This post may include Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Hosted by Kathryn at Book Date
Well it was back to work on Tuesday for many of us. I enjoy my job, but this time of year I’d definitely rather be reclined on the couch, under a blanket, reading a great novel! I suppose that’s what weekends are for and I did get in some quality reading time the last couple of days.
Last Weeks Reads:
I finished Lucky Boy by Shanthi Sekaran early last week. This story of a child so loved was beautifully written and a definite winner for me. My review will be up on Thursday. I also finished The Futures by Anna Pitoniak. It’s a story about a couple moving to New York straight out of college. I liked much of the book and it was a fast read, but I’m still digesting what I thought of it overall. I will say it often caused me to think to myself, “Millennials!” I’ll be reviewing The Futures sometime next week.
Currently Reading:
Swimming Lessons by Claire Fuller is in my stack of upcoming books, but I had somehow missed her debut novel, Our Endless Numbered Days. There was so much excitement in the blogging world about Claire Fuller having a new book out, that I feel like I’ve really missed out by not reading her first. So, I’m taking a break from new releases to read this novel that everyone raves about.
Likely to Read Next:
Depending how I feel after finishing Our Endless Numbered Days, I’ll dive into one of these two books. The Animators by Kayla Rae Whitaker is another debut novel. It’s about a pair of female animators trying to find success in the years after college. (I seem to be reading a lot of that lately!) This book promises to be funny and heartbreaking – a winning combination. Claire Fuller’s second novel, Swimming Lessons, is about a woman who disappears, leaving a husband and two daughters behind. Years later, one of her daughters begins to unravel the mystery of what happened to her mother.
Have a great week of reading!
Yay – I’m so glad you’re reading Our Endless Numbered Days! And I think we’re in agreement on The Futures. Easy read, but I have mixed feelings.
I can’t resist a novel set in NYC, so I’m curious to see what you’ll have to say about The Futures. Swimming Lesson has gotten a lot of buzz, but I missed her doubt, too.
DEBUT, not doubt!!
Can’t wait to read your review on Lucky Boy! I recently added it to my TBR. Happy reading!
I’m glad I’m not the only one who initially missed the Claire Fuller train! I will have to check back and see what you thought of both books.
Have a great week!
I’m planning on reviewing them together sometime in early February.
I can’t wait to hear your review of “Our Endless Numbered Days”! I’m in the middle of it right now. Had a slow beginning but I wish I had another day off today to have finished it up….will have to wait until the weekend now Susie. Also listening to the audiobook “Burial Rites” by Hannah Kent. Really enjoying the audio version read by Morven Christie.
I read Burial Rites a few years ago. I liked it, but wasn’t wowed. I think sometimes audio can make a huge difference.
I haven’t read Claire Fuller either! I will have to give her a go. That book sounds really good! I have Swimming Lessons on my list as well.
Have a great week!
I hope you’re enjoying Our Endless Numbered Days – I absolutely loved Claire Fuller’s debut, and like you, I also have Swimming Lessons lined up as a next read. Happy reading! I hope you’re able to make time on the weekend for the couch, blanket and novel!
So many loved Our Endless Numbered Days! I hope Swimming Lessons is equally as good!
We agree on everything this week! I read both the books you did and felt, largely, the same way.
I’m jealous that you’re getting to read Endless- I loved it so much! I’m also looking forward to Swimming Lessons.
I’m in the same place with reading. Nothing new has wowed me. Two backlist books knocked my socks off, but that’s it. I can’t seem to find my reading groove.
I’m really liking Our Endless Numbered Days and hope that Swimming Lessons is just as good.
I’m so with you on finding that elusive A-MA-ZING book. Let’s hope it happens soon!
I’m with everyone else in loving Endless Numbered Days, so I’m glad to see you’re giving it a shot – such a great book!
I’m glad to be making up for lost time!
You are a woman of your word! I hope you enjoy endless numbered days and I’ll be interested to hear what you think of the animators, as it’s in my queue as well?
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on The Futures and Lucky Boy; I’ve been curious about them both, so it looks like you’ve eliminated one of them for me – ha! I am also thinking of reading The Animators; I can’t remember where I first saw it/read about it, but it sounds like it could be a good one. Unfortunately, I did not have great luck with Swimming Lessons but I may be in the minority.
Love the cover on SWIMMING LESSONS.
Lots of good books here.
Hope your week has been a good one so far.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My It’s Monday, What Are You Reading