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Every week we'll post about what books we have that week (via your mailbox/library/store bought)! Everyone that agrees to participate will try to visit each other's list and leave comments! Everyone is welcome to join! You can join at anytime and you DO NOT have to participate every week.
I guarantee that you will add to your reading list by visiting the participating blogs in both of these memes!
Here are the books I've received recently:
Goodreads description:
In Canada, Francesca, a young American reporter, is brutally murdered to stop her from publishing an explosive story. She has learned that Chinese General Zhou has orchestrated a conspiracy with Iran to stop the flow of imported oil to the United States. General Zhou’s goal: To leapfrog China over the United States for world economic and military supremacy. And the ruthless General will do anything to accomplish that goal.
Craig Page—a daring and resourceful former CIA agent, now fighting terrorism in Europe—is determined to find out who killed his daughter, Francesca. Joined by the gutsy Elizabeth Crowder, Francesca’s editor, Craig peels back the conspiracy layer by layer, ultimately learning that General Zhou has a partner in the scheming CIA director, Kirby, who forced Craig out of the Agency.The action moves from Canada to Tehran, Beijing and Washington, and finally to Aspen, with Craig and Elizabeth narrowly escaping repeated attacks in their attempt to prevent a catastrophe for the United States. It’s exciting and exceedingly timely, with attention focused now on China’s growing strength and power in the world. At the same time, Craig must bury his personal loss, as he confronts his adversaries trying to kill him
The Amazon reviews on this are simply amazing! Zohar at Man of La Book recommended it to me as one I'd probably like to review as well, and I'm glad he did. The subject: very uncomfortable, but if we don't examine the bad things that happen, we can't keep them from happening again.
Goodreads description:
Johann Brenner, an idealistic physician and ardent German nationalist, has joined the Nazi Party and willingly participated in its "crimes against humanity." His Jewish childhood friend, Philipp Stein, has also become a doctor. Their lives inevitably intersect until their last, fateful meeting. After the war, Brenner, with stolen papers and a new name, has become a janitor in the courthouse where the Nuremberg Trials are being held. Hoping to "heal himself" and begin a new life with his estranged wife, he decides that he must write her a letter telling what he has done--and why.
"What Are You Reading?" is a weekly bookish meme hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. Click over to see what other readers are into this week and add to your TBR pile!
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It's Dennis Lehane, and both of these Kenzie and Genarro mystery thrillers are mesmerizing, pulling you right into the pages and taking you on the roller coaster ride that has made this series so popular.
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FAVE OF THE WEEK:
It's Dennis Lehane, and both of these Kenzie and Genarro mystery thrillers are mesmerizing, pulling you right into the pages and taking you on the roller coaster ride that has made this series so popular.
How was YOUR reading week? Please leave a link to YOUR "What Are You Reading/In My Mailbox/Mailbox Monday" post(s) in the comments (I'd love to come visit) or simply comment with what your reading week was like!
6 comments:
Shadows Walking does sound like a really good (if intense) book...not to mention the cover is simple, but really nice.
Here's my Monday: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2012/01/its-monday-what-are-you-reading_16.html
I can't wait to hear what you think of Shadows Walking. Sounds like my kind of book. Happy reading, and have a great week!
Shadows Walking sounds promising. I love a great page turner.
Happy Reading!
I'm anxious to read A Thousand Lives - I've heard it's a good one.
A fabulous selection of titles, both The One Amazing Thing and the haunts of men are appealing
Have a great reading week!
Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out
Wow, great reading done and planned! I still have yet to read Wolf Hall and I was just looking at One Amazing Thing on my bookshelf last night.
How are things going for you lately? I know you had some rough times awhile back. Hope all is well!
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