Welcome to another Bookish Friday, in which I share excerpts from books…and connect with other bloggers, who do the same.
Let’s begin the celebration by sharing Book Beginnings, hosted by Rose City Reader; and let’s 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!
What a great way to spend a Friday!
Today’s feature is a recent download: Now That You Mention It (e-book), by Kristan Higgins, a witty, emotionally charged novel about the complications of life, love and family…
Beginning: The first thought I had after I died was: How will my dog cope with this?
The second thought: I hope we can still go with open casket.
Third thought: I have nothing to wear to my funeral.
Fourth: I’ll never meet Daniel Radcliffe now.
Fifth: Did Bobby just break up with me?
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Friday 56%: At home, when my heart turned on me in a panic attack, fluttering like that damn hummingbird, and I couldn’t breathe or remember where I was, Boomer would sense it and nudge my hand with his velvety snout, whining his love and concern. When Bobby worked nights, the dog stayed glued to me, and the truth was, he made me feel safer than Bobby.
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Synopsis: One step forward. Two steps back. The Tufts scholarship that put Nora Stuart on the path to becoming a Boston medical specialist was a step forward. Being hit by a car and then overhearing her boyfriend hit on another doctor when she thought she was dying? Two major steps back.
Injured in more ways than one, Nora feels her carefully built life cracking at the edges. There’s only one place to land: home. But the tiny Maine community she left fifteen years ago doesn’t necessarily want her. At every turn, someone holds the prodigal daughter of Scupper Island responsible for small-town drama and big-time disappointments.
With a tough islander mother who’s always been distant, a wild-child sister in jail and a withdrawn teenage niece as eager to ditch the island as Nora once was, Nora has her work cut out for her if she’s going to take what might be her last chance to mend the family. Balancing loss and opportunity, dark events from her past with hope for the future, Nora will discover that tackling old pain makes room for promise…and the chance to begin again.
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What do you think? Do the snippets grab you? Would you keep reading?
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I like the touch of humor. By the way, Kristan’s website/blog is quite enjoyable.
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Thanks for visiting, Roberta…I love humor in a book, too, and I’ll have to check out the author’s blog/website. Thanks!
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This was such a great, witty read! I really enjoyed it! I hope you like it! 😊
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Thanks, Stephanie, I am definitely looking forward to it!
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You’re welcome! 😊
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That does sound funny!
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Thanks for visiting, Reese, and I’ve heard great things about the humor in the book.
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I enjoyed this one, Laurel, so I hope you will as well.
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Thanks, Mary, I enjoyed your review and some others, too, so I think I have found a new favorite author.
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Definitely my cup of tea!
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Thanks, Mystica, I have good feelings about this one.
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I’ve been seeing this one everywhere! Not my typical read but I may have to really check it out.
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Thanks, Ann Marie, I have heard good things about it…and also have another of the author’s books to read soon.
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Sounds like a really fun read! Loved the lines you shared.
I’m featuring my Goodreads Group Read of the month: : http://bit.ly/2F17A7s A Snowflake’s Chance in Hell.
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Thanks, Sassy, I am looking forward to this book…and yours sounds good, too.
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These sound great. You picked a great excerpt! I haven’t seen this book before. I’ll have to check Amazon!
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This book was a recent download, Janet…I keep my eye on new releases by signing up for that New Release e-mail. Bad for the TBR, though. LOL. Thanks for stopping by.
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The first thought is so me. I’d worry about my dog. I’d love for you and your readers to check out mine . . . https://tinyurl.com/LisaKsBookReviewsCFF-GStour
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Yes, poor dog…thanks for visiting, Lisa, and I can’t wait to dive into this one.
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Love that opening! Sounds funny and touching as well. Looks like a great read, Laurel-Rain 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Jo-Ann
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Thanks, Jo-Ann, I am eager to dive into this one. Enjoy yours!
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That opening sure grabbed me!
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Oh, I know, and I couldn’t leave it to just one sentence, since the whole scenario seemed crucial. Thanks for visiting, Kathy.
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I really enjoyed this story despite the fact that it is nothing like the books I usually read. This week I’m reading The English Wife by Lauren Willig. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy, I do love finding a book to love that seems outside my genre. Enjoy your pick!
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This sounds like a great book. I have some of her work here, but haven’t read them yet. I’ll need to change that. Enjoy your day!
http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-friday-56-jan-5.html
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Thanks, Cheryl, I have another of her books, too. Looking forward to them both.
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Sounds like a great read! What thoughts to have when you die… LOL..Happy weekend!
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Thanks, Freda, a stunning opening, right? Enjoy your pick…and thanks for hosting.
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Well, those are hilarious thoughts to have right after death, especially #5.
I am read nonfiction this week: Dreaming the Beatles
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I think so, too, Anne….thanks for stopping by! Enjoy yours.
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I loved this one! I hope you are enjoying it too! I forgot about how great the beginning was and how much I loved Boomer.
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Boomer sounds like a wonderful pet. Thanks for stopping by, Katherine.
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This sounds wonderful. I’ve been wanting to read this author for awhile.
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Me, too,Yvonne…I do love discovering new-to-me authors recommended by bloggers.
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She’s a good writer; I’ve only read one of her books but I like how realistic everything is in the plot and how it’s not all neat and tidy in the end.
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Thanks, Stefanie, I’m looking forward to it!
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Sounds like a fun read. Great beginning, although confusing when you read the rest. I guess she survives!
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Yes, I guess she does, but definitely confusing. I’m eager to read it now. Thanks for visiting, Lisbeth.
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Dogs are the best. That is all. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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Thanks, Alicia, dogs are definitely good friends. Enjoy your reading!
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That first thought is one I might have as well! I hope you enjoy this one, Laurel-Rain. It sounds like it will be good.
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Thanks, Wendy, I have heard good things about the book, so I’m eager to read it.
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I’ve heard a lot of good thing that this is author! Thanks for sharing!
Lauren @ Always Me
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So have I, Lauren…can’t wait to read it!
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