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IMWAYR-13/02/2017

Hey guys, I'm back with another reading update. I'm linking to bookdate.blogspot.in today, because she is the original host of this meme. I've been participating in the Kid-Lit/Young Adult version of the meme, but considering I've had just general fiction and non-fiction reads this week, I'm participating in the regular version.

I (finally) finished reading "The Hollow" by Agatha Christie. Although I've been hesitant about reviewing Christie novels in the past, you can definitely expect a review of this one! It's very different to all her other novels.

I'm currently reading "Ice Station Zebra" by Alistair MacLean. I wasn't a fan of one of his other books, but this one seems to be slightly more interesting.

I'm also currently reading "Smoke and Ashes: The Story of the Holocaust", by Barbara Rogasky. It is a non-fiction documentation of various aspects of The Holocaust. I picked it up from the school library, because we're studying about this topic in History.

What have you been reading this week?

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  1. BibliophileFebruary 13, 2017 at 6:52 PM

    I recently listened to The Hollow as an audio book and thoroughly enjoyed the psychological aspects of it. It really is very light on mystery and the crime-solving could be fitted into a short story, but the interactions between the characters and their relationships with each other made it thoroughly enjoyable.

    I read Ice Station Zebra as a teenager and seem to recall it was quite suspenseful, but can't remember much about. If you like it, you might enjoy the movie.

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  2. Jen | Book DenFebruary 13, 2017 at 8:02 PM

    I haven't read that Agatha Christie. I look forward to your thoughts on it!

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    1. Vedika @ Poems and PoetsFebruary 14, 2017 at 6:32 PM

      I'm surprised to hear that most people haven't heard of this book- on the other hand though, neither had I!

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  3. Kathy MartinFebruary 13, 2017 at 8:47 PM

    I read most of Alistair McLean's books many years ago and remember enjoying most of them. Come see my week here. Happy reading!

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