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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

"Waiting On" Wednesday: The Master's Muse

"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 Master's Muse
By Varley O’Connor
Publication Date: May 8

From Amazon:

In the tradition of Loving Frank and The Paris Wife comes an unforgettable novel based on the life of George Balanchine’s fifth wife, a star ballerina whose career was cut short after she contracted polio at 26. Once author Varley O’Connor, the daughter of a polio survivor, came across the facts about Tanaquil (Tanny) Le Clercq, she could not get the story out of her mind. O’Connor dug deeper, reading countless articles and interviews, and watching hundreds of hours of documentaries and New York City Ballet footage to capture Le Clercq’s essence. The result is an evocative, compelling portrayal of the 17-year marriage between George Balanchine—the ballet master credited with creating an American style of dance—and his final wife. 


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

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40 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 28, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    ooh. i'm intrigued by the cover and summary. great pick!

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  2. Andie ZDecember 28, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Wow, great pick! As a former dancer I'm definitely interested in this. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Bibliosaurus TextDecember 28, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    I haven't read the books it compares it to, but am intrigued by the mention of Balanchine. Sounds good!

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  4. Christy @ TheReaderBeeDecember 28, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    This sounds like an interesting read! I've been wanting to read The Paris Wife for a while now as well. :) Awesome pick!

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  5. June GDecember 28, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    You always find the most unusual reads!

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  6. AnonymousDecember 28, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Nice pick! It sounds really interesting!

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  7. KimberlyDecember 28, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    That's an interesting pick. I'll have to look into it :)

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  8. CarlyDecember 28, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    Great pick, sounds very interesting, I hadn't heard of it. Thanks for sharing. :)

    My WOW

    http://fictionfascination.blogspot.com/2011/12/waiting-on-wednesday-3.html

    Carly :)

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  9. JezDecember 28, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    This sounds interesting. I'm always up for a novel that has any element of music. Thanks for sharing!

    Jez @ Jez's Bookcase

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  10. Laurel-Rain SnowDecember 28, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Oh, this does sound like a wonderful book...thanks for sharing.

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  11. UnknownDecember 28, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Sounds interesting. I'm not one to read historical books but this sounds very intriguing. Awesome pick.

    JJ iReads
    Check out what I'm WAITING ON this week

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  12. Tina's BlogDecember 28, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    I loved The Paris Wife - this one looks really good.

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  13. Wonder_December 28, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Interesting pick ;)

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  14. bermudaonionDecember 28, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    That sounds right up my alley.

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  15. UnknownDecember 28, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Sounds interesting :)

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  16. Wendy LohrDecember 28, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Good pick! Sounds very interesting.

    Wendy @ Escape Into Fiction

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  17. AmyDecember 28, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    That sounds like a fantastic read. Thank you for sharing.

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  18. Melissas Eclectic BookshelfDecember 28, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Sounds like a great pick!!

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  19. Jennifer OchsDecember 28, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Looks like an interesting read!

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  20. UnknownDecember 28, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Interestng pick - enjoy the read

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  21. Laura BurgandyIceDecember 28, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    That looks like a great book!!

    I posted Don't Breathe a Word, which is coming out SOON!!! :-)

    www.burgandyice.blogspot.com

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  22. SonythebookloverDecember 28, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    You always choose great books i've never heard of, great pick.

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  23. BURIED IN BOOKSDecember 28, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Great Pick! Five Wives...that's a lot! And to be struck down by polio at such a young age, that's tragic. I don't usually read biographies or nonfiction, but this one might be too interesting to pass up!


    Heather

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  24. HannahDecember 28, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Great pick! I have always been fascinated by the world of professional ballet.

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  25. Peppermint Ph.D.December 28, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    I love this kind of read...adding this one to my WishList :)

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  26. AnonymousDecember 28, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    A great and interesting pick.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/12/waiting-on-wednesday_28.html

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  27. HollieDecember 28, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Great choice, this sounds like a great read! :)

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  28. aparajitaDecember 28, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    interesting need to look into it now.

    Check out mine HERE

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  29. Maddie (aka Pete)December 28, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Based on the cover alone, I'm headed to Goodreads to add this to my list. Thanks! :)

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  30. MaiaDecember 28, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    oooh awesome pick :)

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  31. Lisa MandinaDecember 28, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    This one sounds very interesting! I'll add it to my TBR list!

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  32. joyh82December 28, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Great storyline! Have a Happy New Year ;)

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  33. Lori @ Romancing the Dark SideDecember 28, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    This sounds like an emotional read. Thanks for sharing!

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  34. Nisha (Midnight Books)December 28, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    The cover looks really nice! I can't wait to see your review on it =)

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  35. FrancesDecember 28, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Interesting pick. I haven't read any by this author. Looking forward to your review.

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  36. WTF Are You ReadingDecember 28, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    I want it!!!!!!!!

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  37. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaDecember 28, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Oops, forgot to add the link earlier today. http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/2011/12/waiting-on-wednesday-affair-alicia.html

    Your pick makes me curious Jill.

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  38. TayteHDecember 28, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Check mine out when you have time. :D
    TayteH @ Reading in Paradise.

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  39. Melissa WestDecember 28, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Oh this sounds really great and love the cover. Adding to my TBR now. :)

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  40. UnknownJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Great pick! I can't figure out how to add my link to your linky! It says Your Next but it wont let me click it.

    so here is my WoW

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