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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

"Waiting On" Wednesday: The Interestings


"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
By Meg Wolitzer
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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40 comments:

  1. LizzyNovember 7, 2012 at 12:02 AM

    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 :)

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  2. Alison Can ReadNovember 7, 2012 at 12:02 AM

    This sounds like just the type of book I'd like. What else has Meg Wolitzer written? I think I've heard of her.

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  3. A Belle’s TalesNovember 7, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    Very intriguing synopsis! Thanks for sharing :D

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  4. AnonymousNovember 7, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    This sounds like it could be pretty good!

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  5. SandyNovember 7, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    This book sounds rather interesting. I love discovering new books that I might be want to read.

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  6. Giselle @ Book Nerd CanadaNovember 7, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    That is a beautiful cover. I would definitely pick it up with the bright colours alone!


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  7. Sam (Realm of Fiction)November 7, 2012 at 1:14 AM

    I haven't heard of this before, but it sounds good. Great pick! :)

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  8. Michelles Paranormal Vault Of BooksNovember 7, 2012 at 1:25 AM

    Never heard of that one, hope you like it when you get it. :)

    WOW of Omega

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  9. AnonymousNovember 7, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    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!

    My Waiting on Wednesday (and me gushing about my Waiting on Wednesday) :
    http://bookreviewsatlyrics.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/meme-waiting-on-wednesday-2-dead-silence.html

    - Sadie @ Lyrics.

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  10. UnknownNovember 7, 2012 at 3:43 AM

    You really feature books that I've never heard before. Interesting blurb. Thanks for sharing!

    Here's my Waiting on Wednesday
    Karina @ Couchpotatoreader

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  11. Tina's BlogNovember 7, 2012 at 4:29 AM

    This one sounds great....I love books set in the 70s.

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  12. Kristin A.November 7, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    Not really my time of read, I hope you enjoy it though :)

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  13. Dina @ DinaRunsNovember 7, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    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.

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  14. Lisa MarieNovember 7, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    I've never heard of that one before. It sounds great!

    :).

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  15. bermudaonionNovember 7, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    I love that time period and will have to look into that book.

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  16. MichelineNovember 7, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    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 :)

    Here's my WoW

    Micheline @ Lunar Rainbows

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  17. Uncorked ThoughtsNovember 7, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Sounds like an interesting book! :)
    Here's my WoW

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  18. ChristinaNovember 7, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    New Meg Wolitzer book! WANT! Thanks for alerting me to this one. :)

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  19. Laurel-Rain SnowNovember 7, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Wow, your pick looks like my kind of story. I have enjoyed several other books by this author...thanks for sharing!

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  20. Cherie ReichNovember 7, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    You always pick such interesting books! I like the simple yet colorful cover. :)

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  21. Reading Mind / The Loyal Book November 7, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    And today I've done my very first WoW! Yay!

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  22. JenNovember 7, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    I've never read a Meg Wolitzer book, but this looks interesting!

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  23. Christine (Rainy Day Reads)November 7, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Sounds like a good book! :) This is my first Waiting on Wednesday, happy to be a part.

    My WoW

    Christine
    Rainy Day Reads

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  24. joyh82November 7, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    I have heard of this author but haven't read her yet. Have a great week reading!

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  25. ReekaNovember 7, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    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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    Check out my WoW here

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  26. Jenny @ Book SojournerNovember 7, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Your selection sounds very intriguing. I imagine a lot of emotions will be felt during the reading. Good choice.

    Jenny @ Book Sojourner

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  27. Henrietta @ Leisure ReadsNovember 7, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    The synopsis definitely sounds enticing. Thanks for sharing!

    Come and check out my WoW post? Have an awesome Wednesday!

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  28. ExinaNovember 7, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    I love the cover! Thanks for sharing, Jill!
    My WoW.

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  29. Beth HoffmanNovember 7, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    This is the first time I've heard of this book and it sounds very interesting!

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  30. AnacrasiaNovember 7, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Sounds interesting..!

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  31. meaghanNovember 7, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    I just found out how I'm spending my afternoon.....

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  32. Between the BindNovember 7, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    Happy Wednesday! :) Thank you for sharing!

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  33. UnknownNovember 7, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    This sounds like an awesome book - reminds me of that new BBC series White Heat!

    Thanks for sharing!

    My WoW

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  34. Beneath the Moon and StarsNovember 7, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Great pick!

    My WOW for this week isGoddess by Josephine Angelini :)
    http://beneaththemoonandstars.blogspot.com/2012/11/waiting-on-wednesday-goddess-by.html

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  35. UnknownNovember 7, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    Sounds good! Added to my TBR list. :)
    Here's my Waiting on Wednesday

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  36. Shane @ItchingforBooksNovember 7, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Nice pick. thanks for sharing.

    http://itchingforbooks.blogspot.com/2012/11/waiting-on-wednesday-21.html

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  37. caffeinejunkieNovember 13, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    This sounds good. Here's mine: http://booksarefabulous.blogspot.com/2012/11/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  38. UnknownNovember 13, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    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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  39. taraNovember 13, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    because Mr. Linky doesn't seem to be working for me...here's my Wow!

    Waiting On Wednesday (11)

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  40. KristinNovember 14, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    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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