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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

"Waiting On" Wednesday: Red Hook Road

"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:

Red Hook Road
By Ayelet Waldman
Publication Date: July 13

From Amazon:

Set on the coast of Maine over the course of four summers, Red Hook Road tells the story of two families, the Tetherlys and the Copakens, and of the ways in which their lives are unraveled and stitched together by misfortune, by good intentions and failure, and by love and calamity. A marriage collapses under the strain of a daughter’s death; two bereaved siblings find comfort in one another; and an adopted young girl breathes new life into her family with her prodigious talent for the violin. Within these resonant pages, a vase filled with wildflowers or a cold beer on a hot summer day serve as constant reminders that it’s often the little things that make life so precious.

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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69 comments:

  1. Mari - Escape In A BookJanuary 20, 2010 at 6:03 AM

    Sounds like a heartbreaking story.

    This week I've chosen a booke titled Folly by Marthe Jocelyn.

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  2. Mary (Bookfan)January 20, 2010 at 6:03 AM

    Oh, Red Hook Road is going on my must read list. It sounds really good.
    My pick is here.

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  3. Tina's BlogJanuary 20, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    This sounds great! I like Waldman's work.
    My pick is here:
    http://booksaremything.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday_20.html

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  4. ShwetaJanuary 20, 2010 at 6:19 AM

    I must say it's been a while since I read a book with family theme and this one sounds really good. My pick is here

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  5. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogJanuary 20, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    You always find fantastic books that I haven't heard of before! This one looks great!

    Here's mine!!

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    Mine is here

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    here :P
    http://vampira2468.wordpress.com/

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  8. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJanuary 20, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    Oh Jill, I like this author, and this book sounds like a good one ; thanks. Here is my pick:

    http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-one-good-dog.html

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  9. Shelly BJanuary 20, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    Sounds like a good read!

    Here's mine:

    http://writeforareader.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  10. Mel (He Followed Me Home)January 20, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    Great pick! Here's mine: http://hefollowedmehome.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-january-20-2010.html

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  11. A Bookshelf MonstrosityJanuary 20, 2010 at 7:15 AM

    Another lovely choice that has me running towards my reading wishlist with another addition :)

    Here's mine: http://bookshelfmonstrosity.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-last-nocturne.html

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  12. UnknownJanuary 20, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    Another amazing looking choice - I really love the books you post so different from those I usually read but awesome non the less! :)

    Mine is here

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  13. UnknownJanuary 20, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    Oh Wow that book looks fantastic!

    Here's mine:

    http://thegreatyaescape.blogspot.com/

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  14. EricaJanuary 20, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    That looks like a good one!

    Here's mine: http://cafesaturday.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-2.html

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  15. Gwendolyn B.January 20, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    I haven't participated in a while -- love the new button! Here's my pick this week.!

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  16. nomadreaderJanuary 20, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    I'm looking forward to the new Waldman too. My pick this week is Till You Hear From Me by my favorite author, Pearl Cleage.

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  17. PolishOutlanderJanuary 20, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    I agree...you do always find books I would never find myself. Great pick!
    Here is my pick

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  18. ~THE OPTIMISTIC PESSIMIST ~January 20, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    Oooohhh looks good!

    Mine is First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost.
    http://passive-agressiva.blogspot.com/

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  19. Jen at Introverted ReaderJanuary 20, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    This sounds like the language would be beautiful.

    Here's mine.

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  20. Book Butterfly (Kim)January 20, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    Sounds like a tearjerker :)

    Here's mine

    http://butterflybookreviews.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-demon-princess.html

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  21. PixieJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    Another interesting pick. You can read mine here.

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  22. Kari OlsonJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    Awesome pick this week!

    http://agoodaddiction.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-8.html

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  23. LizzyJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    Sounds like a great, but sad, read! Here's mine this week:

    http://cornucopiaofreviews.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-january-20.html

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  24. BurtonReview January 20, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    That one sounds like a good read.
    Here's mine at The Burton Review.

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  25. Karissa EJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    Sounds emotional! Here's mine.

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  26. Maria (Serpentine Library)January 20, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    Definitely going on my TBR list! Sounds like an interesting story.

    Here's mine, The Poison Eaters by Holly Black

    http://theserpentinelibrary.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-poison-eaters.html

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  27. Sab H.January 20, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    Sounds interesting... ;D

    Mine's here!r

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  28. brizmusJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    Red Hook sounds intense! I don't know if it's a book for me, though - I might have to wait and see the reviews. :-)
    Mine's here!!

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  29. Tundra BooksJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    That sounds good! I've picked a picture book this week for Waiting On

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  30. Lacey J EdwardsJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    The description of Red Hook Road almost reminds me of Little Bird of Heaven by Joyce Carol Oates.

    My pick for this week: here

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  31. Melissa (i swim for oceans)January 20, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    Great pick! Mine is at http://iswimforoceans.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-120.html :)

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  32. Valerie KempJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    Sounds interesting! Here's mine.

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  33. UnknownJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    This week I choose something I've spotlighted before but now it has a cover. I'm so excited for this book: http://www.thebookette.co.uk/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-immortal-beloved.html

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  34. KatyJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    Love your meme do it every week.
    http://visionquestfail.blogspot.com/2010/01/hosted-by-breaking-spine-coming-in.html

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  35. EmilyJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Here's my pick!

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  36. joyh82January 20, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Looks like another good one!
    Have a great week Jill, and here is mine.
    Books and Life

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  37. Jenn's BookshelvesJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    Here's mine! http://www.jennsbookshelves.com/2010/01/20/waiting-on-wednesday-dark-life-by-kat-falls/

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  38. SandraJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    Sounds like a nice read for a summer's day. Enjoy your book.

    My post is up:

    http://freshinkbooks.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesdayspecial-edition.html

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  39. CarinaJanuary 20, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    That sounds good ... but not my cup of tea.

    My pick is here.

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    Sounds good. My pick is here

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  41. tapestry100January 20, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    Here's my pick for the week.

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  42. Missy B.January 20, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    Sounds like a good story....I love Ayelet Waldman.

    Here is my pick:

    http://missysbooknook.blogspot.com/2010/01/look-another-animal-memoir-my-favorite.html

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  43. Mishel (P.S. I Love Books)January 20, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    Here's mine for this week =)


    http://creativitygone.blogspot.com/2010/01/day-409-waiting-on-wednesday-43.html

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  44. vvb32 readsJanuary 20, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    this one sounds like a good one with lots of characters. wonder what the cover picture means and the title is intrigueing too. looking forward to this one!
    my WoW - it's a mashup

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  45. KathJanuary 20, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    Here's mine...

    http://bookwormnation.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday_20.html

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  46. JenniferJanuary 20, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    This looks great!!

    Here's mine.

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  47. UnknownJanuary 20, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    First timer - here's mine! http://www.chaoticcompendiums.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  48. INCiDeNT (Kayleigh)January 20, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    'The little things that make life so precious.' -- I like!

    My pick is here.

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  49. UnknownJanuary 20, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    Sounds like a great book - nice pick!

    Here's mine, Glimmerglass by Jenna Black!

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  50. Tales of WhimsyJanuary 20, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    :)
    I'm playing along this week!
    Here's mine:
    http://www.talesofwhimsy.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-big-girl.html

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  51. BonnieJanuary 20, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    Red Hook Road sounds great, I'm adding it to my wishlist!

    I haven't done a WOW post in a long time. I love the new picture!

    My pick is HERE.

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  52. MelanieJanuary 20, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    Red Hook Road sounds like an intriguing read! Here's mine:

    http://www.melaniesmusings.net/2010/01/another-week-another-wow.html

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  53. CassandraJanuary 20, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    Sounds like an interesting read.

    My pick: Dead in the Family - Charlaine Harris

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  54. UnknownJanuary 20, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    Wow...a lot of wishers this week! :o) Here's the book I'm waiting for this week.

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  55. bermudaonionJanuary 20, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    Sounds like a great book to wait for!

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  56. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    Wow, that sounds like a good one!

    Here's mine!

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  57. Sara MJanuary 20, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    Here's mine: Shadowglass by Erica Hayes

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  58. Monster of BooksJanuary 20, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    Sounds great,
    My pick is:

    http://monsterofbooks.blogspot.com/2010/01/wow-iron-king-by-julie-kagawa-lonely.html

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  59. Manga ManiacJanuary 20, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    That sounds like an emotional read.

    Mine picks are here:

    My picks!

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  60. Debbie's World of BooksJanuary 20, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    Here's my pick for the week http://debbiesworldofbooks.com/2010/01/20/waiting-on-wednesday-keep-sweet-by-michele-dominguez-greene/

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  61. BooksnycJanuary 20, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    Thanks for the heads up on this one - sounds interesting!

    Here is mine

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  62. AndreaJanuary 20, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    Here is my WoW

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  63. RachelJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Here is my pick of the week!

    http://jacobsbeloved.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-naamahs-curse.html#comments

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  64. MissAJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    Here's mine. It's for the Firefly Letters by Margarita Engle. http://blackteensread2.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-i-need.html

    Thanks for coming up with this meme!

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  65. nineflyJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    my pick: The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms

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  66. Michelle SantiagoJanuary 21, 2010 at 1:16 AM

    i haven't heard about this book but it sounds interesting. my picks are here: http://booksandmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/01/books-michelle-covets-her-vampire.html

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  67. Marie CloutierJanuary 21, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    she's an amazing writer and i'm sure this is going to be great!

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  68. Library Lounge LizardJanuary 27, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    Wow, lots of Waiting on Wednesdays today! Here is mine!

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  69. EmilyJanuary 27, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Here's mine!:

    http://theninjalibrarian.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-4.html

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