Welcome to another Waiting on Wednesday, our special day for sharing upcoming book releases. Hop on over to Breaking the Spine to find out what everyone else is excited about.
Today I am very excited about an upcoming release from a favorite author: The Race for Paris, by Meg Waite Clayton, is coming on August 11, 2015.
The New York Times bestselling author of The Wednesday Sisters returns with a moving and powerfully dynamic World War II novel about two American journalists and an Englishman, who together race the Allies to Occupied Paris for the scoop of their lives.
Normandy, 1944. To cover the fighting in France, Jane, a reporter for the Nashville Banner, and Liv, an Associated Press photographer, have endured enormous danger and frustrating obstacles—including strict military regulations limiting what women correspondents can. Even so, Liv wants more.
Encouraged by her husband, the editor of a New York newspaper, she’s determined to be the first photographer to reach Paris with the Allies, and capture its freedom from the Nazis.
However, her Commanding Officer has other ideas about the role of women in the press corps. To fulfill her ambitions, Liv must go AWOL. She persuades Jane to join her, and the two women find a guardian angel in Fletcher, a British military photographer who reluctantly agrees to escort them. As they race for Paris across the perilous French countryside, Liv, Jane, and Fletcher forge an indelible emotional bond that will transform them and reverberate long after the war is over.
Based on daring, real-life female reporters on the front lines of history like Margaret Bourke-White, Lee Miller, and Martha Gellhorn—and with cameos by other famous faces of the time—The Race for Paris is an absorbing, atmospheric saga full of drama, adventure, and passion. Combining riveting storytelling with expert literary craftsmanship and thorough research, Meg Waite Clayton crafts a compelling, resonant read.
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I have been drawn to books from this WWII era for a while, now, and I also love anything with journalists as characters. What are you excited about today?
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Isn’t that just the prettiest cover? Love the vintage look. Sounds like a good one.
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I love the cover, too, Kay! Totally takes me back to a day before our time…and I am looking forward to enjoying their experiences vicariously. Thanks for stopping by.
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I love books like this one…I’ll be in line behind you waiting for it.
My WoW: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2015/04/waiting-on-wednesday-truth-according-to.html
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Thanks for stopping by, Catherine, and I hope we both enjoy it.
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Ooh I’m really intrigued since it’s a WWII book! I’ll add it to my list of books to look out for 🙂
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Yes, that’s how I feel about that era, too; thanks for stopping by, Kelsey.
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new to me but sounds like a great pick. Hope you get a chance to read it soon.
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Thanks, Brandileigh, I hope so too!
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I’m a total sucker for anything related to WWII and somehow this one escaped my radar. Thanks so much for sharing!
Bonnie @ For the Love of Words
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Yes, for some reason, this era appeals to me, too. Thanks for stopping by, Bonnie.
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Thanks for stopping by my WOW earlier! I hope you enjoy this one!
Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Know
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Oh, so do I, Sandy, and thanks for the return visit.
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I like the cover! I hope you like the book! Check out my WoW!
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Thanks, Christina…and I’m glad you enjoyed visiting.
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I haven’t heard of this author before but the book sounds really good.
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My first and favorite read by this author was The Wednesday Sisters….thanks for stopping by, Yvonne, and enjoy your pick.
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This sounds like it will be a fascinating read. I love a good book that combines adventure, history and great characters. I hope that you enjoy it 🙂
My WOW: http://www.bookythoughtsandme.com/waiting-on-wednesday-wired/
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Thanks, Olena….I am a fan of that kind of story, too. Enjoy your pick!
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The Race for Paris definitely sounds interesting, Laurel-Rain! I hope you’ll get your hands on it soon, and that you’ll enjoy it!
Have a great rest of the week 🙂
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Thanks, Lexxie…I am excited about it! Glad you could stop by.
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This sounds definitely like my type of read, and love the cover!
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I agree, Kirsty…thanks for stopping by!
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