• Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Remembrancy

*Inspirational and clean reads to remember and see

  • Home
  • Contact Me
  • About Me
  • Disclaimer, Privacy and Legal Notices

Can’t Wait Wednesday: The Death of Mungo Blackwell

September 4, 2019 by Suzie Waltner 5 Comments

 

cant wait wednesday

 

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally, they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine. If you’re continuing with WOW, feel free to link those up as well! Find out more here.

 

This week I’m sharing about a friend’s upcoming book. While Lauren H. Brandenburg has a series out for middle grade readers, this is her first written for an adult audience. The publisher had a hard time categorizing it because it beats to it’s own drum and that is one of the many reason’s I’m looking forward to reading #TheDeathOfMungoBlackwell.

About the Book

‘We all need to know what’s missing in our lives. At a funeral someone stands and describes everything a person has accomplished in their life. But what if they missed something? What if there was one thing they never got to do? And what if they had a chance to go back and do it?’ The Blackwells are a family with an extraordinary history and astounding traditions, which include attending their own funerals before they die! Their ways are questionable and their stories about deceased relatives are as bold as their red hair, but it is their eclectic wares that keep tourists coming back to their market in the town of Coraloo. Charlie Price, whose world has come crumbling down after a lapse in judgement leaves him unemployed, finds himself flung into the chaotic world of the Blackwells when he relocates to Coraloo with his socialite wife, Velveteen, and shy son, Gideon. Here Charlie attempts to make a living as a ‘picker’, reselling under-priced items he picks up at the market. Some of the Blackwells welcome him with open arms, but others resent pickers and want him thrown out of the market. Charlie soon finds this new way of life under threat and his quest for simplicity seems to be crumbling. Perhaps it’s time for Charlie to have a funeral of his own! This charming story of hope will warm your heart and make your imagination soar.

 

Amazon | Barnes and Noble | BAM! | Book Depository  | Goodreads

 

 

Filed Under: Book Review

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Barb @ Booker T's Farm says

    September 4, 2019 at 8:14 AM

    This sounds really cool. I like books that sound a tad odd. It’s definitely going on the TBR!

    Reply
  2. Jenea's Book Obsession says

    September 4, 2019 at 10:56 AM

    I haven’t seen this one before but it sure sounds good!

    Reply
  3. Jordan Rose says

    September 4, 2019 at 8:45 PM

    Ooh, this sounds really good! I’ll have to keep my eye out for it!

    Reply
  4. Alicia Haney says

    September 4, 2019 at 9:06 PM

    This book sounds different alright and like a pretty good read! Very interesting. Thank you for sharing this blog.

    Reply
  5. Literary Feline says

    September 5, 2019 at 10:15 PM

    This does sound unique and like something I wouldn’t mind giving a try. I hope you enjoy it! Have a great week.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Or, you can subscribe without commenting.

Primary Sidebar

Buzzing About Books

Ad
Ad
Subscribe

RSS Feed

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org

Copyright © 2023 · Lifestyle Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter GoodReads GoodReads
grab this