It feels as though I have been chasing my own tail all week long! I could not get it together and never felt as though I was making any progress toward my goals. I’m really thankful for one finish this week…..even if it wasn’t my favorite read ever.
What I Finished This Week
The Summer of 66 by Dan Wheatcroft. Wheatcroft’s short novel is a political thriller set against the backdrop of the Cold War and the World Cup. Sadly, the characters are not thoroughly developed and the plot is rather convoluted. It was not a pleasant reading experience at all. There’s a reason that this book is only published in digital format. 2.75 stars.
What I’m Currently Reading
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (pp. 141 of 453). While I didn’t get as much reading done this week as I had hoped, I am still thoroughly enjoying this novel. Jane has now moved into the home of Rochester and is caring for Adele. Right now, I don’t love Rochester at all and can’t imagine that Jane will develop feelings for him. Not surprisingly, it takes me a bit longer to read Jane Eyre. I am hoping to get back on schedule this week and do a little catch up.
The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson (64% of 9:58). This book is my first foray into audiobooks on Spotify. That explains why my calculation of completion looks a little different. The Shampoo Effect tells the story of friends who have known each other for years as they face the challenges of love and marriage. At the heart of the story is Van, an environmental scientist, who has fathered a child by his high school girlfriend. There’s only one problem: Van has fallen in love with Caroline, an aspiring writer who has recently moved into the small town. Van struggles to find balance between being a father to his newborn and being a boyfriend to Caroline. At first, the constantly changing perspectives were challenging and unnatural for me. Now that I am familiar with the characters, I’m finding this to be a very engaging read.
The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham (p. 43 of 413). Just a small start on this week’s new book, but I have been intending to read it for a while. Now that the fall semester is fully up and running, it seems like the perfect time to read a story set in an elite boarding school in New England. Traditionally, I always enjoy Hilderbrand’s writing, so I’m looking forward to this read.
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