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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

"Waiting On" Wednesday: The Obituary Writer

 "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 Obituary Writer
By Ann Hood
Publication Date: March 4

From Amazon:

On the day John F. Kennedy is inaugurated, Claire, a young wife and mother obsessed with the glamour of Jackie, struggles over the decision of whether to stay in a loveless but secure marriage or to follow the man she loves and whose baby she may be carrying. Decades earlier, in 1919, Vivien Lowe, an obituary writer, is searching for her lover who disappeared in the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. By telling the stories of the dead, Vivien not only helps others cope with their grief but also begins to understand the devastation of her own terrible loss. The surprising connection between these two women will change Claire’s life in unexpected and extraordinary ways.


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

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51 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 29, 2012 at 12:02 AM

    Great pick! Sounds pretty good.

    My post HERE

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  2. UnknownAugust 29, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    Love women's lit, I'll dogear this, hopefully our library picks it up.

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  3. Michael @ The Bookshelf ReviewAugust 29, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    Great pick. Here is My WoW
    Michael @ The Bookshelf Review

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  4. Jenifer SAugust 29, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    That sounds like a very interesting read! I can't wait to read your review.

    Jenifer @ Under a Gray Sky

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  5. FrozenAugust 29, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    Nice pick. :D I'm waiting on Scarlet by Marissa Meyer.

    Fauzan @ Wild Heart Book Reviews

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  6. UnknownAugust 29, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    Nice pick! Sounds like there will be an interesting plot twist!

    My WoW

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  7. Laurel-Rain SnowAugust 29, 2012 at 4:04 AM

    Sounds fascinating! Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Tina's BlogAugust 29, 2012 at 4:15 AM

    Just the title is enough to make me want to read it. Adding it to my list!

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  9. bermudaonionAugust 29, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    I'm curious as to how they're connected.

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  10. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaAugust 29, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    I put this one on my wish list a few months ago --great pick.

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  11. UnknownAugust 29, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    Nice pick. Very interesting.

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  12. Kim@Time2ReadAugust 29, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    What a beautiful cover! The story sounds interesting, too.

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  13. Grad StudentAugust 29, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    I would never have found this pick on my own- great WoW :-)

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  14. UnknownAugust 29, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    This sounds like a page-turner! Not my usual genre, but this seems like an interesting story.
    My WoW:

    http://fiktishuhs.blogspot.com/2012/08/wow-last-kiss-goodnight.html

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  15. AmyAugust 29, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Awesome pick!! That sounds really interesting. I really like the cover too!!

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  16. UnknownAugust 29, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    My first comment is the incorrect URL. Something went wonky with my post this morning, so #148 of Madison Says is not right. The newest one I posted is! Thanks and sorry about that!

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  17. Cherie ReichAugust 29, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Ooo, that does sound good, and I love the cover!

    Here's my WOW.

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  18. Jillian @ PidginPea's Book NookAugust 29, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    ooo, sounds good! Adding it to my TBR list!

    Here's my WoW. :)

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  19. The ReaddictsAugust 29, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    The book seems pretty interesting!

    It would be great if you stopped by my WoW post!

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  20. A Belle’s TalesAugust 29, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Love the title! Sounds very intriguing! Thanks for putting it on my radar ;D
    My WoW

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  21. laurice-with-loveAugust 29, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    It's my first ever WoW! :"> Yay! :) Thank you so much for this awesome meme :)

    Here's my WoW post! :)
    Waiting on Wednesday 1

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  22. J.L. NeyhartAugust 29, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Sounds good - here's my WOW

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  23. UnknownAugust 29, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    sounds great. Added to my TBR.

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  24. Shane @ItchingforBooksAugust 29, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Awesome pick!

    http://itchingforbooks.blogspot.com/2012/08/waiting-on-wednesday-11.html

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  25. AlishiaAugust 29, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Great post.

    Here's my WoW

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  26. CeceliaAugust 29, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Now this one sounds like a book I'd be interested in. The motivations of an obituary writer are fascinating to me. Great pick!

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  27. AnonymousAugust 29, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    How interesting! I love books set in that time period.

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  28. Henrietta @ Leisure ReadsAugust 29, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    This sounds really good. I like the mystery aspect of it. Thanks for sharing!

    This is what I recently posted. Have a fabulous Wednesday!

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  29. MåїÐ»-(¯`v´¯)-»August 29, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Great pick this week! It sounds very interesting! :D


    My WoW post! 

    ~ Maida @ Literary Love Affair

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  30. Uncorked ThoughtsAugust 29, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    This sounds really good :) definitely going to add it!

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  31. BeckieAugust 29, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    How have i not heard of this book until now, wow, it sounds like such an emotive read. I love women's literature,makes a nice break from YA sometimes :)

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  32. JenniferAugust 29, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    I just saw this one on Edelweiss last night and thought it looked interesting! Good pick!

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  33. Michelles Paranormal Vault Of BooksAugust 29, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Never heard of that one, hope you get to read it soon.
    Here is my post, (its at bottom, other wend post at top)
    WWW and WoW Post

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  34. Starr KAugust 29, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Sounds really interesting!!

    My WoW

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  35. AnonymousAugust 29, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Looks really good!

    Here's my WoW!

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  36. HollieAugust 29, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    This one sounds really good, thanks for sharing!

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  37. AnonymousAugust 29, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Nice pick, seems very interesting and meaningful.

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  38. Jewels EAugust 29, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    Sounds interesting!

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  39. Jewels EAugust 29, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    Sounds interesting!

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  40. Annabeth AlbertAugust 29, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Love the sound of The Obituary Writer. Adding it to my TBR!

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  41. Lisa MandinaAugust 29, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    This sounds really interesting! Great pick this week!

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  42. AnonymousAugust 29, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    Hi, great features.. this is my first time & here's my WoW

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  43. SimoneAugust 29, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Thats sound like a pretty cool read. As always Jill thanks for hosting.

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  44. AshAugust 29, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    Wow, that sounds like a great read!

    Here's my WoW pick: http://wonderlandsreader.blogspot.com/2012/08/waiting-on-wednesday-7.html

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  45. BoAugust 29, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Not really my cup of tea, bnut it does sound intriguing. I hope you enjoy!
    Tammy @ http://bosbooknook.blogspot.com/2012/08/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  46. UnknownAugust 30, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    Great pick.
    My WoW is The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater

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  47. UnknownAugust 30, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    I like the brief story of obituary writer. The short information indicates about the search of obituary records. I am very excited to know more about writer.

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  48. raizzaSeptember 1, 2012 at 3:28 AM

    Great pick and the cover looks good.

    Here's my WoW: http://rmcinque.wordpress.com/2012/09/01/waiting-on-wednesday-3/

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  49. Theta SigmaSeptember 2, 2012 at 2:33 AM

    This sounds like an interesting book - not only through its multi-generational storyline but also through the whole "pay it forward" idea of Vivien helping other people who are in grief.

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  50. moonlessbitesSeptember 4, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    What an interesting read!
    Here is my WoW:

    Waiting on Wednesday – Cursed by Jennifer L. Armentrout

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  51. TaherahSeptember 4, 2012 at 11:36 PM

    Great pick! Heres my WoW @ http://booksasyouknowit.blogspot.com/

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