Good morning, and Happy New Year’s Eve! Today, I’m celebrating the Friday memes: Book Beginnings, hosted by A Few More Pages; and The Friday 56, hosted by Freda’s Voice.
The book I chose is not my current read, but it’s on my short stack for the upcoming week, which means I’ll be starting it very soon.
It has been on my TBR stacks for awhile, so I’m thrilled to move it up a few notches. Sundays at Tiffany’s, by James Patterson, is another of his “departure books,” as I like to call it when he moves into another genre.
A heartwarming tale of a lonely little NY girl and her “imaginary friend.”
For our beginnings, all we have to do is post an opening sentence or two, and then, if we like, react to what we’ve read.
Beginning: Michael was running as fast as he could, racing down thickly congested streets toward New York Hospital—Jane was dying there—when suddenly a scene from the past came back to him, a dizzying rush of overpowering memories that nearly knocked him out of his sneakers.
Wow! That certainly plunged us into the middle of something heart stopping, didn’t it? I think I’m eager to learn more.
The Friday 56 works like this:
Rules:
*Grab a book, any book.
*Turn to page 56.
*Find any sentence that grabs you.
*Post it.
*Link it here.
P. 56: Follow Jane.
He had to.
Another exciting image springs to mind! What are you reading out there in the blogosphere? I hope you’ll pop in and leave your comments and links. And have a Happy New Year!
Interesting. Who is Jane? What memory? An equally intriguing start. I also like the page 56 meme. Especially in combination with the beginnings one.
Rikki
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Yes, I think so, too, Rikki…thanks for stopping by, and have a great week!
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I like the cover of this one and I especially LOVE the new look of your blog!
Wishing you a warm and bright New Year!
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Thanks, Lady D! I love changing things up occasionally. Glad you could stop by, and have a great New Year.
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Hi!
I’ve read your book. Really good one. But then I love James Patterson’s books. Love your new background. Have a great day and a wonderful New Year.
Sherrie
Just Books
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Thanks, Sherrie…hope you have a fabulous New Year, and thanks for stopping by.
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Thanks for dropping by,
That’s a really explosive beginning
Enjoy the new year
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Yes, isn’t it? Thanks for stopping by, Katie B. Have a great New Year.
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I so want to read this book, and even see the film. I don;t subscribe to Lifetime, so I missed out.
Thanks for participating and Happy 2011!
Freda @ Freda’s Voice
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Oh, that’s too bad…I love Lifetime, and can’t imagine being without it. Hope you read the book and enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by, Freda, and have a happy New Year.
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Wow. Quite a beginning. Really does put you in the middle of things.
Hope you have a Happy New Year!
Here’s my beginning: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2010/12/book-beginnings-on-friday_31.html
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Yes, I think so, too, Bev…thanks for stopping by, and have a wonderful New Year!
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Have to read it. I want to know what he remembered. Great beginning. Writing down the title now.
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Thanks for stopping by, Tea…I’m really excited about reading this one. It’s been on my stacks forever!
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Nice tease! I bought this book for my grandmother a while back but never read it myself.
Happy 2011!
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I’ve had it for awhile, so now I’m looking forward to it. Saw the movie on Lifetime during the holidays. Thanks for stopping by, Miranda. Happy New Year!
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Great start to a book, I can’t wait to see your review to find out what happens!
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Thanks, Helen…glad you could stop by. I can’t wait either! Happy New Year.
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