WWW Wednesday – 18 June 2025

WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Broke Road by Matthew Spencer (Trade Paperback)

I just started reading the excellent Australian crime fiction novel Broke Road by Matthew Spencer.  The sequel to his fantastic debut, Black River, Broke Road sets up another compelling murder mystery, this time out in rural Australia. I have made a bit of progress with Broke Road so far and it is proving to be an intriguing and compelling piece of crime fiction. I look forward to unwinding the full case this week, and I cannot wait to see how it turns out.

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Warhammer 40,000: Fulgrim: The Perfect Son by Jude Reid (Audiobook)

I’m still listening to the awesome Warhammer 40,000 audiobook, Fulgrim: The Perfect Son by Jude Reid, who previously impressed me with books like Creed: Ashes of Cadia and Daemonbreaker. Following members of the hedonistic and corrupt Emperor’s Children Chaos Space Marines Legion as they embark on siege on behalf of their dark master, The Perfect Son looks set to be an intriguing and entertaining Warhammer 40,000 novel loaded with secrets and betrayal. I’ve made a fair amount of progress on The Perfect Son, and it is proving to be a particularly impressive piece of Warhammer 40,000 fiction, and one of Reid’s best books yet.

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What did you recently finish reading?

Battle Mountain by C. J. Box (ebook)

A very fun and over-the-top thriller with a ton of action and adventure. Review to follow very soon.

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The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson (ebook)

I decided to check out the interesting fantasy debut, The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson this week, and boy was it particularly impressive. Featuring a unique fantasy narrative, loaded with murder, intrigue and conspiracy, The Raven Scholar was an outstanding novel, and one I’m hoping to gush about very soon.

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What do you think you’ll read next?

Sins of the Fathers by John Byrnes

I’m hoping to check out the amazing Australian historical fiction novel, Sins of the Fathers by John Byrnes next. Set to follow two feuding families as they try to kill each other for the sins of their respective fathers admit the chaotic periods of Australian history, Sins of the Fathers sound really cool and I love a good generational historical epic.  I am looking forward to checking this book out, especially after enjoying Byrnes previous novels Headland and The Youngest Son.

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Badlands by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child

I’m also hoping to start the over-the-top thriller Badlands on audiobook this week. Bringing back the writing team of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child for another awesome thriller, Badlands will feature a very unique mystery as people start dying while holding Native American artefacts. I have no doubt this is going to be an incredible and very exciting novel and I cannot wait to see how fun things get.

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That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 11 June 2025

WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Warhammer 40,000: Fulgrim: The Perfect Son by Jude Reid (Audiobook)

After highlighting some of my favourite Warhammer 40,000 novels earlier this week, I was keen to return to this awesome grimdark franchise and decided to check out one of the more intriguing recent releases from it, with Fulgrim: The Perfect Son by Jude Reid. Following members of the hedonistic and corrupt Emperor’s Children Chaos Space Marines Legion as they embark on siege on behalf of their dark master, The Perfect Son looks set to be an intriguing and entertaining Warhammer 40,000 novel loaded with secrets and betrayal. I’ve only just started listening to this audiobook, but it is so far very intense and interesting.  I have no doubt I am going to have a great time with The Perfect Son, especially as some of Reid’s previous Warhammer 40,000 novels, such as Creed: Ashes of Cadia and Daemonbreaker, were a ton of fun.

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What did you recently finish reading?

Nightshade by Michael Connelly (ebook)

I absolutely powered through the new Michael Connelly novel; Nightshade, last week and it was such a great read. Following an interesting new Connelly protagonist who is forced to investigate a murder on Catalina Island, Nightshade is another amazing book from Connelly that had me hooked very early one. An outstanding and highly recommend novel from one of the very best crime fiction authors.

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Never Flinch by Stephen King (audiobook)

I also managed to finally finish off the new Stephen King novel, Never Flinch.  Featuring one of the authors more compelling protagonists, Holly Gibney (from books like Mr. MercedesThe Outsider and Holly), Never Flinch is a gripping novel that pits Holly against both a killer planning to murder 14 people and a disturbed stalker fixated on murdering a women’s rights activist.  Easily one of my favourite books of 2025 so far, Never Flinch was such an incredible read and I’m still reeling from the tense finale.

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The Malevolent Eight by Sebastien de Castell (ebook)

I spent a good chunk of this week reading the sounding dark fantasy novel, The Malevolent Eight by Sebastien de Castell, and boy was it something special.  The sequel to de Castell’s outstanding The Malevolent SevenThe Malevolent Eight follows the author’s unlikely band of murderous magic heroes as they inexpertly try to save the world. The result was one of the funniest and most insane books I have ever read, and I am still chuckling at some of the outrageous jokes.  I’m hoping to get a review up for this book soon, but make sure to check it out if you’re in the mood for a very, very fun fantasy novel.

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What do you think you’ll read next?

Battle Mountain by C. J. Box

I have several interesting books on my to-read list that I might check out next, but the one I think I’ll start with is the awesome thriller Battle Mountain by C. J. Box.  The 25th entry in the author’s long-running Joe Pickett series, Battle Mountain will follow on from the tragic events of the previous book, Three-Inch Teeth and see the vengeful protagonists dragged into another deadly confrontation.  I already know I’m going to have a lot of fun with Battle Mountain, and I look forward to seeing how everything turns out.

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That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 4 June 2025

WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Nightshade by Michael Connelly (ebook)

I just started to read the new Michael Connelly novel; Nightshade and I have already made a descent amount of progress on it.  Following an interesting new Connelly protagonist who is forced to investigate a murder on Catalina Island, Nightshade is another amazing read from Connelly, and I am already pretty hooked on its cool mystery.  I fully expect to power through Nightshade in the next couple of days and I cannot wait to see how it comes together.

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Never Flinch by Stephen King (audiobook)

I also still listening to the new Stephen King novel, Never Flinch.  Featuring one of the authors more compelling protagonists, Holly Gibney (from books like Mr. MercedesThe Outsider and Holly), Never Flinch is a gripping novel that pits Holly against both a killer planning to murder 14 people and a disturbed stalker fixated on murdering a women’s rights activist.  I am currently halfway through Never Flinch, and I can already guarantee that this is going to be one of my favourite books of 2025.

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What did you recently finish reading?

Everybody Wants to Rule the World Except Me by Django Wexler (Trade Paperback)

I had a lot of fun reading the hilarious fantasy novel, Everybody Wants to Rule the World Except Me by Django Wexler this week.  The sequel to the amazing and deeply funny How to Become the Dark Lord and Die TryingEverybody Wants to Rule the World Except Me was another zany and clever read that had me laughing the entire way through.  Highly recommended.

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What do you think you’ll read next?

The Malevolent Eight by Sebastien de Castell

I have a few interesting books to check out at the moment, but I think I’ll probably start reading the awesome sounding dark fantasy novel, The Malevolent Eight by Sebastien de Castell.  The sequel to de Castell’s outstanding The Malevolent Seven, The Malevolent Eight will follow the author’s unlikely band of murderous magic users, who are forced to play the hero in order to save the world.  I had a ton of fun with The Malevolent Seven, and I cannot wait to see how de Castell continues his cool story.

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That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 28 May 2025

WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Everybody Wants to Rule the World Except Me by Django Wexler (Trade Paperback)

I just started reading the hilarious fantasy novel, Everybody Wants to Rule the World Except Me by Django Wexler.  The sequel to the amazing and deeply funny How to Become the Dark Lord and Die TryingEverybody Wants to Rule the World Except Me sees the new titular Dark Lord try to save the humans she is supposed to conquer, all while trying to survive her own minions.  I’ve only made a little progress on this book so far, but it is already quite funny, and I know I’m going to love every second I spend reading it.

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Never Flinch by Stephen King (audiobook)

I also just started listening to the new Stephen King novel, Never Flinch.  Featuring one of the authors more compelling protagonists, Holly Gibney (from books like Mr. Mercedes, The Outsider and Holly), Never Flinch will pit her against some dangerous new foes, as she tries to catch a killer planning to murder 14 people, while also protecting a women’s rights activist from a stalker.  I have had an exceptional time with King’s recent crime fiction novels, and I have no doubt that Never Flinch is going to be one of the top books of 2025.

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What did you recently finish reading?

Whisper in the Wind by Luke Arnold (Trade Paperback)

I ended up having a wonderful time getting through the epic urban fantasy novel, Whisper in the Wind by Luke Arnold this week.  An exceptional addition to the author’s Fetch Phillips series, Whisper in the Wind was a brilliant novel that comes very highly recommended, especially as Arnold continues to evolve as an author and produces an outstanding mystery in his complex fantasy world.

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The Devils by Joe Abercrombie (Audiobook)

I finally managed to finish off the epic and outrageous dark fantasy novel, The Devils by Joe Abercrombie, this week, and boy was it something special.  One of my most anticipated fantasy novels of 2025The Devils followed a mismatched group of monsters as they try to survive a dark and magic-filled alternate medieval Europe and place an unlikely princess on the throne of Troy.  Wildy entertaining and deliciously over-the-top, The Devils was so damn good, and I loved every single second I spend listening to it.

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What do you think you’ll read next?

Nightshade by Michael Connelly

The next book I am planning to check out is the new Michael Connelly novel, Nightshade.  Following an interesting new protagonist who is forced to investigate a murder on an isolated and iconic Californian island, Nightshade should be another amazing read from Connelly, who has great impressed me over the years with his exceptional crime fiction novels.

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That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 21 May 2025

WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Whisper in the Wind by Luke Arnold (Trade Paperback)

I just started reading the epic urban fantasy novel, Whisper in the Wind by Luke Arnold.  An intriguing addition to the author’s Fetch Phillips series, Whisper in the Wind returns the reader to the ravaged Sunder City as the damaged protagonist is forced back into his private investigator ways to solve a series of murders and uncover a hidden revolutionary.  I’ve only made a little bit of progress with Whisper in the Wind at the moment, but it is proving to be an excellent book with a really fun plot behind it.

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The Devils by Joe Abercrombie (Audiobook)

I’m currently halfway through the epic and outrageous dark fantasy novel, The Devils by Joe Abercrombie, and boy is it proving to be something special.  One of my most anticipated fantasy novels of 2025, The Devils follows a mismatched group of monsters as they try to survive a dark and magic-filled alternate medieval Europe and place an unlikely princess on the throne of Troy.  Wildy entertaining and deliciously over-the-top, The Devils is so damn good, and I am loving every single second I spend listening to it.

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What did you recently finish reading?

Vanish by Shelley Burr (ebook)

An outstanding and compelling piece of Australian crime fiction.

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Open Season by Jonathan Kellerman (Audiobook)

An amazing addition to the long-running Alex Delaware series, Open Season was very impressive, and I loved its cool mystery.

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Feet of Clay by Terry Pratchett

I had so much fun once again revisiting Terry Pratchett’s outstanding classic, Feet of Clay, which perfectly combines crime fiction and fantasy elements, wrapped up in the author’s unstoppable humour.

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Whisky Valley by Joan Sauers (ebook)

The cool sequel to Echo Lake, Whisky Valley was an excellent and comfy read that makes good use of its Australian setting.

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What do you think you’ll read next?

Everybody Wants to Rule the World Except Me by Django Wexler

If I get a chance next week than I’m definitely going to read the hilarious fantasy novel, Everybody Wants to Rule the World Except Me by Django Wexler.  The sequel to the amazing and deeply funny How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying, Everybody Wants to Rule the World Except Me will see the new titular Dark Lord try to save the pesky humans she is supposed to conquer, all while trying to survive her own minions.  Sure to be an amazing and highly addictive read, I know I am going to love this incredible book.

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That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 7 May 2025

WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Vanish by Shelley Burr (ebook)

I didn’t get as much reading time this week as would have liked so I’m still going with the Australian crime fiction novel, Vanish by Shelley Burr.  An excellent continuation to the author’s ongoing series, Vanish sees the damaged protagonist attempt to solve one last missing person’s case, only to encounter a mysterious farm filled with people who want to disappear.  I’m about a third of the way through Vanish at the moment, and I am still really intrigued by its cool premise and underlying mystery.  I’m hoping to knock Vanish off later this week and look forward to seeing where Burr takes the story.

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Open Season by Jonathan Kellerman (Audiobook)

I managed to start and get a fair way into the new Jonathan Kellerman mystery, Open Season this week.  The latest book in the author’s Alex Delaware series, Open Season sees the protagonists investigate several mysterious, but connected, murders around LA.  I’m around halfway through Open Season at the moment, and I am really enjoying its complex story, which is going in some very interesting directions.  I’m hoping to knock Open Season off in the next couple of days, and it is proving to be an amazing read.

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What did you recently finish reading?

Men At Arms by Terry Pratchett (Audiobook)

I managed to knock off the audiobook version of the awesome Terry Pratchett novel, Men At Arms this week. The sequel to Guards! Guards!Men at Arms is one of my favourite Discworld novels and I had an exceptional time getting through this audiobook, especially as the new audiobook version features an exceptional team of narrators.

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What do you think you’ll read next?

Feet of Clay by Terry Pratchett

I’ve got a few books that I want to read next, but if I finish off Open Season in the coming days I’ll probably dive into another Terry Pratchett book with Feet of Clay.  The third book in Pratchett’s City Watch subseries, Feet of Clay features a really cool story with a clever mystery and some great humour. I am very interested in seeing how this book comes across in the new audiobook format, and I have no doubt it will be an amazing experience.

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That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 30 April 2025

WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Vanish by Shelley Burr (ebook)

I just started reading the new Australian crime fiction novel, Vanish by Shelley Burr.  An excellent continuation to the author’s ongoing series, Vanish sees the damaged protagonist attempt to solve one last missing person’s case, only to encounter a mysterious farm filled with people who want to disappear.  I’ve only gotten a little way into Vanish so far, but I am really intrigued by its cool premise, and I cannot wait to see where the author takes the story.

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Men At Arms by Terry Pratchett (Audiobook)

After having a lot of fun listening to new audiobook versions of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld like Pyramids and Small Gods, I decided to check out another amazing book from the series in this format with Men At Arms. The sequel to Guards! Guards!, Men at Arms is one of my favourite Discworld novels and I am already enjoying listening to the story with a new narrator.

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What did you recently finish reading?

Barren Cape by Michelle Prak (ebook)

An intriguing, dark and topical Australian thriller that I’m glad I got the chance to read.

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Midnight Black by Mark Greaney (Audiobook)

An epic continuation to one of my favourite spy thriller series, Midnight Black was an exceptional read and I’m hoping to review it soon.

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What do you think you’ll read next?

Open Season by Jonathan Kellerman

I’ve got a couple of other books to check out in the next week, but if I get the chance I might try to start the new Jonathan Kellerman book, Open Season, which has a very fun plot idea behind it.

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That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 23 April 2025

WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Barren Cape by Michelle Prak (ebook)

An intriguing, dark and topical Australian thriller, that sees three women each try to find sanctuary from their lack of housing in an abandoned construction site, resulting in dark consequences for their actions.  I’ve made a bit of progress on Barren Cape this week and I’m hoping to knock it off soon.

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Midnight Black by Mark Greaney (Audiobook)

I’m still listening to the excellent spy thriller, Midnight Black.  The latest Gray Man novel by Mark Greaney, Midnight Black sees the author’s elite assassin protagonist attempt to save the woman he loves from a remote Russian prison.  I’ve made a good amount of progress on Midnight Black this week, and it is proving to be an excellent and clever addition to one of my favourite spy thriller series.

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What did you recently finish reading?

Retreat by Krysten Ritter (Trade Paperback)

A fun and witty thriller that proved to be extremely captivating.

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What do you think you’ll read next?

Vanish by Shelley Burr

I’ve got a few interesting books I could potentially read next, including a few older paperbacks that I’ve been meaning to read for a while.  However, I think I might try and start reading the upcoming Australian crime fiction novel, Vanish by Shelley Burr, in the next week.  An intriguing continuation to the author’s ongoing series, Vanish should be pretty awesome and I cannot wait to check it out.

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That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 16 April 2025

WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Retreat by Krysten Ritter (Trade Paperback)

A fun and witty thriller from actress Krysten Ritter.  I’m hoping to knock this off today.

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Midnight Black by Mark Greaney (Audiobook)

I finally started listening to the excellent spy thriller, Midnight Black.  The latest Gray Man novel by Mark Greaney, Midnight Black will see the author’s elite assassin protagonist attempt to save the woman he loves from a remote Russian prison.  This thriller has so much potential, and I cannot wait to see how explosive Greaney makes his latest book.

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What did you recently finish reading?

Landfall by James Bradley (ebook)

An intriguing and inventive Australian crime fiction read that provides a grim look into the future.

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Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins (Audiobook)

I just finished off the new Hunger Games novel, Sunrise on the Reaping.  Set before the original trilogy, Sunrise on the Reaping follows a fan favourite character from the books and films as he goes through his own deadly Hunger Games.  I absolutely loved this book, and Collins took the story in some very interesting directions.  A must read for all Hunger Games fans.

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What do you think you’ll read next?

Barren Cape my Michelle Prak

The next book on my to-read list is the outstanding Australian thriller Barren Cape.  Featuring a very cool plot concept, Barren Cape sounds really awesome and I cannot wait to dive into it.

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That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 9 April 2025

WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Landfall by James Bradley (ebook)

I’ve just started reading the intriguing Australia crime fiction novel Landfall by James Bradley.  Set in a dystopian, flooded Sydney, Landfall follows a dark missing person’s case with major complications.  I’ve made a bit of progress with Landfall so far and I am very intrigued to see how it turns out.

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Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins (Audiobook)

I didn’t get as much audiobook listening time as I would have hoped this year, but I have still made a bit of progress with the new Hunger Games novel, Sunrise on the Reaping.  Set before the original trilogy, Sunrise on the Reaping follows a fan favourite character from the books and films as he goes through his own deadly Hunger Games.  I am really enjoying this new addition to the Hunger Games universe, especially as Collins is taking the story in some very interesting directions.  I’m just about to start the games section of the book, and I have no doubt I am going to love every second of this dark and compelling young adult read.

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What did you recently finish reading?

A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett (ebook)

I managed to finish off the exceptional fantasy murder mystery, A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett this week and boy was it awesome.  The sequel to Bennett’s 2024 novel, The Tainted Cup (one of my favourite books of 2024), A Drop of Corruption was an outstanding and compelling read that perfectly combined a complex mystery with Bennett’s inventive fantasy elements.  One of the best fantasy novels of 2025 so far and a very highly recommended read.

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Pacific Heights by S. R. White (Trade Paperback)

I had a lot of fun reading the captivating Pacific Heights by S. R. White this week.  An intriguing Australian murder mystery, Pacific Heights contained a twisty and clever mystery, complicated by conflicting witnesses.  A great piece of Australian fiction, I am hoping to get a review for it up soon.

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2 Sisters Murder Investigations by James Patterson and Candice Fox (Trade Paperback)

I also managed to power through the very entertaining novel, 2 Sisters Murder Investigations by the outstanding team of James Patterson and Candice Fox.  A sequel to their previous novel, 2 Sisters Detective Agency, this was an amazing book with a very strong story behind it.

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What do you think you’ll read next?

Midnight Black by Mark Greaney

If I finish off Sunrise on the Reaping this week, I will probably start listening to the excellent spy thriller, Midnight Black.  The latest Gray Man novel by Mark Greaney, Midnight Black will see the author’s elite assassin protagonist attempt to save the woman he loves from a remote Russian prison.  This thriller has so much potential, and I cannot wait to see how explosive Greaney makes his latest book.

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That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.