For this month’s theme, I went strictly by title, looking for ones that remind me of the unstable weather we tend to get this time of year. Since the melting mountain snow usually brings about some springtime flooding around here, Andrew Vachss’ novel was a no-brainer! I hadn’t heard of Vachss’ crime thrillers until a random tweet got me interested in learning more about his work. His books sound fast-paced and gritty, exactly how I like my crime novels! As for the other two, I don’t know if I will try to read both or just pick one. The Gift of Rain is historical fiction set in 1939 Penang, while The Master of Rain sounds like more of a mystery/crime novel set in 1926 Shanghai. I guess I’ll have to see where my reading mood takes me!
Goodreads Group Reads
My Goodreads groups went with quite a range of subjects this month. A few titles that caught my eye:
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a children’s classic that I remember reading several times as a kid. I may have to pull out my tattered copy and revisit this charming story.
Bunny by Mona Awad has been popping up on my feeds quite a bit lately and I have to say I am intrigued. Described as The Vegetarian meets Heathers, with an outsider accepted into a tight-knit clique and the resulting chaos and aftermath.
Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson is another title I’ve been hearing a lot about, the “adventures” of two young children who spontaneously combust when agitated, and their caretaker (who is an old friend of the children’s stepmother).
The Fisherman by John Langan is a horror novel about two old friends who decide to find out if the stories about nearby Dutchman’s Creek are true. I’m going to assume this won’t end well!
What’s on your April reading list? Drop me a line and let’s talk books!
Stay safe and Happy Reading!