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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

"Waiting On" Wednesday: How It All Began


"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:


How It All Began
By Penelope Lively
Publication Date: January 5

From Library Journal:

A chance encounter between a retired schoolteacher and a petty thief sets off an unexpected chain of events. A marriage is undone by a misdirected cell phone call revealing an affair, for instance, while an interior designer finds the perfect business partner and an old-timey historian gets an idea for a snappy miniseries. The moral—life always has other plans for us—should be beautifully conveyed by Man Booker Award winner Lively.


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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51 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Sounds interesting! I love books that follow the lives of different people. Hope you enjoy it!

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  2. Natalia BelikovSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Interesting choice! =9 gonna check more about ir ;)

    my WoW!

    http://dazzlingreads.blogspot.com/2011/09/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  3. SophiaSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Wow! This one sounds like one of those hilarious/romantic family movies. :) Sounds great. Nice pick this week!

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  4. Michael @ The Bookshelf ReviewSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Awesome WoW. This book really tells how life really is. =]
    Here is my WoW:
    http://thebookshelfreview.blogspot.com/2011/09/waiting-on-wednesday7-million-suns.html

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  5. mfay2September 7, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    It sounds like it won't be a boring book with all those sub-plots!

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  6. Casey (The Bookish Type)September 7, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    How It All Began kind of reminds me of the Butterfly Effect? At least, I think that's what it's implying. It sounds like an interesting read! It's always fun to think about how we're all interconnected in one way or another (6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon lol)

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  7. June GSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Boy, this sounds like a real circus...lol...Ha ha ha...

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  8. Amber EliseSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    You always have such different books, I love it! thanks for sharing!

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  9. The RomanceaholicSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    While that doesn't sound like my normal type of book, I Have to admit it sounds pretty good!

    Jess
    My WOW @The Romanceaholic

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  10. TenaSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Sounds very interesting. Will have to add it to my TBR list!
    Ü

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    I love the cover for that one. Interesting pick!

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  12. EmmaSeptember 7, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    This looks like an amazing book!!

    Check out my WOW here - http://lostinayabook.blogspot.com/2011/09/waiting-on-wednesday-10.html

    Emma @ Lostinayabook.blogspot

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  13. Mari - Escape In A BookSeptember 7, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    I had to add this title on Goodreads before leaving a comment here :) It sounds like a very good story!

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  14. Sally@Always Lost in StoriesSeptember 7, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    This sounds great. Penelope Lively is an amazing author.

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  15. Aeicha @ Word SpelunkingSeptember 7, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    This sounds like a fast paced and interesting read!

    Thanks for sharing.

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    This one sounds more Maeve Binchy than Penelope Lively -- more optimistic, less bleak. Will have to check it out.

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  17. Mimi ValentineSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    That sounds like an awesome book! You always pick such sweet-sounding novels that I've never heard about before, Jill -- I love it!

    Here's my WOW! And you can check out my new 300 Followers Giveaway and Happy Labor Day Giveaway if you have the time! :)

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  18. Mary @ BookSwarmSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    So many good books, so little time...*sigh*

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  19. Michelle @ Much Loved BooksSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    I wouldn't normally go for this type of book but I really like the sound of it. :D

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  20. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Think this one sounds pretty good Jill. Wacky font on that cover though.

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  21. SJuneSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    I like you choice. Have a great Week!

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  22. SherreSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    I love your choice! It sounds unny and beautiful!

    My WoW

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  23. MeganSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Your pick sounds excellent. I'll have to keep an eye out for it come January!

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  24. Kim@Time2ReadSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Sounds interesting! And one that will make you think..hmmm.

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  25. NerissaSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    This books sounds really interesting. I'll have to check it out.

    Thanks!

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Nice choice. Looks like one of those stories that show how one small action can alter the outcome of several live.

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  27. Laurel-Rain SnowSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Very intriguing! Thanks for sharing....

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  28. Jennifer G.September 7, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    This book sounds really interesting! Great pick. :D

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  29. Jenny GirlSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    This meme has made my tbr grow entirely too much. Thanks for the meme and the wonderful book postings :)

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  30. RinaSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Is it a collection of short stories? I'm right now writing a story with many different narrators, and I'm quite impressed with anyone who can do it well.

    My WoW has a pretty cover this week... finally!
    http://justbookingaround.blogspot.com/2011/09/waiting-on-wednesday-in-forests-of.html

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Great choice sounds good.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/09/waiting-on-wednesdy.html

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  32. Diana September 7, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    havent heard much on this book, sounds very intriguing :) thanks for sharing!

    Diana

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  33. Fictional CandySeptember 7, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    I like the sound of your choice. Going to add it to my TBR! :)

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  34. nomadreaderSeptember 7, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    I've been excited about this one since I read about it pre-pub alert. I'm eager to read it!

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  35. AmySeptember 7, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Interesting!

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  36. Jenna and AshleySeptember 7, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    I love the author's name, Penelope Lively. Sounds like a perfect book for her to write. Great choice!

    Here's mine:
    http://fansoffiction.blogspot.com/2011/09/waiting-on-wednesday-3-slide-and-right.html

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  37. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    I've never heard of this, but it sounds great.

    My WOW

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  38. VioletteSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    That book looks really interesting! I love this whole angle of different perspectives.

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  39. RockeeSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Sounds like an interesting story. I don't really read this type of book, but I'll definitely pick it up someday. Nice pick. Here's my WoW:http://rockeemusikreads.blogspot.com/

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  40. UnknownSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    yup yup! Love WOW!

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  41. Molli @ Once Upon a PrologueSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Whoo, this one looks VERY cute! :D

    Waiting on Wednesday: The Gathering Storm by Robin Bridges. http://onceuponaprologue.blogspot.com/2011/09/waiting-on-wednesday-14-gathering-storm.html

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  42. UnknownSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    hopping thru again! love the book choice..enjoy it!

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  43. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    I am introducing themes to my WOW. Every week i feature books from one different genre. Last week it was dystopian. This week its YA contemporary.
    Let me know what you think.

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  44. Kristie W. September 9, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    This sounds like an interesting book. Going to have to add it to my TBR list!

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  45. Emma B.September 12, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    cool idea

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  46. Rapunzel (Escape the Tower)September 12, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    I am trying to get more active on my blog and this meme sounds interesting. Hope I can keep up.

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  47. Kathy Ann ColemanSeptember 13, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    That certainly sounds like an interesting book. Mind if I play along?

    Here is my WoW. :)

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  48. The Read & SeekSeptember 13, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Sounds interesting. I love books like this.

    Our WoW!


    http://thestoryseekers.blogspot.com/2011/09/waiting-on-wednesday-06.html

    <3 Sarah @ The Story Seekers

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  49. UnknownSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    sounds like a good book

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