This Week in Books is a weekly round-up hosted by Lypsyy Lost & Found, about what I’ve been reading Now, Then & Next.
A similar meme, WWW Wednesday is run by Taking on a World of Words.
Now:
I’m reading three books:
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, historical fiction beginning in 1995 in Oregon it moves back to France during World War Two. See yesterday’s post for the first paragraph and a teaser. I’ve read nearly half the book.
The Midnight Line by Lee Child, a Jack Reacher thriller. See this post for the first paragraph. Jack Reacher, a former military policeman, is looking for the owner of a West Point class ring from 2005. The search takes him to the deserted wilds of Wyoming.
Munich by Robert Harris, set in 1938, a year before the start of World War Two during the four days of the 1938 Munich Conference. I’m only at the beginning of this book.
Then:
The last book I finished is The Secret Vanguard by Michael Innes, a Golden Age mystery first published in 1940 and published last October as an e-book. It’s the fifth in his Inspector Appleby series. See this post for my review.
Next:
I think it will most likely be Dry Bones in the Valley by Tom Bouman:
Blurb (Amazon):
When an elderly recluse discovers a corpse on his land, Officer Henry Farrell follows the investigation to strange places in the countryside, and into the depths of his own frayed soul.
In Wild Thyme, Pennsylvania, secrets and feuds go back generations. The lone policeman in a small township on the sparse northern border, Henry Farrell expected to spend his mornings hunting and fishing, his evenings playing old-time music. Instead, he has watched the dual encroachment of fracking companies and drug dealers bring money and troubles to the area. As a second body turns up, Henry’s search for the killer opens old wounds and dredges up ancient crimes which some people desperately want to keep hidden.
With vivid characters and flawless pacing, Tom Bouman immerses readers in this changing landscape. In these derelict woods, full of whitetail deer and history, the hunt is on…
Have you read any of these books? Do any of them tempt you?
Love the look of all of your books. I’ve been wanting to read Jack Reacher books for a while but never got around to them, and more keep on being added. Here’s my WWW – https://whisperingstories.com/www-wednesday-reading-14th-february-2018/
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You have some fine books, Margaret. Dry Bones in the Valley sounds especially interesting. And I’ll be really interested to hear what you think of the Harris when you’ve finished it.
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My husband has read all the Reacher books. I’m impressed that you can read so many at once. All in print?
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Kay, I always have more than one book on the go – The Nightingale is an e-book, the other two are print books.
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I like WW2 books, of the two The Nightingale appeals to me more.
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My hubby’s not much of a reader, but he’s read several of the Jack Reacher books – sadly, I’ve only seen the movies. Maybe I’ll get to them some day! https://teripolen.com/2018/02/14/www-wednesday-what-am-i-reading-amreading-2/comment-page-1/#comment-12050
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I LOVED The Nightingale…and I am curious about Dry Bones in the Valley. Enjoy your reading…and here’s MY WWW POST
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I haven’t read any of these but they all sound really interesting! Enjoy your week! Here’s my WWW post https://www.boundtowriting.com/www-wednesday-february-14/
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THE NIGHTNGGALE sound interesting. My link is https://wordpress.com/post/idahobluebird50.com/24455
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My mother-in-law loves the Reacher books. I have yet to pick one up though… Happy Valentine’s Day! Here’s my WWW: https://reachingwhilerooted.com/2018/02/14/www-wednesday-02-14-18/
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The Nightingale appeals to me I must say. Look forward to your review of that one.
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