I began this Throwback Thursday meme as a way to share some of my old favorites as well as sharing books that I want to read that were published over a year ago. You know, the ones waiting patiently on my TBR list while I continue to pile more titles on top of them:)! I like that these older books are usually much easier than new releases to get a hold of at libraries and elsewhere. If you have your own Throwback Thursday recommendation feel free to jump on board, you’re welcome to use my pic as well. If you’d just link back to me I’d so appreciate it
My PICK this week is:
Published Sept. 2015 By Scout Press
My Rating: 5/5 Stars
On the eve of her daughter’s wedding, June Reid’s life is completely devastated when a shocking disaster takes the lives of her daughter, her daughter’s fiancé, her ex-husband, and her boyfriend, Luke—her entire family, all gone in a moment. And June is the only survivor.
Alone and directionless, June drives across the country, away from her small Connecticut town. In her wake, a community emerges, weaving a beautiful and surprising web of connections through shared heartbreak.
From the couple running a motel on the Pacific Ocean where June eventually settles into a quiet half-life, to the wedding’s caterer whose bill has been forgotten, to Luke’s mother, the shattered outcast of the town—everyone touched by the tragedy is changed as truths about their near and far histories finally come to light
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I have to say I passed over this book MANY times because the cover looks so boring and average! When I finally picked this up last year I read it in one sitting, it just captured my attention so much. In fact, this made my top 10 reads of 2016 list! The writing drew me in and June’s character kept me turning the pages…would she survive the tragedy of losing everyone who mattered? If she does persevere, what will life be like for her? So many questions surrounded June’s story and here’s another one…why was June the only one NOT in that house?? I know I couldn’t stop reading until I found out these answers. This is a fantastic character driven story with mystery and drama….tissues may be needed.
Happy Reading!
Throwback Recommendations around the blogosphere
Claire at I’m a Coffeeholic Bookworm
Deanna at Deesradreadsandreviews
Susan at Susan Loves Books
Patty at Moohnshinescorner
Ashley at The Bookish Mommy
Julie at Novel Thrills and Chills Review
This is a must read, Great story that keeps you not wanting to put the book down!
Renee has done it again. I am familiar with this book and have plans to read it! (in the distant future haha) Thanks for sharing Renee! 🙂
You’re welcome and I really hope you get to read it!
This sounds good!!! Especially if it was one of your favourites from last year. No throwback for me this week as I’m doing a blog tour but got next weeks lined up 😊
I missed you this week, then saw your blog tour:) Will look forward to your pick next week!
I have been reading older books recently too.
The Book Thief is the last book I finished
My 2 current reads are:
Fiction – The Luminaries which won man Booker Prize in 2013
Non Fiction – How We Lie With Statistics which is from 1993
I was really intrigued by this when it first came out, and then never quite got round to buying it. Will add it back on to my wish list now though!
Oh good! I think it’s one you might really like Jo
Well I’ve got to read it now, haven’t I!? 😂
Yep…Add it to the TBR heap😀
I have to say I would have passed this by because the cover is not at all appealing but it does sound really interesting and since it got such high praise from you, I might add it to the list 🙂
I know what you’re saying, the cover does nothing for this book! I hope you enjoy it if you decide to give it a try:)
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Hi Renee! Thanks for creating a fun Thursday tag! I’m new to blogging so it helps to have some inspiration to draw from. Here’s my link https://thebookishmommy.wordpress.com/2017/04/20/throwback-thursday-a-discovery-of-witches/
Boy, does this sound emotional and heavy! 🙂
It is Donna, but beautiful writing I thought
Beautiful writing can get us through the hardest stories 🙂
The cover is plain and I can understand why it took you a while to pick it. I wouldn’t have picked it either based on the cover but the story-line sounds incredible. At first, I thought its just an emotional read but it seems like there is some mystery especially when you mentioned June’s survival may not just be on luck. Definitely a book to look out for,
I hope you give it a try Diana, I think you’ll like it!
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