Hosted by Lypsyy Lost & Found my Wednesday post gives you a taste of what I am reading this week. A similar meme is run by Taking on a World of Words
I have just finished reading Missing Pieces by Heather Gudenkauf which had me absolutely gripped!
To read the synopsis and some excerpts please see yesterday’s post
and now I’m reading Castles in the Air by Alison Ripley Cubitt and Molly Cubitt, a memoir and portrait of a mother.
Blurb
An eight-year-old child witnesses her mother’s secret and knows that from that moment life will never be the same.
After Molly, her mother dies, Alison uses her legacy to make a film about Molly’s relationship with a man she had known since she was a teenager. What hold did this man have over her mother? And what other secrets was her mother hiding?
Castles in the Air follows the life of Molly Ripley through the eyes of her daughter Alison. From Molly’s childhood in colonial Hong Kong and Malaya; wartime adventures as a rookie office girl in the far east outpost of Bletchley Park then as a young nurse in the city; tangled romance and marriage… to her challenging middle-age when demons from the past seem set to overwhelm her.
The writer in Alison can’t stop until she reveals the story of Molly’s past. But as a daughter, does she have the courage to face up to the uncomfortable truths of Molly’s seemingly ordinary life?
As she unravels the private self that Molly kept secret, Alison realises that she is trying to find herself through her mother’s story. By trying to make sense of the past, can she move on with her future?
Honest yet unsentimental and told with abundant love and compassion, this is a profoundly moving portrait of a woman’s life, hopes and dreams. We learn not only about Molly, but about mothers and daughters, secrets and love. A story for readers struggling to come to terms with the trauma of losing loved ones. NetGalley
Next I am planning on finally getting around to reading In Bitter Chill by Sarah Ward, previously known to me through her blog Crimepieces
Blurb
Bampton, Derbyshire, January 1978. Two girls go missing: Rachel Jones returns, Sophie Jenkins is never found. Thirty years later: Sophie Jenkins’s mother commits suicide.
Rachel Jones has tried to put the past behind her and move on with her life. But news of the suicide re-opens old wounds and Rachel realises that the only way she can have a future is to finally discover what really happened all those years ago.
This is a story about loss and family secrets, and how often the very darkest secrets are those that are closest to you. Amazon
What have you chosen to read this week? Have you read any of these?
These books look particularly gripping! I hope that you enjoy them. 🙂
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Thank you Chrissi 🙂
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I’m still reading the books I was reading last week – they are both long! I’ve read In Bitter Chill -it’s very good. I’m sure it will be on my list of favourites at the end of the year. I hope you enjoy it too. And there is to be a sequel, A Fragile Spring, which will be published later this year.
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Ooh good to know that I’m going to be in time to read the sequel to In Bitter Chill – I’ve wanted to read this one ever since it was published.
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Missing Pieces sounds like a book I’d enjoy so I’ve added it to my wishlist after reading about it on your blog. In Bitter Chill is a brilliant read, I read it a while ago now and could not put it down – I really hope that you enjoy it as much as I did.
Here’s my week in books:
https://rathertoofondofbooks.wordpress.com/2016/03/02/www-wednesday-2nd-march/
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I’ve heard nothing but praise for In Bitter Chill and have wanted to read it since it was published – so I’m really looking forward to it! Thanks for visiting and leaving your link 🙂
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Another two books I haven’t heard of, sigh! But I have read and did enjoy In Bitter Chill.
As for my own reading (I am too lazy to bother to write a full blog post, as you can see, which is why I always comment on yours instead, apologies): I’ve just finished ‘Six Four’, a Japanese police procedural (more police politics than mystery, to my mind). I am currently engrossed in Pascal Garnier’s Too Close to the Edge. And I very much look forward to reading and reviewing Mrs. P’s Crime Fiction in German – a massive academic tome!
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Oh my goodness Marina that last book sounds challenging – I’m in awe. I have one Pascal Garnier to read but I don’t think I’ve come across Too Close to the Edge… yet! I love and am honoured that you comment on my post!
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Sounds like Missing Pieces comes highly recommended; another one to add to the wish list 😉
Here’s my WWW – http://bookboodle.co.uk/2016/03/02/www-wednesday-march-2nd
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It gets my recommendation Lindsay 🙂
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There seem to be quite a few books around at the moment about two girls going missing and only one coming back… or that could just be my imagination! I hope you enjoy In Bitter Chill 🙂
Here’s my WWW: https://clairehuston.wordpress.com/2016/03/02/www-wednesday-2nd-march-2016/
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I have to admit I’ve read a few books with a similar synopsis but amazingly haven’t read any! Thanks for visiting and leaving your link 🙂
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I’ve read In Bitter Chill so I’m looking forward to seeing what you think. I’ve a feature with Alison due on my blog soon too.
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Yes I have a feeling I’m going to enjoy In Bitter Chill – that is so exciting about Alison – I will definitely be popping by for that!
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You always have an interesting list…..happy reading! 🙂
I am participating after a really long time here- https://dreamzandclouds.wordpress.com/2016/03/02/this-week-in-books-vol-8/
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Thank you and it is lovely to see your books on a Wednesday once more 🙂
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thanks Cleo! 🙂
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I added Missing Pieces to my wishlist yesterday after your post. In Bitter Chill sounds gripping, here comes another addition to my TBR !
Here is my week in books 🙂 https://chocolatenwafflesblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/02/this-week-in-books-march-2nd-2016/
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That’s brilliant news – I hope you enjoy it if you get to it! In Bitter Chill has had some great reviews, I’m really looking forward to reading it.
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Oh, so glad you’re going to be reading In Bitter Chill, Cleo! I think you’re going to love it. Of course, I’m biased, I admit. But still, I really think it’s a fine novel.
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I keep seeing Heather Gudenkauf popping up in my recommendations and I’m fairly certain I have one lurking in the deepest darkest depths of my kindle but don’t think I’ve read any yet. I really should try one as they seem to get great reviews.
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I’m still read MISSING PIECES. I’m at 56% on my Kindle. Really liking it. I just haven’t had much reading time. CASTLES IN THE AIR looks good and I also have a copy of IN BITTER CHILL that I haven’t picked up yet. Look forward to hearing what you thought about all of these when you finish. 🙂
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In Bitter Chill sounds really good! I hope you enjoy it! Here’s my post. Happy reading!
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I loved Missing Pieces…and I am intrigued by the other two books, especially In Bitter Chill. Thanks for sharing!
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No I haven’t read any of them. I really like the cover for Missing Pieces.
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In Bitter Chill sounds good, it’s always about secrets isn’t it. 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed Missing Pieces, I did expect more from it to be honest.
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I’m glad you enjoyed ‘Missing Pieces’ so much. I love a gripping tale. Happy reading!
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I ordered IN BITTER CHILL last week. Sounds really good!
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In Bitter Chill sounds really good. Hope you are having a good reading week!
-Lauren
http://www.shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com
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Glad to hear Missing Pieces is good, as I think I’m taking part in a blog tour for it, awaiting confirmation! Castles In The Air sounds intriguing – and I think you’ll enjoy In Bitter Chill. It’s done really well, which is great news for Sarah.
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Castles in the Air just looks and sounds SO good. If only I hadn’t started this TBR Jar!
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