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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

"Waiting On" Wednesday: When God Was a Rabbit

"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:

When God Was a Rabbit
By Sarah Winman
Publication Date: May 10

From Amazon:

In a remarkably honest and confident voice, Sarah Winman has written the story of a memorable young heroine, Elly, and her loss of innocence--a magical portrait of growing up and the pull and power of family ties. From Essex and Cornwall to the streets of New York, from 1968 to the events of 9/11, When God Was a Rabbit follows the evolving bond of love and secrets between Elly and her brother Joe, and her increasing concern for an unusual best friend, Jenny Penny, who has secrets of her own. With its wit and humor, engaging characters whose eccentricities are adroitly and sometimes darkly drawn, and its themes of memory and identity, When God Was a Rabbit is a love letter to true friendship and fraternal love.

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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51 comments:

  1. CarissaJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    I haven't read a good coming of age tale in a while. This one sounds like an attention grabber.

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  2. June GJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Hmm...what's up with Penny. Sounds intriguing.

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  3. Casey (The Bookish Type)January 26, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Aww wow -- I love that this focuses on friendship and family, rather than romance for once. Great pick!

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  4. BLHmistressJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Um definitely something I haven't read for awhile. I keep saying I wanna try something out of my norm and haven't done it yet and this sounds perfect. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Sounds good! Interesting title ;-)

    I haven't done a Waiting On for a few weeks so I've listed 4 books today :-)

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  6. Mari - Escape In A BookJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Not quite sure if this book is for me but I'll keep it in mind :) Thanks for sharing it with us. Have a wonderful day.

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  7. Jan von HarzJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    This book covers a lot of ground and sound very complex. Wondering about the brother sister relationship. Interesting pick.

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  8. La ToyaJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    I agree with Carissa, haven't read a good coming of age in years! Sounds like a good pick!

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  9. Tina's BlogJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    I love coming of age books....I'm adding this one to my list.

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  10. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    This sounds intriguing. Love the cover as well.

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  11. Melissa (i swim for oceans)January 26, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    love the title and premise of your pick! :)

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  12. One Pushy FoxJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Thanks, as always, for hosting this!! And your book sounds really interesting. :D

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  13. Laurel-Rain SnowJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Wow, this one is definitely going on my list! Thanks for sharing....

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  14. KayeJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    This sounds like a good one especially the initial setting. The meaning of the tile eludes me,however.

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  15. AleksandraJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Sounds really interesting!

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  16. Shelly BJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Love your pick today! The cover really caught my attention.

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  17. bermudaonionJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I'd pick that one up for the title alone.

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  18. JoyceJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Friendship and family :)
    Sounds great!

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  19. Gwendolyn B.January 26, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    I want to check this out just to figure out that title! Good thing the story sounds good, too!

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  20. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Very interesting choice, the cover reminds me of alice!

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  21. nomadreaderJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    This book sounds really interesting (and the cover is to die for!)

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  22. Stephanie H.January 26, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    My first time participating! So many books I'm waiting on.

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  23. The Book AngelJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Your pick this week sounds really good! It's good to take a break from all the love stories and supernatural type books I've been reading lately. So this is, yet another, book I'll have to add to my list! Thanks!

    My Waiting on Wednesday:
    http://faybaysbooks.blogspot.com/

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  24. joyh82January 26, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Great minds think alike, I almost posted the same exact book ;)
    Have a great week!
    Joy at Books and Life

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  25. TevyaJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Interesting pic. Definitely out of my normal reading preferences. Thanks for spotlighting it!

    Tevya @ Reading Lark

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  26. LizJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    So many great books coming out this year! Can't wait to read them!

    That's What Liz Read

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  27. DJLJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Sounds like a great title. I'll have to check to see if we can order for the collection. :)

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  28. NatalieJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    This is my first time taking part in Waiting on Wednesday! I have an ever-growing list of books that I'm dying to read but have picked the one that's topping it right now :)

    Now I can delve into the other links posted here and add even more to my "must read" list!

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  29. Buriedbybooks January 26, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    What an interesting title!

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  30. MeJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Great post! Just finalized my first WOW. Thanks for the great meme. See my pick at http://lipglossandliterature.blogspot.com/

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  31. Cackleberry HomesteadJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Sounds like an interesting book, I'll have to put this one on my list.

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  32. AislynnJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Sounds interesting! I'll have to check that one out :)

    Aislynn
    Knit Purl Stitch Read & Cook

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  33. ephrielleJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    I thought it might be fun to try the party out this week. Thanks for the idea and opportunity.

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  34. LisbethJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Wow! Sounds like a really good book. I cant wait to read it!

    Check out my WoW:
    http://tbgreviews.blogspot.com/2011/01/waiting-on-wednesday-darkness-becomes.html

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  35. KatJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    intriguing title. Darn, I am SO late linking up today. Stupid school. :)

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  36. IzzyJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    That book sounds interesting, it's my first time hearing about it so I'm definitely adding it to my TBR pile. Happy Wednesday!

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  37. the Decayed FishJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    This is my first week participating. :) Your WOW novel is interesting; adding it to my TBR list!

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  38. BethanyJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    I like the title :)

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  39. HBookersJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    This is our very first WoW!

    Ty!

    -Brandi
    http://hookbookers.blogspot.com/2011/01/waiting-on-wednesday-1.html

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  40. Sasha SwitzJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Just posted my 1st WoW! XD

    http://sasha-covertocover.blogspot.com/2011/01/waiting-on-wednesday-wither.html

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  41. Chloe BookloverJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Left my link. I'm waiting on Hereafter by Tara Hudson :)

    Chloe
    www.yabookloverblog.blogspot.com

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  42. lulilutJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    When God Was a Rabbit (great title) sounds like a tear-jerker!
    Happy reading!

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  43. P.E.January 26, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Whoa, what an interesting title. Though it makes an interesting visual image...

    My pick is posted at

    http://tantalizingillusions.blogspot.com/2011/01/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  44. StormiJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Sounds like it could be a interesting book.

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  45. icametoreadJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    This sounds good! I'll have to add it to my pile.

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  46. JenniferJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    That sounds great. And I love the title. :)

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  47. Lucia (iLive, iLaugh, iLove Books)January 26, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    This sounds like a good book! The title is amusing.

    Here's mine:
    http://leecheeeee813.blogspot.com/2011/01/waiting-on-wednesday-4.html

    iLive, iLaugh, iLove Books

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  48. ReneeJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Sounds interesting! Thanks for hosting this.

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  49. Bri AhearnJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Oh I like coming of ages that span several years. What an unusual title.

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  50. LeeFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    I enjoy reading novels also but every now and then a book comes out by a new author that deals with current events where he shares his opinions, rants and controversial recommendations from politics to sports/entertainment and everything in-between. A must read to get us to thinking. Jay Bennett

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  51. LeeFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Hey; forgot to tell you the name of the author and book that I just commented on. The author's name is Leland M. Glen and his book is "Enough Already". It is available at Amazon.com and can by ordered through Barnes & Noble. Thanks

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