My nightstand is pretty crowded right now with several books in progress and I want to mention three books that recently joined the already overflowing stack. These are so good and I am so excited it’s almost the weekend because I hope to make some progress in them.
Daisy In Chains by Sharon Bolton. I’ve enjoyed quite a few books by this author and this one is no exception so far. In this standalone, a charismatic and handsome doctor is in prison convicted of murdering several women. He claims he is innocent and now he wants Maggie Rose, a notorious defense attorney, to write his story.
I’m reading this book during my lunch break and it’s hard to put it away and get back to work. I don’t believe the convicted killer but I also have some questions about Maggie and her background. If the killer didn’t actually kill those girls then who did? Talk about suspense!
Equally intriguing is my other read Confessions by Kanae Minato. A teacher confronts her students with the knowledge that she is aware that two of them killed her daughter. Instead of going to the authorities she will exact her own revenge.
This book has received several awards and I can already see why. Perhaps what has been the most chilling aspect of this book is that it’s not just a crime novel about adults but of an adult making children pay for their behavior.
Finally to come off of a suspenseful edge from these books I’ve also started Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen. Who doesn’t already know the story of the Dashwoods? I have watched the film version with Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet many times, my mom is a huge fan of the film, but had never picked up the book. I’m thoroughly enjoying reading this and can only wonder why I waited so long to open the book.
Anyway, these are the reads I plan to savor this weekend. Hope you have a great weekend and let me know what book you plan to enjoy!
Sounds like a fun weekend reading these books. I own the first, but have not read it yet. The second sounds really good. Will look forward to hearing your final thoughts on it. And the third – my favorite of Jane Austen’s books. Love it.
Sounds like a good weekend ahead… I just love Sense and Sensibility!
I have too many books on the go, too! lol I really need to finish a few before starting anymore. lol
Yay for Sense and Sensibility! I don’t think I will ever be able to read the book again without thinking of chickens 🙂
Jane is always a good go-to! And she always stands up to a reread. 🙂
Oh DO enjoy Sense and Sensibility! I think that is truly one of the very best book to film adaptions with Emma Thompson.
I love Sense and Sensibility! I wish I could read on my lunch break, but most of the time I don’t have a break. If I could hide somewhere I might try it, but I think I’d feel guilty!
EEK! I really, really need to read Daisy in Chains myself. Especially since I just saw that she has another book releasing in just a few short months- I am falling behind as I already have two of her books on my TBR list. It sounds like you have some really great reading ahead of you- enjoy!
I can’t wait to hear what you’ll think of Daisy in Chains. I understand she’ll have a new book out soon and I can’t wait for it to release.
Hope you’ve an enjoyable weekend and happy reading! 🙂
I’ve read two books by Bolton and want to pick up Daisy in Chains. I heard it was one of her better ones. I haven’t heard of your second book and I will admit, I have never read Sense and Sensibility! No time like the present! I just love how very eclectic your selections are. You’re not afraid to follow your heart when reading.
I have yet to read Sense and Sensibility, but it’s on my classics list! I really want to read that one. I am glad you are liking Confessions. I really liked that one–it sure was dark, but so good!
Kay – Oh that’s great. So far my favorite Jane Austen has been Persuasion but this will after I read this one, I don’t know. So far I’m loving it!
Joann@Lakeside Musing – Isn’t it a wonderful story. I’m so anxious to see how the movie differs from the book.
Kailana – I always say I’m not going to start a new book and then boom, I do!
Stefanie – Can you believe that even I thought about your Dashwoods! haha.
Jenclair – I know right? So wonderful to have her books.
Care – I’m glad you think it was a good adaptation. So far I feel like it is too!
Lisa – I only have a 30 minute lunch break and typically I would get caught up on emails but I’m trying to spend a bit less time on the screen so I’m making sure I have my Kindle with me!
Samantha – You will love Daisy In Chains! I hope you can get to it.
Meldoy – I remember you really enjoyed it and I did too. Will try to do a quick write up soon.
Rita@View From My Books – It really is good. I have read a lot of her books and find them all to be good thrillers but this one in particular really had me guessing.
Literary Feline – S&S has been on my shelves forever so I’m glad I finally started it. With your classic challenge this may be a good time to pick it up too!