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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

"Waiting On" Wednesday: Cleaving


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

I think this is my first non-fiction WOW, but y'all know I'm a sucker for food memoirs. And, in light of the upcoming release of the movie version of Julie & Julia, it seemed appropriate.

Cleaving: A Story of Marriage, Meat, and Obsession
By Julie Powell
Publication Date: December 1

From Amazon:

"Julie Powell thought cooking her way through Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking was the craziest thing she'd ever do--until she embarked on the voyage recounted in her new memoir, CLEAVING.

Her marriage challenged by an insane, irresistible love affair, Julie decides to leave town and immerse herself in a new obsession: butchery. She finds her way to Fleischer's, a butcher shop where she buries herself in the details of food. She learns how to break down a side of beef and French a rack of ribs--tough, physical work that only sometimes distracts her from thoughts of afternoon trysts.

The camaraderie at Fleischer's leads Julie to search out fellow butchers around the world--from South America to Europe to Africa. At the end of her odyssey, she has learned a new art and perhaps even mastered her unruly heart."

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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56 comments:

  1. KristiJuly 29, 2009 at 6:01 AM

    What an unusual storyline and title. Sounds amusing. Here is my WoW.

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  2. ShondaJuly 29, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    Here's what I'm waiting for:

    http://memybookandthecouch.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday_29.html

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  3. Mary (Bookfan)July 29, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    Interesting that her story continues in this way!

    Here's my WOW.

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  4. JessJuly 29, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    Great choice! I am looking forward to reading Julie and Julia and seeing the movie. I will have to read this after.

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  5. BonnieJuly 29, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    I just read Julie & Julia and can't wait to see the movie. I hadn't heard of this book and what an interesting turn of events. I'll definitely be adding this book to my wishlist.

    My WOW is HERE.

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  6. Book Butterfly (Kim)July 29, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    Here's what I'm waiting on!

    http://butterflybookreviews.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-9-pretty-dead-by_28.html

    Thanks!

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  7. Lenore AppelhansJuly 29, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Here's mine

    Or if you'd rather:

    http://presentinglenore.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-37-inside-out-by.html

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  8. BurtonReview July 29, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    My Pick is up at The Burton REview
    Have a Great Day!

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  9. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJuly 29, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    LOL...love the title.

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  10. Gwendolyn B.July 29, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    I've got JULIE & JULIA coming up in my TBR stack - good to know there'll be a follow-up!
    Here's mine!

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  11. Faye( Ramblings of a Teenage Bookworm)July 29, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    My WoW here

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  12. ZiaJuly 29, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Here is mine this week.

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  13. SandraJuly 29, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    What an interesting, and unusual thing to do. That has to be an intriguing story. I look forward to your thoughts on it. Enjoy your book when it comes. My WoW post is up:

    http://freshinkbooks.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-july-29.html

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  14. tapestry100July 29, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    Here's what I'm looking forward to.

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  15. Missy B.July 29, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Mine is here:

    http://missysbooknook.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday_29.html

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  16. Jacqueline C.July 29, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Sounds interesting! Here's my WoW pick

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  17. JazzJuly 29, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    Here's mine:

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

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  18. UnknownJuly 29, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Here is mine:

    http://neverendingshelf.blogspot.com

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  19. Sab H.July 29, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    Wow on your Wow!

    Here's mine:

    http://crystalreviews.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-3.html

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  20. The Book ExplorerJuly 29, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Oooh. Interesting WoW.

    Here's mine: http://thebookexplorer.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-7.html

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  21. StaciJuly 29, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    That one sounds great and I want to watch Julia and Julie!!

    Here's my WOW:
    http://lifeinthethumb.blogspot.com/2009/07/library-loot-and-waiting-on-wednesday_29.html

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  22. a flight of mindsJuly 29, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Ooh, Julie & Julia. I haven't read the book or anything, but I've seen the movie trailer. Great pick!

    Mine's here !

    - Alex

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  23. PolishOutlanderJuly 29, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    Wow! I had no idea she was working on another book. Will definitely keep an eye on that one. Here is my pick

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  24. DeniseJuly 29, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    Sounds good!

    Here's my WoW

    Have a good Wednesday everyone!

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  25. LisaJuly 29, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    What a very odd thing to throw yourself into!

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  26. TyngaJuly 29, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    Here's mine =)
    http://tyngasreviews.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-blood-promise.html

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  27. bermudaonionJuly 29, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    I'm really looking forward to this book too!

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  28. jessiJuly 29, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    I had no idea Julie Powell had written another book! Yay - I can't wait to read it. :)

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  29. The_Book_QueenJuly 29, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    Here's the link for my WoW. ;)

    http://tbqspersonalbookpalace.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday_29.html

    Sounds like your pick should be interesting...

    Enjoy,
    TBQ

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  30. Jenni @ Falling Off The ShelfJuly 29, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    Interesting WoW post!

    Here's mine this week :

    http://fallingofftheshelf.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-july-29th.html

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  31. Erotic HorizonJuly 29, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    Here's is mine

    http://erotichorizon.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday_29.html

    E.H

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  32. CinnamonJuly 29, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    My WoW post is up!

    http://ajourneyofbooks.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-bleeding-violet.html

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  33. MissSusieJuly 29, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Here's what I'm waiting for
    http://nrpl.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  34. vvb32 readsJuly 29, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    I loved Julie and Julia so am thrilled to hear about this new one. So curious to find out what happens to her marriage. And the topic of butchery will be interesting to learn about.

    my YA WoW:
    http://vvb32reads.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-9_29.html

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  35. RachelJuly 29, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    Sounds really interestings here is what I am waiting for =)

    http://thebookwars.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-1.html#comments

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  36. AmeliaJuly 29, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    Sounds like a great pick! Mine is here

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  37. MelanieJuly 29, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    If i like Julie and Julia i'll have to check this out too.

    here's mine! http://www.cynicaloptimism.net/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-private-papers-of.html

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  38. Lindsay :)July 29, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    I am waiting on The Hollow:

    http://imwaitingonwednesday.blogspot.com/

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  39. LizzyJuly 29, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Interesting book, written by one of the women that Julie & Julie is based off of?

    It's a little late, but here's my post for the week

    http://cornucopiaofreviews.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday_29.html

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  40. DarleneJuly 29, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    I love anything 'foodie'. My WOW is here..

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  41. AndreaJuly 29, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    Here is my WoW

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  42. Library Lounge LizardJuly 29, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    Here's my WoW @ Library Lounge Lizard

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  43. AnonymousJuly 29, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    Awesome! I really want to read Julie & Julia -- need to make a point of checking it out before I see the film!

    My post is here!

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  44. Minding SpotJuly 29, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Cleaving - I thought it was about books until I read the description! Nice WOW Post!

    Here's Mine:
    http://mindingspot.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday_29.html

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  45. DanniJuly 29, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    Great choice, sounds like a wonderful read! Here's mine. :)
    http://romanticharbor.blogspot.com/

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  46. Debbie's World of BooksJuly 29, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Here is mine: Debbie's World of Books

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  47. EliJuly 29, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Interesting choice!
    Here's mine:

    http://tainted-poet.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-9.html

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  48. Book DragonJuly 29, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    I'll agree with others, interesting and unusual.


    here's my WoW

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  49. Corey SJuly 29, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    My first ever WoW post.

    *beams*

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  50. BiancaJuly 29, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    Here's what I'm waiting for...http://wickedgoodbooks.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday-4.html

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  51. MariahJuly 29, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    Sounds really interesting! Here is my Wow http://mariah-readingadventure.blogspot.com/

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  52. CaseyJuly 29, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    First time WoWer. Here's my post.

    Casey

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  53. The Book GirlJuly 29, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    Here is mine :-D

    http://thebookgirlreviews.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday_29.html

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  54. MardelJuly 29, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    Hello, I grabbed your WOW idea from The Eclectic Book Lover
    Here are my picks;
    http://mardel-rabidreader.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-on-wednesday.html

    It was fun, but being an amateur blogger/computer user it took me way too long to put together. :)

    I'll keep practicing, though.

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  55. Mishel (P.S. I Love Books)July 29, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    I'm a little late this week:

    http://creativitygone.blogspot.com/2009/07/day-235-waiting-on-wednesday-22.html

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  56. WendyAugust 5, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    Here's my WoW. :)

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