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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

"Waiting On" Wednesday: Motherland


"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:

Motherland
By Amy Sohn
Publication Date: August 14

From Amazon:

It’s just before Labor Day and five mothers and fathers in Cape Cod, Park Slope, and Greenwich Village find themselves adrift professionally and personally. Rebecca Rose, whose husband has been acting aloof, is tempted by the attentions of a former celebrity flame; Marco Goldstein, saddled with two kids as his husband Todd goes on a business trip, turns to sex with strangers for comfort; Danny Gottlieb, a screenwriter on the cusp of a big break, leaves his wife and children to pitch a film (and meet young women) in Los Angeles; fallen sanctimommy Karen Bryan Shapiro, devastated by her husband’s infidelity and abandonment, attempts a fresh start with a hot single dad; and former A-List movie star Melora Leigh plots a star turn on Broadway to revive her Hollywood career. As their stories intersect in surprising ways and their deceptions spiral out of control, they begin to question their beliefs about family, happiness, and themselves. 


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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57 comments:

  1. HayleyAGApril 4, 2012 at 12:02 AM

    I've never heard of this one, thanks for bringing it to my attention! :)

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  2. Kimberly @ Caffeinated ReviewerApril 4, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    This sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing it!
    MY WoW

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  3. The Teen Book GuruApril 4, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    Hey... thanks for hosting such an awesome meme... I've kinda adopted it :) I'm a new follower & Just wanted to drop by and say HI! I'm gonna have to pick up Motherland when it comes out, it seems interesting!! :)

    -The Teen Book Guru

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  4. DawnApril 4, 2012 at 12:56 AM

    Thanks for hosting WoW..I love this meme =)

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  5. MizMaliciouzApril 4, 2012 at 1:33 AM

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  6. TGApril 4, 2012 at 3:12 AM

    Motherland doesn't sound like my kind of book, but the cover sure is cool and visually interesting.

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  7. AnonymousApril 4, 2012 at 4:17 AM

    Happy Wednesday everyone!! =)

    MY WoW

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  8. The Shadow RealmApril 4, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    I love seeing all the upcoming books that people are dying to read. Great meme! :)

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  9. Sam (Realm of Fiction)April 4, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    This sounds like an interesting book. Thanks for sharing! :)

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  10. Laurel-Rain SnowApril 4, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    Ah, my kind of book! Thanks for sharing.

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  11. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaApril 4, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    This one sounds pretty good, but I'm not a fan of books with too many different characters and their separate stories. Thanks for bringing it to our attention though.

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  12. Lovey Dovey BooksApril 4, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    This book sounds like the plot won't be boring at all-there's so much going on!

    Happy reading :)

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  13. CarlyApril 4, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    Sounds interesting, not sure it's for me though. Thanks for sharing.

    My WOW: http://fictionfascination.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/waiting-on-wednesday-16.html

    Carly :)

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  14. AnonymousApril 4, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    MOTHERLAND sounds like it's got lots of complicated people - which is not a bad thing at all. Thanks for the heads-up!

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  15. bermudaonionApril 4, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Wow, that sounds like it would have a lot of drama in it!

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  16. AngieleighApril 4, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Adding this to my TBR list!

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  17. BonnieApril 4, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    I hadn't heard of this one before, but I am always drawn to these real life contemporary dramas. Great pick!

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  18. Kristin A.April 4, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Thanks for sharing. It isn't something I'd read but I know a couple people who would like it.

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  19. Kim@Time2ReadApril 4, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    I haven't heard of this one but it sounds like something I'd read. I plan to check it out. Thanks.

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  20. Kristin @ Addicted to HEAApril 4, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Sounds like a great read! Better read it quick b/c it sounds like a movie waiting to be made, though :) I smell Mike Nichols all over that one :(

    Thanks for always hosting!!!
    -Kristin @myparahangover

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  21. Mel@ThedailyprophecyApril 4, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Sounds interesting!

    http://thedailyprophecy.blogspot.com/2012/04/waiting-on-wednesday-9.html

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  22. UnknownApril 4, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Great choice! :-)

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  23. UnknownApril 4, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Never heard of it, but sounds great!
    Thanks for sharing :D

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  24. UnknownApril 4, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    This one sounds interesting.

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  25. AmyApril 4, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    This sounds like a really cool and interesting book. Thanks for sharing.

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  26. AnonymousApril 4, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    oh, looks good! I'll have to check it out!

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  27. AnonymousApril 4, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Sounds like a great read!!

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  28. DaniëlleApril 4, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Sounds great! Never heard of it ;-)

    http://dailydoseofbooks.blogspot.com/2012/04/waiting-on-wednesday-1.html

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  29. joyh82April 4, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    This sounds like my kind of read..Have a Happy Easter!

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  30. Tina's BlogApril 4, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Even though I'm not a fan of the cover, this sounds like a great book.

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  31. AlishiaApril 4, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Thanks for sharing.

    Here's my WoW

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  32. roroApril 4, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    drama lol
    sounds awesome

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  33. AnonymousApril 4, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    That sounds like it could be quite a dark book. But it also sounds really interesting. Thanks for sharing.

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  34. AnonymousApril 4, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    That sounds like it could be quite a dark book. But it also sounds really interesting. Thanks for sharing.

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  35. AnonymousApril 4, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    This doesn't sound like the book for me, but that's why it's YOUR WoW! :) thanks for sharing :)

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  36. ArlaApril 4, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Never heard of this one. Great meme...my favorite!

    http://www.leavemommyalone.blogspot.com

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  37. PatriciaApril 4, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Happy Wednesday everyone!

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  38. LivApril 4, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    I'm a new follower and participant. :)

    I've never heard of this one, but it sounds interesting!

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  39. AnonymousApril 4, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Looks great!!

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  40. LauraApril 4, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    This sounds like a book version of movies like "Valentine's Day" or "Love...Actually" but I'm not quite sure if I'd like that...but I'm sure it's worth a try :)

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  41. MizMaliciouzApril 4, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    Joined thanks for hosting
    here's our's

    http://bookmarkbelles.blogspot.ca/p/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  42. HollieApril 4, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    This sounds interesting, I really love the cover! Thanks for sharing.

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  43. MelApril 4, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Wow that sounds like something Jackie Collins would write :) Might have to give it a try!

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  44. Charissa BooksApril 4, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    April has a lot of good books coming out! (:

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  45. Doctor's NotesApril 4, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Sounds interesting. I added my WOW.

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  46. Alisa JohnsonApril 4, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Waiting on Wednesday is a brilliant idea!

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  47. UnknownApril 4, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    I've never heard of this one either! But it sounds pretty fabulous!

    My WOW: http://quixoticallyuncharted.blogspot.com/2012/04/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  48. engelsighApril 4, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    This is also my first week. Will definately be back.

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  49. Read Between the LinesApril 4, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    Here is the link to my WoW

    http://amdase.blogspot.com/2012/04/waiting-on-wednesday-wow.html

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  50. JoLee @ Wickedly Delicious Book BlogApril 4, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Thank you for hosting WoW this is awesome. Loving it. Newbie to Wow and follower. Will be back.

    Here is mine
    http://wickedlydeliciousbookblog.blogspot.com/

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  51. TevyaApril 4, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    Reading Lark After Dark (18+) has a special WOW Cover Reveal today! Lorelei James's Rough Riders #13 - Kissin' Tell finally has a cover. Come check it out!

    http://readinglarkafterdark.blogspot.com/2012/04/waiting-on-wednesday-special-cover.html

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  52. AnonymousApril 5, 2012 at 2:12 AM

    Thanks for making this awesome meme and great pick!

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  53. seattlegalApril 5, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    The cover of that book looks interesting. I may have to check it out!
    heathercim.wordpress.com

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  54. KristaApril 5, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    My WoW book is City of Lost Souls!

    http://kristasdustjacket.blogspot.com/2012/04/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  55. AnonymousApril 6, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    This looks pretty fantasmic!

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  56. Bonnie @ A Backwards StoryApril 10, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    It doesn't look like links are being accepted anymore, but here's mine:

    http://abackwardsstory.blogspot.com/2012/04/waiting-on-wednesday-two-and-twenty.html

    It's for something amazingly unique that I just heard about this week!

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  57. UnknownApril 11, 2012 at 2:58 AM

    Nice pick. Sounds really interesting.

    http://teenagefeelin.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/waiting-on-wednesday-1.html

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