I won’t be at a computer until later today, so I’ve scheduled this post. But I’ll visit your posts and reply to your comments later, I promise!
This meme is hosted by Sam over at Taking on a World of Words. A similar meme, This Week in Books is hosted by Lipsyy Lost and Found.
Why not join in? Just answer the following three questions in a post and then put a link to that post in the Comments over at Taking on a World of Words.
The questions are:
- What are you currently reading?
- What did you recently finish reading?
- What do you think you’ll read next?
1. What I’m reading at the moment
An Ember in the Ashes (Book 1) by Sabaa Tahir
Another series I feel like I’m the last person to get to! This is just getting started now I’m 30% in. Nothing extraordinary so far, but there’s potential…
The blurb: Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Those who do not vow their blood and bodies to the Emperor risk the execution of their loved ones and the destruction of all they hold dear.
It is in this brutal world, inspired by ancient Rome, that Laia lives with her grandparents and older brother. The family ekes out an existence in the Empire’s impoverished backstreets. They do not challenge the Empire. They’ve seen what happens to those who do.
But when Laia’s brother is arrested for treason, Laia is forced to make a decision. In exchange for help from rebels who promise to rescue her brother, she will risk her life to spy for them from within the Empire’s greatest military academy.
There, Laia meets Elias, the school’s finest soldier—and secretly, its most unwilling. Elias wants only to be free of the tyranny he’s being trained to enforce. He and Laia will soon realize that their destinies are intertwined—and that their choices will change the fate of the Empire itself.
2. The last books I read
Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass #2), Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass #3) and Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass #4) by Sarah J. Maas
I caught up with the Throne of Glass series and I’m glad I did. This is a highly enjoyable, easy-to-read fantasy series with lots of strong, resourceful female characters. And, in the case of Queen of Shadows, it’s also nice to read something published so recently for a change!
Here are my reviews of Throne of Glass (Book 1), Crown of Midnight and Heir of Fire (joint review of Books 2 and 3) and Queen of Shadows (Book 4).
The blurb: This is a fantasy series about the adventures of a teenage female assassin and her friends, battling forces of darkness. It’s a bit Lord of the Rings (but with some women who kick ass) and Star Wars, with a lot of love of cool clothing.
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Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
This was a sweet story set in a very interesting period of recent history. Here’s my review.
The (short) blurb: Set during one of the most conflicted and volatile times in American history, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet is an extraordinary story of commitment and enduring hope. In Henry and Keiko, Jamie Ford has created an unforgettable duo whose story teaches us of the power of forgiveness and the human heart.
3. What I’ll read next
Daughter of Smoke and Bone (Book 1) by Laini Taylor
After avoiding series for a while I seem to up to my neck in them at the moment!
The blurb: Around the world, black handprints are appearing on doorways, scorched there by winged strangers who have crept through a slit in the sky.
In a dark and dusty shop, a devil’s supply of human teeth grows dangerously low. And in the tangled lanes of Prague, a young art student is about to be caught up in a brutal otherwordly war.
Meet Karou. She fills her sketchbooks with monsters that may or may not be real, she’s prone to disappearing on mysterious “errands”, she speaks many languages – not all of them human – and her bright blue hair actually grows out of her head that color. Who is she? That is the question that haunts her, and she’s about to find out.
When beautiful, haunted Akiva fixes fiery eyes on her in an alley in Marrakesh, the result is blood and starlight, secrets unveiled, and a star-crossed love whose roots drink deep of a violent past. But will Karou live to regret learning the truth about herself?
AND
The Ask and the Answer (Chaos Walking #2) by Patrick Ness
I’ve just discovered my magnificent public library loans this as an epub! Looking forward to continuing with the trilogy.
The blurb: No blurb to avoid spoiling the first book in the trilogy, but I don’t think it’s too much to say this is about the continuing trials and tribulations of our young hero, Todd Hewitt, struggling to survive on an alien world where the thoughts of all men are audible.
Have you read/are reading any of these? What are you reading? Let me know! 🙂
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Art and Soul 
Like the sound of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. Have you read Memoirs of a Geisha? The Japanese WW2 theme reminded me of this book which I really loved 🙂
Here’s my WWW http://bookboodle.co.uk/2015/09/16/www-wednesday-september-16th/
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I read Memoirs of a Geisha ages ago and only have vague memories of it, although I do remember I liked it. Hotel is a bit sweeter, but just as interesting.
Happy reading (and baking!)
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Theres some good stuff to put on my list of books to read 🙂
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It’s very fantasy fiction heavy at the moment! I was glad to have Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet to break things up. And it’s not going to change any time soon… Must switch genres the next time I pick a book 🙂
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Just go with whst you like, my preference is almost all scifi snd fantasy, with a sprinkling of motor world bio tyoe books. So dont sweat it, read what turns you on lol
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You have some great books on your list! I’ll have to go check out your Throne of Glass series reviews. Here’s my post for this week.
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Thank you! 🙂 All the Throne of Glass books are easy and very entertaining (not flawless, but good). I’m a bit behind this Wednesday, but I’ll check out your post now.
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I’m glad you finally got to Throne of Glass series. And an Ember in the ashes is an amazing book. It just takes a little time to really get into it. Also, I’ve read Daughter of Smoke and Bones and liked it. 😀
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I’m so glad I finally caught up with ToG – I now feel I understand what everyone’s going on about! I’ll head over to your WWW now… bit behind today 🙂
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I love that you’ve read The Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. I love that book. Glad you’ve read the Throne of Glass series. I’m loving it so far!
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I don’t think I’m as big a fan of the ToG series as some, but I can understand why it’s so popular. It’s brilliant escapism and so easy to read. The second book is particularly good. I hope you continue to enjoy it.
I’m a bit behind today but I’ll head over to your this week in books post now…
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I still haven’t gotten to An Ember in the Ashes but I feel like I never read what’s hyped when it’s hyped so I’ll get to it eventually. lol. I hope to read A Daughter of Smoke and Bone soonish too. Just not sure when. Awesome job marathoning ToG though. Wish I could say the same for myself. Thanks for visiting earlier. 🙂
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I only managed the ToG marathon because we were on holiday! Now we’re back I don’t think I’ll be getting through that many books as quickly. I never seem to get to anything when it’s hyped either. But then that’s probably good because often I end up being disappointed.
Happy reading!
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Glad to see you enjoyed ‘Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet.’ It’s cuteness is infectious. I want to eventually read Taylor’s series as well, but I’m not quite ready for it yet. Happy reading and thanks for participating in WWW Wednesday!
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I’ve got Daughter of Smoke and Bone on my TBR as well. Hope you enjoy it! It sounds really interesting. And you’re not the last person to get to An Ember in the Ashes – I’m still working on it! 😀
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I have mixed feelings about Ember in the Ashes, although I will read the next book when it comes out! Thanks for visiting and happy reading (and writing)!
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I’m so glad to hear you liked Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. It’s still one of my favorite non-fantasy books. And wow you burned through the Throne of Glass series! Hopefully I’ll be able to do the same, provided I manage to get them from the library.
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They’re so easy to read – I hope your library copy turns up soon. I’ve spent months waiting for books to come in, so I feel your pain! 🙂
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Nice WWW! I read “An Ember in the Ashes” recently and enjoyed it, but I had a few issues with the characters. I hope you’re enjoying it. Happy reading! 🙂
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I have similar feelings about Ember in the Ashes. I’m trying to think about how to express my feelings in a review 🙂
Thanks for visiting and happy reading.
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My copy of On the Corner of Bitter and sweet just came in this week! It’s sitting so prominently on my bookcase, begging to be read.
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It’s good, and interesting, particularly if you don’t know much about that particular part of history.
Thanks for visiting – I’ll check out your post now 🙂
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You’re definitely not the last to read An Ember in the Ashes! It’s still on my TBR pile but I am hoping to get to it before October!
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I’m starting to feel a bit less behind with everything now I’ve finally read Throne of Glass 🙂 An Ember in the Ashes is good, overall, although I had a few issues. I hope you enjoy it when you get to it!
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Ember in Ashes sounds good and so does the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. Great title! You jump around genres as much as I do! And must get Throne of Glass books for next week!!
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I need to do some more genre hopping soon. I’ve had a strong YA fantasy streak recently and I think I’ll need a break from it soon 🙂
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I’m glad you enjoyed the Throne of Glass series. It’s a great series. I hope you enjoy An Ember in the Ashes. While I haven’t read it, I have only heard good things about it.
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An Ember in the Ashes is good, but I think it’s laid the foundations for better sequels… we’ll find out next year! Thanks for visiting and happy reading 🙂
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Every book on this list is one I’ve either read and loved or a title I really want to read ASAP! Especially An Ember In The Ashes and The Ask And The Answer.
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An Ember in the Ashes is good, but it can wait. Another first instalment where I think book 2 will be better! 🙂
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Mmm interesting, maybe I will just wait until the series is all published before I start it then.
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Enjoy Daughter of Smoke and Bone! I loved that trilogy and wish I had time to give it a re-read!
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Thank you! I’ve started and it’s wonderfully original so far! 🙂
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The Patrick Ness looks intriguing!
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I hope you love Daughter of Smoke and Bone I listened to the audiobook and adored the mythology of it! Definitely a different type of myths. =)
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That was one of the best aspects. The author used angels and chimera in an original way – that’s why I enjoyed the first half of the book so much. So interesting to have the angels being the “bad guys” and the monsters being lovable!
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I’m so glad you enjoyed the Throne of Glass series! I love the books so much. 😉 Also, I’m happy to see you’re going to be reading Daughter of Smoke and Bone and The Ask and the Answer! Both are books I really enjoyed. ❤
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