books for the month of April.
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I spent some time getting caught up on some TV shows this week, although I did finish one book as well. I also pre-ordered the new J.K. Rowling book, set to be out later this fall. It sounds very different from Harry Potter, but I’ve got high hopes for it.
Books completed last week:
Socialpunk – Monica Leonelle: This was a fast and fun read. My review will be up next week.
Books I’m reading this week:
The Paris Wife – Paula McLain ~ Page 110: My new book club is reading this for the month of April. Although I don’t think I’ll be able to make it to the meeting this month, I wanted to read the book anyway.
Books ongoing:
Jane Eyre – Charlotte Bronte ~ Page 291: I read a couple of chapters in Jane this week!
Books I acquired this week:
Sacrilege – S.J. Parris: I was thrilled to learn that this just came out this week! I adore this series!!!
Gilt – Katherine Longshore: I got this one through the LibraryThing Early Reviewers program, and it sounds right up my alley. A YA book about Catherine Howard!
The Yard – Alex Grecian: This is another ARC, I requested this one through a Shelf Awareness ad. It’s a murder mystery set during Victorian times and it sounds really exciting already.
What I watched this week:
- Fashion Police, The Soup, Chelsea Lately, The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, 1 girl 5 gays, The Ellen Degeneres Show, The Graham Norton Show
- Castle – I watched a rerun
- Ringer
- Khloe & Lamar
- The Secret Circle – I was a few episodes behind so I got caught up
- Modern Family
- The Big Bang Theory
- Scandal
- SavageU
- It Gets Better
Sunday, April 15th 2012 at 8:54 pm |
I got Sacrilege this week too!!!
Here is mine
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Monday, April 16th 2012 at 9:35 am |
Such a great series, it never fails to entertain me
Sunday, April 15th 2012 at 10:11 pm |
You are ahead of me on Jane Eyre! I need to get back to that one… I didnt get bored – I got busy! Have a great week!
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Monday, April 16th 2012 at 9:37 am |
It’s the same for me – I’m not bored with it, just very busy. It doesn’t help that I’ve got it as my nightstand book, and there are nights that I go to bed too tired to pick it up. I really need to put more focus on it!
Sunday, April 15th 2012 at 11:09 pm |
Hope you are enjoying Jane Eyre! The Paris Wife is one I have been curious about
Happy reading!
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Monday, April 16th 2012 at 9:38 am |
I’m definitely enjoying JE! I’ve read it several times and I love that I pick something new up each time I read it
Sunday, April 15th 2012 at 11:20 pm |
Enjoy your books. My favorite read this week was Sapphique by Catherine Fisher. Please come see what else I’m reading.
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Monday, April 16th 2012 at 9:54 am |
Thank you! I’m enjoying my current read
Monday, April 16th 2012 at 12:19 am |
I couldn’t decide whether to request Gilt on NetGalley, I do love historical fiction & YA but I don’t think I’ve read too many YA historical fiction. Looking forward to your thoughts.
Have a great week and happy reading
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Monday, April 16th 2012 at 9:57 am |
I’m curious about it too. It sounds like an interesting concept
I plan to read it in the next few weeks so I’ll have a review up soon I’m sure!
Monday, April 16th 2012 at 6:06 am |
I’ve heard The Paris Wife is excellent – I hope you love it!
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Monday, April 16th 2012 at 10:15 am |
I’m really enjoying it so far! I’m about half way through at this point
Monday, April 16th 2012 at 6:06 am |
I am interested in reading Gilt and I’ve heard really good things about The Paris Wife. It is great that you are reading the book club book even if you can’t make it to the discussion.
Have a great week!
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Monday, April 16th 2012 at 10:25 am |
I haven’t fully decided yet, but I might pick Gilt up next
I’m really enjoying The Paris Wife so far, it makes me kind of in love with Ernest Hemingway for a little bit! I’ve wanted to read it for awhile, so it made sense to read it even if I can’t attend the club meeting.
Monday, April 16th 2012 at 6:25 am |
I listened to The Paris Wife and enjoyed it much more than I’d expected. I hope you do as well.
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Monday, April 16th 2012 at 11:21 am |
It would be an interesting audio, I may see if I can find it the next time I go to the library!
Monday, April 16th 2012 at 6:28 am |
I loved The Paris Wife…it’s so good!!!
I spent last week catching up on recorded shows, too. I watch General Hospital (among other shows) and with 5 shows each week, it’s easy to get behind. I also started watching Scandal – what do you think of it? I still need to watch last week’s episode, but I think it’s a good show.
Have a great week!
Kristin @ Always With a Book
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Monday, April 16th 2012 at 11:41 am |
I’m really enjoying it, although I know it’s headed for disaster so that makes it a little bitter sweet.
I made an effort to get caught up on my TV, but was only mildly successful. I watch too many shows to get caught up very easily! I am liking Scandal, it’s got enough intrigue to keep me watching, and I do adore Kerry Washington
Monday, April 16th 2012 at 6:50 am |
I almost picked up The Paris Wife at my library! I might just have to snag it next time I go! Happy reading to you!
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Melissa
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Monday, April 16th 2012 at 12:36 pm |
I’m liking it quite a bit so far, I would definitely recommend picking it up!
Monday, April 16th 2012 at 7:09 am |
I’ve heard good things about The Yard….and Social Punk.
And The Paris Wife was a great read! Hope you enjoy it.
Thanks for sharing…and here’s MY MONDAY MEMES POST
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Monday, April 16th 2012 at 12:41 pm |
I’m looking forward to The Yard, it just sounds so interesting! Socialpunk was good, I actually had a dream based on it last night, lol.
Monday, April 16th 2012 at 7:32 am |
I’ve heard so many good things about The Paris Wife! It’s on my tbr list. I hope you enjoy it.
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Monday, April 16th 2012 at 5:26 pm |
I’m definitely enjoying it so far! It’s a good intro to Ernest Hemingway, since I’m not too familiar with his work
Monday, April 16th 2012 at 7:53 am |
I really enjoyed The Paris Wife. Happy reading!
Monday, April 16th 2012 at 6:04 pm |
I’m liking it so far too! Just a little over half way through it!
Monday, April 16th 2012 at 9:29 am |
The Paris Wife caught my eye, enjoy! your mailbox.
Tuesday, April 17th 2012 at 8:25 am |
I’m enjoying it, though getting a little frustrated with Ernest at the point that I’m at.
Monday, April 16th 2012 at 10:30 am |
I have been hearing really good things about Gilt lately. I have added it to my wishlist. Enjoy
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Tuesday, April 17th 2012 at 8:37 am |
It seems interesting, I like historical fiction and YA generally, so I’m hoping it’s good. We’ll see I guess!
Monday, April 16th 2012 at 1:20 pm |
I’m curious about Gilt. I am a total Tudor junkie but am not sure if this one is for me. Will be interested to see what you think of it
Tuesday, April 17th 2012 at 8:38 am |
I plan to read it in the next couple of weeks, so my review will definitely be up within the next month or so! I’m curious to see what I think of it, too.
Monday, April 16th 2012 at 4:24 pm |
Last week’s Big Bang Theory was SO funny! Sheldon just kills me.
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Tuesday, April 17th 2012 at 9:56 am |
I agree! He’s pretty funny all around, and reminds me of some developers I’ve known.
Monday, April 16th 2012 at 5:28 pm |
The Paris Wife is on my wishlist. Enjoy your week!
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Tuesday, April 17th 2012 at 10:02 am |
It’s an interesting book, I’m liking it
Monday, April 16th 2012 at 9:03 pm |
Your such a good book club member! My group met today – and I didn’t read the book because I went to a concert last night.
Miranda Lambert beat out the book – but now I kind of wish I had read the book.
Happy reading this week!
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Tuesday, April 17th 2012 at 10:03 am |
I don’t know that I would have read it if I wasn’t already interested in the book, lol. But I certainly try!!!
Monday, April 16th 2012 at 10:04 pm |
Jane Eyre is one of my favourites! xx
Tuesday, April 17th 2012 at 10:06 am |
Isn’t it great! One of my favorites too
Monday, April 16th 2012 at 11:21 pm |
My friend recommended The Paris Wife to me. She said it was very good. I need to try to get my hands on a copy. Have a great reading week!
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Tuesday, April 17th 2012 at 10:08 am |
I would agree with your friend, it’s rather good and I’m enjoying it quite a bit! Hope you have a great week too!!!