Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Can't Wait Wednesday (228)

 

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.

So the public has spoken - Cass is now a full-time contributor to Can't Wait Wednesday.  That means each week you'll see two books here. Of course Cass is already lobbying for an increase in salary (at least he works for treats - and bandanas).



FROM GOODREADS: For lovers of the supernatural and the macabre comes this collection of ghostly and chilling stories from legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie. Fantastic psychic visions, specters looming in the shadows, encounters with deities, a man who switches bodies with a cat—be sure to keep the light on whilst reading these tales.
The Last Séance gathers twenty stories, some featuring Christie’s beloved detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, in one haunting compendium that explores all things occult and paranormal, and is an essential omnibus for Christie fans.
WHY I CAN'T WAIT:  I've been wanting to try an Agatha Christie book and I think this is a great place to start. 
CASSIUS'S PICK:
SYNOPSIS:  On call at Crater Emergency Animal Hospital, I, Doctor Kallie Collins, receive a curious request from the sheriff’s department. I’m to meet with a detective at a small ranch outside of town.
You see, there’s this dog with a bone he’s not willing to part with.
On scene, the dog tells me the bone is human. Actually, he shows me the location of the body, complete with a human skull, through an animal-communication technique I learned a couple years ago. Now I have to explain how this works to the detective, convincing him I’m not the murderer.
Who knew a simple farm visit would put me in the middle of a murder investigation? Well, I did kinda jump into this mess. I had to. I know what happened. The two four-legged witnesses to the murder told me.
And I’m the only one listening.

WHY CASSIUS CAN'T WAIT:  Hmmm, I'm thinking the vet can hear us dogs talk - what about you? That sounds really cool and although Mom and Dad understand me pretty well, if they could learn how to REALLY communicate with me, we'd be set!  I'd definitely get a snack raise for that!

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

43 comments:

  1. A vet who can hear dogs? Yes please! That is such a great Agatha Christie find -- and you're right, it's a great way to start (or get back to) reading her work again.

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    1. I really hope I like her. I remember trying her as a teen but just wasn't that into her at the time. I'm sure adult me will feel differently.

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  2. I've read a couple Agatha Christie books, and this sounds like a great way to read more from her!

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  3. It has been a while since I have tried an Agatha Christie! This one sounds perfect for the season. I hope that you love it when you get the opportunity to try it. :)

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  4. I love the idea of this "animal communication technique," I must know more! Love these choices, and the group of Agatha Christie stories does seem like the perfect place to start😁

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    1. Don't all animal lovers really wish they could actually talk?

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  5. Love the cover for that Agatha Christie book! And Cass, you picked a good one!

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    1. I think both covers are very appropriate for the books this week.

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  6. Hmm, dogs don't lie. Well, no they don't, but they sure hide when they do things wrong! LOL!!! Great picks this week!
    Check out my Wednesday Post

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  7. agatha christie and a dog whisperer. they both sound like a lot of fun
    sherry @ fundinmental

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  8. These both sound really good and I just adore the cover for Dogs Dont Lie!

    My CWW

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  9. I had no idea Christie wrote stories with a supernatural slant!

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    1. I didn't either until I stumbled on this one.

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    1. I know you have your eye on the Christie one!

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  11. I love Agatha Christie. Her books are always interesting. Thank you for sharing

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  12. Good choices. I should read more Agatha Christie, and as usual, Cass chose a great looking dog book :)

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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  13. This sounds fun! I agree that it sounds like the vet can speak to animals. Hope you enjoy!

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    1. It would definitely help things if vets and dogs could actually speak.

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  14. I've never been a fan of crime novels so I've never read Agatha Christie. I do like that spooky cover though. Keep fighting for the snack raise Cass!

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    1. Cass is spoiled rotten so you know he never wants for anything:)

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  15. I really like Agatha Christie's novels and hope you will too! Cass has great taste in books. Dogs Don't Lie sounds like it will be a fun read. I wouldn't mind being able to understand my cats . . . Have a great weekend!

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    1. I just snagged Dog's Don't Lie from Netgalley and hope to get it read in November for my mystery month!

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  16. Both books sound really good! I will have to recommend Cass's pick to my mother. She's been looking for mysteries featuring dogs instead of cats. And I love the sound of the Agatha Christie book for me. Hope you enjoy them both!

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    1. Oh if you need anymore, have her look at the Molly Fitz books. They feature all kinds of animals - dogs, cats, raccoons.

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  17. I love Agatha Christie's books so The Last Seance really appeals to me too.

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  18. I don't do mysteries, but maybe Agatha Christie short stories would be something I could handle. 👍✨

    Cass picked a super cute cover this week! 🐾✨

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  19. I love the sound of this Agatha Christie - I tend to think of her as an author of murder mysteries not ghostly hauntings. How intriguing.
    Lynn :D

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    1. I think because I love spooky things, that book is a good place to start with her.

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  20. I used to read a lot Agatha Christie when I was little! Time to go back to that good habit!

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    1. I remember trying and not getting far. I want to try again!

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