This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:
By Jami Attenberg
Publication Date: October 23
From Amazon:
For more than 30 years, Edie and Richard Middlestein shared a solid family life together in the suburbs of Chicago. But now things are splintering apart, for one reason, it seems: Edie's enormous girth. She's obsessed with food--thinking about it, eating it--and if she doesn't stop, she won't have much longer to live.
When Richard abandons his wife, it is up to the next generation to take control. Robin, their schoolteacher daughter, is determined that her father pay for leaving Edie. Benny, an easy-going, pot-smoking family man, just wants to smooth things over. And Rachelle-- a whippet thin perfectionist-- is intent on saving her mother-in-law's life, but this task proves even bigger than planning her twin children's spectacular b'nai mitzvah party. Through it all, they wonder: do Edie's devastating choices rest on her shoulders alone, or are others at fault, too?
What's your "waiting on" pick this week?
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That sounds really intense and sad. Lots of drama. Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteOooh! That sounds right up my alley!
ReplyDeleteYou find such wonderful books! I will have to give this one a try.
ReplyDeleteAlthough not the type of book I'd normally pick up, The Middlesteins' premise does sound interesting. It looks like it'll be a very emotional ride.
ReplyDeleteoh, this one sounds interesting and full of drama! great pick. may have to pick it up when it releases. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a book with many levels and depths to family and friendship. Great pick. Thanks for sharing. =]
ReplyDelete-Michael
The Bookshelf Review.
It sounds like a great book with drama and feelings. (:
ReplyDeleteAleksandra and her WoW
This sounds like a good read. Drama-rama city! ;)
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Happy Wednesday!
Seems interesting! Obsession with food huh... I wonder how others will be able to help.
ReplyDeleteMichelle
I'm gonna add this one to my TBR pile. Thx for this.
ReplyDeleteWell, that's an interesting novel you've picked. And like usual I haven't heard of it before...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great choice! This is my first time participating in WoW. Thanks so much for hosting such a great feature!
ReplyDeleteI want books with revenge! Very interesting! Err...I'm new with this meme by the way *scratches head*
ReplyDeleteThis isn't usually my type of book, although the premise seems intriguing and complicated... maybe I'll check it out at some point!
ReplyDeleteSounds pretty intense.. Great choice :)
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Happy Reading :)
Oooh Drama. Seems interesting. Good pick!
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That one sounds interesting, but possibly sad too. I'm not sure I could read that one.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time joining in on Waiting on Wednesday! Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteI agree it sounds interesting but I don't know if it's my type
ReplyDeleteof book- too sad. :)
Great pick this week! I hadn't heard of this book, but it seems interesting. Though I'll admit it's not my go to genre. I hope you have a great Wednesday! :)
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This one sounds like it touches on some important issues...thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an interesting book. Not my type of read, but still sounds fantastic.
ReplyDeleteFirst time seeing this and it's going straight onto my reading list!!
ReplyDeleteOkay, I absolutely love the cover of this one! So original. :)
ReplyDeleteI never heard of this one ! Definitely sounds interesting tho! Its my first time participitating in this meme, but it's awesome :-D
ReplyDeleteEven though the books you can't wait for are diiferent than mine I still very much enjoy this meme. Thank you for taking the time to host OT on your blog each week.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a really interesting book! I've never heard of it before.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like it would an interesting book. Full of intense drama. My kinda book..
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Looks like a great pick! I hope u enjoy it when it comes out. Happy Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteI love Midwestern family sagas, so that plus the inventive cover have convinced me I want to read this one!
ReplyDeleteInteresting pick. Definitely a move away from the heavy paranormal fare.
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds perfect! I sent the link to my post, hopefully someone finds it interesting as well. Can't wait for the release of The Middlesteins
ReplyDeleteWow this one sounds like it could be heartbreaking... great pick!
ReplyDeleteThis one looks great, thanks for introducing it to me!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a sad read ;_; Definitely the opposite end of the spectrum of the paranormal novels taking over the market!
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I have just posted my 1st ever WoW, :) xx
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I'd normally pick this one up, but it does sound interesting!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting this meme! I just made my first ever WoW post. :)
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ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Can't wait to let everyone see what my Waiting on Wednesday's are! God. I hate spelling that word... lol.
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting :) You can find my WoW here:
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