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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

"Waiting On" Wednesday: World and Town

"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:

World and Town
By Gish Jen
Publication Date: October 5

From Amazon:
Hattie Kong—the spirited offspring of a descendant of Confucius and an American missionary to China—has, in her fiftieth year of living in the United States, lost both her husband and her best friend to cancer. But now, two years later, it is time for Hattie to start over. What Hattie makes of this situation is at the center of a novel that asks deep and absorbing questions about religion, home, America, what neighbors are, what love is, and, in the largest sense, what “worlds” we make of the world.

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

Want to participate? Grab the logo, post your own WoW entry on your blog, and leave your link below!

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35 comments:

  1. Literary CravingsJuly 21, 2010 at 12:03 AM

    Interesting pick!! Hope you enjoy it when it comes out!!

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  2. ChachicJuly 21, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    Thanks for always hosting this meme! Hope you enjoy your pick when it comes out. :)

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  3. shield maidenJuly 21, 2010 at 12:24 AM

    Sounds like an interesting read! Thank you for sponsoring this meme. I'm finding a lot of good reads :).

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  4. Tina's BlogJuly 21, 2010 at 3:29 AM

    This one looks great! I am adding it to my list.

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  5. AleksandraJuly 21, 2010 at 4:09 AM

    Sounds interesting :)

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  6. ErikaJuly 21, 2010 at 4:14 AM

    interesting choice! the premise is definitely something that interests me. it sounds like one of those life-changing stories!

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  7. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJuly 21, 2010 at 5:33 AM

    This one seems like another one I would like; thanks Jill. Here is mine:

    http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/2010/07/waiting-on-wednesday-healer.html

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  8. Mary (Bookfan)July 21, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    That's a new one to me. I'll watch for it.

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  9. Jenna JLJuly 21, 2010 at 6:14 AM

    Sounds like a good read! Sorry if my link shows up twice. Had some issues with browser and it didn't seem to work first time.

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  10. AnonymousJuly 21, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    Your pick looks great this week :)

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  11. marnesandnobleJuly 21, 2010 at 6:44 AM

    Here's my pick for the week. And it will be out soon!
    http://marnesandnoble.blogspot.com/2010/07/waiting-on-wednesday-stiltsville.html

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  12. Tales of WhimsyJuly 21, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    Sounds so beautiful and introspective.

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  13. Mel (He Followed Me Home)July 21, 2010 at 7:33 AM

    That sounds interesting ...and deep!

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  14. UnknownJuly 21, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    Interesting pick. Sort of reminds me of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet.

    My pick this week is Hothouse by Chris Lynch.

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  15. NatJuly 21, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    Waiting on Wednesday is my new favorite middle of the week event!

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  16. bermudaonionJuly 21, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    This sounds like a thought provoking novel.

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  17. AlayneJuly 21, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    This is a great pick! I think it sounds so fascinating.
    Alayne - The Crowded Leaf

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  18. Laurel-Rain SnowJuly 21, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    This one sounds fascinating...I'd love to read it!

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  19. Kali.July 21, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    i love this meme :) it's such an awesome idea!

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  20. AnonymousJuly 21, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    I always look forward to Wednesday...you always choose such interesting books :-)

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  21. CHRISTIEJuly 21, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Great choice this week! Sounds like lots of self discovery to be had for Hattie.

    Thanks for hosting :)

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  22. Kellie (secondstarbooks)July 21, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    Lots of great picks this week, my TBR list is growing!

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  23. UnknownJuly 21, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    Interesting choice!

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  24. LorinJuly 21, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    I don't participate in this meme often, but these were too good to pass up.

    Thanks for hosting!

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  25. Little Miss BeckyJuly 21, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    This one sounds like an amazing life story and what a gorgeous cover!

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  26. VioletJuly 21, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    World and Town has a lovely cover! How sad to have lost both her husband and best friend to cancer. This sounds like a book that requires tissues. Hope Hattie's fresh start turns out to be filled with hope and happiness.

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  27. AnonymousJuly 21, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    Thanks!

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  28. SarahJuly 21, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    thanks for hosting this! It is a lot of fun to see what everyone picks!

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  29. UnknownJuly 21, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    Thanks for hosting!

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  30. Lisa MandinaJuly 21, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    Forgot to do this last week, glad I remembered and had an idea of what to post this week!

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  31. JanaJuly 21, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    First time doing Waiting on Wednesday! Thanks for hosting.

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  32. Gwendolyn B.July 21, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    I definitely want to read YOUR pick!

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  33. Lisa (Southern Girl Reads)July 23, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    Hi Jill! This book sounds amazing and I'm adding it to my list right now. I hope you get a chance to read it when it comes out. Have a great weekend!

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  34. Lisa (Southern Girl Reads)July 23, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    Hi Jill! This book sounds amazing and I'm adding it to my list right now. I hope you get a chance to read it when it comes out. Have a great weekend!

    By the way, I just posted my review of Backseat Saints by Joshilyn Jackson and I think it is one that you'd really like. Southern Fiction at it's best!

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  35. Ayanami FaerudoJuly 26, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    Hmmm... This genre is not exactly my cup of tea but it sounds interesting. Time for me to venture out of my comfort zone. :)

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