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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

"Waiting On" Wednesday: There But For The


"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:


There But For The
By Ali Smith
Publication Date: September 13

From Amazon:

At a dinner party in the posh London suburb of Greenwich, Miles Garth suddenly leaves the table and locks himself in an upstairs room, communicating only through notes slipped under the door to his involuntary hosts, the Lee family. In an act of desperation, Genevieve Lee summons Anna, a woman Miles knew briefly as a teenager, in the hope that she might be able to lure him out. Anna quickly finds herself thrust into the chaotic and surreal world of the Lees: their precocious nine-year-old neighbor, Brooke; their dinner guest Mark; and May, an elderly woman living nearby. Though each of these characters knows Miles only slightly, his self-imposed isolation will serve as the central event linking them to one another and to their own pasts.


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

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45 comments:

  1. CarissaJune 8, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Intrigue! This sounds like a fabulous read!

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  2. June GJune 8, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    The color of the cover alone, caught my eye! You have to see what it's about. The book insists! :-)

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  3. CHRISTIEJune 8, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    This sounds really unique. Nice pick!

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  4. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogJune 8, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    I hadn't heard of this! Thank you for sharing, and thanks for hosting WoW!!

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  5. Jennifer_After_DarkJune 8, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Your choice this weeks sounds like a mystery,,,I like the sound of it..thanks for sharing
    jen

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  6. nixJune 8, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    oooh sounds good. Nice pick

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  7. Mari - Escape In A BookJune 8, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    That was a rather mysterious description, I wonder why Mark locked himself in the bathroom. I'm adding this one on my wishlist. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. ColleenJune 8, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Hmm, sounds strange but intriguing. The title definitely caught my attention, nice pick!

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  9. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    This sounds really good! Great pick!

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  10. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    number 76 :D lol, please check out my post, follow if you wish and I will try and follow back :D

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  11. PatriciaJune 8, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    I love WOW! <3

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  12. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Hmmm...that one sounds intriguing. Notes under the door. A little odd. :-)

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  13. Laurel-Rain SnowJune 8, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Wow, that sounds like a party I would want to miss....

    Enticing story. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. AmyJune 8, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Hey:)

    That does sound interesting.

    Amy

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  15. nomadreaderJune 8, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    I'm so excited for that one too, and it's the first time I've seen the cover. Awesome!

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  16. YaseenaJune 8, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    this sounds oddly intriguing! Almost like a Tennessee Williams play or something

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  17. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Great Pic this week!

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  18. bermudaonionJune 8, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    The book sounds interesting and I love the title!

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  19. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    This will be a new author for me to look into! Thanks!

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  20. Mary @ BookSwarmJune 8, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Interesting sounding novel! What a great Waiting on...

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  21. EmmaJune 8, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Sounds fascinating. It's going on my list.

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  22. MayaJune 8, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    This looks awesome, great pick! And thanks again for hosting WoW. :)

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  23. Kaye M.June 8, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I posted my WoW. Your pick sounds interesting. :)

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  24. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    That sounds really intriguing! I haven't heard of it before, but I'm definitely curious now as to how all these stories come together.

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  25. Gwendolyn B.June 8, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Oh, this could be really good! Sounds like one of those weird things you're sometimes tempted to do but would just never! There's no turning backf!

    Here's my pick for this week: http://aseaofbooks.blogspot.com/2011/06/waiting-on-wednesday-girl-in-blue-beret.html

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  26. The Fiction FairyJune 8, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Your WOW looks great, not one I have heard of, but I can't wait to hear what you think of it once you get your hands on it! Check out my WOW post when you get a chance!

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  27. joyh82June 8, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Sounds very interesting, great pick. Have fun reading!
    Joy at Books and Life

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  28. AliyaPMJune 8, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    I didn't know about this book. Sounds good! I want to read it!

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  29. HannahJune 8, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    It sounds like a great read--thanks for the post!

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  30. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Looks good! I will have to add it to my list.

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  31. UnknownJune 8, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    My very first Waiting on Wednesday! Fun!

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  32. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    This sounds really good,I hope you enjoy it.

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  33. LilieJune 8, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    I didn't know this one but thank you :D It sounds intriguing!

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  34. LizJune 8, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    It's been a while since I've participated, but it's fun to be back!

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  35. UnknownJune 8, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Nice pick, it sounds very intriguing.

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  36. RinaJune 8, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I like the title... catchy titles go a lot towards making me interested in a book.

    My WoW:

    http://justbookingaround.blogspot.com/2011/06/waiting-on-wednesday-rangers-apprentice.html

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  37. bloglilyJune 8, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    I just ordered this from Amazon.uk -- because I can't wait!

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  38. KateJune 8, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Sounds like a good mystery book!

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  39. UnknownJune 8, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    This looks great!

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  40. ScarlettJune 8, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    this looks like a fun eccentric read! Thanks for sharing and for hosting this!

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  41. AndiJune 8, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    I think this may be my first time participating which is just a scandal! I love "Waiting On" Wednesday posts.

    This week I'm waiting on The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern.

    I also had no idea Ali Smith had a new novel coming out. I adore her since I read Hotel World.

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  42. SimoneJune 8, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Sounds great! This is going on the TBR pile.

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  43. Louisa @ Words I Write CrazyJune 8, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    That sounds awesome!

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  44. My Recent Favorite BooksJune 9, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Thanks for sponsoring Waiting on Wednesday! Lots of great books and great blogs!
    ( I just entered my Wow pick )
    Melissa ( Reading in KS )
    Thanks!

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