Wednesday, 4 May 2011

Waiting On Wednesday 17

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine that highlights an upcoming book release that we are eagerly anticipating.


This week I have chosen What Happened To Goodbye by Sarah Dessen. Released on the 2nd June in the UK and on the 10th May in the US.
I have been a big fan of Sarah Dessen's work for years. Just Listen and The Truth About Forever are my favourites and if you've never read any of her books I suggest you go do it now.

Who is the real McLean? Since her parents' bitter divorce, McLean and her dad, a restaurant consultant, have been on the move-four towns in two years. Estranged from her mother and her mother's new family, McLean has followed her dad in leaving the unhappy past behind. And each new place gives her a chance to try out a new persona: from cheerleader to drama diva. But now, for the first time, McLean discovers a desire to stay in one place and just be herself, whoever that is. Perhaps Dave, the guy next door, can help her find out. Combining Sarah Dessen's trademark graceful writing, great characters, and compelling storytelling, What Happened to Goodbye is irresistible reading.

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32 comments:

  1. Little Miss Becky4 May 2011 at 07:57

    Great choice! I know a lot of people are waiting for this one! Will you order the US edition or wait it out for the UK release?

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  2. satins booki4 May 2011 at 08:36

    i dont think i heard of this one before, i might have to cheak it out...thanks for sharing..

    heresmy wow.
    http://satinsbookishcorner.blogspot.com/2011/05/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  3. Mari - Escape In A Book4 May 2011 at 08:37

    Sounds like the ingredients for a great contemporary read. I'm one of those who's never before read a Dessen novel :)

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  4. Jan von Harz4 May 2011 at 09:18

    Love Dessen and I have been wanting to read this one too. Great pick!

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  5. Carina4 May 2011 at 10:45

    I haven't read a novel by Sarah Dessen yet, but I definitely need to do so soon. Great pick for this week, it definitely sounds interesting!


    Carina
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  6. Karis Jacobstein4 May 2011 at 10:46

    I'm excited for this one as well. Great pick!

    http://yalitwit.blogspot.com/2011/05/www-3-and-waiting-on-wednesday-may-4th.html

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  7. Christina T4 May 2011 at 11:41

    I think this will be fantastic. I love Dessen's writing. Good pick!

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  8. Elodie4 May 2011 at 12:21

    I really have to buy some Sarah Dessen's books .. =) This one sounds very good !! Great pick ;)

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  9. Sally@Always Lost in Stories4 May 2011 at 13:16

    You can't go wrong with a Sarah Dessen book!

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  10. Jessica @ a GREAT read4 May 2011 at 13:33

    Ooh Sarah Dessen! She was one of my faves a few years back before I got too far into paranormal books!

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  11. Laurel-Rain Snow4 May 2011 at 13:55

    I still haven't read this author, but her books sound delightful. This one is tempting.

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  12. Aleetha4 May 2011 at 13:58

    another book of Sarah Dessen. I wish I can read one of her book soon. Many blogger said something good about her works

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  13. Karen4 May 2011 at 14:14

    Love it! Sarah Dessen is such a great writer!

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  14. DarlingNickey4 May 2011 at 17:10

    Very good choice!
    I have see this today with another cover, I guess the US version. It's on my waiting list too :)
    PS: Just Listen is my fav, too ;)

    Nickey @ The Book Shop Assistant

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  15. Book Sake4 May 2011 at 17:39

    Nice contemp book choice. I've never heard of the author before.

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  16. Christy @ TheReaderBee4 May 2011 at 18:02

    I am so looking forward to reading this! I love Sarah Dessen! I haven't seen it with this cover before, I like it!

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  17. Anonymous4 May 2011 at 18:13

    I've read only one Sarah Dessen book so far, but I plan on reading more. This being one of them. Great choice.

    My WOW

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  18. Sarah4 May 2011 at 19:00

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  19. Sarah4 May 2011 at 19:01

    Haven't heard of this one before! Sounds interesting.

    Thanks for stopping by my WoW too! :)
    http://imlovingbooks.com/features/waiting-on-wednesday/divergent-veronica-roth.html

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  20. Liz Tea4 May 2011 at 19:25

    I'll have to admit that I've never read a Dessen novel. :( I know, I know. I'm a horrible YA reader for not having picked one up, but I'm thinking with the new release, I might finally break it. ;D Fantastic choice!

    (Thanks for stopping by my WoW post today! :D)

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  21. Kristen - Seeing Night4 May 2011 at 20:51

    I have to say like some others here i havent tried a Dessen novel just yet...I know sad but maybe once my TBR list is smaller I can : ) Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  22. Unknown4 May 2011 at 21:11

    This story sounds great. I need to read more Sarah Dessen. I've only read The Truth About Forever. Sadly, it wasn't for me, but I think I might enjoy her other works.

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  23. Sandy4 May 2011 at 21:14

    I love how the UK covers are so different from the US ones. I also love Sarah Dessen so this is definitely a must read.

    Thanks for visiting my blog!

    Sandy

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  24. June G4 May 2011 at 22:18

    I can't believe it, but I've never read a Sarah Dessen book! I've got to rectify this. Nice choice!

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  25. Athena4 May 2011 at 23:18

    I love Sarah Dessen, too! I'm really looking forward to this one!

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  26. Anonymous5 May 2011 at 00:49

    I love Sarah Dessen's books! Another one to add to the TBR. Thanks for stopping by.

    Here's my WoW this week. Happy Reading! Jen

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  27. Mickey5 May 2011 at 01:02

    Nice one. I'll have to add this to my TBR. I've read a couple of hers but I will read more for sure :o)

    Thanks for visiting my WoW today!

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  28. Bibliosaurus Text5 May 2011 at 01:35

    I feel like I'm the only person who hasn't read and fallen in love with Sarah Dessen. Maybe this will be the book of hers I finally read! Thanks for stopping by my blog, and have an awesome week!

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  29. danya5 May 2011 at 02:54

    I like the idea of all those different personas she tries out...four towns in two years, I guess it's understandable!

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  30. Carissa5 May 2011 at 06:19

    I have always heard good things about Sarah Dessen! I really need to get a move on and start reading some of her books!

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  31. Gemma5 May 2011 at 07:17

    I've only read two other Sarah Dessen books, but I enjoyed them both and this one seems very interesting!

    Thanks for checking out my WoW post!! =]

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  32. Novella Vialli5 May 2011 at 08:16

    I love these covers of her book. I have the same covers for Just Listen and Lock & Key. These are really pretty covers!

    Sarah Dessen rocks! We have the same WOW!

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