This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:
The Lost Art of Mixing
Publication Date: January 24
From Amazon:
National bestselling author Erica Bauermeister returns to the enchanting world of The School of Essential Ingredients in this luminous sequel.
Lillian and her restaurant have a way of drawing people together. There’s Al, the accountant who finds meaning in numbers and ritual; Chloe, a budding chef who hasn’t learned to trust after heartbreak; Finnegan, quiet and steady as a tree, who can disappear into the background despite his massive height; Louise, Al’s wife, whose anger simmers just below the boiling point; and Isabelle, whose memories are slowly slipping from her grasp. And there’s Lillian herself, whose life has taken a turn she didn’t expect. . . .
Their lives collide and mix with those around them, sometimes joining in effortless connections, at other times sifting together and separating again, creating a family that is chosen, not given. A beautifully imagined novel about the ties that bind—and links that break—The Lost Art of Mixing is a captivating meditation on the power of love, food, and companionship.
What's your "waiting on" pick this week?
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Great pick! I love books that revolve around the intersections of multiple characters' lives; the description kind of reminds me of the way The Jane Austen Book Club is written.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this one, but I am intrigued...partly because the protagonist's name is so similar to mine =).
ReplyDeleteLilian @ A Novel Toybox
Awesome pick..i love these small town stories.
ReplyDeleteAwesome choice. Sounds like a great mix of different people coming together to make a beautiful sounding story. Thanks for sharing. Here is My WoW
ReplyDeleteMichael @ The Bookshelf Review
It's an interesting novel. A different version of Soul Food, kind of. Nice find.
ReplyDeleteHmm.. never heard of this one.Gotta check it out.Here's my WoW
ReplyDeleteNobonita@Daydreaming Bookworm
Ohh, I really like books like these that focus on the lives of different people in one tiny setting. I will definitely add this to my TBR list. :D
ReplyDeleteOh it sounds good! But I still have to read The School of Essential Ingredients!
ReplyDeleteGreat pick! This sounds very interesting! Adding to my TBR list! :D Thanks for sharing! :D
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~ Maida @ Literary Love Affair
great pick!
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Great pick, love books like this so will check it out!
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This looks really interesting!
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-Cassie
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Never read this author but the new release sounds interesting. Thanks for great WOW.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed her first book, so this one is definitely going on my list.
ReplyDeleteThe Lost Art of Mixing for some reason reminds me of movies like Valentine's Day. Different people going through a variety of life issues. And then somehow are connected.
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I didn't hears about this one before. Thanks for sharing!:)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for third book in Existence series by Abbi Glines.
Sounds like a tasty read ;-) Puts me in mind of Chocolat and the movie French Movie "Romantics Anonymous". I'll have to look into the first book.
ReplyDeleteMy choice this week is Requiem :)
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds scrumptious! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOoh that is a gorgeous cover! I love reading books with a food theme (a la Like Water for Chocolate) especially when I can learn about different culinary cultural delights hehe. May have to read this one with a snack. :-D
ReplyDeleteOh, wow, I had no idea she has a new book coming out! I want that one too!
ReplyDeleteThis one looks great! I will have to add it to my tbr =)
ReplyDeleteFood always brings people together ;) Thanks for sharing and hosting!
ReplyDeleteJuli @ Universe in Words
Sounds like a great book! I hadn't heard of it before.
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Sounds interesting, will be checking it out. thanks for sharing:D
ReplyDeleteNever heard of this book. It sounds good. Have a great week.
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ReplyDeleteAwesome pick! Very interested to look into this one!
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This sounds really great, I think I'll definitely be looking into this one!
ReplyDeleteLovely pick! This has a heart-warming feel to it. I like it :)
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Awesome pick!! I love to check out this book later:)
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HI, came by for the WOW, i added my link :) thanks
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This sounds great....
ReplyDeleteJenea @ Books Live Forever
I have not heard of that before but i am intrigued, i like stories that are about small towns :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a different book for me to have as a WoW, not sure what people will think of the book but i really like the idea of it :)
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Cant wait to read this one.
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This is why I appreciate this weekly meme - I never heard of this pick but am intrigued! Here's my WoW, Olympics edition: http://bit.ly/MzYwo4
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