40276268 – vintage old pocket watch and book
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.
This week’s Can’t-Wait offering – The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes by Ruth Hogan
#fiction #death #grief
Masha is drowning.
Once a spirited, independent woman with a rebellious streak, her life has been forever changed by a tragic event twelve years ago. Unable to let go of her grief, she finds solace in the silent company of the souls of her local Victorian cemetery and at the town’s lido, where she seeks refuge underwater – safe from the noise and the pain. But a chance encounter with two extraordinary women – the fabulous and wise Kitty Muriel, a convent girl-turned-magician’s wife-turned-seventy-something-roller-disco-fanatic, and the mysterious Sally Red Shoes, a bag lady with a prodigious voice – opens up a new world of possibilities, and the chance to start living again.
Until the fateful day when the past comes roaring back…
I really enjoyed The Keeper of Lost Things so when I saw this one was available, I immediately requested it – and was delighted to be approved to receive an arc. I am really looking forward to diving back into Hogan’s quirky, emotional writing.
Brainfluff 
This one looks super cute and sounds like it’ll be really good. It might be a good book for my book club… Thanks for sharing!
Tressa @ Wishful Endings
Thank you, Tressa – I’m excited about it:))
I bet this one doesn’t let you go once you start. Sounds wonderful, Sarah:)
I think it will probably be one of those which are difficult to put down – have you read The Keeper of Lost Things?
I hope it turns out well. Lovely cover!
It is a fabulous cover, isn’t it? I have to confess it was the cover that prompted me to get hold of The Keeper of Lost Things…
Oh, I’m adding this one AND Keeper of the Lost Things to my TBR!!
I’d love to get your thoughts on these books:).
I’ve always been a bit curious about The Keeper of Lost Things. Glad to hear the author is coming out with another book soon!
Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed The Keeper of Lost Things – quirky and offbeat without any sentimentality.
I still have the first Ruth Hogan book to read – bought following your review but still on the shelf 😦
I hope you get a chance to read it soon – I’d love to know what you think of it:)).
It definitely sounds quirky. I haven’t read the first book by her yet. Adding it to my TBR. Looking forward to your review of this one.
I will definitely be reviewing this one in due course:)
Oh my, what a cover — and premise this is! TY for the heads up!
You’re very welcome, Verushka:))
Lets hope we enjoy this one as much as The Keeper of Lost Things.
Lynn 😀
Oh yes – I’m hoping so, too:)
The descriptions of the women she meets! Don’t they just sound fabulous? I’d read this just for those two ladies alone, lol.
Yes – I’m really looking forward to tucking into this one, Suzanne:)
Oh yes! This sounds wonderful. I am definitely adding this to my wish list. Thank you for the recommendation, Sarah.
Glad to be of help! Have you read The Keeper of Lost Things?
Oh this looks lovely! I have The Keeper of Lost Things on my TBR and I think I need to add this one as well.
Oh yes, I think you should, too:)). I hope you get a chance to read The Keeper of Lost Things as I think you’d love it, Katherine.
Grief is such a strong, difficult adventure, one we all must endure. Plus the potential for how that adventure plays out can be dramatic, humorous, both, and more. Sounds like you’ve found a winner here. 🙂
I very much hope so. I thought it sounded very promising – I’ll soon be letting you know how I get on with it:)
Just finished The Keeper of Lost Things and loved it. It’s not my usual kind of read, but I love coming across this type of uplifting, humorous, slightly quirky with charming characters read. The second book sounds just as heartfelt, though it may be sad and a bit of a challenge to have to live up to the expectations of its predecessor.
Thank you for your lovely, nuanced comment, Claire – I appreciate you taking the time to let me know how you felt about The Keeper of Lost Things – I feel the same way:). I very much liked the lack of sentimentality in the first book.