Welcome to another Waiting on Wednesday, our special day for sharing upcoming book releases. Hop on over to Breaking the Spine to find out what everyone else is excited about.
My eagerly anticipated read is the newest tome from a favorite author, Elizabeth Berg, coming on 3/31/15, and instead of writing her usual contemporary fiction, she has taken on a historical figure in The Dream Lover.
Blurb from Amazon: New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Berg has written a lush historical novel based on the sensuous Parisian life of the nineteenth-century writer George Sand—which is perfect for readers of Nancy Horan and Elizabeth Gilbert.
At the beginning of this powerful novel, we meet Aurore Dupin as she is leaving her estranged husband, a loveless marriage, and her family’s estate in the French countryside to start a new life in Paris. There, she gives herself a new name—George Sand—and pursues her dream of becoming a writer, embracing an unconventional and even scandalous lifestyle.Paris in the nineteenth-century comes vividly alive, illuminated by the story of the loves, passions, and fierce struggles of a woman who defied the confines of society. Sand’s many lovers and friends include Frédéric Chopin, Gustave Flaubert, Franz Liszt, Eugène Delacroix, Victor Hugo, Marie Dorval, and Alfred de Musset. As Sand welcomes fame and friendship, she fights to overcome heartbreak and prejudice, failure and loss. Though considered the most gifted genius of her time, she works to reconcile the pain of her childhood, of disturbing relationships with her mother and daughter, and of her intimacies with women and men. Will the life she longs for always be just out of reach—a dream?
Brilliantly written in luminous prose, and with remarkable insights into the heart and mind of a literary force, The Dream Lover tells the unforgettable story of a courageous, irresistible woman.
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Just reading this blurb excites me, as I can already imagine myself curled up to read, totally immersed in life in 19th Century Paris.
What are you excited about? Come on by and share, please.
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I’m starting to like historical novels lately. Will try to check this out once published. Nice pick!
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I have rediscovered them lately as well, Michelle…hope to enjoy this one. Thanks for stopping by!
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Nice pick this week 🙂
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Thanks, Lexie…glad you could stop by.
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Oh yes! I want this book, too, now Laurel 🙂 Thanks for sharing!! It’s always interesting to read a mix of biography and fiction, and about George Sand!! You got me pretty excited here.
Here’s my WoW post for this week. Happy reading.
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Yes, I was stunned to discover it, and from a favorite author of mine! Thanks for stopping by, Lexxie.
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Elizabeth Berg is one of my favorite authors too. Didn’t know she had a new book in the new year. It sounds fabulous!
My WoW: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2014/12/waiting-on-wednesday-one-step-too-far.html
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I haven’t seen a new one from her in a while, so I went searching and this one popped up. I’m excited! Thanks for visiting, Catherine.
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It sounds fantastic! Thanks for sharing it. Adding it to my TBR.
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Thanks for stopping by, Laura…hope we both love our picks!
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It looks interesting. I hope you enjoy it. here’s mine And as always, my $30 gift certificate giveaway is still on.
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Thanks, Danica, so glad you could stop by, and enjoy your pick.
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19th century Paris? Sounds great!
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Yes, the blurb had me at Paris and George Sand. Thanks for visiting, Kim, and enjoy your pick.
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Hmm, I like historical fiction. Great pick! Thanks for visiting my post earlier.
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Thanks for returning the visit, Lisa, and enjoy your pick.
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don’t do much hf but looks good, hope you can read it soon.
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I don’t either, Brandi, but I can’t pass up this author! Thanks for stopping by.
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I don’t read a lot of Historical Romance, although this one sounds good and I really like the cover
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Thanks for visiting, Becca; historical fiction is not my usual genre, either, but I love this author. Hope you enjoy your pick.
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Not really my kind of read but I do hope you enjoy it. Thanks for sharing and stopping by my blog 🙂
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Thanks, Kate, and I’m glad you could stop by.
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Always up for a good historical, especially set in France. 🙂
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Yes, I love the idea of the setting and the character. Thanks for stopping by, Kirsty-Marie.
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That one looks amazing ….I do love Elizabeth Berg!
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Oh, so do I, Patty…and I have been a fan for more years than I can count! Thanks for stopping by.
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I’ve never read George Sand, but it’d be so cool to read a book based on her life. Historical fiction is so fun! 😀 Great pick!
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I feel the same way, Rachel….thanks for stopping by!
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