Today I’m taking in part in This Week in Books, which was started by Lipsyy Lost and Found! If you want to join in you just need to share what you’re reading now, what you’ve read over the last week, and what you hope to read next.
Now
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
This is one of my picks for my 20 Books of Summer and is the one I wanted to prioritise so I picked this up on Monday. It’s really drawn me in and I’m definitely hooked. I’m reading a heavy hardback and the font is quite small for my poor eyes so this is a book I’ll take my time with but I’m very much enjoying it!
What Red Was by Rosie Price
I’ve had an ARC of this on my TBR for a few months now and I finally picked it up this week. I’m really enjoying this book and am intrigued to see what’s going to happen.
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
I just started listening to the audio book of this yesterday but I’m finding it a really interesting, albeit very sad, listen. I’ve heard so much about this book so I’m glad to be getting to it now.
Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud and the Last Trial of Harper Lee by Casey Cep
I’ve been wanting to read this one for a while so couldn’t resist starting it yesterday. I didn’t know anything about the case in the book until I started reading and it’s utterly horrifying. I’m interested to see how Harper Lee became interested in the case.
The Lost Properties of Love by Sophie Ratcliffe
I’m very much enjoying this book, it’s a really beautiful and thoughtful book and one that I want to read slowly to really appreciate it.
Then
The Friend Who Lied by Rachel Amphlett
This was my first Rachel Amphlett and it definitely won’t be the last! I was intrigued by the opening chapter, and that feeling of wanting to know what was going on and what had happened in the past was there throughout the book. It was a really good read! I’ll be reviewing this one for the blog tour later this month!
I Heart Hawaii by Lindsey Kelk
This was such a fitting finale for this much-loved series. I reviewed this yesterday so you can read my full thoughts here.
The Sea Refuse No River by Bethany Rivers
This is a beautiful poetry collection that I found very moving. I’ll be reading it again before I finish my review but in the meantime I recommend it.
Horizontal Collaboration by Navie
This is a graphic novel set during the second world war and I found it a really moving book.
I Know Who You Are by Alice Feeney
I was eagerly anticipating this novel as I loved Alice Feeney’s previous book (my review of Sometimes I Lie is here). I really enjoyed the first three quarters of this novel but I didn’t like the ending so I’m still weighing up how I feel about this book.
The Space Between Time by Charlie Laidlaw
This novel took me a chapter or so to feel like I was invested in it but once I got grabbed by it I honestly couldn’t put it down. It’s novel that really struck a chord with me and it’s one that will stay with me. I’ll be reviewing this soon.
We Must Be Brave by Frances Liardet
I found this an enjoyable audiobook but I didn’t feel the emotional pull from it that I was expecting. I would still recommend it though as the writing is lovely.
Next
Histories by Sam Guglani
I’ve had this book on my TBR for way longer than I should have but I’ve made it one of my 20 Books of Summer so I’m planning on reading it next. It’s a short story collection about hospitals so I think it could be a moving read but also an interesting one.
After the End by Claire Macintosh
I got approved for this one on NetGalley just a few days ago and I can’t wait to read it, I’ve loved the author’s previous books and this one sounds brilliant! I really hope to get to it in the coming days.
Something to Live For by Richard Roper
I’ve been really keen to read this book ever since receiving an ARC so I’m going to try and pick it up this week.
What have you been reading this week? I’d love to hear. And if you take part in This Week in Books or WWW Wednesday please feel free to leave your link below and I’ll make sure to visit and comment on your post. 🙂
I am so happy you enjoyed The Friend Who Lied! As a massive Rachel Amphlett fan, I can’t wait to discuss her other books with you 🙂
I like the sound of The Lost Properties of Love by Sophie Ratcliffe! Happy reading, lovely Hayley x
I think you’d love The Lost Properties of Love so I definitely recommend it. It’s a slow, meandering read and so beautiful to read. Thank you xx
I think I might try the audiobook if it’s available! x
You’ve read some great books, I hope you enjoy your next ones!
Thank you 🙂
I’ll soon be reading After the End from my NetGalley pile. I’m curious about The Friend Who Lied.
Here’s MY WWW POST
The Friend Who Lied was such a good read, I recommend it 🙂
You have some great books here, Hayley! I remember seeing the film adaptation of Into the Wild, and enjoying it. I don’t know how true it stays to the book, but it was a well-done film, I thought.
Thank you. I’ll look out for the film of Into the Wild, I think I might enjoy it more as a film.
I suspect my thoughts on I Know Who You Are may be similar to yours. I read it a couple of months ago and still haven’t written up my review as I can’t decide what to say. I liked a lot of it but that ending… It stretches credibility a little too far for me.
I’m still gradually working my way through the I Heart series so very happy to hear it’s worth sticking with till the end. Happy reading.
I ended up writing a mini review about I Know Who You Are, I was too annoyed by the ending to write a completely positive review. It’s a shame it went a little bit too far as I enjoyed it until near the end.
I am eager to read the friend who lied! Some epic books in that list!
Thank you! I seem to be reading so many great books at the moment, I don’t know how I’ll manage to pick my favourites at the end of the year! x
That’s the problem! I created a shelf on GR to add them as I go along to remember lol x
Here the link to my WWW Wednesday post https://mistysbookspace.wordpress.com/2019/06/05/www-wednesday-5/ I’m currently reading The Space Between Time and honestly I’m struggling a little. I’m 5 chapters into it and it’s dragging for me. I am into it enough to want to keep reading but it’s definitely a struggle.
So many snaps from your reading week and my TBR at the moment – I need to work out how to get some of them actually read!
I’ll be looking forward to your thoughts on The Friend Who Lied! Have a wonderful week and happy reading.
I Know Who You Are….hmmmm..I felt the exact same..Could NOT get over that ridiculous ending..so wrong. 75% of book really enjoyed and then…
It’s a real shame about I Know Who You Are as I was really enjoying it until the ending, it was just too far-fetched.
Lots of these are new to me. I always leave here with a few new books to add to my list:)
I’m glad you keep finding new books on here, that makes me happy 🙂
I look forward to your review on the Alice Feeney, Hayley. I have read so many mixed things about that ending. I can’t wait to read The Friend Who Lied! That’s on tap this weekend! ♥️
I hadn’t heard of it before but Into the Wild sounds quite interesting and a read I would pick up too out of curiosity. The Friend Who Lied has really a great premise, I’m happy it was a great read and I look forward to your thoughts on the tour!