Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by Jill of Breaking the Spine. This meme is a place to showcase a book we’re really looking forward to with bated breath! A new release in our favorite series, an exciting new title from a favorite author…
Waiting on Wednesday #27 – Language Arts
This week, the book I’m waiting for is by an author I’ve never read before, but the blurb and the title just really made me want to read it. It will be released on June 9th 2015!
Language Arts – Stephanie Kallos
Sometimes the most powerful words are the ones you’re still searching for.
Charles Marlow teaches his high school English students that language will expand their worlds. But linguistic precision cannot help him connect with his autistic son, or with his ex-wife, who abandoned their shared life years before, or even with his college-bound daughter who has just flown the nest. He’s at the end of a road he’s traveled on autopilot for years when a series of events forces him to think back on the lifetime of decisions and indecisions that have brought him to this point. With the help of an ambitious art student, an Italian-speaking nun, and the memory of a boy in a white suit who inscribed his childhood with both solace and sorrow, Charles may finally be able to rewrite the script of his life.
From the best-selling author of Broken for You, Language Arts is an affecting tale of love, loss, and language—its powers and its perils.
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About Linda @ (un)Conventional Bookworms
Linda is an English as foreign language teacher and has a Master's degree in English Language and Literature. She's an avid reader, blogger, compulsive one-clicker and a genre omnivore. Ever since she learnt how to read she has been seen with a book or two in her hands everywhere she goes.
Omigosh, I want to read this too, Lexxie!! You know I love words, so that first line hooked me. But I really want to get to know Charles and see how things resolve for him…using words. 🙂 Great pick! Thanks for introducing it!!
Happy Wednesday, my dear! **BIG HUGS**
I know, right? And finding the exact right word for the right situation is sometimes really hard, but when it happens, a sentence turns out really beautiful!
Happy Wednesday, Brandee *BIG HUGS*
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Oh this looks like one that will be full of the FEELS!! And I totally live for words so there’s that too;) sounds like one that should be on my tbr too!
I agree – feels, words and beautiful turns of phrases 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Berls!
This will definitely go on my TBR list 🙂
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Jackie @Jackie’s Book World
YAY Jackie! I hope we’ll both get a hold of it as soon as possible 🙂
I hadn’t heard of this before but it sounds like my sort of read! It’s gone straight on to the wishlist so thanks for sharing 🙂
I’ve been eying this for a while, and I’ve requested it – but I haven’t been accepted *cries*
Thanks for stopping by, Fi!
OOh nice! That’s new to me! Liking the cover!
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I agree, the cover is really nice, Jessica, but that blurb is just beautiful!
Ooh that is such a nice cover! I’ve never heard of this one before so thanks for sharing, Lexxie! <33
I am really excited about this one, Melanie 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
What book lover wouldn’t fall in love with a title like that?
I agree, Alison, the title is just awesome! And language truly is an art 🙂
I have this one too. I don’t know the author, but I know her uncle, and he’s very proud of her and so when I saw her book, I decided to request a copy. haven’t read it yet, but looking forward to it.
I don’t have it, Annette, but I would really, really love to have it – like right now 😀 Happy Wednesday!
Now this book sounds absolutely engrossing..Adding it to my TBR now..Thanks for sharing Lexxie 🙂
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Yeah, I think it sounds really amazing, Nikita. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Oh wow, this one sounds really unique! And since have a B.A. in Linguistics, I can’t help but feel drawn to it! Thanks for bringing this one to my attention Lexxie, I hope you can get your hands on it asap 😀 Cheers ♥
YAY for B.A’s in linguistics, Micheline 😉 I can’t wait to read Language Arts… it just calls out to me completely.
New to me but sounds good. Hope you get a chance to read it and love it soon.
I hope I’ll get a chance to read it soon, too, Brandi 🙂 Happy Wednesday.
Definitely adding this to my goodreads list!
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Naomi @The Perks Of Being A Bookworm
It sounds amazing, doesn’t it, Naomi?
What a blurb. I so want to know this ambitious art student and Italian speaking nun, even more than the MC. Sounds amazing, maybe a bit crazy, and definitely heart breaking.
I agree, there is so much going on, and I really want to know all about it, Robyn 🙂 Happy Thursday!
I haven’t seen this one before but it sounds really interesting. An ambitious art student and an Italian speaking nun? Yeah, I’m definitely going to have to check it out 🙂
LOL, it’s funny how many commenters get stuck on the Italian speaking nun 😀 I agree, though, this books sounds really different, and very good.
Lexxie, thank you so very much for your interest in LANGUAGE ARTS! Thanks to all the folks who commented as well. This third literary “baby” had a very challenging journey into the world, so your pre-publication enthusiasm means more to me than you can possibly know. I hope you’ll consider subscribing to my newsletter and/or following me on my “Stephanie Kallos – writer” Facebook page.
Again, sending big gratitude to you and your followers – and wishes for happy reading in 2015!
All best,
SK
Best wishes to you for 2015, too, Stephanie. Thanks for stopping by.