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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

"Waiting On" Wednesday: The Roots of the Olive Tree

"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 Roots of the Olive Tree
By Courtney Miller Santo
Publication Date: August 21

From Amazon:

"In the olive grove, you've got to be wise in the feet and wild in the head." At the heart of this beautiful debut novel are five generations of firstborn Keller women who live in the same house on an olive grove in secluded northern California. Matriarch Anna is 112 and trying to be the oldest woman in the world - and succeeding heartily. Her daughter Bets, granddaughter Callie, great-granddaughter Deb, and great-great granddaughter Erin are also defying the limits imposed on our lives. When a geneticist comes to study these marvel of longevity, Erin announces she is pregnant with a firstborn boy and the Keller women's world is blown wide open. The family's lives, tied so closely with the land and the olive trees, are richly evoked with memories echoing across generations. Told in turn through the perspective of each of the women, the mystery of their existence is revealed in rich, compassionate writing that will remain a treasure across the generations.


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

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50 comments:

  1. HayleyAGMay 23, 2012 at 12:02 AM

    Great Pick! Happy Wednesday! :)

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  2. AnonymousMay 23, 2012 at 12:02 AM

    Intiguing synopsis. I will be on the lookout for this one for sure.

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  3. UnknownMay 23, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    Sounds like an interesting family. And wow I wish I could live to be 112! Happy reading!

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  4. Lea ChristineMay 23, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    This sounds like a really interesting story! Here is my WoW for this week :)

    ~Lea @ LC's Adventures in Libraryland

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  5. KeksiMay 23, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    Oh, I might look into this one! I like multi-generational stories and haven't read a good one in a while.

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  6. Unabridged BookshelfMay 23, 2012 at 1:06 AM

    Sounds so interesting, especially with the 112 year old trying to be the oldest woman. Thanks for sharing, and for always hosting!

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  7. UnknownMay 23, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    Sounds interesting... Great pick :)

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  8. Sugar and SnarkMay 23, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    Roots of the Olive Tree sounds so good! Thanks for always hosting this :)

    Happy Wednesday :)

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  9. The Lost LolaMay 23, 2012 at 2:02 AM

    Nice choice! Happy Wednesday!

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  10. aparajitaMay 23, 2012 at 3:31 AM

    SOunds like an interesting book...

    My WoW

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  11. MariMay 23, 2012 at 4:07 AM

    This sounds like a very interesting debut novel! It's hereby added to my wishlist

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  12. Tina's BlogMay 23, 2012 at 4:11 AM

    Gee, We are on the same wavelength again. I laughed when I saw your choice this week!

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  13. Mary @ BookSwarmMay 23, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    Oh, I love stories like this! Great pick.

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  14. Laurel-Rain SnowMay 23, 2012 at 4:29 AM

    This one sounds so intriguing! Thanks for sharing....

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  15. UnknownMay 23, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    What a great pick! Here's my WOW

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  16. Jenna D.May 23, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    I usually don't get into Generation stories, but reading about the world's (hopefully) oldest woman and her many, living ancestors might be interesting. Thanks for sharing!!

    My WOW

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  17. Lisa MarieMay 23, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    That sounds like a good one. Great pick!

    :).

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  18. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaMay 23, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    Too funny, you and Tina picked the same book. It does sound good.

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  19. CheerybellMay 23, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    I love reading this kind of stories. Reminds me of my all-time favourite, Little Women. Great pick and happy Wednesday.
    This is my first ever WOW post.

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  20. HollieMay 23, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    This sounds really interesting!

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  21. LiliMay 23, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    Interesting pick! Here's my first ever WoW!
    http://lilisreflections.blogspot.com/2012/05/waiting-on-wednesday-1.html

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  22. bermudaonionMay 23, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    That sounds like a book I'd love!

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  23. AmyMay 23, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    That sounds interesting. Not my type of read, but I can see the appeal to it. It sounds like a great story.

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  24. KristenMay 23, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    This looks phenomenal. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

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  25. Tiffany DrewMay 23, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    Great choice :)

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  26. UnknownMay 23, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Interesting choice :)


    Ellen @ Always YA at Heart – Here’s my WoW

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  27. AnonymousMay 23, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Oooohhh ... Sounds interesting. :)

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  28. ShellMay 23, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Never heard of it before... Will check it out.

    My [WoW]

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  29. Cherie ReichMay 23, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Although it might not be a book I would typically read, it does sound like a fascinating story.

    My WOW.

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  30. KyraMay 23, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Looks great! Here is my WoW!
    http://blogofabookaholic.blogspot.com/2012/05/waiting-on-wednesday-3-23-may-2012.html

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  31. joyh82May 23, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    This sounds like mine kind of read. Great choice! Happy Reading this week :)

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  32. Tammy SparksMay 23, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Wow Jill, this sounds great! Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

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  33. Theta SigmaMay 23, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Hi Jill.

    Sounds like an interesting story. A pity that it doesn't get released in the UK until August.

    Thank you for adding a new one to my ever expanding To Buy list.

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  34. Ann @ Tea And TextMay 23, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    I'm curious as to the existence of men in this olive grove...

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  35. AnonymousMay 23, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    A great pick, sounds good.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/05/waiting-on-wednesday_23.html

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  36. JoLee @ Wickedly Delicious Book BlogMay 23, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    Happy Wednesday. Looks good.

    My WOW
    http://wickedlydeliciousbookblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/waiting-on-wednesday-hot-for-fireman-by.html

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  37. Kim@Time2ReadMay 23, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    This really looks like my kind of read. I'll be adding it to my TBR!

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  38. AnonymousMay 23, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    This book sounds pretty good. I am going to have to read it!

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  39. NeyraMay 23, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    awesome pick this week! :) Looks like an interesting book, though not one in my go-to genre :P

    My Wow Have a nice day everyone!

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  40. Kimberly @ Caffeinated ReviewerMay 23, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    Awesome pick this week!

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  41. Mel@ThedailyprophecyMay 23, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Interesting!

    http://thedailyprophecy.blogspot.com/2012/05/waiting-on-wednesday-13-adrienne-stoltz.html

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  42. MeganMay 23, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    I like this Waiting on Wednesday thing, great pick! Here's my first WoW http://bookworminlove.blogspot.com/2012/05/waiting-on-wednesday.html
    Happy Wednesday!

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  43. NicoleMay 23, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    Awesome pick! I did my first WoW ever today!

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  44. MelMay 23, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    This one sounds good, I will be adding it to my list!

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  45. Lark AndreaMay 23, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    This sounds like my kind of books. Thanks for sharing!

    Reading Lark's WOW

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  47. Tiffany SillMay 23, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Looks like an amazing book! :)

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  48. QuirkyBookNerdMay 26, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    I just pre-ordered this book after reading your review. I love books that follow multiple generations and it doesn't hurt that my great grandmother was 102 when she passed. Keep the review coming!!

    www.iamliteraryaddicted.blogspot.com

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  49. AnonymousMay 29, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    http://bookishhobbit.wordpress.com/2012/05/30/waiting-on-wednesday-10/

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  50. AnonymousMay 31, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Sound really good! Here's our WoW for this week.

    http://2-b-read.blogspot.com/2012/05/2nd-waiting-on-wednesday-before-i-wake.html

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