The three ‘W’s are what are you reading now, what have you recently finished reading, and what are you going to read next, and you can find this week’s post at the host’s blog here if you want to check out other posts.
What are you currently reading?
It’s been a long week and I haven’t been sleeping enough, so I’ve turned to a solid and beloved reread: Unnatural Death, by Dorothy L. Sayers. It’s not my favourite of the series, but on reflection I’m not sure why I’ve always downplayed this one: Miss Climpson is a delight, and there’s so much good Peter-Parker bantering. And a good Bunter scene, though not enough of him on the whole.
What have you recently finished reading?
I just finished The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics, which was overall enjoyable but frustrated me in the home stretch with a stupid miscommunication thing, my least favourite trope in the whole wide world.
What will you be reading next?
I really want to finish rereading Dreadful Company and get to Grave Importance (Vivian Shaw). My wife’s been reading it and giggling away, and I’m feeling left out! Also, you know, I’ve been looking forward to this so much.
Luckily, we have an internet connection at home again (hi Zen Internet! bye Virgin Media!) and I don’t have to get up at an hour my body and brain don’t work at anymore, so that should be good for my reading after a rather slow week.
What are you currently reading?
Since you ask, I’m currently reading Alexander McCall Smith’s 44 Scotland Street. And some Diana Wynne Jones short stories. Oh, and also pootling along with Jane Eyre … …
I’ve never tried any Alexander McCall Smith — worth it?
Well, I’m enjoying 44 Scotland Street at the moment but, conversely, I gave up on Portuguese Irregular Verbs as a bit too whimsical for me at the time. I’ve seen the TV film but not read The Ladies Number One Detective Agency so can’t really give an informed opinion on the writing.
Hmmm, useful to know, thanks!
I love those Vivian Shaw covers! I might crack and change my reading plans to catch up with this series before next year!
I’m currently rereading the second book! *tempts you*