Wednesday, August 3, 2011

"Waiting On" Wednesday: 150 Pounds


"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:

150 Pounds
By Kate Rockland
Publication Date: January 17

From the publisher:

A smartly written novel of two women starting at opposite ends of the scale—and finding compromise and friendship in their journey towards 150 pounds. In the fast-paced life of blogging, two women stand out: Alexis Allbright, of Skinny Chick, and Shoshana Weiner, who writes Fat and Fabulous. Both have over five million loyal readers. Both are hungry for success. But the similarities stop there. When both appear as panelists on a popular talk show, their lives intersect in ways neither could have imagined. 


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! 

54 comments:

Anonymous said...

Interesting prose and kudos on the blogging reference =)

Here's my WOW: http://mochalattereads.blogspot.com/2011/08/waiting-on-wednesday17.html

Rebecca said...

This looks like it could be fun to read.

Unknown said...

Interesting premise. I like how the cupcakes signify the opposite sides of the scale. I hope you enjoy it when you read it. :)

mfay2 said...

This book sounds like it will be a funny read. Blogging? That's so cool.

June G said...

Since I'm a sugar addict and always trying to lose weight, this sounds like a must-read...lol...

Michael @ The Bookshelf Review said...

I love doing WoW each week, such an awesome idea. This weeks book I really can't wait for and it comes out soon. =]

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Anonymous said...

Looks like a good read! :D This is my second time doing a WoW. Yay!! :] Thanks so much for making this fun meme!

CHRISTIE said...

Your pick sounds interesting. Thanks for hosting!

Mari - Escape In A Book said...

This book looks like much fun, but serious at the same time :)

Unknown said...

Hmm that looks like a very interesting read! Love the cover.

Lalaine said...

awesome book!
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Anonymous said...

Sounds like an interesting tale.

(Diane) Bibliophile By the Sea said...

Jill, we each selected a book with "weight issues" for one of the characters...LOL

Shonda said...

This looks promising! And I love the cover. Will definitely look for this one next year.

Jessica Lawlor said...

This sounds SO good! I'm really into reading health/fitness/weight loss blogs right now, so it will be interesting to see that world play out in a novel. Great pick!

Frances said...

What an interesting pick! It is a must read!

My WoW: http://alaskanbookcafe.blogspot.com

Sarah said...

Sounds kind of interesting. Not really into chick lit, but still sounds kinda cool. :]

Here's my WoW for this week.

♥ Sarah

Grace at Feeding My Book Addiction said...

I like your pick this week. I'm going to add it to my list. Thanks for the recommendation!

Here’s my Waiting on Wednesday!

Dani @ Refracted Light said...

Hmmm...this sounds like an interesting premise. Sounds like something they'd turn into a movie. :)

Jennifer G. said...

This sounds really interesting! Great pick!

bermudaonion said...

What a unique storyline!

Sherre said...

This looks like a good book to read. This is my first week doing WoW (and only my second day blogging) *cheers* and im looking forward to continuing it.

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

KristinCanRead said...

That sounds really interesting. I'll have to add that to my list. My Waiting on Wednesday Post!

AliyaPM said...

Huh, that sounds interesting.
I'm loving WoW. I'm adding so many new books to my list every week. Thanks so much for hosting it!

Hannah said...

Great pick--thanks for sharing!

mrs_laura_koehler said...

Wow this sounds great. I will have to check it out.

Anonymous said...

This book sounds really interesting. I love that so many books are coming from/inspired by blogging. This book sounds fun and totally funny.

Unknown said...

Sounds like an interesting book. Thanks for hosting, & sharing.

Kimberly said...

That book sounds really interesting. I'll have to put it on my TBB list.

Here's my WOW pick :)

Kat
Wit and Sin

Drowning In Books said...

Heard acouple things about this book! Sounds good :)

My WoW @ http://drowing-in-books.blogspot.com/

thepamjelly said...

Sounds like a good read!

Here's my WoW

Rabbit said...

This sounds like a good read! Feel free to check out my WoW here.

Rumana @ Relook the Book

Unknown said...

This sounds like it will be really good. Heck... I'm on the road to 150 too!! Great pick this week!

joyh82 said...

This title looks really good and includes a favorite topic of mine blogging :)

Unknown said...

Sounds good!
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AsianCocoa said...

This one sounds like an interesting and fun read.

bookworm1494 said...

this sounds like an interesting read, but looks like a fun book!

I hope you like it!


Here's my WOW:
click here

Anonymous said...

Great choice, sounds good.

Carrie at In the Hammock Blog said...

I like that this is about bloggers!!

Tiffany said...

looks cool:)

Louisa @ Words I Write Crazy said...

Sounds like an interesting book! I like it!

Unknown said...

Hi! This is my first WoW. This book sounds interesting, especially since I'm losing weight myself.
Cana
http://placeofreeds.blogspot.com/

Jim said...

Looks cool! I love doing WoW.

http://yayeahyeah.blogspot.com/2011/08/waiting-on-wednesday-second-chance.html

Cassandra @ Book & Movie Dimension a Blog said...

Love waiting on Wednesday!

Cassandra @ Book & Movie Dimension (http://bmdimension.blogspot.com/)

Kristen said...

Thanks for the awesome meme!!!

My WoW: http://the-crc.blogspot.com/2011/08/waiting-on-wednesday.html

Pawing Through Books said...

This is something different from what I normally read, but it sounds interesting!

Peggy @ Pawing Through Books

Unknown said...

thank you for stopping by my blog and having me as a part of your hop!

Interesting pick :)

DT said...

I think that sounds like a really good book. I like the cover art. Weight loss is such a huge issue that it is nice to have books about it by real women.

DT said...

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Sounds like a great book. I'd love to be 150!

Marie Cloutier said...

that sounds cute! :-) I like the cupcake cover.

Sahina said...

This is my first time! :)

Novella Vialli said...

I still haven't figured out this new linky system. Here is my WoW!

http://diaryofacambridgestudent.wordpress.com/2011/08/10/waiting-on-wednesday-10/

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