Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Waiting on Wednesday - The Homecoming of Samuel Lake; Jenny Wingfield


Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating! Want to participate? Post your own WOW entry on your blog, and leave your link at Breaking the Spine.Here's my pick for this week:





(July 12, 2011 - Random House)

There was not much information to be found about this book, but based on what I did find, I think it sounds wonderful ---

"Jenny Wingfield has given us a spectacular novel with The Homecoming of Samuel Lake.  This ensemble of unforgettable characters will make you laugh out loud one minute, hold your breath in the next and weep when you least expect it.  I didn’t just love this book; I adored it."
--Dorothea Benton Frank, New York Times bestselling author of Lowcountry Summer

“Jenny Wingfield’s richly detailed account of good and evil in 1950s Arkansas will captivate anyone who treasures the values of faith and honesty that are a part of America’s rural past. Wingfield’s sense of people and place is uncanny. After reading The Homecoming of Samuel Lake, you too, will believe in miracles.”
-- Sandra Dallas, New York Times best-selling author of Prayers for Sale and Whiter Than Snow
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15 comments:

  1. serendipity_vivMarch 23, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    I do love a book that makes me laugh and cry!

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  2. KayeMarch 23, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    And isn't it unfortunate that those values seem to be in the past? I love the cover on this one.Happy reading when it is released.

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  3. Laurel-Rain SnowMarch 23, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Oh, you're right, Diane, this one does seem fabulous, and who doesn't love to laugh and cry in the same book?

    Thanks for sharing.

    Here's MY WOW POST

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  4. bermudaonionMarch 23, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    The cover is calling my name!

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  5. Brian's Home BlogMarch 23, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Sounds like good choices. I love the cover on that first one, but I know, you can't judge a bird by it's cover!

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  6. ZibileeMarch 23, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I read the synopsis of this book and think it sounds like it's right up my alley. I hope that you get the chance to read it soon!

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  7. MishaMarch 23, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Sounds like a great book! I had not heard of it before, so thanks for featuring it!

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  8. nomadreaderMarch 23, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    My first thought when I saw the cover: Freedom by Jonathan Franzen. I'm curious what the bird connection in this novel will be!

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  9. AudraMarch 23, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Ooh, 1950s Arkansas -- that's promising! And like everyone else, I'm totally enamoured of the cover!

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  10. DarleneMarch 23, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I've never heard of this one before but it does sound interesting.

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  11. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Well, first I would want to read it because the cover is beautiful (yes, I'm just that shallow) Then the authors who blurbed (I don't really think this is a word but I'm sticking by it) the book make me want to read it also. Adding it to my keep an eye out for list.

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  12. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)March 23, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    The cover with the beautiful swallow on it is enough to get me to take a closer look at this book.

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  13. JulesMarch 23, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Interesting pick!

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  14. StaciMarch 24, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I've not heard of this one until your post..now I'm curious!

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  15. JillMarch 24, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I'm definitely going to keep my eye out for this one...great endorsements!

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