This week's WoW pick is a 2013 debut, and SO my perfect book:
Author: Kari Luna
Publisher: Philomel
Expected publication date: July 11, 2013
Goodreads Synopsis:
One part Libba Bray's GOING BOVINE, two parts String Theory, and three parts love story equals a whimsical novel that will change the way you think about the world.
Sophie Sophia is obsessed with music from the late eighties. She also has an eccentric physicist father who sometimes vanishes for days and sees things other people don’t see. But when he disappears for good and Sophie’s mom moves them from Brooklyn, New York, to Havencrest, Illinois, for a fresh start, things take a turn for the weird. Sophie starts seeing things, like marching band pandas, just like her dad.
Guided by Walt, her shaman panda, and her new (human) friend named Finny, Sophie is determined to find her father and figure out her visions, once and for all. So she travels back to where it began—New York City and NYU’s physics department. As she discovers more about her dad’s research on M-theory and her father himself, Sophie opens her eyes to the world’s infinite possibilities—and her heart to love.
Perfect for fans of Going Bovine, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and The Probability of Miracles.
One part Libba Bray's GOING BOVINE, two parts String Theory, and three parts love story equals a whimsical novel that will change the way you think about the world.
Sophie Sophia is obsessed with music from the late eighties. She also has an eccentric physicist father who sometimes vanishes for days and sees things other people don’t see. But when he disappears for good and Sophie’s mom moves them from Brooklyn, New York, to Havencrest, Illinois, for a fresh start, things take a turn for the weird. Sophie starts seeing things, like marching band pandas, just like her dad.
Guided by Walt, her shaman panda, and her new (human) friend named Finny, Sophie is determined to find her father and figure out her visions, once and for all. So she travels back to where it began—New York City and NYU’s physics department. As she discovers more about her dad’s research on M-theory and her father himself, Sophie opens her eyes to the world’s infinite possibilities—and her heart to love.
Perfect for fans of Going Bovine, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and The Probability of Miracles.
STRING THEORY? And a contemp love story? With the cutest, weirdest cover ever? I'm sold. I saw this on someone else's WoW a few weeks ago, and I wholeheartedly thank him/her for introducing me to this book. *grabby hands* CANNOT WAIT for this book.
The cover alone makes me curious. How cute. Great pick.
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this is adorable.
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Ohh haven't heard of this one Tiff! Thanks for sharing :D *hugs the pandas*
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Giselle @ Book Nerd Canada
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This book had me at the pandas and after reading the blurb I added it to my tbr! :) Here's my WoW
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this one before. It sounds like an adorable, fun & quirky read! Thanks for sharing!
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That sounds so cute! I'll be looking for it. Love that cover :)
ReplyDeleteHere's mine http://christyscozycorners.blogspot.com/2013/02/waiting-on-wednesday-antigoddess-by.html
Yay! I have to admit, this DOES sound adorable!! I will be adding it to my ever-growing pile for sure! Thanks for sharing!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like it would be a cute book! I have not heard of it before today.
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I haven't heard of this book before. Love that cover! Thanks for sharing.
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I picked it up at ALA. I was shocked nobody had grabbed it before me. I need to read it already.
ReplyDeleteFirst time I've heard of this one but definitely plan to check it out further.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I cannot say that this one is one that I would like. Maybe I would, but it seems a little out there. And I LIKE out there. Usually. But I think the Panda thing threw me. I am not sure what to say. Maybe I will give it a shot.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds interesting and quirky! Great pick!
ReplyDeleteHere's Mine: Waiting on Wednesday Pick
Michelle :)