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Wednesday, April 7, 2010

"Waiting On" Wednesday: The Cookbook Collector

"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 Cookbook Collector
By Allegra Goodman
Publication Date: July 6

From Random House:

Two sisters, opposites in every way. Twenty-eight-year-old Emily is the pragmatic CEO of a Silicon Valley startup. Twenty-three-year-old Jessamine is a grad student in philosophy, an environmental activist, and a part-timer at Yorick's Used and Rare Books in Berkeley. Emily's boyfriend runs a wildly successful data security company in Cambridge. Jess's boyfriends--not so much. Emily thinks a commuter relationship can work, while for Jess, love was not patient. But life tests the sisters and their theories. Emily's success in the dot com bubble has its costs, while Jess's work on a cache of rare cookbooks pulls her closer to her charming, arrogant employer.

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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79 comments:

  1. AleksandraApril 7, 2010 at 5:03 AM

    Sounds interesting :)
    Here's mine: http://my-book-obsession.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday-6.html

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  2. Astrid (Mrs.B)April 7, 2010 at 5:13 AM

    Sounds good. Look what I'm waiting for here

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  3. Missy B.April 7, 2010 at 5:14 AM

    I've not heard of this one...it definitely sounds good!

    Here is mine:

    http://missysbooknook.blogspot.com/2010/04/what-are-you-waiting-for.html

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  4. Mari - Escape In A BookApril 7, 2010 at 5:15 AM

    I like the sound of it and the cover is very pretty.

    I'm waiting for a book called Halo.

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  5. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaApril 7, 2010 at 5:31 AM

    I'm pretty sure I would LOVE this book; thanks Jill. Here is my link from yesterday (LOL)

    http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday-neighborhood-watch.html

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  6. MollyApril 7, 2010 at 5:39 AM

    Oh - this sounds great!

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  7. AnonymousApril 7, 2010 at 5:51 AM

    mine is here http://vampira2468.wordpress.com/2010/04/07/undead-classics/

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  8. jApril 7, 2010 at 6:04 AM

    Here is my pick:
    http://yaaddict.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  9. Jan von HarzApril 7, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    This one sounds like it will be worth the wait.

    I have a WoW with a twist today and hope everyone will stop by to check it out

    http://eatingyabooks.blogspot.com/2010/04/wow-with-twist.html

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  10. A Bookshelf MonstrosityApril 7, 2010 at 6:11 AM

    I'm a cookbook collector, too. Now if I would just use them more often :)

    My pick this week is Faithful Place by Tana French.

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  11. Tina's BlogApril 7, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    Another good one, Jill!
    Here's mine:
    http://booksaremything.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  12. Mary (Bookfan)April 7, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    Sounds like a good sister story - I've read a few lately and enjoyed them. I don't have a WoW pick this week.
    Time just got away from me. I'm trying to read my review books and get reviews written and scheduled before I have jury duty (next week).

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  13. Jen at Introverted ReaderApril 7, 2010 at 6:25 AM

    Oh, sisters. That can be a complicated relationship!

    Mine is at The Introverted Reader.

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  14. Kelly PeresApril 7, 2010 at 6:25 AM

    Sounds cool!!!

    My Waiting on Wednesday pick is Here

    Kelly
    Midnight Glance

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  15. Christina / Book AddictApril 7, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    That sounds interesting. I like the cover, too.

    Here's mine: http://bookaddictchris.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday-red-umbrella.html

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  16. VickiApril 7, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    Here's mine: http://rhiana-reads.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  17. MandaApril 7, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    Ooh love me a bit of forbidden love. Here's Mine :)

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  18. Christina TApril 7, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    This looks like a fantastic book! I will have to add it to my TBR list.

    Here is my WoW pick

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  19. Mel (He Followed Me Home)April 7, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    This looks really cute, I love the contrast in characters!

    Here's mine: http://hefollowedmehome.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday-april-7-2010.html

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  20. KristiApril 7, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    I know someone who would be perfect for your pick!

    Here is my WoW pick.

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  21. Manga ManiacApril 7, 2010 at 7:01 AM

    That is a new one for me :)

    Here is mine -

    http://www.mangamaniaccafe.com/?p=3875

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  22. KayeApril 7, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    Ooh, this sounds like a good one! My wow is here

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  23. Karissa EApril 7, 2010 at 7:28 AM

    I haven't heard of this one before. Sounds like it might be an interesting read.
    Here's mine!

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  24. JenniferApril 7, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    This one sounds intriguing!

    Mine is here.

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  25. tarynwandererApril 7, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    Sounds fun! I always wanted a sister. ;)

    My WoW pick is here!

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  26. Shelly BApril 7, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    Here is what I'm waiting on...

    http://writeforareader.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday-guardian-of-gate.html

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  27. Jacqueline C.April 7, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    Haven't heard of this one - good pick. Here's <a href="http://www.eclecticbooklover.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday-mockingbirds-by.html> my WoW</a>.

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  28. CarinaApril 7, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    Ooo, sounds fun! My pick is here.

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  29. Laurel-Rain SnowApril 7, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    Oh, this sounds intriguing...love that delicious looking cover and the idea of two very different sisters.

    Here's mine:

    http://chezraine.wordpress.com/2010/04/07/waiting-on-wednesday-4/

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  30. UnknownApril 7, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    It's my first WoW! I'm very excited to join.

    http://lilly-readingextravaganza.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday-astronomer-by.html

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  31. AlayneApril 7, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    This sounds really good, and the cover is gorgeous! My WOW is at The Crowded Leaf.

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  32. Leanna ElleApril 7, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    Here's my pick for this week. I'm really excited to read this one!

    http://daisychainbookreviews.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday-3-shadow-hills-by.html

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  33. CHRISTIEApril 7, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    Nice choice!

    Here is mine,

    http://thefictionenthusiast.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday-4.html

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  34. Sab H.April 7, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    Sounds interesting

    Mine's here!

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  35. UnknownApril 7, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    Sounds interesting! :)

    Here is mine: http://swordsforfighting.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday-5.html

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  36. AnonymousApril 7, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    This sounds really good, great pick!

    Here's mine.

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  37. Carin SiegfriedApril 7, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    Sounds excellent! I'll have to check out the reviews, as my TBR pile grows and grows, including this one...

    http://carolinebookbinder.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday-husband-and-wife.html

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  38. BookHoundsApril 7, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    That sounds like the perfect book for my sister, the cookbook collector!

    Here is mine
    http://maryinhb.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday-eternal-ones-by.html

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  39. Book Butterfly (Kim)April 7, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    Sounds great, here's mine!

    http://butterflybookreviews.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday-halo-by-alexandra.html

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  40. Debbie's World of BooksApril 7, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Here is my pick http://debbiesworldofbooks.com/2010/04/07/waiting-on-wednesday-firelight-by-sophie-jordan/

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  41. Kris (Voracious YAppetite)April 7, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    Sounds like it'll be a great read! Here's my WoW:

    http://www.rebloco.com/2010/04/07/waiting-on-wednesday-5/

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  42. joyh82April 7, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    Great WOW pick! Adding this to my list now. Here is mine.

    Books and Life

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  43. CrystalApril 7, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    I haven't heard of this one.

    Here's my WoW http://tinyurl.com/yjh387x

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  44. CassandraApril 7, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    My WoW is here.

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  45. LoriApril 7, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    I hope that when you get it, that it will meet your expectations and more. Here's mine [Click Here]

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  46. UnknownApril 7, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    My mom would adore that book!!! The story, I know, would really interest her. I love the author's name. It means "to make happy" in Spanish.

    Here's mine:
    http://tvandbookaddict.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday-jekel-loves-hyde.html

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  47. AnonymousApril 7, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Sounds interesting. Here is my WoW pick of the week.

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  48. Cackleberry HomesteadApril 7, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    This sounds good, I like these type of books where you see how the relationships and differences play out between siblings.

    Mine is here.

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  49. Jess F.April 7, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    That sounds something I might like .. thanks for the recommendation!

    Here's my pick: Something Like Fate

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  50. TashaApril 7, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    I've not heard of this before. Sounds interesting.
    Here's mine

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  51. Maria (Serpentine Library)April 7, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    Your WoW pick sounds very interesting.

    Look what I'm waiting for here.

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  52. LizzyApril 7, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    Sounds good! Here's mine: http://cornucopiaofreviews.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  53. Laurie TApril 7, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Sounds good! My pick is paranormal:
    http://readergirls.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday_07.html

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  54. Minding SpotApril 7, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    That sounds really good!!

    Here is mine:

    http://mindingspot.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  55. KathApril 7, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    Here's Bookworm Nations:

    http://bookwormnation.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  56. DarleneApril 7, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Great pick Jill! What a beautiful cover!

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  57. SaraApril 7, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    Sounds great!

    My WoW post:
    http://thehidingspot.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  58. Chantele SedgwickApril 7, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Sounds really good! Here's mine! http://alwayssomethingtoread.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  59. Little Miss Becky :)April 7, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    Sounds like an good read--I'm a bit of a cookbook collector myself!

    Here is my WoW pick for this week!

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  60. Today I ReadApril 7, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Haven't seen this one yet. I don't know if I'm totally sold on it though, but I do have to admit the title makes it sound interesting and I like the cover. I think I'll have to wait to see some reviews when it comes out.

    My WoW is finally online:
    Waiting on Wednesday: Men Are Obsolete. Utopia or ...?

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  61. CinnamonApril 7, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    I think that looks cute. Anything involving a used book store is bound to be great. ;)

    Here's mine.

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  62. EmilyApril 7, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    Here's what I'm waiting on this week:

    http://theninjalibrarian.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday-12.html

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  63. Book SakeApril 7, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    Looks like a good read.

    My WoW is at BookSake.

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  64. VioletApril 7, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    That sounds very interesting & I really like the cover.

    My WoW is here --> The Eager Readers

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  65. bermudaonionApril 7, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    I'd buy that one for the cover and title alone!

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  66. INCiDeNT (Kayleigh)April 7, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    Interesting. ;)

    My WoW is here.

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  67. Sara MApril 7, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    Here's mine: Stormwalker by Allyson James

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  68. KatyApril 7, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    Here's what I'm Waiting On today!

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  69. JackieApril 7, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    Neat WOW.. Here is mine http://jacaburintexas.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday-april-7th.html

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  70. Curling up by the FireApril 7, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    That sounds pretty interesting.

    Here's mine:
    http://curlingupbythefire.blogspot.com/

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  71. CathApril 7, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    I'm waiting for a BUNCH of chicklit: Jennifer Weiner, Emily Giffin, and Sophie Kinsella all have books coming out in 2010--just in time for summer!

    Cheers!

    -Connie @ Constance-Reader.com

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  72. AndreaApril 7, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    Here is my WoW

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  73. Gwendolyn B.April 7, 2010 at 9:04 PM

    I love collecting cookbooks - I wonder if any of mine are "rare." Your pick sounds like a fun read. Here's my pick.

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  74. Stacy at The Novel LifeApril 7, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    The Cookbook Collector sounds cool!

    I'm kind of late in the day, but how cool is it that Madeleine L'Engle's granddaughter has a book coming out?!?!
    http://anovelsource.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesday-waiting-on.html

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  75. AnonymousApril 7, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    I'm waiting on Beautiful Darkness

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  76. TeresaApril 7, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    This one sounds good. I'll have to check it out.

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  77. PamelaApril 7, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    "The Cookbook Collector" sounds good and the book cover is lovely.

    My selection is up at: http://reviews.sweetsoliloquies.com/?p=195

    (Creating my new book blog at http://reviews.sweetsoliloquies.com)

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  78. Jan von HarzApril 14, 2010 at 4:09 AM

    This sound like a very good book. I like the differences between the sisters (sounds like my sister and I).

    here's my WoW

    http://eatingyabooks.blogspot.com/2010/04/waiting-on-wednesdayshadow-hill-by.html

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