Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Waiting on Wednesday: Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis

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Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis
Publish Date: September 24, 2013
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books

Coming out on my birthday!

Regret was for people with nothing to defend, people who had no water.

Lynn knows every threat to her pond: drought, a snowless winter, coyotes, and, most importantly, people looking for a drink. She makes sure anyone who comes near the pond leaves thirsty, or doesn't leave at all.

Confident in her own abilities, Lynn has no use for the world beyond the nearby fields and forest. Having a life means dedicating it to survival, and the constant work of gathering wood and water. Having a pond requires the fortitude to protect it, something Mother taught her well during their quiet hours on the rooftop, rifles in hand.

But wisps of smoke on the horizon mean one thing: strangers. The mysterious footprints by the pond, nighttime threats, and gunshots make it all too clear Lynn has exactly what they want, and they won’t stop until they get it….

With evocative, spare language and incredible drama, danger, and romance, debut author Mindy McGinnis depicts one girl’s journey in a barren world not so different than our own.
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49 comments:

  1. Shelley RomanoJuly 10, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    Excellent choice! I've heard nothing but good things about this book so far!

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  2. DannyJuly 10, 2013 at 12:58 AM

    Ok I love the cover - but... I'm tired of Dystopians so I probably won't read it... Still, looking forward to hear what you think!

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  3. AngeJuly 10, 2013 at 1:16 AM

    This does have a great cover, I agree, but this description is absolutely not one I'm interested in at all. People seem to be all over it though. Enjoy it if you get your hands on it! Happy reading.
    Waiting on Weds @Libby Blog

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  4. Book BlatherJuly 10, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    This sounds interesting and KT seems to be publishing some amazing Dystopian reads at the moment. I like the cover!

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  5. UnknownJuly 10, 2013 at 3:01 AM

    The cover is so pretty! Too pretty for a world without water LOL I would die because I drink like 10 bottles of water a day. Should be an interesting world.
    My WOW

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  6. GlassJuly 10, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    I have this one on my TBR list too. Can't wait to read it.

    Here is my first WOW on romance novels blog - Way Too Hot Books

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  7. Vegan YA NerdsJuly 10, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    This sounds fantastic and that cover is amazing!

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  8. Jessica @ a GREAT readJuly 10, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    Been seeing this one a lot! Hope you enjoy it once you read it!

    Here's my WoW

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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  9. Bob/SallyJuly 10, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Sounds like an interesting read - hope it's a worthy birthday present. :)

    Here's my WOW

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  10. JennyJuly 10, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    YES ALISON! I can't wait for this one either:) The cover is stunning, the blurb sounds awesome, and I just really, really need it to be September. What a great birthday present for you!

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  11. UnknownJuly 10, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Sounds like an awesome dystopian! I picked a dystopian book too this week:)

    My WoW:
    http://evelinesbooks.blogspot.nl/2013/07/waiting-on-wednesday-7.html

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  12. Mary @ BookSwarmJuly 10, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    I love this cover and can't wait to read this one! It sounds amazing!

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  13. soniaJuly 10, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Sounds so scary... and realistic.

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  14. AnonymousJuly 10, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Not A Drop to Drink sounds really unique. Nice to see :)

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  15. ElienJuly 10, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Wow this book sounds amazing! Great pick!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    My WoW @ So Bookalicious

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  16. SilverlightJuly 10, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    What a great B-Day present! Hope you enjoy it! I am super curious about this one, the synopsis sounds eerie. Great pick!

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  17. Lauren @ Love is not a triangleJuly 10, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Oh oh! I have that one from Edelweiss and this makes me excited to read it. Great pick. I think I heard this is a standalone too?

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  18. UnknownJuly 10, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    This is one I'm excited about too. I just love the cover on it.

    Here's mine!

    Jess @ Such A Novel Idea

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  19. UnknownJuly 10, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    YES! So excited to read this book

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  20. Tanja - TanychyJuly 10, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    Oh I'm dying to read this one too! Great pick :)
    Thanks for stopping by :)

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  21. Samantha StewartJuly 10, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    AH! I'm so excited for this one too! It sounds awesome!
    Great pick :D

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  22. Jess @ Fairytales and GlitterJuly 10, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    Great pick, the cover is very unique. Thank you for stopping by!

    Jess @ Jess Time To Read

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  23. Becca JayneJuly 10, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    This looks amazing! That cover is just gorgeous as well :) Great pick, Alison :D

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  24. 23 Review StreetJuly 10, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Great cover, looks amazing :)

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  25. RubitaJuly 10, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    It's coming out on your birthday? I'm always looking for signs like that. I would take it as an omen that you'll love Not a Drop to Drink.

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  26. Sandra @ Waiting For WentworthJuly 10, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Great choice! I have had this on my tbr for so long. I actually have an arc that I will be reading soon. So many awesome books are coming out in September. Hope you enjoy reading this one! Thanks for stopping by.
    My WoW

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  27. UnknownJuly 10, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    I love dystopia thus this one has been on my TBR list for a while. Great pick!

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  28. Kat C @ Books and SensibilityJuly 10, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Hm, I thought this book was out already. Either way it sounds interesting.

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  29. Tressa @ Wishful EndingsJuly 10, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Great choice! I have this one on my tbr and I'm hoping that I'll really like it once I get my hands on a copy. Thanks for stopping by my WOW!

    Tressa @ Tressa's Wishful Endings

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  30. Jess GonzalezJuly 10, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    I can't remember where I read about this book. I had forget about it until today.

    Jess@ Jessy's Bookends

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  31. Jess GonzalezJuly 10, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    I can't remember where I read about this book. I had forget about it until today.

    Jess@ Jessy's Bookends

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  32. AnonymousJuly 10, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    This has been on my TBR list for a while too! I am so in love with that cover! :O so pretty. I'm not sure if it's one of the books I'm dying to read, but it still sounds kinda interesting. Great pick this week!

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  33. Book WookieJuly 10, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Woo! This was my WoW for last week. I've seen it several times now on different WoW's. I think everyone is loving this one!

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  34. UnknownJuly 10, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    I've been pining for this one for so long! It sounds so fantastic and that cover is definitely awesome. And what a great birthday present it will be! :)

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  35. LisaILJJuly 10, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    This does look awesome and I'm so sad that I didn't get a copy at ALA. I missed the times they handed it out. I guess I'll have to wait for it to be published. Thanks for stopping by my WoW.

    LisaILJ @ I’ll Tumble for YA

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  36. yaescapefromrealityJuly 10, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    This sounds great. Thank you for sharing. I love your Manga Mondays by the way.
    ~ Sheri @ YAescapefromreality

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  37. Sassy Sarah ReadsJuly 10, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    I'm looking forward to this book! It sounds different! I also love the cover.:)

    My WoW:

    http://vampireandotherparanormalthingsqueen.blogspot.com/2013/07/waiting-on-wednesday-4.html

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  38. The ReaddictsJuly 11, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    Gorgeous cover and the story sounds nice too. Great pick, Alison!

    Thank you for sharing and thank you for stopping by my WoW earlier.

    Happy reading!

    Sarika @ The Readdicts

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  39. Christina / Book AddictJuly 11, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    This sounds awesome and is new to me. I have been looking for some good dystopians. Thanks for sharing this one!

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  40. Jessie MarieJuly 11, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    I'm super stoked for Not a Drop to Drink as well! I got this from Edelweiss and need to get into it. Woot for books coming out on your birthday! I love when that happens. ; )

    Thanks for visiting Jessie Marie Reads
    New follower via Bloglovin'!

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  41. Veronica July 11, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    This is the first time I've heard about this book! THanks for sharing, I'll have to look into it. thanks for visiting my WOW and commenting.

    -V@ V's Stack of Books

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  42. Carmen B.July 11, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    I don't really know what to expect from this one but the concept is interesting and that cover is gorgeous! Sounds like plenty of action.
    Thanks for checking out my post yesterday :)

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  43. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianJuly 11, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    I like your choice...it sounds like a great read! Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  44. UnknownJuly 11, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    I've seen this book around a lot, and it sounds really interesting!
    Great pick and thanks for stopping by!

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  45. Maria BeharJuly 13, 2013 at 1:54 AM

    Hi, Alison!

    Thanks for dropping by and commenting on my WOW! I REALLY appreciate it!!

    Sorry for the late comment back...but here I am at last! Anyway, I think your pick this week is very interesting, and I like it!! It sounds very original, and not a little scary, too. Why are these people guarding a pond? What caused the scarcity of water in their area -- or the world, most likely? Oh, I want to know!! So I'm adding this book to my Goodreads TBR shelf right now!! Thanks so much for the heads up!! : )

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  46. Maria BeharJuly 13, 2013 at 1:55 AM

    P.S. I'm now following you with GFC and Bloglovin'. : )

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  47. The Insouciant SophisticateJuly 15, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    This looks so cool-scarcity of water is something that really frightens me and I'm so glad I don't have to live like that.

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  48. ♥ BohoBookLover ♥July 20, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Oh, I cannot wait to read this book. It sounds so...intense!

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