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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

"Waiting On" Wednesday: The Forever Marriage


"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 Forever Marriage
By Ann Bauer
Publication Date: June 14

From Amazon:

Carmen wishes Jobe, the husband she never loved, dead --only to fall in love with him after he is gone. As she helps her three children grieve, she discovers, after a tryst with her most recent lover, that her own life may be in danger. Her emotions reeling, Carmen reflects on the fateful days of her youth that made her the person she has become: privileged suburban wife, unfaithful widow, mother of a child with Down syndrome, fierce friend. The Forever Marriage is at its heart a mystery, and the mystery is what, exactly, the nature of Carmen and Jobe's marriage might have been. Page-turning and irreverent, The Forever Marriage is a compelling examination of a relationship and of a woman facing up to her imperfect past. It merits comparison to the best work of Anne Tyler, Elizabeth Berg, and Alice Sebold.


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

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39 comments:

  1. BeckyMay 2, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    That sounds like a heartbreakng read. Good pick!

    My WoW

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  2. AnonymousMay 2, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    This sounds a lot like The Rebel Wife, which I loved, so I will have to give this one a try. Thanks for hosting another WOW, Jill.

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  3. Book of SecretsMay 2, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    The Forever Marriage sounds like an emotional read. I'm adding it to my wishlist. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. manda | elfswood.blogspotMay 2, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    June! One whole month to wait :(

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  5. Lisa @ Lost in LiteratureMay 2, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    I haven't heard of this one yet. Sounds really good! Thanks for sharing!

    Lisa @ Lost in Literature
    My Waiting on Wednesday

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  6. Alexia561May 2, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    Haven't heard of that one, but it sounds intriguing!

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  7. Mary @SweepingMeMay 2, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Sounds like a great book. Thanks for putting it on my radar!

    Mary

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  8. AnonymousMay 2, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    I like the sound of this one. Putting it on my list.

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  9. AmyMay 2, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Not really my type of book, but it does sound good.

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  10. Laurel-Rain SnowMay 2, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Oh, I do love the sound of this one...comparison to Anne Tyler, Elizabeth Berg, and Alice Sebold? Awesome....

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  11. UnknownMay 2, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    I haven't heard of this one, but it sounds like it might be interesting.

    Ellen @ Always YA at Heart – My WoW

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  12. bermudaonionMay 2, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    This sounds really good!

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  13. joyh82May 2, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Sounds interesting..another one to add to my always growing list :)
    Happy Wednesday!!

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  14. Tina's BlogMay 2, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    This one sounds like one I would enjoy....there are so many great books coming out this summer!

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  15. aparajitaMay 2, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    sounds good...

    do check mine here

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  16. Kimberley@sunnykimmylovinglifeMay 2, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    I've never heard of this before but it sounds really interesting. Thanks for sharing :).

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  17. TenaMay 2, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Amazing pick this week!!

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  18. AnonymousMay 2, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    That one does sound really good. I'm going to have to add it to my TBR list.

    My WoW

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  19. UnknownMay 2, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    That sounds extremely involved. I'll have to keep a lookout for it!

    My WoW

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  20. NatasaLikesMay 2, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Sounds interesting, I'll probably be adding this to my tbr. Thanks for sharing!

    Here's my WoW for this week.

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  21. JoieMay 2, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Not my usual kind of book but it sounds so interesting that I really really want to read it! Great pick!

    Here's my WoW

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  22. Lara M.May 2, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    Honestly I doesn't look like my type of book although the plot sounds interesting.
    Here's my WoW:http://balloonstothewind.blogspot.com.es/2012/05/waiting-on-wednesday-liar-society-lies.html

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  23. UnknownMay 2, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    I haven't heard of this book or author before. It sounds like it would be a sad read!! Thanks for sharing!!

    My WoW: http://bellesbookbag.blogspot.com/2012/05/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  24. HollyMay 2, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    The Forever Marriage sounds like one of those books that once you pick up, you won't want to put down! I'm definitely adding it to my list! :)

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  25. Tiffany DrewMay 2, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Adding it to my list, it looks so good!!!

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  26. Sheena-kay GrahamMay 2, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    Wow, this novel has it all. Death, betrayal, mystery, love...I really like it.

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  27. NeyraMay 2, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    This is definitely going up on my TBR List, it seems intriguing :)

    Happy REading Everyone!!

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  28. HollieMay 2, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Not something I'm sure I'd read, but it definitely sounds interesting!

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  29. busybookbeeMay 2, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    sounds intresting

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  30. AnonymousMay 2, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    Going to add this as well =)

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  31. DTMay 2, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    That doesn't sound like the type of book I would enjoy but I hope you like it.

    DT from Dead Trees and Silver Screens

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  32. WolfmajickMay 2, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    looks like there are a lot of great books this week. I love the indie ones

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  33. UnknownMay 2, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    great pick!

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  34. taysbookcornerMay 2, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    This sounds awesome!

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  35. BrittMay 2, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    Haven't heard of this one before but it sounds like you should have a box of tissue ready. Hope you find it worth the wait!

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  36. Tiffany SillMay 3, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    Ooops... I posted my link on the wrong Waiting On Wednesday post.. Sorry... It's posted on the right one now...

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  37. AnonymousMay 8, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    First time poster but I absolutely love the idea - and it's a great book idea for my paranormal-hungry wife.

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  38. UnknownJune 6, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    I am goin to have to add this to my TBR... Thanks...

    Jenea @ Books Live Forever

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  39. jfooJune 9, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Less than a week now, many reviews are in. Check the reviews page at The Forever Marriage Blog

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