Welcome my last WWW Wednesday of 2018! This is a weekly meme but I’m doing it monthly, as that works better for me at the moment. Hosted by Sam over at Taking on a World of Words, if you’d like to join in, just answer the three questions below and pop your blog link on Sam’s weekly post in the comments.
So, this week…
WHAT ARE YOU READING NOW?
Vox by Christina Dalcher. This is a dystopian read very much in the vein of The Handmaid’s Tale. Vox gives us a version of America where, under the new Pure Movement regime, women (and girls) can only say 100 words a day; any more and they get electric shocks. I’m about halfway through and it’s brilliant. It’s a great blend of evocative emotions and action, I can’t wait to see how it ends.
WHAT DID YOU RECENTLY FINISH READING?
The epic story of Circe by Madeline Miller. Circe is one of the lesser-known Greek Gods and Miller has imagined things from her point of view. Myths you’ve heard of are woven into the story and Madeline Miller really has a brilliant ability to make you care about these mythical characters – it is a truly captivating read, I loved it!
WHAT WILL YOU READ NEXT?
Well, I’ve put Melmoth by Sarah Perry on my Christmas wishlist, so I’m hoping it will be that one! I loved her previous book – The Essex Serpent – so have high hopes for Melmoth.
I’d love to know what you’re reading this week and have a very Merry Christmas!
Books on the 7:47 
Glad you’re enjoying Vox. I have both Circe and Melmoth on my wishlist although I’m not expecting either as Christmas presents as my family have given up buying me books (‘Don’t know what you’ve already read’, ‘Don”t you have enough books already?’, ‘You haven’t read the one I gave you last year yet!’).
Here’s my WWW link: https://whatcathyreadnext.wordpress.com/2018/12/19/www-wednesdays-19th-december-18/
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I know, that’s the problem! Or you get books as presents you’ve already read! I ask for specific ones, it’s the only way!
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I haven’t read any of your choices. I would like to read VOX at some point and I do like the look of The Essex Serpent. Happy reading and have a very Merry Christmas. https://whisperingstories.com/www-wednesday-reading-19th-december-2018/
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Thank you – Merry Christmas to you too!
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I loved Circe too! I really need to go read Song of Achilles soon as well.
http://musewithmeblog.com/2018/12/19/www-wednesday-december-19-2018/
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Yes, I loved The Song of Achilles, hope you enjoy it!
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Every time I see Vox, I am horrified at the world that exists within its pages, and I alternately want to read it soon, or hide from it. Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.
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Yes, I know exactly what you mean, it’s so chilling! No worries, have a Happy Christmas!
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Every book you listed is on my TBR! So glad you are enjoying Vox and enjoyed Circe (which I was worried about because of all the hype). Hope you get Melmoth and everything else you want for Christmas! https://greatmorrisonmigration.wordpress.com/2018/12/19/www-wednesdays-december-19-2018/
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Ah, great minds! Thank you, I have asked specifically for Melmoth, so hopefully it’s under the tree!
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I really want to read Circe too – and, just like Cathy, I never get books for Christmas! Even when I’m very specific…
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I’ve been meaning to read Circe for a while now and really want to get to reading it in the NY – I’ve only heard incredible reviews about it ❤
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Oh it’s just brilliant! Madeline Millar has a great way of making mythical characters so human.
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