Today is a look at some of the new releases this month that I’m looking excited about. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the review copies.
Together We Will Go by J. Michael Straczynski. Mark Antonelli, a failed young writer looking down the barrel at thirty, is planning a cross-country road trip with several other passengers. All fellow disheartened souls who have decided that this will be their final journey—upon arrival in San Francisco, they will find a cliff with an amazing view of the ocean at sunset, hit the gas, and drive out of this world.
I Couldn’t Love You More by Esther Freud. An unforgettable novel of mothers and daughters, wives and muses, secrets and outright lies. A novel that spans three generations of women.
Embassy Wife by Katie Crouch. Persephone Wilder is the wife of an American diplomat in Namibia. The consummate embassy wife, she takes the newest trailing spouse, Amanda Evans, under her wing. Both women will have to decide how far they will go to keep their families intact and how much corruption can they ignore.
Intimacies by Katie Kitamura. An interpreter has come to The Hague to escape New York and work at the International Court. A woman of many languages and identities, she is looking for a place to finally call home.
The Woman from Uruguay by Pedro Mairal; translated by Jennifer Croft. Lucas Pereyra, an unemployed writer in his forties, embarks on a day trip from Buenos Aires to Montevideo to pick up a book advance. The small fortune might mean the solution to his problems, most importantly the tension he has with his wife. What keeps him going are the thoughts of a woman from he met at a conference and has been longing to see ever since.
The Retreat by Elisabeth de Mariaffi. Maeve Martin arrives at the High Water Center for the Arts, a gorgeous lodge nestled deep in the Rocky Mountains, determined to do one thing: begin her own dance company. However an avalanche strikes at the isolated snowy retreat trapping Maeve with six other guests. Then the first guest meets an unspeakable death.
I don’t know where to start but I’m leaning towards Intimacies simply for the setting. We were in The Hague several years ago and had such a fantastic time. What do you think of these titles? Let me know if some of these have already landed on your wishlist?
Since I like dark works, I would start with “The Retreat”. I want to see what happens next, after the avalanche.
But, I would think that Intimacies would be the best for you!!
These are all new to me, so I’ll be interested in your thoughts on whatever you choose to read!
I noticed Intimacies because of the setting as well. Of course, The Retreat has that isolation factor….
All are new to me too, but I think I might lean to EMBASSY WIFE. Don’t think I’ve read a book set in Namibia. Enjoy them all!
Intimacies does sound like a good one. I’m also really intrigued by The Retreat because I do love books where people get stranded together in isolated places….especially because of snowstorms, or avalanches. 🙂
Somehow I missed the publication of a new book by Esther Freud. I have liked her earlier ones — glad to know about this.
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Isabel Altamirano – I do like a good thriller but not sure I’m in the mood for one right now but yes, Intimacies is still higher on my list!
Joann @ Gulfside Musings – There’s always so many new books to keep track of right? I’m like slow down so I can catch up! ha…
Jen Mullen – I know, that isolation factor can really make those thrillers even more suspenseful. I am thinking it would be a great Fall read.
Kay – Now that you mention the setting, I’m drawing a blank on any books set in Namibia so I don’t think I’ve read one either. Which of course now makes me think I should read that one first!
Lark – Although I typically think of those books more like fall reads given how hot it is in Texas in the summer maybe that is a good one to start with! 🙂
Mae – I’ve never read anything by her but I think I have another book by her on my shelves. Glad to hear you’ve enjoyed several of her books!
I’ve heard a lot about Intimacies. It would be hard to choose among these.
Deb Nance at Readerbuzz – So many appealing choices right? I hope Intimacies lives up to the hype!