Robin Windsor Has Spent Most Of Her Life Under An Assumed Name, Running From Her Family S Ignominious Past She Thought She D Finally Found Sanctuary In Her Rather Unremarkable Used Bookstore Just Up The Street From The Marina In River City, Michigan But The Store Is Struggling And The Past Is Hot On Her HeelsWhen She Receives An Eerily Familiar Book In The Mail On The Morning Of Her Father S Scheduled Execution, Robin Is Thrown Back To The Long Lost Summer She Met Peter Flynt, The Perfect Boy Who Ruined Everything That Book A First Edition Catcher In The Rye Is Soon Followed By The Other Books She Shared With Peter Nearly Twenty Years Ago, With One Arriving In The Mail Each Day But Why Would Peter Be Making Contact After All These Years And Why Does She Have A Sinking Feeling That She S About To Be Exposed All Over Again With Evocative Prose That Recalls The Classic Novels We Love, Erin Bartels Pens A Story That Shows That Words The Ones We Say, The Ones We Read, And The Ones We Write Have Power Than We Imagine
ERIN BARTELS is the author of WE HOPE FOR BETTER THINGS and THE WORDS BETWEEN US, which was a finalist for the 2015 Rising Star Award from the Women s Fiction Writers Association Her short story This Elegant Ruin was a finalist in The Saturday Evening Post 2014 Great American Fiction Contest Her poems have been published by The Lyric and The East Lansing Poetry Attack A member of the Capital City Writers Association and the Women s Fiction Writers Association, she is former features editor of WFWA s Write On magazine and current director of the annual WFWA Writers Retreat in Albuquerque, New Mexico.Erin lives in the beautiful, water defined state of Michigan where she is neverthan a ninety minute drive from one of the Great Lakes or six miles from an inland lake, river, or stream She grew up in the Bay City area waiting for freighters and sailboats at drawbridges and watching the best 4th of July fireworks displays in the nation She spent her college and young married years in Grand Rapids feeling decidedly not Dutch She currently lives with her husband and son in Lansing, nestled somewhere between angry protesters on the Capitol lawn and couch burning frat boys at Michigan State University And yet, she claims it is really quite peaceful.Erin is represented by Nephele Tempest of The Knight Agency Find her on Facebook ErinBartelsAuthor, on Twitter ErinLBartels, or on Instagram erinbartelswrites.
- Paperback
- 358 pages
- The Words Between Us
- Erin Bartels
- English
- 23 January 2017 Erin Bartels
- 0800734920
FOUR in the name of love for the living souls of dead poet society and for my oh captain , dear captain, our fearful journey is about to begin because I loved this lyrical, romantic, unforgettable 20 years long love story s rekindling by borrowed books and paid poems STARS I could give five stars to this book You ask me why, I tell you the listed reasons But I must emphasize neither author nor publishers sent me boxes of Chardonnay and Sprinkle cupcakes to like this book I could honestly say FOUR in the name of love for the living souls of dead poet society and for my oh captain , dear captain, our fearful journey is about to begin because I loved this lyrical, romantic, unforgettable 20 years long love story s rekindling by borrowed books and paid poems STARS I could give five stars to this book You ask me why, I tell you the listed reasons But I must emphasize neither author nor publishers sent me boxes of Chardonnay and Sprinkle cupcakes to like this book I could honestly say my vices never overshadow my judgment Maybe just a little bit Okay, half of it There are so many reasons to like each word, every page and the whole amazingly, wholeheartedly, intensely, remarkably formed and developed story.Here are my reasons THIS BOOK IS ABOUT BOOKS I felt like I was playing with Matryoshka dolls, another doll decreasing size placed one inside the other when I see books inside books theme and caught pieces from Catching in the Rye I hate Holden, too, which is my common point with the heroine , Dickinson Poems , From Whom the Bell Tolls , Great Gatsby , Moby Dick , Wuthering Heights I knew most of the book choices were the popular classics but they were still the best way to form friendship between young Robin and Peter Both of them are wounded souls and hurt by their own parents Robin was betrayed by her parents who were in jail and waiting for their murder trails, sent to live with her grandmother she hadn t met before She was keeping her identity as secret by telling her school friends lies about her past life and her parents The only person she was honest with Peter, she recently met at the graveyard close to her place she lived Peter also lost her mother from aneurysm lately, dealing with grieving father s issues, left her mom s favorite poem book at her grave when Robin and he bumped into each other Robin borrowed the book he left and Peter kept bringing herbooks in exchange of her beautiful poems LOTS OF BEAUTIFUL POEMS WALTZED IN MY MIND AND TOOK ME OVER TO THE MOON I loved the poems Robin put inside the books which turned her back after 20 years and reminded her of her old self and creative mind GOING BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN PAST AND PRESENT INTRIGUES YOU TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS AMAZING COUPLE This reason also gave me chills because I was expecting something irrational as I learnedabout Robin and Peter s characteristic attributes I knew Robin was only 15, living big traumas in her life but her insistence to push Peter away and her stubbornness not to understand he was the only one she can open her heart and mind without thinking a second made me so furious Peter was kind, patient, caring, sweet and deeply felt for her So I felt like she was about to sabotage the great thing they had together BIG FAMILY SECRET This part could be thought as unnecessary because the book had already great plot centered around the dull, sad, lonely life of Robin who was about to lose her bookstore and vivid supporting characters who helped her voluntarily to save her store But to understand the wrongdoings and emotional turmoil of Robin who incessantly punished herself for the misdemeanors of her own family, we needed to learn their secret history REASON TO CUT MY POINT ROBIN ROBIN ROBIN AND ROBIN WHO IS THE WINNER OF UNLIKABLE HEROINE CONTEST I understand she was so young and had hard times to listen and trust the people But after 20 years she didn t evolve, improve herself a little bit She was still judgmental, stubborn and at some parts dumb Sometimes I wanted to yell her to get her head out of her ass and embrace the life It was tormenting to see her made her life miserable and made her loved ones suffer, too.Ending was good, I was about to give a few slaps to Robin if she stayed obnoxious and acted like a relentless cow but thankfully she made right choices so I didn t need to cutpoints from this amazingly written book As a summary I m happy, satisfied Great writing, great story, the heroine who deserves my slaps and lovely hero Thanks to Netgalley and Fleming H Revell Company to share this amazing ARC COPY with me in exchange my honest review I loved it
THE WORDS BETWEEN US is one of the most beautiful novels I ve read, one in which every sentence carries power Robin is a feisty young teen, a reader and a poet, who grows into a woman determined to defy a legacy of scandal and tragedy as she attempts to forge her own path in life and love Told through a dual timeline, the plot keeps its secrets until the final pages With sweeping themes about the power of language and the search for salvation, this is a book to savor and share.
Let s start with the obvious, this cover is gorgeous Now let s talk about the story inside this wonderful cover.Where do I start it s a quick read and a fun romantic read.A used book store, books andbooks Oh to be an owner of a book store.This story seemed so real and the characters like real friends The book references were so much fun I loved the mention of so many great classics of books that I have enjoyed over the years Bartals has a 5 star book in The Words Between Us that every Let s start with the obvious, this cover is gorgeous Now let s talk about the story inside this wonderful cover.Where do I start it s a quick read and a fun romantic read.A used book store, books andbooks Oh to be an owner of a book store.This story seemed so real and the characters like real friends The book references were so much fun I loved the mention of so many great classics of books that I have enjoyed over the years Bartals has a 5 star book in The Words Between Us that everyone bookworm will enjoy.The Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are our own
Erin Bartels has created a story that feelslike a memory, something I lived, than a piece of fiction If you are the kind of person who finds meaning and life in the written word, then you ll find yourself hidden among these pages.
I hardly know where to start with this review The book is so beautifully written that I can t really convey my feelings about it except to tell you that this is a MUST READ I finished reading this book over a week ago and I am still thinking about it to the point that I haven t been able to start another book It s been a long time since I ve had that kind of book hangover.Robin is a teenager at the beginning of this book who is sent to live with her grandmother due to a scandal that happene I hardly know where to start with this review The book is so beautifully written that I can t really convey my feelings about it except to tell you that this is a MUST READ I finished reading this book over a week ago and I am still thinking about it to the point that I haven t been able to start another book It s been a long time since I ve had that kind of book hangover.Robin is a teenager at the beginning of this book who is sent to live with her grandmother due to a scandal that happened in her family She changes her identity and tries to become a new person so people won t judge her by her parents But even though she wants to present a new person to the world, her thoughts and her inner peace are still tied to her old life She meets Peter at the cemetery before school starts and he interests her until she finds out that he is the football hero, prom king jock in the senior class at the high school Their friendship thrives though the books that they begin to share their secrets with each other.I absolutely loved the world that Erin Bartels created in this novel There are wonderful book references and her love of books is apparent throughout Most of all, I loved the characters and the emotions that this novel and these characters gave me throughout the book.Thanks to the publisher for a copy of this book to read and review All opinions are my own
Vividly drawn and told in expertly woven dual timelines, THE WORDS BETWEEN US is a story about a woman who has spent years trying to escape her family s scandals and the resilience she develops along the way Erin Bartels s characters are a treat complex, dynamic, and so lifelike I half expected them to climb straight out of the pages.
Books, books, books, and one bookworm Well, quite a few bookworms and one from Robin s past.Hiding since she was fourteen from a scandal that her jailed parents were involved in caused Robin to have no confidence and become a recluse.We get a glimpse into Robin s life as a child before the scandal as well as present day Because of this scandal Robin had to live with her grandmother in another state where she met Peter who loved books too and shared books with her They became good friends unti Books, books, books, and one bookworm Well, quite a few bookworms and one from Robin s past.Hiding since she was fourteen from a scandal that her jailed parents were involved in caused Robin to have no confidence and become a recluse.We get a glimpse into Robin s life as a child before the scandal as well as present day Because of this scandal Robin had to live with her grandmother in another state where she met Peter who loved books too and shared books with her They became good friends until an incident that caused them to never see each again.Peter had been out of touch for years, but all of a sudden the books they shared as children started showing up in her mailbox at her book store from different states.Meanwhile Robin s book store was in jeopardy because she didn t have any customers.Robin was sweet and will pull you into her life, her situation, and her love of books.If you also enjoy mysteries, THE WORDS BETWEEN US will appeal to you because added to Robin s dilemmas in her life was a secret her grandmother supposedly had and that Robin never knew about.THE WORDS BETWEEN US will resound with book lovers simply because of that gorgeous cover, the title, and of course the story line.The reader will again be treated to Ms Bartel s wonderful storytelling skills 4 5This book was given to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review
The Words Between Us by Erin Bartels is a deep, thought provoking story The themes are powerfully explored here Courage, family, and love thrived The main protagonist had a lot on her plate Her father being jailed for horrendous crimes and later executed The emotional battle for the young woman was difficult But she kept going Her life is renewed yet the past of her family s secrets still crush her Too much weight, and then life sends a way of cracking that Opening up wounds that never The Words Between Us by Erin Bartels is a deep, thought provoking story The themes are powerfully explored here Courage, family, and love thrived The main protagonist had a lot on her plate Her father being jailed for horrendous crimes and later executed The emotional battle for the young woman was difficult But she kept going Her life is renewed yet the past of her family s secrets still crush her Too much weight, and then life sends a way of cracking that Opening up wounds that never healed, the protagonist had one of the toughest journeys I ve read It was believable every step of the way Robin held my sympathy from the start Erin Bartels created a story that dug into my heart I couldn t let go of the characters Even after the last page was read, they were still stuck in my head Their stories were that good I received this copy from the publisher This is my voluntary review
Wow What a book An advanced read copy from the publisher It had five star rating and I was a skeptic but it was amazing I would highly recommend this book It was humorous, romantic, tragic andall in one Plus I read it in 9 days with a crazy schedule not made for reading.
Sooooo cute I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, just dying to see what happened It had a kind of hallmark movie feel to it It was interesting, there were twists and cliff hangers, with a happy feel good ending The characters were depicted really well and it was super interesting to see them grow up over the course of the chapters.Sometimes novels that switch back and forth between the past and the present can feel choppy or messy, but not this one It set up the climax really well, Sooooo cute I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, just dying to see what happened It had a kind of hallmark movie feel to it It was interesting, there were twists and cliff hangers, with a happy feel good ending The characters were depicted really well and it was super interesting to see them grow up over the course of the chapters.Sometimes novels that switch back and forth between the past and the present can feel choppy or messy, but not this one It set up the climax really well, and described backstory without the modern character just telling us.I would love love love to see this become a movie, and I would be evenexcited for a sequel