Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you’re adding to your shelves, be it buying or borrowing. From ‘real’ books you’ve purchased, a book you’ve borrowed, a book you’ve been given or an e-book they can all be shared!
Just a few additions to the bookshelves this week all from NetGalley.
First up is Where They Found Her by Kimberly McCreight which I’ve seen good reviews of around the blogosphere. This is due to be published on 24 September 2015.
Blurb
The very worst crimes are those we commit against the ones we love
Motherhood hasn’t come at all easy for Molly Anderson. But she’s finally enjoying life as mother to five-year-old Ella and as Arts reporter for the small but respectable Ridgedale Reader. That is, until a body is found in the woods adjacent to Ridgedale University’s ivy-covered campus. This is a discovery that threatens to unearth secrets long buried by the town’s most powerful residents, and brings Molly to two women who are far more deeply connected than they have ever realised.
Where They Found Her is a riveting domestic thriller which offers a searing portrait of motherhood, marriage, class distinctions and the damage wrought by betrayal. NetGalley
Next is the second in Louise Smith series, Behind Closed Doors by Elizabeth Haynes. Having really enjoyed Under A Silent Moon this had been sat on my wishlist since publication in January this year but the lovely NetGalley have it on their site ready for the paperback release dated 8 October 2015.
‘To begin with, nothing was certain except her own terror . . .’
Ten years ago, fourteen-year-old Scarlett Rainsford vanished without a trace during a family holiday to Greece. Not being able to find Scarlett was one of the biggest regrets of DCI Louisa Smith’s career and when Scarlett is discovered back in her home town after all this time, Lou is determined to find out what happened to her and why she remained hidden for so long. Was she abducted or did she run away?
As Lou and her team delve deeper into Scarlett’s past, their investigation throws up more questions than it answers. But as they edge closer to the truth about what really went on behind closed doors, it is more sinister and disturbing than they had ever imagined. NetGalley
Lastly I have a copy of The Good Neighbor by Amy Sue Nathan which I have to confess was chosen in error… I thought it was the book with the same name by Beth Miller but this one sounds good too! This one is due to be published on 13 October 2015.
Blurb
Things are a little rough for Izzy Lane. Still reeling from the break-up of her marriage, the newly single mom moves back to the Philadelphia home she grew up in, five-year-old Noah in tow. The transition is difficult, but with the help of her best friends—and her elderly neighbor, Mrs. Feldman—Izzy feels like she’s stepping closer to her new normal. Until her ex-husband shows up with his girlfriend. That’s when Izzy invents a boyfriend of her own. And that’s when life gets complicated.
Blogging about her “new guy” provides Izzy with something to do when Noah’s asleep. What’s the harm in a few made-up stories? Then, her blog soars in popularity and she’s given the opportunity to moonlight as an online dating expert. How can she turn it down? But when her friends want to meet the mysterious “Mac,” someone online suspects Izzy’s a fraud, and a guy in-real-life catches her eye, Izzy realizes just how high the stakes are. That’s when Mrs. Feldman steps in, determined to show her neighbor the havoc that lies can wreak. If Izzy’s honest, she could lose everything, and everyone. Is the truth worth any cost? NetGalley
Any of these take your fancy or perhaps you’ve already read them?
What have you found to read this week? Please do share in the comments below
I haven’t heard of any of these but all three sound so good and right up my alley! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thank you for visiting 🙂
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Wow, I loved Where They Found Her, and have also enjoyed Elizabeth Haynes’s books, so Behind Closed Doors is also on my list. I have seen two other books named The Good Neighbor…but yours sounds better than the others I have seen. It is definitely going on my list.
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I think it was you that alerted me to Where They Found Her so thank you – The Good Neighbor does look interesting despite the confusion 😉
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The first sounds good. I tried reading The Goldfinch but just couldn’t get into it. I was going to try to read more of it but decided not to waste my time. So I returned that and then downloaded a young adult, s supernatural novel called Daughter of Smoke and Bone. As soon as I had started reading it, I was hooked. I picked up yesterday from the library two paperbacks that are historical romances. One blogger is a fan of this author and has always mentioned her so I finally decided to check the author out.
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You do have some fine books there, Cleo. I’m really drawn to Where They Found Her; it sounds like an interesting premise, and I’m always drawn to an academic setting. I’ll look forward to reading what you think of these books.
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Not sure about The Good Neighbour but would definitely give the other two a go.
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Thanks for the visit 🙂
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I really liked Where They Found Her. And I already have Behind Closed Doors – need to read that one. I had not heard about The Good Neighbor, but I can see that it might well be very good. Will add it to my list. A good crop here, Cleo! Enjoy!
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Thank you Kay – I’m quietly pleased with this week’s haul.
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They all sound like something I want to read!
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Excellent news!
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You need to hook yourself up to my Kindle and load me up! Great reviews and reading suggestions. I always use your blog when on Amazon or in Waterstones
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Aww *blush* thank you so much – that is one of the nicest comments I’ve ever had!
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Where They Found Her sounds really intriguing. thanks for sharing – enjoy!
-Lauren
http://www.shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com
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Thank you Lauren 🙂
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I’ve read and reviewed Behind Closed Doors. A couple of weeks before it was published I tweeted a news story from The Guardian featuring a true story of a girl that had been trafficked across Europe which Elizabeth picked up on. Megan’s true story was incredibly close to Elizabeth’s fictional story, so close that Elizabeth wrote this post http://www.elizabeth-haynes.com/971/closer-than-you-think/
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Thank you so much for sharing that link – fascinating and well worth reading! I’m looking forward to reading the book even more now.
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Oh, I enjoyed ‘Under a Silent Moon’ too and missed this one on NG! Must see if it’s still available… though how I’d fit it in between now and 8th Oct is beyond me… maybe I should wait for your review! 😉
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Haha well you can do that…
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Too late! Clicked! That’s two this week so far and it’s only Monday… stop!!!
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… ok I’ve stopped, for today 😉
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