Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a meme hosted by Tressa at Wishful Endings to spotlight upcoming releases we are excited about that we have yet to read.
The book I’m waiting on this week is…
I was thrilled to receive a surprise copy of The Girls at 17 Swann Street from St. Martin’s Press and due to publish in February! Just look at that synopsis! I love lyrical writing, and the premise sounds emotional. I also love the idea of the characters supporting each other in their recoveries. The author has an amazing website of essays Aristotle at Afternoon Tea. After getting a taste of her writing, I absolutely cannot wait to read this book!
Synopsis from GOODREADS:
The chocolate went first, then the cheese, the fries, the ice cream. The bread was more difficult, but if she could just lose a little more weight, perhaps she would make the soloists’ list. Perhaps if she were lighter, danced better, tried harder, she would be good enough. Perhaps if she just ran for one more mile, lost just one more pound.
Anna Roux was a professional dancer who followed the man of her dreams from Paris to Missouri. There, alone with her biggest fears – imperfection, failure, loneliness – she spirals down anorexia and depression till she weighs a mere eighty-eight pounds. Forced to seek treatment, she is admitted as a patient at 17 Swann Street, a peach pink house where pale, fragile women with life-threatening eating disorders live. Women like Emm, the veteran; quiet Valerie; Julia, always hungry. Together, they must fight their diseases and face six meals a day.
Yara Zgheib’s poetic and poignant debut novel is a haunting, intimate journey of a young woman’s struggle to reclaim her life. Every bite causes anxiety. Every flavor induces guilt. And every step Anna takes toward recovery will require strength, endurance, and the support of the girls at 17 Swann Street.
Have you read The Girls at 17 Swann Street, or is it on your shelf? Please share your link to Can’t Wait/Waiting on Wednesdays/WWW, so I can check yours out! Happy Reading! ~ Jennifer THR
Jennifer ~ Tar Heel Reader 
Wow, this one does sound really good and you are so right about the writing, just reading the blurb makes me want to know more about the women and how they dealt with their challenges. Thanks for sharing, Jenn. Looking forward to your review. Happy reading!
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Thanks so much, Diana! I’m really looking forward to it! It sounds like it has plenty of emotion, which we both love. Happy reading to you, too! ♥️
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Oh my goodness, this is heartbreaking, but I hope it’s hopeful too in the end. It sounds like a powerful story.
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I hope it ends hopefully, too, Verushka. I will definitely keep you posted! ♥️
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Sounds amazing! Cannot wait for your review.
Happy Wednesday. 💕🌺📚
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Thank you, Virginia! I’m really excited. I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday, too! 💗 🌸
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Surprise book mail is the best! This one sounds extremely emotional and heart breaking.
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It’s is special, Suzie! It does sound like an emotional read for certain.
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Lovely pick! I’m adding this one to my wish list.
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Thank you! I hope you enjoy it, too, if you end up reading it, Catherine!
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Sounds intense and lovely photo. Great choice.
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Thanks so much, Barb! 💜
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This is such an insidious disease, one that frustrates me. Years ago I had a young woman working for me that was anorexic and I learned how destructive the behavior was to the entire family. I was confounded by my inability to help her. Looking forward to reading your review.
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Thank you, Jonetta! You are absolutely right. The effect on the family is strong. I will keep you posted!
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This does sound super emotional. Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
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Thank you, Ashley! I’m looking forward to it!
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I haven’t heard of this one. Sounds like an emotional read!
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I think it will be, too, Darinda! I love those!
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Dont you just love St Martins??? They have the most amazing books! I hope it’s a good one for you Jen!📚💕
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Yes, they really do! So well-rounded, too! Thanks, Sus! ♥️ Xoxo
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Oof this sounds like a heartbreaker!! I’ve had problems with eating disorders and weight loss in the past handful of yeras, so this might hit a little too close to home for me, but I hope you enjoy it, Jennifer! ❤
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Thanks, Kathy, and I completely understand. It’s good to know when a book isnt the right fit for us. ♥️
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I loved this and I hope you do too!! ❤
Great post!!
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I loved your review, Dee, and I cannot wait for this one! ♥️
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I can’t wait for this book either! It looks very compelling!💕
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Thanks, Berit! I hope it’s one we both love! ♥️
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Ooh, sounds as if it could be a lovely read or a really harrowing one depending on how the author has played it! Isn’t it lovely when publishers get to know you well enough to send you the perfect book for you… 😀
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It absolutely is! It’s just so thoughtful!
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I know someone on my in-law’s side who suffered from an eating disorder and she had a tremendous struggle with it, including some pretty horrible setbacks. At one point they didn’t think she’s make it, she was in the hospital deathly sick. This sounds like a powerful story, and support is so important, and it sounds like this book highlights that. Great pick!
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Thanks, Greg! I hope your family member is ok and feeling better. I have heard it’s a long, challenging road. I definitely like the sound of this book and hope it does the topic justice.
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Wow this sounds so interesting! Can’t wait to read your full review!! 😄
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Thanks, LP! I am definitely looking forward to reading it. 💕
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I CAN’T WAIT to read this one Jennifer! I have heard amazing things. I hope all the girls end up getting this one too from NG so we can read together :).
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I hope everyone gets it, too! It would be fun to read it together, Kendall! ♥️
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I’ve not heard of this book before but it sounds fabulous. I hope you love it!
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Thank you! I’m super excited to read it! ♥️
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Ohh great CWW pick this book looks and sounds really intriguing I hope you enjoy this book when you get the chance to read it, thank you so much for stopping by my CWW pick Jennifer.
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Thank you so much, Kati! ♥️ I’m happy I found your blog!
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Just got this galley as well (digital), and am really looking forward to it!
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I hope it’s a great read for both of us, Myndi!
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This is a new-to-me author/title. I hope you enjoy this one, Jennifer!! It’s always fun to have the chance to read an early copy, isn’t it!? 🙂
Thanks for visiting Finding Wonderland – my apologies it took me this long to visit!
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Yes, it’s so fun, Rissi, and thank you! No worries at all- you visited me and that’s a huge show of kindness. ♥️
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