Thursday, February 3, 2022

My Weekly Bookishness ~ 2/4/2022


All things bookish!
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What I Read:



Review to come soon!

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What I'm Reading:



Blurb:

In an unforgettable love story, a woman’s impossible journey through the ages could change everything…

Anne Gallagher grew up enchanted by her grandfather’s stories of Ireland. Heartbroken at his death, she travels to his childhood home to spread his ashes. There, overcome with memories of the man she adored and consumed by a history she never knew, she is pulled into another time.

The Ireland of 1921, teetering on the edge of war, is a dangerous place in which to awaken. But there Anne finds herself, hurt, disoriented, and under the care of Dr. Thomas Smith, guardian to a young boy who is oddly familiar. Mistaken for the boy’s long-missing mother, Anne adopts her identity, convinced the woman’s disappearance is connected to her own.

As tensions rise, Thomas joins the struggle for Ireland’s independence and Anne is drawn into the conflict beside him. Caught between history and her heart, she must decide whether she’s willing to let go of the life she knew for a love she never thought she’d find. But in the end, is the choice actually hers to make?


First Lines:

November 1976

"Grandfather, tell me about your mother."

56%/Page 56

I was pleased with myself, moving smoothly through the water.

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What I'll (Probably) Read Next:


Blurb:

One good scandal deserves another...

Lady Alexandrina Lawson has never minded her widowhood. After the disaster that was her first marriage, she found it rather enjoyable, despite the pity she received. What the public saw as devoted mourning to a respected man was, in fact, a complete disinterest in participating in anything Society could offer her ever again. When an invitation to a cousin's London event proves disastrous for Alexandrina, her reputation, and that of her child, her choice becomes simple: rescue or ruin.

Enter Taft Debenham, Earl of Harwood.

Taft could not have less interest in Lady Lawson or her cold manner, but neither could he stand by and let her suffer a forced marriage to a drunken idiot. Sacrificing himself on the altar of Society, thinking how his own reputation might benefit, he provides a rather clever solution: marry the woman himself, and claim outrage for the offenses against her. Over the protests of his bride, and those of his own sanity, Taft begins the greatest scheme he could ever imagine. Nothing surprises him more than beginning to discover that his wife has a heart beneath her icy exterior.

And that he would do almost anything to claim it.

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Book Haul:

 

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Book Blogger Hop:

Q.   Have you been listening to virtual author events? (submitted by Elizabeth @ Silver's Reviews)

A.  No, I can't say that I have been.  I'm lucky just to find the time to sit down and read!

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Bookishly Yours,


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21 comments:

  1. I haven't been listening to any virtual author events, either. I'm with you - any time I have to sit still goes to reading!

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  2. I love the cover of your current book. SO inviting.

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  3. I love gliding through the water, too. The 56 definitely grab my attention.

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  4. 'What the Wind Knows' sounds stunning, it's giving me 'Outlander' vibes! The cover is beautiful as well. I hope you enjoy all of your reads and that you have a lovely weekend :)
    Juli @ A Universe in Words

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  5. What the Wind Knows sounds so good. I love that cover and title. And what a great opening line. Yes, do tell us! I hope you enjoy your reading and new books. Have a great weekend!

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  6. I was born in the time the book is set in... lol.... that alone pulled me in! Happy weekend!

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  7. Love the cover of What the Wind Knows! Hope you enjoy it. https://cindysbookcorner.blogspot.com/2022/02/first-line-friday-37-dreams-of-gold.html

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  8. I'm currently reading Drawn by the Current by Jocelyn Green. It is SO good! I'm just beginning chapter 18, so I'll share from there.
    "Thursday, August 5, 1915
    Today was the day."
    I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Happy reading. 😀❤📚

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  9. My first line is from Ever Constant by Tracie Peterson and KimberleyWoodhouse:
    Chapter 1. 1905 Nome, Alaska
    Snow glimmered in the moonlight. A beautiful start to another morning in Nome,

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  10. My first line is from Tough as Steele by Susan Sleeman. https://daniellegrandinetti.com/2022/02/04/tough-as-steele/
    Happy Reading!

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  11. Flirting with My enemy looks good! Like you I haven't been doing virtual author events. It's just not the same. Have a great week!
    Lisa Loves Literature

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  12. One of the best parts of the pandemic for me has been all the virtual book events. I've participated in lots of them including library conferences and author readings.

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  13. What the Wind Knows sounds very intriguing! I haven't been listening to virtual book events, but I am a huge audiobook fan. Happy Reading!

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  14. I see you have another book in the Shannon series. Hope that means you liked the first one.
    I haven't done virtual book events.
    Have a good week and Happy Reading!

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  15. Wow! You got a lot of interesting books! Hope you have a great week!

    Here’s my Sunday Post!

    Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog

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  16. I’ve attended a few online events, and watched several after the fact. I quite like the sound of Mischief, Mayhem and Marriage

    Wishing you a great reading week

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  17. Solid week! My first Book Date Monday is up on my blog. Enjoy your next reads! - Lyn

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  18. WHAT THE WIND KNOWS was quite enjoyable. I have another book by the same author slowly working its way to the top of my TBR pile right now! - Melinda @ A Web of Stories

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  19. Nice looking books. I have only caught a couple of minutes of virtual author events since I follow Jayne Ann Krentz on Facebook and she sometimes posts them. Come see my week here. Happy reading!

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  20. Harmon's books sounds good, enjoy!
    Here is my post: https://wordsandpeace.com/2022/02/06/sunday-post-52-2-6-2022/

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