Welcome to our Friday Memes, the event that brings us together to spotlight books we’re reading, either now, or very soon.
Book Beginnings is hosted by A Few More Pages.
The Friday 56 is hosted by Freda’s Voice.
Today I grabbed a book that’s described as “breezily hilarious…and, ultimately, tender and heart-tugging.”
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakthrough, by Ruth Pennebaker, is one I received for review.
In our beginnings, we excerpt one or two (or so) lines, and then share our thoughts.
Beginning: “I don’t want you to get upset when I tell you this,” Richard said.
He was breathing heavily into the phone.
Okay….now whenever I hear someone telling me I shouldn’t get upset, I know it’s bad news. And the heavy breathing doesn’t bode well, either.
For the “56,” we pick an excerpt from that page in the book.
The 56: She didn’t want to do anything. She just wanted to disappear.
I can’t wait to plunge into this one. Descriptions like “hilarious” and “heart-tugging” tell me I’m going to love it.
What did you decide to share today? I hope you’ll stop by and leave some comments and links.
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Hi!
That would definitely get my attention. That doesn’t bode well for whoever is at the other end of the phone. Have a great day!
Sherrie
Just Books
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Thanks for stopping by, Sherrie…I agree. You know what they say about the “messenger.”
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I’ve heard a lot about this one, and your quotations are intriguing. Thanks for sharing! I’ll have to check back and get your thoughts when it’s all over.
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Thanks for stopping by, Julia…I am very excited about reading this one.
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Yeah, “don’t get upset” and heavy breathing don’t indicate that good news is coming….
Here’s my beginning: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2011/03/book-beginnings-on-friday_11.html
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Definitely not good news…LOL
Thanks for stopping by, Bev.
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I like that beginning!
Here is my post!.
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Thanks, gautami…glad you could stop by.
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The beginning definitely sounds interesting. I agree, when someone tells me not to get upset I know that I will.
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It’s a given, isn’t it, Rikki? Thanks for stopping by.
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Hi Laurel-Rain,
I love those opening lines, they really do set a scene, don’t they.
When I followed through to read the synopsis, it’s not a surprise that the poor guy is breathing heavily!!!
I know just how she feels, being trapped into a sandwich of live, where you just can’t escape, I think that fantastic cover art speaks volumes.
Thanks for sharing and making me smile.
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You’re welcome, Yvonne…I do love reading the opening lines in books…they make me want to keep reading. Thanks for stopping by.
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I love your post… good one. Isn’t it hard to just listen and be detached instead of already deciding to react?! Thanks for stopping by today. I see you’ve changed things around on your blog… I like it!
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Oh, thanks for noticing, Lady D. I do seem to reinvent my blog appearance regularly….glad you liked the post, and thanks for stopping by.
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I have felt that very same way!
Thanks for participating!
Freda @ Freda’s Voice
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Me too, Freda…thanks for stopping by.
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There are so many days when I just want to disappear.. If only 🙂
Good 56 Laurel
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Exactly how I feel some days, too, Kayven…thanks for stopping by.
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oh, i have this on the tbr pile. looking forward to it too because the title it hilarious.
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Isn’t it? I am very excited about it, too. Thanks for stopping by, vvb.
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I’ve sure had times when I just wanted to disappear. Great 56!
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Haven’t we all, huh? Thanks for stopping by, Yvonne….
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Great quotes, you really got my attention on this one! Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, Janet Ruth…I thought they totally captured the essence of this “meme.” Glad you could stop by.
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I read that book a month or two ago. That is an excellent opener, isn’t it? Unfortunately, I didn’t find the book all that hilarious, but hopefully you’ll like it more than I did.
Thanks, as always, for stopping by Proud Book Nerd!
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Oh, that’s too bad, Heather…I try not to have too high expectations of a book, which makes it easier not to be disappointed..LOL
Thanks for stopping by.
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I’ve had days like that – just want to do nothing and disappear. Great Friday 56! Hope you enjoy the book!
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Thanks, Ketch…hope you have a great weekend. Glad you could stop by.
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Ah, this one is next on my TBR pile! 😀
Thanks for participating in Book Beginnings!
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I’m excited about this one, Katy…Hope you like it, and thanks for stopping by.
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