Gotta make room on the bookshelves for more new arrivals. Some of these were unexpected surprises and others I knew were coming. I try to not ask for too many Advance Review Copies, but sometimes it’s hard to say no. I’m sure you understand what I mean. Anyway, let’s get to it, here they are:
Bone by Yrsa Daley-Ward. This is a poetry collection navigating the oft competing worlds of religion and desire, to balancing society’s expectations with the raw experience of being a woman in the world. I love to discover new poets so I’m excited to read this collection.
Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay. This is the anniversary edition of a novel detailing the story of three girls who disappear after an afternoon picnic. I’ve heard of this before and think I’ve seen the film but it’ll be great to read the story I think.
Different Class by Joanne Harris. A dark, psychological suspense tale in the tradition of Patricia Highsmith about a sociopathic young outcast at an antiquated prep school and the curmudgeonly Latin teacher who uncovers his dangerous secret. Doesn’t this sound fabulous? I’ve loved several other books by Joanne Harris so I’m excited about this one.
The Brightest Sun by Adrienne Benson. Leona, an isolated American anthropologist, births a baby girl in a remote Maasai village and must decide how she can be a mother, in spite of her own grim childhood. This novel follows three women in 1990s Sub-Saharan Africa. Should be an interesting read.
Lilac Lane by Sheryl Woods. At the heart of Lilac Lane is Keira Malone, who raised her three children alone after her first marriage broke apart, and who, after years of guarding her heart, finally finds love again. This one should be a good woman’s fiction book about love, family and friends.
Would love to hear if you’ve read any of these or if you also have them on your wishlist.
Any big plans for the weekend? I’m hoping to finish up a great read I have going on right now and I see a library visit in my future. Happy weekend all!
Lovely new stack of books!! I’ve enjoyed several Joanne Harris novels, too, and Different Class sounds good.
All sounds like a good read; and I’m most curious about Different Class. Hope you enjoy them all and happy reading!
I haven’t read any of these, but I do like Joanne Harris’ books. I didn’t know she had a new one out! (I miss seeing all the new releases at B&N!!) Enjoy your weekend. We’re camping, but head back home on Saturday. It’s been a great week in Bandon, OR!
Oooo, a library visit: what fun! I was just browsing yesterday with non-fiction in November in mind (I rarely wander the non-fiction stacks). Your new books look lovely and shiny; I haven’t read any of them and I’ve only heard of the Penguin classic (I saw the movie as a teenager when it was running on TV on some Sunday afternoon). I’m not sure about the weekend yet; even though it’s Friday noon, I’m still not entirely sure the weekend is ever going to arrive! Enjoy yours!
I want the new Joanne Harris!
I’ve read Picnic on Hanging Rock and am looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it! It has been awhile since I finished it but I do remember it (which isn’t alway the case sometimes – lol). It looks like you have lots of really great reading ahead of you. Enjoy!
I have heard nothing but good things about Bone. It is on my wish list. I hope you really enjoy it! Different Class sounds really good. I’ve been wanting to read something by Joanne Harris for years now. I hope you are having a great weekend!
I know, it can be hard to say no! Enjoy your books and the library trip.
I am slowing down ang giving myself a mani and pedi. Not errands today.
I really want to read Picnic at Hanging Rock–I even have it on my TBR pile! I have loved Joanne Harris’s books in the past–will have to check that new one out as well!
Joann @ Lakeside Musing – Isn’t she a great writer? One of my favorites is still Chocolat. I hope this one will be a good read.
Melody – Me too! I think her writing is wonderful so I can’t wait to see what this book will be like.
Les in OR – Oh that’s true you must be missing all those new books. But at least now you have time to read more books! Your travels have been amazing. Hope you have a great trip back home.
Buried in Print – I didn’t make it out to the library after all but hopefully this week. I have some non-fiction books on hold and need to pick them up to start NonfictionNovember. I can’t wait to hear what you’ll be reading!
Jenclair – I hope you get your hands on it too!
Samantha – I know what you mean, nowadays I feel like once I’ve put a book away for a while it’s really out of my mind!
Literary Feline – Oh glad to hear you’ve heard great things about Bone. I’m excited to read it. And, if you haven’t read any Joanne Harris, I really recommend Chocolat. Such a wonderful story.
Bookworm – I know right? It feels so wrong to say no! haha..
Isabel – Good for you girl. Hope you get to do some art journaling soon!
Danielle – I keep hearing great things about Picnic too. It sounds like a wonderful mystery. Hope you get to check it out soon too!