Weekend reads and busy times as usual

I'm sort of all over the place for reads this weekend; have started a couple of novels but nothing is sticking at the moment.

Reads include Kate Howard's The Ornatrix, Marie Benedict's The Other Einstein, and Josi S. Kilpack's The Lady of the Lakes: The True Love Story of Sir Walter Scott. (And of course, as seen from the other photo, another read is more Unabridged Toddler's tastes. I can only blame myself -- I got the book because he's been so delighted by his own toots. Le sigh.)

What are you reading this weekend?

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  1. bermudaonionNovember 4, 2016 at 10:14 AM

    Oh yes, boys love their bodily functions! I'm sure it's fun to read the book with him.

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  2. Jenny @ Reading the EndNovember 5, 2016 at 9:55 AM

    I'm a little bit all over the place too! I'm reading a really fun romance novel by Ruby Lang, an author I hadn't even heard of before this past week, and it's damn delightful. And then I need to start reading Brit Bennett's The Mothers, and I want to get some reading done on my nonfiction books. I'm falling behind!

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  3. SerenaNovember 5, 2016 at 11:16 AM

    I'm reading a Jane Austen modern fan fic. Without a Conscience by Cat Gardiner. Love this Darcy!

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  4. CharlieNovember 9, 2016 at 7:50 AM

    I've three on the go including Magda Szubanski's Reckoning. Liking them all but maybe starting a few wasn't the best idea!

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