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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

"Waiting On" Wednesday: Silver Sparrow

"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:

Silver Sparrow
By Tayari Jones
Publication Date: May 31

From Amazon:

Set in a middle-class neighborhood in Atlanta in the 1980s, this novel revolves around James Witherspoon’s two families—the public one and the secret one. When the daughters from each family meet and form a friendship, only one of them knows they are sisters. It is a relationship destined to explode when secrets are revealed and illusions shattered. As Jones explores the backstories of her rich yet flawed characters—the father, the two mothers, the grandmother, and the uncle—she also reveals the joy, as well as the destruction, they brought to one another’s lives.

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

Want to participate? Grab the logo, post your own WoW entry on your blog, and leave your link below!


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52 comments:

  1. CarissaFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Oh wow! This one sounds fascinating. I LOVE a good secret. Nice pick!

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  2. June GFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    I'd like to be a fly on the wall for this one! Love the premise. Excellent choice this week!

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  3. La ToyaFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Wow this sounds like an awesome read!! I haven't read a good drama in a while.

    ~Lah @ LazyGirl Reads

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  4. AleethaFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Novel with family relation inside always sounds good to me
    The cover is nice

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  5. Alice WhiteFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    i love the cover, nice pick

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  6. Mari - Escape In A BookFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Oh, I like the sound of this one! Reminds me of an episode of CSI even though I hope, for the characters sake, that the situation here is a little bit different :)

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  7. JulieFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Cool cover! I'd love to try reading some literary fiction. The cover is really striking on the Silver Sparrow. I've been interested in The Weird Sisters. Are you enjoying it?

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  8. BLHmistressFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    I hadn't heard of this one but sounds great, love a good book about secrets and how and if they come out.

    Our WOW

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  9. Ashley @ Bookaholics AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Sounds interesting. I like the cover.

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  10. Jan von HarzFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Now that is a secret, two families. This sounds like it will be somewhat of an explosive read. Great pick!

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  11. JamieFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Sounds very interesting. Great pick :)

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  12. AleksandraFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    Sounds interesting :)

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  13. SallyFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    Silver Sparrow sounds like a good book, very interesting.
    Sally.

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  14. MarrionFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    Nice! I love it! New follower too! Happy reading! Here's my very first WoW

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Sounds like a great read!

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  16. Curling up by the FireFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    I would really like to read this one. Family relationships are always fascinating.

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  17. writer girlFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    thanks for hosting this lovely meme. the book sounds really interesting... btw, I'm a new subscriber. have a nice day :)

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  18. ShondaFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Great pick this week. I'm adding this title to my list.

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  19. ButterFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    loving the cover! a good pick as always :)

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  20. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    This sounds goo, and in some ways it makes me think of the Good Daughters; Joyce Maynard which I loved.

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  21. Chloe BookloverFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Thanks!

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  22. Jess (Gone with the Words)February 2, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Ooooh! This book sounds like it's going to be a great, emotional read! Definitely adding it to my May Wishlist!

    Here is my WoW :)

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  23. nomadreaderFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    I love Tayari Jones! That one sounds fabulous too!

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  24. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Hmm lots of good books in the WoW this week! My to-read list is becoming ridiculous! So little time and so many books that I want to read! Happy Wednesday everyone!

    Sonette @ Bookworm Blog

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  25. MeFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Another fantastic pick! I'm so excited every Wednesday to wake up and see a new book that's being released soon...thanks for hosting! Check out what I'm waiting on this week...it's a good one about love and second chances...don't we all deserve one?

    http://lipglossandliterature.blogspot.com/2011/02/waiting-on-wednesday-emily-and-einstein.html

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  26. AislynnFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Sounds intriging!!

    Aislynn
    Knit Purl Stitch Read & Cook

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  27. DeeaFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Well this seems to be something different from what I use to read, but very interesting nonetheless. And I like the cover!

    My WoW
    xoxo

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  28. Tina's BlogFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I just saw this one yesterday on Goodreads...it's on my list!

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  29. ZoeFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    This one sounds very inticing. Great pick!!

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  30. joyh82February 2, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Those sneaky men!! Great pick!
    Joy at Books and Life

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  31. Stephanie H.February 2, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Chose Bumped for my post this week :) Also asking for advice on what books to purchase from amazon today (in my post) if anyone is interested in throwing out suggestions! I'm considering Across the Universe and Delirium.

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Woah, that book sounds like a lot of drama...I LOVE it! I may have to check this one out!

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  33. DJLFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Wow, that sounds like a good and mysterious book! The cover is very lovely too, simply beautiful. :)

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  34. bermudaonionFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Sounds good to me - I love that it's set in Atlanta.

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  35. Truly BookishFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Great cover and it sounds really interesting! Great choice!
    NC
    Truly Bookish

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  36. LianaFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    wow sounds complicate. :)

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  37. KarenFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Very interesting for my future book pile.

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Wow, that reminds me of a juicy soap opera! Might just have to add that to my to be read...

    Somer @ A Bird's Eye Review

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  39. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Hi Jill,
    I am new to your WOW and I am part of a different WOW. We do it a little differently and I thought I would hop along with you and see if we could hop together!
    Brenda

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  40. ScarlettFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    This is my first time doing this meme. Great idea! There are so many awesome books out there!

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  41. SaraFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    That looks awesome

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  42. Lisa @ Lost in LiteratureFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Looks good! Great pick!

    Lisa @ Lost in Literature

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  43. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    great pic, can't wait to read it.

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  44. Megan BFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Havent even heard of your pick before! Great WoW!!

    Megan @ A Cover Lover

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  45. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    This sounds awesome, very intriguing!! :)

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  46. LisbethFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    sound really good! its definitly on my wishlist.

    Happy reading!
    My WOW:
    http://tbgreviews.blogspot.com/2011/02/waiting-on-wednesday-2.html

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  47. lulilutFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    This could get awkward!
    I like the cover.

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  48. Lisa MandinaFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Thanks for sharing this one, I can see how easy it will be to hand sell it to customers at the bookstore I work at.

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  49. Meghan @ Books and a Cup of TeaFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Thank you for hosting this! This is the first one I've participated in and I really like this idea.

    That book sounds very interesting and I will be adding it to my to-read list!

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  50. EmFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    I love the cover of your pick for this week and it sounds really interesting. Will have to look into it!

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  51. Kristi The Book FaeryFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    This is going on my tbr list. I love recommendations like this. So often I blow past books that I would probably love but just don't notice them.

    Thanks for the tip and I hope I leave one that is just as good and just as rare. Meaning, not on everyones time clock! :o]

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  52. Lyssa AnneMarch 30, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Sounds like a good book. Thanks for letting me know about it.

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