Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Can't Wait Wednesday (313)

 


Can't Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings to spotlight highly anticipated books.  It is based on the Waiting on Wednesday meme which used to be hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.





FROM GOODREADS:  Ten years ago, disaster struck the remote town of Indigo Falls. A horrific event drove the residents underground, into shelters that keep them safe from the danger on the surface. No one speaks about what happened that fateful day, but even the youngest still remember the fear and, most of all, the searing pain when sunlight touched their skin.

Now, a handfull of families inhabit this bunker together, guided by a charismatic leader named Dr. Imogen Moran. There are many rules Dr. Moran has instilled to govern life belowground. You must always tell the truth. You must avoid the light of the sun. You must never touch skin to skin.

But the most important rule, the one that was drilled into their heads from the moment the hatch slammed shut all those years ago, was at the very end of the list. It rattled around in their skulls when all was silent, echoing in the quiet, lonely dark.

You must never go outside.

WHY I CAN'T WAIT:  I love the creepy cover and I always need more horror in my life.  

CASSIUS'S PICK:



FROM GOODREADS: The Man is happy. The Woman is happy. That means Gatz is happy. He'd like to forget about the trouble he made to get them back together--only slightly ashamed at his antics--and focus on the future. The Woman and New Man are about to get married, after all. But when The Woman loses her job because of some bad press about the two of them, her confidence is broken and she can't help but feel resentful towards New Man when his own career stays intact. Gatz has to give it to him; New Man remains as patient as a saint (of course he does).

The Man is doing better, too, thanks to the New Woman in his life, who just so happens to be a writer as well. But two authors in the same relationship can sometimes be one too many, and they find themselves getting quite competitive with each other. But Gatz has faith in them--The Man did learn from his mistakes, didn't he?

Gatz doesn't know what happened to these two perfectly happy couples, but he knows one thing is for sure: not all families are alike, and happiness can be found in the unlikeliest pockets--just like treats! 

WHY CASS CAN'T WAIT:  The first in this series is one of Mom's favorite books and I have to admit, Gatz is a pretty good dog.  I'm glad Mom doesn't have human children because she might sell one to get her hands on this book early.  I know me and Apollo are safe though - she told us!

WHAT BOOK CAN'T YOU WAIT FOR THIS WEEK???

22 comments:

  1. The Buried sounds really creepy and oh so tempting! The Great Gatz sounds adorable. I hope you enjoy both of these, Barb! Have a great day!

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    1. I can't wait to get The Great Gatz! And you right, that is one creepy cover!

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  2. Now I'm intrigued to know what happened to that town!

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  3. Interest kind of peaked by The Buried. :)

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  4. Not that I don't love Cassius' doggy pick, but your first pick just sounds too awesome :D

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  5. Your pick certainly sounds interesting and the cover is creepy Barb! Yes Cass, sell a human child before a faithful hound, that is a good motto to live by!

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  6. The Buried sounds so creepy! It's new to me so I need to add it to the pile right now😁

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    1. Yay! You're always adding to my pile so I love it when I can add to yours.

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  7. I haven't heard of either of them until now but they both look amazing!

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    1. Thanks and I'm so glad to see you stopping by!

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  8. Definitely intrigued by the Buried and that cover is so creepy.
    Lynn :D

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  9. The Buried sounds good and creepy. And The Great Gatz sounds like a perfect read for after it. Hope you enjoy them both!

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    1. You need to read Joint Custody, Gatz's first book. I think you'd love it.

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  10. Now I want to read The Buried, too! I'll be looking out for your review. 👏👏👏

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