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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

"Waiting On" Wednesday: But Not for Long


"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:

But Not for Long
By Michelle Wildgen
Publication Date: October 13

From Amazon:

"Hard-shelled, career-minded Greta is the newest and least likely member of a sustainable foods cooperative house in Madison, Wisconsin. Shortly after she joins Karin and Hal in their stately residence near campus, the husband Greta left appears on their porch, drunk, and the reason for her sudden appearance becomes clear. Yet the house members already have plenty to occupy them: a series of summer blackouts has unearthed a disquietude lurking just under the surface for each of the three residents. Gas is dwindling, electricity is unreliable, and the natural world around them is in upheaval. The uneasiness of the environment mirrors that of Greta, Hal, and Karin as they each make efforts to resolve their own personal crises. With subtle attunement to the hovering uncertainty affecting each of her characters, Wildgen crafts a story both terrifying and beautiful."

I really enjoyed Wildgen's first novel, You're Not You, so I'm really looking forward to her latest.

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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42 comments:

  1. Jenni @ Falling Off The ShelfJuly 8, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    Looks like a great read! I'll have to check it out.

    Here's mine!

    http://tinyurl.com/WoWQueene

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  2. Jacqueline C.July 8, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    Looks pretty good. I'm going to look it up! Here's my WoW post

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  3. Erotic HorizonJuly 8, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    Here's my WOW

    http://erotichorizon.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-shadow-magic.html

    E.H>

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  4. Mari - Escape In A BookJuly 8, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    Wildgen is a new author to me, the book sounds good.

    I'm waiting for Ash by Malinda Lo.

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  5. Mary (Bookfan)July 8, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    Here's my WoW pick.

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  6. bermudaonionJuly 8, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    At first I thought you wouldn't have to wait long for the book! It looks like a good one.

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  7. KristiJuly 8, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    I hadn't heard of this author before - this book sounds kind of scary - with all the stuff you take for granted running out...

    Here is mine.

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  8. UnknownJuly 8, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    Good morning. I love that cover! Read about When You Reach Me at The Brain Lair!

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  9. The Book GirlJuly 8, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    Sounds good! I'll have to check it out :-)

    Here's mine:
    http://thebookgirlreviews.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday_08.html

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  10. PolishOutlanderJuly 8, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    Morning! Here's my WoW pick for this week:
    Here is my pick

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  11. StaciJuly 8, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    That one sounds fabulous!!

    here's mine:

    http://lifeinthethumb.blogspot.com/2009/07/library-loot-and-waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  12. ZiaJuly 8, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Here's mine this week.

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  13. AnonymousJuly 8, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    That sounds like a great read!

    I'm waiting (rather impatiently) for... this new novel from an outstanding author, out next week!

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  14. LoriJuly 8, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    Here's mine:

    http://lorilaws.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-girl-who-chased.html

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  15. MySharonAnneJuly 8, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    I always forget to leave me link here, but I am remember this time. :D

    http://sharonlovesbooksandcats.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-dirty-little.html

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  16. Gwendolyn B.July 8, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    Hey, that title really fits, doesn't it? Here's mine!

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  17. The Book ExplorerJuly 8, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Here's Mine!

    http://thebookexplorer.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-4.html

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  18. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJuly 8, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    this looks great jill!!

    here is mine:

    http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-day-after-night.html

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  19. Missy B.July 8, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    I really enjoyed You're Not You...it was one of my Cover Attractions awhile back. This one sounds good as well, and I love the cover!

    Mine is here: http://missysbooknook.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-and-cover.html

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  20. Shelly BJuly 8, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    Here's my 1st Wow!

    http://writeforareader.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-sea.htmlon

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  21. MoonyJuly 8, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    http://the-book-lover.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  22. KatieJuly 8, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Here's mine:

    http://katiesbookshelf11.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-12.html

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  23. KristenJuly 8, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    http://bookworminginthe21stcentury.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesdays-archenemy.html

    Here's mine. Yours looks good! :)

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  24. AndreaJuly 8, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    Here is what I am waiting on

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  25. vvb32 readsJuly 8, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Such tough situations in this read. A bit depressing maybe?

    here's me:
    http://vvb32reads.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-6.html

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  26. AnonymousJuly 8, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    Here's mine:
    http://litmuse.wordpress.com/2009/07/08/waiting-on-wednesday-7/

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  27. EliJuly 8, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    Looks good!

    Here's mine:

    http://tainted-poet.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-6.html

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  28. Busy BookbloggerJuly 8, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    Here's my very first WOW!


    http://www.royalreads.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-comeback-by.html

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  29. a flight of mindsJuly 8, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    Sounds like a good book. Plus I really like the cover. :)

    Here's my pick. :)

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  30. MelanieJuly 8, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    this is a cool meme! I've been reading a bunch of post-apocalypse type stuff and But Not For Long sounds good. here's mine http://tigermel.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-brides-farewell.html

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  31. LizzyJuly 8, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    Looks interesting! Here's mine for the week:
    http://cornucopiaofreviews.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  32. Minding SpotJuly 8, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    Sounds good!

    Here's mine:

    http://mindingspot.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  33. DarleneJuly 8, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Sounds like a good read Jill. My WOW is here.

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  34. Library Lounge LizardJuly 8, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    Here is my pick:
    My WoW Post

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  35. JazzJuly 8, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    I love the sound of the plot! Here is my WoW pick: http://missdanaidae.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-2.html

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  36. JenniferJuly 8, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    This looks interesting. I'll have to look up the first book as well! Here's my pick.

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  37. Mishel (P.S. I Love Books)July 8, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    I'm a little late today with mine.

    http://creativitygone.blogspot.com/2009/07/day-214-waiting-on-wednesday-20.html

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  38. JoJuly 8, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    Mine can be found at:

    http://ponderingthelibrary.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-78.html

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  39. Debbie's World of BooksJuly 9, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    A little late this week but here is my pick http://debbiesworldofbooks.com/2009/07/09/waiting-on-wednesday-3/

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  40. AngelaJuly 13, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    That looks like a great book - and I like the cover. Thanks for the review.

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  41. Book DragonJuly 15, 2009 at 3:14 AM

    40 comments??? It's just after 1 am my time so I can see I'm going to have to make sure I don't wait until the afternoon!


    Your WoW sounds great, here's mine

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  42. ZiaJuly 15, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    Here's mine

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