Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Waiting on Wednesday - June 4

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:




GoodReads Says:  Self-doubting Ruth is coddled by her immigrant mother, who uses food to soothe and control. Defiant Francesca believes her heavy frame shames her Park Avenue society mother and, to provoke her, consumes everything in sight. Lonely Opal longs to be included in her glamorous mother’s dinner dates—until a disturbing encounter forever changes her desires. Finally, Setsu, a promising violinist, staves off conflict with her jealous brother by allowing him to take the choicest morsels from her plate—and from her future. College brings the four young women together as suitemates, where their stories and appetites collide. Here they make a pact to maintain their friendships into adulthood, but each must first find strength and her own way in the world.


I can't wait to read this book, released June 26, 2014, because it's a glimpse into the lives of different, with food as a theme. The relationship between women and food is often fraught with anxiety, rationalizing and fear. 

4 comments:

  1. Hmmm Have you seen the movies, Real Women Have Curves and Tortilla Soup? I think you would enjoy them and I hope you enjoy this book :)

    Katelynn
    www.literarychameleon.blogspot.com

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  2. oohh i've seen this one around. It sounds like its going to be emotional and intense, but i cant wait to read it. Great pick!
    Heres my WoW

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  3. Katelynn - I haven't seen them, but I will definitely check it out!

    Nemo - it's a break from the YA books, but sounds super interesting. (p.s. I definitely have to check out the book posted on your blog!)

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  4. This looks fairly interesting, here is mine http://pageturner20.wordpress.com/2014/06/04/waiting-on-wednesday/

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