Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Waiting on Wednesday : Where I Belong

"Waiting on Wednesday" is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. It lets us all gush about what soon-to-be released books we are jumping-up-and-down excited for.

Where I Belong
by Gwendolyn Heasley

release date: February 1st, 2011 by HarperTeen

description from goodreads:
Corrinne Corcoran’s upscale Manhattan life is perfectly on track—until her father announces he’s been laid off and she’s shipped off to Broken Spoke, Texas, to live with her grandparents. All alone in a big public school and forced to take a job shoveling manure, Corrinne is determined to get back to the glamorous life she’s supposed to be living. But as she grudgingly adjusts—making new friends and finding romance along the way—this city girl begins to realize that life without credit cards and shopping sprees may not be as bad as it seems....

In this sparkling debut that flawlessly balances romance and humor, readers will grow to love sharp and sassy Corrinne as she goes on her totally reluctant but completely irresistible journey of self-discovery.

My thoughts: Okay, so admittedly, this storyline sounds familiar (anyone ever watch a show a few years back called Darcy's Wild Life? hehe, used to watch it with my daughter.) Still and all, the old "fish out of water" is a tale that I tend to fall for the charm of every time. More than anything, what draws me to this one is that fantastic cover! The beautiful country setting, the intimate way they are leaning in close like she is about to whisper in his ear, the sweet yellow dress and heels. I love it all!!

16 comments :

  1. Haven't seen that show but the sotry sound sweet. Great pick

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  2. Oh, this sounds adorable! And it is completely new to me, which is an awesome plus. Shall be adding it to my wishlist - great pick!

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  3. I like books set in Texas! I live in southeast TX...so I'll probably read this one too. Thanks!

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  4. This sounds so cute!

    Thanks for visiting my WOW

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  5. I have heard of this book before...it sounds so cute!

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  6. I saw this book on another WOW post earlier today! It sounds too cute. The concept sounds really honest yet fun. Good pick!

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  7. This does look like a good book. I imagine it would be hard for someone used to the big city to wind up in a rural area. I have a feeling there will be plenty of humorous scenes involved. Nice pick!

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  8. i am in LOVE with this cover!!!! thanks for sharing, i'm adding it to my list!

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  9. Sounds like a refreshing read! My WOWs are at The Crowded Leaf.

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  10. Don't know that show, but this cover is swe-et! :) It sounds really good. Cannot wait to read this one, already have it on my tbr list.

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  11. I agree about the cover--it's gorgeous. Sounds fun!

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  12. It's awesome that we picked the same book this week! Too funny. I'm really looking forward to this.

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  13. This sounds lovely, and it's a new one on me. Fabulous pick, and thanks for sharing it!

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  14. The cover is pretty =) I'm a hard sell on the idea that the country is better than the city though lol. Sounds like a cute summer read though =)

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