Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. This week I’m waiting on Anna and the Swallow Man by Gavriel Savit. After reading the first chapter, I wanted more. There are so many books out there that highlight this time in the world’s history that I have yet to read, but I really want to add this one to my World War II historical books. Don’t forget to share with me what books you’re waiting on so I can check them out. Happy Wednesday!
Title: Anna and the Swallow Man
Author: Gavriel Savit
Publisher: Knopf BYR
Pub Date: January 26th 2016
A stunning, literary, and wholly original debut novel set in Poland during the Second World War perfect for readers of The Book Thief.
Kraków, 1939. A million marching soldiers and a thousand barking dogs. This is no place to grow up. Anna Łania is just seven years old when the Germans take her father, a linguistics professor, during their purge of intellectuals in Poland. She’s alone.
And then Anna meets the Swallow Man. He is a mystery, strange and tall, a skilled deceiver with more than a little magic up his sleeve. And when the soldiers in the streets look at him, they see what he wants them to see.
The Swallow Man is not Anna’s father—she knows that very well—but she also knows that, like her father, he’s in danger of being taken, and like her father, he has a gift for languages: Polish, Russian, German, Yiddish, even Bird. When he summons a bright, beautiful swallow down to his hand to stop her from crying, Anna is entranced. She follows him into the wilderness.
Over the course of their travels together, Anna and the Swallow Man will dodge bombs, tame soldiers, and even, despite their better judgment, make a friend. But in a world gone mad, everything can prove dangerous. Even the Swallow Man.
Destined to become a classic, Gavriel Savit’s stunning debut reveals life’s hardest lessons while celebrating its miraculous possibilities.
Just read a lovely historical fiction book set in WWII. I find that such an interesting time period to read about!
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It is and I can’t wait to get this one. I think I’ll finally read The Book Thief next week until this comes out.
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This is new to me but it sounds good.
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“perfect for readers of The Book Thief.”
Be still my heart.
I’m not sure I can handle it, I’m still a little broken from The Book Thief, but I am intrigued though.
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These books do tend to wear you out emotionally.
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Oh, I love historical fiction! And WWII stories are always so tense. Hope this one will work for you when you read it!
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I think that the way some authors are taking risks and writing about such a time is amazing. I have cried with all the books like this that I’ve read.
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This sounds like an amazing, amazing book! Thanks for putting this on my radar! I love WWII historical fiction, but I don’t think I’ve ever read anything set in Poland. I’ll have to put this one on my wishlist because it sounds like the relationship between Anna and the Swallow Man is going to be a heartwarming one.
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You are welcome!
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Wow, totally new to me, but this sounds so good! Thanks so much for sharing and for stopping by my WoW!
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Your welcome!
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new to me but great pick– hope that you get a chance to read it soon.
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Thanks!
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Great pick! I haven’t heard of this one before, but it sounds really interesting. I don’t read enough historical fiction.
Traci @ The Reading Geek
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HF is my favorite genre to read!
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This sounds haunting but very good!
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It really does. Thanks for stopping by!
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This one is totally new to me but sounds great! Thanks for sharing!
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I have been seeing this one around quite a lot! You know me – I’ve been all about the book and movie of the Book Thief an awful lot lately, so this comparison has me definitely interested in this one. I also really like historical fiction as well. There’s so much to learn from it.
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I have already read the first chapter over at First To Read, and I wanted more as soon as I was done. I think this will be another favorite for YA historical fiction lovers.
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This definitely looks interesting! Great pick!
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Thanks!
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I really like to read this type of historical fiction. Thanks for sharing this! And also thanks for stopping by my post earlier.
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This one’s new to me but it sounds really interesting. I hope you love it!!
Danielle @ Life With Two Boys
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Thanks!
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This sounds really interesting. I think a lot can be learned by looking at this era. I will have to keep this book in mind. Thanks for sharing!
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There truly are so many sad stories about this era. I hope the lessons she learns aren’t too hard. Good pick. My WoW
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Yes, that time in history is sad. Thanks for stopping by!
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Historical fiction! WWII books always make me sad but I can’t help it. I like them. Thanks for posting it. It sounds really good.
Laura @ psilovethatbook
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Yes, that time in history is sad but I love the fiction stories that authors are coming up with.
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