That was a week and I’m glad there is finally resolution with the election. I actually had a draft of this post written with the opening “I didn’t think I’d be writing this without a resolution to the election”…glad I had to rewrite that! I feel like I read a lot this week, but I’m working on a long book (for me…500+ pages), so I feel like I made less progress than I did.
The 2021 Reading Tracker will launch on Thursday (on November 12)! There are lots of new updates this year…including expanded diversity metrics and an updated Recommendation Sources calculation that includes “mutual dislikes!” Also new for 2021, Sarah’s Bookshelves patrons will get access to a bonus podcast episode about how to get the most out of your reading tracker (including how I use the tracker, my favorite parts, how to track your recommendation sources, how I manage my TBR list, and answers to your questions).
Podcast
There was no new podcast last week.
This week will be a full length episode about all things audiobooks with Claire Handscombe of Libro.fm.
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I finished reading…
This is My America by Kim Johnson (July 28, 2020)
I have no idea why this YA novel isn’t getting more attention! I’ll be giving it some on upcoming podcast episodes.
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I’m currently reading…
Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper (November 10, 2020)
I’m just about 75% through this true crime / memoir about a 1969 murder at Harvard and, if things continue on their current trajectory, it will be 5 stars for me! It’s a literary true crime with a super atmospheric setting and an intriguing cast of characters.
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Upcoming reading plans…
If it comes in from the library in time…
Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke (September 10, 2017)
This backlist police procedural / thriller about murder, race, and justice in East Texas comes highly recommended by Meredith of the Currently Reading Podcast (my go-to recommendation source for mysteries, police procedurals, and legal thrillers).
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How was your reading week?
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Bluebird, Bluebird is a favorite!
Nice looking assortment of books. I hope you enjoy your book for this week. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
Looking forward the podcast on audiobooks.
I just received We Keep the Dead Close so I am happy you are enjoying it. I also have the Attica Locke book on my TBR list.
Thanks for the heads up about This is My America. I’ll be looking forward to reading it.