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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

"Waiting On" Wednesday: I Gave My Heart to Know This


"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:

I Gave My Heart to Know This
By Ellen Baker
Publication Date: August 2

From Amazon:


In January 1944, Grace Anderson, Lena Maki, and Lena’s mother, Violet, have joined the growing ranks of women working for the war effort. Though they find satisfaction in their jobs at a Wisconsin shipyard, it isn’t enough to distract them from the anxieties of wartime, or their fears for the men they love: Lena’s twin brother, Derrick, and Grace’s high school sweetheart, Alex. When shattering news arrives from the front, the lives of the three women are pitched into turmoil. As one is pushed to the brink of madness, the others are forced into choices they couldn’t have imagined—and their lives will never be the same. 

More than five decades later, Violet’s great-granddaughter, Julia, returns to the small farmhouse where Violet and Lena once lived. Listless from her own recent tragedy, Julia begins to uncover the dark secrets that shattered her family, eventually learning that redemption—and love—can be found in the most unexpected places. 


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

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45 comments:

  1. CarissaApril 27, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    I love stories that span different time periods!

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  2. June GApril 27, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    You always find unique, little stories.

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  3. Lori @ Romancing the Dark SideApril 27, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Where do you find all three heart wrenching stories? LOL This sounds like a good stormy weather weekend read!

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  4. YasApril 27, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    wow! this sounds really interesting... thanks for sharing! i just read between shades of gray and i loved it... surely i'll love this too!

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  5. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    What a great book. Thanks for sharing it with us. I'll be on the lookout for it in August.

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  6. lulilutApril 27, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Sounds sweet and sad - I wonder if the story is told in flashbacks or has a more linear storyline. Regardless, it sounds very poignant.

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  7. Obsession with BooksApril 27, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    It sounds wonderful :)

    I have chosen Roxanne St Claire's, Face of Danger book #3 in the Guardian Angelino's series for this week.

    Sharon

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  8. Nina @ Death, Books, and TeaApril 27, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Hope you enjoy it when it comes out!

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  9. AleethaApril 27, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    The cover is lovely. I like it.

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  10. EmmaApril 27, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    This looks great. I hope you enjoy it.

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  11. JulesApril 27, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Interesting pick, it sounds like it might be a beautiful book to read.

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  12. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    I love family sagas! This one sounds like it is a good read. I also LOVE the colors on the cover; such pretty shades!

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  13. MelanieApril 27, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    It sounds like a great book. Hope you enjoy it! :)

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  14. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaApril 27, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Jill...this one sounds terrific. Thanks for letting us know about it.

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  15. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Everyone's got a great W.O.W this week. Here's mine: http://mochalattereads.blogspot.com/2011/04/waiting-on-wednesday3.html

    -Mocha from A Cupcake and A Latte.

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  16. Tina's BlogApril 27, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    The first line of this one hooked me. Definitely going on my list.

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  17. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    This sounds really good, thanks for sharing!

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  18. Laurel-Rain SnowApril 27, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Oh, I am especially drawn to this time period lately, and I think that the multi-generational aspect will be very appealing.

    Thanks for sharing....

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  19. MickeyApril 27, 2011 at 6:44 AM

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  20. MickeyApril 27, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Wow, this one sounds great! I love all your WoW picks!

    -Mickey @ imabookshark

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  21. TheBookGirlApril 27, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    This sounds like a very touching story...great pick!

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  22. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    That's great, thanks for sharing!!

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  23. joyh82April 27, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    I bet my ladies would love this for our library book club. Thanks for the heads up.
    Joy at Books and Life

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  24. Karis JacobsteinApril 27, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Oooh! Looks good. I'll have to check it out.

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  25. KristenApril 27, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    This sounds like a great book! Anything set during WWII grabs my attention. Thanks for sharing!

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  26. DeeaApril 27, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Wow! This book really sounds great! I need to read something different from my usual books and this seems perfect! The cover is cute too!:)
    Adding it to my TBR list, thanks!

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  27. CheyenneApril 27, 2011 at 9:40 AM

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  28. CheyenneApril 27, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    That doesn't sound like something I'd normally read, but I might try it anyway! :) Great choice!

    Here's mine:
    The Chey Show

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  29. bookworm1494April 27, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    great book!

    check out my WOW here

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  30. LindsayApril 27, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I don't know how you can read all these sad books! lol. This sounds really good though. Hope you enjoy it ;)

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  31. bermudaonionApril 27, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    That sounds great and what a gorgeous cover!

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  32. AsianCocoaApril 27, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    This one sounds really interesting. Thanks for sharing and hosting!

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  33. Sharon Galligar ChanceApril 27, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Putting that one on my list right now!

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  34. Carrie E RundhaugApril 27, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Wow! Sounds like a wonderful and interesting book! Thanks for Sharing!!

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  35. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I'm usually not into books like that, but that one sounds very interesting. Also a tear jerker!

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  36. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    This is a great idea! It keeps everyone up to date and everyone has a different post. I love ideas like this! Thank you so much!

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  37. Amy (ArtsyBookishGal)April 27, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Thanks for hosting this! Your book sounds great!

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  38. RinaApril 27, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    My first Waiting On Wednesday is now up.... I shall have to keep abreast of the new publications now!

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  39. kaye (paper reader)April 27, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Ahh, I keep missing this so I'm going to write mine right now! First time for everything. :)

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  40. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Love WW2 family stories!

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  41. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Looks good!

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  42. Jamie Kline (Bookerella)April 27, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Sounds like a great read and I really love the cover! Thanks for sharing, I will keep an eye out for that one!

    Jamie @ Bookerella

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  43. BrookeApril 27, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    my first WoW! Absolutely loved it! <3

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  44. satins bookiMay 4, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    iv not heard of this one before

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  45. Jennifer_After_DarkMay 4, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Well I dont know if anyone is waiting on the same book as I am,,but I like the oneyour waiting for sounds good...Im new at this and this is my first WOW participation...
    thanks for sharing
    Jennifer

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