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"Waiting On" Wednesday (#2) Isla and the Happily Ever After

3/06/2013


 “Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

 This week I'm picking Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins.
 Expected publication: September 17th 2013 by Dutton



From Goodreads:  
From the glittering streets of Manhattan to the moonlit rooftops of Paris, falling in love is easy for hopeless dreamer Isla and introspective artist Josh. But as they begin their senior year in France, Isla and Josh are quickly forced to confront the heartbreaking reality that happily-ever-afters aren’t always forever.

Their romantic journey is skillfully intertwined with those of beloved couples Anna and Étienne and Lola and Cricket, whose paths are destined to collide in a sweeping finale certain to please fans old and new.

Why I'm Waiting: 
I loved Anna, I loved Lola, and I am so excited to see how this one turns out.  JOSH! ISLA! PARIS!  So excited.  I feel like I've spent a lot of time more than just waiting for the book to come out.  I've waited for that sure, but I have also been waiting a really long time to see that COVER!  I've been waiting to use this as a WoW post until I got to see the cover.  I have a feeling that I'm not going to be the only one to feature it this week. I can't believe we've had to wait TWO years to get this book.  My only complaint is that while it  matches the new covers of the last two books, it looks nothing like the covers on the beautiful books that currently live on my bookshelf. But honestly, I like the new covers more.


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33 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    I still need to read the others books in Perkins' series, but I did pick up Anna and the French Kiss from the library this past weekend.

    My WOW

    Jessica@Lovin' Los Libros

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  2. Jen | Book DenMarch 6, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    I'm so sorry your covers won't match. I hate when that happens!

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  3. KathleenMarch 6, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    I'm looking forward to this one too. Great pick!

    Kat
    www.katsbookbuzz.net

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  4. Shane @ItchingforBooksMarch 6, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Good pick. Thanks for sharing!

    new follower
    http://itchingforbooks.blogspot.com/2013/03/waiting-on-wednesday-37.html

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  5. AxieMarch 6, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    I picked this one too! AND EXACTLY FOR THE SAME REASON AS YOU (you're psychic, I picked it cause of the cover reveal). Also, we book bloggers are predictable.

    :)

    Axie @ Books are Bread

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  6. Uncorked ThoughtsMarch 6, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Aww this sounds really good! Thank you for becoming a new follower! I have followed you in return :)

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  7. Jessica @ a GREAT readMarch 6, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Nice! Seeing this one a lot today!

    Here's my WoW

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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  8. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    Is this a series? If so, what are the other books? Thanks for stopping byJess@Fueled byFiction

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    1. LisaILJMarch 6, 2013 at 4:47 PM

      kind of. The characters in Anna and the French Kiss show up in Lola and the Boy Next Door, and both Josh and Isla were introduced in Anna.

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  9. DianaMarch 6, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    I still need to start Anna and the French Kiss, but I like a more realistic approach to love and it sounds like Perkins manages that.
    Thanks for sharing and stopping by our blog today!

    Diana @ BookVenturers

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  10. brandileigh2003March 6, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    This sounds interesting and Hope you get to read it soon!
    Brandi @ Blkosiner’s Book Blog

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  11. ellepauletteMarch 6, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Awesome pick for this week! Happy Reading! Here is my WoW for this week!

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  12. Meradeth HoustonMarch 6, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Seriously looking forward to this one too! Great pick!!

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  13. Kelley @ Another Novel ReadMarch 6, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    Okay, this book sounds great and I LOVE that cover! It's got all of my favorite colors in it. :)

    Also, I frickin love the name of your blog. Reading it instantly made me think of the song! So cute!

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  14. AliseMarch 6, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    I had no idea she was doing another book! Ooh, can't wait for this then! Great pick!

    http://www.readerswonderland.com/2013/03/waiting-on-wednesday-7.html

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    1. AliseMarch 6, 2013 at 8:40 PM

      You have an ARC of S&S? *drowns in envy* Shadow and Bone is one of my favorites so I hope you like it. I have become your newest follower. :)

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  15. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    This sounds great! I will have to check it out.

    Chelsea @ Starbucks & Books Obsession
    bookbloggerparadise.blogspot.com

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  16. Mary @ BookSwarmMarch 6, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Oh, yeah! I loved her other two book and can't wait for this one. Love the postcard feel of this cover, too (even though it DOESN'T MATCH!!).

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  17. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    I still need to read Anna and the French Kiss and Lola and the Boy Next Door. Everyone raves about them so I'll have to get around to it. :D Great pick!

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  18. WoWMarch 6, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    This will be awesome for sure :D
    Thanks for checking my WoW :D

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  19. Home of a Book LoverMarch 6, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    http://homeofabooklover.blogspot.com/2013/03/waiting-on-wednesday-02.html

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  20. LaurenMarch 6, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    So incredibly pumped for Isla! Great WoW pick!

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  21. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    Aww, this sounds ridiculously cute, but still heart ache worthy!

    Thanks for stopping by my WoW post this week
    - Read. Sleep. Repeat.

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  22. Teresa Mary RoseMarch 6, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    I have yet to read these books but I hear some seriously great things about the, although not a big fan of th cover makeovers. Great pick and thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  23. CricketMarch 6, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    I haven't heard of this before, thanks for sharing
    Cricket@Little Library Muse

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  24. AnonymousMarch 7, 2013 at 4:26 AM

    I haven't read the other books yet and although i know it's not a series, they are just companion books, i still want to start from the beginning :P

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  25. Naomi HopMarch 7, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    Great Wow!!!

    Thanx for visiting my TT
    Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace

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  26. Sara @ Forever 17 BooksMarch 7, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    It's been so hard waiting 2 years for this one but I am also really excited! :)

    Thanks for stopping by my post!

    ~Sara @ Forever 17 Books

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  27. The Book RogueMarch 7, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Never heard of this, but sounds like it might be good. Hope you enjoy! =) Thanks for stepping by and sharing!

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  28. Kimberly @ Turning the PagesMarch 8, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    I'm not a fan of the genre but I've heard this author is fantastic! Great pick and thanks for visiting my WoW post this week and following my blog. Following you back!
    -Kimberly @ Turning the Pages

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  29. MizMaliciouzMarch 10, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    I still haven't read Anna or Lola but I've heard nothing but great things regarding Stephanie Perkins writing.So I agree its a great choice as your W.O.W thanks again for stopping by my blog & following me. I have also followed you back =D

    Toodlez & Happy Reading
    Lisa- A.K.A (Miz_Maliciouz)
    http://www.bookmarkbelles.com/

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  30. Kara_MalinczakMarch 10, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    I haven't read Lola yet, but Anna was adorable. I'll get to it eventually though because I thought it was a really great book! Enjoy!

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  31. graceloMarch 11, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    Would it be weird to say that I've only read Lola? I really would like to get to Anna soon, but other books just got in the way . . . Anyways, I'm pretty excited for Ilsa as well!

    Thanks for stopping by my WoW!

    Grace | Lust For Stories

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