Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Waiting on/Can't Wait Wednesday: Origin

Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine and Can't Wait Wednesday is hosted by Wishful Endings - both help us spotlight upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating!

Origin (Robert Langdon #5)
Dan Brown
Expected publication date: October 3, 2017
Robert Langdon, Harvard professor of symbology and religious iconology, arrives at the ultramodern Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to attend a major announcement—the unveiling of a discovery that “will change the face of science forever.” The evening’s host is Edmond Kirsch, a forty-year-old billionaire and futurist whose dazzling high-tech inventions and audacious predictions have made him a renowned global figure. Kirsch, who was one of Langdon’s first students at Harvard two decades earlier, is about to reveal an astonishing breakthrough . . . one that will answer two of the fundamental questions of human existence.

As the event begins, Langdon and several hundred guests find themselves captivated by an utterly original presentation, which Langdon realizes will be far more controversial than he ever imagined. But the meticulously orchestrated evening suddenly erupts into chaos, and Kirsch’s precious discovery teeters on the brink of being lost forever. Reeling and facing an imminent threat, Langdon is forced into a desperate bid to escape Bilbao. With him is Ambra Vidal, the elegant museum director who worked with Kirsch to stage the provocative event. Together they flee to Barcelona on a perilous quest to locate a cryptic password that will unlock Kirsch’s secret.

Navigating the dark corridors of hidden history and extreme religion, Langdon and Vidal must evade a tormented enemy whose all-knowing power seems to emanate from Spain’s Royal Palace itself . . . and who will stop at nothing to silence Edmond Kirsch. On a trail marked by modern art and enigmatic symbols, Langdon and Vidal uncover clues that ultimately bring them face-to-face with Kirsch’s shocking discovery . . . and the breathtaking truth that has long eluded us. - from Goodreads
So yeah, some people might scoff at Dan Brown's books, but I've always loved his stories and their mix of suspense, history, and art!

25 comments:

  1. I've never read Dan Brown, but I really want to. This book looks fascinating :) Hope you enjoy it!
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    Amy @ A Magical World Of Words

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  2. I've liked the Dan Brown I have read and can't wait to se what people think of this one!

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    1. I'm sure it's going to have a wide range of reviews!

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  3. I've never read anything by Dan Brown, but I keep meaning to. Hope you love this one when you get it! :)

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  4. I've never read anything by this author. I hope you enjoy this one though. Have a great week!

    CWW
    Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Know

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  5. Bet this one is good. I know lots of people enjoy Brown's book. Enjoy!

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    1. If it's anything like his previous books, I'm sure I'll like it!

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  6. This one sounds interesting. I've actually never read a book by Dan Brown, though I own at least two of his books. I'm definitely going to add this to my TBR, thanks for sharing! Happy reading!

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    1. Cool, you should definitely read them! They're such a fun ride!

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  7. Love Dan Brown, cannot wait for this!!

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  8. Wow, such an intriguing synopsis. Hope you enjoy this book and am looking forward to reading your review!

    Renee ~ My Wow

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  9. Dan Brown is a new author to me, but the book sounds good. I hope you enjoy it.

    Jenea's Book Obsession's Can't-Wait Wednesday

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  10. It's been ages since I've read anything by Dan Brown. His books are high energy. I think he's a great storyteller too. I hadn't heard about this one. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Yes, his books are so fun and fast-moving!

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  11. I love Dan Brown's books, though I haven't read any for so long, so I definitely should get back to them soon :)

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    1. Yeah, I feel like maybe it's been awhile since he released a new book? I've been hearing about this one for quite a while.

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  12. I've never read Dan Brown but I like the idea of mixing history and mystery, always have. Looks like a fun read. :)

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    1. His books are really cool, just so much action and adventure!

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  13. Yessss! I can't wait for this book to come out.

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