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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

"Waiting On" Wednesday: The Family Fang


"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 Family Fang
By Kevin Wilson
Publication Date: August 9

From the author's website:


Performance artists Caleb and Camille Fang dedicated themselves to making great art. But when an artist’s work lies in subverting normality, it can be difficult to raise well-adjusted children. Just ask Buster and Annie Fang. For as along as they can remember, they starred (unwillingly) in their parents’ madcap pieces. But now that they are grown up, the chaos of their childhood has made it difficult to cope with life outside the fishbowl of their parents’ strange world.

When the lives they’ve built come crashing down, brother and sister have nowhere to go but home, where they discover that Caleb and Camille are planning one last performance—their magnum opus—whether the kids agree to participate or not. 


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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42 comments:

  1. Lea ChristineMay 18, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Hmmmm... kinda glad I don't have parents like that!

    Lea @ LC's Adventures in Libraryland

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  2. June GMay 18, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    This and last weeks books sound really good. Nice choices!

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  3. Jamie Kline (Bookerella)May 18, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Sounds like a good book, hadn't heard about it until now! Glad I've got nice, normal parents, lol. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    This sounds interesting!

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  5. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    The Fangs? OK, might have to read it for that name alone! LOL

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  6. SallyMay 18, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    I like the sound of The Family Fang I want to read about their last performance.
    Sally.

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  7. Book BlatherMay 18, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    Interesting book choice! :) I hadn't seen this one advertised anywhere.

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  8. chelle (crazytrinket)May 18, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    hmmm... interesting =)

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  9. ScarlettMay 18, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    sounds most amusing. Good choice!

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  10. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Interesting choice this week. I'm grateful for my normal, borig parents!

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  11. Tina's BlogMay 18, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    What a title! Sounds interesting.

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  12. Sally@Always Lost in StoriesMay 18, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Mmm... sounds different...?

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  13. Jan von HarzMay 18, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    The Family Fang sound very unique and definitely interesting. Great pick!

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  14. nymfauxMay 18, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Hi!--The Family Fang sounds like an interesting pick, and I'll definitely be interested in hearing more about how it turns out!

    This is my first Wow, and I just wanted to say thanks for hosting it!!!

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  15. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaMay 18, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    First I've heard of this one Jill....I like books about dysfunction...LOL

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  16. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 6:22 AM

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  17. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Interesting, sounds like it could be a humorous read! Thanks for sharing:)

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  18. bermudaonionMay 18, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    That sounds interesting for sure!

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  19. Jessica L. TateMay 18, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Interesting! Here's mine: http://thoughtsatoneinthemorning.blogspot.com/2011/05/waiting-on-wednesday-3.html

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  20. Jennifer_After_DarkMay 18, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Sounds like it might be a good one,,thanks for sharing..
    jennifer

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  21. Laurel-Rain SnowMay 18, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Yes, that sounds like a difficult childhood...thanks for sharing this unique book.

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  22. SidneMay 18, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Hello, my first time participating in this meme.

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  23. Mandy P.May 18, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    This is my first week joining in! :) Finding too many new books to wait for. :)

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  24. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Sounds great!! Thanks for sharing ;)

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  25. joyh82May 18, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Sounds like it's kind of spooky and fun..great pick!
    Joy at Books and Life

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  26. Maria BeharMay 18, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Wow! (Literally, lool.) What an origiaal plot! I don't have I've ever heard of anything remotely like this before. Must be hirlarious reading! Then again, maybe it'll turn out to be a bittersweet kind of novel....Gotta check it out, regardless!

    Thanks for sharing!

    (BTW, my blog name has changed. It was "Twilight and Other Dreams". Now it's "A Night's Dream of Books". I figured people would assume my blog was some sort of a Twilight fan site, which it's not. I just happen to LOVE the series, so I did highlight it on my blog, to a certain extent.)

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  27. Maria BeharMay 18, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Sorry for the typos, also....I'm doing this on the sly at work....naughty, I know.... should have proofread the comment before posting it....Have a GREAT day!! : )

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  28. SarahMay 18, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Hmm..I haven't heard of that one, but it sounds like an interesting look into the lives of famous children. I love the cover too!

    ~ Sarah ♥ I'm Loving Books

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  29. Missy B.May 18, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Sounds like a good read!

    Happy Wednesday!

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  30. Carrie E RundhaugMay 18, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Hmm... Interesting book!! I might have to look into it!!

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  31. RinaMay 18, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I am terribly excited about my WoW book. I found another blogger who had gotten an ARC and I wish I got ARCs. Especially Jennifer Lynn Barnes ARCs.

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  32. bookworm1494May 18, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    great WOW, sounds like an interesting book, Here's my WOW

    http://thebookblogexperience.blogspot.com/2011/05/waiting-on-wednesday-9.html

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  33. CheyenneMay 18, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Sounds interesting! I may have to pick it up sometime. :)

    Here's mine: http://thecheyshow.blogspot.com/2011/05/waiting-on-wednesday-may-18.html

    Chey @ The Chey Show

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  34. LizzieMay 18, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    This sounds like a great book! I'll have to look into and maybe add it to my to read pile! =)

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  35. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    This looks really good.

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  36. HannahMay 18, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    That sounds like a very quirky book! It sounds similar to Mr Toppit which is also in my TBR pile.

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  37. SusanMay 18, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    This is my first WOW. I expect I'll find a lot of books to add to my TBR list. Fang sounds intriguing...

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  38. Traci @ The Reading GeekMay 18, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    The Family Fang sounds different and interesting. I definitely want to hear some more about this book once it comes out.

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  39. Louisa @ Words I Write CrazyMay 18, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Oooh, sounds interesting!

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  40. UnknownMay 20, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Hello, this is my first time participating on this kind of events. I hope you'll guide me. thanks!

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  41. FeliciaMay 22, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    Hello there. Just recently started a young adult/paranormal book blog, and am excited to participate!
    ~Felicia.

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  42. smiling_inaFebruary 1, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Thank you for hosting this event!

    Oh, very interesting choice.

    Here is my WoW: http://smiling-ina.blogspot.com/2012/02/wow-fugitives-by-alexander-gordon-smith.html

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