I’ve had a few interesting books arrive recently and wanted to post about them and see if you’ve heard of these too.
Too Close to Breathe by Olivia Kiernan. From Kirkus Reviews: “A Dublin detective fresh off a case that nearly killed her delves into what looks like a suicide but soon blossoms into a web of murder.” I love a detective who is also battling her own demons while cracking a case. I actually started this one last night so I’ll keep you posted on how it goes!
Dayfall by Michael David Ares. From the book blurb: “In the near future, patches of the northern hemisphere have been shrouded in years of darkness from a nuclear winter, and the water level has risen in the North Atlantic. The island of Manhattan has lost its outer edges to flooding and is now ringed by a large seawall.” I have not read any dystopian fiction in a while so I’m glad I have this one for when the mood strikes.
The Diamond Setter by Moshe Sakal. From Kirkus Reviews: “A kaleidoscopic journey into the Middle East of the present and the not-so-distant past, told through the overlapping stories of characters whose intertwining lives revolve around the fate of a rare and storied diamond.” This is a the first novel translated into English by this writer so I’m excited to check it out.
Trick by Domenico Starnone. From Publishers Weekly: “Starnone’s astute and emotionally precise novel follows famed illustrator Daniele Mallarico as he returns to his childhood home in Naples at the request of his daughter, Betta.” I almost chose this one last night.
The Reluctant Fortune-Teller by Keziah Frost. From the book blurb: “Norbert Zelenka has always lived life on the sidelines. It’s why at seventy-three years old he’s broke and alone except for the company of a Chihuahua. But when “Carlotta’s Club”—three strong-willed seniors with plenty of time on their hands—decide to make Norbert their latest project, he reluctantly agrees to their scheme: establishing himself as the town’s fortune-teller. Soon his life begins changing in unexpected ways.” It sounds like a fun story, right?
So those are my latest new books. Have you heard of any of these and what do you think? Which one would you start with first?
I’m not sure if I’ve heard of any of these, but several look like ones I’d pick up. Enjoy your reading, Iliana!
I haven’t read any of these, but they all appeal in different ways. I think I’d start with The Reluctant Fortune-Teller because I need more light, amusing, fun books to counteract the real world right now.
Haven’t heard any of those and I hope you’ll enjoy reading them all. Looking forward to your reviews, Iliana. 🙂
Looks like you’ve got some good reading to look forward to! I don’t think I’d heard of any of them.
Dayfall sounds really good to me! 🙂
They all look good especially Trick. Enjoy whichever you choose next. 🙂
Oh, Dayfall sounds intriguing.
All of these sound like they will be good. The Reluctant Fortune-Teller is one my radar as well.
What a lovely pile of books. Lucky you to get the Sakal early–it is on my wishlist and I am looking forward to it. The Starnone looks good, too! Enjoy your bounty!