I recently went to return some library books which of course also means check out some books right? You know sometimes I know I won’t get to these books before they are due (even after I renew them a couple of times) but I like checking them out a bit more at home and often they’ll end up on my TBR list. So here’s a quick look at what I got:
The Devil’s Sanctuary by Marie Hermanson. A Swedish thriller about twin brothers who trade places only one ends up trapped in a psychiatric facility. Definitely no sanctuary this place!
Small Hand and Dolly by Susan Hill. Two haunting stories featuring old Edwardian mansions and a beautiful doll. Susan Hill wrote one of my favorite ghost stories, The Woman in Black, so I can’t wait to read this book.
The Silence of the Wave by Gianrico Carofiglio. Another novel about psychiatrists but this one is about a former undercover agent coming to terms with memories of his father and his work.
Have you read any of these? What did you think?
Not only have I not read them, I’ve never heard of them! The Devil’s Sanctuary sounds intriguing. Good luck. I’m in a reading slump these days and hope to finish one book before Christmas! 😉
I read “Dolly” a few months ago. It’s chillingly creepy, the kind of book to be read on a stormy night. I read it sitting in the garden on a sunny August afternoon and still enjoyed it though 🙂
New titles to me, but The Devil’s Sanctuary sounds intriguing!
I’m glad I am not the only one who checks out library books knowing that I am not likely to read all (maybe even most?) of them! I have seven books waiting for me…hopefully will get there before the end of the week to pick them up. These are all new to me, but I have one of Carofiglio’s older books on my pile.
I haven’t read any of these but The Devil’s Sanctuary sure sounds good! I hope you enjoy all of these 🙂
The Devil’s Sanctuary does look good. You know it seems the library is and endless loop. Every time I go there to return books, I wind up with more…lol.
Happy reading!
Les in NE – Well you’ve had your hands full so I can understand that reading has taken a backseat! Hope you are able to find some time to relax and with a good book 🙂
Laura – Oh I’m glad to hear that! I love a good creepy read and I’m excited about this one 🙂
Jenclair – It does sound good right? It’s supposed to be a bestselling thriller in Europe.
Danielle – Haha… I try not to check out too many books as I feel a bit guilty but I just want to check out a bit more about the book at home. Can’t wait to hear what books were waiting for you!
Samantha – I hope I can get to these before they are due but it’s going to be tough!
Bookworm – It is an endless loop! You are so right. It’s so fun to check out new books isn’t it.
I haven’t heard of these either! I’ve been trying to use the library more often but I’ve found I’m not very good with that two week window. I do have two books out now and hopefully I can get to them before they’re due back! Hope you enjoy this! And I loved seeing your pictures from the TX Bookfest. Glad you were able to go–hopefully I’ll be able to make it one day again.
I like Susan Hill’s ghost stories too – especially the exceptional Woman In Black. She is an interesting writer. Her 1972 short novel I’m the King Of the Castle is one of the best novels about the dynamic of bullying I have read. Hill’s Simon Serrailler crime novels are a bit patchy but do give a very convincing picture of “the way we live now”- at least if you are affluent and living in the Home counties.