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IMWAYR- 17/07/2017

I know I missed last week's update, but I didn't really have much to share. I've decided however, to keep everyone updated regardless of how many books I've finished.

I finished reading "Holding Up the Universe" by Jennifer Niven. Look out for a review- sometime in August! I have a lot of books to get through that I've been meaning to review but just haven't yet. They're all great books- so I really want to share them with you!


I also finished reading "The Ready-Made Thief" by Augustus Rose. It's a thriller that I received through Edelweiss. You can expect this review on Wednesday (19th July).

I am currently reading "I, Eliza Hamilton" by Susan Holloway Scott, another review copy from Edelweiss. This one is a historical fiction about the family of an American Founding Father. I know nothing about this time period, so I'm excited to get into it!

I hope you all enjoy your weeks and read plenty of great books! Thanks, Kathryn@Book Date for hosting this meme every week!

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  1. MysticaJuly 17, 2017 at 11:21 AM

    I do like that Hamilton book and the cover is gorgeous!

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    1. Vedika @ Poems and PoetsJuly 18, 2017 at 9:41 AM

      Isn't it? I usually don't like covers with people on them- but this one adds such a great depiction of the time period.

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  2. Kathryn TJuly 17, 2017 at 12:05 PM

    Even though I am not American I like books that are historical and focus on people. The Hamilton book looks very enticing.

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    1. Vedika @ Poems and PoetsJuly 18, 2017 at 9:41 AM

      I'm not American either- but history is one of my favourite subjects!

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  3. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsJuly 17, 2017 at 6:13 PM

    I'm liking the look of all the books you're reading, and the title of The Ready Made Thief really intrigues me!

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    1. Vedika @ Poems and PoetsJuly 18, 2017 at 9:46 AM

      It gets really good towards the end. If you like plot-heavy books this is definitely one you'll enjoy.

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  4. Kathy MartinJuly 17, 2017 at 7:38 PM

    Nice looking books. I'll be looking for your review of The Ready Made Thief. Come see my week here. Happy reading!

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    1. Vedika @ Poems and PoetsJuly 18, 2017 at 9:44 AM

      I'm on my way to your blog now Kathy. Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  5. AmeliaJuly 17, 2017 at 9:42 PM

    I'm going to have to look into that Hamilton book!

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  6. Erin @ Quixotic MagpieJuly 18, 2017 at 5:38 AM

    I, Eliza Hamilton, looks great! Have a fantastic week!

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  7. Alicia @ A Kernel of NonsenseJuly 18, 2017 at 8:09 AM

    Totally eyeing I, Eliza Hamilton. The only thing I really know about her comes from the musical Hamilton. Hope you have a wonderful reading week!

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    1. Vedika @ Poems and PoetsJuly 18, 2017 at 9:42 AM

      Well then you know more about her than I do Alicia! I've never studied American history- because I live all the way over in India!

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  8. Di @ Book Reviews by DiJuly 20, 2017 at 10:26 PM

    I didn't do an update this week because a) I was too busy and b) I didn't have much to share on the reading front!

    Hope you have a lovely week.

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    1. Vedika @ Poems and PoetsJuly 21, 2017 at 8:53 AM

      Thanks for stopping by anyway Di!

      Hope you have a great week too!

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