WWW Wednesdays

WWW Wednesdays is a meme from Should Be Reading, where we answer three questions: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish reading? and What do you think you'll read next? If you want to participate, answer the three questions, then put your link on the Should Be Reading Blog in the comment section. Happy reading!

What I am currently reading: Hidden Wives by Claire Avery

This is a story of two sisters living in a fundamentalist Mormon community and are being forced to marry men who are much older than themselves who already have several wives and children.

The authors (Claire Avery is a pen name for two sisters) were raised in an extreme fundamentalist Catholic community and have researched the lives of many in similar circumstances in order to write Hidden Wives. I have always been fascinated by groups such as this one depicted in the book. I don't want to put this book down! Review to come soon.

What I recently finished reading: Juliet by Anne Fortier

Read this post for a teaser on Juliet. Review will be posted on September 15. (BIG hint: I loved it!) 

What I'll probably read next: Either Choosing To SEE by Mary Beth Chapman (description here), or Exposure by Brandilyn Collins, or Predator by Terri Blackstock.

         

Hmmm......... choices, choices. So many books, so little time.

What are you reading? If you have a link, please share in the comment section. Thanks for visiting!

WWW Wednesdays

WWW Wednesdays is a meme from Should Be Reading, where we answer three questions: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish reading? and What do you think you'll read next? If you want to participate, answer the three questions, then put your link on the Should Be Reading Blog in the comment section. Happy reading!

What I am currently reading: Juliet by Anne Fortier - I will be writing a review on this one on September 15 for Pump Up Your Book! book tours. Here is a description of Juliet from the author's website:

When Julie Jacobs inherits a key to a safety-deposit box in Siena, Italy, she is told it will lead her to an old family treasure. Soon she is launched on a winding and perilous journey into the history of her ancestor Giulietta, whose legendary love for a young man named Romeo rocked the foundations of medieval Siena.

As Julie crosses paths with the descendants of the families involved in Shakespeare’s unforgettable blood feud, she begins to realize that the notorious curse– “A plague on both your houses!” –is still at work, and that she is the next target. It seems that the only one who can save Julie from her fate is Romeo–but where is he?

Since I just saw the play of Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare a few weeks ago, the story is fresh in my mind. Hopefully that will help me in reading the book. I can say one thing about the book so far: it has a GORGEOUS front cover!

What I recently finished reading: Jungle Sunrise by Jonathan Williams - I also received this book from Pump Up Your Book! I will have a review on it on August 24. It was a good (but sad) story about a couple who were missionaries to Peru and the people whose lives they impacted for God. Here is a quote about the book from the book's website:

“Felt like The End of the Spear, Apocalypto, and Safely Home all rolled into one. It proved all-around moving, one of those that lingers awhile after the final pages turn.”   ~ Kaci Hill, co-author of Lunatic and Elyon with NY Times Bestselling Author Ted Dekker.

What I'll probably read next: Choosing to See by Mary Beth Chapman- This one is from Revell. Written by the wife of award-winning Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman, Choosing to See tells the story of Mrs. Chapman's struggle in dealing with the death of her daughter after a tragic accident two years ago. Steven is one of my favorite singers and I have admired how this wonderful family has relied on God to see them through this time of intense grief. They are a great example of how to walk with the Lord in times of trial. I'm looking forward to reading their story.

That's what I'm reading now. What about you? What are you reading this week? What books have you read lately that you would recommend? Let me know in the comments!

 

 

Book Review: Pearl Buck in China by Hilary Spurling

About two months ago, I asked Oasis Audio if I could be a reviewer for their audiobooks. They accepted me, and I received Pearl Buck in China for review. I had read and reviewed Pearl of China by Anchee Min and wanted to read another book about this remarkable woman. So I was glad to get this book for review.

Sadly, I did not make it through the introduction of the audiobook. The author read the book, and I had a hard time listening because she had a monotone voice and sounded as though she was bored to death as she read her own book. I could not bring myself to listen any longer. Therefore, I cannot say any more about this book. I am glad I read Ms. Min's book, because if I had listened to this one first, I may not have tried the other. The subject of the book, Mrs. Buck, is an interesting person. But the authors differ greatly on their treatment of the subject. I do not recommend this book to anyone, especially the audio.

(I received this book from Oasis Audio for review purposes. I received no monetary compensation for this review. All opinions expressed are completely my own.)

Come back tomorrow and I will have a review on another Oasis audiobook, Missing Max. (I liked that one!)

Books Seized This Week

Here are some of the titles that came into my home this week:

         


         


        

OK, I've gotta stop going to the bookstore and library! (What? No!) But I can't avoid the library altogether, because I work there! ;)

Have you read any of these? If so, what did you think? Which one should I read next? (Except The Bride Collector; I've already read that one. Book review to come this week.)