It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

So, it's been a while since I posted here on my book blog. I took a little break a couple of Monday's ago in order to change my blog name and set up all that comes with that on other sites and such, but intended to be away from the blog no longer than a week. Well... That doubled. I kind of just fell out of the habit to be honest, but I'm back, and with a new name - Reading With Jade. My first title was always temporary, but I'm glad to have settled on a name for my blog that I'm happy with and am so excited to be getting back in to the book community - I've missed it!

I have been reading whilst away though... And I may have made a couple of cheeky book purchases - yep, I've broke that book ban already. I have no regrets in the two books I purchased though. The first book to break my ban was The Disney Book - a non fiction book that takes a closer look at Walt Disney and all the history of the company. If you're a Disney lover, this book is for you!! I'm beyond happy with the purchase. The same happiness is held in my second book purchase - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Illustrated Edition. Again, another beautiful book! So although I've made purchases, that doesn't mean I'm ending my ban, it's still very much on.... Clearly I just occasionally buy pretty amazing books as an exception :-P

Anyway, on to the reading of this week! I'm currently in the middle of two books at the moment, with my minor one being The Night Guest by Fiona McFarlane. Initially this was to be my one and only current read but I've found it to be the kind of book I appreciate better reading slowly and savouring the story as opposed to speeding through. For my main read I've returned to Diane Chamberlain.

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Fifteen-year-old Andy Lockwood is special. Others notice the way he blurts out anything that comes into his mind, how he cannot foresee consequences, that he’s more child than teenager. But his mother sees a boy with a heart as open and wide as the ocean.

Laurel Lockwood lost her son once through neglect. She’s spent the rest of her life determined to make up for her mistakes, and she’s succeeded in becoming a committed, protective parent—maybe even over-protective. Still, she loosens her grip just enough to let Andy attend a local church social—a decision that terrifies and infuriates her when the church is consumed by fire. But Andy survives…and remarkably, saves other children from the flames. Laurel watches as Andy basks in the role of unlikely hero and the world finally sees her Andy, the sweet boy she knows as well as her own heart.

But when the suspicion of arson is cast upon Andy, Laurel must ask herself how well she really knows her son…and how far she’ll go to keep her promise to protect him forever.

What are you reading this week?

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? - Hosted by Kathryn of The Book Date