Wednesday, February 23, 2011

"Waiting On" Wednesday: A Small Hotel

"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:

A Small Hotel
By Robert Olen Butler
Publication Date: July 5

From Amazon:

Set in contemporary New Orleans but working its way back in time, A Small Hotel chronicles the relationship between Michael and Kelly Hays, who have decided to separate after 24 years of marriage. The book begins on the day that the Hays are to finalize their divorce. Kelly is due to be in court, but instead she drives from her home in Pensacola, Florida, across the panhandle to New Orleans and checks into Room 303 at the Olivier House in the city’s French Quarter—the hotel where she and Michael fell in love some 25 years earlier and where she now finds herself about to make a decision that will forever affect her, Michael, and their 19-year-old daughter, Samantha.

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

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36 comments:

June G said...

Never heard of this. You always come up with something unique!

Aleetha said...

Another new book for me.

Sally said...

Ooooh I like the sound of your waiting on Wednesday pick.
Sally.

Mandy said...

I haven't heard of this book before. Sounds pretty interesting, though. ^^

Don't Sleep, Read said...

Neat pick!

Anonymous said...

This book sounds interesting, first time I've heart about it.

Jan von Harz said...

The decision sounds quite ominous, I like it!

Tina's Blog said...

This one looks good. The author is one I've never heard of.

(Diane) Bibliophile By the Sea said...

I've loved most any book I've read that takes place in a hotel. Great pick.

Christina T said...

That sounds like a fantastic book! Great pick!

Majanka said...

I've never heard of this novel before, but the cover looks gorgeous and the summary sounds pretty interesting. Great pick!

Laurel-Rain Snow said...

Wow, you find such intriguing books...I hadn't heard of this one, but it sounds really good.

Thanks for sharing.

Book Sake said...

I like the sound of this one, I'm a sucker for books that take place in my home town as well!

Shonda said...

You always find great titles for Waiting on Wed.

Christy @ TheReaderBee said...

Another great pick!! Thanks for hosting!

Deea said...

Oh, you always bring new interesting books in the spotlight. Nice one, I love the cover!
I have City of Fallen Angels and Wither for my WoW today, I already posted the link!;)
Thanks!
xoxo

Kaye said...

I haven't hear of this author but that is one of the best things aboutWoW - we can find new to us authors and books that sound interesting.

TheBookGirl said...

This sounds wonderful...too bad we have to wait until July!

Arianna said...

This is my first Waiting on Wednesday. Love it!

bermudaonion said...

Hm, I'm curious about Kelly's decision.

Unknown said...

Seriously looks like a great book....nice pick.

joyh82 said...

Great pick, I love books set in New Orleans. Have fun reading!
Joy at Books and Life

Jess (Gone with the Words) said...

That sounds so sad! :( I fear I would be in tears with this book...lol. Nice pick!

Hope you get a chance to stop by Gone with the Words and check out what I'm Waiting On this Wednesday!!

Lisbeth said...

Sounds like a great pick!

Unknown said...

Hi! I accidentally posted the wrong link in the widget.. the second link is the correct one.. can you delete the first one please? Thanks!

Love your WoW!

Lacey Weatherford said...

The sounds like a very interesting premise for sure!

Joyce said...

Sounds interesting!

lulilut said...

I hope you enjoy your book!

Cait said...

Posted my first *ever* WoW today!

Gwendolyn B. said...

I've seen enough divorces to know that there's no guessing what she will decide! Lovely cover.

Anonymous said...

New Orleans and the haunting cover...love it!

Jen at Introverted Reader said...

I recently saw this mentioned somewhere. It sounds good!

Maddz said...

I did a post! For City Of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare. http://maddzslightlybookish.blogspot.com/2011/02/waiting-on-wednesday-5-signed-city-of.html

-Maddz

Niecole said...

Thanks for the great book

Come say hi any time!!!!

Niecole said...

I can't link on the linky so please check me out here:

http://fantasmagoriese.blogspot.com/2011/03/waiting-on-wednesday.html
This is my YA WOW

And here is my crime novel type:
http://truefictioncrime.blogspot.com/2011/03/waiting-on-wednesday.html

Gina @ My Precious said...

I like the cover and the setting, but the premise sets up too much like romantic fiction. I'm a bit scared off by that....