Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Waiting on Wednesday: Second Chance Summer

This is a weekly meme hosted by Jill from Breaking the Spine.  "Waiting on Wednesday" spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.


Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson
Pub. Date: May 8, 2012



Goodreads says, "Taylor's family might not be the closest-knit – everyone is a little too busy and overscheduled – but for the most part, they get along fine. Then they get news that changes everything: Her father has pancreatic cancer, and it's stage four – meaning that there is basically nothing to be done. Her parents decide that the family will spend his last months together at their old summerhouse in the Pocono Mountains.  Crammed into a place much smaller and more rustic than they are used to, they begin to get to know each other again. And Taylor discovers that the people she thought she had left behind haven't actually gone anywhere. Her former summer best friend is suddenly around, as is her first boyfriend. . . and he's much cuter at seventeen than he was at twelve.  As the summer progresses, the Edwards become more of a family, and closer than they've ever been before. But all of them very aware that they're battling a ticking clock. Sometimes, though, there is just enough time to get a second chance – with family, with friends, and with love."


*I know this book's publication is a long way off, but I can't contain my excitement.  Second Chance Summer sounds rather serious, but I like that it has the potential to be a powerful read. Plus, I ADORED Amy & Roger's Epic Detour.  And did I mention that this takes place at the Pocono Mountains? I love the Poconos; in fact, my parents used to own a house there when I was a little kid.  This book is just another reason why I already can't wait for next summer.



20 comments:

  1. Oooh...second chance with family.
    I want to read it too.

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  2. I just discovered this book yesterday, great pick!


    My WoW

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  3. Great pick! I loved Amy and Roger's Epic Detour and I am looking forward to this one.

    My WOW: http://rachelreader.blogspot.com/2011/08/waiting-on-wednesday-17.html

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  4. Sounds bittersweet. Beautiful cover too.

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  5. I can't wait for this one. I just saw the cover on Goodreads yesterday and it immediately went on my wishlist. So excited to read it! :)

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  6. Woo boy -- sounds like a heartbreaker. But I also loved Amy & Roger and think Matson is a very talented writer -- I'll keep an eye out for this one next year when I'm feeling strong!

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  7. i think this one might be too sad for me. i hadn't seen it before though!

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  8. I love that this focuses so much on family, there's just something interesting about family dynamics that makes me devour books like this in one sitting. Awesome choice Christina!

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  9. This is definitely a book that I want to check out! It sounds really good! Awesome pick! :)

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  10. This one sounds so sad.I want to read her other book Amy and Roger's Epic Detour :) I'm a bit allergic to all things sad.

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  11. I better grab my tissues.

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  12. This one sounds so good!!! I love the cover too!! Great pick :)

    Here's my WoW!

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  13. I really do love this cover. So summery :)

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    Also check out the GREAT Giveaways we have going on!

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  14. This one sounds really good---probably a heart-wrencher! I still need to read Amy & Roger but I've heard some amazing things about it!

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  15. I would love to read that! I loved Amy & Roger's Epic Detour.

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  16. Sounds heartwarming and heartwrenching.

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  17. this was my WoW too. So excited for it.

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  18. Thanks for checking out my WoW! If you haven't read Amy & Roger's you must! It's fantastic!

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  19. This looks great! I haven't read Amy & Roger's Epic Detour yet, but it's on my TBR. This will have to go there as well. Thanks for sharing!

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  20. Looking forward to this one too. I looooved Amy and Roger. Great pick.
    Sally.
    http://theelifylop.blogspot.com/2011/08/waiting-on-wednesday-31.html

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