Wednesday 19 February 2014

WWW Wednesdays (Feb. 19)

WWW Wednesday is a book blogging meme hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Hop over to her site to check it out :)

To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?


• What are you currently reading?
I'm currently reading a netgalley book I received called Happiness: The Art of Living with Peace, Confidence and Joy by Douglas A. Smith. It's not something I would normally read but it arrived at such an appropriate time in my life that I can't help but think I should read it. It's not gonna hurt if I tried and if anything it's going to help!
 In the midst of a successful business career, Doug Smith received life-altering news that set him on an entirely new journey to understand what leads to truly joyful, meaningful living—in other words, what leads to happiness. Through research and study, he began to understand that what the most joyful among us have in common is that they remember the past with peace, anticipate the future with confidence, and live in the present with joy and exuberance. Additionally, he discovered that what gives them this perspective is a set of skills that they consistently, even if subconsciously, practice. He also realized that he is not particularly good at several of these skills. In Happiness: The Art of Living With Peace, Confidence and Joy, the author recounts, with insight and humor, his journey to better understand and practice the skills of happiness with the goal of helping others on their own path to joyful, meaningful living.

 • What did you recently finish reading?
I recently finished reading The Life and Death of Jorja Graham by Brynn Myers, a book I won through Goodreads First Reads. Since i'm currently writing a review of it right now, all I can say is that it wasn't what I expected it to be and I totally loved every moment of it! I seriously cannot wait for the next book, it was that good!
Jorja Graham was the quintessential southern bell: blonde, stunningly beautiful, and overtly enchanting. That was the face she shared with the world and no one would ever know the hell she had endured. After returning to Savannah, Jorja had everything she’d ever wanted: a new home, a handsome suitor, and the job of her dreams as an antique dealer. Little did she know that the choice to move on with her life would be the last decision she'd ever make. THE LIFE & DEATH OF JORJA GRAHAM. Not every romance has a happy ending.

• What do you think you’ll read next?
I figured I still have time before reviewing all the new books I received so I'm gonna take a short break from that and read The Elite by Kiera Cass. It's been a while since I read an actual, physical book and I'm really looking forward to continuing with the story. I've been lustfully eyeing the book on my shelf for days and I don't think I can hold back any longer. I'm just so curious! Not to mention The One is going to be out soon enough and I need to catch up.

Thirty-five girls came to the palace to compete in the Selection. All but six have been sent home. And only one will get to marry Prince Maxon and be crowned princess of Illea. America still isn’t sure where her heart lies. When she’s with Maxon, she’s swept up in their new and breathless romance, and can’t dream of being with anyone else. But whenever she sees Aspen standing guard around the palace, and is overcome with memories of the life they planned to share. With the group narrowed down to the Elite, the other girls are even more determined to win Maxon over—and time is running out for America to decide.Just when America is sure she’s made her choice, a devastating loss makes her question everything again. And while she’s struggling to imagine her future, the violent rebels that are determined to overthrow the monarchy are growing stronger and their plans could destroy her chance at any kind of happy ending.



12 comments:

  1. The Elite is definitely an enjoyable read. I love reading physical books after a long spell of e-books.

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    1. I miss the feel of the paper between my fingers! Thanks for the comment :)

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  2. enjoy your books! :)
    Here is mine –
    http://dreamzandclouds.wordpress.com/2014/02/19/www-wednesday-vol-15/

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  3. Great books! I know what you mean about reading physical books, I just couldn't do without them! Here's my link http://wp.me/p32hC2-zX

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    1. There's just something different with the feel of the paper, no? I don't really prefer one over the other anyways. Thanks for stopping by!

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  4. Love the books you have here this week. The Life and Death book looks fasinating. Thanks for sharing. Here is my link: My W.W.W. post this week

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    1. You should check it out if you have the time :) Thanks for stopping by!

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  5. An interesting selection and although Happiness isn't a book I would normally choose that blurb does seem to hold a lot of truth, Have a great reading week. Here is my WWW http://cleopatralovesbooks.wordpress.com/2014/02/19/www-wednesday-february-19/

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    1. I just finished reading it, it certainly opened up certain things I wasn't really aware before. Very eye-opening :) Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. The Life and Death of Jorja Graham seems like a good read! I'm definitely adding it to my TBR list. Happy Wednesday!

    My WWW!

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    1. Awesome, I can't wait to read what you think of it! And thanks, you too! Thanks for stopping by!

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