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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

"Waiting On" Wednesday: The Pretty One

"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 Pretty One
By Lucinda Rosenfeld
Publication Date: February 5

From Amazon:

Perfect. Pretty. Political. For nearly 40 years, The Hellinger sisters of Hastings-on-Hudson--namely, Imperia (Perri), Olympia (Pia), and Augusta (Gus)--have played the roles set down by their loving but domineering mother Carol. Perri, a mother of three, rules her four-bedroom palace in Westchester with a velvet fist, managing to fold even fitted sheets into immaculate rectangles. Pia, a gorgeous and fashionable Chelsea art gallery worker, still turns heads after becoming a single mother via sperm donation. And Gus, a fiercely independent lawyer and activist, doesn't let her break-up from her girlfriend stop her from attending New Year's Day protests on her way to family brunch.

But the Hellinger women aren't pulling off their roles the way they once did. Each woman is unable to believe that anyone, especially her sisters, could understand what it's like to be her. But when a freak accident lands their mother to the hospital, a chain of events is set in motion that will send each Hellinger sister rocketing out of her comfort zone, leaving her to wonder: was this the role she was truly born to play?


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

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50 comments:

  1. Giselle @ Book Nerd CanadaSeptember 26, 2012 at 12:02 AM

    Well this sounds interesting. Even the title sounds "pretty." I might have to check it out. Thanks so much for sharing!
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  2. Beneath the Moon and StarsSeptember 26, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    What a pretty title! Sounds interesting :).
    Here my WOW

    http://beneaththemoonandstars.blogspot.com/2012/09/waiting-on-wednesday-opal-by-jennifer-l.html

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  3. RachelSeptember 26, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    I've never heard of this book but is sounds like a wonderful contemporary story. I love reading about sister relationships. Thanks for sharing. :)

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  4. UnknownSeptember 26, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    I'm not normally drawn to book's like this one but the book blurb has me interested. Thanks for sharing.

    Natasha @ Paranormal Goddess Book Blog
    http://paranormal-goddess.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/my-waiting-on-wednesday-pick.html

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  5. The ReaddictsSeptember 26, 2012 at 1:14 AM

    That's a nice pick! Thanks for sharing!

    Happy reading!

    Here's my WoW.

    Sarika.

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  6. ExinaSeptember 26, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    Thanks for sharing, Jill!
    Here is my first WoW - Devoured by Emily Snow. :)

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  7. moonlessbitesSeptember 26, 2012 at 1:43 AM

    Thanks for Sharing!! Here is my WoW

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  8. Laurel-Rain SnowSeptember 26, 2012 at 2:02 AM

    I can't wait to read this one! My cup of tea....

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  9. UnknownSeptember 26, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    Thanks for sharing! This book sounds interesting.
    My WoW

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  10. Tina's BlogSeptember 26, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    This one sounds really good. Can't believe we are talking about February releases already!

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  11. UnknownSeptember 26, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    Thanks for sharing!

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  12. UnknownSeptember 26, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    Interesting book. Thanks for sharing!
    I haven't able to post my WOW last week but for this week, this my WOW.

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  13. UnknownSeptember 26, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    This sounds like an interesting book. Here's my WOW

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  14. DBookWhoreSeptember 26, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    Sounds like an awesome read! great pick!

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  15. CeceliaSeptember 26, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    I like reading stories about sisters, but the description of this one makes it sound fraught with emotion and tension and... who knows what else! I'd probably want to read a chapter before committing to the whole thing.

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  16. KayeSeptember 26, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    Haven't heard of The Pretty One before but the synopsis sounds really good. Enjoy!

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  17. UnknownSeptember 26, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    Ooh, this one sounds good. Great WoW!

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  18. Kate @ The Bookaholic BlurbsSeptember 26, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    thanks for sharing Jill!!

    My WoW #7

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  19. AmySeptember 26, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    This sounds like a very interesting book. Thanks for sharing!

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  20. laurice-with-loveSeptember 26, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Oooh. That's quite a controversial one. O.O

    Heehee, here's my WoW btw. :D It's the sequel of The Moon Dweller Series: THE SUN DWELLERS :D

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  21. MichelineSeptember 26, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    I'm not usually drawn to these kinds of books but your post has got me intrigued! :) Thanks for sharing.

    Here's my first WoW Post

    Micheline @ Lunar Rainbows

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  22. Cherie ReichSeptember 26, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    This sounds like a great book! Plus, I love how the scissors are so "innocently" behind the other sister. Hehe!

    Here's my WOW.

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  23. mariskaSeptember 26, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    This book sounds great! Just a few more months. :D

    Mariska
    This is my WoW

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  24. Michelle @Mom With A KindleSeptember 26, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    I never had sisters so this sounds really good to me. Thanks for sharing.
    Please visit my WoW!
    Michelle @ Mom With A Kindle

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  25. Jillian @ PidginPea's Book NookSeptember 26, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Great pick! Adding it to my to-read list - sounds like a good one!

    Here's my WoW:
    http://pidginpeasbooknook.blogspot.com/2012/09/waiting-on-wednesdays-september-26-2012.html

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  26. UnknownSeptember 26, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    This sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing.

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  27. MariaSeptember 26, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Great pick! I really like the sound of this book

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  28. bermudaonionSeptember 26, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Your pick sounds like it's full of drama!

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    This one sounds like a good read. I like how one sister has the scissors!

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  30. HeatherSeptember 26, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Huh, your book sounds interesting! I enjoy that it's based on older women too... you don't often see books around here for the older subset!

    http://littlesqueed.blogspot.com/2012/09/waiting-on-wednesday_26.html

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  31. TillieSeptember 26, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Sounds really interesting!! I haven't heard of this one!

    My WoW.

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  32. Starr KSeptember 26, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    This sounds so interesting. I think I might have to check it out

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  33. RolaSeptember 26, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Sounds great :D

    Here's my waiting on!

    http://xoreads.blogspot.ca/2012/09/waiting-on-wednesday-beautiful.html

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  34. Jessabella ReadsSeptember 26, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    That sounds like a good one! Here's my WOW: http://jessabellareads.blogspot.com/2012/09/waiting-on-wednesday-feedback-by.html

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  35. Michael @ The Bookshelf ReviewSeptember 26, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    Your WoW pick sounds like an amazing read. Very interesting. Wonder what makes each sister go out of their comfort zones. Thanks for sharing. =]
    Here is My WoW
    Michael @ The Bookshelf Review

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  36. Henrietta @ Leisure ReadsSeptember 26, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    This sounds like a great-read about siblings. Thanks for sharing!

    Here is my WoW post. Have a fabulous Wednesday!

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  37. April EtheridgeSeptember 26, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    Pretty cover!

    Here's my WOW

    http://bookcrookreviews.blogspot.com/

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  38. BeckieSeptember 26, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    I missed last week for various reasons but i am back this week :).

    I have never heard of this book but it seems like an interesting contemporary read. Full of drama. Another feb release too!! And oh at the cover! lol, evil!

    My WoW

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  39. Shane @ItchingforBooksSeptember 26, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    That looks really interesting. like the scissors lol that has me intrigued. thanks for sharing.

    http://itchingforbooks.blogspot.com/2012/09/waiting-on-wednesday-15.html

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  40. Teen Bookcase of WayzataSeptember 26, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Yet another one I haven't heard of!!! Thanks for the interesting pick!

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  42. SusanSeptember 26, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Sounds like an interesting pick! :)


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  43. UnknownSeptember 26, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    sounds like an interesting book! I love your waiting on wednesday picks!

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  44. EmmaSeptember 27, 2012 at 1:59 AM

    Hi, Thanks for a great WoW. I would just like to point out that I have put my linky in twice because I put down the wrong URL for my WoW. I am now on WoW #6.

    http://neverjudgeabookbyitscovers.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/waiting-on-wednesday-6.html

    Thank you for hosting such a brilliant meme... I'm really enjoying being part of it!

    Emma@Never Judge a Book by its Covers

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  45. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    Great pick! I like the tittle :D

    Check out my WoW!

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  46. SabinaOctober 2, 2012 at 8:13 PM

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  47. UnknownOctober 3, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Here's mine! :)

    http://www.madisonsays.com/waiting-on-wednesday-103/

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  48. KierraOctober 17, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    Hmm...I've never heard of this book before, but it sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing!

    My WoW!
    http://allaboutyanovels.blogspot.com/2012/10/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  49. Shane @ItchingforBooksNovember 22, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Cool pick. I want to read this one too.

    http://itchingforbooks.blogspot.com/2012/11/waiting-on-wednesday-23.html

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