Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Dusty Reads (17)

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Dusty Reads is a weekly meme, hosted here, featuring a book that has been sitting unread on my home shelf for some time. To participate, add your link at the bottom. 
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My pick this week:

The Society of S
Susan Hubbard
Released May, 2007

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“If you ever want to hide from the world, live in a small city, where everyone seems anonymous.”

That’s the advice of twelve-year-old Ariella Montero, who lives with her father in Saratoga Springs, New York, in a house haunted more by secrets than by memories. The Society of S traces her journey south, to Asheville and Savannah, and on to Florida, as she learns that everything she knows about her family is a lie.

When she finds her mother, she learns the truth: Ariella is a fledgling member of the Society of S.

S stands for Sanguinists: a sect of environmentalists concerned with ethics and human rights — although they happen to be vampires. S also stands for synesthete: a person able to see words and letters in colors. The letter S is lucky for Sara, Ariella’s mother, who gravitates to cities such as Savannah and Sarasota. But will it be lucky for Ariella?

“What the heck is this?” Yeah.. I have no idea. Which is why it’s still hidden on my bookshelf until piles of other unread books. Ha! Has anyone actually read this? Or even heard of it? (Costco made me buy it)

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19 Responses to “Dusty Reads (17)”

  1. Natalie (Mindful Musings)

    I listened to the audio book a few years ago and I remember liking it. Not loving, but probably a 3 or 4 star rating. But that was years ago, and I don’t really remember what happened. I have the sequel though! Looks like it’s time for a reread, lol!

  3. thekams

    I actually read this one back in the summer of 2008. I remember it being better than the synopsis makes it sound – I know I liked it at the time!

  7. Rebs @ Book-Rants

    I’ve never heard of this either, I’ve got a few books that I got from used book stores that were cheap and I’d never really heard much about, you never know it could be a diamond in the rough.

  14. Ashley @ Book Labyrinth

    Ohhhhh I remember this book. I haven’t read it, but I remember when it came out. I think a couple of my friends have read it, because I remember hearing more about it besides just seeing it in stores.

  16. Shellie

    Yeah…I’m gonna go with your comment…where the hell did you find that?!! And how did Costco make you buy that? It may be good though so *shrugs*
    -Shellie

  18. Alison Can Read

    I’ve never heard of this. Sounds interesting although I don’t know if it’s my thing. I love this meme – it’s the first I’ve seen of it. I’ll definitely be checking back!