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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

"Waiting On" Wednesday: Hello Goodbye


This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

Hello Goodbye
By Emily Chenoweth
Publication Date: May 5

From Amazon:

"The summer after Abby Hansen’s first year of college, several months after doctors find a malignant tumor in her mother Helen’s brain, she and her parents drive to northern New Hampshire to say goodbye to a lifetime of friends. During a single week at a historic resort, the family welcomes a small procession of visitors, and shares with them the pathos and heartache of Helen’s imminent passing. As the week progresses, the Hansens and their guests deal with Helen’s illness in varied, sometimes surprising ways, and Abby, drawn to the youthful, mischievous staff of the hotel, is torn between her duties to her family and the pleasures and temptations of her new life as an adult. For all involved, the occasion unexpectedly becomes one of awakening rather than farewell, as they discover how life inevitably blossoms in the face of death."

What's your "waiting on" pick this week?

Leave a comment with either the link to your own "Waiting On" Wednesday post or just your answer (if you don't have a blog).
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24 comments:

  1. ReverieFebruary 25, 2009 at 6:09 AM

    http://reveriemedia.blogspot.com/

    YAY waiting on wed!

    You're WOW pick looks soo touching... might just have to get my hands on it.... when i'm in the mood to cry maybe.

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  2. Lenore AppelhansFebruary 25, 2009 at 6:16 AM

    Ooh, that one does sound good!

    Here's my pick this week. And as always, thanks for hosting!

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  3. Mary (Bookfan)February 25, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    Sounds kind of sad.

    Here's mine.

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  4. AleaFebruary 25, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    Here is mine!

    http://aleapopculture.blogspot.com/2009/02/waiting-on-wednesday-19.html

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    What a neat idea to highlight new books coming out! This is my first time doing this.

    My book is LOOK AGAIN by Lisa Scottoline.

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  6. LivianiaFebruary 25, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    That sounds like it might end up being very sad.

    My pick is here: http://inbedwithbooks.blogspot.com/2009/02/waiting-on-wednesday-4.html

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  7. BonnieFebruary 25, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    This is my first WOW post! You can read it HERE.

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  8. asdfjkl;February 25, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Here is my week's pick. :)

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  9. UnknownFebruary 25, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Interesting pick! It sounds very thought-provoking! My week's pick is here

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  10. GenevieveFebruary 25, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    This week was my 1st time doing 'waiting on wednesday'. But I called it Wishing for Wednesday. Here's my pick:
    http://caprubia.blogspot.com/2009/02/wishing-for-wednesday.html

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  11. Melissa O.February 25, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    Thanks for hosting... This is my first time participating! Here are my picks! :-)

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  12. UnknownFebruary 25, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Here is my book that is waiting.
    http://thinkitthrough2eternity.blogspot.com/

    Thanks for the meme!

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  13. Lisa (Southern Girl Reads)February 25, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    That sounds like a very interesting story. By the way, how are you liking The Help? I really want to read that one!! Hope you're enjoying it!

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  14. YanFebruary 25, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    Here's mine! :D

    http://booksbytheircover.blogspot.com/2009/02/waiting-on-wednesday-3.html

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  15. TeaFebruary 25, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    I have a lot of books waiting for me at the library. They are:

    Grafton, Sue. 'D' is for deadbeat

    Hambly, Barbara. A free man of color
    Iles, Greg. The quiet game

    Rinaldi, Ann. The coffin quilt : the feud between the Hatfield

    Wait, Lea. Shadows on the coast of Maine : an antique print

    Greenwood, Kerry. Raisins and almonds : a Phryne Fisher mystery

    Flock, Elizabeth But inside I'm screaming

    Freitas, Donna. The possibilities of sainthood

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    rocking idea. here's mine: http://litmuse.wordpress.com/2009/02/25/waiting-on-wednesday-1/

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  17. AndreaFebruary 25, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    Here is what I am waiting on:

    http://purplg8r-somanybooks.blogspot.com/2009/02/waiting-on-wednesday-february-25-2009.html

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  18. Rebecca HermanFebruary 25, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Here's mine for this week:

    http://rebeccasbookblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/waiting-on-wednesday-academy-7-by-anne.html

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  19. Mishel (P.S. I Love Books)February 25, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Hello Goodbye sounds like it will be very good.

    My first pick (=

    http://creativitygone.blogspot.com/2009/02/day-82-waiting-on-wednesday-1.html

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  20. GirlwiththeBraidsFebruary 25, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    This sounds like a cute book! :D

    Mine this week is here:

    http://readingtomyself.blogspot.com/2009/02/waiting-on-wednesday_25.html

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  21. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaFebruary 25, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    This book looks really good (1 more for my list). Here is my pick:

    http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/2009/02/waiting-on-wednesday-honolulu-alan.html

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  22. NurinFebruary 25, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    That one sounds sad :( but good. :) Maybe I'll pick it up when it comes out...

    Here's mine :http://breakingthespine.blogspot.com/

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  23. UnknownFebruary 25, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Better late than never. Here's what I'm waiting on:

    http://brainlair.blogspot.com/2009/02/waiting-on-wednesday-king-of-screwups.html

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  24. Number One NovelsFebruary 26, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    My pick this week is rather more light-hearted:

    http://numberonenovels.blogspot.com/

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