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IMWAYR-10/04/2017

Hey guys, it's time to update you on my reading progress once more! This meme is hosted by Kathryn @Book Date. 

I finished reading "Fire Study" by Maria v. Snyder, the third book in the Chronicles of Ixia series. It's a fantasy series about a poison taster in a militarist society- where most people are content, who develops magical powers and discovers she is actually from the democratic enemy lands.

I am currently reading "Nowhere Near You" by Leah Thomas. This is the second installation in the "Because You'll Never Meet Me" series. I read the first book last year, and was so shocked to discover that I haven't reviewed it yet. Look out for a review of both books coming soon


I've decided to put aside "The Messenger" until I have more time to read- so probably until the summer vacations.

I am also currently reading "The Postmistress" by Sarah Blake. This is a story set in WWII following the lives of an American radio jockey in London; the wife of a doctor in US; and the Postmistress in the town of Cape Cod. It's slightly confusing, but I've just begun the book and I'm sure I'll be able to make out the characters more easily towards the middle.

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  1. Kathy MartinApril 10, 2017 at 8:04 PM

    I've like all of Maria V. Snyder's adult fantasies. Come see my week here. Happy reading!

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  2. Erin @ Quixotic MagpieApril 10, 2017 at 9:44 PM

    The Postmistress sounds interesting! Since I recently read and liked a wartime era novel, I may have to give another one a go! :)

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  3. pussrebootsApril 10, 2017 at 11:52 PM

    I read the Postmistress when it was first out. I'm posting while on my road trip, thanks to my trusty smart phone. It's Monday! What are your reading?

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    1. Vedika @ Poems and PoetsApril 11, 2017 at 7:12 PM

      Hope you enjoy your road trip! I've never really enjoyed posting from my phone, so I usually schedule posts if I know I'll be travelling.

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  4. Lisa MandinaApril 11, 2017 at 12:16 AM

    I really need to read something by Maria K. Snyder. Hope you keep getting your books read!

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  5. Kathryn TApril 11, 2017 at 12:59 AM

    The Postmistress sounds fascinating so hope it all evens out and you get the hang of it, sometimes I have to sit with pen and paper and write down who and what for a little while until I get into it!!

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    1. Vedika @ Poems and PoetsApril 11, 2017 at 7:10 PM

      I remember doing that as a little kid- thanks for reminding me, and for stopping by!

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  6. Nise' April 11, 2017 at 5:37 AM

    Loved The Postmistress. Have a great week of reading.

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  7. westmetromommyApril 11, 2017 at 8:16 AM

    The Postmistress sounds good...I'll be interested to hear what you thought of it!

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  8. UnknownApril 11, 2017 at 10:31 PM

    Because You'll Never Meet Me sounds really good so I hope you are enjoying this series :)

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  9. ElizabethApril 12, 2017 at 3:20 AM

    The Postmistress looks good.

    ENJOY your reading week.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My It's Monday, What Are You Reading

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