If you follow me on Instagram you’ve probably saw a recent photo of a book haul. I think I’ve mentioned that my reading has been all over the place this year but I still manage to add books to my wishlist and to my shelves! So I did a bit of book shopping and here’s what I got:
Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara. I first heard about this mystery on the Read or Dead podcast and it sounds like a wonderful mystery set in India.
The Vanishing Museum in the Rue Mistral by M.L. Longworth. A mystery set in the world of art in France. What’s not to love?
Twenty After Midnight by Daniel Galera; translated by Julia Sanches. A Brazilian novel featuring three friends reconnecting in their thirties and exploring how their lives have not met their expectations of their twenties.
A Burning by Megha Majumdar. Jivan is a Muslim girl from the slums, determined to move up in life, who is accused of executing a terrorist attack on a train because of a careless comment on Facebook. This sounds like captivating premise.
Everybody’s Son by Thrity Umrigar. The story of a young, adopted African American child as he grows, rises, falls and finds himself along the way. I’ve really enjoyed a couple of other books by this author so I have high expectations for this one.
Daughters of Sparta by Claire Heywood. A tale of secrets, love, and tragedy from the women behind mythology’s most devastating war, the infamous Helen and her sister Klytemnestra. After reading Circe earlier this year it’s revived my interest in mythology big time.
Dracul by Darce Stoker & J.D. Barker. I figured I needed to get a head start on my R.I.P. potential reads. This is the prequel to Dracula by Bram Stoker. Sounds exciting!
The Street by Ann Petry. The poignant story of Lutie Johnson, a young black woman, and her spirited struggle to raise her son amid the violence, poverty, and racial dissonance of Harlem in the late 1940s.
The Weekend by Charlotte Wood. Four older women have a lifelong friendship and now three of them women, now in their seventies, reunite for one last, life-changing weekend in the beach house of their late friend.
That’s a big stack and now to try to fit them in my shelves. Let me know what you think of these books and if there are some you’ve read and recommend.
Iliana, that is quite a big book haul. So happy you got these new books and I hope you enjoy each of them. No, I haven’t read any of them – as yet. LOL
Great haul! I read The Street last summer and definitely recommend it. Everybody’s Son has been on my list for a long time. Good luck working your way through the stack.
Kay – I did go a bit overboard didn’t I? Well, this actually was part of my bloggiversary book haul and got some great deals so I couldn’t help it. Hope these turn out to be great reads!
Joann @ Gulfside Musing – I bet I read your review and that’s why I added it to my wishlist! At the rate I’m reading who knows when I’ll get to these but I’ll have fun trying no doubt!
I loved Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line! It’s an amazing story. Happy reading all your lovely new books. 😀
I’m interested in both The Weekend (I have three “besties” here in my neighborhood, so it sounds like my kind of read) and Everybody’s Son (I enjoy Umrigar’s books). Thanks for bringing these to my attention. Enjoy!
Lark – I’m so glad to hear that. The story just sounds so interesting!
Lesley – I know what you mean. I think that appeals to me so much too because my best friends are from high school and we try to do little trips (well before COVID!) so I just find this a relatable scene. Hope you get to check out both books!
Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line was a great read yet a sad one. Hope you enjoy all the books and happy reading! 🙂