Welcome to some bookish fun today as we share Book Beginnings, hosted by Rose City Reader; and as we showcase The Friday 56 with Freda’s Voice.
To join in, just grab a book and share the opening lines…along with any thoughts you wish to give us; then turn to page 56 and excerpt anything on the page.
Then give us the title of the book, so others can add it to their lists!
If you have been wanting to participate, but haven’t yet tried, now is the time!
What better way to spend a Friday?
What fun it is to share excerpts from upcoming reads! Mine today is from a book by Nora Roberts, The Liar.
Beginning: In the big house—and Shelby would always think of it as the big house—she sat in her husband’s big leather chair at his big important desk. The color of the chair was espresso. Not brown. Richard had been very exact about that sort of thing. The desk itself, so sleep and shiny, was African zebra wood, and custom-made for him in Italy.
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56: By noon she was winding, winding up through the green with her window half down so she could smell the mountains. The pine, the rivers and streams. Here there was no snow.
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Blurb: The extraordinary new novel by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Collector.
Shelby Foxworth lost her husband. Then she lost her illusions …
The man who took her from Tennessee to an exclusive Philadelphia suburb left her in crippling debt. He was an adulterer and a liar, and when Shelby tracks down his safe-deposit box, she finds multiple IDs. The man she loved wasn’t just dead. He never really existed.
Shelby takes her three-year-old daughter and heads south to seek comfort in her hometown, where she meets someone new: Griff Lott, a successful contractor. But her husband had secrets she has yet to discover. Even in this small town, surrounded by loved ones, danger is closer than she knows—and threatens Griff, as well. And an attempted murder is only the beginning …
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What do you think? Do the excerpts pique your interest? I know I am eager to plunge into this one.
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Can you believe that Nora Roberts is an author I’ve never read even though she is so popular. My Friday Quotes
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That is hard to believe, Anne, but you can join in any time! She writes such a variety of books, from mysteries and romantic suspense to paranormal, that you could probably find something you would enjoy. Thanks for stopping by,
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I am a Nora Roberts fan. Have not read as many of her standalone novels as some of her trilogies. This one looks good, so, yes, I’d continue reading.
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I hadn’t read any NR for a long time, and then, suddenly, I am back in the game. Thanks for stopping by, Kay.
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I don’t need the blurbs to be interested, I’m picking it up at the library today! Have a great weekend!
Here’s My Friday
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Good for you, Elizabeth! Hope you enjoy it, and thanks for stopping by.
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This one has been on my radar since I first heard of it. I’m sure it will be a great weekend read.
My Friday post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2015/05/friday-focus-friday-56-book-beginnings_15.html
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I think so, too, Catherine…thanks for stopping by!
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This sounds like another good story from Nora Roberts. I love the description in the first paragraph. It already tells us a lot about the husband, doesn’t it?
Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment.
Sandy @ TEXAS TWANG
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Yes, Sandra, he sounds like someone focused on having the best of everything…maybe not such a good thing, considering how the book progresses. Thanks for stopping by.
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That actually sounds really lovely. Pine has such a nice, distinct scent. Happy reading!
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Yes, some of my favorite memories involve the scent of pine….thanks for stopping by, Alicia.
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Aagh!! I so want to read this one. It sounds great though I expect no less.
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I am excited about it, Katherine, and hope to get to it soon. Thanks for visiting!
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Somehow I’ve never read anything by this author…but I may have to start.
http://never-anyone-else.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-friday-56-with-book-beginnings-iron.html
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She creates a wide variety of genres, from mysteries and romantic suspense to paranormal…and she takes us to some interesting settings.
Thanks for stopping by, Lauren.
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Oh I want to read this one..are you enjoying it?
Stormi
Friday memes
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I like what I’ve read, but I have to finish some review books first! Thanks for stopping by, Stormi.
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I need to check this one out.
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Thanks, Jo, hope you enjoy it.
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I am a big fan of Nora Roberts so I guess I will be adding this to my TBR.
Here is mine
http://totallyaddictedtoreading.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-friday-56-2.html
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I have rediscovered her after many years of not reading any of her books…so I am behind. But I’m adding the new ones whenever I can. Thanks for visiting, Nadz.
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I just started reading this one, and I am enjoying it so far! It seems Nora Roberts never disappoints when I need a fun, and romantic read.
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I have similar experiences with her books, Kristin…thanks for stopping by!
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This one is on my wishlist. I always loved Nora Roberts’ books.
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Thanks, Yvonne, glad you enjoy them….and that you could stop by.
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I always pick up her books when I see them at the book store. Love the movies too!
My 56 – http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/05/15/the-friday-56-61-jill-kismet-the-complete-series/
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Yes, the movies are definitely fun to watch, usually on Lifetime TV. Thanks for stopping by, Laura.
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I read the Book Beg. and 56. Got caught up in the smells listed.:)
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Yes, I love when an author helps us see, taste, and smell things in the descriptions. Thanks for visiting, Hattie.
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I still have only read one book by Nora Roberts, but I did really enjoy that one! I like the sound of ‘The Liar’ so maybe I should pick this one up next. Thanks for visiting my post yesterday 🙂 I hope you have a great weekend!
Juli @ Universe in Words
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Thanks, Juli, and I am happy to have resumed my reading of Nora Roberts….hope you enjoy this one, too.
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Ooh a Nora Roberts book, not yet on my shelf! Thanks for making sure I don’t miss it.
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Hope you enjoy it, Liza, and thanks for visiting.
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Lovely setting. I wonder where the liar comes into play?! Happy weekend!
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Thanks, Freda…I wonder about that, too.
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