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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

"Waiting On" Wednesday: The Weird Sisters

"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:

The Weird Sisters
By Eleanor Brown
Publication Date: February 17

From Amazon:

The Andreas family is one of readers. Their father, a renowned Shakespeare professor who speaks almost entirely in verse, has named his three daughters after famous Shakespearean women. When the sisters return to their childhood home, ostensibly to care for their ailing mother, but really to lick their wounds and bury their secrets, they are horrified to find the others there. But the sisters soon discover that everything they've been running from--one another, their small hometown, and themselves--might offer more than they ever expected.

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

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50 comments:

  1. StraylightsOctober 20, 2010 at 12:04 AM

    Wierd sisters sounds pretty intriguing! Kind of funny that their father spoke in verse :)

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  2. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogOctober 20, 2010 at 12:19 AM

    i love shakespeare, this looks really good! thanks for sharing!

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  3. Ayanami FaerudoOctober 20, 2010 at 12:55 AM

    At first, the title reminded me of that little band that was in Harry Potter 4, the one that played during the Yule Ball. LOL. My mistake.

    What secrets do these sisters have?

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  4. Kristina Barnes♥October 20, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    I always love your WoW's, because they usually involve books I have never even HEARD of. I've added almost every single book to my tbr the past three weeks. xD Anyway, this definitely looks intriguing! :)

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  5. JulieOctober 20, 2010 at 1:05 AM

    This sounds good! I too love Shakespeare. Great pick :)

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  6. Lacey WeatherfordOctober 20, 2010 at 1:58 AM

    It would drive me insane if my father spoke only in verse! Haha
    My wow is at:
    The Delusional Diaries

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  7. Jan von HarzOctober 20, 2010 at 2:13 AM

    Weird Sisters sound like a book I would really enjoy. Love the Shakespearean influence and my sister and I are caring for our elderly father so I have a true connection to the premise of this book too.

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  8. CarissaOctober 20, 2010 at 2:27 AM

    I agree with straylights--this does sound really intriguing.

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  9. Little Miss BeckyOctober 20, 2010 at 2:28 AM

    Oh wow, this books sound quirky and amazing!! I will definitely be checking this out when it releases!

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  10. CassOctober 20, 2010 at 2:34 AM

    Interesting premise. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. AnonymousOctober 20, 2010 at 2:52 AM

    Like the Harry Potter band! :-P This is my first WoW, hello all!

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  12. JudeOctober 20, 2010 at 3:08 AM

    I had so many questions after reading about this book that I'll have to get hold of a copy to find out the answers :D

    Thanks for a great WoW choice.

    This is what I'm Wishing On this week. J x

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  13. StephOctober 20, 2010 at 3:30 AM

    Looks like a good one. I love Shakespeare! Great pick!

    Check out my WOW!

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  14. Tina's BlogOctober 20, 2010 at 4:11 AM

    I think the book sounds good- not sure about the title.

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  15. Miss Page-TurnerOctober 20, 2010 at 5:05 AM

    Shakespeare? This book sounds great:)

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  16. KimOctober 20, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    Your Pick looks interesting. I always love a good family drama:-)

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  17. RaganOctober 20, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    Happy WOW!

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  18. Melissa (i swim for oceans)October 20, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    I love love love the sound of this one! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  19. bermudaonionOctober 20, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    Sounds interesting, but I think the speaking in verse part might get to me after a while!

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  20. PolishOutlanderOctober 20, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    Oh wow, what a great pick! This looks like something I would like. And I love Shakespeare too!

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  21. AnnaOctober 20, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    Ha what a title on your pick. I kinda of love it.

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  22. Laurel-Rain SnowOctober 20, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    That's funny, because in my high school English class, our teacher called me and two of my friends "the weird sisters" when we were reading that play.

    I don't think he meant it as a compliment!

    I'm curious about this story, which sounds good....

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  23. CHRISTIEOctober 20, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    This sounds really good! Thanks for sharing and hosting!

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  24. joyh82October 20, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    Cute title and looks like a great story. They probably called me and my three sisters "The Weird Sisters" too..lol
    Joy at Books and Life

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  25. ScootOctober 20, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    This one sounds good! I am going to have to check it out.

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  26. Shelbie, Amanda and JenniOctober 20, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    sounds awesome! mine is here http://themortalslibrary.blogspot.com/2010/10/waiting-on-wednesday-5.html

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  27. BrittanyOctober 20, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    This one sounds interesting. I love that cover.

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  28. JackieOctober 20, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    Interesting pick Jill, sounds like a good read and also have never heard of the author or book so one to add to my wishing to read list as well!

    jackie >_<

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  29. KimberlyOctober 20, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    That's an interesting premise.

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  30. Lisa_spsOctober 20, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    The book sounds great! I always love your WoW . Here is mine ( http://lisafragments.blogspot.com/ )

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  31. Crystal @ RBtWBCOctober 20, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    This sounds interesting, I'll have to check it out. Thanks for sharing!

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  32. Gwendolyn B.October 20, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    Oh! I almost picked this one! Instead, I went this way: http://aseaofbooks.blogspot.com/2010/10/wow-provence-cure-for-brokenhearted-by.html

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  33. lulilutOctober 20, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    I hope the professor speaks in iambic pentameter. ;)

    Mine is here:
    http://lulilut.blogspot.com/2010/10/waiting-on-wednesday-dash-lilys-book-of.html

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  34. Jackee RenaheOctober 20, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    A link to my blog post: http://renahe90.blogspot.com/2010/10/non-book-relatedwaiting-on-wednesday.html

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  35. Mariana SOctober 20, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    Looks really good, nice teaser ^^

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  36. Samantha (A Dream of Books)October 20, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    The mere mention of Shakespeare has got me wanting to read this book!

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  37. LaurenOctober 20, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    Interesting choice this week. As a bit of a Shakespeare enthusiast I'm intrigued.

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  38. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaOctober 20, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    Sounds like a fun read Jill. Sorry I haven't played along in a few weeks, but have not been on top of what is coming out it seems :(

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  39. danyaOctober 20, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    The Weird Sisters sounds pretty awesome!

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  40. Megan MackOctober 20, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    I hadn't heard of this book but it does sound very interesting. I'm a Shakespeare nut so now I'm really looking forward to it :)

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  41. KatOctober 20, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    The Weird Sisters sounds like the perfect read for a Shakespheare fan-girl! Here's the URL for my post: http://amyriadofbooks.blogspot.com/2010/10/waiting-on-wednesday-1-blog-button.html

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  42. Manga ManiacOctober 20, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    I am interested in this book, too. I love the premise.

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  43. AnnaOctober 20, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    Sounds great! great blog!

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  44. NatalieOctober 21, 2010 at 12:05 AM

    1st timer here! Wierd Sisters does sound different, and I'm all about different! Thanks for sharing!

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  45. audreygeddesOctober 22, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    Sounds intriguing - thanks for sharing this one. My "wow" of the week is a book called, "Borneo Tom," by Tom McLaughlin. The author is a retired biology teacher who writes about his adventures in Malaysia along with some hilarious sketches.

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  46. GuenOctober 23, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    Whoa that sounds interesting. I probably am going to add that to my list.

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  47. UnknownOctober 23, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    Thanks for posting this...I'm a little excited waiting on it, too!

    And Kathy, fear not - they actually do speak normally most of the time. :)

    Eleanor-Brown.com

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  48. BeverlyOctober 26, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    I am lost as to how to get added to the linky - I clicked all the linky spots and can get to creat my own linky, see the linky for this meme, and upgrade my own linky. I don't see that these are what I am looking for - HELP!

    bevsharp@desch.org

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  49. bibliophile brouhahaOctober 26, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    I am having trouble, as well - I've gotten to the part where I can create my own linky, but the meme is not listed :(

    -Linds

    bibliophile.brouhaha@gmail.com

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  50. Sharon Galligar ChanceOctober 27, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    wow, didn't see that you had posted this book last week! It does look good, doesn't it!

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