Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Waiting on Wednesday

This meme is hosted by Breaking the Spine and is meant to highlight some great pre-publication books we all can't wait to get our grubby little mitts on.
For me, I can't wait to read: River House by Sarahlee Lawrence. The book is being released by Tin House Books on October 1. The amazon description reads:

River House is one young woman’s story about returning home to her family’s ranch and, with the help of her father, building a log house on the property. Sarahlee Lawrence grew up in remote central Oregon and spent her days dreaming about leaving her small town for world adventures. An avid river rafter through adolescence, by the age of twenty-one, Lawrence had rafted some of the most dangerous rivers of the world as an accomplished river guide. But living her dream as guide and advocate, riding and cleaning the arteries of the world, led her back to the place she least expected — to her dusty beginnings and her family’s home. River House is a beautiful story about a daughter’s return and her relationship with her father, whom she enlists to help brave the cold winter and build a log house by hand. Lawrence’s father, landlocked on the ranch for decades, is a surfer who longs for the sea. Lawrence, a reformed river rat, has forsaken the water for a spell, determined to build a home. Together, they work through the harsh winter, father helping daughter every step of the way to achieve her dream. The surprise comes when Lawrence sees how she has helped him live his.

5 comments:

  1. Wow, this sounds like a really interesting book! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Nice pick for this week's WoW! I can't wait for so many releases!

    Check out my WoW and follow my blog here.
    Be sure to check out my signed book giveaway which ends on October 1st!

    Hafsah (I'm a new follower)

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  3. Thakns for sharing such a great WOW. Hope you enjoy it when you get it!

    Here's my WOW for this week

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  4. This sounds like the kind of book that will stay with you long after you finish reading...great pick!
    Hope you enjoy your week :)

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  5. This sounds like a beautiful, inspiring story. I really like the idea that you have to leave and experience the world a bit to really appreciate what you have.

    Thanks for a great find, it's going on my tbr list.

    ~ Amy

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