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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

"Waiting On" Wednesday: Starting from Happy

 "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:

Starting from Happy
By Patricia Marx
Publication Date: August 23

From Amazon:

While waiting in line for apple pie at a party, Imogene Gilfeather, a lingerie designer who does not understand the reason for romance, meets Wally Yez, a scientist whose business card says “An Answer for Everything.” Imogene is told that Wally is the perfect guy. He is told that her company, Featherware, manufactures intimates (that gets his attention). Unfazed by Imogene’s indifference, Wally resolves to win her over. E-mails turn into late-night phone calls; one date turns into two and then into more. Thus begins the most absurd and amusingly unbalanced relationship to grace the pages of a novel.


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

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48 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 6, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    I totally want to read this! Why? This line: "Thus begins the most absurd and amusingly unbalanced relationship to grace the pages of a novel."

    It sounds awesome! Great pick!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Starting from Happy sounds interesting and like my kind of read. The cover also made me smile =)
    Here's my W.O.W : http://mochalattereads.blogspot.com/2011/07/waiting-on-wednesday13.html

    -Mocha from A Cupcake and A Latte: YA Reads, Reviews & More!.

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  3. Casey (The Bookish Type)July 6, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Aww this sounds like a fun romcom!

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  4. Patrick(iRandomBlogger)July 6, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Never heard of this one.
    Check out my WOW
    Click Here

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  5. KaityJuly 6, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    I love books that have covers like this one, I'm always drawn to them in stores even though they're simpler than most. Sounds like it will be a fun read, great WoW! Hadn't heard of this one before.

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  6. nixJuly 6, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    sounds interesting! Love this meme...

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  7. Gina @ My PreciousJuly 6, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Sounds like a super cute, funny read.

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  8. UnknownJuly 6, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Sounds like a good one. My WoW is up as well


    Lily

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  9. thepamjellyJuly 6, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Sounds like a fun read! :)

    By the way, sorry for double posting my link... thought it didn't work the first time. Eek. >_<

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  10. ShondaJuly 6, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    I like the sound of this one! The title immediately grabbed my attention.

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  11. Jan von HarzJuly 6, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    This sound like a fun romance. A bit out of the ordinary definitely charming.

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  12. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJuly 6, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Sounds like a fun read many will enjoy.

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  13. Laurel-Rain SnowJuly 6, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Oh, this one sounds like fun! Thanks for sharing.

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  14. CharlotteJuly 6, 2011 at 6:18 AM

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  15. CharlotteJuly 6, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    whoops--I forgot to make sure that I had the right link ready to paste! Sorry!

    So that's why I'm in twice.

    Hangs head.

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  16. TheBookGirlJuly 6, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Definitely sounds like a great relationship novel - really different!

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  17. Jennifer G.July 6, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    This one sounds good!

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  18. Miss WatsonJuly 6, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Another Wednesday, another great book :)

    =) Lisa

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  19. tweezleJuly 6, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    I've never heard of this book. Sounds like a great read!

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  20. IdrisJuly 6, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Never heard of this one, but it looks really good...

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  21. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    I love that cover. Thanks for highlighting it. Sounds like one I would definitely enjoy!

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  22. NatalieJuly 6, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Lol this sounds like a fun novel! I might have to pick it up when it comes out if I see a copy at the library

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  23. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 8:39 AM

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  24. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Oh that sounds like a good read. I just did my first ever "Waiting On Wednesday" post, so please drop by and comment if you have the time :)

    http://paranormalgoddess.blogspot.com/2011/07/waiting-on-wednesday-1.html

    P.S. Sorry I deleted my first comment but I had the link to my blog on it not straight to my "WOW" post

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  25. Gwendolyn B.July 6, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Sounds like a fun summer read! I'll keep it in mind.

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  26. KarenJuly 6, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    That looks like a great book! Adding it to my list as well.

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  27. Kat @ NoPageLeftBehindJuly 6, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    The cover made me chuckle :)

    What an amusing sounding book...I'll definitely be on the watch for it!

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  28. mrs_laura_koehlerJuly 6, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Man this cover is too cute and the book sound good.
    Please check out my WoW.

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  29. bermudaonionJuly 6, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I'd buy that book just for the cover!

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  30. MardelJuly 6, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    LOL - this does sound like something I'd enjoy, and it's not even urban fantasy (my favorite).

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  31. Ria CruzJuly 6, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Here is my WoW

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  32. NerissaJuly 6, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    This book sounds really interesting. I'm such a sucker for stories with any kind of romance in it. Thanks for mentioning it!

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  33. nomadreaderJuly 6, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    I loved loved loved her first novel, and I'm really looking forward to this one. Great pick1

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  34. mrs_laura_koehlerJuly 6, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Yea I am new. Thanks for the welcoming!!!!
    Love your blog.

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  35. kathyJuly 6, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Nice pick. It sounds like a cute read. :)

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  36. TaylorJuly 6, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    This sounds like a fun read! The cover makes me happy hehe :)

    Here's my Waiting On Wednesday: http://thoughts-of-an-endless-dreamer.blogspot.com/2011/07/waiting-on-wednesday-12.html

    <3
    ~Taylor

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  37. KayteeJuly 6, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    This sounds like an awesome book :)

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  38. Michelle @ Much Loved BooksJuly 6, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Never heard of this book but it sounds like it could be a good read.

    My WOW is Here

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  39. ShelaghJuly 6, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Starting from Happy sounds like it will be a quirky read - and a little something different from the normal romance novel.

    Fun pick this week Jill!

    Shelagh
    The Word Fiend

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  40. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    sounds interesting! Here is my pick this week, Ghost Story by Jim Butcher
    http://badassbookreviews.com/2011/07/06/waiting-on-wednesday-ghost-story-by-jim-butcher/

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  41. Liz L.July 6, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Sounds interesting ! :D
    Here's my pick for this week; http://thesporkmaster.blogspot.com/2011/07/waiting-on-wednesday-fury.html

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  42. Karen L.July 6, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    How have I not heard of this book yet? It sounds hilarious! So excited now. Thanks!

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  43. Louisa @ Words I Write CrazyJuly 6, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Sounds like a great book! Have a good reading week!

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  44. UnknownJuly 6, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    The cover alone is a winner!

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  45. UnknownJuly 6, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    I'm joining this for the first time! :) Sounds like fun!

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  46. DawnJuly 6, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Hi, everyone! I'm a newbie on the scene who just joined in on the fun. Enjoying looking at everyone's posts.

    Please check me out and let me know how I'm doing. A new girl can always use advice from seasoned bloggers!

    Read Love

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  47. StamanahJuly 10, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Sounds really good!

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  48. gfnijmJuly 12, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I'm so sorry for posting my link twice. It's my first time posting in WoW. Anyways, see my Wow here

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