"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.This week, I am waiting on:
by Han Nolan
Release Date: September 19th 2011
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Available for pre-order at:
B&N | Amazon | BAM | The Book Depository | Borders | HMH Books
Nobody gets away with telling Eleanor Crowe what to do. But as a pregnant sixteen-year-old, her options are limited: move to Kenya with her missionary parents or marry the baby’s father and work at his family’s summer camp for overweight kids.
Despite her initial reluctance to help out, Elly is surprised that she actually enjoys working with the campers. But a tragedy on the very day her baby is born starts a series of events that overwhelms Elly with unexpected emotions and difficult choices. Somehow, she must turn her usual obstinance in a direction that can ensure a future for herself—and for the new life she has created. -GoodReads
Why am I waiting on this book?
I recently had the pleasure of reading the e-Arc for this book, and I absolutely loved it. It was quite a touching story that has really stuck with me. It does deal with teen pregnancy, and I thought for sure I would hate it. But I didn't. I loved it. This book will be a welcome addition on my bookshelf!
So what are you WoWing for this week?? Leave me a comment with your link so I can check it out!
Happy Wednesday!
What really strikes me about this book is the different tone it takes with the "teen pregnancy" issue. It's not all "When Elly finds out she's pregnant, she stresses on how to tell her uber-Conservative parents, her college-bound boyfriend and the ever-irritating Bugs Bunny." That alone piques my interest.
ReplyDeleteThis one looks really interesting :)
ReplyDeleteI actually think I might really like this one. And from what you said, it sounds like it deal with the teen pregnancy issue very well. I'm adding it to my TBR!
ReplyDeleteHmm, I haven't even heard of this one. It sounds really interesting and I'm not usually into teen pregnancy reads. I'm definitely going to check it out ;)
ReplyDelete~Loren
Sounds good, will keep an eye on it :)
ReplyDeleteNickey @ The Book Shop Assistant
I am with Rubita on this one the premise has a much different vibe than other teen pregnancy books so I think I might like it too.
ReplyDeleteYou just answered my thoughts. I'm not really also into reading books with teen pregnancy but since you said it's great, I'll totally check this out!
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Dea
Teen Readers' Diary
I usually wouldn't pick this up after reading the summary, but the way you talk about it makes it sound quite interesting. Might have to keep this one in mind. Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteCarina
Thank you, I hadn't heard of this one until now and it sounds really good! I'm glad you liked it that mcuh and I look forward to read your review on it.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this book, but it does sound really good. I don't think that I have read anything involving teen pregnancy either. Well besides Bumped, but I couldn't finish that one :( Great pick!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a good read, and very different to anything else I've ever read. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteNice pick!!
ReplyDeleteAnd cute blog...new follower btw:)
Wanna know what has us on pins & needles?
I love it when that happens! Read an ARC and then love it so much that you have to own it! Have several of those in this year alone!
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Jessica@a GREAT read
This one does sound different than the others on the same topic of teen pregnancy. I will have to keep my eye out for this. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds very interesting & good! New follower.
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~ Alyssa ♥ hesperialovesbooks
I love pregnancy books and this one sounds really good.
ReplyDeleteSounds very interesting.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this book before, but I haven't read many teen pregnancy books before, so that may be why. I found you through Eating Y.A. Books, nice to connect. I like your blog and will be following from now. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteI have this one from netgalley I am going to try read it soon sounds really good.
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http://theelifylop.blogspot.com/2011/05/waiting-on-wednesday-20.html
Teen pregnancy is interesting, though it's not something I would necessarily read. Still, sounds like a great pick!
ReplyDeleteThis one looks great!
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Have a great day.
I read an egalley of this one a while back and like you, fell in love with it. It's such a great read and I can't wait until its official release!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds great, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHere's my WoW this week.