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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Waiting on Wednesday, #41


 

 Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases we can't wait to get our hands on.
Here's my selection for this week...

Expected Publication: September 24, 2013
Publisher: Walker Books for Young Readers
After getting kicked out of boarding school, bad boy Derek Fitzpatrick has no choice but to live with his ditzy stepmother while his military dad is deployed. Things quickly go from bad to worse when he finds out she plans to move them back to her childhood home in Illinois. Derek’s counting the days before he can be on his own, and the last thing he needs is to get involved with someone else’s family drama.

Ashtyn Parker knows one thing for certain--people you care about leave without a backward glance. A football scholarship would finally give her the chance to leave. So she pours everything into winning a state championship, until her boyfriend and star quarterback betrays them all by joining their rival team. Ashtyn needs a new game plan, but it requires trusting Derek—someone she barely knows, someone born to break the rules. Is she willing to put her heart on the line to try and win it all?

To hear that one of my favorite YA Contemporary writers is finally coming out with another book is nothing short of exciting! I love Simone Elkeles's writing!! She is all sorts of talented with her funny scenes, steamy writing and feel-so-real characters! Also, did I read right that her latest protag is a girl hoping to land a football scholarship??? All I can say is D.J. Schwenk anyone??? This one is at the top of my list and I can wait to meet Derek and Ashtyn in Wild Cards!!

Sooo... what book are you waiting on? Be sure to link me up! 
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59 comments:

  1. tsukikomewJune 18, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Hmm...I love the cover. I loved the first half of the summary too and then I got a little disappointed. I'm not a sports reader for the most part. I hope you enjoy!

    Tsuki @ Tsuki's Books

    Tsuki’s WoW

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  2. S.A. LarsenッJune 18, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    I definitely think I'd love this! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

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  3. Jackie June 18, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    I'm definitely reading this book! :)

    My WoW :)


    Jackie @Jackie's Book World

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  4. Synchronized ReadingJune 18, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    I saw this on Netgalley :) Sounds good! I've been wanting to check out a book by the author for the longest.

    Janina
    My WW!

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  5. HollyJune 18, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    I have this one on my TBR list, as well. I can't wait to read it.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. :)

    Holly @ Part of that World

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  6. Sash and EmJune 18, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    Picked this one up at BEA and can't wait to read it!!

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  7. Emily AnneJune 18, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    I love the whole "girl that's in football" part of the synopsis! It sounds SO cool :)

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  8. AnonymousJune 18, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    Love this cover! Sounds like a interesting read.
    My Wow

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  9. YA Book AddictJune 19, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. Glad to see I'm not the only one waiting for this book!!

    Old follower. :)

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  10. Wee ShubbaJune 19, 2013 at 1:35 AM

    I can't wait for this one!!!!! I love Simone!!! She is my fave contemporary author. Love everything she writes.

    Feel Free to pop over and check out our picks this week: Waiting on Wednesday #17

    Siobhan @ Totally Bookalicious

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  11. UnknownJune 19, 2013 at 4:03 AM

    That one's on Netgalley, but if I'm not wrong, I got denied the sweet eARC. I would've cried if I'd had enough time to do so :((

    Thanks for sharing!
    Here's my WOW

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  12. UnknownJune 19, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    This sounds epic! Great WoW pick!!
    -Scott Reads It!

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  13. Mandi Kaye @ Never Too Fond of BooksJune 19, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    A female football player? That's enough to make me want to read it right there. Assuming she pulls it off and it's not all cheesy...

    ~Mandi Kaye | My WoW

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  14. Laurel-Rain SnowJune 19, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    This one looks intense and emotionally satisfying. Enjoy! Here's MY WOW POST

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  15. Stephanie @ BookfeverJune 19, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Great pick! I can't wait for this one either although I haven't read any other books by Simone before. It sounds so good!!! :D

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  16. thehodgenatorJune 19, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    I just saw this one today - I know my students will be excited to see a new Elkeles novel. They love her books.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Happy Reading!

    Crys (The Hodgenator)
    My WoW

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  17. Natalie @Natflix&BooksJune 19, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    I never got into this author's other series, but I definitely plan on reading this. It sounds really good. I love girl football players. Great pick! Thanks for stopping by!
    -Natalie @Natflix&Books

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  18. UnknownJune 19, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Ooh! I definitely want to read this one! I haven't read a book by Simone yet, but I've heard she's amazing.

    Thanks for stopping by my WOW!

    Jessica@Lovin' Los Libros

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  19. MonicaJune 19, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    This had me at football! Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

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  20. Lisa @ Lost in LiteratureJune 19, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Awesome!! Just got this last week from Netgalley and I have a feeling it's going to be a fabulous one! :)

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  21. Shane @ItchingforBooksJune 19, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Cool pick. Thanks for sharing :)

    http://itchingforbooks.blogspot.com/2013/06/waiting-on-wednesday-52.html

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  22. UnknownJune 19, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    I can't wait for this one! Great pick!

    My WoW

    Allison @ Book Fixation
    New follower :)

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  23. Melissa (i swim for oceans)June 19, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Oh my gosh, yes. I love Simone Elkeles, so you'd better believe this is on my list! Great pick this week! :)

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  24. UnknownJune 19, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Sounds like a great read! Bad boy gets kicked out of boarding school. Yep, I'm in. hahaha.

    Toni @ My Book Addiction

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  25. AnonymousJune 19, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    I hope you enjoy your pick.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2013/06/waiting-on-wednesday_19.html

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  26. UnknownJune 19, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    I'm dying for is too! It sounds amazing!
    Great pick!

    My WoW: http://mycrazybookobsession.blogspot.se/2013/06/waiting-on-wednesday-34.html

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  27. UnknownJune 19, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Great pick. I am really excited for this one.

    Thanks for stopping by
    Jenea @ Books Live Forever's WoW

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  28. Lindy GomezJune 19, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Amazing Pick Arlene! I love Simone Elkeles, and am looking forward to this one as well! I like your blog--it's very pretty! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Wild cards is on NetGalley right now, you should try to get it!

    Lindy@ A Bookish Escape

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  29. KathleenJune 19, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    I can't wait for this one either. Excellent choice!

    Kat
    www.katsbookbuzz.net

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  30. Michelle SantiagoJune 19, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    i am sooooo excited to read wild cards!! i was lucky enough to be approved on netgalley the other week. fantastic pick :)

    check out my WoW

    -michelle

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  31. Two Tall TalesJune 19, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Looks like a good one! I had just entered into the giveaway on goodread! I hope you enjoy it once you read it! :)

    Thanks for stopping by My WoW

    Brenna @ Two-Tall-Tales

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  32. AnonymousJune 19, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    I have to read the Perfect Chemistry books! I have been wanting to for a while but haven't gotten around to it and now that she has a new series coming out, I just have to! Great pick and thanks for stopping by :-)

    Vyki @ On The Shelf

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  33. MeganJune 19, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Great choice! I heard about this through NetGalley, can't wait to read it!
    My WoW

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  34. UnknownJune 19, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    I've seen a lot of people talking about this one. I actually have never read this author's books. Great pick

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  35. Gretchen H.June 19, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    I have an eARC of this one and I'm so excited!

    My WoW

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  36. Sara @ Forever 17 BooksJune 19, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    I've been seeing this everywhere! I'll have to check it out when it is finally released. :)

    Thanks for stopping by my post!

    ~Sara @ Forever 17 Books

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  37. Book BlatherJune 19, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Love Simone Elkeles! This synopsis reminds me of Miranda Kenneally's Catching Jordan.

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  38. AleksandraJune 19, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Great pick! I love her books :D

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  39. Jessica L. TateJune 19, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    I've only read one book by her, but I liked it. Hope you enjoy! :D

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  40. UnknownJune 19, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Great pick! I loved her Perfect Chemistry series :)

    Thanks for stopping by.

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  41. BystanderJune 19, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    People seem really excited about this one. I guess I'll have to give it a try at some point!
    My WoW

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  42. Sandra @ Waiting For WentworthJune 19, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    Great pick! I have been waiting for this book for sooooo long! I am so excited and I can't wait to read my arc. I hope we both love it. Thanks for stopping by.
    My WoW

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  43. Maria BeharJune 19, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Oh, this certainly sounds like a TERRIFIC read!! It's an unusual one, too -- a girl applying for a football scholarship? Definitely interesting! And Derek is the quintessential bad boy...GREAT mix! One more for "ye olde TBR"!

    Thanks for dropping by and commenting on my WOW!! :)

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  44. Maggie @ Just a Couple More PagesJune 19, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    I have Simone's other books on my Kindle, but I've never read them. I really need to get on that! Great pick!

    And thanks for stopping by my blog earlier!

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  45. LisaILJJune 19, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    This looks so good. I saw it was on Netgalley, but I'm hoping to pick up an ARC next week at ALA. Thanks for visiting my WoW.

    LisaILJ @ I’ll Tumble for YA

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  46. Teresa Mary RoseJune 19, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Amazing pick! This book sounds fantastic and I am really excited for this one as well. Also... pretty cover!

    Teresa @ Readers Live A Thousand Lives

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  47. Literary MeanderingsJune 19, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    I have an e-ARC of this waiting for me on my Kindle. Can you believe I've never read anything by this author before? LOL I am way out of the loop.

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  48. Wordsmith PublicityJune 19, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Yes! I'll be reading this one on vacation in a few weeks!

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  49. Obsession with BooksJune 19, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    I am sooo excited for this book! I loved her Perfect Chemistry series.

    Thank-you for stopping by my WoW 

    Sharon – Obsession with Books

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  50. Cristal | Book AddictJune 19, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    I have heard about this book. It sounds really good. Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  51. SilverlightJune 20, 2013 at 3:34 AM

    I've been seeing this book around and it sounds really good. Great pick!

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  52. Hannah @ The Redhead ReaderJune 20, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    This sounds so good! I love it when a story has a girl playing sports - great pick! :)

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  53. Michaniya @ Bookmarked For LaterJune 20, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    Girl playing football? Love it!!! And the book sounds interesting too, great pick.

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  54. BrittJune 20, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    I grabbed this one at BEA and am definitely excited to check it out. Great pick!

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  55. UnknownJune 20, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Excellent pic. I have this one from NetGalley and can't wait to read it.

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  56. MandroidJune 21, 2013 at 4:59 AM

    That sounds like an interesting take for a contemporary YA book. It's not my genre of choice, but I hope you enjoy it when you get to read it!

    Leslie @ Working for the Mandroid

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  57. MichelineJune 21, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    I still haven't read anything y this author, but then again I've been in something of a contemporary-rut lately :$ I hope you enjoy this one as much as her other books! Thanks for sharing & for stopping by :)

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  58. Giselle @ Book Nerd CanadaNovember 13, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    I can't wait for this one either. I liked Perfect Chemistry and I hardly like contemporary books. Thanks for dropping by!

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    Giselle @ Book Nerd Canada
    Waiting on Wednesday

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