Wednesday, January 13, 2016

"Waiting On" Wednesday: Sweetbitter


"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:
Sweetbitter

By Stephanie Danler

Publication Date: May 24

From Amazon:

"Let's say I was born when I came over the George Washington Bridge..." This is how we meet unforgettable Tess, the 22-year-old at the heart of this stunning first novel. Shot from a mundane, provincial past, she's come to New York to look for a life she can't define, except as a burning drive to become someone, to belong somewhere. After she stumbles into a coveted job at a renowned Union Square restaurant, we spend the year with her as she learns the chaotic, punishing, privileged life of a "backwaiter," on duty and off. Her appetites—for food, wine, knowledge, and every kind of experience—are awakened. And she's pulled into the magnetic thrall of two other servers—a handsome bartender she falls hard for, and an older woman she latches onto with an orphan's ardor. These two and their enigmatic connection to each other will prove to be Tess's hardest lesson of all.
What's your "waiting on" pick this week?

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15 comments:

Sheena-kay Graham said...

I like the weird snarky vibe of this novel. Cool find!

Tina's Blog said...

I've been seeing this one around a bit. Soooooo many good books coming out in 2016!

Kay said...

I might be a little on the fence about this one. Hope it works well for you when the time comes.

Annette said...

This sounds a little different... Now I need to know what that "connection" is!

Irena BookDustMagic said...

This sounds interesting. I haven't heard of it before.
I just posted my own link. :)

Cheryl Malandrinos said...

Sounds like a great one.

Angel Erin's Book Obsession said...

I've never heard of this one. It doesn't sound like its my kind of novel, but it doesn't sound bad either. I hope you enjoy it when you get to read it. :D

Lisa Mandina said...

Love the cover of this one!

Rummanah Aasi said...

I was just reading about this one yesterday! Looking forward to your review of it in the future.

Alexis Elizabeth said...

I love the simplicity of this cover... and a hot bartender, nothing could go wrong!

Kerri @ Whimsy and Parchment said...

Oh this sounds interesting! I do love it when people combine romance and food... :D

Unknown said...

That book sounds really interesting! Thanks for sharing!

Sabrina said...

I haven't heard about this book! Thank you for sharing, I'll have to check it out :D

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