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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

"Waiting On" Wednesday: An Available Man

"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:

An Available Man
By Hilma Wolitzer
Publication Date: January 24

From Amazon:

When Edward Schuyler, a modest and bookish 62-year-old science teacher, is widowed, he finds himself ambushed by female attention. The problem is that Edward doesn’t feel available. He’s still mourning his beloved wife, Bee, and prefers solitude and the familiar routine of work, gardening, and bird-watching. But then his stepchildren surprise him by placing a personal ad in The New York Review of Books on his behalf. Soon the letters flood in, and Edward is torn between his loyalty to Bee’s memory and his growing longing for connection. Gradually, reluctantly, he begins dating, and his encounters are variously startling, comical, and sad. Just when Edward thinks he has the game figured out, a chance meeting proves that love always arrives when it’s least expected.


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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64 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Great pick but it doesn't sound like my kind of read.
    My W.O.W: http://mochalattereads.blogspot.com/2011/08/waiting-on-wednesday19.html

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  2. mfay2August 17, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    The summary sounds really really sweet. Awww.

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  3. June GAugust 17, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    This sounds good, but I'd like to see Edward be around 42 instead of 62...lol...Very interesting selection this week! *wagging eyebrows* Lol...ha ha ha...

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  4. AliyaPMAugust 17, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Hah, that sounds cute. :)

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  5. Michael @ The Bookshelf ReviewAugust 17, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    That book sounds interesting. =]
    Here is what I am waiting for:
    http://thebookshelfreview.blogspot.com/2011/08/waiting-on-wednesday5-fateful-by.html

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  6. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    That sounds like such a sweet book; a very interesting choice.

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  7. Mari - Escape In A BookAugust 17, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Wonderful choice! This sounds both sweet and sad.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Aw. That sounds good, although probably not something I'd read right away.

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  9. Jan von HarzAugust 17, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    I really love the sound of this one since I am both a teacher and 60 myself and have had a few interesting dates like this character. Great pick!

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  10. LalaineAugust 17, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    Awesome pick! Thanks for this meme.

    Here is my WOW. everyone's welcome to check it out!

    LALAINE'S FICBOOKREVIEWS

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  11. Amy @ Happily Reading Ever AfterAugust 17, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    I just left a link to my first W.O.W.

    http://booksandcollege.blogspot.com/2011/08/waiting-on-wednesday-1.html

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  12. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaAugust 17, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Jill, this sounds like a really good pick! Thanks for bringing it to our attention.

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  13. SarahAugust 17, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Sounds like a really sweet book.

    Here's my WoW for this week.

    ♥ Sarah

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  14. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Thanks for alerting me to watch for this! I've read more of Meg Wolitzer (Hilma Wolitzer's daughter, I believe) but I'll be looking for An Available Man when it comes out.

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  15. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Original pick. Thank you for hosting.

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  16. TaylorAugust 17, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    This sounds like a fun read, I'll have to add it to my TBR list! :)

    Here's my WOW post: http://thoughts-of-an-endless-dreamer.blogspot.com/2011/08/waiting-on-wednesday-18.html

    <3
    Taylor

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  17. Kim@Time2ReadAugust 17, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Sounds interesting, but I'm going to wait for a review before I add it to my list. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Jennifer G.August 17, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    This sounds like a really sweet book. :)

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  19. Marty ShawAugust 17, 2011 at 7:31 AM

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  20. JenniferAugust 17, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    It's not what I usually go for (sounds like it might be a little sad), but I'll be keeping an eye open for what others say about it.

    Our W.O.W.

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  21. SherreAugust 17, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Nice pick, it sounds sweet. I may try it My WOW is

    http://beckonedbybooks.blogspot.com/2011/08/waiting-on-wednesday-shatter-me.html

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  22. bermudaonionAugust 17, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    The book sounds sweet, but I'm not sure it's the right book for me right now.

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  23. Karis JacobsteinAugust 17, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Sounds uplifting. I may give it a go.

    http://yalitwit.blogspot.com/2011/08/www-11-and-waiting-on-wednesday-august.html

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  24. AmyAugust 17, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Sounds interesting! Thanks for posting.

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  25. Laurel-Rain SnowAugust 17, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I have read something by this author, but cannot remember what...I'm going to check this one out, though, as it sounds like the kind of book I love.

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  26. HannahAugust 17, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Thanks for mentioning this book--I've written it down as a possibility for my book club. Happy reading!

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  27. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    It's never too late for love! Sounds like a very good book!

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  28. Lisa (Reading to the Moon)August 17, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    That sounds really sweet. My WoW is HERE

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  29. joyh82August 17, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Great pick, I don't usually read books told from the man's point of view.

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  30. Gina @ My PreciousAugust 17, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Sounds like a really interesting premise. I'm sure this sort of situation occurs quite a bit in real life. A 62 year old man, just getting back into the dating game would make for a great read.

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  31. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    That book sounds so sweet and funny. Totally unexpected, that's for sure.

    Megan @ Read It, See It

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  32. RabbitAugust 17, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    This sounds cute! Feel free to check out my WoW here.

    Rumana @ Relook the Book

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  33. Summer EdwardAugust 17, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Have seen this meme all over the place. My first time participating. Happy Wednesday everyone!

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  34. Mimi ValentineAugust 17, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    That book sounds so cute! I always wish that my grandma would start dating again because she's always alone at home, but she just says, "I don't need a man." And I love her for it! :)

    Here's my WOW! And there's still time to enter my 100 Followers Giveaway if you want! :)

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  35. LeslieAugust 17, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Thanks for putting this together every week. My pick is The Postmortal - Working for the Mandroid

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  36. Justin941August 17, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Interesting choice. Not sure if it's a book I would actually read but it does sound pretty unique.

    My pick for this week:

    http://justin941bookblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/waiting-on-wednesday-possess-by.html

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  37. Jenna and AshleyAugust 17, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Sounds sad! I don't know if it's my kind of read but it would be interesting. I always see this meme but this is my first time posting one:)

    -Jenna
    http://fansoffiction.blogspot.com/2011/08/waiting-on-wednesday-crossed.html

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  38. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    I don't normally gravitate towards adult books, but this one sounds really good. I think I'm going to have to check it out.

    BTW these people on here link up super FAST to your posts! :0)

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  39. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Interesting to see a female author write a book from a man's perspective! Looks like a heartwarming read.

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  40. Just miss cAugust 17, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Added my link.

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  41. Just miss cAugust 17, 2011 at 11:39 AM

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  42. Just miss cAugust 17, 2011 at 11:39 AM

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  43. PaigeAugust 17, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Sounds awesome!

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  44. SkyAugust 17, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Summary sounds sweet!

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  45. Natalia BelikovAugust 17, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Check my WoW! http://dazzlingreads.blogspot.com/2011/08/waiting-on-wednesday_17.html

    I love your pick btw =9 yey!

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  46. Lenasledgeblog.comAugust 17, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Sounds like an endearing story. Nice selection.

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  47. MauriceonbooksAugust 17, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I had the pleasure of hearing Luis speak at Miami Book Fair a couple of years ago. He is amazing. This new novel will be awesome.

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  48. Michelle @ Much Loved BooksAugust 17, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Doesn't sound like my type of book but I am sure others will like it :D

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  49. lulilutAugust 17, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Your pick sounds very bittersweet.

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  50. Justin941August 17, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Appreciate your comment on my WoW post, Jill. :) I will try and do it every week, it's fun to see all the different books people pick.

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  51. DawnAugust 17, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Unusual selection, and probably not one I would find while browsing the shelves at the bookstore.

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  52. GoldiloxAugust 17, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Hello! I'm all linked up! :)

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  53. Natalia BelikovAugust 17, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    I made a mistake when I published first my WoW! lol! I put the old URL from last week's WoW!! that's why people keeps commenting in that one lol!!! now this post contains the right one =D I posted again my WOW lol!!

    http://dazzlingreads.blogspot.com/2011/08/waiting-on-wednesday_17.html

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  54. Molli @ Once Upon a PrologueAugust 17, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Jill, you always find the most interesting books. This one is no exception!

    http://onceuponaprologue.blogspot.com/2011/08/waiting-on-wednesday-11-shatter-me-by.html

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  55. SimoneAugust 17, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Sounds like an interesting dynamic and dilemma for the MC

    My pick

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  56. Kristin AragonAugust 17, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Thanks for hosting this superfun meme! I have really enjoyed my first one. And thanks for stopping by Better Read Than Dead

    Kristin

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  57. SQTAugust 18, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    I made the mistake of posting the wrong link too. Got last week's link up again.

    I mean to link to "Awakenings" by Edward Lazzellari.
    http://sqt-fantasy-sci-fi-girl.blogspot.com/2011/08/waiting-on-wednesday_17.html

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  58. Vampyre Gurls Book Club BlogAugust 18, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    I had a lot of fun doing my first WOW, thank you for such a cool meme :)
    I got sum cool new followers, am following a few new blogs & have more books added to my ever growing list of TBR's *groans* (in a good way..lolz)
    Thanx again everyone & Breaking The Spine
    Here is my Vampyre Gurls Book Clubs 1st ever WOW

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  59. KatrinaAugust 23, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Your pick sounds interesting :)

    Here's mine:
    http://novelnonsense.blogspot.com/2011/08/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  60. Book Crook LizaAugust 24, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    http://bookcrookliza.blogspot.com/2011/08/waiting-on-wednesday-1.html

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  61. joyh82August 24, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Sounds like a great book discussion title. I hope you enjoy it!

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  62. KristenSeptember 5, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Finally back from vacation and I keep forgetting to link to my posts! Ah well. At least I have a few weeks' worth of your WOW posts to make my way through, smiling all the while (and this one in particular sounds great).

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