Welcome to This Week in Books, where we share what we’ve been up to in bookland this week and look ahead to next!
I hope you’re all having a good week. Mine has been…quick!
This week, I finally discovered the joy of audiobooks. It’s been a long time coming, I know. The first time I tried to listen to an audiobook I went for The Knife of Never Letting Go, a book I already loved, and I didn’t like the narrator, which I realise now, makes all the difference. But this week (only around two years since trying TKONLG) I listened to Carrie Fisher narrating her memoir Wishful Drinking, and it was great. So there’s no stopping me now. I can read with my eyes closed…hurrah! If that’s not a superpower I don’t know what is!
Anyway, here’s what I’ve been reading (and listening to) this week…
NOW: I haven’t technically started Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race yet, but I will have by the time this publishes. I’m also listening to Ginny Moon on my commute. I’m really enjoying it, but it’s getting a bit repetitive!
THEN: I’ve just finished Ink and Bone, which was great. Not I-need-to-read-the-next-book-right-now great, but still a fun, solid read. As previously mentioned, I also listened to Wishful Drinking. It’s a short read (or listen), and gives an incite into growing-up in Hollywood, addiction, and depression, and all told with the self-deprecating humour and wit of the legend that was Carrie Fisher.
NEXT: Probably Cinderella Boy as my review is well overdue on Netgalley, soz! Also, it sounds great, so I doubt it’ll exactly be a chore!
This meme was originally started by Breaking the Spine. It’s where we choose one upcoming release that we just can’t wait for!
The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy // Mackenzi Lee // The Montague Siblings #2 // October 2018 // Katherine Tegen Books //Goodreads
Can’t.Wait.Want.Now!
What have you been reading this week? Let me know in the comments below, or why not join in and publish a TWIB post of your own. Leave the link to your post and i’ll come take a look.
Nice picks. I also did a TWIB post- here you go http://bevbouwer.blogspot.com/2018/08/this-week-in-books-220818.html
I’m excited about The Lady’s Guide as well! And I LOVE anything Carrie Fisher writes.
Cinderella Boy looks intriguing. I hope you enjoy these books. Thank you for hosting as always: https://chrissireads.wordpress.com/2018/08/22/this-week-in-books-120/
I think the Carrie Fisher audio would be amazing to listen to! I’m glad you’re back, and I like the new look!
Here’s my post: https://candy-m.blogspot.com/2018/08/what-are-you-reading-aug-22-2018.html
Thanks for hosting! Have a great week!