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
At the moment I am reading Play Dead by Angela Marsons
You can read the synopsis and an extract for this book in yesterday’s postpost
I have just finished Don’t You Cry by Mary Kubica which will be published on 19 May 2016 by Mira UK.
Blurb
In downtown Chicago, a young woman named Esther Vaughan disappears from her apartment without a trace. A haunting letter addressed to My Dearest is found among her possessions, leaving her friend and roommate Quinn Collins to wonder where Esther is and whether or not she’s the person Quinn thought she knew.
Meanwhile, in a small Michigan harbour town an hour outside Chicago, a mysterious woman appears in the quiet coffee shop where 18 year old Alex Gallo works as a dishwasher. He is immediately drawn to her charm and beauty, but what starts as an innocent crush quickly spirals into something far more dark and sinister.
As Quinn searches for answers about Esther, and Alex is drawn further under the stranger’s spell, Mary Kubica takes readers on a taut and twisted rollercoaster ride that builds to a stunning conclusion. NetGalley
Next up is The Accidental Life of Greg Millar by Aimee Alexander which I was lucky enough to receive from the author.
Blurb
Lucy Arigho’s first encounter with Greg Millar is far from promising, but she soon realises he possesses a charm that is impossible to resist. Just eight whirlwind weeks after their first meeting, level-headed career girl Lucy is seriously considering his pleas to marry him and asking herself if she could really be stepmother material.
But before Lucy can make a final decision about becoming part of Greg’s world, events plunge her right into it. On holiday in the South of France, things start to unravel. Her future stepchildren won’t accept her, the interfering nanny resents her, and they’re stuck in a heat wave that won’t let up. And then there’s Greg. His behaviour becomes increasingly bizarre and Lucy begins to wonder whether his larger-than-life personality hides something darker—and whether she knows him at all. Amazon
What are you reading this week? Don’t be shy, do share!
I like Mary Kubica a lot, so look forward to hearing what you thought of this latest book. I’ve been reading a lot lately, as there is nothing much else I can do online (I wish I could say I was writing a lot, but all this internet malarkey has been a bit stressful and requiring lots of phone calls, in-person visits etc.). I’ve just finished a little French curiosity: Frederique Dard ‘Bird in a Cage’. I am currently reading Epiphany Jones by Michael Grothaus, which is shocking, in your face, with salacious humour, quite different from anything I’ve read recently. And next up is a French crime novel by Olivier Norek, who recently won a prize in Lyon, and is a former policeman.
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I can’t imagine how I’d cope without the internet long-term so I sympathise with you! It sounds as though you have some great reads – sometimes something totally different to your recent reads is just what’s needed!
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The Accidental Life of Greg Millar sounds like more my sort of thing. Not too stressful! 😉 And the blurb makes me think of Rebecca a little, which is a good start. I hope you enjoy it and I’ll look out for your review.
Here’s my WWW: https://clairehuston.wordpress.com/2016/05/11/www-wednesday-11th-may-2016/
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It does have echoes of Rebecca doesn’t it. Thanks for visiting and sharing your link 🙂
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The Accidental Life of Greg Millar sounds really intriguing. Is it a thriller? (The first part of the blurb sounds romance-y, but then it seems to take a darker turn).
Here’s my WWW post this week: https://keysandopenmind.wordpress.com/2016/05/11/www-and-wippet-wednesday-11-may-2016/
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To be honest I’m not entirely sure – I think it gets quite dark though…. Thanks for visiting and leaving your link 🙂
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I’ve just started Don’t You Cry so would be interested to know what you thought of it. Have you posted a review?
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I’m part of the blog tour for Don’t You Cry so my review won’t be up until nearer the end of the month,,,
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Don’t You Cry does sound intriguing, Cleo! And The Accidental… makes me wonder if we ever really know others at all – even other others in our inner circles. Sounds interesting and I’ll be looking forward to your reviews of both.
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As you know Margot the question around how well we know someone is something that fascinates me and both these books have strong elements of those types of questions.
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I’ve seen a lot about Don’t You Cry so I hope it’s living up to the hype! Happy reading!
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It is good although I didn’t find myself quite as enthusiastic as her previous two books…. some storylines appeal more than others to us all though.
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I wan’t to read Don’t You Cry. It seems to be showing up a lot. I hope it was a good read. Happy Reading 🙂
Here is mine: https://beyondopinionssite.wordpress.com/2016/05/11/www-wednesday-may-11-2016/
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Yes Don’t You Cry was very enjoyable – I’ve been a bit caught up in real life to spend too much time reading this week 😦 Thanks for visiting and leaving your link.
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I LOVED Don’t You Cry…and I’m eager to find out more about the others. Thanks for sharing….and have a great week!
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I hope you have a great week too – a bit slow on the reading front here at the moment 😦 life is interfering!
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Have I mentioned that I love your blog’s new look? Especially this comment section hehe. Happy reading! http://www.curious-daisy.com/www-wednesdays/www-wednesday-may-11-2016/
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Thank you Daisy – it was a bit of a whim but I am so pleased with it – yes the envelope makes me smile!
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‘Don’t You Cry’ looks really good! I hope you enjoyed it. I’m currently reading ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’. Have a wonderful week!
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Don’t You Cry was a great read although sadly I have been really busy and not able to get stuck in the way I like to.
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I really need to read something by Mary Kubica. I heard her speak on a panel last fall, and her books sound great. Thanks for sharing. Hope you have a great week of reading!
-Lauren
http://www.shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com
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You should she is a great writer who comes up with original ideas, this latest is no different. I hope your reading well goes well too Lauren!
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I have Don’t You Cry as my next read. I have seen Angela M series all over the blogosphere, definitely will read the 1st one soon.
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BTW, love this envelope for comments look. Great nice new touches
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Thank you Marcee – I was just experimenting when I came across this theme and then I couldn’t resist – I feel like I’ve had a spring-clean/makeover! Angela Marsons’ books are great you really should try one
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The Accidental Life of Greg Millar has both an exquisite cover and a very promising blurb. I love books toying with the idea of how much we can know someone. Mary Kubica needs to be on my next book shopping spree, I am getting more curious with every mention of her books.
Happy reading 🙂
Here is my slow week in books https://chocolatenwafflesblog.wordpress.com/2016/05/11/this-week-in-books-may-11th-2016/
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Don’t You Cry sounds really interesting and I hope you are enjoying Play Dead!
Happy reading! Here’s my WWW.
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Play Dead, I think, though the Aimee Alexander sounds as if it might be a bit of lighter fun – always hard to know from the blurb though, so I’ll wait to hear what you think…
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I like the sound of the Accidental Life of Greg Miller and the cover is very eye catching. I’d read all three books on your list to be honest.
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I’m reading Serafina and the Black Cloak; my 8 year old bought this at Book Fair after seeing it talked about on a video. She was so excited and I’m so proud of her b/c it is her first big girl book as there are no pictures included in the text. I’m really enjoying it. The opening chapter is spooky! I think fan of Neil Gaiman would like it. I’m also reading Eligible, the modern version of Pride and Prejudice. The chapters have me zippin’ along.
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Another great selection this week Cleo, particularly interested in the Greg Millar (and not just because it’s a gorgeous cover!
Here’s my day late WWW – https://bookboodle.wordpress.com/2016/05/11/www-wednesday-may-11th
p.s loving the new look 🙂
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