Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read.
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By Any Other Name by Jodi PicoultExpected publication August 20, 2024
Two women, centuries apart—one of whom is the real author of Shakespeare’s plays—are both forced to hide behind another name to make their voices heard.
In 1581, Emilia Bassano—like most young women of her day—is allowed no voice of her own. But as the Lord Chamberlain’s mistress, she has access to all theater in England, and finds a way to bring her work to the stage secretly. And yet, creating some of the world’s greatest dramatic masterpieces comes at great cost: by paying a man for the use of his name, she will write her own out of history.
In the present, playwright Melina Green has just written a new work inspired by the life of her Elizabethan ancestor Emilia Bassano. Although the challenges are different four hundred years later, the playing field is still not level for women in theater. Would Melina—like Emilia—be willing to forfeit her credit as author, just for a chance to see her work performed?
Told in intertwining narratives, this sweeping tale of ambition, courage, and desire asks what price each woman is willing to pay to see their work live on—even if it means they will be forgotten.
I’m just in love with the description of this book. The fact that it’s written by Jodi Picoult is making me even more excited. And of course the cover is just so stunning. I’m beyond excited to get my hands on this book. Luckily it releases already in a few weeks!
Are you also looking forward to this book? What do you think of it?
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This sounds pretty tame for Jodi Picoult, usually I wouldn’t pick up her book because of the emotional drama, but this does sound really good!
I was surprised too seeing the description of the book, it’s unlike her usual work. The ones I have read by Jodi Picoult I have enjoyed so I’m really curious about this one!
I like the sound of this one! I’ve read some of her books, but this one is definitely a bit outside her usual wheelhouse from the premise, Stephanie:)).
Jodi Picoult is a great author. Thanks for sharing.
I haven’t read Jodi Picoult in awhile, but this sounds so different and unique for her – great pick!
I love love love Jodi Picoult! I can hardly wait to read this one too!
Oooh I think I would love reading that one too Stephanie!
It’s been ages since I read a Jodi Picoult novel. This does sound good! I hope you enjoy it when you read it, Stephanie!