12.18.2012

WoW [11]

Waiting on Wednesday (WoW) is a weekly event hosted by Jill @ Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.


This week’s WoW feature is:

The History of Us by Leah Stewart
Expected publication: January 8, 2013
Publisher: Touchstone

[Goodreads]
Three grown siblings return to their childhood home and face a family secret that forces them to reexamine their relationships to each other—and to the aunt who took them in as children.

Eloise Hempel is on her way to teach a class at Harvard when she receives devastating news. Her sister and her husband have been killed in a tragic accident, and Eloise must return home to Cincinnati to take her sister’s three children, Theodora, Josh, and Claire, out of the hands of her own incapable mother. She moves back into her mother’s ancient house and, after her mother leaves, pours her own money into its upkeep.

Nearly two decades later, Eloise is still in that house, still thinking about what she left behind. With Claire leaving for New York City for a promising ballet career, Eloise has plans to finally embark on a life that’s hers alone. But when her mother makes a competition out of who inherits the house, and Claire reveals a life-changing secret, their makeshift family begins to fall apart.


I'm a fan of Leah Stewart. I think she's an amazing writer and I'm never disappointed when I read her writing. The novel sounds good and interesting and I cant wait to read it.

So what are you all waiting on? Please share.


 

39 comments:

  1. The cover is so cute the the premise sounds really heartfelt. Great pick! :)

    Thanks for stopping by my post!

    ~Sara @ Forever 17 Books

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    1. I've been waiting to read this for sometime now...ca't wait.

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  2. Ooh this one sounds great. I just added it to my TBR list.

    And thanks for stopping by my blog.

    ~Danica Page
    Taking it One Page at a Time

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    1. I hope its as good as I hope. Thanks for stopping by also.

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  3. Great choice - love the concept. It sounds like there's a lot of self-discovery in it.

    Thanks for stopping by my WoW!

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  4. This isn't my kind of read, but it sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing and stopping by!

    Rachel @ Beauty and the Bookshelf

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  5. Sounds interesting! Curious what family secrets may come out! Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. Oh, this one is definitely going on my list! I have enjoyed Leah Stewart's work...and this blurb grabbed me! Love this kind of story. Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.

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    1. I love her work also, so I can't wait for this one.

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  7. Wow, a mystery of sorts! I think I might get to reading it! :) Thanks for sharing!

    New follower ;)

    My WOW this week.

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    1. If you havent read her previous work please do I think she's awesome. Thanks for following!

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  8. This does sound really good. I've never heard of this author. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. She's an author who when she writes something I always buy it. She's a great author.

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  9. This looks awesome. Thanks for pointing it out.

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  10. That is such a cute cover! Great pick, Monica!

    Stop by my WoW

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  11. Great choice and cover.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/12/waiting-on-wednesday_19.html

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  12. I thought I recognized this author! I just got her book 'The Myth of You and Me', which I can't wait to start. Great pick!
    My Wow Pick!

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    1. It's pretty good read it like over a yr ago. Happy reading!

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  13. I just heard about this one recently... it sounds really good! Thanks for sharing! :)

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    1. It's one of my must reads for next yr. Thanks for stopping by.

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  14. I haven't read a realistic fiction in ages, but this might bring me back! Nice. Please check out my WoW!

    We're also doing a giveaway that ends today, see if you want a copy of Delusion.

    Thanks,
    Anna @ Wandering Librarians

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    1. I know what you mean. Been into YA solely for awhile now but I like to switch it up every once in awhile.

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  15. This sounds like a good book discussion pick! Have a Merry
    Christmas :)

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    1. I totally agree. Merry Christmas to you too!

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  16. This looks really interesting and like it could be quite emotional. Great pick & Thanks for stopping by my WOW.

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    1. It does. Havent read one of those for awhile. Thanks for stopping by also.

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  17. Awesome cover and the book sounds pretty good! Thanks for stopping by my wow.

    Teresa @ Readers Live A Thousand Lives

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  18. I haven't read anything by the author, but this does sound like a good emotional read (and I'd probably need a box of tissues near me when reading it). Thanks for stopping by my WoW :)

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  19. This sounds interesting, I'll be adding it to my TBR :)

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