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IMWAYR- 09/04/2018

Hey, everyone! Whew- it's been a while since I've done one of these! I probably won't do one every week, but I'll try my best to get one in at least every two weeks.

IMWAYR is hosted by Kathry @ Book Date

Here's what I've been reading this week:

I finished reading "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherje. It's a non-fiction about the evolution of the study of genetics. It took me a really long time to get through this one!

I started reading "India After Gandhi" by Ramchandra Guha. The book is a comprehensive history of post-independence India. Normally, this period is considered a part of the present, never studied in classes- or even colleges. This one is also going to take a while!



For some lighter reading, I've picked up "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King, I'm currently reading this one. I've barely  made any progress though- so I'll let you know how it is next time!


How has your reading week been? Have you read any of these books? Let me know in the comments below!

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  1. Kathy MartinApril 9, 2018 at 8:45 PM

    Interesting variety of books. I hope you enjoy each of them. Come see my week here. Happy reading!

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    1. Vedika @ Poems and PoetsApril 15, 2018 at 11:00 AM

      Thanks for stopping by Kathy! Hope you enjoy your week as well!

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  2. Kathryn TApril 10, 2018 at 1:55 AM

    That sure is some heavy reading but no doubt important reading. All the best with the new one you are starting.

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  3. Aj @ Read All The Things!April 10, 2018 at 4:49 AM

    Ask The Passengers is on my TBR list, so I hope you like it. Have a great week!

    Aj @ Read All The Things!

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    1. Vedika @ Poems and PoetsApril 15, 2018 at 11:01 AM

      I'd hoped to let you know if it was good by the next IMWAYR, but I haven't had time to make any progress!!

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  4. pussrebootsApril 10, 2018 at 8:04 AM

    I really thought I had the Gene on my wishlist. I do now. Come see what I'm reading

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    1. Vedika @ Poems and PoetsApril 15, 2018 at 11:01 AM

      I'm glad that you saw something you liked! Have a good weekend!

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