Wednesday, October 6, 2010

My Selection for Waiting on Wednesday: Jane by April Linder

Waiting on Wednesday is the super meme started by Jill at Breaking the Spine. It gives all of us book lovers a chance to talk about what we're waiting to read. This week I can't wait to check out Jane by April Linder. It's a young adult book that's a modern take on an old classic--Jane Eyre.

According to the Publisher Weekly's review, Jane Moore's parents die in a tragic accident and she is left with only two unfeeling, absentee siblings to call family. Poor and alone, Jane quits college, interviews to become a full-time nanny, and because of her unassuming personality and total lack of celebrity awareness--quickly lands a job caring for the daughter of an aging, world-famous rock star who's about to make his comeback.

Jane is mesmerized by her new employer, Nico Rathburn. He's brooding, magnetic and an older man. Jane soon finds herself in the midst of a forbidden romance, but a torturous secret from his past threatens to destroy what they've created.

I read Jane Eyre years ago as a kid. I also always loved to watch the movie when it came on TV. I'm looking forward to this. It sounds Gothic, atmospheric and windswept. Anyone going to join me?

We won't have to wait long. It releases October 11, 2010.

Toodles!

19 comments:

  1. I'm really excited about this book as well! It sounds awesome!

    You can check out my WoW here!

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  2. Oh only one more week then!! I want to read this so bad and so I'm excited that the wait is almost over. Enjoy!

    Here's my WOW for this week

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  3. Modern Jane Eyre? Wow! I loved Jane Eyre.

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  4. Ohhh this book sounds great! And not much time to wait either, even better :)

    If you get a chance come by and visit my WoW!

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  5. Oh! I hadn't heard of this book!! But I LOVE Jane Eyre! One of my favorites! I will have to check it out! Great wow! Mine is at:
    The Delusional Diaries

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  6. oh yes, I am dying to read this one too! :)

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  7. I was reading about this just the other day - it does sound good! Great pick! :)

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  8. I heard about this one, it sounds really good. Great pick!

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  9. I think this one is going to be really good. I love Jane Eyre and I usually enjoy modern retellings! Thanks for sharing :)

    Here's what I'm waiting for this week :)

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  10. I just got an ARC of this, and I can't wait to dive in! It sounds like such a great book, and I LOVED Jane Eyre! Great pick!

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  11. This one sounds really good! I like the synopsis and the cover is lovely. Hope you enjoy it.

    Here's mine:

    http://lindsaymalone.wordpress.com/2010/10/06/waiting-on-wednesday-oct-6/

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  12. I can’t wait for this one either. Great choice!

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  13. Fan fiction is a touchy subject. Hope this one is good! My WOW is at The Crowded Leaf.

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  14. While I am not a "lover" of Jane Eyre I do think a modern reading adaptation such as this one would be a great book to pass a few hours with! Hope you get your WOW June as it does sound like something you will dive into and finish fairly easily!

    jackie ^_^

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  15. Hey guys. Thanks so much for stopping by. It's always so much fun to learn what you all think about a particular book and this one seems especially popular. To good reading!

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  16. Great pick! I read Jane Eyre in 9th grade and am intrigued by this one.
    Alison Can Read

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  17. An interesting and amusing take on this story!
    I'll have to put it on the list :)

    Check my pick out HERE!

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