This weekly meme is hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. It’s open to all to participate. Why not join in and let us know what’s on your reading list this week…
To join in, just answer the following three questions…
• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?
I’m reading…
Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye
I’m about 80 pages into this book and I’m really not sure about it at all. From the first page I wasn’t sure if it was a book for me but I’ll persevere to see where it goes.
The blurb
Like the heroine of the novel she adores, Jane Steele suffers cruelly at the hands of her aunt and schoolmaster. And like Jane Eyre, they call her wicked – but in her case, she fears the accusation is true. When she flees, she leaves behind the corpses of her tormentors.
A fugitive navigating London’s underbelly, Jane rights wrongs on behalf of the have-nots whilst avoiding the noose. Until an advertisement catches her eye. Her aunt has died and the new master at Highgate House, Mr Thornfield, seeks a governess. Anxious to know if she is Highgate’s true heir, Jane takes the position and is soon caught up in the household’s strange spell. When she falls in love with the mysterious Charles Thornfield, she faces a terrible dilemma: can she possess him – body, soul and secrets – and what if he discovers her murderous past?
I recently finished
The Swimming Pool by Louise Candlish
Strange one this because it’s a very slow read…you turn the pages but nothing is really happening, it’s like reading an account of someone’s day, every day. However, Louise’s way of drip feeding events and information just makes it compelling reading and makes you want to carry on.
The blurb
It’s summer when Elm Hill lido opens, having stood empty for years. For Natalie Steele – wife, mother, teacher – it offers freedom from the tightly controlled routines of work and family. Especially when it leads her to Lara Channing, a charismatic former actress with a lavish bohemian lifestyle, who seems all too happy to invite Natalie into her elite circle.
Soon Natalie is spending long days at the pool, socializing with new friends and basking in a popularity she didn’t know she’d been missing. Real life, and the person she used to be, begins to feel very far away.
But is such a change in fortunes too good to be true? Why are dark memories of a summer long ago now threatening to surface? And, without realizing, could Natalie have been swept dangerously out of her depth?
What’s up next?
When He Fell by Kate Hewitt
I’m taking part in the blog tour for this book in early June which is organised by Jenny’s Neverland Tours and I’m really looking forward to reading it and taking part.
The blurb
Josh and Ben are nine years old and best friends, until a single, careless act in the school playground destroys the lives of both families – and wrenches their small Manhattan school apart.
As both mothers Maddie and Joanna try to find out what really happened between the boys, they discover the truth is far more complicated and painful than either of them could have ever realised… with lasting repercussions for both families.
And when tragedy strikes again in the most unexpected of ways, the lives of these two women will be changed once more, and this time forever.
Have you read any of this week’s choices?
Share what you’re reading in the comments…
I really enjoyed The Swimming Pool and I’d not heard of When He Fell which sounds fab! Thanks for sharing 😊
Author
Me too, just not quite sure how I’m going to put my thoughts into a blog post 🙂
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I’ve been hearing a lot about Jane Steele and I’m curious. I’d been interested in reading a review if you are planning one 🙂
Author
I certainly will be in the next couple of weeks! Thanks for visiting 🙂
I hope you enjoy Jane Steele. I’m a big fan of Jane Eyre and like the idea of this spin on that story 🙂
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Author
I am now I’m further in! I think you’d like it!
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I really enjoyed Jane Steele – it is a bit of a weird book and I can definitely see how it won’t be for everyone. I hope you do end up enjoying it though!
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Author
It took me a good hundred pages to get into it which I think was the problem. I’m really enjoying it now but I can see how some readers wouldn’t get that far!
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I want to read Jane Steele based on the cover only hehe. Happy reading! http://www.curious-daisy.com/www-wednesdays/www-wednesday-may-18-2016/
Author
Yeah that’s what caught my eye. Now I’m further in, it’s actually very good!
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The premise of Jane Steele is interesting, but not for me even though I love Jane Eyre. I just couldn’t get into it. I hope it improves for you! Here’s my post. 🙂
Author
It’s taken me approx. 100 pages to get into it to be honest and I suspect readers would have abandoned.
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I love slow but gripping books but it’s so hard to explain why! Happy reading and thanks for participating in WWW Wednesday!
Author
Exactly! Not quite sure how I’m going to put my thoughts down yet 🙂
I’ve also been hearing a lot about Jane Steele. It looks fascinating! 🙂
Author
Slow starter but I’m really into it now 🙂
I really want to read Jane Steele but I’m not sure if I should read Jane Eyre first. I’ll be interested to see what you think of it though 🙂
Author
I haven’t read Jane Eyre either and it isn’t hindering my reading which I’m pleased about 🙂
That’s good to know 🙂
I hope Jane Steele picks up later on for you! I have it on my wishlist, although it’s not my first priority.
Author
It certainly has and I’m really enjoying it now 🙂
I hope Jane Steele is getting better! Those first few pages are somehow really difficult to get through. Can’t wait to see what you think. I hope to get to it soon.
Happy Reading <3
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Author
Yes they were, but now I really like it and am glad I stuck with it 🙂
Beautiful book covers! You did some great reading this week 🙂
Author
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You’re welcome 🙂
I really like the sound of When He Fell! It sounds like a fab read. It reminds me of Japanese TV show I watched a few years ago, but I can’t recall the name. Now I’ll be trying to find it for the rest of the day, haha.
I have been sitting on the fence about Jane Steele, I can’t wait to hear your thoughts about it. I can’t decide if it’s for me or not.
Happy reading!
Good luck with Jane Steele – EVERYBODY seems to have loved it and while it might be my kind of thing, I’m not 100% sure so I’m hesitant to start.
Author
At the beginning I thought I’d made a big mistake by picking it up, but now I really like it 🙂
Heard good things about Jane Steele but still undecided whether to read it – hope it picks up!
My WWW: http://whenitdoes.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/www-wednesdays-what-im-reading-and.html
Author
I thoroughly recommend it if you like historical fiction 🙂
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I haven’t read any of these, but the Kate Hewitt title appeals.