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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

"Waiting On" Wednesday: The Lullaby of Polish Girls

"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 Lullaby of Polish Girls
By Dagmara Dominczyk
Publication Date: June 4

From Amazon:

Because of her father’s role in the Solidarity movement, Anna and her parents immigrate to the United States in the 1980s as political refugees from Poland. They settle in Brooklyn among immigrants of every stripe, yet Anna never quite feels that she belongs. But then, the summer she turns twelve, she is sent back to Poland to visit her grandmother, and suddenly she experiences the shock of recognition. In her family’s hometown of Kielce, Anna develops intense friendships with two local girls—brash and beautiful Justyna and desperately awkward Kamila—and their bond is renewed every summer when Anna returns. The Lullaby of Polish Girls follows these three best friends from their early teenage years on the lookout for boys in Kielce—a town so rough its citizens are called “the switchblades”—to the loss of innocence that wrecks them, and the stunning murder that reaches across oceans to bring them back together after they’ve grown and long since left home.


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

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47 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 13, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    Sounds like an interesting read!

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  2. Bookluvr MindyMarch 13, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    Just saw on twitter about your loss! My condolences to you and your family.

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  3. biochemguyMarch 13, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    Wow that sounds like it could be a wonderful and powerful read! I am always amazed how you find books for your WoW posts that I've never even heard of, awesome! :)

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  4. UnknownMarch 13, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    Great pick - I like the multi-cultural aspect of it, and I love the 80s!

    Come check out my WoW!

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  5. MardelMarch 13, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    Sounds like a good book, with an excellent story (kind of goes hand in hand, right?).

    Hope you get it! :)

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  6. Tressa @ Wishful EndingsMarch 13, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    Interesting pick. I'm 1/8th Polish, so this piques my interest. :) My WOW's are for Replacing Gentry and Once Upon a Prince.

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  7. ChantelleMarch 13, 2013 at 3:16 AM

    Wow, the cover is stunning, sort of want her straightener haha
    Sounds like a really interesting coming of age novel! Come see my WoW :)

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  8. Book Passion for LifeMarch 13, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    Thanks for sharing!

    Ooops! Donna already linked it up.. Ignore the new link under out name.

    -Jess

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  9. AnonymousMarch 13, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    Seems like a great book! :D

    My WoW is kind of special this week because it's also a cover reveal, so check it out. =)

    http://bookaddictbieke.blogspot.be/

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  10. StaceyMarch 13, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    Sorry didn't leave the proper link to our WoW post. Here's the link http://sassybooklovers.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/waiting-on-wednesday-6.html

    Stacey @ Sassy Book Lovers

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  11. Joli @ Actin' Up with BooksMarch 13, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    By just looking at the cover, this is a book that I would probably pass over, but after reading the synopsis it is something that I would want to read. It wouldn't be a the top of my list, but it's definitely worth checking out. Thanks for sharing. And as always, thanks for hosting.

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  12. Christina & Melissa @ AllodoxophobiaMarch 13, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    I have this one on my kindle, it looks great :) Here's mine for this week: http://allodoxophobia.wordpress.com/2013/03/13/waiting-on-wednesday-star-cursed-by-jessica-spotswood/

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  13. AnnaMarch 13, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    Hey there! Sorry I just put the wrong link on the tool -- just an FYI that the removal link to delete it if you made a mistake isn't working. Thanks!

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  14. KathleenMarch 13, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    This book looks really intriguing!

    Kat
    www.katsbookbuzz.net

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  15. Laurel-Rain SnowMarch 13, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    OOh, delicious! My kind of read.

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  16. Cherie ReichMarch 13, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Oh, wow! This one does sound really good! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. Uncorked ThoughtsMarch 13, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Great choice!

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  18. MichelineMarch 13, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Oh this sounds really interesting! I hope you'll enjoy this one when it comes out.

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  19. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianMarch 13, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Hadn't heard of this one--but I am putting it on my TBR list. The setting isn't often found in other contemporary books.

    Here's my WoW: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2013/03/waiting-on-wednesday-guilty-one.html

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  20. bermudaonionMarch 13, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    That sounds excellent!

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  21. Shane @ItchingforBooksMarch 13, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Something really new to me :) Thanks for sharing.

    http://itchingforbooks.blogspot.com/2013/03/waiting-on-wednesday-38.html

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  22. Reese's ReviewsMarch 13, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    This book sounds really interesting. I hope your wait is well worth it and isn't too long.

    If you have time, come check out My WOW

    Reese's @Reese's Reviews: MA2F

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  23. Victoria VictoriousMarch 13, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Love this meme!

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  24. joyh82March 13, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Love going through these link up posts. Great pick! So sorry to hear of your loss..sending my sympathies.

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  25. UnknownMarch 13, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Here's mine :)
    http://owlnestlyreviews.blogspot.com/2013/03/waiting-on-wednesday-11.html?m=1

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  26. UnknownMarch 13, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    As a Polish girl, I feel like I need to read this. :)

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  27. UnknownMarch 13, 2013 at 10:20 AM

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  28. UnknownMarch 13, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    This book sounds really good and like a very interesting read.

    Chelsea @ Starbucks & Books Obsession

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  29. AnonymousMarch 13, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Oooh I'll have to check it out :)

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  30. The Writing RabbitMarch 13, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Great WoW! This book sounds really interesting. I think I'll have to check it out.

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  31. Henrietta @ Leisure ReadsMarch 13, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Sounds like a great story about friendship and so much more. Thanks for sharing :)

    Here is my WoW post. Have a gorgeous Wednesday!

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  32. R.K. EmeryMarch 13, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Sounds great. I just entered my first ever Waiting on Wednesday. How exciting!

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  33. Amy StantonMarch 13, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Wow, that sounds like an incredible book. I want to read it too!

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  34. UnknownMarch 13, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    This is a great idea!

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  35. UnknownMarch 13, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    I haven't heard of this one, but it sounds great!

    Here’s My WoW Pick!

    Michelle :)
    Author, PODs available June 4th
    Visit Me!

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  36. KerrieMarch 13, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    I haven't heard of this one but it sounds like an interesting read!


    Here is my WoW!

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  37. Adria's Musings March 13, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    I was just passing through and read your pick for this week's WoW when I noticed the author's name. She's an actress, I first saw her as the lead female in the movie version of The Count of Monte Cristo, she played Henry Cavil's character's mother. I thought she was gorgeous in that movie!

    Anyway, now I'll be giving this book a second look.

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  38. KendraMarch 13, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    I always love to WoWs! and I always find a good new read! :)

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  39. Shanon (Escaping With Fiction)March 13, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    This sounds pretty good! I love stories that feature strong female friendships. =)

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  40. Tina's BlogMarch 13, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    I love the 80s setting....this one sounds good. Missed you last week. Hope things are OK.

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  41. SabrinaMarch 13, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Looks like a good one!

    ~Sabrina@iheart y.a.fiction

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  42. UnknownMarch 13, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    All those links are overwhelming.

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  43. usagi,March 14, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Here's mine for the week: http://birthofanewwitch.wordpress.com/2013/03/14/waiting-on-wednesday-week-75/

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  44. UnknownMarch 17, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    Will have to put this on the reading list!

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  45. LynetteMarch 18, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Hmm... Looks like a great book! Thanks for sharing!

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  46. Rainbow Stars DesignzMarch 19, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    Here is mine: http://underworldbookchick.blogspot.com/

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  47. Sophia (The Bookworm)March 28, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Here's my late link!
    http://yabetweenthelines.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-late-waiting-on-wednesday.html

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