I’d like to let you (and MizB at Should Be Reading) know about some books that came across my front door this week:
I received The Safety of Secrets by Delaune Michel from Book Club Girl; she’ll be
hosting an interview with the author on Wednesday October 22. The book blurb:
“Now we’re just alike.” So begins Fiona and Patricia’s friendship that warm autumn morning in first grade in Lake Charles, Louisiana, their bond forged ever closer by Fiona’s abusive mother and Patricia’s neglectful one. Their relationship is a source of continuity and strength through their move to L.A. to become actresses; through Fiona’s marriage and Patricia’s sudden fame. When husband and career pressures exact a toll, the women wonder if their friendship can survive. Then a dark secret from their past emerges, threatening to destroy not only their bond, but all they’ve worked for as well.
Next up is Christine Son’s Off the Menu which I’ll be reviewing as part of the author’s tour with TLC Book Tours. These tours visit 15-20 and often include reviews, author interviews, guest posts, and sometimes giveaways! I’m looking forward to hosting; here’s the synopsis:
Even though it’s been ten years since their Houston high school days, co-valedictorians and best friends Whitney Lee, Hercules Huang, and Audrey Henley still delight in their once-a-month get-togethers where they talk, laugh, and confide in each other— although not about everything. Because each young woman has a deep, dark secret they think they could never share. Not even with their best friends. Then, during a girls’ weekend getaway, these three friends wind up revealing their most intimate truths—and realize that to get straight As in the real world, all you have to do is let go of the need to be perfect…
The third book added to my TBR pile won’t be released until next March … The Weight of a Mustard Seed by Wendell Steavenson. Here’s a quick summary:
Father, husband, soldier, believer: General Kamel Sachet was a favourite of Saddam Hussein’s, a decorated hero of the Iran – Iraq war, the man in charge of Kuwait City during Desert Storm. But Sachet was also a devoted family man, and when it came time for his sons to do their military service he refused to let them join the ‘criminal’ organization that he had given his life to. His wife, sons and daughters revered him, depended on him, suffered for him, in the end, grieved for him.
What’s new on your bookshelf? on your wish list?
Hey Dawn, sorry I haven’t been commenting lately. I couldn’t get you new blog to come up for me but yahooooo, it did today. I kept getting your old address when I’d re-subscribe. Don’t know why, but it’s working now.
I’m reading Safety of Secrets too and I’d love to read Off the Menu one day-it’s on the list.
Dawn, I’m on the Off the Menu tour too.
It should be fun!
Dar – I’m so glad you found me! I was having trouble with my Reader and the new site, too. The trick was to enter /feed at the end of the subscription page: http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/feed
Anyway, we can compare notes on *The Safety of Secrets*. I really like BCG’s phone interviews (when my kids aren’t too loud in the background, and I can actually call in!)
Shana – Lisa and Trish at TLC Book Tours have been working with some great authors/books.
The Safety of Secrets is another book thats been on my wishlist since I first heard about it. Looking forward to your review. I love your list of recent books from your library.