This is my first "Can't Wait Wednesday" post!
This is a weekly event hosted by
Tressa @ Wishful Endings, and inspired by "Waiting On Wednesday", which used to be hosted by
Jill @ Breaking the Spine.
For more information, please click HERE.
This new meme also showcases future releases highly anticipated by book bloggers.
There are many genres featured, so I will concentrate on literary fiction and other contemporary fiction.
This new meme also showcases future releases highly anticipated by book bloggers.
There are many genres featured, so I will concentrate on literary fiction and other contemporary fiction.
My choice for this week is a very intriguing mix of elements!
The Afterlives: A Novel
Thomas Pierce
Hardcover, 384 pages
Riverhead Books
January 9, 2018
Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction,
Metaphysical Fiction, Romance
About the Book
A love story that
asks: what happens after we die? The debut novel from National Book
Award 5 Under 35 Winner and author of the “ridiculously good” (New York Times) collection Hall of Small Mammals.
Jim Byrd died. Technically. For a few minutes. The diagnosis: heart attack at age thirty. Revived with no memory of any tunnels, lights, or angels, Jim wonders what—if anything—awaits us on the other side.
Then a ghost shows up. Maybe. Jim and his new wife, Annie, find themselves tangling with holograms, psychics, messages from the beyond, and a machine that connects the living and the dead. As Jim and Annie journey through history and fumble through faith, they confront the specter of loss that looms for anyone who dares to fall in love. Funny, fiercely original, and gracefully moving, The Afterlives will haunt you. In a good way.
Jim Byrd died. Technically. For a few minutes. The diagnosis: heart attack at age thirty. Revived with no memory of any tunnels, lights, or angels, Jim wonders what—if anything—awaits us on the other side.
Then a ghost shows up. Maybe. Jim and his new wife, Annie, find themselves tangling with holograms, psychics, messages from the beyond, and a machine that connects the living and the dead. As Jim and Annie journey through history and fumble through faith, they confront the specter of loss that looms for anyone who dares to fall in love. Funny, fiercely original, and gracefully moving, The Afterlives will haunt you. In a good way.
Why I can't wait for this book!
This novel deals with topics that are really fascinating to me! I've always been interested in NDEs (near-death experiences), as well as the possibility of communication with the beyond, and other metaphysical topics. Plus, it looks like there's some romance involved, as well!
About the Author
Thomas Pierce was born and raised in South Carolina. He is the author of the forthcoming novel, The Afterlives, and the acclaimed story collection, Hall of Small Mammals. His stories have appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Oxford American,
and elsewhere. A recipient of the National Book Foundation's 5 Under 35
Award, he is a graduate of the University of Virginia creative writing
program and lives in Virginia with his wife and daughters.
What do you think of my choice?
Please leave a comment below!
10 comments:
Near Death experiences sound interesting to read about. Great pick and thank you for bringing this one to my attention.
Jenea's Book Obsession's CWW
This sounds like an interesting book. Great pick!
Here’s my WoW!
Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog
Oh my gosh. I need this one. Even without the dog on the cover (and it doesn't sound like he's in the book) I want it. It's definitely going on my wishlist. You've got Cass and Book's vote on this one too!
Though I am skeptical of near death experiences this sounds interesting. The fact that the protagonist does not experience the tunnel and light phenomenon makes it seem that Pierce is trying to avoid cliches and using imagination. If you read this, I would be interested to read what you thought about it.
Hi, Jenea!
Oh, definitely!! This book is a novel, but there are nonfiction books out there which deal with this topic. I LOVE to read about this!!
You're very welcome for the heads up!
Thanks so much for commenting!! <3 <3 <3 :) :) :)
Hi, Ronyell!
Yes, this does sound like a VERY interesting book! I can hardly wait!!
Thanks for commenting back!! <3 <3 <3 :) :) :)
Hi, Barb!
You know, I'm wondering about the dog myself. He/She might not be in the plot. But, if so, why would they put a dog on the cover? Hmmm. An intriguing little mystery, I think!
Aside from the cover, the topics dealt with in this book are TOTALLY fascinating to me! I'm happy to hear they are fascinating for you, as well!! :) :) :)
I'm SO glad that Cass and Book approve of my choice, too!!
Thanks so much for the lovely comment!! HUGS TO YOU & THE BOYS!! And "WOOF, WOOF" to them, too!! <3 <3 <3 :) :) :)
Hi, Brian!
I've been fascinated with NDEs for quite some time now. I remember reading an article by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross several years ago. I can't recall the title, though.
I was surprised when I read that this character's NDE had nothing of the usual stuff reported by real-life NDE survivors. Usually, these experiences have the dark tunnel, and the bright light at the end, etc..
My husband had an NDE experience himself, years ago, before we even met. However, in his case, he just floated up to the ceiling of the emergency room (he had had a heart attack), and saw his body on the bed he had been placed on.
I do need to read a real-life story about this experience, but I would also like to read this novel. I LOVE to read about metaphysical and supernatural topics!!
Thanks for the nice comment!! <3 :)
HA! Sorry I had to laugh at your "THIS IS AN AWARD-FREE, AS WELL AS A TAG-FREE, BLOG" I just noticed it :D it made me smile :)
I love the topics of this book too! The afterlife is my top fav topic! Enjoy it!
Hi, Daniela!
OMG, I had not seen this comment! So sorry....I have neglected this blog, and must come back and post on it!
I have this note on "A Night's Dream of Books", as well. I just don't have the time to participate in these things. They involve finding blogs to notify, and tag. Besides, my lack of time, there are bloggers who don't appreciate being given an "award", or tagged. So I decided to put up this note.
Thanks for dropping by and checking out this blog! I hope to be posting to it soon! HUGS!! <3 <3 <3 :) :) :)
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