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It's Monday! What Are You Reading?


Happy New Year! It's been a very slow couple of weeks for reading in my house. I'm hoping to get back into it now that the holidays are over and we are finally getting back to our normal routine around here!

Last week, I read and reviewed Blood of My Brother by James Lepore. I also put up a list of my favorite books read in 2010. And I took a look back at 2010, and made some goals for 2011.

Currently Reading
I'm currently reading Blue by Lou Aronica. There's a lot of fantasy in this book, which is something I haven't read in a long time, but I'm really enjoying it. I actually sat up late last night and got through half of it in one sitting.

I've also started A Secret Kept by Tatiana de Rosnay on my new Nook. I can't decide if I'll be able to keep one going on the Nook while I have another regular book going at the same time, but I'm going to try.

Up Next
This week, I'll be interviewing Lou Aronica about Blue and about his new fiction imprint, The Fiction Studio. I'll also be moving on to my January book club selection, Picking Cotton by Jennifer Thompson-Cannino, Ronald Cotton and Erin Torneo.

What are you reading this week? This meme is being hosted by Sheila at Book Journey, so hop over there if you'd like to see what others are reading too.
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  1. Nikki-annJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I hope you're enjoying your Nook :) I've got a Kindle and love it!

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  2. Dizzy CJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Enjoy ur week reading!

    carol

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  3. Laurel-Rain SnowJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Enjoy your reading! I got a Kindle for Christmas and I'm reading one on it now...it's enjoyable, which surprised me.

    Here's my Monday:

    (click on my name)

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  4. MarceJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    I say you read 1 at a time but switch back and fourth. I have the kindle and Love it.

    Here is mine if interested.

    http://teawithmarce.blogspot.com/2011/01/what-are-you-reading-happy-new-year.html

    and my Top 10 of 2010

    http://teawithmarce.blogspot.com/2010/12/tea-time-with-marce-2010-list-of.html

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  5. Universe in WordsJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I'm waiting for my Kindle to finally be delivered and I can't wait!
    Here's my IM:
    http://universeinwords.blogspot.com/2011/01/its-monday-what-are-you-reading.html
    I'm a new follower!!!

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  6. pussrebootsJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    I didn't get as much reading last week. I have been sick with a cold and I was traveling.

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  7. Sue JacksonJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Looks like you're starting the new year with some good reading! Was the Nook a holiday gift?

    I can't wait to see your best of 2010 list - I'm working on mine this week.

    Enjoy your books this week!

    Sue

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  8. Sheila (Bookjourney)January 4, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    I hope you are enjoying your reads this week Julie! I have yet to dig into reading on my NOOK as I have been home but as soon as I am traveling again :)

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