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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

"Waiting On" Wednesday: A Small Hotel

"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:

A Small Hotel
By Robert Olen Butler
Publication Date: July 5

From Amazon:

Set in contemporary New Orleans but working its way back in time, A Small Hotel chronicles the relationship between Michael and Kelly Hays, who have decided to separate after 24 years of marriage. The book begins on the day that the Hays are to finalize their divorce. Kelly is due to be in court, but instead she drives from her home in Pensacola, Florida, across the panhandle to New Orleans and checks into Room 303 at the Olivier House in the city’s French Quarter—the hotel where she and Michael fell in love some 25 years earlier and where she now finds herself about to make a decision that will forever affect her, Michael, and their 19-year-old daughter, Samantha.

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

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36 comments:

  1. June GFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Never heard of this. You always come up with something unique!

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  2. AleethaFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Another new book for me.

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  3. SallyFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Ooooh I like the sound of your waiting on Wednesday pick.
    Sally.

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  4. Mandy February 23, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    I haven't heard of this book before. Sounds pretty interesting, though. ^^

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  5. Don't Sleep, ReadFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    Neat pick!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    This book sounds interesting, first time I've heart about it.

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  7. Jan von HarzFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    The decision sounds quite ominous, I like it!

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  8. Tina's BlogFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    This one looks good. The author is one I've never heard of.

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  9. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    I've loved most any book I've read that takes place in a hotel. Great pick.

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  10. Christina TFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    That sounds like a fantastic book! Great pick!

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  11. MajankaFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    I've never heard of this novel before, but the cover looks gorgeous and the summary sounds pretty interesting. Great pick!

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  12. Laurel-Rain SnowFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Wow, you find such intriguing books...I hadn't heard of this one, but it sounds really good.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Book SakeFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    I like the sound of this one, I'm a sucker for books that take place in my home town as well!

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  14. ShondaFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    You always find great titles for Waiting on Wed.

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  15. Christy @ TheReaderBeeFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Another great pick!! Thanks for hosting!

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  16. DeeaFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Oh, you always bring new interesting books in the spotlight. Nice one, I love the cover!
    I have City of Fallen Angels and Wither for my WoW today, I already posted the link!;)
    Thanks!
    xoxo

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  17. KayeFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    I haven't hear of this author but that is one of the best things aboutWoW - we can find new to us authors and books that sound interesting.

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  18. TheBookGirlFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    This sounds wonderful...too bad we have to wait until July!

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  19. AriannaFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    This is my first Waiting on Wednesday. Love it!

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  20. bermudaonionFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Hm, I'm curious about Kelly's decision.

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  21. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Seriously looks like a great book....nice pick.

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  22. joyh82February 23, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Great pick, I love books set in New Orleans. Have fun reading!
    Joy at Books and Life

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  23. Jess (Gone with the Words)February 23, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    That sounds so sad! :( I fear I would be in tears with this book...lol. Nice pick!

    Hope you get a chance to stop by Gone with the Words and check out what I'm Waiting On this Wednesday!!

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  24. LisbethFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Sounds like a great pick!

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  25. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Hi! I accidentally posted the wrong link in the widget.. the second link is the correct one.. can you delete the first one please? Thanks!

    Love your WoW!

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  26. Lacey WeatherfordFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    The sounds like a very interesting premise for sure!

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  27. JoyceFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Sounds interesting!

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  28. lulilutFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I hope you enjoy your book!

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  29. CaitFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Posted my first *ever* WoW today!

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  30. Gwendolyn B.February 23, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    I've seen enough divorces to know that there's no guessing what she will decide! Lovely cover.

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    New Orleans and the haunting cover...love it!

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  32. Jen at Introverted ReaderFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    I recently saw this mentioned somewhere. It sounds good!

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  33. MaddzFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    I did a post! For City Of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare. http://maddzslightlybookish.blogspot.com/2011/02/waiting-on-wednesday-5-signed-city-of.html

    -Maddz

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  34. NiecoleMarch 1, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Thanks for the great book

    Come say hi any time!!!!

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  35. NiecoleMarch 1, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    I can't link on the linky so please check me out here:

    http://fantasmagoriese.blogspot.com/2011/03/waiting-on-wednesday.html
    This is my YA WOW

    And here is my crime novel type:
    http://truefictioncrime.blogspot.com/2011/03/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  36. Gina @ My PreciousMarch 2, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    I like the cover and the setting, but the premise sets up too much like romantic fiction. I'm a bit scared off by that....

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