"Waiting on" Wednesday" is weekly meme hosted over at Breaking the Spine which spotlights upcoming anticipated releases. Mom's on vacation this week (which basically means that she is home spending time with me, Dad and Cassius) so I think it's time for another high-jack.
November 8, 2016
FROM GOODREADS:
When my death came it was swift. Swift as a running horse. It wasted no time.
Daisy, age twelve, has died in a car accident. She finds herself in the afterworld, which resembles nothing more than a job center. Her soul is being returned to Earth, but not as a human being—she’s returning as a dog. A dog who retains Daisy’s thoughts and pluck and is determined to get back to her parents and to get back home. What she doesn’t expect is that life as a dog named Ray would come with such worries—and moments of jubilation—as she grows to care for others in a whole new way. Told in a compelling first-person voice, Linda Coggin’s incredible novel touches on loyalty and freedom, connection and acceptance, and is sure to stay with readers long after the story is done.
When my death came it was swift. Swift as a running horse. It wasted no time.
Daisy, age twelve, has died in a car accident. She finds herself in the afterworld, which resembles nothing more than a job center. Her soul is being returned to Earth, but not as a human being—she’s returning as a dog. A dog who retains Daisy’s thoughts and pluck and is determined to get back to her parents and to get back home. What she doesn’t expect is that life as a dog named Ray would come with such worries—and moments of jubilation—as she grows to care for others in a whole new way. Told in a compelling first-person voice, Linda Coggin’s incredible novel touches on loyalty and freedom, connection and acceptance, and is sure to stay with readers long after the story is done.
November 8, 2016
FROM GOODREADS:
At the heart of this psychological suspense novel is the haunting depiction of a family’s fall and the extraordinary gifted dog, Caity, who knows the truth. As the drama unfolds Caity evolves from protector to savior, from scapegoat to prop, and eventually, from avenger to survivor. She is an unselfish soul in a selfish world—and she is written with depth and grace by authors Ketchum and Mckee, who display a profound understanding of a dog’s complex emotions. With her telling instincts and her capacity for joy and transformative love, Caity joins the pantheon of great dogs in contemporary literature.
Eleven year old actress Delia Cross is beautiful, talented, charismatic. A true a star in the making. Her days are a blur of hard work on set, auditions and tutors. Her family—driven, pill-popping stage mother Pat, wastrel dad Bart, and introverted twin brother Robbie—depends on her for their upscale lifestyle. Delia in turn depends on Caity, her beloved ginger Queensland Heeler—and loyal friend—for the calming private space they share. Delia is on the verge of a professional break through. But just as the contracts are about to be signed, there is a freak accident that puts Delia in the danger zone with only Caity to protect her.
At the heart of this psychological suspense novel is the haunting depiction of a family’s fall and the extraordinary gifted dog, Caity, who knows the truth. As the drama unfolds Caity evolves from protector to savior, from scapegoat to prop, and eventually, from avenger to survivor. She is an unselfish soul in a selfish world—and she is written with depth and grace by authors Ketchum and Mckee, who display a profound understanding of a dog’s complex emotions. With her telling instincts and her capacity for joy and transformative love, Caity joins the pantheon of great dogs in contemporary literature.
Eleven year old actress Delia Cross is beautiful, talented, charismatic. A true a star in the making. Her days are a blur of hard work on set, auditions and tutors. Her family—driven, pill-popping stage mother Pat, wastrel dad Bart, and introverted twin brother Robbie—depends on her for their upscale lifestyle. Delia in turn depends on Caity, her beloved ginger Queensland Heeler—and loyal friend—for the calming private space they share. Delia is on the verge of a professional break through. But just as the contracts are about to be signed, there is a freak accident that puts Delia in the danger zone with only Caity to protect her.
WHY CASSIUS AND I ARE WAITING: We really like the covers and come on, dogs feature predominately in these books. (Plus, Mom can never have too many dog books to break up all that scary horror and fantasy she reads so much of!)
What are you guys waiting for this week?
Awe sound cute and yeah it's great to break up the reading now and then! My WoW
ReplyDeleteThose sound pretty interesting, good picks. :)
ReplyDeleteYou guys always find the best dog stories:-)
ReplyDeleteThese sound so good! Love the cute covers.
ReplyDeleteThese all sound like great fun! I saw the cover for The Secret Life of Souls on Netgalley and it immediately drew me in! There is something about dogs in books which makes books really fun ^.^ Thanks for sharing :) I hope you have a great week!
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Juli @ Universe in Words
I like the covers! :-) enjoy them when you get them
ReplyDeleteThese both sound really interesting...especially The Dog Ray. Hope you love them both!
ReplyDeleteGreat pick! I would definitely pick up both!!
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Great picks! Hope you enjoy them both!
ReplyDeleteRenee My WOW
Wow! Books about dogs! Sounds awesome! Here’s my WoW!
ReplyDeleteGreat picks! I love books that feature dogs too. The Dog Ray sounds really original. I hope you love these :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for The Secret Life of Souls... I have yet to read a Ketchum novel but this one sounds superb. Thanks for sharing and for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteGreat choices, for sure! Enjoy them :-) Here's my WoW if you'd like to stop by my blog.
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