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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

"Waiting On" Wednesday: The Underside of Joy

"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:

The Underside of Joy
By Seré Prince Halverson
Publication Date: January 17

From Amazon:


To Ella Beene, happiness means living in the northern California river town of Elbow with her husband, Joe, and his two young children. Yet one summer day Joe breaks his own rule--never turn your back on the ocean--and a sleeper wave strikes him down, drowning not only the man but his many secrets.

For three years, Ella has been the only mother the kids have known and has believed that their biological mother, Paige, abandoned them. But when Paige shows up at the funeral, intent on reclaiming the children, Ella soon realizes there may be more to Paige and Joe's story. 

The Underside of Joy is not a fairy-tale version of stepmotherhood pitting good Ella against evil Paige, but an exploration of the complex relationship of two mothers.


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

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73 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    The cover for Underside of Joy is beautiful!

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  2. Natalia BelikovSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:02 AM

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Pretty cover and it sounds like an emotional read. Great choice!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Such a beautiful cover. I haven't heard of this until now. Thanks for the introduction.

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  5. UnknownSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Wow, this book sounds like a great family drama. And I love that title. I'm adding it to my list!

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  6. June GSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    I love the title and it sounds really good!

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  7. Natalia BelikovSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    this one sounds intense!!

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  8. Michael @ The Bookshelf ReviewSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Interesting book choice, sounds like a really good book. =]
    Here is my WoW this week.
    http://thebookshelfreview.blogspot.com/2011/09/waiting-on-wednesday10-insurgent-by.html

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  9. mfay2September 21, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    I thought it will be like a dramatic book, but it sounds more like a sad one, doesn't it?

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  10. Debra's Book CafeSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Fantastic WoW this week, I am definately adding this to my wish list... My wow for this week is here -

    Debra's Book Cafe

    Best wishes

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  11. EmmaSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    This sounds like a great book, probably really emotional. Great choice.

    Check out my WOW here.

    Emma @ LostinaYAbook

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  12. Jan von HarzSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Based on the title and then the summary it sounds as if perhaps the MC has been raising her dead husbands children with another women. Could be interesting.

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  13. Tina's BlogSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    This one sounds good - and maybe a little suspenseful.

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  14. UnknownSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Eeek. I accidentally put the title of my post instead of my name/blog!! I'm sorry, my brain's kinda fried already from too much school work.

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  15. Mimi ValentineSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    That book sounds so sweet and touching! I love that it contrasts step-mothers against fairy tales (because step-parents aren't evil at all!) and I just adore the cover! It's so simple and pretty! :)

    Here's my WOW! And you can enter my 300 Followers Giveaway if you haven't already!

    Another amazing pick for another amazing Wednesday, Jill! :)

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  16. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    This one is on my wish list as well Jill; it sounds like a winner.

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    I haven't heard about it but like Mimi said, it sounds like it's sweet and touching story! Also pretty cover!

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  18. Sana DeenSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Underside joy looks good sounds great as well! i picked fever by lauren de stefano http://thebooksisterhood.blogspot.com/

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  19. Aeicha @ Word SpelunkingSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    This sounds like a really emotional book. The synopsis definitely has me intrigued!
    Thanks for sharing.

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    I can't wait to post my first waiting for Wednesday!

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  21. Laurel-Rain SnowSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Oh, another good one, Jill! Thanks for sharing....

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  22. UnknownSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Seems like an interesting read. I love the title and the cover!

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  23. bermudaonionSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    I love explorations of relationships! This sounds good to me!

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  24. apple blossomSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    thanks for the linky your book that you are waiting on sounds good

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  25. Becca @ Nawanda FilesSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Wow, that book sounds really intriguing. I like that they said it was more complex than it seemed. It definitely sounds like I'll cry if I read it.

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  26. UnknownSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Thanks for the intro sounds like one to look out for :)

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  27. ShariSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    This sounds potentially heartbreaking. It's not what I usually read but I think I might add it to my tbr anyway.

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  28. Anna @ Literary ExplorationSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    This sounds like a pretty interesting read. The cover is definitely really nice :)

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  29. AmySeptember 21, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    This book sounds interesting!

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  30. Pawing Through BooksSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I haven't heard of this one, but it looks good! Nice pick.

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  31. Cackleberry HomesteadSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    You always manage to come up with the most amazing books for WoW! This one is definitely going on my list, though it sounds like a tough read in a heart-rending way. I like those type of books though. Thanks for sharing.

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  32. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    what a gorgeous cover. great pick!

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  33. MariaSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    The Underside of Joy sounds interesting and is probably going to be a tearjerker....thanks for highlighting it.

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  34. UnknownSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    This looks like an amazing book!

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  35. SusanSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Beautiful choice. Sounds like a tear-jerker for us moms!

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  36. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    This sounds captivating.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/09/waiting-on-wednesday_21.html

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  37. KristenSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    This sounds like a really interesting book! Great pick!

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  38. nomadreaderSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I'm eagerly awaiting this one too!

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  39. AnkiSeptember 21, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Intersting :)....love the cover of the book!

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  40. Tampa BookWormSeptember 21, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Wow that sounds like a tear-jerker!

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  41. TGSeptember 21, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    I like the sound of this. I tend to enjoy those 'secret person you thought you'd never see again turns up' stories.

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  42. MayaSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Wow, love the cover! I'll have to keep an eye out for that book. :)

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  43. Ruby Jo @ Bookishly RubySeptember 21, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    A wonderful cover! It sounds like a very good book and it's definitely going on my list.

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  44. Jackee RenaheSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I've never heard of this one. It's sounds like an emotional read. The cover is really pretty, though.

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  45. RinaSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    I love intricate family-relationship stories. Your WoW sounds exciting.

    Mine has no families, as far as I know - at least the protagonist doesn't have one.

    http://justbookingaround.blogspot.com/2011/09/waiting-on-wednesday-liars-moon-by.html

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  46. UnknownSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Jill I'm going have to try one of these books you're always posting...the covers are amazing!

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  47. RockeeSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    The cover is indeed beautiful. The premise seems promising as well. Lovely choice!

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  48. BeckySeptember 21, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    The cover is so beautiful! It sounds very emotional.

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  49. AmySeptember 21, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Great pick! I haven't heard of this one yet, but it's totally being added to my TBR list. Thank you for sharing! :)

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  50. Jenna and AshleySeptember 21, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    The Underside of Joy sounds really deep, like it will leave readers with an untapped emotional connection. Great pick.
    -Jenna @ Fans of Fiction

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  51. Emma B.September 21, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    sound interesting

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  52. JaidenSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    like alot of them have said..pretty cover! :)

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  53. Diana JuliannaSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    The cover of THE UNDERSIDE OF JOY is definitely eye-catching. Waiting On Wednesday is such an amazing meme!

    Here's my WoW: http://thereviewsnews.blogspot.com/2011/09/waiting-on-wednesday_21.html

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  54. PaigeSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    I left a link!!! love the WOW!!

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  55. Jennifer_After_DarkSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Its been awhile, and Im sorry Im so late this evening but I did get my post up thanks,,

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  56. Kim@Time2ReadSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    That is such a pretty cover and the story sounds good. I'm adding it to my TBR!

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  57. AmySeptember 25, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    The story sounds wonderful! The cover art is beautiful and I love the title of the book.

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    The books sounds great! And thank you so much for stopping by my blog! I can't wait for wednesday to come and actually post a waiting on wednesday again!

    Celine
    http://forget8me8not.blogspot.com

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    Wow. This sounds like a really emotional read. I am putting it on my wishlist.

    www.alaskanbookcafe.com

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