Hosted by Taking on a World of Words, this meme is all about the three Ws:
- What are you currently reading?
- What did you recently finish reading?
- What do you think you’ll read next?
Why not join in too? Leave a comment with your link at Taking on a World of Words and then go blog hopping!
Currently reading
The Penguin Book of Spanish Short Stories edited by Margaret Jull Costa (proof copy, courtesy of Penguin UK)
This exciting new collection celebrates the richness and variety of the Spanish short story, from the nineteenth century to the present day. Featuring over fifty stories selected by revered translator Margaret Jull Costa, it blends old favourites and hidden gems – many of which have never before been translated into English – and introduces readers to surprising new voices as well as giants of Spanish literary culture, from Emilia Pardo Bazán and Leopoldo Alas, through Mercè Rodoreda and Manuel Rivas, to Ana Maria Matute and Javier Marías.
Brimming with romance, horror, history, farce, strangeness and beauty, and showcasing alluring hairdressers, war defectors, vampiric mothers, and talismanic mandrake roots, the daring and entertaining assortment of tales in The Penguin Book of Spanish Short Stories will be a treasure trove for readers.
The Secret Keeper of Jaipur (The Henna Artist #2) by Alka Joshi (eARC, courtesy of Mira Books and Random Things Tours)
It’s the spring of 1969, and Lakshmi, now married to Dr. Jay Kumar, directs the Healing Garden in Shimla. Malik has finished his private school education. At twenty, he has just met a young woman named Nimmi when he leaves to apprentice at the Facilities Office of the Jaipur Royal Palace. Their latest project: a state-of-the-art cinema.
Malik soon finds that not much has changed as he navigates the Pink City of his childhood. Power and money still move seamlessly among the wealthy class, and favors flow from Jaipur’s Royal Palace, but only if certain secrets remain buried. When the cinema’s balcony tragically collapses on opening night, blame is placed where it is convenient. But Malik suspects something far darker and sets out to uncover the truth. As a former street child, he always knew to keep his own counsel; it’s a lesson that will serve him as he untangles a web of lies.
Recently finished
Links from the titles will take you to my review.
The Readers’ Room by Antoine Laurain
Yours Cheerfully by A. J. Pearce
One Last Time by Helga Flatland
What Cathy (will) Read Next
Three Little Truths by Eithne Shortall (review copy, courtesy of Corvus and Readers First)
One happy street. Three pretty houses. So many lies.
Martha used to be a force of nature: calm, collected, and in charge. But since moving her husband and two daughters to Dublin under sudden and mysterious circumstances, she can’t seem to find her footing.
Robin was the “it” girl in school, destined for success. Now she’s back at her parents’ with her four-year-old son, vowing that her ne’er-do-well ex is out of the picture for good.
Edie has everything she could want, apart from a baby, and the acceptance of her new neighbors. She longs to be one of the girls, and to figure out why her perfect husband seems to be avoiding their perfect future.
Three women looking for a fresh start on idyllic Pine Road. Their friendship will change their lives, and reveal secrets they never imagined.
I’m so glad The Readers’ Room lived up to the promise of that blurb. It makes me think of the fun kind of sensibility of Jasper Fforde’s Thursday Next Series. I’ll definitely have to add it to my list.
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The thee Ws is such a fun way to post your reviews.
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I am curious about Three Little Truths. I also like the look of One Last Time. Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog. Enjoy your week!
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I’m really excited for The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, as I adored the Henna Artist. Look forward to hearing your thoughts. Here’s my WWW Post.
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I haven’t read The Henna Artist but I was attracted by the setting of India. I’ll be reviewing it for the blog tour at the end of the month.
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I like the idea of the Spanish Short Stories book! How are you enjoying it?
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I’m dipping into them from time to time. As with any collection, there are some I’m liking more than others but I’m learning a lot about Spanish literature which I’ve not really been exposed to before.
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I have never heard of any of these. I love the way these challenges highlight books that you would never find otherwise.
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I liked The Henna Artist and hope to listen to The Secret Keeper of Jaipur this week as well.
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Yours Cheerfully looks delightful. Thanks for turning me on to it. (It’s going on my TBR.)
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