Wednesday Reading Meme
What I Just Finished Reading: I ended up going to my sister's place on the weekend and was too tired to read. This was actually the first time this year that I went two days in a row without reading! So, only two books since last week: The Outsider by Jimmy Connors and Flesh & Bone by Jonathan Maberry. Reviews below.
What I'm Reading Right Now: I finished my last book before bed last night, so I haven't started anything else yet.
What I'm Planning to Read Next: Next up is a library book, The Second Sleep by Robert Harris.
90. The Outsider by Jimmy Connors
Jimmy Connors didn’t pull his punches on the tennis court, and I can mostly say the same for this memoir, as he discusses his childhood, his wild ride as the brash #1 seed in the world, his rivalries with McEnroe and Borg, and his inevitable decline as the younger pups finally surpassed him. Connors was always my favourite player and I enjoyed getting to know him. He’s as honest as he can be here - if occasionally he doesn’t exactly overflow with details, he also doesn’t flinch from telling the truth about his life, which included some funny business by his brother and a surprising revelation about Chris Evert. I enjoyed his honesty and all the behind the scenes details about his matches.
Dates Read: July 25 to 28, 2023
Page Count: 401
4 out of 5 stars
Lost Challenges Pyramid of Books - Prompt 7 - read 7 books by a man (01/07)
91. Flesh & Bone by Jonathan Maberry
In the third installment of the Rot & Ruin series, Benny and his friends are struggling to deal with their grief while still continuing their search for the plane they saw and facing a new adversary. This was a fast-paced story with an interesting new villain and an appearance by Joe Ledger, the star of another of Maberry’s series. More good zombie action. I also like the way Maberry writes his teens. They’re clearly young but they’re struggling to talk things out in a world where they had to grow up too fast. Also fun was more intertwining of various zombie words, this time with a reference to “Sheriff Rick.” Hmm. LOL
Dates Read: July 31 to August 01, 2023
Page Count: 469
4 out of 5 stars
Lost Challenges Pyramid of Books - Task 16 - read 16 books from your favourite genre (11/16)
CCC Aah Walkers - Prompt 06 - apocalyptic/post-apocalyptic genre (39/52)
Lost Challenges Want To Read Bingo - G46 (14/25)
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What I'm Reading Right Now: I finished my last book before bed last night, so I haven't started anything else yet.
What I'm Planning to Read Next: Next up is a library book, The Second Sleep by Robert Harris.
90. The Outsider by Jimmy Connors
Jimmy Connors didn’t pull his punches on the tennis court, and I can mostly say the same for this memoir, as he discusses his childhood, his wild ride as the brash #1 seed in the world, his rivalries with McEnroe and Borg, and his inevitable decline as the younger pups finally surpassed him. Connors was always my favourite player and I enjoyed getting to know him. He’s as honest as he can be here - if occasionally he doesn’t exactly overflow with details, he also doesn’t flinch from telling the truth about his life, which included some funny business by his brother and a surprising revelation about Chris Evert. I enjoyed his honesty and all the behind the scenes details about his matches.
Dates Read: July 25 to 28, 2023
Page Count: 401
4 out of 5 stars
Lost Challenges Pyramid of Books - Prompt 7 - read 7 books by a man (01/07)
91. Flesh & Bone by Jonathan Maberry
In the third installment of the Rot & Ruin series, Benny and his friends are struggling to deal with their grief while still continuing their search for the plane they saw and facing a new adversary. This was a fast-paced story with an interesting new villain and an appearance by Joe Ledger, the star of another of Maberry’s series. More good zombie action. I also like the way Maberry writes his teens. They’re clearly young but they’re struggling to talk things out in a world where they had to grow up too fast. Also fun was more intertwining of various zombie words, this time with a reference to “Sheriff Rick.” Hmm. LOL
Dates Read: July 31 to August 01, 2023
Page Count: 469
4 out of 5 stars
Lost Challenges Pyramid of Books - Task 16 - read 16 books from your favourite genre (11/16)
CCC Aah Walkers - Prompt 06 - apocalyptic/post-apocalyptic genre (39/52)
Lost Challenges Want To Read Bingo - G46 (14/25)
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