The Old(er)
I have an embarrassing number of unread books sitting on the shelves in my personal library. Carole of Carole's Random Life in Books has given me the perfect excuse to spotlight and discuss those neglected books in her Books from the Backlog feature. After all, even those older books need a bit of love! Not to mention it is reminding me what great books I have waiting for me under my own roof still to read!
Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common.
But as the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship—the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime. And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be. [Goodreads Summary]
Why I want to read this: I have wanted to read this since I first heard about it, mostly because all the buzz surrounding it. I finally got my hands on a copy a couple years ago, but it remains unread. Hopefully one of these days!
Have you read this one? If so, what did you think? What book has been lingering on your shelf for a while that you want to read?
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The New
Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly feature hosted by the marvelous Tressa at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss upcoming release we are excited about that we have yet to read.
Release Date: March 12, 2019 by Ace
Why I want to read this one: This is the week for series I wish I was caught up in. I have the first book, and haven't yet read it, and this one is a reminder that I need to make time for it. True Queen sounds just as good.
A Dangerous Collaboration
(Veronica Speedwell #4)
by Deanna Raybourn
Release Date: March 12, 2019 by Berkley
Why I want to read this: If Deanna Raybourn's name isn't enough it's that I really really want to read this series.
In the follow-up to the "delightful" regency fantasy novel (NPR.org) Sorcerer to the Crown, a young woman with no memories of her past finds herself embroiled in dangerous politics in England and the land of the fae.
When sisters Muna and Sakti wake up on the peaceful beach of the island of Janda Baik, they can’t remember anything, except that they are bound as only sisters can be. They have been cursed by an unknown enchanter, and slowly Sakti starts to fade away. The only hope of saving her is to go to distant Britain, where the Sorceress Royal has established an academy to train women in magic.
If Muna is to save her sister, she must learn to navigate high society, and trick the English magicians into believing she is a magical prodigy. As she's drawn into their intrigues, she must uncover the secrets of her past, and journey into a world with more magic than she had ever dreamed. [Goodreads Summary]
Why I want to read this one: This is the week for series I wish I was caught up in. I have the first book, and haven't yet read it, and this one is a reminder that I need to make time for it. True Queen sounds just as good.
Release Date: March 12, 2019 by Berkley
Victorian adventuress Veronica Speedwell is whisked off to a remote island off the tip of Cornwall when her natural historian colleague Stoker's brother calls in a favor. On the pretext of wanting a companion to accompany him to Lord Malcolm Romilly's house party, Tiberius persuades Veronica to pose as his fiancée--much to Stoker's chagrin. But upon arriving, it becomes clear that the party is not as innocent as it had seemed. Every invited guest has a connection to Romilly's wife, Rosamund, who disappeared on her wedding day three years ago, and a dramatic dinner proves she is very much on her husband's mind.
As spectral figures, ghostly music, and mysterious threats begin to plague the partygoers, Veronica enlists Stoker's help to discover the host's true motivations. And as they investigate, it becomes clear that there are numerous mysteries surrounding the Romilly estate, and every person present has a motive to kill Rosamund... [Goodreads Summary]
Why I want to read this: If Deanna Raybourn's name isn't enough it's that I really really want to read this series.
Do either of these interest you? What upcoming releases are you looking forward to getting your hands on and reading?
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The Raybourn books always look so good to me. I really want to try them.
ReplyDeleteGreg - I keep kicking myself for not finally getting to this series. I have only read one of her books--which I loved. Thank you for visiting.
DeleteThe True Queen sounds interesting! I'll have to check out the first book - starting series midway isn't really my thing. I hope you get to read the first book in the series soon, I'd love to hear what you think of it!
ReplyDeleteEustacia - I think so too! I have the first book and hope to read that one before starting this one. Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteI hope you find time to read both of them!
ReplyDeleteKathy - Me too! Where does all the time go?! Thank you for visiting.
DeleteI read A Dangerous Collaboration last month and loved it! It's one of my favorite series. I'm also curious about Sorcerer Royal series. Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteBarb - I am so glad you loved A Dangerous Collaboration. I really need to jump on that series. It sounds so good! I hope you have a wonderful week too. Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteI've got that Raybourn series on my list too. Everyone says it's very good. I've read other books by her and liked them a lot. Enjoy, Wendy!
ReplyDeleteKay - I keep hearing good things about it, and really do want to read it. I wonder if I should give up everything but reading for lent . . . I'm not sure my family or boss would like that, but I bet I could read a lot more . . . Haha! Thank you for visiting, Kay.
DeleteIt's been a while since I've read a Raybourn book. Thanks for putting her back on my radar screen!
ReplyDeleteCatherine - It's been awhile for me too. I really need to get to this series! Thank you for stopping by.
DeleteAristotle and Dante--love the sound of this one and what a gorgeous cover!
ReplyDeleteJenclair - Doesn't it sound good? I love that cover too. Thank you for visiting.
DeleteI really like the covers of both Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe and A Dangerous Collaboration and yet, reading the synopsis, its The True Queen that I'd probably pick to read.
ReplyDeleteTracy - I like the covers of both too. Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteI've just picked up The True Queen too! Hopefully it won't matter too much that I haven't read the first one :-/
ReplyDeleteStephanie Jane - I do want to read the first one first, but we'll see. I hope you enjoy The True Queen! Thank you for visiting.
DeleteI love the title of the older book. And the Raybourn books are on my TBR list. Hope you enjoy them all! My WoW
ReplyDeleteLaura - I think it's the title that first drew me to that one, actually. I hope you enjoy Raybourn's book too! Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteI have always wanted to read Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe not sure why I haven't already. I also need to start the Speedwell series, actually I might pick that one as a new series to start for this year. :)
ReplyDeleteMichelle - I don't know why I haven't read that one either . . . Too many books, too little time. Thank you for visiting!
DeleteThe Veronica Speedwell books all have such lovely covers. 📚✨
ReplyDeleteLa La - I think so too! I just love those covers. Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteI will ALways compliment great covers and titles and there are definitely some good ones here! And I can see why you want to read them. Someone PLEASE double the hours in a day ;)
ReplyDeleteDonna Marie - Yes, please! Double the hours in the day and make those extra hours for reading! Thank you for visiting, Donna Marie.
DeleteI have got to continue with the Deanna Raybourn series. I read the first one and really enjoyed it but haven't continued with it for some reason.
ReplyDeleteKatherine - I need to finally dive in! Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteHa! I've done that with books I just have to have and then take my sweet old time actually reading them. Hope you love Aristotle and Dante when you get the chance.
ReplyDeleteLove Deanna Ryabourn's Veronica Speedwell series.
Sophia Rose - It happens all too often, doesn't it? At least we won't run out of reading material any time soon . . . Thank you for visiting!
DeleteI often add books to my bookshelf because of all of the excitement surrounding them and then never read them. I am trying to work on this. I just started the third Veronica Speedwell book so I can move to this new one right away.
ReplyDeleteCarole - It happens to be all too often, I'm afraid. Haha. It could be worse, I suppose. I hope you enjoy the third book! Thank you for stopping by, Carole!
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