"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 Interestings
Publication Date: April 9
From Amazon:
The summer that Nixon resigns, six teenagers at a summer camp for the arts become inseparable. Decades later, the bond remains powerful, but so much else has changed. In The Interestings, Wolitzer follows these characters from the height of youth through middle age, as their talents, fortunes, and degrees of satisfaction diverge.
The kind of creativity that is rewarded at age 15 is not always enough to propel someone through life at age 30; not everyone can sustain, in adulthood, what seemed so special in adolescence.
Wide in scope, ambitious, and populated by complex characters who come together and apart in a changing New York City, The Interestings explores the meaning of talent; the nature of envy; the roles of class, art, money, and power; and how all of it can shift and tilt precipitously over the course of a friendship and a life.
What's your "waiting on" pick this week?
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I'm not sure why, but this book reminds me a bit of First Wives Club. That movie is totally a guilty pleasure though, so I might have to add this book to the list. Great pick :)
This sounds like just the type of book I'd like. What else has Meg Wolitzer written? I think I've heard of her.
Very intriguing synopsis! Thanks for sharing :D
This sounds like it could be pretty good!
This book sounds rather interesting. I love discovering new books that I might be want to read.
That is a beautiful cover. I would definitely pick it up with the bright colours alone!
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Giselle @ Book Nerd Canada
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I haven't heard of this before, but it sounds good. Great pick! :)
Never heard of that one, hope you like it when you get it. :)
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Wow... I've never read a book quite like that before, I really like the idea of it - it must be added to my TBR list now! Fab pick!
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You really feature books that I've never heard before. Interesting blurb. Thanks for sharing!
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Karina @ Couchpotatoreader
This one sounds great....I love books set in the 70s.
Not really my time of read, I hope you enjoy it though :)
The Interestings sounds really good. I like the idea of following characters over a period of years. It's interesting to find out what happens in the long term.
I've never heard of that one before. It sounds great!
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I love that time period and will have to look into that book.
Oooh this sounds like a really intriguing premise. I'd never heard of it before but it's worth checking out! Thanks so much for sharing :)
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Micheline @ Lunar Rainbows
Sounds like an interesting book! :)
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New Meg Wolitzer book! WANT! Thanks for alerting me to this one. :)
Wow, your pick looks like my kind of story. I have enjoyed several other books by this author...thanks for sharing!
You always pick such interesting books! I like the simple yet colorful cover. :)
And today I've done my very first WoW! Yay!
I've never read a Meg Wolitzer book, but this looks interesting!
Sounds like a good book! :) This is my first Waiting on Wednesday, happy to be a part.
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Christine
Rainy Day Reads
I have heard of this author but haven't read her yet. Have a great week reading!
That synopsis sounds like a breathe of fresh air. I'm way overdue for some good contemporary, The Interestings has definitely been added to my TBR pile. Thank you for sharing!
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Your selection sounds very intriguing. I imagine a lot of emotions will be felt during the reading. Good choice.
Jenny @ Book Sojourner
The synopsis definitely sounds enticing. Thanks for sharing!
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I love the cover! Thanks for sharing, Jill!
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This is the first time I've heard of this book and it sounds very interesting!
Sounds interesting..!
I just found out how I'm spending my afternoon.....
Happy Wednesday! :) Thank you for sharing!
This sounds like an awesome book - reminds me of that new BBC series White Heat!
Thanks for sharing!
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Great pick!
My WOW for this week isGoddess by Josephine Angelini :)
http://beneaththemoonandstars.blogspot.com/2012/11/waiting-on-wednesday-goddess-by.html
Sounds good! Added to my TBR list. :)
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Nice pick. thanks for sharing.
http://itchingforbooks.blogspot.com/2012/11/waiting-on-wednesday-21.html
This sounds good. Here's mine: http://booksarefabulous.blogspot.com/2012/11/waiting-on-wednesday.html
Looking forward to do some Waiting on Wednesdays posts. ;) I got some books I really want to be published.
Cindy @ http://bookaholicfaggots.blogspot.com
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This is the first time I have participated in "Waiting on" Wednesdays, and I can't seem to figure out how to add my name and link to Mr. Linky. Here is my link. Kristin @ http://www.shewhirler.com/waiting-on-wednesday/
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