Today I’m participating in Sam’s WWW Wednesdays. Here’s how it works:
The Three Ws are:
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next, and/or what are you eagerly awaiting?
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Currently Reading:
I’m enjoying a book that has been on my stacks for a little while…since June. Confess, by Colleen Hoover, a new novel about risking everything for love—and finding your heart somewhere between the truth and lies.
At age twenty-one, Auburn Reed has already lost everything important to her. In her fight to rebuild her shattered life, she has her goals in sight and there is no room for mistakes. But when she walks into a Dallas art studio in search of a job, she doesn’t expect to find a deep attraction to the enigmatic artist who works there, Owen Gentry.
For once, Auburn takes a chance and puts her heart in control, only to discover that Owen is keeping a major secret from coming out. The magnitude of his past threatens to destroy everything important to Auburn, and the only way to get her life back on track is to cut Owen out of it.
To save their relationship, all Owen needs to do is confess. But in this case, the confession could be much more destructive than the actual sin.
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This will be my fourth book from this author. I am enjoying it so far.
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JUST FINISHED:
Today I finished a fabulous book that I will be thinking about for a while. Commonwealth, by Ann Patchett (click for my review), is a fascinating story of dysfunctional families that carries the reader from the 1960s to the present. We don’t follow the characters in a linear style, but move back and forth. Sometimes we are swept backward by a character’s memory that takes us there. And sometimes we are catapulted back by events.
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ANTICIPATION:
So many lovely books are on the horizon. Lisa Gardner is one of my favorite writer of thrillers. Right Behind You is coming in January…so I’ve bookmarked it on Amazon.
Synopsis: Is he a hero?
Eight years ago, Sharlah May Nash’s older brother beat their drunken father to death with a baseball bat in order to save both of their lives. Now thirteen years old, Sharlah has finally moved on. About to be adopted by retired FBI profiler Pierce Quincy and his partner, Rainie Conner, Sharlah loves one thing best about her new family: They are all experts on monsters.
Is he a killer?
Then the call comes in. A double murder at a local gas station, followed by reports of an armed suspect shooting his way through the wilds of Oregon. As Quincy and Rainie race to assist, they are forced to confront mounting evidence: The shooter may very well be Sharlah’s older brother, Telly Ray Nash, and it appears his killing spree has only just begun.
All she knows for sure: He’s back.
As the clock winds down on a massive hunt for Telly, Quincy and Rainie must answer two critical questions: Why after eight years has this young man started killing again? And what does this mean for Sharlah? Once upon a time, Sharlah’s big brother saved her life. Now, she has two questions of her own: Is her brother a hero or a killer? And how much will it cost her new family before they learn the final, shattering truth? Because as Sharlah knows all too well, the biggest danger is the one standing right behind you.
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I love this kind of book, and with this author, I can count on the unexpected.
What are you reading and anticipating this week?
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Superb choices as always Laurel – I do like the sound of Commonwealth and keep meaning to try something by Coleen Hoover as I’ve heard such good things. Happy reading week!
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Thanks, Cleo, and my favorite of CH’s so far is It Ends with Us. It will be hard to equal that one, IMO. But I’m trying not to play favorites…lol.
Enjoy your week! Thanks for visiting.
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I would read all three of these…and am not sure where I would start!
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I have now found something to love about all of these authors…each brings something that allows me to fully engage. Thanks for visiting, Emma, and enjoy your week.
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So glad you are enjoying Confess! I remember enjoying it, although it wasn’t my favourite of Hoover’s books.
Here’s my WWW Wednesday
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Thanks, Clare, and I can already tell that, while I’m enjoying it, the favorite so far is: It Ends with Us.
Enjoy your week, and thanks for visiting.
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I haven’t read anything by Colleen Hoover, but I’ve heard great things about her books. I hope you enjoy it!
I’ve only read one book by Ann Patchett (State of Wonder) but it left me with mixed feelings. Commonwealth sounds like a great book though.
Happy Reading 🙂
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I haven’t read State of Wonder….but Commonwealth was definitely one I loved. It started out kind of slow for me, and all the back and forth was confusing at first…until I got into it and went with the flow.
Thanks for visiting, Clare, and enjoy!
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These aren’t my usual kind of reads but they do sound interesting! Especially Right Behind You, I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Thanks for visiting my WWW: https://sarinalangerwriter.com/2016/10/26/www-wednesday-26th-october-2016/
Happy reading! 🙂
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Thanks, Sarina, I do love visiting blogs and seeing books that are new to me. Thanks for stopping by.
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I loved Commonwealth!
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Wasn’t it amazing? Thanks for stopping by, Allison, and enjoy your week!
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Commonwealth sounds like SUCH a fascinating read! I love family dramas that are set back in time.
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Yes, when I’m not reading actual thrillers, I am drawn to family sagas, especially those with lots of dysfunction…lol. Thanks for stopping by, Maggie.
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Ooh I like the cover of Confess!
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Thanks, Ella, I love the cover, too. Thanks for visiting!
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I haven’t read any of these books – or anything by these authors. You’ve intrigued me – will check them out for sure. Thanks for stopping by.
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Thanks, Bev, that’s the best part of these events, I think; finding new books!
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Enjoy your reading week! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Colletta
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I hope you enjoy yours, too, Colletta!
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Confess is my favorite of Colleen’s books. Glad you’re enjoying it hehe 😀 http://www.curious-daisy.com/www-wednesdays/www-wednesday-october-26-2016/
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Thanks, Daisy, I’m liking it more as I turn the pages and immerse myself in it.
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Lisa Gardner is an author I’ve been meaning to check out for a while – I see why you’re anticipating this title, the premise sounds great. I hope you enjoy all your current reads.
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I highly recommend her, Jade…I always look forward to each new release. Thanks for stopping by.
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I really need/want to try reading one of Colleen Hoover’s books. I hear so many people raving about them!
Thanks for stopping by my WWW!
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I’m glad I am exploring her books, too, Kourtni. Thanks for stopping by!
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Glad you’re enjoying ‘Confess,’ I’ve heard good things! So you know, you’re linking to a WWW from July. Happy reading and thanks for participating in WWW Wednesday!
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Hmm? No, it’s an October WWW Wednesday. Thanks for stopping by, Sam.
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Strange, I got a pingback for a July post. Happy reading!
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I really need to read some Colleen Hoover. I keep seeing her books everywhere, and they sound like something I would enjoy. I only recently heard of Ann Patchett as well and added another of her books to my TBR – I think it was called Bel Canto? But I might have to add Commonwealth as well.
Thanks for visiting my WWW post and happy reading! 🙂
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I thought I had read more Patchett books than I have…I’ve only read Run…and now Commonwealth. There is a book called The Patron Saint of Liars that I saw as a Lifetime movie. So I thought I’d read the book. lol.
I enjoy Hoover, now that I’ve read four of her books, I have a feeling of “fandom.” Thanks for visiting, Emily…enjoy!
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I’ve yet to read Colleen Hoover though I’ve heard fantastic things about her books. Thanks for the reminder! Lisa Gardner is another author I’ve been meaning to try. Her covers always catch my attention but for some reason I haven’t actually picked any of them up.
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I love Lisa Gardner (and Lisa Unger) and a couple of other Lisas, too. (Scottoline, et. al.). Sometimes I get them mixed up (Gardner and Unger), as they both write thrillers.
If you are searching for a first book to read by CH, I recommend It Ends with Us. It is my favorite so far.
Thanks for stopping by, Katherine, and enjoy!
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I am glad to hear that Confess is going well. I have only read two books by CoHo and I enjoyed both. I look forward to reading your review. Enjoy your books this week. Happy reading 🙂
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I just finished reading (and reviewing) Confess. Wow! While parts of it were kind of slow, the tension escalated toward the end, and I couldn’t stop reading! Hence my posting at 1:12 a.m. (Had to write and post my review, and then check emails.). Thanks for visiting, Diana.
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I really need to read Confess. I’m glad that you’re enjoying it so far 🙂
Thanks for visiting my post earlier 🙂
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Thanks, Amy, and I finished Confess…it got even better toward the end. Enjoy your books!
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I’m not familiar with any of your books, but Right Behind You sounds fascinating! I hope you enjoy it.
Thanks for visiting my WWW Wednesday and happy reading!
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Thanks, Michelle, I am very eager to get my hands on Right Behind You. Enjoy your reading!
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