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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

"Waiting On" Wednesday: Perfect Reader

"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:

Perfect Reader
By Maggie Pouncey
Publication Date: June 15

From Amazon:

Flora Dempsey is the only child of Lewis Dempsey, beloved former college president and a famous academic in the league of Harold Bloom. On hearing the news of her father’s death, Flora hastily quits her big-city magazine job and returns to her hometown to in­habit his house. But even weightier is her appoint­ment as her father’s literary executor; it seems he was secretly writing poems at the end of his life—love poems, to a girlfriend Flora didn’t even know he had. Suddenly besieged by well-wishers and literary blog­gers alike, Flora has no choice but to figure out how to navigate it all: the fate of the poems, her relation­ship with the girlfriend who wants a place in her life, her memories of her parents’ divorce, and her own uncertain future.

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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74 comments:

  1. Mary (Bookfan)March 10, 2010 at 5:12 AM

    Perfect Reader sounds like something I might like. I'll be watching for your thoughts.
    My pick is here.

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  2. StaciMarch 10, 2010 at 5:23 AM

    I'm liking the sound of this one!!

    Here's mine:
    http://lifeinthethumb.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  3. nineflyMarch 10, 2010 at 5:24 AM

    not sure about the poetry, but the family dynamics sound good =D

    here's mine

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  4. Tina's BlogMarch 10, 2010 at 5:48 AM

    I'm adding Perfect Reader to my list.
    Here's my WOW pick:
    http://booksaremything.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday_10.html

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  5. CMashMarch 10, 2010 at 6:05 AM

    This is my first posting for "WOW" and know it won't be my last. Great way to find out about new books to put on TBR list (lol like I need more). My posting is here
    Also a new follower

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  6. UnknownMarch 10, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    Sounds like a great pick!

    Here's mine: http://ijustwannasithereandread.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday-3_09.html

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  7. ShondaMarch 10, 2010 at 6:10 AM

    Perfect Reader sounds good. I like books dealing with family dynamics. Here's what I'm waiting for:

    http://memybookandthecouch.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday_10.html

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  8. AnonymousMarch 10, 2010 at 6:10 AM

    A book about literary bloggers? Oh my, I will have to get this one! Thanks for sharing, Jill.

    My WOW is here.

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  9. Cackleberry HomesteadMarch 10, 2010 at 6:11 AM

    Sounds interesting, I'll have to be on the lookout for Perfect Reader.

    Mine is here

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  10. Jan von HarzMarch 10, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    This sounds like a very interesting book. Poetry and everything.

    My WOW is here:
    http://eatingyabooks.blogspot.com

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  11. SunnysmileqtMarch 10, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    That looks like it's going to be a great read!

    Here's mine:

    http://afewgoodbooks1.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday-3.html

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  12. jMarch 10, 2010 at 6:20 AM

    Here's my WOW for the week:
    http://yaaddict.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday-week-seven.html

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  13. VickiMarch 10, 2010 at 6:20 AM

    Sounds interesting! Here's mine
    http://rhiana-reads.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday_10.html

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  14. A Bookshelf MonstrosityMarch 10, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    I love the premise for this!

    My pick for the week is The Book of Spies.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 10, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    Sounds interesting.

    Here's mine

    http://owlforya.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday-march-10.html

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  16. Christina / Book AddictMarch 10, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    That sounds like a book I'd enjoy!
    Here's mine:

    http://bookaddictchris.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday-anxious-hearts.html

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  17. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaMarch 10, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    Perfect Reader sounds great Jill; thanks Here is my pick:

    http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday_10.html

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  18. JenniferMarch 10, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    I like this! Here's mine:
    http://www.crazy-for-books.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday-march-10-2010.html

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  19. UnknownMarch 10, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    Ooh - looks good!

    Here's my pick for the week - The Reckoning!

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  20. Kelly PeresMarch 10, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    I've never heard of this book but seem interesting!!

    My Pick is Here

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  21. Jen at Introverted ReaderMarch 10, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    That sounds like it will be popular with bloggers!

    Mine is at The Introverted Reader.

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  22. Kathy MartinMarch 10, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    I am waiting for two new YA books. My Waiting post is here.

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  23. EricaMarch 10, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    Here's mine:
    http://cafesaturday.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday-9.html

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  24. Laurel-Rain SnowMarch 10, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    Oh, this one sounds fabulous! I must add it to my list.

    Here's mine:

    http://rainysnowyobsessions.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  25. AlayneMarch 10, 2010 at 7:28 AM

    I like the sound of this! My WOW is at The Crowded Leaf.

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  26. PolishOutlanderMarch 10, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    Oooo! This sounds like something I would read. I'll add it to the list.
    Here is my pick

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  27. Mari - Escape In A BookMarch 10, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    I like the sound of The Perfect Reader :)

    My pick is a book called Every Little Thing in the World.

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  28. tarynwandererMarch 10, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    I like this sounds really good, and could bring up interesting questions about how we treat authors' unfinished works after they've died. Didn't Emily Dickinson want her poems burned?

    My WoW post is over at bookwanderer!

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  29. vvb32 readsMarch 10, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    the secret poems would be an interesting mystery to uncover.

    my WoW is Alice in Wonderland-related

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  30. BonnieMarch 10, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    Perfect Reader sounds very interesting. My WOW post is HERE.

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  31. Valerie KempMarch 10, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    Sounds good. I always have a soft spot for coming home stories.

    Here's mine.

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  32. UnknownMarch 10, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    I cant wait to see what you think about this one, it sounds pretty good!

    Mine this week is Praefato by Georga McBride

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  33. Melissa (i swim for oceans)March 10, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    Perfect Reader sounds brilliant! I will definitely have to add that one to my TBR pile! Here's mine:

    http://iswimforoceans.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday-is-hosted-by-jill.html :)

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  34. Sab H.March 10, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    Sounds good!

    Mine's here!

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  35. Carin SiegfriedMarch 10, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    I am so excited about my Waiting On pick! It's one of my favorite authors, Mary Roach: http://carolinebookbinder.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday_10.html

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  36. LoriMarch 10, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    Interesting premise, I hope that you enjoy your book. Here's Mine.

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  37. Ella PreussMarch 10, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Here's my WoW for this week!

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  38. joyh82March 10, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    You always pick the neatest sounding books, have a great week and here is mine.
    Books and Life

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  39. CassandraMarch 10, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    My pick of the week is The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting.

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  40. Sa ToyaMarch 10, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    I find it VERY intriguing. I'm deff gonna look into it.
    I'm also excited because this is my first official WoW post.

    My Pick ♥

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  41. UnknownMarch 10, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    Doesn't really sound like my kind of book but I love the cover and the title.
    Mine is here

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  42. ElenaMarch 10, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    Here's my Waiting On Wednesday: Stealing Fire by Jo Graham.

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  43. UnknownMarch 10, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    Ooh I like that blurb. What a fab pick!

    Here is mine: http://www.thebookette.co.uk/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday-accomplice.html This week I went for thrilling realism.

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  44. Shelly BMarch 10, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    That one sounds good!

    Here's mine:
    http://writeforareader.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday-guardian-of-dead.html

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  45. UnknownMarch 10, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    Great choice!

    Here's mine:
    http://swordsforfighting.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday-2.html

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  46. BookHoundsMarch 10, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    I haven't heard of Perfect Reader -- I would probably like it :)

    Here is mine:

    http://maryinhb.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday-reckoning-by.html

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  47. Library Lounge LizardMarch 10, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    That sounds like a great book...my WoW is Here!

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  48. AnonymousMarch 10, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Sounds like a great book. I love the title.

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  49. nomadreaderMarch 10, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    Great pick! My pick this week is A Thread of Sky by Deanna Fei.

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  50. Mishel (P.S. I Love Books)March 10, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    I like the name Flora, it's pretty :D

    Here's my Wow:

    http://creativitygone.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday-47.html

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  51. Marie CloutierMarch 10, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    Here's mine: http://www.bostonbibliophile.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday.html
    Perfect Reader sounds great.

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  52. DonnaMarch 10, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    This is the first I've heard of Perfect Reader. Sounds interesting and I like the cover too. Mine is here.

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  53. bermudaonionMarch 10, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    You always find the most interesting books! This one sounds good to me.

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  54. Laurie TMarch 10, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    Secret love poems--how intriguing!
    Can't wait to read your review on it.

    Mine's here:http://readergirls.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday_10.html

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  55. AnonymousMarch 10, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    Sounds like a great pick! Here is
    here    .

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  56. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogMarch 10, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    This one looks intriguing, lots of family secrets!

    Here's my WoW pick!

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  57. Christina TMarch 10, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    This sounds like a great book! I've never heard of it or the author before. Thanks for sharing your interesting WoW pick.

    Here is my WoW pick.

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  58. Manga ManiacMarch 10, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    My WOW's are here:

    http://www.mangamaniaccafe.com/?p=3802

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  59. CarinaMarch 10, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    I'm definitely adding this one to my TBR list as well!

    My pick is here.

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  60. SaraMarch 10, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    This sounds great!

    Here's mine:
    http://sarasbookjourney.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday-4.html

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  61. EmilyMarch 10, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    Here's what I'mw aiting on this week:

    http://theninjalibrarian.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday-10.html

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  62. LaurenMarch 10, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    That sounds really good! Mine is right here.

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  63. CIPMarch 10, 2010 at 1:53 PM

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  64. Jessica LawlorMarch 10, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    Here's what I'm waiting on this week!

    http://jessicalawlor.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  65. AnonymousMarch 10, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    Mmm, interesting.

    Here's mine.

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  66. The Library LurkerMarch 10, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    Sounds great! It has book bloggers in it! Here's mine:
    http://librarylurker.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday-7.html

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  67. MelissaMarch 10, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    That sounds like a great book!

    Here's mine!

    http://www.bibliochic.com/2010/03/10/waiting-on-wednesday-5/

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  68. KatyMarch 10, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    Thanks for hosting the meme :)
    http://bit.ly/cfqRUm

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  69. Little Miss Becky :)March 10, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    Oh, I absolutely love stories like that, where a secret is revealed about someone you think you've known your whole life. Will definitely be looking this one up!

    Here is my WoW for this week!

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  70. AnonymousMarch 10, 2010 at 3:55 PM

    Hi Jill! I'm a new blogger and this is the first time that I'm participating in your meme. Here's my pick!

    http://www.rebloco.com/category/memes/waiting-on-wednesday/

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  71. Alex Bennett from Electrifying ReviewsMarch 10, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    Firelight by Sophie Jordan

    http://alexreadsbooks.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday-7.html

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  72. AndreaMarch 10, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    Here is my WoW

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  73. Curling up by the FireMarch 10, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    That sounds like something I would read.

    Here are mine:

    http://curlingupbythefire.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday_10.html

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  74. MaryMarch 10, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    Perfect Reader sounds really interesting.
    here's mine: http://readingbytheshore.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday-2.html

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