Waiting on Wednesday is a fabulous meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine! It's a wonderful chance to share the books we're eagerly anticipating and to find out what our fellow bloggers are looking forward to reading!
Bev's eagerly anticipating...
Three months before Rebecca Muir is set to begin college, her father reveals a secret that tears the family apart: he is leaving them.
In an instant, Rebecca’s life crumbles—she has to rely on her mother now, when her whole life she’s been her father’s girl; she’s not sure she can trust her high school boyfriend; and her carefully planned-out life suddenly feels all wrong.
Reb’s journey takes her across the country and back, and is for anyone who has experienced uncertainty or betrayal. This book will inspire readers to overcome life’s challenges and come out triumphant on the other side.
I love inspirational contemporaries and this sounds like my cup of tea. I enjoy reading about characters who pull through difficulties in life and I'm always on the look out for emotional reads to dive into. Hopefully this will be released in the UK soon so I don't have to wait too long!
Jen's eagerly anticipating...
It’s 1950, and as the French Quarter of New Orleans simmers with secrets, seventeen-year-old Josie Moraine is silently stirring a pot of her own. Known among locals as the daughter of a brothel prostitute, Josie wants more out of life than the Big Easy has to offer. She devises a plan get out, but a mysterious death in the Quarter leaves Josie tangled in an investigation that will challenge her allegiance to her mother, her conscience, and Willie Woodley, the brusque madam on Conti Street.
Josie is caught between the dream of an elite college and a clandestine underworld. New Orleans lures her in her quest for truth, dangling temptation at every turn, and escalating to the ultimate test.
With characters as captivating as those in her internationally bestselling novel Between Shades of Gray, Ruta Sepetys skillfully creates a rich story of secrets, lies, and the haunting reminder that decisions can shape our destiny.
I WILL READ ANYTHING BY RUTA. Between Shades of Gray is just, ugh, too amazing. It has to be one of my favorite novels of the year. She's like the only author that I'll read historical fiction from, y'all. THAT'S SAYING SOMETHING. I WILL get my hands on this lovely book, I will.
What are you waiting on today?
Happy reading,
Bev & Jen xx
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OOh interesting! Haven't heard of those!
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Some amazing picks ladies! I've heard so many great things about Justina Chen Headley's work, this latest book sounds like another perfect book to dive into. Jen I still have to read Ruta's Between Shades of Grey! :( But again this one sounds amazing too! :)
ReplyDeleteNice picks! My sister just bought Between Shades of Grey (she's the history buff) so we'll see what she thinks; she might want to check this newest one out as well.
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I can't wait for Out of the Easy to release! It sounds phenomenal and while I haven't read Between Shades of Grey yet, I definitely plan to soon! :) Fantastic pick this week, Bev and Jen! :D
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I LOVED Between Shades of Grey, Jen!! I will pick ANYTHING up by Ruta now! ;) I'm hoping that it'll be just as good as her other book! Return to Me sounds like an awesome contemporary read, deep and filled with emotion. I love reading those types of reads occasionally. <3
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Oh Return to Me sounds like a wonderful read! I'm adding that to my TBR for sure. Out of the Easy sounds good too. I love mysteries! Great picks Jen and Bev! :)
ReplyDeleteHad not heard of Return to Me but will be adding that to my list. I'm also excited about Out of the Easy after liking Between Shades of Grey so much.
ReplyDeleteGreat pick, Bev and Jen! I'm a contemporary girl so Return to Me sounds like my cup of tea too. Hope it's a good one. Out of Easy sounds great too and the cover is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing these books. :)
ReplyDeleteYes to both, I can't wait for these books to be out!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know Ruta Sepetys had a new one out! There's one to be added to the wishlist!
ReplyDeleteThese both look so amazing! Return to Me sounds amazing- I've always had a soft spot for contemporaries :) I actually haven't read Between Shades of Grey yet, but it's near the top of my TBR list. I'll definitely read it before Out of the Easy comes out <3
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I'm really excited for both of these as well! Particularly Out of Easy as I've heard amazing things about Between Shades of Gray, and I've been wanting to read something of hers for a while. I feel like a poor excuse for a blogger having not read Between Shades of Gray though, so maybe I should just get on that:)
ReplyDeleteWow both of those sound great! I hope Return To Me comes out soon in the uk too, Bev!
ReplyDeleteAnd I WILL READ ANYTHING BY RUTA as well - Between Shades Of Grey really was just amazing <3
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Return To Me looks amazing! Inspirational contempories are beautiful <3
ReplyDeleteAnd I will read anything by Ruta too... Between Shades of Gray is AMAZING! :D
Great books, both of you! :) xxx
I'm dying to read Out of the Easy. Between Shades of Gray was simply amazing, and I can't wait to get my hands on more from Ruta. Great pick!
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I have never heard of these books, but they look awesome. I especially like the sound of Return to Me. Great picks this week guys! :)
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Both sound like INCREDIBLE choices!! Even though I don't read nearly enough contemporaries, I'm always keeping my eyes out for those special ones and Return To Me sounds like it could be. I haven't read Between Shades of Grey yet *hangs head in shame* but Out of the Easy sounds FANTASIC. And there's something about the cover that I love.
ReplyDeleteAhh, these both sound WONDERFUL! :) I've heard only amazing things about Ruta's writing and while I haven't read Between Shades of Grey yet (YET!) I reaaaaaaally want to try her novels out. And ahh, Return to Me! I can't believe I'd never even heard of it before but I WANT IT. I need to read more contemporary adventure-discovery type books and what better way to start?! Thanks so much for pointing these two out to me! Hope you guys are both having a fantastic Wednesday! <3
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I'm a little wary about reading Between Shades of Gray, but I've nothing but 4 or 5 star reviews on them so I know I have to pick it up soon. And I honestly wasn't too interested in Out of the Easy, but I might have to try that one out too. Great picks! ^__^
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Between shades of grey was a wonderful book indeed! Great picks :D
ReplyDeleteI still haven't read Between Shades of Grey! I've heard amazing things though and look forward to it. Out of the Easy sounds amazing. Return to Me sounds great too. I don't think I have come across that one before! Great picks, you two. :)
ReplyDeletehehehee GREAT picks ladiess<3 I haven't read Between Shades of Grey yet- but I've heart it's AMAZING. Unfortunately after the whole 50 shades of grey fandom..I'm a little hesitant to pick it up since the name is so similar :S BUT DON'T WORRY! I definitely will one day :)
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