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SIX books I’m currently reading
Earlier this year (around the spring) I did an experiment where I tried to read just one (fiction) book at a time instead of reading multiple and no one was more surprised than me that I loved it as much as I did.
For the most part I’ve stuck with reading one book at a time since then but this month that has gone off the rails.
I’m 99% sure it’s this current season of life I’m in (as well as the head cold that I currently have) but not many books are catching my attention right now. It’s actually been to the point in the last few weeks where I’ve questioned if I actually enjoy reading anymore (I do, it’s just a phase and apparently some not-so-great books I’ve picked up).
As a result, I’m reading little bits here and there from a variety of books so I thought I would do a little post sharing the books I’m currently reading and some preliminary thoughts on them.
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BOOKS I’M CURRENTLY READING
I went into this one knowing nothing and it’s actually been a fun ride so far. This is the fiction book that I am currently enjoying the most and I’m doing a spoilery vlog for Patreon so that always makes a book even more fun.
Dark Matter
![Dark Matter Dark Matter](https://heyreader.me/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/51JZRpNCLbL._SX326_BO1204203200_.jpg)
Okay, I’ve always been a fan of Shirley Jackson, and I’ve gotten this book out from the library multiple times and read a number of the short stories and liked them BUT the last half of this book has been pretty lame. (With the exception of The Lottery which I know is amazing.) I keep waiting for the stories in the end to have the same kinds of twists as the short stories in the first half of the book and they just don’t. I only have a few more stories to read from here. This was my pick for the September Read Your Bookshelf Challenge prompt.
The Lottery and Other Stories
![The Lottery and Other Stories The Lottery and Other Stories](https://heyreader.me/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/418XckiUfQL._SX331_BO1204203200_.jpg)
This book is one I’m supposed to read for a class in my church. (To be honest, I was supposed to be done it yesterday but the head cold definitely got in the way.) So far I would HIGHLY recommend this book, I’m tabbing and highlighting like crazy.
Total Church
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This one I pulled out of the jar for my September TBR, it’s one of the books my patrons suggested for me to read. They haven’t steered me wrong yet so I have high hopes, I’m not far enough in this one to have any thoughts yet though.
The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell
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This is a book I have heard so many rave reviews for in the four years that it’s been out so I figured it was about time I read it. I’m pretty sure I’ve gotten it out from the library before but never started it. As I enter a new season of life and start some new habits this seems like a good book to read.
Atomic Habits
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I’ve heard such good things about this one and I just really want all the cozy vibes right now so I’ve started this one but am only a few pages in yet.
At Home in Mitford
![At Home in Mitford At Home in Mitford](https://heyreader.me/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/51JZqP0n5dL._SX325_BO1204203200_.jpg)
So, I’m reading bits of all of those books, plus a poem or two a day from a bunch of poetry books as well:
![Poetry Books for Autumn](http://heyreader.me/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220920_154041.jpg)
For someone who has realized they like to read one book at a time, this is a lot of books at once! I’m hoping to get a few of them crossed off real soon.
What are you currently reading?
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