WWW Wednesdays (1/16/13)

01/15/2013

WWW WEDNESDAYS… is a weekly event started by MizB of Should Be Reading.

To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…
• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?

What are you currently reading?

I'm reading Awakening the Fire. If you like vampires, shifters, and crime shows, this book is for you. It is very well-written, and I'm enjoying every bit of it. I love trying to solve a crime!

"Being a cop is a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it, and Ari’s got her gun, a good sharp knife, and a few handy charms against things that go bump in the streets. She’s also a fire witch—a pedigree that comes in handy, since her partner’s only human."

What did you recently finish reading?

Wow. I listened to The Iron Duke on audio. Shelley Munro first recommended this book to me a long time ago. This book is fantastic. It's steampunk if you can't get that from the cover and the title.

Detective Inspector Mina Wentworth begins the story by attempting to solve a crime. She is one cool investigator. There are zombies, airships, pirates, gadgets, and nanobugs. Oh my.

Warning: I discuss a lot of YA on this blog. This is definitely an adult read.

What do you think you’ll read next?

I downloaded this audiobook, Under the Never Sky, for the commute to work. I'll start it tomorrow. Or I may change my mind before morning and start Between the Lines. I loved the book Easy by Tammara Webber, so I will probably like it.

Comments

Alex J. Cavanaugh link

01/15/2013 9:20pm

All new books to me.

Shelley Munro link

01/16/2013 3:43am

I'm glad you enjoyed The Iron Duke. I bet it's great on audio. Is it a male or female narrator?

Brinda

01/16/2013 4:51am

Shelley- It's a female with a British accent doing both POVs. I enjoyed it.

Ciara Knight link

01/16/2013 5:22am

I haven't read any of these. The one you are currently reading intrigues me.

florence fois link

01/16/2013 9:25am

Love this feature, Brinda. I just finished Untouchable by Scott O'Connor, the next up is in the mail ... Gone Girl by Flynn, am playing catch up with two Michael Connelly mysteries, and the next two book club selections are loading into my kindle. I read mostly mysteries, women's fiction and some historicals. My book club mixes in classics and some biographies.

Do you ever read outside your genre?

Brinda

01/16/2013 8:18pm

Yes, Florence, I do read a variety. I read all three of Flynn's books in a row. Sharp Objects may be my favorite.

E.J. Wesley

01/16/2013 9:28am

I think some of the folks might misinterpret what you said for the Iron Duke, "Did she say Steam Hunk?" lol Seriously, did they just tell the cover guy, "No, we don't need your face, just the abs, sir." :-D

The all sound like fantastic reads!

Brinda

01/17/2013 5:32am

You are so funny. That should be the title to a book--Steam Hunk. I'll have to keep that in mind. *grin*

Far Away Eyes link

01/16/2013 10:17am

What an interesting weekly event. Some interesting looking books there also. Currently, I've been on a classics kick. Reading - Roughing It - Mark Twain. Just Finished - The Screwtape Letters - C.S. Lewis and not sure what I'll be heading to, but I have Michael Offutts Slipstream and Occulus on my KIndle so maybe that's where I'll go.

Michael Offutt link

01/16/2013 1:48pm

Thanks Far Away for thinking of me!

Brinda

01/17/2013 5:33am

I've read Slipstream and know you'll enjoy it. I haven't read the others you've listed.

Sherry Isaac link

01/16/2013 10:34am

Brinda, sometimes our reading lists collide, but this is not one of those times. I'm currently reading Sue Grafton's V is for Vengeance. My last read was Intimate Enemies by Joan Swan. Next up, Breathless, by Dean Koontz. I'm excited about all three. Often my reading choices are should-reads, but I'm enjoying three want-to-reads all in a row!

Brinda

01/17/2013 5:34am

Are Grafton's books a series you must read in order? Just curious. Also, I love Joan Swan's writing. I've read two of her books, including Intimate Enemies.

I've also read a lot of Koontz. I'd have to read the blurb to know if I've read that one.

Michael Offutt link

01/16/2013 11:27am

I love the covers for paranormal romance books. *sigh

Brinda

01/17/2013 5:36am

Me, too, Michael. :)

Isis Rushdan link

01/16/2013 11:40am

Love the cover of the Iron Duke. Hot!!

Mary link

01/16/2013 12:03pm

I'll have to check out the Iron Duke.

Hildie McQueen link

01/16/2013 1:03pm

Hi Brinda, Love this!
Currently (re)reading: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
Just Finished: Portrait of a Dead Guy by Larissa Reinhardt
Next I'm going to read: Crossroads by Wm Paul Young

Brinda

01/17/2013 5:38am

I want to read Portrait of a Dead Guy. It's on my TBR list.

sarah elizabeth link

01/16/2013 1:38pm

Can't wait to read 'under the never sky' - hope you enjoy it!

Rusty Webb link

01/16/2013 1:46pm

None of those sound too much like they're up my alley. But I love the cover on the last book.

Morgan Shamy

01/16/2013 1:47pm

Loving these covers... gosh, I want to read all of them!!!

Ashley Montgomery link

01/16/2013 2:27pm

Awakening The Fire sounds really good. Thanks for sharing.

Carol Kilgore link

01/16/2013 2:54pm

The Iron Duke Sounds really cool - even with nanobugs.

Libby

01/16/2013 3:52pm

Glad to hear someone else consumes audiobooks!!!!

Tyrean link

01/16/2013 4:16pm

Under the Sky looks good to me . . .
I recently re-read Eragon by Paolini, am reading Guardians & The Lost Paradise by Michael Abayomi, and I am thinking of re-reading Susan Kaye Quinn's Open Minds trilogy. When I'm in the midst of writing projects, it's safer if I'm re-reading something . . .that way I don't get hooked, lose sleep, and forget to write, make dinner, etc.

Brinda

01/17/2013 5:35am

It has to be a great 5 star book for me to reread a book. Maybe I should adopt your practice and get more writing done!

Tami Clayton

01/17/2013 12:38am

I have The Iron Duke on my TBR list. Glad to hear it was such a good read. Right now I'm reading Every Day by David Levithan, listening to Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere on audio and will be finishing up The Boneshaker (it's taken me a while to get through that one because of other reading obligations). Next up will be Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger as I embark on my classics challenge.

tara tyler link

01/17/2013 6:02am

the iron duke sounds awesome! you say its adult, for violence or steaminess? do you think most steampunk has a big romantic element?

Brinda

01/17/2013 6:07am

I should be clear that there is heavy sexual content in the book.

It's a romance, but there's plenty of action. The steampunk world building of technology and the Victorian social overtones are amazing.

Elizabeth Seckman link

01/17/2013 7:48am

Between the lines looks like my kind of story!

Mia Celeste link

01/17/2013 9:01am

I just finished Riveted, by Meljean Brooks.It's as good as The Iron Duke I think. I'm reading Lost Souls by Dean Koontz and next I hope to read Just Breathe by Kendall Grey.

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