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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

"Waiting On" Wednesday: The Stormchasers

"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:

The Stormchasers
By Jenna Blum
Publication Date: May 27

From the author's website:

"The Stormchasers is a contemporary novel set in the fictional Minnesotan town of New Heidelburg; the city of Minneapolis; and the lonely, majestic rural corridor of Tornado Alley. The novel focuses on the Hallingdahl twins, a brother and sister who are both fascinated with severe weather. The brother, a stormchaser, is also bipolar, and his sister is his caretaker; when the brother’s disorder causes a terrible event, the sister struggles with how to keep it and its aftermath a secret. As the novel follows how the twins’ bond twists and changes, The Stormchasers explores the question of how much we owe our siblings—and at what cost to ourselves."

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

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70 comments:

  1. Mary (Bookfan)January 27, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    That sounds really different and good! My pick is here.

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  2. Tina's BlogJanuary 27, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    This sounds like another great one....I'm adding it to my list!
    Here's my selection:
    http://booksaremything.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday_27.html

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    I like the sound of that one, Jill. I love the cover too.

    Hereis my pick for this week.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    mine this week

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    mine this week
    http://vampira2468.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/magic-and-mayhem/#respond

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  6. A Bookshelf MonstrosityJanuary 27, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    I always enjoy books involving siblings and families. Thanks for the pick this week. Here's my pick.

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  7. Jen at Introverted ReaderJanuary 27, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    I've been waiting on this one too, I just haven't been able to find out a whole lot about it. I loved Those Who Save Us. Thanks for posting this!

    Here is mine.

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  8. KristiJanuary 27, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    Great pick! Love the sound of it! Here is my WoW pick.

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  9. Karissa EJanuary 27, 2010 at 7:13 AM

    Cool that it's set in MN! That's where I live and I always love reading book set there. Here's mine.

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  10. EricaJanuary 27, 2010 at 7:13 AM

    That sounds good; and I like the cover.

    Here's mine:
    http://cafesaturday.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-3.html

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  11. LizzyJanuary 27, 2010 at 7:33 AM

    Sounds really cool! When I was little I actually wanted to be a storm chaser :)

    Here's mine this week:

    http://cornucopiaofreviews.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-january-27.html

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  12. Lacey J EdwardsJanuary 27, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    Storm chasing has always fascinated me. This one sounds interesting.

    My pick (I read YA so if you haven't noticed, I almost always pick a YA novel) LJBoldyrev.blogspot

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  13. J.January 27, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    It sounds interesting :-) / My pick: http://enchanting-books.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  14. Jenn's BookshelvesJanuary 27, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    Here's mine:
    http://www.jennsbookshelves.com/2010/01/27/waiting-on-wednesday-the-map-of-true-places-by-brunonia-barry/

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  15. AlayneJanuary 27, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    Aww, I'm from Minnesota so this makes me all nostalgic for midwestern storms. Great pick! Mine is at The Crowded Leaf.

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  16. PolishOutlanderJanuary 27, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    Oh goodness. I wonder what the terrible event was. Sounds interesting!
    Here is my pick

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  17. JennaJanuary 27, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    That sounds interesting! Plus I always read books by or about people named Jenna. :)

    Here's mine.

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  18. Maria (Serpentine Library)January 27, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    Stormchasing. . .how interesting! It sounds like it will be good.

    Here's mine WoW:
    http://theserpentinelibrary.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-sisters-red.html

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  19. ShwetaJanuary 27, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    This book definitely looks like a great read. Cover is really great too. My pick is http://shwetasbookjournal.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-4.html

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  20. Kari OlsonJanuary 27, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    This one sounds really interesting! Thanks for the heads up.

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

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  21. UnknownJanuary 27, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    OHH that one sounds good - I love the cover and the discription sounds really intresting, since I have family that's bi-polar! Great pick!

    Mine is here I am waiting on After and Dark Flame

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  22. Manga ManiacJanuary 27, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    My picks are here -

    http://www.mangamaniaccafe.com/?p=3716

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  23. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogJanuary 27, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    This one looks great! I love stories about sibling relationships. The cover is gorgeous!

    Here's mine!!

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  24. Sab H.January 27, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    What a pretty cover!

    Mine's here!

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  25. nomadreaderJanuary 27, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Great pick. I haven't heard of it, but I'll keep my eyes peeled when it comes out. My pick this week is The One That I Want by Allison Winn Scotch.

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  26. CassandraJanuary 27, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    Sounds like a dark book, but one worth reading.
    My pick is here.

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  27. MelanieJanuary 27, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    I've always wanted to go stormchasing! Great pick.

    Mine's here: http://www.melaniesmusings.net/2010/01/wow-perchance-to-dream.html

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  28. Missy B.January 27, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    Sounds good!

    Here's mine:

    http://missysbooknook.blogspot.com/2010/01/oooh-this-looks-good.html

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  29. BookHoundsJanuary 27, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    That looks like a really good read!

    Here is mine:

    http://maryinhb.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-girl-who-chased.html

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  30. Christina / Book AddictJanuary 27, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    I agree. That sounds like a good read and something I would be interested in. Here's mine: http://bookaddictchris.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  31. Valerie KempJanuary 27, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    Ooh, gorgeous cover! And it sounds interesting. Here's mine.

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  32. joyh82January 27, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    Oh this sounds like a great book discussion pick! Here is mine,
    Books and Life

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  33. UnknownJanuary 27, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    I love that cover!!

    Here's my pick this week.

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  34. SayuriJanuary 27, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    http://www.damnheart.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  35. Debbie's World of BooksJanuary 27, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    Here is my pick for the week http://debbiesworldofbooks.com/2010/01/27/waiting-on-wednesday-january-27-almost-to-die-for-by-tate-hallaway

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  36. UnknownJanuary 27, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Wow! Cool book. Natural disasters is a fascinating subject!

    Here's mine:

    http://thegreatyaescape.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-10.html

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  37. ParaJunkeeJanuary 27, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    Great choice. Sounds really intense. Bipolar is a very intense mental issue. One of my good friends is dealing with a similar issue but it is his wife. I will pass this along to him. Thanks for sharing. Here is Mine

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  38. Michelle SantiagoJanuary 27, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    i have three this week! my picks are here: http://booksandmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/01/books-michelle-covets-marked-by.html

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  39. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJanuary 27, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    This sounds good Jill; Thanks

    Here is my pick:

    http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-private-life.html

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  40. nineflyJanuary 27, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    really like the contrast in colour of the cover *__*

    here's mine:
    http://angeltyuan.blogspot.com/2010/01/wishlist-wednesday-9.html

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  41. KathJanuary 27, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    Sounds good, and I love Minnesota!

    My WOW is Stillburrow Crush by Linda Kage, I also was able to do an interview with Linda.

    http://bookwormnation.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-author-interview.html

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  42. SaraJanuary 27, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    My WoW post is here:
    http://thehidingspot.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-23_27.html

    Thanks!

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  43. bermudaonionJanuary 27, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    My husband and son are both fascinated by severe weather, but I'm not. The book sounds like a good one.

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  44. vvb32 readsJanuary 27, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    this pick is thought provoking on family relations.
    here's my WoW

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  45. SaraJanuary 27, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    This looks like a really good read! I have lots and lots of siblings myself, so I would probably be able to relate!

    This is my very first "Waiting On" Wednesday!
    http://sarasbookjourney.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  46. Mel (He Followed Me Home)January 27, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    beautiful cover!
    here's mine, a YA paranormal: http://hefollowedmehome.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-january-27-2010.html

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  47. jJanuary 27, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    Interesting read :)
    My pic is @ YA Addict

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  48. SherryJanuary 27, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Sounds good!

    Here is my first ever WoW!

    http://flippingpagesforallages.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-1.html

    :)

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  49. LoriJanuary 27, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    I think it would be fun to be a storm chaser, but not practical with kids. Perhaps, when they are older, I will chase one.

    Here is Mine.

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  50. KatyJanuary 27, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    This books sounds really good I'm also now anticipating it..here is my pick.. http://visionquestfail.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday_27.html

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  51. Tales of WhimsyJanuary 27, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    I love this cover.

    Here's mine: http://www.talesofwhimsy.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-red-umbrella.html

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  52. BonnieJanuary 27, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    That sounds like an interesting book. My pick of the week is
    HERE.

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  53. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    This premise reminds me of the "balloon boy!" My first "waiting" pick is here http://booksslicedanddiced.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/haruki-murakami/

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  54. Sara MJanuary 27, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    Nice pick.

    Here's mine: Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane

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  55. Angela @ Reading AngelsJanuary 27, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    My first time with this meme.
    Here's mine..
    http://readingangel002.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesdays.html

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  56. The Library LurkerJanuary 27, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    Sounds good! I'm new at this, so this is my first WoW! Thanks for hosting!

    http://librarylurker.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-before-i-fall.html

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  57. Alex Bennett from Electrifying ReviewsJanuary 27, 2010 at 4:03 PM

    Here's my choice!

    http://alexreadsbooks.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-1.html

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  58. RachelJanuary 27, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    Oooh a book about siblings, I like it!

    Here's mine:

    http://jacobsbeloved.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-shaladors-lady.html

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  59. MauraJanuary 27, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    Cool Pick :)
    My pick is:

    http://monsterofbooks.blogspot.com/2010/01/wow-gardner-sa-bodeen.html

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  60. AndreaJanuary 27, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    Here is my WoW

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  61. INCiDeNT (Kayleigh)January 27, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    Sounds uber interesting! ;)

    Mine is here.

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  62. Gwendolyn B.January 27, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    That sounds interesting - and I love the cover.
    Here's mine!

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  63. JulieJanuary 27, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    Yours sounds like a good pick! Here's mine for the week:
    http://brichtabooks.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-stuff.html

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  64. Ella PreussJanuary 27, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    Here's mine.
    Happy Wednesday!

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  65. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    The cover is amazing, and the book sounds really interesting.

    Here's mine!

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  66. JackieJanuary 27, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    I hate weather and my least favorite movie was Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton in "Twister". The book however delves into more than that and sounds like a heartwarming read. Here is mine it is quite different genre to say the least .

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

    jackie b central texas

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  67. Christina TJanuary 27, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    The Stormchasers sounds like a really moving story. It will probably make a great book club selection.

    Here is my first Waiting on Wednesday pick:
    http://reading-extensively.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-1.html

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  68. UnknownJanuary 28, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    I just LOVE your WOW this week. I have a fascination with extreme weather like you wouldn't believe. Twister is one of my favourite films much to my husband's disapproval. I didn't get time to do a WOW this week but I already have one ready for next week!

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  69. Emidy @ Une ParoleJanuary 29, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    This sounds like such a unique book. The cover is so eye-catching, too!

    Emidy
    from Une Parole

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  70. Library Lounge LizardFebruary 3, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    Great choice! Check out my WoW here!

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