What We're Reading ... Thursday?

Well guys, I decided to give you a break from posts about pregnancy and baby stuff. Because as much as I love those topics (and apparently can't talk about anything else these days!) I think maybe I need to remember that there are other things to talk about too. (Shocking!!)

I thought maybe we could talk about what we're reading. The books I'm currently reading are not exactly my new favorites. Actually, I'm pretty annoyed with both of them.

I'm almost done with The Sun Also Rises...

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and I'm 1/3 of the way through the audiobook of Crime and Punishment (best part of my commute).

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Have you read either of these? I find them both frustrating for different reasons. The Sun Also Rises is only my second Hemingway book, after A Moveable Feast. I loved Feast, but Sun isn't much like it. My main beef with Crime and Punishment is that I don't like any of the characters. Actually, I'd take that a step further and say I can't even stand any of them. Obnoxious group of people. (Come to think of it, I think that's the same reason I don't like Sun.)

I hope you're reading something you like better than I like these! Any recommendations for my next read after these? I'm thinking something light and enjoyable that I can read while nursing... time for some Jane Austen re-reads, maybe?

Thank you Jessica for hosting!

Five Favorites + WWRW

I've hit a writer's block. Can you tell? I can't think of a lot to write about lately, yet I can't work up the motivation to work on my (stalled) Love Story series or a post about my wedding or honeymoon.

In hopes of kicking the writer's block, at least for today, I thought I would jump on not one, but two bandwagons that I've enjoyed for a long time from afar, but never participated in. (WWRW readers, feel free to skip to the bottom!)

Five Favorites

1. Pinterest is really killing it these days. I've been making a bunch of recipes from my Deliciousness board with stunning success. My sister Cathy came over for tea last week, and we made these brownie-cookie dough-Reese's bites. It was really easy and they turned out better than they sound ... if that's even possible.

Teatime with Cathy // homemade bread // nutella, honey, cookie butter

2. I've been making this sandwich for lunch a lot lately—it's amazing, amazing.

3. This list of one-tray dinners will change your concept of after-dinner clean-up. I made this one last night with some chicken, potatoes, and zucchini we had lying around. The meal was good, and the zucchini may have been the best I've ever had.

4. Ok, last one about food! Frank and I made toasted marshmallow shakes on Monday—highly recommend—they turned out great. And I promised him I will make this dark chocolate Guinness cake some time soon. Maybe next time Cathy comes over? (She's my designated dessert-baking partner).

5. I've been really enjoying my walk to work lately. Hyde Park has some really pretty houses with glorious front porches.

Front porches are kind of the greatest. I dream of having my own wrap-around someday. Porch swing and rocking chairs included, of course.

*Thank you to Hallie for hosting!

What We're Reading Wednesday

I'm reading two books right now, and loving them both.

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Both of these books have been on my "Want to read" list for years. I'm glad I'm finally getting around to them—both are well worth it.

What are you reading this week?

*Thank you to Jessica for hosting!