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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

"Waiting On" Wednesday: The Secret Keeper


"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 Secret Keeper
By Kate Morton
Publication Date: October 16

From Amazon:

During a party at the family farm in the English countryside, 16-year-old Laurel Nicolson has escaped to her childhood tree house and is dreaming of the future. She spies a stranger coming up the road and sees her mother speak to him. Before the afternoon is over, Laurel will witness a shocking crime that challenges everything she knows about her family and especially her mother, Dorothy.

Now, 50 years later, Laurel is a successful and well-regarded actress, living in London. She returns to the family farm for Dorothy’s 90th birthday and finds herself overwhelmed by questions she has not thought about for decades. From pre-WWII England through the Blitz, to the 50s and beyond, discover the secret history of three strangers from vastly different worlds—Dorothy, Vivien, and Jimmy—who meet by chance in wartime London and whose lives are forever entwined.


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

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38 comments:

  1. Kelsey @ Slush SleuthJune 13, 2012 at 12:02 AM

    Oh, I love this! I was sold as soon as it said English countryside, but I love the idea that it spans multiple decades. And what a pretty cover.

    Thanks for turning me onto it, and Happy Wednesday!

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  2. AnonymousJune 13, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    You have managed to find yet another promising read. This is my first look at The Secret Keeper and I am now looking forward to it as well.

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  3. UnknownJune 13, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    OK I normally stick with supernatural books, but wow I loved the blurb so much that I going to try and get a copy to read as well. Thanks for adding another book to my reading pile :)Here’s My Waiting On Wednesday Post

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  4. MizMaliciouzJune 13, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    Great choice sounds interesting another for my tbr list!!!

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  5. Sheena-kay GrahamJune 13, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    I think this is one of your best WOWs yet. The mystery of the crime witnessed and all these lives intersecting is just too much to ignore.

    Take a peek at My Wow when you can.

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  6. UnknownJune 13, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    Great pick this week, nothing new there though! ;)
    Here's My WOW!
    Happy Wednesday!

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  7. A Belle’s TalesJune 13, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    What a great pick! And that cover?!?! I want to climb inside of it!
    Thanks for sharing!
    My WoW

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  8. Jackie M.June 13, 2012 at 1:02 AM

    I haven't heard of this one til now. The write-up is very mysterious. This isn't the type of book I'd normally gravitate towards but I'll definitely be adding it to my TBR list :)

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  9. NeyraJune 13, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    Sounds like a good read! :D Should be interesting enough to pick up when it releases :)

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  10. Rachael-Madison ^__^June 13, 2012 at 3:24 AM

    You had me at "English countryside"...

    My WoW

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  11. HollieJune 13, 2012 at 3:46 AM

    This one sounds like such a great read! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  12. BeckyJune 13, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    Secrets and Mystery. Sounds like an interesting read. Thanks for sharing! :)

    My WoW

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  13. KelleyBJune 13, 2012 at 4:15 AM

    I absolutely love books that span over decades. Sounds like a great read. Thanks for sharing!

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  14. TGJune 13, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    I love books set in this time period! Looks good.

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  15. Laurel-Rain SnowJune 13, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    Ooh, I'm definitely adding this one!

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  16. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJune 13, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    I wasn't aware of this one; thanks Jill. Her books are ones I enjoy and they have the nicest covers.

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  17. bermudaonionJune 13, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    I was really excited when I read about this book!

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  18. dopeJune 13, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    This is my first WoW entry.Please do check it out!
    http://perrytheplatypus1102-3daydreamer3.blogspot.com/2012/06/waiting-on-wednesday.html
    Thanks!
    Nobonita

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  19. AmyJune 13, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    This one sounds pretty good. Not my typical read, but I may have to check it out.

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  20. Tiffany DrewJune 13, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    I just picked up my first Kate Morton book a few weeks ago and I'm hoping to read it soon. I've since seen a few more of her books that look pretty great so I really hope I enjoy the one I have. Great choice :)

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  21. Jessie MarieJune 13, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Although I haven't read anything by Kate Morton (yet), I really like the sound of this one! Great pick, Jill!

    My WoW

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  22. AnonymousJune 13, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    This is my first time doing this meme! Siked!

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  23. Cherie ReichJune 13, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    This sounds like a great pick, and the cover is so pretty.

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  24. MariaJune 13, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    Great pick! I love the cover too

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  25. joyh82June 13, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    I love love love Kate Morton..thanks for the heads up!

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  26. MeganJune 13, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    I typically don't read books like this one, but, it actually looks really good!

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  27. Ann @ Tea And TextJune 13, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Ahh this sounds like it's going to be a seriously tense mystery! Awesome pick!

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  28. BeckieJune 13, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    My post is published finally lol, oops!!! I forgot to schedule this one so it was just saved lol.

    Cannot wait to read through everyone's but posts but won't be today unfortunately as sooo busy :(

    Happy reading and Happy Wednesday!!!!!!

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  29. UnknownJune 13, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    This is my first Waiting on Wednesday!!!

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  30. Merrie DestefanoJune 13, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    My favorite part of your post:

    "Before the afternoon is over, Laurel will witness a shocking crime that challenges everything she knows about her family and especially her mother, Dorothy."

    The Secret Keeper sounds like an amazing book!

    =)

    Merrie Destefano

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  31. BookFanaticJune 13, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    My WoW post is here: www.bookloversparty.blogspot.co.uk. And I will most definitely be adding this book to my 'to-read' shelf.

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  32. KristaJune 13, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    I am excited to start this weekly meme. Looking forward to seeing what everyone else is waiting on!

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  33. AnonymousJune 13, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    This book sounds really good, will be adding this to my TBR list, thanks for sharing. I've just signed up to the WoW meme, I'm a new book blogger at www.havebookwillread.com. Launch giveaway happening this month, come by and enter x

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  35. AnonymousJune 13, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Sorry I deleted my last post because i forgot to add my link to me WoW here it is http://myescape84.blogspot.com/2012/06/waiting-on-wednesday_13.html Thank for letting me join

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  36. Michelles Paranormal Vault Of BooksJune 14, 2012 at 12:54 AM

    I put my waiting on wed. link in linky, I didn't see that this morning, lol. Thanks.

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  37. The Teen Book GuruJune 19, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    Great choice!! :)

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  38. Rachael-Madison ^__^June 19, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    The release date is on my birthday :o Good choice!

    Here's my answer:
    http://moosubi.blogspot.com/2012/06/waiting-on-wednesday-4.html

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