Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday that was hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.
I didn’t even make it through the description before I knew, just knew I wanted to read Joe’s story.
Description
A thoroughly uplifting novel about a neurodivergent young man who unexpectedly builds a community and saves a friend in need by following—in a way only he can—his mother’s words of wisdom.Joe-Nathan likes the two parts of his name separate, just like dinner and dessert. Mean Charlie at work sometimes calls him Joe-Nuthin. But Joe is far from nothing. Joe is a good friend, good at his job, good at making things and at following rules, and he is learning how to do lots of things by himself.
Joe’s mother knows there are a million things he isn’t yet prepared for. While she helps to guide him every day, she is also writing notebooks of advice for Joe, of all the things she hasn’t yet told him about life and things he might forget.
By following her advice, Joe’s life is about to be more of a surprise than he expects. Because he’s about to learn that remarkable things can happen when you leave your comfort zone, and that you can do even the hardest things with a little help from your friends.
Book Info
- Release Date: May 28, 2024
- Audiobook Narrator: Alex Wingman
- Audio Length: ~10 hours
- Print/Digital Page Numbers: TBD
- Publishers: Gallery Books (print & digital); Simon & Schuster Audio (audio)
Blue Mood Café 
Such a wonderful novel. I just know you’ll love Joe as much as I did.
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Oh, Eva, thank you💜 I knew my instincts were right!
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And I actually bought it because of Joanne’s review (portybelle) so I mean, can’t go wrong, can you? 😄
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With Nicki’s comment below, we’ve completed the circle ⭕️
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I can confirm what Eva said as I’ve just started this in print and it’s lovely!
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Yay💜
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I can’t wait for you to read this one!
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I’m even more excited knowing the three of you are in agreement, Joanne💜
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This sounds wonderful! I can’t wait to read it now 🙂
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Right? That description just hooks you.
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This sounds wonderful, Jo. Enjoy. 📚💕
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Thanks, Sandy💜
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I’m SO excited for this title as well! Especially after reading so many glowing reviews when the UK version was published last year.
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That’s great to hear, Yvo💜
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I’m with you Jo. The first time I saw this on someone’s blog (Fictionophile I think), I wanted it. I waited until it became available to me, now I can’t wait to get to it. I hope we both love it.
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I hope you remember that I first saw it on your post💜
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It’s like playing tag. 😂
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