"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:
Great House
This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:
Great House
By Nicole KraussPublication Date: October 12
From Books a Million:
For twenty-five years, a solitary American novelist has been writing at the desk she inherited from a young poet who disappeared at the hands of Pinochet's secret police; one day a girl claiming to be his daughter arrives to take it away, sending her life reeling. Across the ocean in London, a man discovers a terrifying secret about his wife of almost fifty years. In Jerusalem, an antiques dealer is slowly reassembling his father's Budapest study, plundered by the Nazis in 1944. These worlds are anchored by a desk of enormous dimension and many drawers that exerts a power over those who possess it or give it away. In the minds of those it has belonged to, the desk comes to stand for all that has disappeared in the chaos of the world-children, parents, whole peoples and civilizations.
For twenty-five years, a solitary American novelist has been writing at the desk she inherited from a young poet who disappeared at the hands of Pinochet's secret police; one day a girl claiming to be his daughter arrives to take it away, sending her life reeling. Across the ocean in London, a man discovers a terrifying secret about his wife of almost fifty years. In Jerusalem, an antiques dealer is slowly reassembling his father's Budapest study, plundered by the Nazis in 1944. These worlds are anchored by a desk of enormous dimension and many drawers that exerts a power over those who possess it or give it away. In the minds of those it has belonged to, the desk comes to stand for all that has disappeared in the chaos of the world-children, parents, whole peoples and civilizations.
What's your "waiting on" pick this week?
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35 comments:
While I'm not a fan of the cover, this one does sound really interesting. Great pick!
This doesn't sound like the type of book I usually read, but I have been surprised and this does sound like it has a lot of historical intrigue.
Hi Jill! I never know this author but the book sounds great!
That sounds really good. I'm putting it on my wishlist!
The cover looks like a cake about to topple over. Story sounds interesting. =)
Very intriguing, but like Lizzy, I'm not a fan of the cover. It could be more appealing
I'll be watching for reviews on this book. No WoW for me again this week.
sounds interesting!
The cover is not too interesting, but the description itself sounds like a good book. I'm a history buff, so it sounds like I would like this book.
This pick sounds interesting!
I'm waiting on this one as well!
Great House sounds like something I would like to read, great find.
Ooh, that one sounds really good! I love stories about the past and the mysterious connections between the characters.
That sounds so good!
Fabulous choice. I really want this one as well!
Alayne - The Crowded Leaf
I'm not sure I would read that book...
Nice pick!
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Interesting pick!
i really like the cover!!
Interesting pick!!
Another book to add to my ever growing reserve list at the library. Have fun reading ;)
Sounds intriguing. Thanks for pointing it out!
Sounds interesting.
I'm waiting on Roald Dahl's biography :)
I've wanted to participate for a while and after seeing an article on this book this morning, I sought out your blog. Lo and behold, we are waiting on the same book.
I love the cover and cannot wait to see what this latest tale is like. Thanks for hosting.
I'm not sure if I'd read it but it does sound interesting.
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I've been hearing a lot of good things about this author and this book! The whole premise is haunting and intriguing. Great pick!
Poverty tries friends...................................................................
Love the plot. I love those books that manage to intertwine history with the present! Thanks
This is a great idea to get lots of upcoming books out there! Here is a link to my blog:
Into the Mystic
Posted a little late, but I just couldn't help myself! I saw an amazing book that just had to be pimped :D
hopefully this is the orginal blogger who started this
but this is going to be fun I hope you don't mind if I put my own twist on it
My choice would be "MockingJay" book three of the hunger games which is coming out this month :)
For some reason Mister Linky isn't working for me so...here is my WOW post: http://karissabooks.blogspot.com/2010/08/waiting-on-wednesday-818.html
Mr. Linky wasn't working for me either :( But you can check out my post at
http://www.sarahdarlington.com/2010/08/waiting-on-wednesday.html
Her second book, History of Love, was so amazing. I've been holding my breath for this one since 2005.
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