May TBR Additions
Each month I share with you all the books that have been added to my TBR list. This month is a heavy ARC (advance reading copy) month.....I better get reading!
The Defense #1 by Steve Cavanagh
Genre: Legal Thriller
Published 2015, 320 pages
Why I added this book: the start of a promising legal drama series and on sale on Amazon
Synopsis: a con man turned lawyer has quit the profession until a mafia don kidnaps his daughter to force him to use all his tricks to get the don free and save his daughter.
**ED: Reviewed here
You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen
Genre: Thriller
Published 3/20, 379 pages
Why I added this book: on the 'page-turner' list of books by Sarah's Bookshelves
Synopsis: a woman living a lonely, unremarkable life in NYC when she sees a woman jump in front of a subway train. It's about loneliness and the lengths people will go for companionship.
The Black Sky by Timothy Minneci
Genre: Dystopian
Publish date 8/8/20, 308 pages
Why I added this book: ARC received from author
Synopsis: post asteroid, 15 walled cities remain in US and a man is hired to transport a scientist from one city to another across the wasteland but doesn't realize the political power against him - watch for my review
** ED: Reviewed here
The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson
Genre: Sci Fi
Publish date 8/4/20
Why I added this book: ARC received from #NetGalley
Synopsis: debut novel that examines privilege and identity as a woman travels between worlds trying to save her home planet - watch for my review
**ED: Reviewed here
Miss Iceland by Audur Ava Olafodottir
Genre: General Fiction
Publish date 6/15/20, 256 pages
Why I added this book: ARC received from #NetGalley
Synopsis: woman moves to Reyjkavik to live with a gay friend and pursue art together and their art changes them in various ways
**ED: Reviewed here
Pale Morning Light With Violet Swan by Deborah Reed
Genre: General Fiction
Publish date 6/16/20, 288 pages
Why I added this book: ARC from #NetGalley
Synopsis: told by a female abstract artist at the end of her life; a story of family, art, and secrets
**ED: Reviewed here
The Center of Everything by Jamie Harrison
Genre: General Fiction
Publish date 6/9/20, 304 pages
Why I added this book: ARC from #NetGalley
Synopsis: multi-generational saga with Polly at the center as she arranges a big July 4th birthday celebration as she struggles with memory issues following a biking accident as well as memories that come up as the family congregates for the event
**ED: DNF 6/20
The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
Genre: General Fiction
Published 2016, 368 pages
Why I added this book: favorite from the #ModernMrsDarcy Summer Reading guide in 2016 & on sale on Amazon
Synopsis: A severely dysfunctional family has a rude awakening when one of the siblings is in a severe car accident and threatens their inheritance, their 'nest'.
Dear Committee Members by Julie Schumacher
Genre: General Fiction
Published 2014, 181 pages
Why I added this book: recommended by my niece
Synopsis: an epistolary novel of recommendations letters from a college professor and each is a representation of low spirits and passive aggressive strategies as this beleaguered prof struggles with his own unsatisfying life.
The Keeper of Lost Causes #1 by Jussi Adler-Olsen
Genre: Mystery
Published 2007, 400 pages
Why I added this book: showed up on Amazon sale list and sounded like my kind of book
Synopsis: award winning book set in Copenhagen, a detective is reassigned to cold cases; a police procedural (translated)
We moved to a new house this month so my reading time took a bit of a hit (and I'm behind in review blog posts too!) but I'll get back on track soon. I added these 10 books to my TBR this month but only read 6.....so a net increase to my list of only 4 books - woohoo!
