WWW Wednesday – July 15, 2020

Since I’m really enjoying checking in here weekly, I’m going to continue doing the WWW Wednesday tag hosted by Taking on a World of Words. I like having a chance mid-week to share what I’m reading and see what you guys are up to, as well.

The Three Ws are:

What are you currently reading?

What did you recently finish reading?

What do you think you’ll read next?

I am currently reading Black Enough which is a collection of short stories edited by Ibi Zoboi. I know I said I was reading this two weeks ago, but as you might know, a ton of my library holds came through at once and I had to put this down for a bit. I am now able to get back into this collection. There hasn’t been a story I haven’t enjoyed yet which is rare for anthologies, I think. Additionally, I am listening to the audiobook for The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander. This non-fiction work discusses the ways in which the US prison system works to maintain racial control. The New Jim Crow is both frustrating and enlightening. Seeing the same events continue to happen over and over again will certainly make you angry considering how much everyone preaches that we shouldn’t forget or erase our history.

I’ve somehow finished three books since I last checked in. First was The Deep by Alma Katsu. Last week I mentioned that I wasn’t sure if this book contained too many plot elements in one story. Those feelings didn’t change. I found myself unsure about why some scenes and even characters were included in the story. I also think the ending was a bit confusing and drug out. I will definitely talk about this more in my wrap-up but generally, I was pretty disappointed with this one which sucks because it had so much potential.

I also read another one of my Libby holds, Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert. This is a romance that follows Chloe who is just trying to “get a life” after a near-death experience. I don’t read romance. Ever. But other people I know who don’t really read romance seemed to be enjoying this one so I thought I’d give it a try. I definitely wasn’t disappointed. It had those cheesy romance moments but also tackled important issues such as chronic illness and recovering from an abusive relationship. It’s also definitely got some STEAM! I don’t think I’m going to turn into a serious romance reader or anything but after this experience, I’m definitely more likely to pick one up.

I also FINALLY read a book from my original July TBR this month! I picked up Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling and it was such a joy! I was at my mom’s this past weekend and I wanted to bring a smaller book to throw in my bag and this seemed like the best option. I really enjoy reading books by hilarious women and this was no exception. Not only did I laugh, but I also want to watch The Mindy Project again because she mentioned that the male lead, Danny, is inspired by Mr. Darcy and now I feel dumb for not seeing this show as a modern Pride & Prejudice. Plus, I just want to laugh at Morgan Tookers some more.

Next up for me is probably The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan. I started the Percy Jackson series for the first time back in May and I had SUCH a fun time. I’ve been excited to continue the series but it just wasn’t in the cards for me in June so I definitely want to make it happen this month. I put it on my TBR specifically to ensure that I actually get to it. I’m beyond ready to jump back into this magical, mythical world.

Have you read any of these books? What are you reading? If you participate in WWW Wednesday, link me your posts!