Serendipity is all about finding the unexpected treasures in life. Like upcoming book releases we sometimes just happen to discover. Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by Jill, at Breaking the Spine, is our place to discover lots of bookish treasures.
Today’s serendipitous find for me is a book by a favorite author, whose series is one I’ve been following for years. Kinsey & Me, by Sue Grafton, (author of the alphabet mysteries) will be released in January 2013.
Amazon Description: In 1982, Sue Grafton introduced us to Kinsey Millhone. Thirty years later, Kinsey is an established international icon and Sue, a number-one bestselling author. To mark this anniversary year, Sue has given us stories that reveal Kinsey’s origins and Sue’s past.
“I’ve come to believe that Grafton is not only the most talented woman writing crime fiction today but also that, regardless of gender, her Millhone books are among the five or six best series any American has ever written.”—Patrick Anderson, The Washington Post
Kinsey and Me has two parts: The nine Kinsey stories (1986-93), each a gem of detection; and the And Me stories, written in the decade after Grafton’s mother died. Together, they show just how much of Kinsey is a distillation of her creator’s past even as they reveal a child who, free of parental interventions, read everything and roamed everywhere. But the dark side of such freedom was that very parental distance.
The same unique voice and witty insights readers fell in love with in A Is for Alibi permeate the Kinsey stories. Those in the And Me section trace a remarkable voyage, from anger to understanding, from pain to forgiveness. They take us into a troubled family, dysfunctional as most families are, each in their own way, but Grafton’s telling is sensitive, delicate, and ultimately, loving. Enriching the way we see Kinsey and know Sue, these stories are deeply affecting.
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I can’t wait for this one, just as I’m eagerly awaiting the next “alphabet” book, which will be something beginning with “W.”
What are you waiting for?
I hadn’t heard of this one before so thank you for selecting it! Thanks for sharing! ^.^ If you would like to check out my Waiting On Wednesday you can do so here. 🙂
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Thanks for visiting, Frodosco…I can’t wait for this one!
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Not my typical kind of book, but it does sound interesting. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, Lisa…Yes, I see lots of books outside my genre around the blogs…and sometimes I even try some!
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Sounds good! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for visiting, Autumn, and enjoy your pick!
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I’ve never heard of this book before but it sounds really interesting 🙂 Great pick!
Thanks for visiting My WOW 🙂
Samantha @ the secret life of a bookworm
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I stumbled upon it the other day, but since I have followed this author’s “alphabet series,” I knew I had to read this one. Thanks for visiting, Samantha.
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Haven’t seen this before. Nice pick.
Thank you for stopping by my WoW
Jenea @ Books Live Forever
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Glad you like it, Jeneaw….and thanks for stopping by.
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I have never heard of ththese books so thanks for selecting this one, will keep an eye out for this!!!
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Hope you do, Sharon…I love the mystery series and this author. Thanks for stopping by.
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Nice! Heard of this author but haven’t read her.
Thanks for visiting my WoW!
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I am hooked on this series, Jessica….hope you try one. Thanks for stopping by.
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This is a fresh choice! I’ve never read anything by Sue Grafton, but maybe that should change. Thanks for the tip!
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Thanks, June…glad you could stop by!
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I think I have another book I need to add to my TBR list!!! Thanks for spotlighting it and Happy Halloween!! Please check out my WoW!
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You’re welcome, Danielle…and thanks for visiting!
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I haven’t read Sue Grafton yet but I hear wonderful things about her books. Great pick
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I hope you get hooked on her books, too, Jennifer; thanks for visiting!
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Haven’t heard of this author before but it sounds really good! Have fun reading it when it releases! 😀 Thanks for visiting my blog.
Daphne @ Reading Until Dawn
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I’m a big fan of this author and the character Kinsey Millhone. Thanks for checking this out!
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I recently heard an interview with her on the radio, and was wondering to myself how I could possibly have missed her gigantic series (what letter is she up to now…she’s pretty far into the alphabet if I remember correctly). Great pick!
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Yes, Lizzy, the next letter is “W”! Thanks for stopping by…
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Great pick! Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, LS…glad you could stop by!
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I’ve never heard of this author before, but it sounds nice! Thanks for stopping by.
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Thanks for visiting, Helene….I have enjoyed everything this author has written…her next alphabet book is “W,” so we’re nearing the end of the series.
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I’ve never read Sue Grafton’s books but I hard so many great things about them.
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I have a feeling you would like them, Yvonne. They aren’t “cozy mysteries,” but I always have a cozy feeling with the MC. She is quirky and flawed and a lot of fun.
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I haven’t heard of the book or the author but I hope you enjoy it when you read it. Great pick!
Thanks for stopping by my WOW post.
Marti @ The Story Behind the Book Cover.
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Thanks for stopping by, Martina…and enjoy your pick!
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