Currently Reading | July 2022

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[@acerejado]

So glad you’re back! Always love your reviews and opinions. 🥰

[@criselda.]

Yay! You're back! 🎉🎉

[@RovingReader]

I love the full shelves behind you!

[@cuppiesaur]

So happy to see you again, Lesley! ♥I read the Sandman series such a long time ago, I need to re read it - maybe I'll try the audiobook as well!

[@WordsofaReader]

The audio series really is great and there’s a lot of extra content in the form of Gaiman’s narration which is lovely and adds a whole other dimension. Highly recommend!

[@trekkiebeth]

Welcome back! I'm currently rereading Pride and Prejudice. My mom and my friend had a conversation on Facebook about how they've never read it, so I suggested that we all read it this month!

[@WordsofaReader]

Thank you! That sounds so great. I hope they enjoy their first time with P&P! 😊

[@drawingsimpleton4827]

nice to see you again 😀

[@duckpondwithoutducks]

I’ve just started rereading Austen. I’m reading Emma first. It’s always time for an Austen reread! 😁

[@WordsofaReader]

Agreed! I’ve already reread P&P, S&S and Persuasion this year. Saving Emma until last because it’s my favourite. 😊

[@lorenreads]

Happy to see you post a new video today!! :)

[@robertamesse3980]

HOORAY, Lesley!!!

[@sterlingreads547]

Good to see you Lesley! I’m almost finished with Lonesome Dove. I’m also reading The Other Bennet Sister and Possession. I’m loving everything I’m reading. Thank you for telling us about the Jane Austen Conference 👍

[@WordsofaReader]

Oh, a nice selection there! Hope you’re enjoying them. 😊

[@cherylhill5824]

I love the 'Great Literary Friendships' title, it sounds so interesting.

[@WordsofaReader]

Thanks, Cheryl! I’m just about finished it now and it’s been a really lovely read.

[@amyofhearthridge]

You explained how I’ve felt about Gaiman SO well. I definitely lean the fairytale/folksy side with him, too. I want to try Stardust! ♥️ That Penguin book sounds dangerous! 😂 I’m loving Cider with Rosie and I’m rereading Mansfield Park, also, for Jane Austen July! That conference on MP sounds amazing. 😳🥰

[@WordsofaReader]

Oh I love Cider with Rosie! The Mansfield Park conference should be great. It along with Northanger Abbey are definitely the two Austens I’ve spent the least time with so it will be nice to see it in a new light. 😊

[@leemac]

You are the sparkliest of gems 💎✨ Thank you 😘! So happy to hear that ‘Literary Friendships’ is ticking so many boxes. Not gonna lie, I did the tilty-cover thing for a good 5mins under the bookshop lights ☺️ So pretty. I need to get serious and make #GaimanBefore2023 a thing. It is now officially a thing. That Penguin tome…. I can only imagine the lists being made 😉 🙌💕 WONDERFUL to see you again amazing lady! x

[@WordsofaReader]

It’s honestly just such a lovely object. It feels weightier than a regular hardback, I think. So beautiful! Lovely content too which is a bonus. 😊 Yes! I need your thoughts on Gaiman for sure! Got to make it happen! 😁

[@MsTimmy1987]

So pleased to see you back! I love your videos and so happy to see a new one! I’ve read the Daily Rituals about women and really enjoyed it - hope you do too when you get to it! Have a lovely day 😊⭐️

[@WordsofaReader]

Oh glad to hear you enjoyed it! I’m looking forward to reading it. Thanks for watching! X

[@heyheybooks]

I’ve started reading the annotated Persuasion, and it’s got about 3x as much annotations to the amount of story! Hopefully it won’t put me off too much.

[@WordsofaReader]

Wow. That’s intense! 😅 I’ve got my eye on the new edition of Persuasion coming out at the end of the year with the removable letters in it. Looks really interesting.

[@heyheybooks]

@@WordsofaReader oh cool! I hadn’t heard there was one of those editions for Persuasion, I still need to get my hands on the P&P one!

[@WordsofaReader]

@@heyheybooks yes! I already have P&P and Little Women on my wishlist. They look really beautiful.

[@rociobartesaghi5360]

Hi Lesley, i really love your channel!! I'm from Uruguay 🇺🇾 Currently I'm reading John Irving, one of my favourite authors (i read cider House rules, new hampshire hotel and in one person). This time im reading the world according to garp but sadly im not loving It, its just too much information and a bit bizarre. Also after re watching Game of thrones, i started the second volume of the saga.

[@WordsofaReader]

Oh, I love John Irving too! I’ve been thinking about The Cider House Rules a lot lately. Seems particularly poignant with what’s been happening in the US recently. Thanks for watching! X

[@smoothielover07]

I hope you’ll be back, back this time 😊 You’ve been missed! I am reading The Golden Couple rn…a break from my usual classics. Hehe

[@WordsofaReader]

Aww thank you! Always nice to mix things up a little! 😊

[@zubaerchaudhari8267]

Hey