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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

"Waiting On" Wednesday: The Newlyweds

"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 Newlyweds
By Nell Freudenberger
Publication Date: May 1

From Amazon:

Amina Mazid is 24 when she leaves Bangladesh for Rochester, New York, and for George Stillman, the husband who met and wooed her online. It's a 21st century romance that echoes ancient traditions--the arranged marriages of her home country. And though George falls for Amina because she is "straightforward" and doesn't "play games," each is hiding something from the other. Amina struggles to find her place in America--as a Muslim woman, an aspiring teacher, a wife with her own desires. But it is only when they put an ocean between them that Amina and George will discover whether they have a future--or if their secrets will tear them apart.


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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54 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Doesn't sound like my kind of read but I like the simplistic cover.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    oh, i like the sounds of this one. definitely intrigued!

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  3. UnknownDecember 21, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Doesn't sound like a book for me, but I hope you love it when you read it! :)

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  4. melannie (:December 21, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    I just love when a book deals with different cultures and totally different worlds colliding

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  5. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    I don't think it's for me, but I hope you enjoy it. And as usual when it comes to your choices, a book I've never heard of until now :-)

    My WOW

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  6. mfay2December 21, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    I like how the cover is so simple.

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  7. Kathy Ann ColemanDecember 21, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Is it just my imagination or do those beaks look like they are aiming for eyes and throats? The summary sounds good though. Enjoy!

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  8. Rachel BrooksDecember 21, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    This sounds like a unique story. It's great to see a description that seems original!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    It so happened that I am in a relationship with someone from a different culture so I'm quite curious as to how the story will play out. :)

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  10. BURIED IN BOOKSDecember 21, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Though it isn't my usual fare, it does sound like an interesting read. I wonder if the husband is Muslim and what the secrets are. Good choice!

    Heather

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  11. KimberlyDecember 21, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Sounds like an interesting story.

    Here's my WOW pick.

    Kat
    Wit and Sin

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  12. Maria BeharDecember 21, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Hi, Jill! WOW is right!!! This is quite a plot synopsis! I'm LOVING this book already!! And that in spite of the cover, which is not really my cup of tea, in spite of the obvious metaphor -- "birds of a feather flock together"... Apparently the protagonists need to discover whether or not they are, indeed, "birds of a feather". Well, sure sounds like a wonderful, angst-filled read!! I'll have to put this novel in my already humongous TBR pile! Lol. (Psst! Whoever invented the saying "less is more" was totally wrong! The more books in my TBR mountain, the more I want, especially those that 'speak' to me, which this one surely does.)

    Thank you so much for sharing!

    May you & your family have a very blessed holiday season, and thanks loada for this book meme/blog hop!!

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  13. RebeccaDecember 21, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    The description sounds good. I never would have guessed from the cover.

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  14. UnknownDecember 21, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    Seems like a very deep read... the cover and title are both simple... but the story itself seems like a complicated one. Good luck with this book! Happy Holidays!

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  15. LauraDecember 21, 2011 at 1:44 AM

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

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  16. CarlyDecember 21, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    Hope you enjoy and thanks for sharing. I don't think it's for me tho :(

    my WOW

    http://fictionfascination.blogspot.com/2011/12/waiting-on-wednesday-2.html

    Carly :)

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  17. Sam (Realm of Fiction)December 21, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Sounds quite interesting actually but I don't think it would be something I would usually read.

    My WOW

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  18. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    I can only imagine what that would be like. I wonder why the author chose upstate New York.

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  19. Mimi ValentineDecember 21, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    A husband she met online? That's honestly so cool!! x) Even though my parents would probably kill me if I tried to do that, online dating is actually getting more popular with the years! It makes me kinda intrigued to see where the author will take the story! :)

    Here's my WOW!

    YAY for another awesome Wednesday, Jill! Thank you SO much for hosting this & I hope you have to most amazing day! :) <3

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  20. UnknownDecember 21, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Ooh, I've been waiting to read this one for a while, too. Sounds so intriguing!

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  21. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaDecember 21, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    I love the cover. Not sure about the book though?

    Happy Holidays Jill

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  22. UnknownDecember 21, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    That is definitely an interesting book. I don't normally read books like that, but I'll keep an eye out for this one.

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

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  23. Laurel-Rain SnowDecember 21, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Wow, this one has so many intriguing elements: modern day meets tradition. Secrets and lies. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. Rae LoriDecember 21, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    The cover doesn't really catch my eye but that synopsis sure does! I may have to check this one out. :-D

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  25. JC JonesDecember 21, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Very timely book. We have a lot of cultural conflict today.

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  26. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Not quite sure yet if it's something I would read, but definitely something to consider!!! Just starting a blog now!!

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  27. NerissaDecember 21, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    This sounds like an excellent book. I am definitely adding this to my TBR list. Thanks!

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  28. nomadreaderDecember 21, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    I've already pre-ordered this one for my Kindle and cannot wait. Great pick!

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  29. Melissas Eclectic BookshelfDecember 21, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Sounds like a thought provoking book and I love the cover!!!

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  30. Meg @ A Bookish AffairDecember 21, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    This sounds like a book right down my alley.

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  31. Wonder_December 21, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Sounds not like a book for me...

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  32. Mary (Bookfan)December 21, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    The synopsis is intriguing - I'll look for it in the spring!

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  33. AmyDecember 21, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Not the type of book I would read I don't think, but it does sound interesting. Thanks for sharing.

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  34. Wendy LohrDecember 21, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    This sounds like an interesting read...good pick!

    Wendy @ Escape Into Fiction

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  35. DarleneDecember 21, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I find reading about other cultures very interesting!

    Here's my WOW: http://darlenesbooknook.blogspot.com/2011/12/waiting-on-wednesday-sleepwalker-by.html

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  36. ChristasBooksDecember 21, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Sorry about the "World War Z" after my name. The link is to the right post but I didn't notice the name before I clicked!

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  37. UnknownDecember 21, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Doesn't sound like my type of book! But thanks for sharing!

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  38. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    I'm loving that cover.

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  39. Laura BurgandyIceDecember 21, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Oh fun!! This sounds like a very different, interesting book!! I love the cultures & arranged sort of potential love.

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  40. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Enjoy! your read, sounds interesting.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/12/waiting-on-wednesday_21.html

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  41. Laura @ My Enchanted BookshelfDecember 21, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    this sounds like a really interesting book - plus I'm moving to Rochester from Buffalo in the next month or two for boyfriend's new job! Woo hoo! Hope you enjoy it!

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  42. WTF Are You ReadingDecember 21, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Sounds very good. I really want to know what secrets they each have to keep from the other.

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  43. SarahO. December 21, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Interesting summery, not sure if it's my type of read but it sounds cute!

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  44. bermudaonionDecember 21, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Boy does that sound good to me! I love the cover too!

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  45. Carina OlsenDecember 21, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    This seems like an interesting read :) I wouldn't like it, I think, but it does have a pretty cover :D Hope you will enjoy it, though <3

    Love, Carina @ Carina's Books
    www.carinabooks.blogspot.com

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  46. madelineDecember 21, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    I love this concept! Thank you!

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  47. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Thank you so much for holding this!

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  48. JessiraeDecember 21, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    I have never heard of this book ever. Don't know if I'll check it out since it's something I don't usually read. I hope you like it though!

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  49. ValerieDecember 21, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Seems kind of like an adult version of Sarah Dessen! Here's mine: http://thegothicballerina.blogspot.com/2011/12/waiting-on-wednesday-above.html

    Thanks!

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  51. AnonymousDecember 27, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Don't sound like my kind of book.
    It's my first time participating in this.

    Heres my WoW http://nazish0151.wordpress.com/2011/12/28/www-wednesdays-9

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