It’s the first Wednesday of the month, so it’s time for WWW Wednesday, an idea I borrowed from David Chazan, The Chocolate Lady, who borrowed it from someone else. For this feature, I report
- What I am reading now
- What I just finished reading
- What I intend to read next
This is something you can participate in, too, if you want, by leaving comments about what you’ve been reading or plan to read.
What I am reading now
I am reading The Deepening Stream by Dorothy Canfield Fisher, which I’ve had sitting on my nightstand for a few weeks but was avoiding during Nonfiction November and Novellas in November because it is 600+ pages long. However, it is perfect for Doorstoppers in December, so I signed it up for that. I originally chose it because it’s on my Classics Club list, so reading it serves two purposes. So far, the novel may be autobiographical, and it is covering the main character’s childhood. It was published in 1930.
What I just finished reading
I just finished a really entertaining early mystery, Enter Sir John, by two authors I have never heard of, Clemence Dane and Helen Simpson. Well, actually, I think I have heard of Clemence Dane, but not in terms of mystery novels. It turns out both were successful writers, Dane mostly as a screenwriter and Simpson as a novelist. This mystery is from 1928.
What I will probably read next
The next book in my stack is Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy, which has shown up here and there a lot this year. I have forgotten what it’s about since I ordered it, but that just makes it more fun to dig in!
What about you? What are you reading?
What? Me Read? 
Sounds as if you’ve just had, and are having, a great read!
So far it’s pretty good.
Enter Sir John sounds good! I’ve read one of Dorothy Canfield Fisher’s other books, The Brimming Cup, but didn’t like it much. Maybe the one you’re reading is better.
I read The Home-Maker by her and found it before her time. So far, I got bored by some of the childhood stuff, but now the main character is married, and WW I is about to start, so it’s getting more interesting.
I’ve heard of Enter Sir john, but I can’t think where – it must have appeared on one of the various best vintage mystery lists I’ve looked at. Sounds good – added to my wishlist!
I think you’ll like it.