Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Waiting on Wednesday: The List (19)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.

This week, I am waiting on...
The List by Siobhan Vivian

Expected Publication Date: April 1, 2012
Publisher: Scholastic
Synopsis: An intense look at the rules of high school attraction -- and the price that's paid for them.It happens every year. A list is posted, and one girl from each grade is chosen as the prettiest, and another is chosen as the ugliest. Nobody knows who makes the list. It almost doesn't matter. The damage is done the minute it goes up.

This is the story of eight girls, freshman to senior, "pretty" and "ugly." And it's also the story of how we see ourselves, and how other people see us, and the tangled connection of the two.
I think this book has a ton of potential. Considering that this IS Siobhan Vivian we're talking about, I know that she'll probably execute this book perfectly with a strong message, while still having that entertaining factor. I'm so excited! The concept sounds horrifying, yet so completely intriguing.

What are you waiting on this Wednesday? :)

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  1. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    That summary has me hooked! I wanna know who got prettiest an ugliest!!!
    Thanks for sharing!!!
    Come check out my WOW for an exclusive excerpt of the book!
    http://tessmw.blogspot.com/2012/01/waiting-on-wednesday-my-fairytale-life.html

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    I can sense the potential as well. Sadly a list like the one in the book sounds very plausible. Nice pick!

    Safari Poet

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  3. Traci @ The Reading GeekJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    Great pick! I am highly looking forward to this as well it sounds like it is going to be really good and have a great message.

    My WoW
    Traci @ The Reading Geek

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  4. bookittyblogJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    I agree it sounds a little horrifying but it looks good!
    http://www.bookittyblog.com/2012/01/waiting-on-wednesday-bitterblue.html

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  5. readaholicmeJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:39 AM

    Great Pick! It was on my WOW last week!

    Esha@ Readaholicme

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  6. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    Oh it sounds sooo good! I had never heard of it before but I'm adding it now! Sounds kind of like Mean Girls when they had their book where they talked about people. There are a lot of TV shows that talk about list. I like that it will follow all the girls pretty and ugly and their reactions!
    My Book Boyfriend

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    1. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:45 AM

      Whoops! Here is My WOW When I do two memes at the same time I confuse myself!

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  7. MichelleJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    I am looking forward to this as well! Really enjoy Siobhan Vivian's writing.

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  8. Kai AgitoJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    I am so excited for this book! Siobhan Vivian's writing is really good. Great pick :)

    Check out my WoW picks for this week!

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  9. Ashley @ Ashley Loves BooksJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    Yes! I've had this on my TBR list for awhile and am getting so impatient for it to finally come out! Great pick :)

    My WoW

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  10. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    This sounds like an interesting read. To be honest, I never experienced that kind of thing in high school, nor do I know of any girls known as "mean". Oh well LOL

    New follower :)

    My WoW

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  11. J.R. @ The TBR PileJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:54 AM

    WOWSERS! Great pick. I'm definately adding this one to my goodreads list!

    http://notyourmothersbookblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/waiting-on-wednesday-1.html

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  12. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    This sounds really interesting. Great pick!

    My WoW

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  13. Laurel-Rain SnowJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:00 AM

    Very intriguing...thanks for sharing.

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  14. Sonya@sonythebookloverJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    I like this book the concept I haven't seen before. I'm adding it to my TBR list, nice pick. Click on my name to see my picks.

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  15. June GJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    I've never heard of this author, but the book does sound good! Thanks.

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  16. RachelJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    This book sounds really good. Nice pick!

    My WOW: http://rachelreader.blogspot.com/2012/01/waiting-on-wednesday-32.html

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  17. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    I've seen this around the Web a little bit, sounds intriguing! Nice pick. Please stop by my WoW. Thanks!

    Anna @ Wandering Librarians

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  18. testJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    This sounds really good! can't wait for this one! Awesome pick!

    My WoW picks here

    Jay @ We Fancy Books

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  19. Wendy LohrJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Great Pick! I think this will be a really interesting read. I've definitely got it on my TBR list!

    Here's my WoW.

    Wendy @ Escape Into Fiction

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  20. Jenna JLJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    I have THE LIST on my wishlist too! I like the author's other books and this sounds like it could be a good read also.
    My WoW is CROAK.

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  21. Andrea @ Cozy UpJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    You're right this book will have a lot of potential! I haven't read any of her other books, but I've heard good things and I have no doubt that this will be good. Great pick!

    Andrea
    My WoW

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Great choice, sounds good.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/01/waiting-on-wednesday_2460.html

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  23. Amy @ Turn the Page (YA)January 25, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Good choice - this sounds great, but awful at the same time lol! Thank god no one thought of that particularly brand of cruelty at my school!

    My WoW this week

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  24. Laura BurgandyIceJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Interesting premise, definitely - gets right to the heart of the Trouble with High School and kids making those choices about each other. Yikes!! My Wow:
    Colorimetry

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    i can't wait to read this one. it sounds amazing, and i love the girl's expression on the cover. great pick!

    My WOW.

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  26. Vee_BookishJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Added this to my wishlist too, I really want a copy!

    ComaCalm's Corner

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  27. Meghan @ Books and a Cup of TeaJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    This is the one I heard about a while ago! I've been trying to look for it again, because I wanted to know the pub date, because it sounds awesome! Thank you for sharing :)

    Stop by my WOW, if you'd like!
    Meghan at Books and a Cup of Tea

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  28. Giselle San MiguelJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    I haven't heard of this one, but it sounds kinda awesome! Thanks for sharing!
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  29. A Beautiful MadnessJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Great pick! This sounds really good!
    Em
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