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January 7, 2019

My Week in Books 1/7/19 | More

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Happy New Year everyone! We did it. We made it through another merry and bright holiday season. I hope yours was wonderful and that 2019 is already off to a great start. I took last Monday off from my weekly check-in, instead sharing My Year in Books for 2018 (lots of stats and some goals for 2019). So, today you’re getting My Week in Books x2. I was out of school those entire two weeks and had a good amount of reading time, but also travelled for six days in there. Without further ado, on with books I read over my Winter Break.

Last Week’s Reads x2

Novel Visits' My Week in Books for 1/7/19: Last Week's Reads - The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker, The Current by Tim Johnston, Late in the Day by Tessa Hadley, Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones, Talent by Juliet Lapidos

I finished one backlist book on audio, but for the others it was all about January 2019 new releases.

  • Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones – I really liked this story of sisters with the same father, but different mothers. The audio version featured two excellent narrators, Heather Alicia Simms and Rosalyn Coleman-Williams. As with An American Marriage (my review), it was just short of being an ‘A” book for me.
  • The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker – Excellent! Come back tomorrow for my full review.
  • Late in the Day by Tessa Hadley – My first book written by this prolific author and I’m still not quite sure what to think. I loved parts, but others dragged a bit. I’ll be reviewing Late in the Day later this month.
  • Talent by Juliet Lapidos – You all know I’m a fan of debut authors, and it pains me to pan one, but I have nothing good to say about Talent. The only reason I finished it was because it’s short and I was stuck on a plane. I’ll eventually make it part of a mini-review post.
  • The Current by Tim Johnston – Fans of Descent are not going to be disappointed with Johnston’s new book. It very much has the same feel and emotional connections between the characters. It was a great book to cap off my Winter Break reading. Full review later this month.

Currently Reading

Novel Visits' My Week in Books for 1/7/19: Currently Reading - The End of Loneliness by Benedict Wells

I was already excited to read The End of Loneliness by Benedict Wells and now that I’m about a quarter in, I’m even more excited about this book. A German runaway hit, it won The European Union Prize for Literature in 2016. About a boy who grows up lonely and often alone after his parents are tragically killed when he’s 11, I suspect there will be many tears by the end. The author’s backstory is fascinating. Here’s a great article from The Guardian, if you’d like to know more.

Likely to Read Next

Novel Visits' My Week in Books for 1/7/19: Likely to Read Next - An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, Sugar Run by Mesha Maren and Her One Mistake by Heidi Perks

The powers in charge of granting ARC’s were not kind to me for ANY January 8th releases, so I’ll have to take things into my own hands. My next audiobook is going to be An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. One of its two narrators is Julie Whelan and since she’s one of my very favorites, that was an easy choice. I’ve placed library holds on both Sugar Run by Mesha Maren and Her One Mistake by Heidi Perks. It looks like I’m at the front of the line on each, so we’ll see which of these books wins the race.

I hope you have a great week in books!

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Filed Under: More Tagged With: 2019 Books, Book Recommendations, It's Monday! What Are You Reading?, My Week in Books, Weekly Update




Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Sarah's Book Shelves says

    January 7, 2019 at 6:09 am

    I couldn’t get my hands on Sugar Run either…and I normally get stuff from Algonquin. Annoying! Planning to read it when it comes out.

    Reply
    • Susie says

      January 7, 2019 at 5:04 pm

      If the library doesn’t come through in the next couple days, I’ll probably buy Sugar Run. What’s with not getting approved on that one!?!

      Reply
  2. RK says

    January 7, 2019 at 7:38 am

    Great wrap-up! I’m hoping to check out An Anonymous Girl soon as well.

    Reply
  3. JoAnn @ Lakeside Musing says

    January 7, 2019 at 7:41 am

    The End of Loneliness sounds wonderful and I’ll keep an eye out for your review of The Dreamers. Silver Sparrow is on my list, too. Your New Year is off to a great start!

    Reply
    • Susie says

      January 7, 2019 at 5:05 pm

      Thanks, JoAnn. I’m hoping to finish The End of Loneliness tonight and for me it’s been lovely.

      Reply
  4. Monika @ Lovely Bookshelf says

    January 7, 2019 at 8:15 am

    I ended up DNFing Late in the Day, so I’ll be interested to hear your thoughts on it when you post your review.

    Reply
    • Susie says

      January 7, 2019 at 5:06 pm

      I wavered on quitting Late in the Day, so will need to think carefully about exactly what to say in its review.

      Reply
  5. Kathy Martin says

    January 7, 2019 at 9:26 am

    You always have such interesting looking books. I have finished my January review books and have begin reading February releases. I’m also trying to squeeze in some from TBR mountain. Come see my week here. Happy reading!

    Reply
    • Susie says

      January 7, 2019 at 5:07 pm

      Thanks, Kathy. I try on the books! I’m impressed you’re on to February already. I have a couple January books yet to go.

      Reply
  6. Beth F says

    January 7, 2019 at 9:45 am

    So happy to hear that Johnston’s new book holds up to Descent … I loved that book.

    Reply
  7. Annie says

    January 7, 2019 at 10:25 am

    Sugar Run is one that Im curious about! Will wait to see what you think ^^

    Reply
  8. Melissa Parcel says

    January 7, 2019 at 11:25 am

    I want to read The Dreamers at some point. I liked her first book. I recently read Anonymous Girl (good) and have the Heidi Perks book up next.

    Reply
    • Susie says

      January 7, 2019 at 5:08 pm

      Sounds like we’re reading a lot of the same books this month, Melissa. I’ll keep an eye out for your reviews.

      Reply
  9. Vicki says

    January 7, 2019 at 12:19 pm

    Most of these are new to me. Anonymous Girl is in my tbr list at the library.

    Reply
  10. renee says

    January 7, 2019 at 4:29 pm

    I headed to net galley and requested The End of Loneliness after reading your thoughts. When I see saga in the description I can’t resist! I finished An Anonymous Girl and may have my unpopular opinion review up soon. I do think the audio with that narrator will probably be a good choice though

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    • Susie says

      January 7, 2019 at 5:11 pm

      I hope you like The End of Loneliness. I’m almost done and I’m not sure I’d call it a saga.

      Anxious to see your review of An Anonymous Girl. You have me a little nervous about it now!

      Reply
  11. Pussreboots says

    January 7, 2019 at 5:22 pm

    Silver Sparrow is on my wishlist. First update of 2019

    Reply
  12. Jan says

    January 8, 2019 at 7:55 am

    Interesting list of books Susie, most of which I’ve not heard of before now. I loved The dreamers and enjoyed An Anonymous Girl. I’m going to check out the other books you’ve listed, thanks!

    Reply
  13. Catherine says

    January 10, 2019 at 5:58 pm

    Well, that’s it for me reading Talent. Neither you or Sarah liked it. Thank you for saving me the time!

    I’m glad to see your 2019 reading is off to such a strong start with your other books.

    Reply

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