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Wednesday, June 10, 2009

"Waiting On" Wednesday: Bird in Hand


"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted here, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

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

Bird in Hand
By Christina Baker Kline
Publication Date: August 11

From Amazon:

"It was an accident. It was dark, it was raining, Alison had only had two drinks. And the other car ran the stop sign. But Alison finds herself trapped under the crushing weight of grief and guilt, feeling increasingly estranged from her husband . . .

Charlie, who has his own burdens. He's in a job he doesn't love so that Alison can stay at home with the kids (and why isn't she more grateful for that?); he has a house in the suburbs and a long commute to and from the city. And the only thing he can focus on these days is his secret, sudden affair with . . .

Claire, Alison's best friend. Bold where Alison is reserved, vibrant where Alison is cautious, Claire has just had her first novel published, a thinly veiled retelling of her childhood in North Carolina. But even in the whirlwind of publication, Claire can't stop wondering if she should leave her husband . . .

Ben, an ambitious architect who is brilliant, kind, and meticulous. And who wants nothing more than a baby, or two—exactly the kind of life that Charlie and Alison seem to have. . . .

Bird in Hand is a searing novel about friendship, love, marriage, loss, and the choices we make that irrevocably alter everything we believe to be true."

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

Want to participate? Grab the logo, post your own WoW entry on your blog, and leave a link in the comments section!
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44 comments:

  1. Mari - Escape In A BookJune 10, 2009 at 6:07 AM

    Sounds like a good book, Jill!

    Here's what I'm waiting for.

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  2. VanessaJune 10, 2009 at 6:11 AM

    Here's my pick: http://ultimatebookhound.blogspot.com/2009/06/on-my-wishlist-elsewhere.html

    It's actually an older title, but I'm still excited to read it!

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  3. YvonneJune 10, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    Mine is up at
    http://socratesbookreviews.blogspot.com/2009/06/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  4. UnknownJune 10, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    Dont read a lot of adult novels, but this one sounds good! I hope they don't wifeswap though!!

    Here's my pick The Bystander

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  5. Amy CJune 10, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    This is my first time participating. I've been meaning to for a few weeks now. You can check mine out Here.

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  6. Jacqueline C.June 10, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    Good pick. Here are mine: (1) (2)

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  7. Mary (Bookfan)June 10, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    And another title goes on my TBR list. Thanks for bringing it to our attention. Alas, its another week that I don't have a WoW post. I should be back next week, though. Only two more review books and then I'm attacking my own shelves at a more leisurely pace.

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  8. ShondaJune 10, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    That sounds like it will be a good book. Here's what I'm waiting for:

    http://memybookandthecouch.blogspot.com/2009/06/waiting-on-wednesday_10.html

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  9. BurtonReview June 10, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    Good Morning all..
    My Waiting on Pick is up at The Burton Review. It's an Anne Boleyn pick..
    Have a great day!

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  10. StaciJune 10, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    that one looks great!!
    here's what I'm waiting for!!

    http://lifeinthethumb.blogspot.com/2009/06/library-loot-june-10-and-waiting-on.html

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  11. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJune 10, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    Jill, sounds like another great pick by you. One more for the list.
    Here is mine:

    http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/2009/06/waiting-of-wednesday-labor-day.html

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  12. AmeliaJune 10, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    Great pick this week Jill! Mine is here

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  13. bermudaonionJune 10, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    I love the cover and the description sounds great too.

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  14. AnonymousJune 10, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    I'm waiting not-so-patiently for one book -- due out in just six days! :)

    My post is here!

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  15. ZiaJune 10, 2009 at 8:03 AM

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  16. Lisa (Southern Girl Reads)June 10, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    You always find the best new books! It sounds fascinating and I'll have to watch for this one when it comes out!

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  17. Ink MageJune 10, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    I'm actually back to participating now that I have found more books on which to wait. (I pretty much ran out for a while.) So here's mine for this week!

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  18. Shooting Stars MagJune 10, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    Interesting choice, I'd never heard of this one before.

    Mine is a YA book by a really young writer:

    http://shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com/2009/06/waiting-onbreak-by-hannah-moskowitz.html


    -Lauren

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  19. DarleneJune 10, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    I've not heard of this one Jill but it sounds really good. My WOW is here.

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  20. Reader RabbitJune 10, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    Never heard of yours before but it definitely sounds interesting!

    Here's mine : http://readerrabbit.blogspot.com/2009/06/waiting-on-wednesdayballads-of-suburbia.html

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  21. Cackleberry HomesteadJune 10, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    I have posted mine here.

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  22. ZiaJune 10, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    My first comment link didn't work. Trying again. Here's
    mine

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  23. AnonymousJune 10, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    My first time participating

    I'll keep an eye out for your pick! It sounds good.

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  24. AnonymousJune 10, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    Mine's here:
    http://litmuse.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/waiting-on-wednesday-5/

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  25. Missy B.June 10, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    My pick can be found here:
    missysbooknook.blogspot.com

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  26. Book Butterfly (Kim)June 10, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    I like your pick Jill! Here's mine :

    http://butterflybookreviews.blogspot.com/2009/06/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  27. RandiJune 10, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    I love "Waiting on" Wednesday. Check out mine at...
    http://randiromancereader.blogspot.com/

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  28. marnesandnobleJune 10, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    I loved Christina Baker Kline's last book. So excited to discover she has a new book coming out this summer.

    So many of the books I am waiting on are the books you have covered in previous Waiting on Wednesdays. I guess we share good taste!

    Here is my link:
    http://marnesandnoble.blogspot.com/2009/06/waiting-on-wednesday-labor-day.html

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  29. Minding SpotJune 10, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Sounds good!

    Here's mine:

    http://mindingspot.blogspot.com/2009/06/waiting-on-wednesday_10.html

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  30. vvb32 readsJune 10, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    good one. sounds like one of those that make you stop and re-think personal plans in life.

    here's me:
    http://vvb32reads.blogspot.com/2009/06/waiting-on-wednesday-3.html

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  31. EliJune 10, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    Here is my WOW:

    http://tainted-poet.blogspot.com/2009/06/waiting-on-wednesday-3.html

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  32. KatieJune 10, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    Here's mine:
    http://katiesbookshelf11.blogspot.com/2009/06/waiting-on-wednesday-11.html

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  33. asdfjkl;June 10, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    This is my week's pick! (How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation) :D

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  34. AndreaJune 10, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    My Waiting on Wednesday is here

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  35. MikJune 10, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    Haven't heard of this book before.

    My pick:
    http://tinyurl.com/lg98y5

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  36. Rebecca HermanJune 10, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    Here's mine:

    http://rebeccasbookblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/waiting-on-wednesday-sphinxs-princess.html

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  37. Literary FelineJune 10, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    This does sound like a good one!

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  38. a flight of mindsJune 10, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    Your pick sounds like a great book. I love how the description is written and it all blends in together. :)

    My pick: here

    - Alex

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  39. Literary FelineJune 11, 2009 at 4:17 AM

    My response is posted.

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  40. JessJune 12, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    This book sounds great, love the cover too.

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  41. Book DragonJune 15, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    Just a quick comment to tell you that Gwendolyn B. at Sea of Books has nominated me for my first award and I'm passing it on to you! Come to my blog to grab the graphic and to see who else I picked :)

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  42. KateJune 17, 2009 at 5:41 AM

    I've joined in:
    http://anotherbookblogwhore.blogspot.com/2009/06/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  43. LaleJune 2, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    I love that cover. Here's mine: http://bit.ly/dA3tJi

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