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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

"Waiting On" Wednesday: Stella Bain

"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:

 Stella Bain
By Anita Shreve

Publication Date: November 12

 From Amazon:

 When an American woman, Stella Bain, is found suffering from severe shell shock in an exclusive garden in London, surgeon August Bridge and his wife selflessly agree to take her in.

A gesture of goodwill turns into something more as Bridge quickly develops a clinical interest in his houseguest. Stella had been working as a nurse's aide near the front, but she can't remember anything prior to four months earlier when she was found wounded on a French battlefield.

In a narrative that takes us from London to America and back again, Shreve has created an engrossing and wrenching tale about love and the meaning of memory, set against the haunting backdrop of a war that destroyed an entire generation.

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


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34 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 24, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    I like the sound of this!

    Here's my WoW http://globugandhootie.blogspot.com/2013/07/waiting-on-wednesday-drop-everything.html?m=1

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  2. AnonymousJuly 24, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    I was just eyeballing this today. I am looking forward to reading it too and will be featuring it soon.

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  3. JordynJuly 24, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    I don't usually feel any interest in books that have something to do with wars, but this one actually sounds interesting.

    My post is at:
    http://mybookhangovers.blogspot.com/2013/07/waiting-on-wednesday-premeditated.html

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  4. Audrey July 24, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    I've heard a lot about Anita Shreve and have never had the time to read one of her novels. This one sounds great though!

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  5. JulikaJuly 24, 2013 at 12:53 AM

    This sounds really good. I'm not usually into post-war stories, but this sounds like it has really interesting characters. Thank you for sharing!

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  6. JackieJuly 24, 2013 at 4:22 AM

    Oh my lanta! I gotta go to bed

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  7. Sam's Book BasketJuly 24, 2013 at 5:20 AM

    This actually sounds really fantastic! The plot sounds awesome :D

    Check out my Wow:
    http://samsbookbasket.blogspot.com/2013/07/wow-marriage-merger-jennifer-probst.html

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  8. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJuly 24, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    I saw this one and while I love Shreve, I prefer a more contemporary setting. (Same goes for Bohjalian and his new book).

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  9. bermudaonionJuly 24, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    Oooh, I didn't know Shreve has a new book coming out!

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  10. KJuly 24, 2013 at 6:53 AM

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  11. KJuly 24, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    Oh sorry! I think I accidentally left my link twice

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  12. Laura July 24, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    It's not quite my cup of tea, but it still sounds fascinating. Enjoy!

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  13. yaescapefromrealityJuly 24, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    I really enjoy Anita Shreve's book usually and this one sounds intriguing. ~Sheri

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  14. Shane @ItchingforBooksJuly 24, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Awesome pick. Thanks for sharing :)

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  15. HoneyJuly 24, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    Like the cover. The synopsis seems interesting. Thanks for sharing.

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  16. AmyJuly 24, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Though not my typical read, it sounds good. Great pick!

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  17. Reese's ReviewsJuly 24, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Wow what a great choice! Hope you don't have to wait too long. Happy Wednesday!

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  18. HarveeJuly 24, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Sounds like an excellent historical novel with an iteresting story line. I'd wait for this one!

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  19. Natalie @Natflix&BooksJuly 24, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    I just saw this for the first time yesterday. It's been awhile since I picked up an Anita Shreve book, but this does sound interesting. Great pick!

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  20. LianaJuly 24, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Sounds interesting!

    Here's my WoW--

    http://bookaholic-ness.blogspot.com/2013/07/waiting-on-wednesday-3.html

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  21. Once Upon a TwilightJuly 24, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Thanks for sharing!

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  22. UnknownJuly 24, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Here is my Wow! http://whitsbookworld.blogspot.com/2013/07/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  23. GregJuly 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    That sounds good. I just read Letters from Skye and A Light in the Ruins has been on my radar, so I seem to be gravitating towards that timeframe lately. Thanks for the share.

    My WoW http://greglhill.blogspot.com/

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  24. Kim@Time2ReadJuly 24, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    That one sounds pretty good. I may look for it when it comes out!

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  25. UnknownJuly 24, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Sounds interesting!

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  26. wordwanJuly 24, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Hi, I'm Heather.

    Pardon the non sequitor.

    Do YOU have my email address. I mean YOU, not all these automated processes.

    Let me know. I'm curious about something here.

    Heather
    wordwan

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  27. Tressa @ Wishful EndingsJuly 24, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Stella Bain sounds like a really good read. I added it to my tbr. Thanks for sharing! My WOW is for a YA SciFi/Dystopian novel called Ruins.

    Tressa @ Tressa's Wishful Endings

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  28. Beth HoffmanJuly 24, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    I'm eager to read this book to come out, I love Anita Shreve's writing!

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  29. AnonymousJuly 24, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    Sounds interesting!

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  30. AnonymousJuly 24, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Sorry I'm late to the party today. I went on a family day trip and we got back at dinnertime. Better late than never! I have a good selection this week for suspense fans.
    http://myhomeofbooks.blogspot.com

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  31. UnknownJuly 24, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    I can't wait for this book!

    Here's my WoW:
    http://spunwithwords.blogspot.com/2013/07/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  32. The Reading Nook ReviewsJuly 24, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Love your Wow every week!

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  33. Alexis ElizabethJuly 31, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    This cover is stunning!

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