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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

"Waiting On" Wednesday: Being Polite to Hitler

"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:

Being Polite to Hitler
By Robb Forman Dew
Publication Date: January 6

From Amazon:

After teaching and raising her family for most of her life, Agnes Scofield realizes she is truly weary of her routine. But how, at 51, to establish a separate identity?
Her newfound freedom may not sit so well with the rest of the Scofields, who operate strictly within the confines of polite Midwestern values. They'd be polite to Hitler if need be. But underneath the façade, private triumphs and tragedies---including struggles with alcoholism and illicit affairs-simmer, and Agnes finds herself becoming even more entangled in the family web.
Being Polite to Hitler is a richly wrought portrait of a woman coming into her own in the middle of her life and a family that experiences passions, joys, and grief against the backdrop of the post-WWII era.

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

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39 comments:

  1. LizzySeptember 15, 2010 at 12:05 AM

    I hadn't heard of this one before, but the synopsis definitely piqued my interest.

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  2. DannySeptember 15, 2010 at 12:11 AM

    Intriguing pick!! Thanks for hosting this Feature!
    Have a wonderful Wednesday!

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  3. BelindaSeptember 15, 2010 at 12:14 AM

    I like the blurb you shared for the book. It can be extremely stifling when you're expected to be and act a certain way. Hope you enjoy the book when it comes out :)

    Here's my WOW for the week

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  4. StraylightsSeptember 15, 2010 at 12:57 AM

    I haven't heard of this one yet either but it sounds super interesting. I think Waiting on Wednesday is my new favorite thing to do :)

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  5. Mari - Escape In A BookSeptember 15, 2010 at 1:22 AM

    Now that's a title to grab your interest.

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  6. TinaSeptember 15, 2010 at 1:23 AM

    Thanks for hosting WoW!

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  7. JulieSeptember 15, 2010 at 1:29 AM

    What a title. As Ladybug said, it's certainly attention grabbing. I like the idea of the story and the cover. Interesting pick.

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  8. sablelexiSeptember 15, 2010 at 4:44 AM

    That is an interesting title, and I like that its explained right in the book description. Sometimes books with really creative titles like that leave me wondering even after I read it exactly where the title came from. The book itself sounds interesting as well.

    www.readingisdreamy.blogspot.com

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  9. Manga ManiacSeptember 15, 2010 at 5:05 AM

    I haven't heard of this one before, it looks interesting. Hope you get to read it when it comes out.

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  10. Ayanami FaerudoSeptember 15, 2010 at 5:33 AM

    Quite an interesting pick! Makes you wonder how you can be polite to a person like Hitler

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  11. Tina's BlogSeptember 15, 2010 at 5:44 AM

    I really want to read this one!

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  12. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaSeptember 15, 2010 at 6:20 AM

    I had this one on my wish list Jill, although the title kind of IRKS me...LOL

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  13. Book Butterfly (Kim)September 15, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    What a title! Interesting pick

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  14. Laurel-Rain SnowSeptember 15, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    I like the sound of this one, Jill. I love stories about finding oneself, especially when everything already seems set in a particular pattern.

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  15. justpeachy36September 15, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    Looks like a great pick. Sounds really interesting.

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  16. Mary (Bookfan)September 15, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    Attention-grabbing title, to be sure!

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  17. TheBookGirlSeptember 15, 2010 at 7:44 AM

    Great pick Jill!
    Never would have guessed what the book was really about, solely based on the title...the summary makes it sound like something I would really like.
    Thanks for hosting this program :)

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  18. PolishOutlanderSeptember 15, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    This sounds like a good pick for my mother-in-law. I'll have to keep in mind for her.

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  19. JeannaSeptember 15, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    I love the title. It sounds awesome! Hope you enjoy the book when it releases!

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  20. UnknownSeptember 15, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    Love your pick this week and its too funny that the tea cup is my dinnerware!

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  21. Tales of WhimsySeptember 15, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    Fascinating choice!

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  22. bermudaonionSeptember 15, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    I got this recently and I'm really excited about it too!

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  23. Melissa (i swim for oceans)September 15, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    Oh wow...I never heard of this one before, but that blurb is enticing. Great choice!

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    That's an amazing title for a book!

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  25. Kelly RubidouxSeptember 15, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    I hadn't heard of this one either, but it sounds interesting. Thanks for hosting this!

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  26. joyh82September 15, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    Interesting title..lol sounds like a good pick.
    Joy at Books and Life

    Have a great week!

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  27. Patti (@TheLoveJunkee)September 15, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    Definitely an eye-catching title!

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  28. Gwendolyn B.September 15, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    What a title! Sounds like an interesting story, too -- one that lots of women will relate to.

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  29. JackieSeptember 15, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    Have not heard of your pick before, hope you get it Jill although not my reading preference because of the time period....


    jackie ^_^

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  30. Samantha (A Dream of Books)September 15, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    Your pick sounds interesting. I'll have to add it to my list!

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  31. lulilutSeptember 15, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    I haven't heard of this one but I like the blurb. I'll put this on my to-read list. Thanks!

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  32. SchultziesSeptember 15, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    Great post! I haven't heard of this one before.

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  33. Minding SpotSeptember 15, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    Wow! That book sounds really good!! The title just grabbed me

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  34. ZhaiLing fashionSeptember 17, 2010 at 4:27 AM

    I love a good blog

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  35. MollySeptember 18, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    I NEVER would have guessed this plot based on the title of the book, but it sounds sooooo good to me! It is now a book that I can't wait to be released.

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  36. KateSeptember 19, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    Joined the weekly meme for this. Great idea!

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  37. AlissaSeptember 21, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    Awesome pick. :]

    http://thegrammariansreviews.blogspot.com/2010/09/waiting-on-wednesday-2.html

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  38. Svea LoveSeptember 29, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    Hmm, what an interesting book! I shall have to keep this one in mind.

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  39. iLuvReadingTooMuchJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Looks amazing! Love the cover as well :D

    here's mine!

    http://iliveforreading.blogspot.com/2010/12/waiting-on-wednesday-week-2.html

    Rabiah @ Confessions of a Readaholic

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