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Olivia Farr, Staff Reviewer

Waiting on Wednesday ~ July 21, 2021

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.     *Connie’s Choice* (YABC Site Manager)    The Hawthorne Legacy Author:  Jennifer Lynn Barnes Expected publication:  September 7, 2021 Intrigue, riches, and romance abound in this...
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Olivia Farr, Staff Reviewer

Waiting on Wednesday ~ May 26, 2021

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.     *Kim's Choice* (YABC Staff Reviewer)    A Sitting in St. James   Author: Rita Williams Garcia Publication date: May 25, 2021 A tour-de-force from three-time...
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Olivia Farr, Staff Reviewer

Waiting on Wednesday ~ April 7, 2021

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.     *Olivia’s Choice* (YABC Staff Reviewer)    Counting Down With You Author:  Tashie Bhuiyan Expected publication:  May 4, 2021 In this sparkling and romantic YA debut,...
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Olivia Farr, Staff Reviewer

Waiting on Wednesday ~ March 31, 2021

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.     *Samantha’s Choice* (YABC Promotions Manager)    Dark Waters Author:  Katherine Arden Expected publication:  August 3, 2021 New York Times bestselling author Katherine Arden returns with...
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Olivia Farr, Staff Reviewer

Waiting on Wednesday ~ March 24, 2021

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.     *Samantha’s Choice* (YABC Promotions Manager)    The Wild Ones Author:  Nafiza Azad Expected publication:  August 3, 2021 From William C. Morris Finalist Nafiza Azad comes...
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Olivia Farr, Staff Reviewer

Waiting on Wednesday ~ February 3, 2021

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.     *Samantha’s Choice* (YABC Staff Reviewer)    Our Last Echoes Author:  Kate Alice Marshall Expected publication:  March 16, 2021 Kara Thomas meets Twin Peaks in this...
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Olivia Farr, Staff Reviewer

Waiting on Wednesday ~ January 6, 2021

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.     *Samantha’s Choice* (YABC Staff Reviewer)    We Can’t Keep Meeting Like This Author:  Rachel Lynn Solomon Expected publication:  June 1, 2021 A wedding harpist disillusioned...
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Olivia Farr, Staff Reviewer

Waiting on Wednesday ~ December 2, 2020

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.     *Samantha’s Choice* (YABC Staff Reviewer)    Off the Record Author:  Camryn Garrett Expected publication:  May 18, 2021 The behind-the-scenes access of Almost Famous meets the...
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Olivia Farr, Staff Reviewer

Waiting on Wednesday ~ October 28, 2020

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.     *Lillian’s Choice* (YABC Staff Reviewer)    Fae’s Promise Author:  M. Lynn & Melissa A. Craven Expected publication:  unknown Griffin O’Shea is trapped. Again. His prison...
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Waiting On Wednesday ~ May 6th, 2020

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at   Breaking the Spine   and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.             *Caitlin's Choice* (YABC Staff Reviewer)    Fae's Destruction (M Lynn/Melissa Craven)   Author: M Lynn/Melissa Craven Expected publication:  May...
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