Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Waiting on Wednesday: Foretold (4)


Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. It spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagarly anticipating.

For my fourth WoW post, I've chosen an anthology by some of the best young adult authors today, including Richelle Mead, Simone Elkeles, Laini Taylor, Michael Grant, Lisa MnMann, Saundra Mitchell et al.



Expected publication: August 28 2012.
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Hardcover, 368 pages


Have you ever been tempted to look into the future? To challenge predictions? To question fate?


It's human nature to wonder about life's twists and turns. But is the future already written? Or do you have the power to alter it?


From fantastical prophecies to predictions of how the future will transpire, Foretold is a collection of stories about our universal fascination with life's unknowns and of what is yet to come as interpreted by 14 of young adult fiction's brightest stars.




As lovely as short stories by Laini Taylor, Lisa McMann and others sound, what I'm really excited about (to the point of losing sleep over it) is the story about Rose and Dimitri visiting Russia. After everything Dimitri went through in six Vampire Academy books, I can't wait to see him reunited with his family, especially his grandmother. And I guess it's nice that Rose will be there too. ;)

Who else preordered this one?

As always, thanks for stopping by. :)

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  1. UnknownMay 16, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    The stories do sound interesting. Lots of ones predicting the future. I wonder if Rose and Dimitri will have their future predicted. I am kind of curious to see how his family reacts to him being back from Strigoi.
    My WOW

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  2. JaspritMay 16, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    I actually hadn't even heard of this one until your wow post, I haven't had much luck with anthologies before but this one sounds promising with so many fantastic authors contributing! Great pick Maja! :)

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  3. UnknownMay 16, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    I hadn't heard of this one yet, but I think I'll be pre-ordering even just for the Richelle Mead short story! Thanks for sharing :)

    New Follower :)
    Claire Reads WoW

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  4. EuniceMay 16, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    Great find, Maja! This is the first time I've heard of this book. This sounds very promising since all the authors were great. The cover's nice too! :))

    Eunice @ Book Overdose

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  5. Suzanne (Parabooklover)May 16, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    lol, one good story can always sell and anthology. I'm not a fan of them myself but I am interested in this story. Thanks for sharing :)

    My WoW

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  6. AnonymousMay 16, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Great pick - I've read a bit about this one the last couple of weeks and it really sounds solid!

    My WoW

    @TCAbn The Motley Chronicles

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  7. Jessica @ a GREAT readMay 16, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    OOoh I remember hearing about this one!! It looks really good!!

    Here's my WoW

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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  8. starryeyedjenMay 16, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    This book sounds amazing! I'll read it, if only for Laini Taylor's story. :)

    Here's my WoW post. Happy Wednesday! :D

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  9. GiselleMay 16, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    Wow a lot of great authors!! I'm definitely curious! I love the cover too!

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  10. elenaMay 16, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    I haven't heard of this anthology but now I definitely want to read it! What a great roster of authors!!

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  11. Kristin @ Addicted to HEAMay 16, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    I have not heard of this one but I LOVE anthologies!!! They're great for finding new authors!! I'm running and adding this one to my TBR!! Thanks for the heads up and great pick!!!
    -Kristin @myparahangover

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  12. JulieMay 16, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Oooh! I haven't heard of this one. I'm a huge fan of short story anthologies and Carrie Ryan. This sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Missie, The Unread ReaderMay 16, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Simone Elkeles! I love that chicka! Didn't know to expect this one. Thanks for putting it on my radar.

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  14. A Belle’s TalesMay 16, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    This sounds amazing! Would you believe I have yet to read any of The Vampire Academy books? I know, I know! I'm going to get to them as soon as I can. I must know all about this Dimitri! Great WoW!! :D

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  15. Mimi ValentineMay 16, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Am I the only one who's absolutely in love with this cover? It's SO PRETTY in that dark, mysterious, and I-want-to-know-what's-behind-that-cover kind of way! x) And I usually don't pick up anthologies, but I really want to pick up this one because there are so many amazing authors in it -- like Richelle Mead and Laini Taylor! (Who doesn't want more Rose and Dimitri? <3)

    Amazing pick, Maja! :)

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  16. LexieMay 16, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    I haven't preordered this one yet, but I DEFINITELY will as soon as I, well, have money. Between the awesomeness of Laini Taylor, Heather Brewer, and Michael Grant and the Rose-and-Dimitri tale (I just love those two. So much.) I think it's pretty much a given that I'll adore this.

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  17. JenniferMay 17, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    Yeah! I adore Dimitri and Rose so I can't wait to read their story! Thanks for sharing!

    Jennifer @ Feminist Fairy Tale Reviews
    http://feministfairytalereviews.blogspot.com/2012/05/waiting-on-wednesday-17-poison-princess.html

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  18. UnknownMay 17, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    DIMITRI and ROSE?? Gosh, now I know I have to buy this book! Can't wait to meet that couple again after Last Sacrifice! Although because of some reasons the book completely broke my heart, I'm still eager to meet Rose and Dimitri! Richelle Mead makes the best books, even her short stories rock! x)

    Super awesome pick, Maja! You make me restless in my waiting on this book! :D

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  19. Vegan YA NerdsMay 18, 2012 at 12:31 AM

    YES! I am totally in for the Rose/Dimitri in Russia story and thanks for posting about it, I'd totally forgotten about this book coming out!

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  20. Shooting Stars MagMay 18, 2012 at 2:45 AM

    I'm pretty excited about a Lisa McMann short story!! To be honest, never read the Vampire Academy books. haha

    -Lauren

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  21. RachelMay 18, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    This is the first I'm hearing of this book, Maja. What an awesome pick! I cannot wait for a story with Dimitri and Rose! Lisa McMann too, I love her stories.

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  22. AnonymousMay 24, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    WHEN IS THIS COMING OUT? Oh my gosh, I hadn't heard about this before but I'm so buying this. And that story about Rose and Dimitri? I can't even tell you how excited and giddy I am right now.

    Thank you so much for sharing!:D

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