As I mentioned before, I didn’t get to go to the Half Price Books sale over the weekend but I couldn’t really complain too much because some new books arrived at home and so now I get to tell about which new books made my day.
First, I have to say a big thank you to Jennifer who had read my post about wanting The Sagas of Icelanders but couldn’t buy the book when we were in Iceland as I really had no space for such a tome. Well, she kindly offered her copy of the book to me and next thing you know, I have it! Isn’t that sweet? I think it’ll be wonderful to dip into this book here and there.
The other books were ARCs that came and I’m quite excited about:
- Prayers For Sale by Sandra Dallas. Synopsis: A powerful novel of the secrets women keep and the lies they tell to survive life in a small, 19th century Colorado mining town.
- The Locust and the Bird by Hanan Al-Shaykh. Kirkus Review: The memoir of Kamila, a Lebanese Muslim woman whose novelist daughter (Only in London, 2001, etc.) takes on the voice of her mother to tell her story.
- A Map of Home by Randa Jarrar. Publisher’s Weekly: Jarrar’s sparkling debut about an audacious Muslim girl growing up in Kuwait, Egypt and Texas is intimate, perceptive and very, very funny.
- The Crying Tree by Naseem Rakha. Publisher’s Weekly: This complex, layered story of a family’s journey toward justice and forgiveness comes together through spellbinding storytelling.
I have a giveaway of one of these books coming up at the end of the week so check back and enter.
Now it’s time to wind down with one of my books. I’m not sure what I’m in the mood for so I may just start something new tonight.
That’s so sweet of Jennifer! 🙂
Wow, those ARCs sound good to me!! I look forward to your giveaway.
Happy reading!
I’m really curious about Prayers for Sale. I passed up a review opportunity for that one because I knew I wouldn’t meet the deadline in time, but I do want to read it. I look forward to reading your thoughts on it. The Crying Tree is also one on my wishlist. Enjoy your books!
I just ordered Prayers for Sale on audio from the library, based on the amazing review from Natasha at Maw Books. I have no idea when I’ll get to it (I will soon be focusing on RIP full force!), but can’t wait. It sounds amazing.
Now, Jennifer is VERY sweet! And that bunch of books sound good!
I just finished a book by Sandra Dallas, Tallgrass. I really enjoyed her writing. I wonder if all of her books are set in Colorado! Love it.
Enjoy the books.
Melody – Wasn’t that the best? I am kind of going full speed with challenge reading right now so I haven’t had a chance to check out the book but I believe it also includes poems so I may have to peek at one!
Literary Feline – I couldn’t do the blog tour either but was so happy to get a copy. I read one of Sandra’s books a while back and just remember it being very comforting so I’m hoping this will be another great read!
Sandy – I know what you mean about going full force on challenges. I’m trying to do a bit of that too. I haven’t read Natasha’s review but I did read another blog friend’s review of it recently and it sounds very good!
Veens – She is!! All these books sound great and it was hard to decide which one to start next but I have and I’ll tell you about it in my next post.
Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit) – It’s been so long since I read one of her books that I can’t quite remember if it was set in Colorado too but I want to say yes. Will be looking for your review of Tallgrass!
I’ve read The Locust and the Bird
I’ve also asked the author some questions and she answered.
I need to blog about this great work.
Maybe tonight!
I read The Crying Tree just a few weeks ago and it’s amazing. I think you’ll really like it. I’m still thinking about the characters. Such a rich story, so well told.
Boy, we do have similar taste in books. I own or have read 3 out of 4 and the 4th one, I want to get 🙂 Enjoy
Isabel – Oh yay, I can’t wait to read your review of it girl! Hope you’ll share some of the Q&A too!
Karen Olson – So far it’s really a wonderful story. I just feel so sorry for the family! Gah… I hope to finish this one soon!
diane – hee,hee… by the way, I’m having a giveaway of the 4th book so hope you’ll enter! 🙂