It’s March WWW Wednesday time! This is a weekly (but I tend to do it monthly) challenge, hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words.
If you’re curious about what other people are reading right now too, join in! All you have to do is answer the three bookish questions below and pop your blog link on Sam’s weekly post in the comments.
/ WHAT ARE YOU READING NOW?
The Push by Ashley Audrain. This is a psychological drama that’s actually a bit darker than I was anticipating but is very addictive. I love its clipped sentences and short paragraphs – adds to the tension of reading. It does deal with the death of a child though, so definite trigger warning there. The story explores the darker, more intense side of motherhood.
/ WHAT HAVE YOU RECENTLY READ?
I seem to only be reading books that give me anxiety at the moment, as I recently finished The Castaways, which centres around a plane crash. It follows the story of two sisters – one was on the plane and is missing, and the other is trying to find out what happened.
Fast, tense, twisty – a great thriller. Luckily we are not allowed to fly anywhere right now as my desire to step on a plane has dropped to zero.
/ WHAT WILL YOU READ NEXT?
I really loved The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett, so have her first book, The Mothers on my TBR-to-read-next pile:
‘Set within a contemporary black community in Southern California, Brit Bennett’s mesmerizing first novel is an emotionally perceptive story about community, love, and ambition.
It begins with a secret. It is the last season of high school life for Nadia Turner, a rebellious, grief-stricken, seventeen-year-old beauty. Mourning her own mother’s recent suicide, she takes up with the local pastor’s son. Luke Sheppard is twenty-one, a former football star whose injury has reduced him to waiting tables at a diner. They are young; it’s not serious. But the pregnancy that results from this teen romance—and the subsequent cover-up—will have an impact that goes far beyond their youth.
In entrancing, lyrical prose, The Mothers asks whether a “what if” can be more powerful than an experience itself. If, as time passes, we must always live in servitude to the decisions of our younger selves, to the communities that have parented us, and to the decisions we make that shape our lives forever.’
I’d love to know what you’re reading this week / plan on reading soon – let me know below!
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I thought The Push was brilliant, disturbing but brilliant! I’m listening to the Castaways at the moment too and although I’ve only done a few chapters I’m really enjoying it.
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Glad you’re enjoying it! Yes, The Push is really interesting, mainly because it isn’t going where I thought it would, but that just makes it exciting!
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I read The Castaways recently too and know exactly what you mean about not wanting to get on a plane any time soon! My WWW post is: https://liseysreads.wordpress.com/2021/03/17/www-wednesday-7-16-march-2021/
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Ha, I know, right! I did love how it was a new setting for a thriller for me. I’ve never read one that centres around a plane crash before!
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Reading a book like The Castaways at a moment where we can’t fly anywhere seems like a very logical choice, actually! The Vanishing Half is on my tbr but it seems like I have lots of good reading to look forward to with Brit Bennett’s writing!
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I have to say, there are a lot of chapters that talk about hotels and beaches and it was nice to even just think about those things for a little while, while reading!
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Oh! I absolutely loved The Push! It was so dark and twisted and for a debut I thought it was incredible. Glad you are enjoying it!
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Yes it is wonderfully written and loving the short, sharp sentences and chapters – really adds to the unsettled atmosphere!
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I really want to read The Push! It sounds very good. The Mothers is also on my to-read shelf, as I enjoyed The Vanishing Half so much as well. I’m intrigued to hear what you think of it when you pick it up!
My WWW: https://catherineellenbooks.wordpress.com/2021/03/17/www-wednesday-17-mar/
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Yes, definitely pick up The Push when you get a chance, it’s so good so far. My TBR is ssoooooo big right now but am determined The Mothers will be next!
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I enjoyed The Mothers and have The Vanishing Half waiting patiently on my shelf!
I LOVED The Push. Thanks for sharing…and for visiting my blog.
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The Push seems to be a popular choice (for good reason!) – very glad I picked it up!
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I almost grabbed Push but decided against it because my pile is too big. A dark read can be good sometimes. Hope this one proves to be a good dark read 🙂
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I’m glad you enjoyed the Vanish Half as I’ve got a copy waiting for me on my Kindle App!
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Oh, enjoy!
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I really enjoyed The Vanishing Half. I bought The Mothers but I haven’t picked it up yet! I am also really wanting to pick up The Push! Have a great week!
My WWW!
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Thank you – you too! Yes, The Vanishing Half was amazing wasn’t it? One of my favourites from last year.
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Thank you! Yes, it was! I am glad that it lived up to they hype. 🙂
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I absolutely adored The vanishing half too, so I want to read The Mothers some day. I hope you like it! I’m not big on thrillers but I’m glad you’re enjoying them even if they’re anxiety inducing. Here’s my WWW!
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They are anxiety inducing but I find that a great type of escapism, as it’s not my personal anxiety for once ha ha!
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I’m curious to hear what your thoughts are on The Mothers! I want to try more of her works as well after reading The Vanishing Half. Happy reading!
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