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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

"Waiting On" Wednesday: Secrets of Eden


"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:

Secrets of Eden
By Chris Bohjalian
Publication Date: February 2

From the author's Web site:

"There," says Alice Hayward to Reverend Stephen Drew, just after her baptism, and just before going home to the husband who will kill her that evening and then shoot himself. Drew, tortured by the cryptic finality of that short utterance, feels his faith in God slipping away and is saved from despair only by a meeting with Heather Laurent, the author of wildly successful, inspirational books about . . . angels.

Heather survived a childhood that culminated in her parents' murder-suicide, so she identifies deeply with Alice and George's daughter, Katie, offering herself as a mentor to the girl and a shoulder for Stephen - who flees the pulpit to be with Heather and see if there is anything to be salvaged from the spiritual wreckage around him.But then the State's Attorney begins to suspect that Alice's husband may not have killed himself. . .and finds out that Alice had secrets only her minister knew.

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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43 comments:

  1. Mary (Bookfan)November 11, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    I didn't know Bohjalian had a new book!! I'll be waiting on it now : )
    Here's my WOW pick.

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  2. A Bookshelf MonstrosityNovember 11, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    Sweet! I'm a big fan of Bohjalian. Thanks for letting us know he had a new one coming :)

    here's mine.

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  3. Mel (He Followed Me Home)November 11, 2009 at 7:12 AM

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  4. Mel (He Followed Me Home)November 11, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    sorry broken link above....

    oh, that sounds good!

    Here's mine!

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  5. Shelly BNovember 11, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    Here is my WoW for today.

    http://writeforareader.blogspot.com/2009/11/waiting-on-wednesday-river.html

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  6. Cackleberry HomesteadNovember 11, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Wow that sounds really good. I haven't read any of his books before, but that one I will have to.

    Mine is here.

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  7. WendyNovember 11, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    That one sounds good! Here's mine

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  8. AnonymousNovember 11, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    I have this already and will read soon: can't wait. It sounds SO good. I would have picked this but you already did. I was going to start doing your meme but I will next week.

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  9. PolishOutlanderNovember 11, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    I have yet to read any of his books even though I have one of them at home that was lent to me. Maybe it's time to finally read him. Here is my pick for the week

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  10. Erotic HorizonNovember 11, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    Here' mine today..

    http://erotichorizon.blogspot.com/2009/11/waiting-on-wednesday-books-ahoy.html

    E.H>

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  11. NinaNovember 11, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    Sounds great, one to be put on my tbr list.

    Here's mine:
    http://jadorehappyendings.blogspot.com/2009/11/wow-7.html

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  12. Lisa (Southern Girl Reads)November 11, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    I've always wanted to read Bohjallan! This one sounds really good - Here's mine:

    http://southerngal-lisa.blogspot.com/2009/11/waiting-on-wednesday-111109.html

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  13. Gwendolyn B.November 11, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    I love Bohjalian's books. This one sounds especially good. Now I can't wait!
    Here's mine!

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  14. Missy B.November 11, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    This sounds good!! I have not read anything by Bohjalian yet. I definitely need to add this one to my wish list.

    Mine is here:
    http://missysbooknook.blogspot.com/2009/11/waiting-on-wednesday_11.html

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  15. Laurel-Rain SnowNovember 11, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    This sounds good! Now I can't wait!

    Mine is here:

    http://weboftyranny.blogspot.com/2009/11/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  16. Sab H.November 11, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    I like the cover!

    Mine's here!

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  17. Alix November 11, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    That sounds a great book!

    Mine is here

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  18. PixieNovember 11, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    I have not heard of this author. I will check him out. You can read my WoW here.

    ~Pixie

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  19. UnknownNovember 11, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    I loved Midwives, but I've never gotten around to reading anything else by him.

    Here's mine

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  20. MelanieNovember 11, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    Season of Eden sounds like a really great story! Here's mine:


    http://www.melaniesmusings.net/2009/11/wow-beautiul-between.html

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  21. UnknownNovember 11, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    Not sure your pick was my kind of thing. I'll wait to see some reviews before I make up my mind. Here is my WOW: http://thebookette.blogspot.com/2009/11/waiting-on-wednesday-immortal-beloved.html

    I forgot to use your logo again. Sorry, Jill. I will try to remember next time.

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  22. LizzyNovember 11, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    I'll definitely be picking this one up, he's a local author for me! Here's mine

    http://cornucopiaofreviews.blogspot.com/2009/11/waiting-on-wednesday-november-11.html

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  23. nomadreaderNovember 11, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    My pick this week is Dear Money by Martha McPhee.

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  24. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaNovember 11, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    yes, yes, yes, yes, yes....he's one of my top 3 favorite authors; great pick Jill.

    here is mine:

    http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/2009/11/waiting-on-wednesday-shadow-tag-louise.html

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  25. AnonymousNovember 11, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    here's my pick:
    http://www.steeleonentertainment.com/2009/11/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  26. AnonymousNovember 11, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Not my usual read, but this sounds really good!

    Here's mine.

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  27. SaraNovember 11, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    You WoW sounds really interesting this week - like something that would be made into a movie!

    Here is mine:
    http://thehidingspot.blogspot.com/2009/11/waiting-on-wednesday-19.html#comments

    Thanks!

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  28. RobbyNovember 11, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    I've never heard of this author. This is what google is for.

    My WoW pick this week is Shadowland by Alyson Noel.
    http://runningforfiction.blogspot.com/2009/11/waiting-on-wednesday-november-11.html

    ~robby
    runningforfiction.blogspot.com

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  29. Book Butterfly (Kim)November 11, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Here is mine :)

    http://butterflybookreviews.blogspot.com/2009/11/waiting-on-wednesday-anxious-hearts-by.html

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  30. joyh82November 11, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Wow, Bohjalian had a new one coming out.. good book discussion reads..
    Here is mine for the week!
    Books and Life

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  31. EliNovember 11, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Nice pick! Here is mine:

    http://tainted-poet.blogspot.com/2009/11/waiting-on-wednesday-13.html

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  32. Debbie's World of BooksNovember 11, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    Here is my pick Debbie's World of Books

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  33. bermudaonionNovember 11, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    I want this one too!

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  34. Nicole SettleNovember 11, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    The pile of my to-be-read books keeps growing! Secrets of Eden looks interesting, along with all the other ones listed here.

    My pick: http://thewhowhatwhenwherewhy.blogspot.com/2009/11/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  35. JenniferNovember 11, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    I am looking forward to Bohjalian's book as well!

    Here is my pick!

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  36. AnonymousNovember 11, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    Here's my WoW post!

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  37. KathNovember 11, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    That sounds unique! Below is my WOW, The Great Devine by Bree Despain


    http://bookwormnation.blogspot.com/2009/11/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  38. Sara MNovember 11, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    Here's my WoW: Firespell by Chloe Neill
    http://urbanfantasyreader.blogspot.com/2009/11/waiting-on-wednesday-7.html#comments

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  39. Karissa ENovember 11, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    Here's mine.

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  40. vvb32 readsNovember 11, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    ooo, i like the angels element. and I like Bohjalian's work so it definitely should be a good one.

    Here's my WoW

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  41. Chris BohjalianNovember 11, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Thank you so much, Jill! My fingers are crossed the novel doesn't disappoint you.

    All the best,

    Chris B.

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  42. INCiDeNT (Kayleigh)November 11, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    My WoW pick today...
    http://heavenhelldomain21.blogspot.com/2009/11/waiting-on-wednesday-ecstasy-unveiled.html

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  43. CharlotteNovember 11, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    I was thrilled to find that one of my favorite authors has THREE new books in the pipeline:http://charlotteslibrary.blogspot.com/2009/11/rachel-neumeiers-new-books-waiting-on.html

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