Wednesday, February 29, 2012

"Waiting on" Wednesday


"Waiting on" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.



This week's selection is:


SECOND CHANCE SUMMER
By: Morgan Matson
Published By: Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing
Release Date: May 8, 2012
Preorder the Book: Amazon


Goodreads Summary: Taylor’s family might not be the closest-knit – everyone is a little too busy and overscheduled – but for the most part, they get along fine. Then they get news that changes everything: Her father has pancreatic cancer, and it’s stage four – meaning that there is basically nothing to be done. Her parents decide that the family will spend his last months together at their old summerhouse in the Pocono Mountains.

Crammed into a place much smaller and more rustic than they are used to, they begin to get to know each other again. And Taylor discovers that the people she thought she had left behind haven’t actually gone anywhere. Her former summer best friend is suddenly around, as is her first boyfriend. . . and he’s much cuter at seventeen than he was at twelve.

As the summer progresses, the Edwards become more of a family, and closer than they’ve ever been before. But all of them very aware that they’re battling a ticking clock. Sometimes, though, there is just enough time to get a second chance – with family, with friends, and with love.




Why it's wanted:

I've started enjoying a lot more contemporary books recently, and this sounds like it could be a really good read and a very touching story.

5 comments:

  1. Sounds great! A little bit like 'It's Not Summer Without You' et al. :)

    http://the-book-hour.posterous.com/waiting-on-wednesday

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  2. I have been waiting for this one too, I think it looks great and the cover is so pretty!!

    Check out my WOW.

    Emma @ Lost in a YA book

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  3. I really am enjoying Contemporary books too, as of late. Thanks for sharing

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  4. Great pick, sounds like a great story and a stunning cover!

    My WoW

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  5. Totally looking forward to reading this!! :) Great pick!

    Jess @ Gone with the Words
    My Wow pick this week! :)

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