Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Can't Wait Wednesday (269)


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: In 1893, there's no such thing as witches. There used to be, in the wild, dark days before the burnings began, but now witching is nothing but tidy charms and nursery rhymes. If the modern woman wants any measure of power, she must find it at the ballot box.

But when the Eastwood sisters--James Juniper, Agnes Amaranth, and Beatrice Belladonna--join the suffragists of New Salem, they begin to pursue the forgotten words and ways that might turn the women's movement into the witch's movement. Stalked by shadows and sickness, hunted by forces who will not suffer a witch to vote-and perhaps not even to live-the sisters will need to delve into the oldest magics, draw new alliances, and heal the bond between them if they want to survive.

There's no such thing as witches. But there will be. 

WHY I CAN'T WAIT: I don't preorder a lot of books but this is a heavy contender.  Add witches in with an October release and I'm sold.  Even if Booksnake does make an appearance.  And this time he's red.  Will this trend ever end???

CASSIUS'S PICK:


FROM GOODREADS:  
A memoir of love and loss, of being in the right place at the right time, and of the mysterious ways a beloved pet can bring people together, from CBS Sunday Morning News correspondent and multi-Emmy-Award-winning Martha Teichner.

There are true fairy tales. Stories that exist because impossible-to-explain coincidences change everything. Except in real life, not all of them have conventional, happily-ever-after endings. When Harry Met Minnie is that kind of fairy tale, with the vibrant, romantic New York City backdrop of its namesake, the movie When Harry Met Sally, and the bittersweet wisdom of Tuesdays with Morrie.

There’s a special camaraderie among early-morning dog walkers. Gathering at dog runs in the park, or strolling through the farmer's market at Union Square before the bustling crowd appears, fellow pet owners become familiar–as do the personalities of their beloved animals. In this special space and time, a chance encounter with an old acquaintance changed Martha Teichner’s world. As fate would have it, her friend knew someone who was dying of cancer, from exposure to toxins after 9/11, and desperate to find a home for her dog, Harry. He was a Bull Terrier—the same breed as Martha’s dear Minnie. Would Martha consider giving Harry a safe, loving new home?

In short order, boy dog meets girl dog, the fairy tale part of this story. But there is so much more to this book. After Martha agrees to meet Harry and his owner Carol, what begins as a transaction involving a dog becomes a deep and meaningful friendship between two women with complicated lives and a love of Bull Terriers in common. Through the heartbreak and grief of Carol’s illness, the bond that develops changed Martha’s life, Carol’s life, Minnie’s life, Harry’s life. As it changed Carol’s death as well.

In this rich and touching narrative, Martha considers the ways our stories are shaped by the people we meet, and the profound love we can find by opening our hearts to unexpected encounters.

WHY CASSIUS CAN'T WAIT:  Mom doesn't know it yet but she's preordering this one too.  Doesn't it sound great.  I know it sounds sad but real life is sad.  I love how it shows how people bond through dogs.  I knew that all along.  I mean, lots of people in our neighborhood don't know Mom and Dad's names but they know mine!  (And Apollo's too but don't tell him).  And we know their pets too and during the summer, walks are wonderful because we see everyone out and chat.  I hope we can do that again this year - even if it is 6 feet apart!

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

24 comments:

  1. Alix Harrow's upcoming book is definitely on my list, after how much I enjoyed The Ten Thousand Doors of January. Also looks like she hit the jackpot again when it comes to cover design, this one is stunning too.

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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  2. *sniffs* When Harry met Minnie is so sad! And yes real life is sad, but that is 💔💔💔

    On the other hand The Once and Future Witches is just fantastic! I can’t wait to see what yu think of the Eastwood sisters!!

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  3. I haven't read The Ten Thousand Doors of January yet but The Once and Future Witches is my kind of book! Definitely adding to my tbr.
    The cover's so pretty, too!

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  4. These both sound so good!

    My CWW

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  5. Both of these are great pics, I've already got The Once and Future Witches on my list, but now I want to add When Harry met Minnie, although I think it's going to be a tear jerker!

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  6. Both of these look like really good reads. :)

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  7. The Once and Future Witches has such a stunning cover! When Harry Met Minnie sounds like a great, emotional read. Thanks for sharing! :)

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  8. The cover of the first one is beautiful. And oh my gosh! That second one has such an adorable title, cover, and sounds like such a sweet and emotional read. Great picks this week! Thanks for stopping by Lisa Loves Literature earlier!

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  9. Both books look really good. I hope you enjoy them.

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  10. love that even cassius knows to stay six feet apart. :-) enjoy your new reads
    sherry @ fundinmental

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  11. I kind of want to get a snake just so I can name it Booksnake. 😁 The cover is gorgeous!

    Cass, your pick sounds wonderful! I am going to hop over to Goodreads and add it to my TBR.

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  12. I am so very excited about Harrow's new book. I can't wait!!!! I loved The Thousand Doors of January, and her new book sounds even better. When Harry Met Minnie sounds like such a touching story. I hope you enjoy both of these when you read them. Stay safe and well.

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  13. I can't wait for this one - woohoo.
    Lynn :D

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  14. Ooo... I LOVE the sound of that first book, Barb - no wonder you're pre-ordering it. And despite the booksnake - that is a seriously cool cover, too:)). And Cassius has also made a really good choice this week, too... Happy reading!

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  15. I don't read enough books about witches - great pick this week!

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  16. A fall book about witches sounds good to me! I hope that Cassius enjoys When Harry Met Winnie as well. ;)

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  17. Oooh! These sound like interesting books! Great picks!

    Here’s my WoW!

    Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog

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  18. Aww, look at those dogs! I’ve seen the witches book on a few blogs today. I hope it lives up to the hype.

    Aj @ Read All The Things!

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  19. I need The Once and Future Witches! I requested it on Edelweiss and they told me no. Did you read her other book, The Ten Thousand Doors of January...so good!

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  20. I'd love to read both of these. And what fun titles:)

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  21. Oh I am seeing lots of this once and future witches. I have the last unrelated book on audio which I bought recently.

    Anne - Books of My Heart

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  22. Oh no not booksnake again! My uncle has a total terror of snakes and can't even look at a picture of them without shuddering. Spiders don't bother him so I wish I could swap phobias with him!

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  23. I have a confession ... I kind of like book snake. DON'T FORK ME WITH PITCHFORKS, PLEASE. Actually, I didn't even notice him there on this one until you pointed it out. xD I'm definitely looking forward to The Once and Future Witches, too! This year has a LOT of witchy things coming out, and I'm really loving it. But this one sounds especially good. I don't blame you for considering preordering it.

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