Thanks to Sam at Taking on a World of Words for hosting WWW Wednesday. To take part, simply answer these three questions:
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?
Currently Reading
The Cabinet of Dr. Leng by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
A direct follow on from the last Pendergast novel, Bloodless, The Cabinet of Dr. Leng follows Constance into an alternate timeline 1880 New York. Meanwhile, at the Natural History Museum in the 21st Century, Lieutenant D’Agosta and Special Agent Coldmoon team up on a case.
I usually enjoy books by these two writers, but the last few novels have left me wondering if they’re even writing them anymore. I’m struggling to finish The Cabinet of Dr. Leng and really only continuing out of pig headedness.
Recently Read
The Usurper King by Zeb Haradon
Set in an alternative world where Ted Bundy is a politician, biological viruses travel through phone apps, and divination by reading animal entrails is a highly paid career path, The Usurper King provides a weird history take on the 2016 US presidential elections.
There were some things I loved about this novel, while other aspects left me feeling uncomfortable. Altogether, it was an original, well written, surprisingly thoughtful novel that I’m glad I read.
Reading Next
When I Save Us by Ellie Sabine
What I gathered from this book’s description is that a wife goes back in time to save her marriage.
I don’t read much romance, but I enjoyed the author’s other books, and I know that she writes science fiction and imaginative plots well. Looking forward to reading this one.
What are you reading at the moment? Any recommendations?
Iseult Murphy 
So disappointed to hear that Preston and Child aren’t living up to previous books. I have read and loved many of their books.
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It’s very disappointing. Thanks, Valinora.
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I just started Entomophobia by my friend Sarah Hans. And I’ll probably start The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker on audio book at some point this week.
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Both great choices. Looking forward to your review of Entomophobia. 😊
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Not sure if I’ll post it on the blog or just on Amazon yet, but I’ll write one, for sure.
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I am reading Nomenclature by Dionne Brand and sleeping on the wing. I am progressing very slowly, like crawling…
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Interesting reads. It’s nice to take time with poetry.
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I read The Usurper King like 5 years ago now and it ended up being a middle of the road book for me.
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I saw your review on Goodreads! 😊 Yes, I can understand why.
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Ah, it’s been a while since I’ve done a www post, maybe I’ll rectify that soon. Didn’t know you were reading romance! That is one of my least favourite genres and I don’t have any recommendations. My latest read was the beautifully written Our Wives Under the Sea. It is strangely poetic but includes a decent amount of horror as well. Don’t know if you would enjoy it.
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You should return to WWW Wednesday! Yeah, I don’t like romance, but I’m hoping this book is more time travel science fiction like the author’s other books. Horror, you say? Yes please. I’ve heard good things about that book.
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