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It’s Monday January 19th: What are You Reading?

January 19, 2015

Genres: Fiction

It’s another Monday (funny how they keep showing up) and I’m back to share what I’m reading now as part of a meme from Sheila at Book Journey. When we met last week there seemed to be a general malaise about good books and reading so I’m hoping things a little peppier for you all. I’m not un-slumped yet except for The Undertaker’s Daughter which I finished this past weekend and really liked. A review should follow later in the week. I also finished I Think You’re Totally Wrong and hope I can get my thoughts to coalesce enough to write something about it. I just don’t read much male-centric non-fiction and so found it hard to stay focused on a book that is nothing but a dialogue between two middle-aged men. I mean, nothing against middle-aged men (I’m married to one) but, well…yes, this need more thought.

Here’s what’s happening this week:

what are you reading
Thomas Dunne Books, January 20th, 2015

The Rabbit Back Literature Society: this is either going to be really good or make me really mad because a title this wacky can only go one of those two ways.

 

what are you reading
St. Martin’s press, January 6, 2015

The Shock of the Fall: this showed up unannounced and is a paperback release but I’m taking a chance on it.

 

what are you reading
Gallery Books, January 13, 2015

The Deep: I liked Nick Cutter’s first book The Troop– in all its goopy horror so when I had an opportunity to get an e-copy of this one I said yes. Daytime reading only, I don’t do scary at night.

 

How about you? What are you reading this Monday? 

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  1. tanya (52 books or bust) says

    January 19, 2015 at 2:11 am

    I’m slumping pretty badly right now. 2015 has not gotten off to a good start! I’ve heard mixed reviews of Rabbit Back, but i’m going to give it a try. Love the cover and the title. And if you liked The Troop, I know Cutter’s new one is getting a lot of praise. Good luck.

    Reply
    • Catherine says

      January 19, 2015 at 10:47 am

      Tanya, what is it about 2015?! It can’t be us so where are the GREAT books?!

      Reply
  2. Shannon @ River City Reading says

    January 19, 2015 at 5:05 am

    Oh, I heard great thins about The Shock of the Fall when it was out in the UK! I hope it ends up being a good one for you!

    Reply
    • Shannon @ River City Reading says

      January 19, 2015 at 5:05 am

      Thins, things…same whatever 😉

      Reply
  3. Cynthia Robertson says

    January 19, 2015 at 8:03 am

    It’s easiest to write reviews of novels one really liked, isn’t it? It’s so hard to write about novels that didn’t move me that I almost can’t do it.

    I just started My Sunshine Away, by M.O. Walsh. So far it’s meh. The viewpoint character’s voice just isn’t drawing me in yet, but it’s early, so I’m hopeful. It’s got impressive endorsements. And the author is a writing workshop leader, has an MFA (don’t mean nothin’, I know) and has had some stories published in reputable places.
    We’ll see.

    Reply
  4. LD Artman says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:14 am

    Tinkers by Paul Harding – not a new book – almost finished
    starting The Bone Clocks
    Love your blog – save them in my book ideas for possible reads

    Reply
    • Catherine says

      January 19, 2015 at 10:45 am

      Tinkers is lovely but the sequel Enon is one of the most incredible books I’ve ever read.

      I’ll be interested to hear what you think of The Bone Clocks!

      Thank you so much for the support- it is greatly appreciated!

      Reply
  5. Kelly says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:21 am

    I still haven’t steeled myself enough to read The Troop, even though I am so morbidly curious. And now I have this new release to tempt me. Hmmmm.

    Reply
  6. Meryl says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:29 am

    _Brain on Fire_

    Reply
    • Catherine says

      January 19, 2015 at 10:43 am

      Oh boy, Meryl, that is a scary one- because it’s true. To lose your mind, literally, my worst nightmare.

      Reply
  7. Naomi says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:34 am

    I also read The Troop and liked it, even though I rarely read thrillers or horror novels. (It was Canadian, so I gave it a shot!). I’ll be interested in what you think of this one. I’m hoping it will also be good!

    Reply
  8. Leah @ Books Speak Volumes says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:09 am

    I’ve had my eye on Shock of the Fall. Interested to hear what you think of it!

    Reply
  9. Melinda says

    January 19, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    I have The Rabbit Back Literary Society on request at the library….I’m in the mood for a wacky read, so I hope it comes in soon!

    Reply
  10. Sarah's Book Shelves says

    January 19, 2015 at 4:24 pm

    I’m so intrigued by I think You’re Totally Wrong. I tend to like some male-centric fiction and I love that title! I remember you mentioning it earlier and forgot to write it down…thanks for reminding me!

    And, yes, totally “meh” on January so far!! I’m starting to doubt my selection abilities!

    Reply
    • Catherine says

      January 19, 2015 at 9:23 pm

      Maybe, just maybe it could be our selection abilities but I’ve heard it from so many book bloggers that I’m going with “it’s the books not us”!

      Reply
  11. Jackie Cangro says

    January 20, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    I’m reading Cutting Teeth by Julia Fierro. It was published last summer, so not a new book. I’m enjoying it so far. An interesting commentary on modern marriage and parenthood.

    Reply

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