Aug 14, 2016

Sunday Salon: Midsummer Reading

A mystery novel set in Arapaho land features a local attorney and a priest who are the major investigators of a crime. I have started this one and find the characters interesting and the plot unusual.
Winter's Child (Wind River Reservation #20 by Margaret Coel, to be released September 6, 2016, Berkley
Arapaho attorney Vicky Holden and Father John O’Malley discover that a centuries-old mystery is tied to a modern-day crime on the Wind River Reservation…

Next on my list to read....

Letters from Paris by Juliet Blackwell, to be released September 6, 2016 by Berkley.
The bestselling author of The Paris Key writes a story of a mysterious work of art and the woman inspired to uncover its history in the City of Light.
Whispers Beyond the Veil by Jessica Estevao, to be released September 6, 2016 by Berkley. First in a new historical mystery series featuring Ruby Proulx, a psychic who reads tarot cards who suddenly finds her future most uncertain.. Canada, 1898.


I have just finished reading Commonwealth: A Novel by Ann Patchett, published 2016. Here is my goodreads review: 
Heart breaking in so many parts - the effects on children and marriage partners of infidelity, broken marriages, divorce, blended families, especially when there are lots of children involved plus neglectful, self-absorbed parents. Quite a strong statement. But the novel is even more than that- several of the members go on to help other members of the commonwealth or extended family in later years, those not related to them biologically. Another strong statement. 

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38 comments:

  1. I'm eager to read Commonwealth. Thank you for the review!

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  2. I do believe I would enjoy every one of these books - particularly Letters from Paris :)

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  3. All of these books sound great! Particulary Letrters from Paris! Although, Winter's Child gives me the chills and makes me think I should be thankful for the hot weather here because winter is not that far off!

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    1. I don't want to think about winter, except in books!

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  4. I think Winter's child sounds interesting, I like the idea of a centuries old crime mixed in with a modern day one.

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  5. I have had my eye on Commonwealth, and hope to get my hands on it. I love the look of Winter's Child, too.

    Enjoy your week!

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  6. I'm glad to see you enjoyed Commonwealth. Letters from Paris looks good too.

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  7. I have been waiting to start reading thoughts on Commonwealth. I adore Ann Patchett's books, so I'm excited to read that one soon!

    Have a great week!

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    1. I liked Commonwealth a lot even though I thought it was a few pages too long.

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  8. I always have an eye out for books with psychic medium characters, and the cover of Whispers Beyond the Veil is lovely.

    Have a good reading week!

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    1. I am not much for the psychic themes but this one looks interesting.

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  9. Wow! Winter's Child is the 20th book in a series that is new to me. I'll have to look for book 1. Here is my weekly report. Happy reading!

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    1. I have enjoyed a few in the series including the previous to this one.

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  10. I can't wait to read Commonwealth. I love Ann Patchett. Happy Reading!

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    1. I loved Bel Canto and enjoyed State of Wonder.

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  11. I haven't found a Patchett book I've liked yet. Letters from Paris does sound good though.

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    1. Have you tried Bel Canto? I think that book is her best.

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    2. I have that one on the shelf, but I haven't read that one. I read several others. Maybe I'll read that one.

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  12. I'm really looking forward to Commonwealth. Glad to hear you loved it!

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  13. Love the covers of Letters from Paris and Whispers Beyond the Veil. Happy Reading!

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  14. Letters from Paris was a surprise in my mailbox!

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  15. Letters from Paris sounds intriguing. Cannot wait to hear what you think about it.

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    1. Hope to have comments here or on goodreads later on!

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  16. I like the sound of Whispers Beyond the Veil and glad to know it is the first in a series. Commonwealth has been on my radar since I enjoyed State of Wonder.

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    1. Glad to know I'll be starting the first in the series too!

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  17. I didn't know Ann Patchett had a new book. Sigh. One more book for the teetering TBR pile! :)

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  18. LETTERS FROM PARIS and WHISPERS BEYOND THE VEIL sound wonderful.

    ENJOY your reading week and new books.

    Elizabeth
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    1. I like having two different genres to choose from! Happy week!

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  19. Haven't heard of these before, but I hope you enjoy them! Have a great week!
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