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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

"Waiting On" Wednesday: Light from a Distant Star


"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:

Light from a Distant Star
By Mary McGarry Morris
Publication Date: September 13

From Library Journal:

With her father’s business in trouble and her mother now working, 13-year-old Nellie is the determined caretaker of her little brother. The adults she does encounter, like the thuggish guy who works at her grandfather’s junkyard and the stripper who rents an apartment at the back of the house, upend her life further. Then, a moment of violence lands Nellie in court as witness, where no one believes the awful truth she’s trying to relay. As evidenced by her many novels, from National Book Award nominee Vanished to Oprah pick Songs in Ordinary Time, Morris excels at family dramas with dark and tingly psychological twists.


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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49 comments:

  1. S (Book Purring)May 4, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    I'm not familiar with this book but that's such a pretty cover!

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  2. June GMay 4, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Never read this author, but I like the edginess of this story.

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  3. CarissaMay 4, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Interesting pick this week!

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  4. UnknownMay 4, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    That cover is so pretty!

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  5. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    I've never heard of the title or the author but thanks for sharing.

    -Mocha from A Cupcake and a Latte.

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  6. Jess (Gone with the Words)May 4, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Oops. Linked twice. :\ Once with the incorrect title. Sorry about that!!

    This books sounds dark! Adding it to my wishlist! Thanks!

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  7. YasMay 4, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    this looks like such a wonderful read! and oh... the cover is just so pretty! thanks for sharing!

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  8. Lea ChristineMay 4, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Wow, this sounds pretty deep :) Sounds like a book worth waiting for!

    Lea @ LC's Adventures in Libraryland

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  9. Lori @ Romancing the Dark SideMay 4, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    The cover seems too pretty for a dark and suspenseful read!

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  10. Obsession with BooksMay 4, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    A great choice this week :)

    http://obsessionwithbooks.blogspot.com

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  11. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    It's been a long time since I've seen that author's name. I'm interested in the book though - intriguing summary.

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  12. MysteriousroseMay 4, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    I have not heard of this book but it sounds very interesting and I like the cover.
    Thank you for sharing.

    Have a great Wednesday everyone:-)

    Mysteriousbooks

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  13. The Crooked BookshelfMay 4, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Really want to read this book. A 13 year old in court.. Wow!

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  14. Jan von HarzMay 4, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    Oh his sounds like a book I would love to read. Love a good mystery and family drama, plus the protagonist is a young adult. Great pick!

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  15. MardelMay 4, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    I'm waiting for a new steampunk series by Christine Cody - aka Chris Marie Green. It seems like it's going to be a good series. Western steampunk and vampires. :)

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  16. Karis JacobsteinMay 4, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    This sounds great! Adding to my TBR right now.

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  17. CarinaMay 4, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    I haven't heard of this one, but it sounds really interesting. Thanks for sharing!

    Carina

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  18. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Seems a great book. Thanks for sharing!

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  19. AnneMay 4, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    I have never heard of this book before, it looks like a really interesting read. Thanks for posting about it!

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  20. MiaMay 4, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Haven't heard of the book,so thanks for sharing.New follower here.Would love to see you at my blog.I really like your WOW idea.Thanks for hosting it.
    Mia
    http://bookaholic5.blogspot.com

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  21. Sally@Always Lost in StoriesMay 4, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Looks great. I love the cover

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  22. Greta is ErikasbuddyMay 4, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    That book sounds awesome!!!

    Here's my pick:
    http://paranormalwastelands.blogspot.com/2011/05/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  23. bermudaonionMay 4, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    I bet that one's fabulous!!

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  24. Jessica L. TateMay 4, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Sounds interesting! ^_^

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  25. Laurel-Rain SnowMay 4, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    This one sounds really good! It's going on my wish list....

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  26. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    This looks really good, thanks for sharing!

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  27. TristanMay 4, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    This has a really nice cover, sound like one of those books that have you sobbing a lot ;)

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  28. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    You always have books I've never heard of. I love that :-)

    My WOW

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  29. KristiMay 4, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    This one sounds really good. I haven't read anything by this author - but am going to need to add her to my list!

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  30. SarahMay 4, 2011 at 8:30 AM

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  31. SarahMay 4, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    That book sounds really interesting and I love the cover!

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  32. JoyTTWorldMay 4, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    this book sounds super interesting, great WOW!

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  33. MeMay 4, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Great pick! Love the title...anything with Star in it I love:) Here's mine this week...it's been a while...too long! http://lipglossandliterature.blogspot.com/2011/05/waiting-on-wednesday-maine-by-j.html

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  34. Alyssa (Hesperia Loves Books)May 4, 2011 at 9:03 AM

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  35. Alyssa (Hesperia Loves Books)May 4, 2011 at 9:06 AM

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  36. Alyssa (Hesperia Loves Books)May 4, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Love the cover of your choice!

    Here is the link to my mine.

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  37. joyh82May 4, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Great pick sounds interesting!
    Have a great week reading ;)
    Joy at Books and Life

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  38. Novella VialliMay 4, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Here is the link to mine:
    http://diaryofacambridgestudent.wordpress.com/2011/05/04/waiting-on-wednesday-2/

    Check it out. Plus i've never heard of this book.

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  39. CheyenneMay 4, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I've never heard of this before, but it sounds good!

    Chey @ The Chey Show

    http://thecheyshow.blogspot.com/2011/05/waiting-on-wednesday-may-4.html

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  40. bookworm1494May 4, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Never heard of your WOW before,

    Heres my WOW:
    http://thebookblogexperience.blogspot.com/2011/05/waiting-on-wenesday-7.html

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  41. Lauren May 4, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    I have never heard of the book you picked before, but it sounds wonderful and the cover is gorgeous! It's going on my (neverending) 'to read' list now.

    Also thank you for hosting a great blog meme, I posted my very first "Waiting On" Wednesday today!

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  42. ShelaghMay 4, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    This is my first time participating in WoW - but it's a great idea and a fun way to hear about new books and authors.

    Thanks for hosting it Jill.

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  43. JimMay 4, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Looks great!

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  44. KateMay 4, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    This is my first time participating. Thanks for hosting Jill! I love to look at waiting on wednesday's every week.

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  45. Mariana SMay 4, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Looks interesting, the cover is nice ^^

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  46. bookchewerMay 4, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Cool pick this week! :)

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  47. kaye (paper reader)May 5, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    The title along is something that would catch me, but the flap would probably keep me. It's good that there are books discussing themes like this.

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  48. AngelaJune 1, 2011 at 11:08 AM

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  49. AngelaJune 15, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Though that book isn't in my usual genres it does sound interesting.

    My WOW: http://easternsunset-reads.blogspot.com/2011/06/waiting-on-wednesday_15.html

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