Friday reading 4/8

[charlatti]

It’s finally Friday! What have you been reading this week?

QOTW: Would you rather have a week at work of unusually slow and boring days or a week of unusually busy and fast-paced days? Assume it would return to normal after the week.

[rootbeerfloat]

I finished The Lost Apothecary, which was OK. I was on the first page of another book when I realized I'd already read it lol.

QOTW: My work tends to be busy, so I would prefer a slower week.

[charlatti]

A couple of new releases this week: I finished Emily St. John Mandel’s new one, Sea of Tranquility, and just started The Candy House by Jennifer Egan.

QOTW: The question was inspired by my very slow and dull week that felt like it would never end, so I would definitely take the busy week. Slow days make me more tired; I’d much prefer to have productive days that move faster.

[Vespasia]

I finished Our American Friend by Anna Pitoniak last night. I liked the first half or so much more than the second. Once things started coming together it got a little farfetched. 


QOTW: Slower please! Things are usually so hectic and I know that my busier weeks really wreak havoc on my quality of life. 

[meowmaps]

I finished the latest Veronica Speedwell - An Impossible Imposter. I was disappointed with the last one but this one got me excited again! I also read Yearbook by Seth Rogen. Laugh out loud funny. Very enjoyable!

QOTW: N/A right now but when I used to work…probably busy to get the days/week over with.

[dontlook]

I read One Italian Summer: 2 stars maybe. I’ve realized I don’t care for this author, Rebecca Serle, writing style. She’s just too dramatic.

I’m currently reading Time’s Convert. It’s really good but long so I’ll be chipping away for a while.


QOTW: I don’t work but when I did I enjoyed busy days.

[charlatti]

Apr 8, 2022 14:25:48 GMT -5 meowmaps said:

I finished the latest Veronica Speedwell - An Impossible Imposter. I was disappointed with the last one but this one got me excited again!

I’m glad to hear this! I have it checked out but I’ve been putting off starting it because I am afraid it will be disappointing again.

[travella]

I finished:

Ballad of a Whiskey Robber by Julian Rubenstein, 3*. It was an interesting story but I found the writing dull, especially in the beginning.

Violeta by Isabel Allende, 2*.

Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel, 3*

I'm currently reading A House Without Windows by Nadia Hashimi

Qotw: I'd rather have a busy work week. The days go by faster.

[tacokick]

The Old Woman with the Knife by Gu Byeong-mo with Chi-Young Kim

The Long Weekend by Gilly Macmillan

How to Find Your Way Home by Katy Regan

How We Fell Apart by Katie Zhao

No standouts this week!

QOTW: if I had a regular job, busy. I really hate downtime in an office/work situation.

[mrspez07]

I’ve got a few books going, 2 audio, 2 written. some of them are pretty heavy topic-wise (WWII historical fiction) so I can alternate as my mood suits.
Bluebird
The Forest of Vanishing Stars
Under the Whispering Door
Catching Fire

QOTW: fast. I’ve had a slow week this week after being busy. I get antsy and restless when I’m not busy, so I’d rather be busy (without too much overtime).

[dearprudence]

Been reading Perfectly Impossible by Elizabeth Topp and listening to Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark which is really great.


QOTW: Would you rather have a week at work of unusually slow and boring days or a week of unusually busy and fast-paced days? Assume it would return to normal after the week. This is very much my job, it's either nonstop putting out fires and getting things done, sending messages between us reminding each other to eat, or slow and quiet. I definitely prefer the latter, because there's never boredom.

[estrellita]

Just finished The Golden Couple. It was mostly good, but I questioned a few things at the end.

Currently reading Ariadne. I like it so far!

QOTW: Busy days go by faster, so I'd prefer that!