Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Tressa at Wishful Endings that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
I am combining CWW with Books From the Backlog hosted by Carole at Carole's Random Life in Books. This will allow me to feature some newly "rediscovered" books, which I plan on reading, alongside a new release.
This week I can't wait for
Beach House Rules by Kristy Woodson Harvey
Published by Gallery Books on May 27, 2025
Age/Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Fiction
Goodreads
"Southern bestselling sensation” (Katie Couric Media) Kristy Woodson Harvey returns with a delightfully moving new novel about a mother-daughter duo learning to lean on their community of women—and each other—after their world is turned upside down.
When Charlotte Sitterly’s husband is arrested for a white-collar crime, she and her daughter Iris are locked out of their house by the FBI and—what’s potentially even worse—thrust into the spotlight of @JuniperShoresSocialite, the town’s snarky anonymous Instagram account. Cut off from her bank accounts and feeling desperate, Charlotte takes up an acquaintance’s offer to stay at a beachfront former bed-and-breakfast that’s home to a community of single mothers and draws plenty of gossip in the small coastal North Carolina town.
Charlotte and Iris find solace and are surprised by how much fun they’re having with the other families despite their circumstances. But when the women discover a secret link between them, it changes everything they thought they knew about the unconventional family they’ve created and leaves them wondering whether their coming together was a coincidence at all. Will the skeletons in the mommune closets help Charlotte and Iris reclaim their place in the Juniper Shores community—or shatter the sisterhood forever?
“Perfect for fans of Elin Hilderbrand and Jennifer Weiner” (Country Living), Beach House Rules is a charming exploration of the joy of friendship, the true meaning of family, and reclaiming the power to reshape our own destiny.
It was love at first book for me and Kristy Woodson Harvey. She writes stories about female friendship that are packed with humor, warmth, and emotion which never fall to make me smile. Once again, Harvey has a main character who is experiencing a major setback in their life, BUT they have a community there to help them land safely. I love that! I am eager to meet all the characters in this book and cheer for Charlotte and Iris as they try to rebuild their lives.
A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote
Published by Random House on January 1, 1956
Age/Genres: Adult, Fiction
Goodreads
“The mill owner's wife persists: 'A dollar, my foot! Fifty cents. That's my last offer. Goodness, woman, you can get another one.' In answer, my friend gently reflects: 'I doubt it. There's never two of anything.”
'A Christmas Memory' is a short story written by Truman Capote, first published in 1956. This much sought-after autobiographical recollection of Capote's rural Alabama boyhood has become a modern-day classic.
Seven-year-old Buddy knows that the Christmas season has arrived when his cousin, Miss Sook Falk exclaims: "It's fruitcake weather!" Thus begins an unforgettable portrait of an odd, but enduring, friendship between two innocent souls—one young and one old—and the memories they share of beloved holiday rituals.
Truman Capote (1924–1984) was an American writer whose non-fiction, stories, novels, and plays are recognized literary classics. His first novel, 'Other Voices, Other Rooms' (1948) stayed on the bestseller list for nine weeks. In the 1950s and 1960s, Capote remained prolific producing both fiction and non-fiction, such as the novella 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1958). His masterpiece, 'In Cold Blood' (1965), became a worldwide success, after which he published rarely and suffered from alcohol addiction. He died in 1984 at age 59. At least 20 films and TV dramas have been produced from Capote novels, stories and screenplays.
Confession - I have never read a book by Truman Capote. Though he is one of those names that is well known, I just have not picked up any of his books. His most well known books Breakfast at Tiffany's and In Cold Blood were both adapted, so I was in no rush. But then I was perusing lists of books for one set in Alabama for my reading challenge. This one appeared and seemed like a sign for me to finally read something from Capote. The book boasts a cross generational friendship which are among my favorite things, and it's a holiday book. I think it will be a good pick for me.
Let us know in the comments!
OK Sam you convinced me to add Beach House Rules to my audio TBR (or TBL)!
ReplyDeleteKWH's books are so good! I hope you get a chance to check her out.
DeleteThese both sound like good choices, Sam. I have read Breakfast at Tiffany's and it was interesting. I hope you enjoy both of them.
ReplyDeleteI have a thing about reading a book after seeing an adaptation. YES! I know they can be different, but I do feel like most adaptations capture the big moments of the book.
DeleteWay to finish my thought, but that is why I don't think i would read Breakfast at Tiffany's.
DeleteI, too, love a good story with cross generational friendships. Hope these are both winners!
ReplyDeleteCommunity is something I miss from my youth and something I long for, so I love reading about it, and it's important to have people of all ages in that community to share their wisdom
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