Saturday, July 18, 2015

Weekly Wrap-Up: Mid- July

What's New:
I mentioned last week that I was making some blog changes, but I wasn't quite happy with how they were turning out, well I am very pleased with what I have now, and have a few more changes to look into making! Other than that, not much is new as usual. I had a great reading week, so let's get into that.

What I Read:
This week I finished The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Which I enjoyed thoroughly (review below) and I reread Bridget Jones' Diary by Helen Fielding, which of course I loved as well.
 

Currently Reading:
I have just started a new classic on audiobook off of my Classics and Rereads 2015 List (which I am way behind on)- Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. I have never read any Hardy before, but I know he can be kind of dry. I have wanted to read this one forever, and decided to make it happen this year when I received the newest BBC mini-series adaptation of the novel for Christmas. Don't worry, I will be sharing my thoughts on both the book and mini-series once I have completed them. I have also started Marcus Sedgwick's newest release. Ghosts of Heaven which I am excited to read as I love Sedgwick.

 


What I Bought:
Station Eleven, Emily St. John Mandel
Found an autographed copy at my local bookstore!

Lost in a Good Book, Jasper Fforde
Sequel to The Eyre Affair 
This series looks really great and I'm hoping to get to it soon!

What I Posted: 
Monday- I started off the week with some Mini-Reviews
Tuesday- I posted a TTT on The Last Ten Books That Came Into My Life
Wednesday- I reviewed The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Thursday- I did another Just Added  post, this one about biographies 

Last Week's Wrap-Up 

What's Next: 
I will be sharing my thoughts on my reread of Bridget Jones, participating in Top Ten Tuesday, starting a new little reoccurring post on adaptations, and maybe discussing what is on my TBR shelf.

Stacking the Shelves hosted by: Tyngas Reviews
The Sunday Post hosted by: The Caffeinated Book Reviewer

10 comments:

  1. Great haul! I want to check out Station Eleven really badly. I've heard great things about it. Enjoy!
    Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian

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    1. I've heard lots of good things too! The lady at the bookstore said she loved it!
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. I honestly haven't heard about these books. But I guess that is a good thing, right? It's always nice to come across books I haven't heard of! I hope you enjoy them all.

    Here is my StS

    Justin @ Justin's Book Blog

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  3. Great haul. I have always wanted to check out a Jasper Fforde book. Enjoy them all!

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    1. I think that series will be a lot of fun!
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  4. I enjoyed Bridget Diary (the movie), haven't read the book but I imagine it's quite funny. :) And stati Eleven I definitely want to read- I think I'm going to get to it next month. Heard so many things...

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    1. The books are very funny! I've heard lots of great things lately too!
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  5. I also enjoyed reading Bridget Jones's Diary although I typically don't like chick-lit. The movie was fun, but as is often the case, the book was better. Hope you enjoy your new books.

    My Sunday Post

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    1. I agree! The books were better, but the movies are great too!
      Thanks for stopping by!

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