Welcome to another Waiting on Wednesday event, hosted by Jill, at Breaking the Spine.
Every week, we search out upcoming book releases…and then gather around the blogosphere, sharing our thoughts and blurbs. Today’s spotlight is shining on The Hopefuls, by Jennifer Close, a brilliantly funny novel about ambition and marriage from the best selling author of Girls in White Dresses, The Hopefuls tells the story of a young wife who follows her husband and his political dreams to D.C., a city of idealism, gossip, and complicated friendships among young Washington’s aspiring elite.
Release Date: July 19, 2016.
When Beth arrives in Washington, D.C., she hates everything about it: the confusing traffic circles, the ubiquitous Ann Taylor suits, the humidity that descends each summer. At dinner parties, guests compare their security clearance levels. They leave their BlackBerrys on the table. They speak in acronyms. And once they realize Beth doesn’t work in politics, they smile blandly and turn away. Soon Beth and her husband, Matt, meet a charismatic White House staffer named Jimmy and his wife, Ashleigh, and the four become inseparable, coordinating brunch, birthdays, and long weekends away. But as Jimmy’s star rises higher and higher, their friendship–and Beth’s relationship with Matt–is threatened by jealousy, competition and rumors. A glorious send-up of young D.C. and a blazingly honest portrait of a marriage, this is the finest work yet by one of our most beloved writers.
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I’ve loved two other books by this author, so I’m eager to read this one, and I am also a fan of books set in Washington, D.C. What do you think? What are you sharing?
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This sounds like my sort of read. Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks, Roo, I think so, too, and I’ve enjoyed the author’s two previous novels.
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Checking that author out…she is new to me!
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Thanks, Patty, I think you might like her.
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I also love books set in D.C., and this sounds like an insider’s view.
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Thanks, Catherine, as much as the character seems to hate it, I think it will be fun to have that insider’s view.
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This isn’t my kind of read but I hope you love it when you get your hands on a copy! 😀
Here’s my WoW!
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No worries…thanks for stopping by, Tracy, and enjoy your pick!
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YES! I think this sounds SO good and that cover is just perfect
Thanks for stopping by my WoW!
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I agree, Eva…and thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your pick.
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I don’t think I’ve heard of this one before but it sounds really interesting! I hope you enjoy it when you read it 😀
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I first heard of her after I started blogging…isn’t it great how the blogosphere gives us more authors to enjoy? Thanks for stopping by, Christy.
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I’ve never even heard of this author. I’ll have to check her out!
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Good for you, Nicole…thanks for stopping by.
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I haven’t heard of this one but I hope you love it!!
Danielle @ Life With Two Boys
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Thanks, Danielle…I do love the anticipation….thanks for stopping by!
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I hope you enjoy it. I understand the idea working in law enforcement I do sometimes talk in code by accident 🙂
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Yes, in children’s services, we did the same…acronyms for everything, which drives outsiders mad.
Reading British crime thrillers also brings the reader into another world, learning new codes for everything, too.
D.C. is like a different planet, I think; I became addicted to West Wing and House of Cards, learning how those politicos play the game.
Thanks for visiting, Eve.
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I love that cover, and the idea of reading about Washington DC in that environment sounds like it could be really good! Great pick! Thanks for stopping by my WOW earlier.
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I agree, Buffy….thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your pick.
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This sounds like a book that I might enjoy! I don’t recall ever reading a book in this setting. I am sure the setting actually provides lots to add to the novel! ❤
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I think so, too, Candid Cover…I’m looking forward to it.
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It sounds like an interesting read, and I really like the cover! Thanks for sharing (:
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Thanks, Cyn, I am definitely looking forward to it. Glad you could stop by.
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