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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

"Waiting On" Wednesday: The Pursuit of Other Interests


"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:

By Jim Kokoris
Publication Date: October 27

From Amazon:

"Charlie Baker is a neurotic but charming 50-year-old workaholic CEO of a major Chicago ad agency who seems to have it all: an impressive house in an upscale suburb, an equally impressive salary, the requisite pretty wife, and accomplished son. All of this comes crashing down when Charlie is unceremoniously fired. In an instant, his life is transformed from corporate titan to just another out-of-work American. As Charlie reluctantly embarks on a journey of self-discovery, he finds out what happens when his work life is lost and his real life begins."

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

Want to participate? Grab the logo, post your own WoW entry on your blog, and leave a link in the comments section!
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59 comments:

  1. Book DragonAugust 12, 2009 at 5:08 AM

    sounds great and I love the cover.

    here's mine

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  2. Mari - Escape In A BookAugust 12, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    That sounds like a good book, I like the cover!

    Here's the book I'm waiting for.

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  3. LeslieAugust 12, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    good choice! i love it!

    here's mine:

    http://thatchickthatreads.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-on-wednesday_12.html

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  4. LoriAugust 12, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    That sounds great!

    Here's Mine

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  5. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    Sounds good. Mine's HERE :)

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  6. LaurenAugust 12, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    Liking that cover!

    Mine's at http://iwasateenagebookgeek.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-on-wednesday-1-returners-gemma.html

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  7. Mary (Bookfan)August 12, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    Sounds like it could be good!
    Here's my WOW.

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  8. PolishOutlanderAugust 12, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    How relevant!
    Here is my pick for the week

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  9. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaAugust 12, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    Another good one JILL, thanks

    Here is mine;
    http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-on-wednesday-last-night-in.html

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  10. Cackleberry HomesteadAugust 12, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    Looks good!

    Mine is here.

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  11. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    Looks really interesting. Here's mine.

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  12. BonnieAugust 12, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    My WOW pick is HERE.

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  13. Sab H.August 12, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    That's an interesting cover!
    Here's mine!!
    http://crystalreviews.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-on-wednesday-5.html

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  14. KristenAugust 12, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    That one looks really good. Here's mine:

    http://www.bookworminginthe21stcentury.com/2009/08/waiting-on-wednesday-betraying-season.html

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  15. ZiaAugust 12, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    Sounds good. Here's mine this week.

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  16. LizzyAugust 12, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    Sounds interesting, and realistic in the current economy. Great pick! Here's mine for the week

    http://cornucopiaofreviews.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-on-wednesday-august-12.html

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  17. SandraAugust 12, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    An interesting choice, given the climate of recession and those who've had to make major changes in their work and lives. My post is up:

    http://freshinkbooks.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  18. bermudaonionAugust 12, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    At first I thought that might be a true story - glad to see it's not. The book does sound like a good one.

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  19. BurtonReview August 12, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Holy Cow Batman, I have some internet issues this AM. A full hour later I am back to say Hallelujah my post is up
    The Burton Review

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  20. AnonymousAugust 12, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    Mine's here http://vampira2468.wordpress.com/

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  21. The Book GirlAugust 12, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    Sounds interesting!

    Here's mine:
    http://thebookgirlreviews.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  22. vvb32 readsAugust 12, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    i'm curious to see how charlie fares in the story.

    here's me, another tv related one:
    http://vvb32reads.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-on-wednesday-11.html

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  23. Mishel (P.S. I Love Books)August 12, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    I love the cover of that book! lol

    Here's my WoW pick this week:

    http://creativitygone.blogspot.com/2009/08/day-249-waiting-on-wednesday-24.html

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  24. The Book ExplorerAugust 12, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Here's my WoW

    http://thebookexplorer.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-on-wednesday-9.html

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  25. MistyAugust 12, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Interesting cover.
    Here's mine for the week

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  26. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    Sounds really good.
    here's mine

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  27. EliAugust 12, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    That sounds really good!

    Here's Mine:

    http://tainted-poet.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-on-wednesday-11.html

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  28. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    You can see my Waiting on Wednesday here :)

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  29. IcedreamAugust 12, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    Sounds really interesting Jill, I love neurotic characters!
    My "waiting on" is at:
    http://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-on-wednesday_12.html

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  30. deltayAugust 12, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    Sounds great :)

    Here's mine for this week: http://lucidconspiracy.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-on-wednesday-1.html

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  31. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    That book seems like it would make a VERY interesting movie. :)

    Here's my pick for this week:
    http://tvandbookaddict.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-on-wednesday-diary-of-witness.html

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  32. kay - Infinite ShelfAugust 12, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Oh, that sounds interesting too! And Great cover!

    Here's mine! :

    http://infiniteshelf.wordpress.com/2009/08/12/waiting-on-wednesday-2/

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  33. EricaAugust 12, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    Sounds really interesting! I like the cover.


    Here's my WOW: http://thebookcellarx.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-on-wednesday-13.html

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  34. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    This is my first time to participate...I have a feeling that I will never be at a loss for books that I'm waiting for! :o)

    Here's mine

    Thanks,
    Christy

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  35. Faye( Ramblings of a Teenage Bookworm)August 12, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Awesome

    mine is here

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  36. Library Lounge LizardAugust 12, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    That cover is great!

    Here's my Wow...

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  37. Valerie KempAugust 12, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    This is a great idea! I just started my blog and thought I would join.
    Here's mine!

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  38. LanaAugust 12, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    I'm waiting for this.

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  39. TyngaAugust 12, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    ShadowFae by Erica Hayes is my book this week!
    http://tyngasreviews.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-on-wednesday-shadowfae-erica.html

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  40. PixieAugust 12, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    Loved this idea, and wanted to join. We are a multiple author review blog, so there may be more than one WoW posted each week, but here is mine.
    Pixie
    http://pageturners-underthecover.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-on-wednesday.html#comments

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  41. AnonymousAugust 12, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    Ooh, that sounds so interesting! And the cover looks good.

    this is my (first!) WoW :)

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  42. SaraAugust 12, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Mine is here:

    http://thehidingspot.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-on-wednesday-7.html#comments

    Thanks!

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  43. Alexia561August 12, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Looks like a good book. Cool cover!

    My WoW is here

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  44. SarahAugust 12, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    Looks good :D

    Here's mine:http://bookduck.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-on-wednesday-2-beautiful.html

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  45. a flight of mindsAugust 12, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    Great pick! That does sound like an interesting book.

    Here's mine!

    - Alex

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  46. KatieAugust 12, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    Here's mine:
    http://katiesbookshelf11.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-on-wednesday-15.html

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  47. Karissa EAugust 12, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    Here's mine:

    http://karissabooks.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-on-wednesday-812.html

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  48. CaseyAugust 12, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    Here's my WOW post.

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  49. AndreaAugust 12, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    Here is my WoW

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  50. Ms. AsphyxiaAugust 13, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    Mine!
    http://www.morbid-romantic.net/2009/08/12/waiting-on-wednesday-08-12/

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  51. Linda JacobsAugust 16, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    Welcome to the real world, huh? I'll be looking for this one!

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  52. outofmiryclayAugust 17, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    Hello everyone I am a new author! I have published a young adult book that I believe will be the next favorite! An inspirational work of young adult urban fiction this manuscript depicts the journey of a female protagonist whose pursuit of success leads her uncover things about herself. She set out to achieve her dream but found her purpose...Check it out here http://www.amazon.com/Out-Miry-Clay-Telika-Howard/dp/0557073782/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1249495644&sr=8-1 you can also check out a video of me reading an excerpt here also for more information go to http://www.myspace.com/492698339

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  53. Linda NguyenAugust 18, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    Sounds like an interesting book.

    It's my first time taking part, but here goes:

    http://bambireads.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-on-wednesday-81909.html

    =)

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  54. The Obsessive ReaderAugust 19, 2009 at 1:40 AM

    Sounds good but not something I would read. Here's mine:
    http://theobsessivereader-rachel.blogspot.com/2009/08/wow-to-be-mona.html

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  55. UnknownAugust 19, 2009 at 2:01 AM

    Mine's Here

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  56. WendyAugust 19, 2009 at 3:58 AM

    That sounds good!

    Here's mine! :)

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  57. Catie S (Book Bound)September 9, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    Sounds like an interesting book.
    Here's mine: http://meow-mix85.blogspot.com/

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  58. UnknownOctober 28, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Sounds like a book I need to add to my "list" of wants! :)

    I am a new book blogger along with my daughter, we are really just wanting to post reviews of books we read so that 1. she can become better at discribing books, and things - and 2. We can remember them all!

    So I thought I would join in...

    This week I am waiting on Fade To Black I cant wait to hit everyone elses blog to check out what your all waiting on!

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  59. KristenJanuary 13, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    Love the cover! Here's mine: http://www.bookworminginthe21stcentury.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-princess-of-glass.html

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