June's TBR list additions
Each month I share with you the books I've added to my TBR list - just in case you might find one that appeals to you as well. I also track why I added them - I don't know why, I just like tracking stuff! :) Hope you find something of interest for YOUR TBR list:
Good Girl, Bad Girl by Michael Robotham
Genre: Mystery
Published 2019, 353 pages
Why I added this book: a mystery recommended by a Goodreads buddy
Synopsis: a mysterious young girl of indeterminate age petitions for adulthood and a forensic psychologist must decide if she can; the same psychologist is also investigating the murder of an ice skater - are the two cases related?
Empire of the Summer Moon by S. C. Gwynne
Genre: Nonfiction
Published 2010, 384 pages
Why I added this book: recommended by my brother-in-law
Synopsis: a history of the Comanche, particularly Parker Quanah, a great chief
Walk the Wire #6 by David Baldacci
Genre: Mystery
Published 4/20, 433 pages
Why I added this book: the most recent addition to the 'memory man' series, which I enjoy
Synopsis: a small town in N Dakota is experiencing a boom growth due to fracking drawing all sorts of unsavory characters....and then a murder
Black River #3 by Will Dean
Genre: Mystery
Published 3/20, 384 pages
Why I added this book: recommended by Mel @ Strong Sense of Place
Synopsis: set in Sweden, a deaf reporter discovers her best friend is missing and sets out to find her
Dawn #1 by Octavia Butler
Genre: Sci Fi
Published 2012, 310 pages
Why I added this book: classic sci-fi on sale at Amazon, first female black sci-fi author
Synopsis: (sporting a new cover) a few survivors from earth's final war waken after centuries aboard an alien spaceship and start to resettle earth but, the alien forms survive by merging with their hosts so new children aren't quite human
The Guest List by Lucy Foley
Genre: Mystery
Published 6/2020, 320 pages
Why I added this book: classic 'closed door' mystery, Reese June selection
Synopsis: exclusive wedding on remote island, dead body. Need I say more?
**ED: Review here
The Huntress by Kate Quinn
Genre: Historical Fiction
Published 2019, 530 pages
Why I added this book: highly recommended by my sister, Donna
Synopsis: a British journalist and Russian female bomber pilot team up to track The Huntress, a Nazi war criminal hiding in America
**ED: Review here
Did any of these strike a chord with you? Which one(s) make it to your TBR? Do you have a recommendation for me? What great book have you read recently? Let's Talk Books!
