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Monday, October 28, 2019

It's Monday. What Are You Reading?

So it is Monday and time for an accounting of what I am reading and what books I've recently finished.

Reading:
  • Mother Daughter Me by Katie Hafner---a memoir about a three generational family who have a hard time adjusting to life together. This is a book club selection. 24% completed. Library e-book.
  • Called: The Crisis and Promise of Following Jesus Today by Mark Labberton---a Bible Study group book. I'm working my way through it with eight or so other women. 62% completed. Personal e-book.
  • Great Poems for Grandchildren edited by Celeste Frost---I am reading through this large volume of poems slowly, enjoying every moment. Less than 10% complete. Personal print copy.
Listening: 
  • Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorador---This is a delightful YA selection which reminds me of an African Harry Potter. 85% completed. I hope to finish this book today. Library audiobook.
  • Yes Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane---This was the winner of the Tonight Show's Summer Reading Contest. Don and I listened to it on a recent trip but weren't able to finish it before returning home so now we will have to fight over who gets to finish it first. 69% completed. Library audiobook.
Recently finished (reading during the month of October):
  •  Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks---a collection of short stories by the famous actor, all involve something to do with typewriters. I didn't finish the book before it was automatically returned to the library on its due date. I decided to not finish it. I love Tom Hanks but I do not love his writing. Library e-book
  • New and Selected Poems, Volume One by Mary Oliver---I read very little on a recent holiday to Europe but I did finish this delightful volume of poetry. Library e-book.
  • American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson---a mystery recommended by Barak Obama on his summer reading list. I liked the ending but found the rest of the book to be just okay. Personal audiobook.
  • The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde---not sure if this is really considered a short story or a novella. I don't normally "do" scary stories but I found this one to be quite funny. Personal audiobook obtained from AudioSync.
  • Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson---another collection of short stories all about the residents of a fictitious town in Ohio in the early 1900s. I liked Anderson's writing a lot. Personal paperback book.
What's Up next (these books are waiting for me at the library or are in the queue on the hold list):
  • Inland by Tea Obeht---this audiobook was automatically checked out to me from the library last week. I hope to finish up the other audiobooks soon so I can start this one with time to finish it before time is up.
  • Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips---a book club selection. I'm in the library queue and am told it should be available in about two weeks.
  • Brave Face: a Memoir by Shaun David Hutchinson---a YA, nonfiction selection. The print edition is waiting for me to pick up at the library.
  • An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Another YA, nonfiction edition waiting to be picked up at the library.
I missed the 24-Hour Dewey Read-a-thon this past weekend but am determined to set aside a full day of reading in the near future. I'll make my own read-a-thon and be the only participant.

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