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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

"Waiting On" Wednesday: Before Ever After

"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:


Before Ever After
Samantha Sotto
Publication Date: August 2

From Library Journal:

Twentysomething Shelley’s world is shattered as she hears her husband being blown up while talking to him on the phone. Three years later, she’s made little progress in getting beyond her paralyzing grief when she opens the door to a man who looks so much like her husband, Max, that she faints. Paolo’s story is so utterly ­improbable—Max was his grandfather who never aged—that she can barely keep it together. The two grieving survivors head to Europe to retrace the offbeat continental tour that Max led five years before. As they slowly unravel the mystery of Max’s immortality and multiple reincarnations, Shelley and Paolo seem to be getting closer to finding the latest version of Max.


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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70 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    I don't usually like sad reads but it sounds interesting.

    My W.O.W http://mochalattereads.blogspot.com/2011/07/waiting-on-wednesday14.html

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  2. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    This sounds heartfelt and epic. I'm adding it to my TBR! Oh, and that title is great!

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  3. MarlaJuly 13, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    I just got this in the mail last week. I'm really looking forward to reading it.

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  4. Jess (Gone with the Words)July 13, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    I can't wait to read this book either! It sounds romantic and mysterious.

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  5. Lea ChristineJuly 13, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    My WoW for this week is Darker Still by Leanna Renee Hieber...

    Lea @ LC's Adventures in Libraryland

    Happy reading everyone!! :D

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  6. Shannon The BookstalkerJuly 13, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    I usually read YA books but I heard about his one a couple of weeks ago and really want to read it too! Great pick!

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  7. CarissaJuly 13, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    This novel sounds breathtaking! It's definitely going on my list!

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  8. June GJuly 13, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Ooh! I've got this one too! I can't wait to sink my teeth into and get to the bottom of this mystery. Great choice!

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  9. Kristen - Seeing NightJuly 13, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    That sounds so sad... I love the cover though its really vintage looking.

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  10. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Maybe I should invest in Kleenex stock before giving this one a go. Sounds like it will be a good read though. xo~ Sara

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  11. landofbooksJuly 13, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    This sounds like a really great tragic book.

    My Waiting on Wednesday.
    http://bookfreak15.blogspot.com/2011/07/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  12. lulilutJuly 13, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    I haven't heard of it before. The reviews are all over the place at goodreads.

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  13. mfay2July 13, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    I've been seeing this book around a lot.

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  14. TGJuly 13, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Before Ever After sounds good...spooky, too.

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  15. ScarlettJuly 13, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    thanks so much for always hosting this!

    Here’s my WOW!

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  16. Ayanami FaerudoJuly 13, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    Poor Shelley... how awful that she lost her husband while talking to him.

    But this book really has an interesting concept!

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  17. BronaghJuly 13, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    This sounds absolutely brilliant - will definitely be adding to my wish-list!!

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  18. Tina's BlogJuly 13, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    I just saw something about this one somewhere. On my list. I see you are reading The Gap Year right now....me, too.

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  19. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    I got a copy of BEFORE EVER AFTER this week in the mail - an ARC. I'm really looking forward to reading it. Doesn't it sound good?

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  20. Christina TJuly 13, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    I am looking forward to this one too. I haven't read The Time Traveler's Wife (saw the movie) but this synopsis reminds me of it a little. Great pick!

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  21. Jessica E. SubjectJuly 13, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    That book sounds awesome! Adding to my TBR list. Thank you!

    My WOW

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  22. Jan von HarzJuly 13, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Very interesting premise I think this would make a very emotional and intriguing read. Great pick!

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  23. ShondaJuly 13, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    I haven't heard of this one. I'll have to make a note to download the sample on my Kindle when it's released. I'm definitely curious now.

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  24. LilieJuly 13, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    It really sounds interesting but sad :( I think I'll add it to my wish list as it sounds promising :D Thanks for sharing!

    Here is my WOW

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  25. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJuly 13, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    This really appeals to me. Thanks for pointing it out to us.

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  26. Beth S.July 13, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Ooh! This book sounds fab! Definitely adding it to my TBR pile!

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  27. Laurel-Rain SnowJuly 13, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Wow, what an incredible story! Thanks for sharing.

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  28. Grace at Feeding My Book AddictionJuly 13, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    This is the third blog post I've read this week that mentioned this book. It sounds like it will be a compelling read. I'm going to have to get my hands on a copy!

    Double Feature: Waiting on Wednesday and WWW Wednesday

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  29. Mimi ValentineJuly 13, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Aww, that book sounds so sad. :( But it also sounds really good and heartfelt and romantic... I hope you like it!

    This is my second WOW ever, and I chose Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver! :)

    Thanks so much for hosting this awesome meme!

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  30. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    This sounds amazing! Definetely going in my to-read list.

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  31. DawnJuly 13, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    The book sounds great! I love how the binding makes in look old.


    Dawn from Read Love

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  32. Jennifer G.July 13, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    I haven't heard of this book before, but it sounds really interesting. I'm going to add it to the TBR.

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  33. Mary @ BookSwarmJuly 13, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Sounds like an interesting pick. Not my cup of tea but I know some folks who might love it!
    Happy reading,
    Mary @ Book Swarm

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  34. MayaJuly 13, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Wow, that looks like a powerful read. Thanks for sharing!

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  35. Jennifer_After_DarkJuly 13, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    your book sounds sad and heartbreaking,,and I want to read it..thanks for sharing
    Jennifer

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  36. bermudaonionJuly 13, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I got this last week and it does look marvelous.

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  37. SarahJuly 13, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Oh wow, that sounds like a really sad, but intense book!

    Here's my WoW for this week.

    ♥ Sarah

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  38. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    now I’m curious...hmmmm...

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  39. TaylorJuly 13, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    This sounds like a good book, I've had this on mt TBR list for awhile now :)

    <3
    Taylor

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  40. HannahJuly 13, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I recognize the cover for this book so I know I had heard about it. Good pick!

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  41. SallyJuly 13, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    How strange does that book sound - I am definitely intrigued.
    Sally.

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  42. TristanJuly 13, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Books like this make me nervous, but it does sound interesting
    Tristan @Reads With Wreckless Abandon

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  43. KayteeJuly 13, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    This sounds really good!

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  44. Drowning In BooksJuly 13, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    I love W.o.W :3

    Mine are at http://drowing-in-books.blogspot.com/

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  45. BrennaJuly 13, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I love this meme! It's my first time doing it, but I love to read what other people want to read!

    http://everafteresther.blogspot.com/2011/07/waiting-on-wednesday-713.html

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  46. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Oh I want this book! I have never heard of it before!! Reminds me a little of the Fallen series by Lauren Kate! Greatttt pick!

    Thanks for sharing & hosting! :)

    -Em

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  47. CoranneJuly 13, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I've never heard of this book before. It looks interesting... and sad.

    Thanks for sharing!

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  48. Ashley ZiemerJuly 13, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Nice pick!

    Mine is here: Coffeelicious Bookaholic

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  49. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Sounds like a good read.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/07/waiting-on-wednesday_13.html

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  50. Lisa MandinaJuly 13, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    That sounds like a great book! Thanks for sharing. I'm adding it to my TBR list now!

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  51. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    This is on my list too! My WoW is right here!
    Oh, and I'm a new follower!
    Courtney
    Fuzzy.Coffee.Books

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  52. Michelle SantiagoJuly 13, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    i'm really excited about this book too. i love the plot line and i'm curious how it will turn out to be with Shelley and Paolo.

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  53. CeceliaJuly 13, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Oh wow, that sounds seriously good, and I'm not usually into these tragic ones, either. I like the complication of immortality. Great pick!

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  54. IdrisJuly 13, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Wow, this one looks good! thank you for sharing! : )

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  55. Traci @ The Reading GeekJuly 13, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    This sounds really interesting, heartbreaking, and romantic. I might have to check this out.

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  56. EmmaJuly 13, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Looks good. here is my pick for this week...
    http://lostinayabook.blogspot.com/2011/07/waiting-on-wednesday-4.html

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  57. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Hi! This is my first week participating in this meme, I hope you all like my choice :D

    This is my WoW: http://www.librarianmouse.com/2011/07/waiting-on-wednesday-1.html

    Hugs,

    Alaiel

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  58. District YAJuly 13, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Ooooh my first time doing a proper WOW - feels good :D

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  59. LoveOfBooksJuly 13, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    This sounds interesting. I really like the reincarnation stories that have been popping up lately.

    ~Christy

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  60. LaceyJuly 13, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Thanks, Jill. I'm excited to be particapting, love your blog.

    -Lacey

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  61. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    The cover looks very interesting. The story sounds like it'd be a tear jerker heh.

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  62. Louisa @ Words I Write CrazyJuly 13, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    That sound pretty interesting! I'd love to check it out!

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  63. The Fiction FairyJuly 13, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Can't wait to see your review of this book when you get to read it! The cover makes me feel very at ease like a warm spring day!! Stop by and see what I'm waiting on!

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  64. MandroidJuly 13, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    The first sentence of the description made my heart jump in my throat, so I think I might have to pass on that one. Interested in hearing what you think though.

    I've been doing WOW for a few weeks now, but this is my first "official" one. Thanks for hosting this every week!

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  65. Molli @ Once Upon a PrologueJuly 13, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    I think this book sounds SO good! I added it to my Goodreads TBR the other day and I can't WAIT to read it!

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  66. AnonymousJuly 14, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Hm... it'll be interesting to learn who Max's latest incarnation is... though the synopsis gives plenty of hints. =) Thanks for commenting at my WoW.

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  67. Drowning In BooksJuly 14, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    I love sad books, gonna look into this :)

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  68. AnonymousJuly 14, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    New follower. I didn't realize you were the mastermind behind this meme but I updated my site to make sure you got all the credit!

    http://nrheartdragonsden.blogspot.com/

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  69. AnonymousJuly 19, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Interesting Pick.

    I can't wait until Soul Thief comes out!
    Want to know more?
    Check it out!

    http://pagingthroughlifewithgrace.blogspot.com/2011/07/waiting-on-wednesday-dust-decay.html

    ~Grace
    http://pagingthroughlifewithgrace.blogspot.com

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  70. steveSeptember 13, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Thanks again for fantastic book and I am so happy you sent it all the way to me! :)

    Register Domain

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