Today I’m participating in WWW Wednesdays, at Taking on a World of Words. Here’s how it works:
The Three Ws are:
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next, and/or what are you eagerly awaiting?
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Currently Reading: I’m loving By the Book, by Julia Sonneborn: An English professor struggling for tenure discovers that her ex-fiancé has just become the president of her college—and her new boss—in this whip-smart modern retelling of Jane Austen’s classic Persuasion.
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BOOKS FINISHED SINCE LAST WEEK: (Titles/Covers Linked to My Reviews)
The Winter Sister, by Megan Collins (NG-2/5/19)
Those Other Women, by Nicola Moriarty
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EAGERLY ANTICIPATING:
The Liar’s Child, by Carla Buckley, will be released on March 12, 2019: In this intense and intimate family portrait that moves at a thriller’s pace, a troubled woman faces a gripping moral dilemma after rescuing two abandoned children from a hurricane. I have read several engaging books by the author, so I have bookmarked it on Amazon.
Synopsis: On the outskirts of North Carolina’s Outer Banks sits the Paradise, an apartment complex where renters never stay long enough to call the place “home”—and neighbors are seldom neighborly. It’s ideal for Sara Lennox, who moved there to escape a complicated past—and even her name—and rebuild a new life for herself under the radar. But Sara cannot help but notice the family next door, especially twelve-year-old Cassie and five-year-old Boon. She hears rumors and whispers of a recent tragedy slowly tearing them apart.
When a raging storm threatens then slams the coastal community, Sara makes a quick, bold decision: Rescue Cassie and Boon from the storm and their broken home—without telling a soul. But this seemingly noble act is not without consequences. Some lethal.
Carla Buckley crafts a richly rewarding psychological portrait, combining a heart-wrenching family drama with high-stakes suspense, as the lives of three characters intertwine in an unforgettable story of fury, fate—and redemption.
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What has your week brought to you? Are you loving your books, or are you slogging along? Thanks for sharing.
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Slogging along slowly at the moment. But By The Book sounds like it’ll be a fun, quick read! I’ll check it out. 🙂
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Thanks, Lafemme, I am loving By the Book…and while it languished for a while on my Kindle, I think I am reading it at just the right time.
Enjoy your reading…and hopefully the slogging will end. I went through a bit of that in December!
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Thanks for visiting my blog earlier, Laurel! I haven’t read any of your books this week, either, but By the Book looks especially interesting. Happy reading!
My WWW Wednesday post: https://reviewsfromthestacks.wordpress.com/2019/01/16/www-wednesday-1-16-2019/
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Thanks for visiting, Jana, and my usual reads are thrillers, and I still love them, but now and then I need a break. By the Book is serving the role of “palate cleanser” very nicely.
Enjoy your week.
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By the Book sounds wonderful. I’m actually currently reading a modern retelling of a Jane Austen novel as well, so I have to add By the Book to my list now. Thanks for visiting my post! Have a great week of reading!
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Thanks for visiting, Sarah, and I’m loving By the Book. I haven’t read many retellings, but I’m thinking they should be a regular feature of mine. Enjoy!
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I really want to read By the Book; it sounds really good! I enjoyed The Winter Sister. I’ve never read anything by Carla Buckley, but I like the sound of the book, especially since it’s set on the Outer Banks, which is only a few hours away! Happy reading!
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Thanks, Stephanie, I got my first taste of Buckley’s books when I received a review copy, and I’m now a fan. But I haven’t read one of her books in a while. Looking forward to it.
Loving By the Book!
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I’ll definitely have to read one of her books! I hope you enjoy her latest! By the Book sounds like it’s good, so I’m glad you’re loving it!
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Not slogging but not racing through either as I’m busy with other things this week. I’m a bit behind with writing reviews as well. However, here’s my WWW link: https://whatcathyreadnext.wordpress.com/2019/01/16/www-wednesdays-16th-january-19/
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Thanks, Cathy, a week of busy things is a good one. Enjoy your reading.
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Jane Austen is stalking me so By the Book goes on the TBR. It looks excellent! A great collection of books as usual. Enjoy your week!
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Thanks, Molly, I am really enjoying By the Book.
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Those look like some great books! I haven’t actually heard of them, but they’ve got me intrigued! Happy reading!
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Thanks, Victoria, I’ve enjoyed them all, and I’m really loving By the Book. Have a great week.
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The Persuasion retelling looks tempting… what an unfortunate situation, having your ex as your boss. Love the cover!
Ronnie @ Paradise Found
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Thanks, Ronnie, I am loving this book.
Enjoy yours.
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All of these sounds so good. I have to add them all to my wishlist. Here’s my Wednesday post…
https://socratesbookreviews.blogspot.com/2019/01/cant-wait-wednesday-january-16th.html
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Thanks for visiting, Yvonne, I just finished By the Book, and it was a delightful read. Enjoy yours.
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By the Book sounds good, I’ll have to add that to my TBR!
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Thanks, Jen, I liked By the Book. It had some predictable elements, but since I enjoyed the characters, it was fun to immerse myself in their lives.
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It looks like you had a lot of great reads going on this past week! I hope next week is just as good!
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Thanks, Deanna, I am hoping to finish out the week enjoying every book. Have a great time with your books.
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I’ve seen The Liar’s Child mentioned somewhere else – I remember that description. Love the setting. Hope you enjoy it!
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Thanks, Teri, I am excited about reading The Liar’s Child…once I get my hands on it (in March).
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All are new to me…Title of your current read is so pretty 🙂
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Thanks, Fizah, I love that cover, too! Enjoy your reading.
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