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This week I’m waiting on…
Title The Museum of Intangible Things
Author Wendy Wunder
Pages 304 Pages
Genre Contemporary, Realistic Fiction, Romance
Publisher Razorbill
To Be Published April 10th, 2014
Find It On Goodreads ● Amazon.com
Loyalty. Envy. Obligation. Dreams. Disappointment. Fear. Negligence. Coping. Elation. Lust. Nature. Freedom. Heartbreak. Insouciance. Audacity. Gluttony. Belief. God. Karma. Knowing what you want (There is probably a French word for it). Saying Yes. Destiny. Truth. Devotion. Forgiveness. Life. Happiness (ever after).
Hannah and Zoe haven’t had much in their lives, but they’ve always had each other. So when Zoe tells Hannah she needs to get out of their down-and-out New Jersey town, they pile into Hannah’s beat-up old Le Mans and head west, putting everything—their deadbeat parents, their disappointing love lives, their inevitable enrollment at community college—behind them.
As they chase storms and make new friends, Zoe tells Hannah she wants more for her. She wants her to live bigger, dream grander, aim higher. And so Zoe begins teaching Hannah all about life’s intangible things, concepts sadly missing from her existence—things like audacity, insouciance, karma, and even happiness.
An unforgettable read from the acclaimed author of The Probability of Miracles, The Museum of Intangible Things sparkles with the humor and heartbreak of true friendship and first love.
One of the wonderful perks about growing older is I find I’m more comfortable with myself and more knowledgeable about what works for me. Because of that, I’m increasing able to pinpoint books that I can say with some confidence I know I’ll enjoy. The Museum of Intangible Things is definitely one such novel. There are few things I love reading about more than journeys of self discovery, and I love that this novel seems to focus on the friendship between the two girls as opposed to romance. While I’m not opposed to the inclusion of romance in some capacity, I do wish more novels would focus on female friendship and this novel certainly promises to do just that. I have very high hopes for this one! Because it’s set to be released only a couple of weeks before my birthday, it also feels a little like kismet 🙂
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First of all, that cover!!! It’s seriously one of the prettiest covers out there; I am so in love! Secondly, I wholeheartedly agree with you. This book sounds amazing, and I do think that there needs to be more books about female friendships. Fabulous pick this week, Jen!
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I completely agree, Jen. It’s easily one of my favourite contemporary book covers within the YA genre! 😀
Jen @ Pop! Goes The Reader recently posted…Waiting On…The Museum of Intangible Things by Wendy Wunder
Some people ask me why I never seem to have books with low ratings and I think it’s because I know which books I will like, and those are the ones I pick up. This one does seem like something I’d enjoy. I can’t wait until it’s released!
I agree that YA novels should focus more on friendships. It’s one of the most important aspects of being a young adult, even more important than romance, in my opinion. I love books that are able to put friendships in such beautiful way.
Oh, and when is your birthday? 😉
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I’m the same way! It’s one of the great things about getting older and having more experience – I’m better able to identify what works for me in a book and am more likely to pick out ones I know I’ll enjoy 😀
My birthday is April 27th 😛 I know what I’ll be asking for this year!
Jen @ Pop! Goes The Reader recently posted…Waiting On…The Museum of Intangible Things by Wendy Wunder
The cover is what initially drew me to this novel but it sounds so good too. My favorite YA books are the ones that focus on friendship rather than just romance.
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The cover was admittedly the first thing that attracted my notice as well! 😉 The use of typography is fantastic and I love the soft colour palette.
I completely agree with you re: the importance of friendship within the YA genre.
Jen @ Pop! Goes The Reader recently posted…Waiting On…The Museum of Intangible Things by Wendy Wunder
Eeeii that name and cover! I am totally 110% down for this one.
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Doesn’t it sound great? 😀
Jen @ Pop! Goes The Reader recently posted…Waiting On…The Museum of Intangible Things by Wendy Wunder
HAHA just went to add to Goodreads and apparently I already did! 😡
Jess recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday (10)
I do that all the time! There’s just too many books to keep track of 😛 Hehe.
Jen @ Pop! Goes The Reader recently posted…Waiting On…The Museum of Intangible Things by Wendy Wunder
I loved The Probability of Miracles and can’t wait to read Wunder’s latest! The cover and concept look great.
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I haven’t had the opportunity to read The Probability of Miracles yet but it’s certainly on my TBR list 😀 I’ve heard really wonderful things about it, and the concept for The Museum of Intangible Things appeals to me even more!
Jen @ Pop! Goes The Reader recently posted…Waiting On…The Museum of Intangible Things by Wendy Wunder
Oh yes, it sounds wonderful! =D
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Doesn’t it? I love how Wunder is able to make a simple contemporary sound so magical 🙂
Jen @ Pop! Goes The Reader recently posted…Waiting On…The Museum of Intangible Things by Wendy Wunder
Oh, this does look fantastic! I hadn’t run across this book before now, so thanks for putting it on my radar. And I agree, I do tend to love books that have strong friendship elements in them too, and this one looks like it could be a good one! 🙂
P.S. – Your blog is fabulous.
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Thank you so much, Dani! 😀 It’s always exciting to discover a new book we might not have heard about before so I’m glad I was able to help in that regard.
An examination of simple friendship is often woefully overlooked in the YA genre, so I was very pleased when I read the synopsis for this particular novel. Hopefully it won’t disappoint!
Jen @ Pop! Goes The Reader recently posted…Waiting On…The Museum of Intangible Things by Wendy Wunder
This one does sound so good. I love the whimisical cover and I’m always a fan of books that focus on friendship, too. Great pick!
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I would be lying if I didn’t admit that the stunning cover was what initially attracted my attention as well 😉 It’s just so pretty! All joking aside though, I really love the sound of the synopsis as well.
Jen @ Pop! Goes The Reader recently posted…Waiting On…The Museum of Intangible Things by Wendy Wunder
Want want want! Great choice, just added it to my TBR list :3
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Nina @ Project Read and Review recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday (#31)
Thanks, Nina! Hopefully we’ll both enjoy it 🙂
Jen @ Pop! Goes The Reader recently posted…Waiting On…The Museum of Intangible Things by Wendy Wunder
That cover is so pretty and the book sounds good too.
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I completely agree, Jenna! 😀
Jen @ Pop! Goes The Reader recently posted…Waiting On…The Museum of Intangible Things by Wendy Wunder
Well, I want this! That cover is beautiful and the synopsis sounds great 😀
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I couldn’t agree more, Georgina! The wait for the release of this book is going to seem endless 🙁
Jen @ Pop! Goes The Reader recently posted…Waiting On…The Museum of Intangible Things by Wendy Wunder
Nothing new, but I ADORE this cover! And the title too! It has a strange “something” in it that I want to discover. The story looks like something I’d also really like to read! Have to try it when it’s released.
Eline recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday 24/07
I completely agree, Eline! The feelings and concepts touched upon in the synopsis are universal, and yet Wunder seems to have added her own quirky, unique spin to the story that I’m really looking forward to experiencing.
Jen @ Pop! Goes The Reader recently posted…Waiting On…The Museum of Intangible Things by Wendy Wunder
Interesting cover, nice pick.
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I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😀
Jen @ Pop! Goes The Reader recently posted…Waiting On…The Museum of Intangible Things by Wendy Wunder
This sound like a wonderfull book 🙂 Never heard of this before. Love the cover 😉
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Isn’t it fantastic? It’s almost reason enough to read the book right there 😉
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