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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

"Waiting On" Wednesday: The End of the Point

"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 End of the Point
By Elizabeth Graver
Publication Date: March 5

From author's website:

A place out of time, Ashaunt Point—a tiny finger of land jutting into Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts—has provided sanctuary and anchored life for generations of the Porter family, who summer along its remote, rocky shore. But in 1942, the U.S. Army arrives on the Point, bringing havoc and change. That summer, the two older Porter girls—teenagers Helen and Dossie—run wild. The children’s Scottish nurse, Bea, falls in love. And youngest daughter Janie is entangled in an incident that cuts the season short and haunts the family for years to come.

As the decades pass, Helen and then her son Charlie return to the Point, seeking refuge from the chaos of rapidly changing times. But Ashaunt is not entirely removed from events unfolding beyond its borders. Neither Charlie nor his mother can escape the long shadow of history—Vietnam, the bitterly disputed real estate development of the Point, economic misfortune, illness, and tragedy.


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

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52 comments:

  1. Giselle @ Book Nerd CanadaSeptember 12, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    This sounds really great. I love books that are set in the past. Always fun to read about what the author is imagining.
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    Giselle from Book Nerd Canada
    Waiting on Wednesday #38

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  2. Bumbles and Fairy-TalesSeptember 12, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    This sounds like a really interesting read, so far, I am liking the setting and what the summary has hinted to. Will be adding this to my list too, thank you :)

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  3. UnknownSeptember 12, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    The book seems like a really deep and emotional read. I wnder what happens to the other characters if only Helen and her son are mentioned in the later time period.

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  4. JenniferSeptember 12, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    Great WOW pick. Definitely one for the list.

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  5. The ReaddictsSeptember 12, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    Great WoW pick!

    Here's my WoW. :)

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  6. Naomi HopSeptember 12, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    Great pick!! Sounds great!! A bit of a wait though, March!! Argh!!

    Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace

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  7. UnknownSeptember 12, 2012 at 2:18 AM

    This book sounds like it is full of intrigue! The past is inescapable! Great pick!
    My WoW

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  8. ShaunaSeptember 12, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    Oh, that sounds fantastic! I love the time period and the plot sounds very compelling.

    (Shauna @ thesisterstale)

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  9. NickleSeptember 12, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    Sounds like a good read. March 2013 eh? Pretty long wait. :)

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  10. UnknownSeptember 12, 2012 at 2:38 AM

    Nice pick! I hope you enjoy it, sounds like a great read!
    Here's My WOW! =D

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  11. Tanja - TanychySeptember 12, 2012 at 3:12 AM

    Now I see that every week I stop by here and never leave the comment! Huh..well thanks for organizing WoW - I have a lot of fun! :)

    I haven't heard of this book before but I'll check it out!

    Thanks for sharing!! :)

    Here is my WoW post

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  12. Wee ShubbaSeptember 12, 2012 at 3:33 AM

    Interesting choice. Never heard of that one before
    Check out our Waiting On Wednesday

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  13. KristaSeptember 12, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    I've never heard of half the books you put on your page. It is not really my genre, but you have my eyes wondering...

    Krista @ Breathe In BooKs

    Check out my WoW

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  14. Tina's BlogSeptember 12, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    This is one of my favorite time periods to read about. Sounds great!

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  15. bermudaonionSeptember 12, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    That sounds really good to me!

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  16. UnknownSeptember 12, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    I would love to read this. Here's my WOW.

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  17. UnknownSeptember 12, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    I enjoyed the synopsis of your pick. Thanks for sharing!

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  18. AmySeptember 12, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    This sounds like an interesting book. Though not something I would normally read it does sound really good.

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    Wow, this one sounds like it could be a lot of emotions rolled into one book. Great pick!

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  20. UnknownSeptember 12, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    Hi!It's my first time to participate in WOW. I'm a new book blogger so I still don't know much.
    Thanks for sharing!

    Karina@couchpotatoreader

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  21. Cherie ReichSeptember 12, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Sounds like a great book! And I love the cover, so pretty!

    Here's my WOW.

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  22. Laurel-Rain SnowSeptember 12, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    I do love the sound of this one...haunting, beautiful, secretive.

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  23. HeatherSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Joined in the fun!

    I love your pick, I have a feeling this WoW will be another case of me finding out about a lot of books I never knew existed 0_0

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  24. UnknownSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Great pick! We are waiting too at Confessions of Novel Junkies!!

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  25. Uncorked ThoughtsSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    This sounds interesting, quite dark!

    Here's my WWW & WoW :)

    Visit my site for a sci-fi/fantasy giveaway!

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  26. UnknownSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Interesting :)

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  27. laurice-with-loveSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Yay! My Third WoW! :D Requiem third in the list! :D

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  28. Ann @ Tea And TextSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Sounds interesting! Thanks for sharing!

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  29. Little Miss BookwormSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    It sounds interesting and I've added it to my TBR pile.

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  30. Ankita SinghalSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    YaY!!! mY first WoW
    This blog event is so helpful.... love it! <3 <3

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  31. Missy FryeSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    My first WoW! How am I ever going to get through all these links?

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  32. Henrietta @ Leisure ReadsSeptember 12, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    This sounds marvelous! Thanks for sharing :)

    Here is my WoW post. Have a fabulous Wednesday!

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  33. Michelle @Mom With A KindleSeptember 12, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Love WoW! ;D Thanks!

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  34. C.J.September 12, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Cool read! You always have new ones that I haven't come across before.

    CJ
    My WOW

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  35. Beneath the Moon and StarsSeptember 12, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Nice pick!

    Here our wow :) http://beneaththemoonandstars.blogspot.com/2012/09/waiting-on-wednesday-let-sky-fall-by.html

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  36. Sugar and SnarkSeptember 12, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Great choice this week! Happy Wednesday :)

    Our WoW
    Sugar & Snark

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  37. InkkReviewsSeptember 12, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    this is my first Waiting on Wednesday! we are new book blogging . thanks so much, and please check out our WOW

    Katie @ Inkk Reviews
    www.inkkreviews.blogspot.com

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  38. Tiff @ Mostly YA LitSeptember 12, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Here's my WoW for this week: http://mostlyyalit.blogspot.ca/2012/09/waiting-on-wednesday-perfect-scoundrels.html

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  39. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    I bet this book would be worth the wait :D

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  40. Teen Bookcase of WayzataSeptember 12, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    That books sounds like fun! I love when there's multiple main characters, especially when they're family! Good pick! :)

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  41. Natalie ValdesSeptember 12, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Thanks for this event! And great title, cant wait.

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  42. CatieSeptember 12, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    This sounds really interesting and I love the name of the place,"Buzzards Bay"

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  43. Jillian @ PidginPea's Book NookSeptember 12, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Sounds really interesting! Thanks for sharing! :)

    Here's my WoW pick!

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  44. SimoneSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Sounds interesting.

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  45. UnknownSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Hmm Sounds interesting! I may just have to read this one.

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  46. Rebecca (@ Garrulous and Bookish)September 12, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    That sounds like a great book :)

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  47. Shane @ItchingforBooksSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Awesome pick!

    http://itchingforbooks.blogspot.com/2012/09/waiting-on-wednesday-13.html

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  48. RolaSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    Here's my first Waiting on Wednesday !

    http://xoreads.blogspot.ca/2012/09/waiting-on-wednesday-1-rebel-heart.html

    I'd appreciate every checking it out :) thanks

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  49. UnknownSeptember 13, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    I'm starting this from next Wednesday.

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  50. AshSeptember 13, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    Oh, this book sounds amazing! Can't believe it won't for a while though :( I hate waiting so long!

    Here's my WoW

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  51. RockeeSeptember 14, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    2013 is such a long wait! How could you stand it? Well, patience is a virtue they say. Sounds like a good read, indeed!

    Have a good week!:)

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  52. caffeinejunkieSeptember 19, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    I like Jen Lancaster. I haven't heard of this one. Cool pick!

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