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?
CURRENTLY READING: The Perfect Guests, by Emma Rous
The USA Today bestselling author of The Au Pair returns with another delicious, twisty novel—about a grand estate with many secrets, an orphan caught in a web of lies, and a young woman playing a sinister game.
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BOOKS READ & REVIEWED SINCE LAST POST OF 2/9/21:
The Push, by Claire McGowan
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Strawberry Shortcake Murder, by Joanne Fluke
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EAGERLY ANTICIPATING: That Summer, by Jennifer Weiner, a book that will be released on May 11, 2021.
Synopsis: Daisy Shoemaker can’t sleep. With a thriving cooking business, full schedule of volunteer work, and a beautiful home in the Philadelphia suburbs, she should be content. But her teenage daughter can be a handful, her husband can be distant, her work can feel trivial, and she has lots of acquaintances, but no real friends. Still, Daisy knows she’s got it good. So why is she up all night?
While Daisy tries to identify the root of her dissatisfaction, she’s also receiving misdirected emails meant for a woman named Diana Starling, whose email address is just one punctuation mark away from her own. While Daisy’s driving carpools, Diana is chairing meetings. While Daisy’s making dinner, Diana’s making plans to reorganize corporations. Diana’s glamorous, sophisticated, single-lady life is miles away from Daisy’s simpler existence. When an apology leads to an invitation, the two women meet and become friends. But, as they get closer, we learn that their connection was not completely accidental. Who IS this other woman, and what does she want with Daisy?
From the manicured Main Line of Philadelphia to the wild landscape of the Outer Cape, written with Jennifer Weiner’s signature wit and sharp observations, That Summer is a story about surviving our pasts, confronting our futures, and the sustaining bonds of friendship.
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That was my week. What did yours look like?
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These are some great books. Check out my post: https://thebibliophilicworld.wordpress.com/2021/02/17/www-wednesdays-17-02-2021/
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Thanks, Priya, even with only two read, I felt satisfied with my books. Enjoy yours.
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‘That Summer’ looks and sounds great. I haven’t read anything by Weiner in quite a long time. Thanks for putting this one on my radar. Have a wonderful week.
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Thanks, Diana, I read a memoir of Weiner’s last year, and realized how I need to read more from her. Enjoy yours.
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I really want to read The Push, great review!
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Thanks, Jen, I read TWO books this year called The Push…and loved both of them. Enjoy yours.
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The Perfect Guests definitely sounds intriguing! Have a great reading week 🙂
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Thanks, Lola, it is interesting so far. Enjoy yours.
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Never too early to be thinking ahead to summer, is it, even if only in book form?
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Thanks, Cathy, and since the weeks and months seem to fly by, it won’t be long! Enjoy!
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That Summer sounds really intriguing. The same thing happens with me concerning emails. I have a number in my address and many senders forget to add it – I always wondered what the other recipient thought about them. Happy Reading! https://teripolen.com/2021/02/17/www-wednesday-what-am-i-reading-amreading-50/
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Thanks, Teri, the situations in books can be so fascinating and realistic. Enjoy your reading.
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I haven’t read anything by Weiner in forever, and since the temperature here in Chicago is in the single digits, maybe picking up a summer book would be respite.
I’m reading an ancient (1924) Agatha Christie: The Man in the Brown Suit. I mention it because you’re the one who turned me on to Confessions on the 7:45. This one begins with a murder at a train station and then takes us onboard an oceanliner to find the killer. Public transportation is such a great way to bring characters together, isn’t it?
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Thanks, Gal, I agree that books set on public transportation can be fascinating. I’ll keep an eye out for The Man in the Brown Suit, especially since reading Agatha Christie is a goal for this year.
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I didn’t know Jennifer Weiner has a new book coming… thanks for the heads up!
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I was pleasantly surprised to learn about the upcoming book, and immediately pre-ordered it. I hope we enjoy it, JoAnn.
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The Strawberry Shortcake Murder sounds like a fun read. I love the cover.
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Thanks, Deanna, it was just the book I needed last week!
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That summer sounds good!
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I agree, Mira. Enjoy your books!
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I haven’t read Jennifer Weiner’s books in a long time. This one sounds really good.
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I think so, too, Yvonne. After reading Weiner’s memoir last year, I renewed my interest in following her books.
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Great books this week. Happy reading.
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I saw The Au Pair last year and I was curious about it then, and The Perfect Guests sounds just as interesting. I need to try out Emma Rous’ books sometime. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Julie Anna, I am also curious about The Au Pair.
The Perfect Guests is interesting, but moves along pretty slowly. I hope it picks up!
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Ooh, yes! I wonder if it’s setting the stage and then things pick up. Hopefully so!
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Oh, yes, things definitely picked up!
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I love the cover for That Summer! I really want to read The Push! Have a great week.
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So do I, Leslie, and can’t wait to get my hands on it. I also enjoyed The Push, both of the books by that title.
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Strawberry Shortcake Murder looks really cute (and sounds oddly delicious until that last part!). Enjoy your reading!
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Thanks, Sammie, I got another delicious book from the same author, with an equally delicious title! Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder. Enjoy!
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