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Thanks to a small injury to my right hip, I’ve been banned from all exercise for the next two weeks. (In fact, I’ve been limited to a few mild stretches.) While this is extremely annoying, it has provided me with some additional reading time! I’ve used that time wisely, completing three books in a week for the first time in a very long time. All three kept me interested, but one? FANTASTIC!
Last Week’s Reads
I really enjoyed Small Hours by Jennifer Kitses. The story of a husband and wife and the secrets between them, Small Hours was told in alternating chapters over the course of a single day. I plan to review this one on Thursday. Sadly, I’m now finished listening to Gail Honeyman’s debut, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. I’m also hungover, and lonely. I miss Eleanor! This is one of my favorite books this year and will be reviewed very soon. I can hardly wait to share Eleanor. I rounded out the week with Mary Kubica’s latest, Every Last Lie. Also told in alternating chapters, the book kept me interested throughout. I’ll be reviewing Every Last Lie closer to its June 27 release date.
Currently Reading
Still feeling the effects of Eleanor, I wanted a really solid, guaranteed-to-like book. Recommended by so many, including Sarah @sarahsbookshelves, and my good reading friend, Janet, Beartown by Fredrik Backman is definitely coming through for me. I was a little skeptical about a hockey story, but just as everyone told me, it’s so much more!
Likely to Read Next
I have two June releases left to read and will be tackling these next. River Under the Road by Scott Spencer grabbed my interest with the idea of “Thirteen parties over the course of two decades…” Add to that, couples, class conflict, and NYC and I was sold. The publisher’s blurb for The Confusion of Languages, a debut by Siobhan Fallon, reminded me a little bit of a book I loved, In the Kingdom of Men by Kim Barnes. Like it, A Confusion of Languages is set in a middle eastern country where women’s power is limited. Military wives Cassie and Margaret face uncertainty and fear when Margaret is involved in a fender-bender in Jordan.
I Hope You Have a Great Week of Reading!
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Yay! Thrilled you’re reading Beartown and it’s living up to expectations!
And River Under the Road sounds totally up my alley! How did I miss that one?! You can tell me if I should read it 🙂
I finished reading the night of the party in Beartown. It’s really taking off now!
Siobhan Fallon’s You Know When the Men Are Gone was a favorite a few years ago, so I can’t wait for her novel! Looking forward to Eleanor Oliphant, too.
Imissed her short story collection, but am really looking forward to her novel.
I am getting more and more curious about Beartown. I’ll have to add it to my stack once I can see over the top of the stack. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
Hope your feeling better soon. Have a great week.
What a reading week you had! I’ve yet to get on with a Fredrik Backman book but glad to hear you’re enjoying your current read. Sorry to hear about your hip; I hope you have a speedy recovering. Wishing you a wonderful week and happy reading!
Honestly, his books have been hit and miss with me. I ended up liking Ove, but quit on his next one and then skipped the one after that, but Beartown is really good.
I’m adding the River under the Road to my wishlist. The move is really happening. We have temporary housing squared away and most of our home library in storage now. Come see what I’m reading this week.
I saw the pic of all your boxed up books. That’s crazy. They need their own house!
Susie, I feel your frustration about not being able to exercise…I have a hamstring injury and was told to rest for 10 days! I’m someone who really loves to get my Fitbit steps in daily so it made for a long weekend, but on the plus side, like you I read 3 books!! My reads were The Marsh King’s Daughter (didn’t like), The Bright Hour (Absolutely loved) and Wolves in the Dark (really liked) so overall a good reading weekend. Hope your hip improves and looking forward to your thoughts on The Confusion of Languages
I’ve been wondering about The Bright Hour. Did you read When Breath Becomes Air? Are they similar?
Thanks so much for stopping by!
I think I’m going to have to add Bear Town to my list too, even though I didn’t love A Man Called Ove – I gather that it is much different!