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• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?
I am currently reading The Mysterious Affair at Castaway House by Stephanie Lam
Blurb
It’s 1965 and eighteen year-old Rosie Churchill has run away to the beautiful but run-down Castaway House in the seaside town of Helmstone. But when she uncovers a scandal locked away in the walls of the old house, she soon comes to realise that neither her own troubled past nor that of the house will stay buried for long. . .
In 1924 fresh-faced Robert Carver comes to Castaway House to spend a languid summer in the company of his much wealthier cousin, Alec Bray. But the Brays are a damaged family, with damaging secrets. And little does Robert know that his world is about to change for ever.
As Rosie begins to learn more about Robert, the further she is drawn into the mysterious history of the house, and their stories, old and new, entwine. NetGalley
I have just finished The Sea Garden by Deborah Lawrenson, a historical novel told in three separate parts which are cleverly drawn together for a fantastic finale.
Click on the book cover to read my review
Next I am going to read Because She Loves Me by Mark Edwards after really enjoying, and book-pushing The Magpies by the same author, I have high hopes for this one.
Blurb
When Andrew Sumner meets beautiful, edgy Charlie, he is certain his run of bad luck has finally come to an end.
But as the two of them embark on an intense affair, Andrew wonders if his grasp on reality is slipping. Items go missing in his apartment. Somebody appears to be following him. And as misfortune and tragedy strike his friends and loved ones, Andrew is forced to confront the frightening truth…
Is Charlie really the girl of his dreams – or the woman of his nightmares? NetGalley
Please share your reads for the week with me in the comments below.
Ooh Because She Loves Me looks so good! I hope you enjoy it and the rest of your reading this week.
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Thank you Chrissi – you too!
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I am really liking the look of Because She Loves Me! Can’t wait for your review, here’s my link for the week http://bibliobeth.com/2014/09/03/www-wednesday-51/
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Thanks for leaving your link – I loved The Magpies so much and this one sounds really promising.
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Because she loves me sounds great! Here’s mine: http://ofbooksandbookthoughts.blogspot.com/2014/09/www-wednesday-sept-3.html
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It does look like a great read doesn’t it? Thank you for leaving your link 🙂
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Love the look of The Mysterious Affair!
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I’m completely gripped by this one, quite a few mysteries to keep the plot moving along 🙂
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Cleo – I’m quite keen to read …Castaway House. It sounds terrific. And Because She Loves Me sounds like a great psychological thriller. I’ll be really interested in your thoughts on it when you’ve read it.
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…Castaway House has really got me hooked, there are a number of mysteries going on which keeps me turning those pages. I loved The Magpies which was Mark Edwards first solo book (he normally writes with Louise Voss) so I think this will get me back in the seat of the psychological again.
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you have two books with excellent covers! i’m personally interested in The Sea Garden. I’ve never tried historical novel before. Maybe this one is worth a try.
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The Sea Garden is a great read, the three characters live very different lives even though Marthe and Iris are in the same time period. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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Because she Loves me sounds good! Here’s my list http://hollykerr.ca/www-wednesday-im-reading-4/ . Happy Reading this week!!
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Thank you Holly – I’m really looking forward to Because She Loves Me as I loved The Magpies by the same author. Thanks for leaving your link 🙂
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Those all look very interesting! Here’s my three W’s: http://darcysbookblog.wordpress.com/2014/09/03/www-wednesdays-sept-3/
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Thank you 🙂
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Another vote for Because She Loves Me – sounds suitably terrifying…!!!
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Yay – I’m so looking forward to getting back to something terrifying after two tamer books in a row 😉
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wow, the cover for The Mysterious Affair at Castaway House looks mysterious enough for me! enjoy reading! Here’s mine for this week: http://abookwormontheloose.wordpress.com/2014/09/03/www-september/
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Thank you Arianne, it has got me hooked there is some great stories to be told in this one. Thanks for leaving your link. 🙂
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Lam’s book is on my wish list. I haven’t heard of the other ones. Hope you’re enjoying your books.
If you have time, I would appreciate a visit at http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2014/09/wwwwednesdays.html
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The Mysterious Affair at Castaway House has been a great find, I’m really enjoying the range of mysteries between the pages. Thanks for leaving your link.
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Love the cover of The Mysterious Affair at Castaway House. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
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You’re welcome 🙂
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I am definitely feeling the vintage vibe from The Mysterious Affair at Castaway House. I have a soft spot for Art Deco 1920s font…!
Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog 🙂 I am fairly new to blogging, and it is very appreciated!
body-in-the-library.blogspot.com
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Welcome to blogging! Although this book is more about the mysteries than the time period it is an excellent read and I do love the cover!
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I think Because She Loves Me sounds quite fascinating. And I really love that cover!! Thanks for sharing – hope you enjoy all your reads.
-lauren
http://www.shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com
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I’m hoping it is going to be as good as The Magpies!
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you have got some interesting books as always ……happy reading! 🙂
Here is mine –
http://dreamzandclouds.wordpress.com/2014/09/04/www-wednesday-vol-29/
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Thank you 🙂
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I know we’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but The Sea Garden *looks* fantastic. Now I’m off to check out your review.
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It is beautiful isn’t it? I hope you liked the review. 🙂
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The first and third book intrigue me enough to add them to my TBR.
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Imagine if objects and other items around us could talk about what they’ve witnessed over the years. And what drives a person to obsession? The human mind is complex and we still have yet to have a complete understanding of how it works.
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The Mysterious Affair at Castaway House is a great read on many different levels which I think I wide range of readers will enjoy. Obsession as you say is borne out of a troubled mind, one set of circumstances will cause different people to react in a totally different manner, I think this is why it is such a rich source for fiction writers.
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