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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

"Waiting On" Wednesday: The Uncoupling


"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 Uncoupling
By Meg Wolitzer
Publication Date: April 5

From Amazon:

When the elliptical new drama teacher at Stellar Plains High School chooses for the school play Lysistrata--the comedy by Aristophanes in which women stop having sex with men in order to end a war--a strange spell seems to be cast over the school. Or, at least, over the women. One by one throughout the high school community, perfectly healthy, normal women and teenage girls turn away from their husbands and boyfriends in the bedroom, for reasons they don't really understand. As the women worry over their loss of passion, and the men become by turns unhappy, offended, and above all, confused, both sides are forced to look at their shared history, and at their sexual selves in a new light.
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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37 comments:

  1. Claire @ YA Bookie MonsterNovember 3, 2010 at 12:02 AM

    Your pick this week sounds interesting! I hope that you enjoy it when it comes out!

    Here is my pick this week:
    http://yabookiemonster.blogspot.com/2010/11/waiting-on-wednesday-11.html

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  2. June GNovember 3, 2010 at 12:03 AM

    Whoa! The title says it all. Definitely have to see what this is about! Thanks.

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  3. Jess - A Book HoarderNovember 3, 2010 at 12:16 AM

    Wow, The uncoupling sounds interesting.

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  4. CarissaNovember 3, 2010 at 12:38 AM

    wow this sounds good!

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  5. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogNovember 3, 2010 at 1:54 AM

    this one sounds really interesting, great pick!

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  6. KimberlyNovember 3, 2010 at 2:20 AM

    You seem to find the most unusual books. This one sounds interesting as well :)

    Here's my WOW

    Kat
    Wit and Sin

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  7. Mari - Escape In A BookNovember 3, 2010 at 2:33 AM

    Sounds like a very interesting plot :)

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  8. Jan von HarzNovember 3, 2010 at 3:06 AM

    This is one I want to read. It has a bit of a crossover feel since it takes place in a high school and it's community. Excellent choice!

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  9. Nic @ Irresistible ReadsNovember 3, 2010 at 3:26 AM

    This sounds good. Thanks for sharing :)

    Here is my pick at http://irresistiblereads.blogspot.com/

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  10. Sugar and SnarkNovember 3, 2010 at 4:46 AM

    You WoW sounds great!

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  11. Joli @ Actin' Up with BooksNovember 3, 2010 at 5:12 AM

    This books sounds great. I remember reading Lysistrata for my drama class in college. We even acted out scenes from the play. I cannot wait to see how the play's interpretation in The Uncoupling. It's going on the Wish List.

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  12. Tina's BlogNovember 3, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    I love the cover!

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  13. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaNovember 3, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    This one sounds like a good one Jill; thanks

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  14. KatNovember 3, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    Sounds like a brilliant concept! I've read the original play this book was based off of.

    Here's my pick: http://amyriadofbooks.blogspot.com/2010/11/waiting-on-wednesday-3-dark-and-hollow.html

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  15. JackieNovember 3, 2010 at 7:11 AM

    Jill that sounds scarier than the Stepford Wives, cannot imagine it happening in real life it would be too bizarre!

    Enjoy when you get to read the book..

    jackie >_<

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  16. diamondgirlNovember 3, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    Sounds interesting!

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  17. bermudaonionNovember 3, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    Sounds interesting, but I do wonder how it portrays the teenage girls turning from their boyfriends.

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  18. TheBookGirlNovember 3, 2010 at 7:31 AM

    I loved her book The Ten Year Nap...this one looks great too :)
    Hope you enjoy it and thanks for hosting as always!

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  19. AlayneNovember 3, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    This looks intriguing! Nice pick!
    Alayne - The Crowded Leaf

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  20. Melissa @ Mel's Books and InfoNovember 3, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    That book sounds intriguing! Thanks for the great pick!

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  21. Crystal @ RBtWBCNovember 3, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    Sounds good, I'm going to have to check this one out!

    http://readingbetweenthewinesbookclub.blogspot.com

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  22. CHRISTIENovember 3, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    Your pick sounds really interesting. Nice!

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  23. Laurel-Rain SnowNovember 3, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Oh, I'm excited about your pick. I've enjoyed Meg Wolitzer's books, and this one sounds really unique! Thanks for sharing....

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  24. YA BibliophileNovember 3, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    Love seeing all the great titles!

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  25. nomadreaderNovember 3, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    I'm dying for that one too!

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  26. HeatherNovember 3, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    I can't wait to start going through everyone's picks, I always get so many new titles added to my TBR pile this way. XD

    ... starting with the one right here on this post!

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  27. joyh82November 3, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    Interesting storyline!! Have fun reading and a great week.
    Joy at Books and Life

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  28. AnonymousNovember 3, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    Good choice for a WOW book. Sounds like one I might like. Will have to add it to my WOW list :)

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  29. S (Book Purring)November 3, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    LOL I thought I'd get here sooner this time. Mission not accomplished.

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  30. Gabrielle CarolinaNovember 3, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    What are you waiting on?

    http://themodpodgebookshelf.blogspot.com

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  31. LivianiaNovember 3, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    I love that cover, but not sure I like the premise. I don't think many high schools can get permission to do Lysistrata.

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  32. HopeNovember 3, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    Great pick this week! :)

    Mine pick this week is
    http://a-little-hope.com/2010/11/waiting-on-wednesday-8/

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  33. NatalieNovember 3, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    Back again! The book sounds great, I'll add it to my list!

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  34. Jessica LawlorNovember 3, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    This one sounds really interesting! I love the cover.

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

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  35. The Crooked BookshelfNovember 9, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    This goes to my TBR pile.. Here's my WoW entry for this week..

    http://thecrookedbookshelf.blogspot.com/2010/11/waiting-on-wednesday-6.html

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  36. AnonymousNovember 9, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    I couldn't get the Linky to work...after you register how do you get to the page where you sign up for a specific post?

    Here is my WoW: read-a-holic-blog.blogspot.com/2010/11/waiting-on-wednesday-7-threads-and.html

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  37. barmybexDecember 8, 2010 at 4:51 AM

    Here is my WoW:

    http://beckysbarmybookblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/fcss-waiting-on-wednesday-awakened.html

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