Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by 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 that was hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.
Home sweet home? Can’t Wait!
Description
Some secrets don’t die―they wait.When Julia Barlow loses her job and her apartment, she has nowhere left to go but Pemberton, her family’s sprawling seventeenth-century estate in rural Massachusetts. Officially, she’s there to check in on her aging grandmother. Unofficially, she’s hoping the old house will give her a place to disappear.
Instead, Pemberton begins to unravel her.
Every night, the grandfather clock stops at exactly 3:41 a.m. The lights flicker without warning. And a disembodied voice cries for help outside Julia’s bedroom door.
As Julia digs into the house’s dark history, she uncovers the story of a woman executed for witchcraft in 1692―and realizes the past may not be finished with Pemberton yet. When decades of family lies begin to surface, Julia must confront a terrifying truth: Pemberton may be haunted by women whose voices refuse to stay silent.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes The Witch, a chilling, twist-filled thriller about secrets―those we inherit, those we bury, and those people will burn to keep silent.
Book Info
- Release Date: October 6, 2026
- Audiobook Narrators: Saskia Maarleveld & Marin Ireland
- Audio Length: ~9 hours, 30 minutes
- Print/Digital Page Numbers: 379
- Publishers: Hollywood Upstairs Press (print & digital) Dreamscape Media (audio)
Fab choice, Jo. Sounds very creepy!😱
Thanks, Nicki💜 I think so, too.
I’ve only read The Housemaid series by Freida McFadden, and I’ve been curious to check out more of her books. The Witch does sound like an interesting read for the fall.
I’ve got that series on my TBR. She’s new to me this year and I’m now a fan.
Great choice Jonetta! You know this on my TBR list as well. ☺️
Thanks, Jodie💜 Followed your lead and thanks for the heads up!
I think I’d like to read this author and own a few of her books but haven’t managed it yet.
Anne – Books of My Heart
I just started this year and am having a great time!
Great pick, sounds creepy!
Thanks, Sarah💜 That it does.
I usually listen to McFadden but I spotted a gorgeous special hardcover edition of The Witch and I couldn’t resist pre-ordering it 🙈😂
I saw that! Enjoy, Kelly💜
Thanks, you too 💜
I definitely can’t wait for this one! It’s the perfect Halloween read.
That it is!
This sounds very different from her usual fair. A great choice for the fall as Hallowe’en comes around.
Thanks, Carla💜 I’m new to her but thought it sounds different, too.