Welcome to a Serendipitous Wednesday in which we discover upcoming releases we’re excited about. Hosted by Jill, at Breaking the Spine, hop on over and see what’s coming.
My featured book today is scheduled for release on August 21, 2012. We Sinners, by Hanna Pylvainen, is the story of a family of eleven in the American Midwest, bound together and torn apart by their faith.
The Rovaniemis and their nine children belong to a deeply traditional church (no drinking, no dancing, no TV) in modern-day Michigan. A normal family in many ways, the Rovaniemis struggle with sibling rivalry, parental expectations, and forming their own unique identities in such a large family. But when two of the children venture from the faith, the family fragments and a haunting question emerges: Do we believe for ourselves, or for each other? Each chapter is told from the distinctive point of view of a different Rovaniemi, drawing a nuanced, kaleidoscopic portrait of this unconventional family. The children who reject the church learn that freedom comes at the almost unbearable price of their close family ties, and those who stay struggle daily with the challenges of resisting the temptations of modern culture. With precision and potent detail, We Sinners follows each character on their journey of doubt, self-knowledge, acceptance, and, ultimately, survival.
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I’m expecting a review copy soon…and I can’t wait! What are you all waiting for? Come on by and share….
This sounds like a really interesting book. Great pick!! I hope you enjoy it when you get your review copy!
Thanks, Amy…at first, I thought “no,” because of my stacks; but it sounds so unique, so I had to go for it. Glad you could stop by.
Sounds really good!
Thanks for sharing!
I think so, too, Samantha…thanks for visiting today and enjoy your pick.
i haven’t heard of this one before!
stop by my post?! I have an ARC giveaway of my pick!
http://lindsaycummingsblog.blogspot.com/
Thanks for stopping by, Lindsay…and I hadn’t heard of it either until I got the review request.
This is an interesting choice – sounds like something I would enjoy reading.
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I think it will be, too; thanks for visiting, Maria.
Haven’t heard of this one before, will definitely be putting it on my tbr list.
Thanks, Petra…glad you could stop by!
I just read another fiction book about faith that was really good. HOpe this one is the same. Thanks for visiting.
I am looking forward to it, Jo. Thanks for visiting, and enjoy your reading.
Ooh, this one sounds really interesting! It’s not something I’d normally read, but it sounds good all the same! Thank you for stopping by my post!
Yes, I thought the same thing…but I do like to push the boundaries a bit. Thanks for stopping by, Hollie, and enjoy your pick.
Wow, that sounds really interesting! Great pick! And thanks for stopping by my WoW!
Glad you could visit here, Andrea, and I agree that the book sounds promising.
Nice pick. I haven’t heard of this book before. I hope you enjoy your copy!
It was new to me, too, Andrea….thanks for stopping by and enjoy your pick!
Ooh. Sounds like a lot going on in this one. By the way, did you ever see Dark Shadows?
Alas, I never got to the movies for Dark Shadows, but I’m looking forward to the DVD. Thanks for stopping by, June, and enjoy your week.
It reminds me a bit of ‘The Poisonwood Bible’, synopsis wise! I liked that one so I hope you enjoy this one once you get it! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy all of your books!
Juli @ Universe in Words
Oh, good to know, Juli…I’ve been curious about The Poisonwood Bible. Thanks for stopping by!
I haven’t heard of the book before but it sounds good. I might check it out. Nice pick.
Thanks for stopping by my WOW.
Yes, it does seem to be new to most people…thanks for stopping by, Martina, and enjoy your week!
Seems like an interesting book
Hope you will enjoy it 
Thank you for commenting on my WoW. <3
Love, Carina @ Carina’s Books
I am looking forward to it, Carina…thanks for stopping by, and hope you enjoy your pick.