Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Waiting on Wednesday: A Home for Goddesses and Dogs by Leslie Connor

Waiting on Wednesday (or Can't Wait Wednesday) is a weekly meme, hosted by Wishful Endings, where we talk about the books we're waiting (a bit impatiently) for!

This week I am waiting for...


A Home for Goddesses and Dogs
Lydia knows more about death than most thirteen-year-olds. Her mother was already sick when her father left them six years ago. When her mother dies, it is Lydia who sits by her side.

Fully orphaned now, Lydia follows the plan her mother made with her. She uproots to rural Connecticut to live with her “last of kin.” Aunt Brat, her jovial wife Eileen, and their ancient live-in landlord Elloroy welcome Lydia. Only days after her arrival the women adopt a big yellow dog.

Lydia is not a dog person—and this one is trouble! He pees in the house, escapes into the woods, and barks at things unseen. His new owners begin to guess about his unknown past.

Lydia doesn’t want to cause trouble for her new family—and she does not mean to keep secrets—but there are things she’s not telling . . .

….like why the box of “paper stuff” she keeps under her bed is so important…

….and why that hole in the wall behind a poster in her room is getting bigger…

…..and why something she took from the big yellow dog just might be the key to unraveling his mysterious past—but at what cost?

Leslie Connor has created another unique masterpiece, wholly original and beautifully crafted. A Home for Goddesses and Dogs sings about loss and love and finding joy in new friendships and a loving family—and the world’s best bad dog.
Release Date: February 25th, 2020


Why am I waiting?
First of all, this book has a beautiful title. I would keep seeing this on the 2020 MG list on Goodreads and it just made me want to know more (but there was very little information on it). Now that I know more, my interest in the book has only grown. This book sounds like a bittersweet read, but this book sounds like it will have a strong focus on family and friendship and, of course, a dog. I am always there for a dog book.
What book are you waiting for this week?

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