WWW Wednesday was revived and hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. The idea is to answer the three questions below and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. No blog? No problem! Just leave a comment with your responses.
What are you currently reading?
What have you just finished reading?
What are you going to read next?
Currently Reading
MINISTRY OF TRUTH by Steven Benen: This is the only book I have going at the moment, as of writing this post last night. I got sidetracked with other (lighter) books, but I’m about 50% in now. It’s a great refresher on the false narrative that Republicans spread about January 6, election “fraud,” and the help T had with a foreign adversary to get elected the first time. Don’t let someone gaslight you about what you see and hear.
Just Finished
HEIR OF FIRE by Sarah J. Maas: Leave it to SJM to help me find one of my favorite reads of the year. It’s still shy of my stingy 5-star ratings, but I loved the developments in this one. (This is my first read through of the series, so no spoilers, please!)
SAME by Hannah Rosenberg: This is an ARC of some poetry. I requested it for two reasons: I’m trying to see if I can get into poetry and I’ve liked what I’ve seen of Rosenberg’s quick poetry on Instagram. It’s a quick read. I think many will find it relatable, particularly if you have children. But I didn’t find it particularly memorable. I still need to write my review for this.
THE POET X by Elizabeth Acevedo: This is the first Acevedo book I picked up. I didn’t realize it’s a novel in verse, so I’m glad I opted for the audiobook. Acevedo narrates it, which I thought was great because the inflection comes across how she wanted it to. This is a great YA read about an Afro-Latine teenage girl who’s caught between everything society pushes on her (religion, sexuality, obedience) when all she wants to be is herself.
Reading Next
A FAE IN FINANCE by Juliet Brooks: Obviously, I didn’t get a chance to start this this past week. However, it is next up on my eyeball (vs. audiobooks) reads list. I’m looking forward to a lighter read. And with fae to boot.
I love to read poetry but never think to choose a poetry book. I did a year of reading a poem a week in the hope that the habit might stick but it didn’t. I guess it just doesn’t hit the spot for me in the same way that a good story does.
I agree–poems just don’t usually hit that spot that a good novel does. I guess I’m someone who needs a good backstory and build up to appreciate the meaning (if there is one).
I’m not sure I would even know how to rate a book of poetry! Is it more of a personal thing or are there benchmarks for good poetry? At least with novels in verse, the ones I’ve read don’t feel like “verse” at all, its just the way they’re structured. Enjoy your books!
It is difficult to rate a book of poetry because it’s super subjective. Obviously each poem means a lot to the writer, but might not to the reader. Novels-in-verse I don’t mind! I’ve read one with my eyeballs, all others I’ve read via audiobook.
I really enjoyed Poet X and also enjoyed the author’s narration of the book in verse. Her other books are also great 🙂 A Fae in Finance sounds like it’ll be a very fun read. I hope you enjoy it and all the other books you pick up!
The Poet X was great! I didn’t know what to expect, but enjoyed it.
I haven’t tried The Poet X as I’m never sure that novels in verse will work for me. I did enjoy With The Fire On High though. And I may try the format eventually. I’m pretty sure I saw a Greek mythology novel in the format and as those always majorly call to me it could be a good place to start. I’m also thrilled to hear that Heir Of Fire has become one of your favourite read of the year so far and can’t wait to see how you find the rest of the series. There’s one in particular I’m intrigued to hear your thoughts on but I won’t way which to keep things entirely spoiler free. But it’s intense.
I’ve only read one novel-in-verse as a physical copy read and liked it much better than poetry. I’ve listened to two others and they basically sound like a novel, for the most part, which is nice because the visual bias of reading it like a poem disappears.
That’s good to know, I’ll have to see what audio ones my library stocks.
The Poet X has been on my TBR for a while. I might do the audio! I have read one of her others and liked it.
I def recommend the audio!