Welcome to another Waiting on Wednesday event, hosted by Jill, at Breaking the Spine.
Every week, we search out upcoming book releases…and then gather around the blogosphere, sharing our thoughts and blurbs. Today’s spotlight is shining on Delia Ephron’s Siracusa, an electrifying novel about marriage and deceit from bestselling author Delia Ephron that follows two couples on vacation in Siracusa, a town on the coast of Sicily, where the secrets they have hidden from each other are exposed and relationships are unraveled. Release Date: July 12, 2016.
Synopsis: New Yorkers Michael, a famous writer, and Lizzie, a journalist, travel to Italy with their friends from Maine—Finn, his wife Taylor, and their daughter Snow. “From the beginning,” says Taylor, “it was a conspiracy for Lizzie and Finn to be together.” Told Rashomon-style in alternating points of view, the characters expose and stumble upon lies and infidelities past and present. Snow, ten years old and precociously drawn into a far more adult drama, becomes the catalyst for catastrophe as the novel explores collusion and betrayal in marriage. With her inimitable psychological astuteness, and uncanny understanding of the human heart, Ephron delivers a powerful meditation on marriage, friendship, and the meaning of travel. Set on the sun-drenched coast of the Ionian Sea, Siracusa unfolds with the pacing of a psychological thriller and delivers an unexpected final act that none can see coming.
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I am a fan of all the Ephrons, so this book is one I’m very eager to get my hands on. What are you sharing today? Please comment and leave your links.
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This is one I really hope to get an ARC for. Otherwise, i’ll be buying a copy!
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I always hope for an ARC first, too…but if I really want a book, I’ll buy it….eventually! Thanks for stopping by, Heather.
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It’s not my type of read, but the cover looks really amazing!
Waiting on Wednesday
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Thanks, Kim, I love that cover, too…glad you could stop by.
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I haven’t read this author but it really sounds like a good book.
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I’ve probably only read one of Delia’s (mostly I’ve read Nora or Hallie), but I love the sound of this one. Thanks for stopping by, Yvonne.
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I’m waiting for this one too.
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Thanks for stopping by, Catherine, and let’s hope we both love it!
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Great pick!! I added this one to my TBR last week as well. I hope you enjoy it!!
My WoW: http://jacquesbooknook.blogspot.com/2016/05/waiting-on-wednesday-replica-by-lauren.html#comment-form
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Thanks, Jacque…I didn’t realize until I posted it that this book was Jill’s pick last week…LOL. Glad you could stop by!
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Wow, that cover looks interesting. Happy reading.
Vi@Gone With The Books
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I love it, too, Vi….thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your pick.
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Sounds interesting! Love the cover too!
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Yes, isn’t that cover fascinating? Thanks for stopping by, Belle….
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Siracusa sounds like an interesting book to read. I may suggest it to my sister. She is going on a three month bedrest this summer and is making a list of books to read.
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Good idea, Dani…and thanks for stopping by.
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Great pick, this was my pick last week and I can’t wait to read it!!
Thanks for stopping by my WoW!
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I agree! I can’t wait, either…thanks for stopping by, Eva….
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This doesn’t sound like my type of read, but I hope you enjoy it!
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Thanks, Sandra, glad you could stop by…and enjoy your pick.
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I’m definitely intrigued by the secrets and family dynamics but I’m curious about the writing style. I’m not sure if it’s too many POVs. I look forward to your review of this one though!
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Hmm, I’ll have to wait and see about that…sometimes it works if it’s clearly defined. Thanks for stopping by, Katherine, and enjoy your reading.
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This is my first time coming across this novel, but it seems interesting!
Happy Reading!
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Peyton @A Bookish Mess
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Thanks, Peyton, I was sold once I saw the author’s name. Enjoy your pick!
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The Rashomon style and travel makes this sound intriguing.
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Yes, I like that part, too, vvb….thanks for stopping by.
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This sounds very interesting, and I love the backdrop of Italy.
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I will enjoy my travels there, even though it’s vicarious. Thanks for stopping by, Kimberly.
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I did not know Nora had a sister until I saw this book on this meme! Such a talented family — and this sounds intense!
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She had three sisters, Amy, Delia, & Hallie…and they all write! Thanks for stopping by, Sydney.
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I haven’t heard of this one, but I love that cover! Hope you can get it soon! Thanks for visiting my WOW earlier!
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I love it, too, Buffy…and the fact that she’s an Ephron sealed it for me. Thanks for stopping by.
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Hmmm not sure this one’s for me but I hope you love it!!
Danielle @ Life With Two Boys
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Thanks, Danielle, we don’t all love the same books…that’s what makes us interesting. Glad you could stop by.
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