Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Can't Wait Wednesday/Waiting on Wednesday #263: Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield


"Waiting on Wednesday" is a weekly event which had been hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine where we spotlight upcoming releases we are eagerly anticipating. I'm now linking up with "Can't-Wait Wednesday" hosted over at Wishful Endings

Synopsis from Goodreads:

A dark midwinter’s night in an ancient inn on the Thames. The regulars are entertaining themselves by telling stories when the door bursts open on an injured stranger. In his arms is the drowned corpse of a little child.

Hours later the dead girl stirs, takes a breath and returns to life.

Is it a miracle?

Is it magic?

Or can it be explained by science?

Replete with folklore, suspense, and romance, as well as with the urgent scientific curiosity of the Darwinian age, Once Upon a River is as richly atmospheric as Setterfield’s bestseller The Thirteenth Tale.
 


Why am I waiting on this one? The blend of folklore with suspense, romance, and science intrigues me. And since it comes out December 4th, 2018 from Atria, there isn't long to wait for it.

What book are you waiting on this week? Share it or a link in the comments so we can check it out and maybe add it to our TBR lists. Thanks for coming by and Happy Reading!

20 comments:

  1. This one sounds super intriguing! I'll have to keep an eye out for it at the library

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    1. Libraries are great sources. Hope you enjoy your pick as well. It sounds like it will definitely have its share of conflict between the 2 girls.

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  2. I am so excited for this one! I have an ARC that I'm hoping to pick up next week, but I feel like the finished Hardcover is going to be stunning. Great pick!

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    1. Thanks. I agree about the cover. Your pick this week sounds good too.

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  3. WOw, this one hasn't come across my desk. It looks very intriguing. Can't wait. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Thanks for coming by! Your pick definitely is interesting. I like that it sounds like it has the possibility of a happy ending.

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  4. Wow that is an intriguing premise. I'd be very curious to see how the people react- is it supernatural? Is there a reasonable explanation? Now I want to know ha ha!

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  5. I can't wait to read this as well:-) I really enjoyed her first book, it's been so long since it came out!

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    1. I didn't read her first book yet, but I've had it recommended to me. Nice to hear you enjoyed it!

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  6. Now THAT is an interesting thing to happen -- makes me so curious about this book! Great pick!

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  7. The title sounds really good. And the cover - beautiful. Hope you´ll enjoy your pick.

    Best wishes
    Vi

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    1. I hope you enjoy your pick as well. It was interesting seeing the two different covers.

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  8. I am really looking forward to reading this one too! I love the sound of it. I really enjoyed her Thirteenth Tale. I never did get to her last book, but this one . . . I definitely want to give a try. I hope you love it.

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  9. I had no idea Diane Setterfield had a new book coming out! I've been meaning to read something of hers for ages! Maybe I should pick this one up. Thanks!

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    1. It sounds like it will be a good one for us to read. And it's a standalone. Happy Reading!

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