Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Can't Wait Wednesday (151)


Can't Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings to spotlight highly anticipated books.  It is based on the Waiting on Wednesday meme which used to be hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.



FROM GOODREADS:  When Ichabod Crane arrives in the spooky little village of Sleepy Hollow as the new schoolmaster, Katrina Van Tassel is instantly drawn to him. Through their shared love of books and music, they form a friendship that quickly develops into romance. Ichabod knows that as an itinerant schoolteacher of little social standing, he has nothing to offer the wealthy Katrina - unlike her childhood friend-turned-enemy, Brom Van Brunt, who is the suitor Katrina's father favors.

But when romance gives way to passion, Ichabod and Katrina embark on a secret love affair, sneaking away into the woods after dark to be together - all while praying they do not catch sight of Sleepy Hollow's legendary Headless Horseman. That is, until All Hallows's Eve, when Ichabod suddenly disappears, leaving Katrina alone and in a perilous position.

Enlisting the help of her friend - and rumored witch - Charlotte Jansen, Katrina seeks the truth of Ichabod Crane's disappearance, investigating the forest around Sleepy Hollow using unconventional - often magical - means. What they find forces Katrina to question everything she once knew, and to wonder if the Headless Horseman is perhaps more than just a story after all. In Alyssa Palombo's The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel nothing is as it seems, and love is a thing even death won't erase. 

WHY I CAN'T WAIT:  I just discovered this one this week and basically I can sum up why I can't wait in two words...SLEEPY HOLLOW!

WHAT BOOK CAN'T YOU WAIT FOR THIS WEEK????

58 comments:

  1. I still haven't got round to watching the Sleepy Hollow TV series though I like the look of it...

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    1. I watched a few but then didn't catch the weekly episodes. I keep meaning to binge it sometimes.

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  2. I knew I recognized the name in the title! This sounds really good and I like reading books about the Sleepy Hollow legend.

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  3. I haven't seen this one yet. But, yes Sleepy Hollow! I love it. I have to get this one myself! Great pick.

    Mary my Can’t Wait Wednesday!

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  4. Sleepy Hollow?? Count me in. Thanks for sharing. I am adding this to my list!

    My CWW Pick

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  5. I know you like your sleep hollow stories. I wonder why I haven't read any since I love ghost stories. I hope you love thins one! :)

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    1. Funny thing is I really don't like the original that much. However, I love anything related to it.

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  6. This sounds amazing! I love Sleepy Hollow and anything that comes with it! Great pick.

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  7. This does sound good, I can't say I've ever read a Sleepy Hollow influenced story, but I'm very curious😁

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    1. I don't think I have either although I do think I own a YA one I never read - Nevermore...nope, guess that's Poe!

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  8. You had me at Sleepy Hollow. This must go on my to read list!!! Thanks for sharing. 😀😀

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    1. Makes sense that we both want this one so bad.

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  9. I haven't heard of this book, but it sounds very interesting. I've always thought Sleepy Hollow sounded like a scary, but interesting place to visit!

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  10. Sounds like a perfect read for the fall!

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    1. I know. I'm already gonna slate it as an October read.

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  11. Oh, yes, this looks lovely! On my list it goes!

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  12. I total agree with you! Sleepy Hollow is making me really curious about this one as well. It is one of my favourite Halloween stories, for sure. Thanks for sharing this one. :)

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  13. This. I want this. You win.
    Lynn :D

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  14. Oooo, a romance with Ichabod Crane? This sounds tempting :)

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  15. I like the sound of this one, Barb - I hope you enjoy it and many thanks for sharing it:)

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  16. What!? I need this book right now! Love it. And I'm readying Sleepy Hollow as one of my classics this year, so this will fit right in. Thank you for sharing! How lovely!

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    1. I hope you like the original. I found it kind of small.

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  17. Sleepy Hollow! Those words stuck out at me too!

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  18. Ooh, Sleepy Hollow? Yes, please! Awesome pick! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  19. This sounds really good. Sleepy Hollow...I'm in :)

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  20. Sleepy Hollow is good enough reason to me!

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  22. Yeah, I love haunting, atmospheric reads for the chilly fall weather! This one sounds great! I'm also a sucker for the words Sleepy Hollow :)

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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    1. I hope everyone loves it. The author even tweeted me back today which I thinks really cool!

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  23. A retelling of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow? Yes, please!

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  24. Great pick! Yes I love retelling of Sleepy Hollow and this one looks and sounds absolutely amazing and fantastic. I hope you enjoy it when you get the chance to read it. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome post.

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  25. OMG, Barb!!! This sounds SO AMAZINGLY WONDERFUL!!!! I have just added it to my Goodreads shelves!!! I LOVE the plot!!! Yeah, I know, I don't like horror....but this sounds as if it goes BEYOND that! Now I'm on pins and needles myself!! October seems SO far away.....LOL.

    Thanks for sharing!! Thanks as well for commenting on my own CWW post!! HUGS TO YOU AND THE BOYS, AND WOOF, WOOF, TO THEM!!!!

    P.S. I have sent you a message on Goodreads about "Dread Nation"! <3 :)

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    1. Got it and I'll get back to you this weekend. Hmmm...I may be convincing you to read outside the box huh?

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  26. Ohhhh! This sounds awesome!! Have you watched the Sleepy Hollow TV show?

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    1. Only a few episodes but I'd like to go back and binge it eventually. I loved the guy who played Ichabod.

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  27. This sounds great! I'll have to check it out! I hope you'll enjoy it!

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  28. Great pick. If you loved Sleepy Hollow, why not this one too? Happy reading and thanks for sharing.
    Best wishes
    Vi

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  29. Great pick! This sounds absolutely fantastic since I like Sleepy Hollow :)

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  30. Great pick Barb! I haven't heard of this one until now, so thanks for sharing. :) I vaguely know about Sleepy Hollow - I watched a TV series of it, but only the first season. My interest is peaked! I hope you love it. :D

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  31. AH yes!! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one!!!

    Erica | Erica Robyn Reads

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  32. I loved The Legend of Sleepy Hollow! Thanks for the heads up on this one. ☺

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  33. I love this twist on The Legend of Sleepy Hollow! I will definitely have to check this one out. Thanks for the head's up, Barb!

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