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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

"Waiting On" Wednesday: The Engagements

 "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 Engagements
By J. Courtney Sullivan
Publication Date: June 11

From Amazon:

Evelyn has been married to her husband for forty years--forty years since he slipped off her first wedding ring and put his own in its place. Delphine knows both sides of love--the ecstatic, glorious highs of seduction and the bitter, spiteful fury that descends when it's over. James, a paramedic who works the night shift, knows his wife's family thinks she could have done better. Kate, partnered with Dan for ten years, has seen every kind of wedding--from the Nantucket beach wedding to the Irish castle wedding--and has vowed never, ever, to have one of her own. And Mary Frances Gerety, a young advertising copywriter, knows exactly what marriage is: it's a diamond ring on a girl's finger--and it's her job to make sure everyone believes that. Weaving these lives together, Sullivan gives us a sharply observed, witty, irresistible portrait of the thorny, joyful, and complicated union that is marriage. 


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

Want to participate? Grab the logo, post your own WoW entry on your blog, and leave your link below!





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69 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    Sounds good! I love books that follow different characters and explore their lives or marriages. Thanks for sharing and hosting!

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  2. Kristin A.February 27, 2013 at 12:03 AM

    This book sounds very sweet. I hope you enjoy it when you get the chance to read it.

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  3. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    Enjoy The Engagements! Thank you for hosting this. I just did my very first WoW :)

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  4. Mary Catherine MillerFebruary 27, 2013 at 12:19 AM

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  5. Mary Catherine MillerFebruary 27, 2013 at 12:21 AM

    great pick! after I read Scarlet this week,I had to pick the next books in the series!

    http://www.travelswithmary.com/2013/02/27/waiting-on-wednesday-4-cress-and-winter-by-marissa-meyer/



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  6. J. D. BrownFebruary 27, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    Great choice, adding it to my TBR list. Here's my entry:

    Http://authorjdbrown.blogspot.com

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  7. J. D. BrownFebruary 27, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    Great choice, adding it to my TBR list. Here's my entry:

    Http://authorjdbrown.blogspot.com

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  8. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 1:50 AM

    Great pick! It's one I'm waiting for, too.

    Here’s my WoW this week!

    Michelle :)

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  9. Laurel-Rain SnowFebruary 27, 2013 at 3:46 AM

    Oh, I have loved two other books by this author! This one is going on my list! Thanks....

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  10. Giselle @ Book Nerd CanadaFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    I'm actually really intrigued by this cover but haven't heard of the author! This is why I love this meme!

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    Giselle from Book Nerd Canada
    Waiting on Wednesday

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  11. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    Hoping to read your pick as well; sounds good Jill.

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  12. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    A really great choice--I want to read this one!

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  13. Christina & Melissa @ AllodoxophobiaFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Great choice - I was a fan of Commencement, so anything new of hers is worth checking out IMO.

    http://allodoxophobia.wordpress.com/

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  14. Christina & Melissa @ AllodoxophobiaFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    Great choice - I was a fan of Commencement, so anything new of hers is worth checking out IMO.

    http://allodoxophobia.wordpress.com/

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  15. KarenFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    That sounds good. I love that explores all the different kinds of marriages.

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  16. bermudaonionFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    Sullivan's last book was too character driven for me, so I'll have to think about this one.

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  17. JenFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    I haven't heard of this but it sounds really interesting! Great pick :)

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  18. Obsession with BooksFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    A great pick! It sounds great - I hadn't heard of this author before now.

    Happy reading!

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  19. MariaFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Great pick! I love the cover and the blurb...adding it to my list

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Great Choice!

    My first time participating in this meme xxx

    http://wp.me/p3chH1-6g

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  21. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    Never heard of that book before but it sounds good!
    My Waiting On Wednesday was Canary by Rachel Alpine! It sounds super good!
    -Andy
    Escape To New Worlds

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  22. Cherie ReichFebruary 27, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    What a great cover! Sounds like a good book too. Thanks for sharing!

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  23. JoLee @ Wickedly Delicious Book BlogFebruary 27, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Sounds interesting.

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  24. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    I love multi-faceted stories like that, sounds like a good one definitely.
    My WoW Pick!

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  25. Lisa MandinaFebruary 27, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    I like the cover, doesn't sound like my type of book though.

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  26. Jessica BucherFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    That book sounds great. I love the cover.
    I'm linking up with WoW for the first time :)

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  27. Tressa @ Wishful EndingsFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Interesting take on marriage. Thanks for the teaser.

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  28. Shane @ItchingforBooksFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    ooh I like the title. Nice pick!

    http://itchingforbooks.blogspot.com/2013/02/waiting-on-wednesday-36.html

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  29. StasiaFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Looks fascinating. Thanks for the WoW!

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  30. StasiaFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Looks fascinating. Thanks for the WoW!

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  31. NtzeeFebruary 27, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Sounds like a great book! =D

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  32. i*Heart*BigBooksFebruary 27, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    Great post!
    Here's mine....it's a WOW turned cover reveal as the book ninja snuck it's way into release early!!

    Here at i*Heart*BigBooks

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  33. Alice MFebruary 27, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    Thanks for sharing your love of books, great way to find new things to add to reading list!

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  34. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Kind of feel like I should read this since I'm getting married soon...but I'm afraid it will turn me off marriage! =P

    Thanks for the share. Here's my WoW!

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  35. NenaTHFebruary 27, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    it sounds interesting and the cover is really pretty, but it's not my kind of book, i hope you enjoy reading it though,

    http://nenaath.blogspot.com

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  36. Gabs @ My Full BookshelfFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Here is my WOW


    myfullbookshelfreviews.blogspot.com/2013/02/waiting-on-wednesday-2.html

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  37. Henrietta @ Leisure ReadsFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Sounds like an engaging read. Thanks for sharing :)

    When you have a moment, come and visit my WoW. This week, I'm featuring a YA contemporary. Have a beautiful Wednesday!

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  38. Library KaryFebruary 27, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    That sounds good! Here is my WoW: http://theonceandfuturelibrarian.blogspot.com/2013/02/waiting-on-wednesday-1.html

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  39. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Hmmm sounds interesting and the cover is very pretty! Enjoy it :)

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  40. LynetteFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Hmm... Not quite my taste, but I hope you enjoy it!

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  41. TenaMarch 4, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    Great pick this week

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  42. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    This is my WoW: http://bookaddictbieke.blogspot.be/

    =)

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  43. AmyMarch 6, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    This sounds like a great book. I like the cover too. I haven't read the author before, but this one sounds like one I would pick up.

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  44. Reese's ReviewsMarch 6, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Haven't heard of that one but it sounds interesting! Thank you for sharing 8)

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  45. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianMarch 6, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    The Engagements sounds like a good read. Here's my WoW:

    http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2013/03/waiting-on-wednesday-thousand-pardons.html

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  46. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Sounds good.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2013/03/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  47. {Scribbler} SkyeMarch 6, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    I've heard this book is pretty good - great choice! :)

    Here's my WOW

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  48. Michael @ The Bookshelf ReviewMarch 6, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Here is my WoW this week: http://thebookshelfreview.blogspot.com/2013/03/waiting-on-wednesday-these-broken-stars.html

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  49. BystanderMarch 6, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Since the linky isn't working! Here is my WoW this week!

    My WoW

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  50. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Oh wow, great find! :D Looks awesome. I hope you manage to get your hands on it soon. ^.^
    Thanks for sharing.
    Happy Reading! :D

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    Tiffa @ The British Book Nerd
    My Waiting On Wednesday

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  51. i*Heart*BigBooksMarch 6, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Thanks for the intro to this book!

    Here's my WoW pick, The Collector by Victoria Scott (@ i*Heart*BigBooks)

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  52. Lisa@GadgetsNBooksMarch 6, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Thank you for the WoW! This is a good pick.
    Mine is at Lisa@GadgetsNBooks WoW

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  53. usagi,March 6, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    Here's mine for the week: http://birthofanewwitch.wordpress.com/2013/03/06/waiting-on-wednesday-week-74/

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  54. Lindy GomezMarch 6, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Here's My WOW for this Week:

    http://www.abookishescape.com/2013/03/waiting-on-wednesday-8.html#comment-form


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  55. Margaret @ JustOneMoreChapterMarch 6, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Here is my WOW for the week.

    http://www.justonemorechapter.com/2013/03/waiting-on-wednesday-secret-history.html

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  56. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    I can't find a place to leave my link so I'm going to leave it here: http://thekookybookworm.blogspot.com/2013/03/waiting-on-wednesday-7.html

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  57. ArenasMarch 6, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    I don´tknow how to upload the link to my blog, so I just leave it here.
    http://livinginourownstory.blogspot.com.es/2013/03/waiting-on-wednesday-05-clockwork.html
    Ayla@ Livinginourownstory

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  58. AshleyMarch 6, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Here's my WoW! Twisted Perfection by Abbi Glines http://southernbelleofthebooks.blogspot.com/2013/03/waiting-on-wednesday-4-twisted.html

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  59. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    I love your WOW choice
    Here's mine
    http://confessionsfromromaholics.com/waiting-on-wednesday-walking-disaster/

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  60. LexieMarch 6, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    My answer can be found: http://www.lexielaser.org/2013/03/waiting-on-wednesday-svindlande-hojder.html

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  61. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    I guess I missed the Linky, but here is my post for my very first WoW :

    http://cecesreviews.blogspot.com/2013/03/waiting-on-wednesday-1-darkest-craving.html

    Your book looks interesting. Is it a bunch of stories in one, or a bunch of people brought together by the subject of marriage?

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  62. StaceyMarch 6, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Great choice. I'll have to add that to my goodreads list.

    Here's my WoW
    http://sassybooklovers.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/waiting-on-wednesday-5.html

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  63. BeccaMarch 6, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    I couldn't sign up on the Mr. Linky so here is my link: http://imlostinbooks.blogspot.com/2013/03/waiting-on-wednesday-starglass.html

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  64. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 8:55 PM

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  65. newshadeofgreenMarch 6, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    This sounds great! Thanks, I just added this to my TBR :). Here’s my WoW post!
    ~ Jen @ A Book and a Latte

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  66. Tressa @ Wishful EndingsMarch 7, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Here is my WOW from yesterday.

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  67. Home of a Book LoverMarch 12, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    Here's my WoW :D

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  68. UnknownMarch 12, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    Just in case we're here this week,here's my WOW from In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters.

    Stephanie (Go Flash Go) @ Read, Rinse, Repeat

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  69. Maria @ bookchillaMarch 12, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    Here's my first WOW! :D

    my WOW

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