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This Is Me Geeking Out:
Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
I just received an ARC of “Her Fearful Symmetry” in the mail!!!!
In case the name isn’t ringing any bells, Niffenegger is the author of “The Time Traveler’s Wife” (you know, the one just made into a movie?).
“The Time Traveler’s Wife” was originally published about 6 years and many people, myself included, have been waiting to see if and when she would write her next book and whether or not it would capture the whimsy of TTTW. Based on Rebecca’s discussion of the book and the publisher’s description, I’m quite excited about this book, and may just have to start it right away, even though I have other books that need to be read and this book doesn’t come out until September 29th.
Here’s the publisher’s description, for those of you who are interested:
When Elspeth Noblin dies of cancer, she leaves her London apartment to her twin nieces, Julia and Valentina. These two American girls never met their English aunt, only knew that their mother, too, was a twin, and Elspeth her sister. Julia and Valentina are semi-normal American teenagers–with seemingly little interest in college, finding jobs, or anything outside their cozy home in the suburbs of Chicago, and with an abnormally intense attachment to one another.
The girls move to Elspeth’s flat, which borders Highgate Cemetery in London. They come to know the building’s other residents. There is Martin, a brilliant and charming crossword puzzle setter suffering from crippling Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; Marjike, Martin’s devoted but trapped wife; and Robert, Elspeth’s elusive lover, a scholar of the cemetery. As the girls become embroiled in the fraying lives of their aunt’s neighbors, they also discover that much is still alive in Highgate, including–perhaps–their aunt, who can’t seem to leave her old apartment and life behind.
Niffenegger weaves a captivating story in Her Fearful Symmetry about love and identity, about secrets and sisterhood, and about the tenacity of life–even after death.
Don’t worry, I’ll let you know more after I read it!
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Time Traveler’s Wife is one of those strange books, where I really didn’t like the book, but I found myself crying at the end of it. Hmm.
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Lucky!!!
I loved this book!!!
I better put in my pre-order soon. It comes out the day before my birthday, and I’ll give you one guess how I’ll be celebrating it this year. =) I can’t wait to hear what you think of it!!
.-= Nari – The Novel World´s last blog ..French Women Don’t Get Fat – Review =-.
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This sounds really good. I also want to read The Time Traveler’s Wife.
.-= Zia´s last blog ..Giveaway for The Blue Star Update =-.
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I was hoping to get an ARC of that one… I will have to wait and see… I hope it’s as good at her first one!
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This is me being jealous! Enjoy it!!
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I’ve not read TTW yet (I know, please flog me) but is on my shelf, and I fully agree it will be fabulous. Geek away, I am there with you on this one.
.-= Sandy´s last blog ..Who Loves Ya, Baby? =-.
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I got mine today, too!!!! SQUUEEEEEEEE!!! I would race you to see who finishes it first, but even with a newborn I’m sure you’ll beat me.
I’m hoping to see The Time Traveler’s Wife this weekend. I’m crossing my fingers that I can.
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I still need to read The Time Traveler’s Wife, but this one sounds even better. I can’t wait until it comes out.
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I can’t wait to get my hands on this book!
.-= Marg´s last blog ..Sometimes the little things don’t matter =-.
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Oooh, lucky! I have to say that I’m slightly jealous now!
.-= Kay´s last blog ..Review : The Widow’s Season =-.
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Seastar! I have never heard you “Squeeeeeeeee!” before!
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Yay! I’m so glad other bloggers are starting to get them so we can all geek out together. Hope you love it!
.-= Rebecca @ The Book Lady’s Blog´s last blog ..My evening with Richard Russo… =-.
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I got it too – jumped up and down in my kitchen like a little girl. =)
.-= Elizabeth´s last blog ..Movie Review – The Band’s Visit =-.
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I’d totally geek out too! I really want to read this book!!
.-= Kelly @The Novel Bookworm´s last blog ..Big Sid, Matt, the Vincati and Leno’s Garage =-.
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You are soooooooooo lucky!!!! I know you’re already reading it. Enjoy!
.-= Beth F´s last blog ..Awards! Creative Rock ‘n’ Roll =-.
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Glad you have an early copy. I am really looking forward to reading it. TTW was a favorite of mine so I’m glad she has a new novel out.
.-= Scobberlotcher´s last blog ..TSS: Book Cover Discussion – Which do you prefer? =-.
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I mean this in the best possible way… but… I hate you! lol I am so looking forward to this book. I hope it lives up to the hype! Enjoy!
.-= Kailana´s last blog ..Sunday Book Coveting -This and That =-.
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I’m getting one too (although hasn’t arrived yet)!! Plus I’m planning a girl’s night out to see The Time Traveler’s Wife on Tuesday night! I can’t wait!!
.-= Stephanie´s last blog ..Sense and Sensibility, a mini-challenge & giveaway =-.
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So Jealous!
Can’t wait to see what you think of it.
.-= Irish´s last blog ..Rebecca I Accept Your Indy Movie Challenge =-.
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I am about halfway through The Time traveler’s Wife and can’t believe I haven’t read it until now. At least I’ll only have to wait a month until Niffenegger’s next book instead of years!
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This is where we mere mortals and authors get envious of you reviewers. I loved “The Time Traveler’s Wife” as well as a short story Niffenegger wrote on Amazon Shorts (http://www.amazon.com/Jakob-Wywialowski-Angels-Audrey-Niffenegger/dp/B000A0F6O, which you can get it for 49 cents). I’ve used “The Time Traveler’s Wife” in two of my English classes, and now I have to wait for this new one. You and Rebecca of “The Book Lady’s Blog” have made me envious.
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Holy crap, i am so jealous. I hope you love it!
.-= Janssen´s last blog ..Boston =-.
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