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?
Today’s spotlight is on an Amazon Vine ARC, called The Appetites of Girls, by Pamela Moses.
Beginning: For Old Time’s Sake – 2003
This, above all else, binds the four of us together: standing side by side, each struggled to believe the best in herself, hearing amid the dark doubts in her mind the whisper of triumph.
Long before we grew in strength, we began life in separate corners.
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56: “Enjoying your drink, missy?” He cocked his head to one side, staring, so that I felt he absorbed every bit of me from the silver barrette in my hair to the wedge heels of my new shoes.
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Blurb: For the audience that made Commencement a New York Times bestseller comes a novel about women making their way in the world.
Self-doubting Ruth is coddled by her immigrant mother, who uses food to soothe and control. Defiant Francesca believes her heavy frame shames her Park Avenue society mother and, to provoke her, consumes everything in sight. Lonely Opal longs to be included in her glamorous mother’s dinner dates—until a disturbing encounter forever changes her desires. Finally, Setsu, a promising violinist, staves off conflict with her jealous brother by allowing him to take the choicest morsels from her plate—and from her future. College brings the four young women together as suitemates, where their stories and appetites collide. Here they make a pact to maintain their friendships into adulthood, but each must first find strength and her own way in the world.
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SNOW SPARKS 
This really appeals to me, love stories like this following lives over time, hope you enjoy it!
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So far, so good, Lindsay…thanks for stopping by!
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He really looked her over. I like the Friday 56. I would read it.
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Yes, it feels a little weird, doesn’t it? Thanks for stopping by, Tea.
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This sounds like it could be really interesting! I haven’t come across this book yet but I will definitely keep an eye out for it. Thanks for sharing!
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It always amazes me how many books there are that could appeal to me….thank goodness for Amazon Vine and the opportunity to find some of them. Thanks for visiting, Katherine.
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Sometimes I don’t think there are enough books featuring female friendships, so this one sounds refreshing.
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I do love good stories about female friendships…I seemingly never tire of them. Thanks for visiting, Moonglint.
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Wonderful beginning and great 56!! I loved the cover. Worth picking it up!!
Here is my Friday 56 post!!
AND
Here is my Book Beginning post!!
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Thanks for stopping by, Gautami…glad you liked the excerpts.
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Four girls who meet as roommates in college in a Western culture;; sounds dramatic! I cannot help but wonder if Ruth’s mother, who is an immigrant and uses food to soothe and comfort is Hispanic? Ha ha ha! Sounds like my momma XD
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It’s an Eastern Europe country. Similar to many immigrant cultures, I think. They are also Jewish, with the traditions that come with the culture and the religion.
I do like the sound of this one, too, and as I’m reading it, I’m liking it more now than I did in the beginning. It is moving rather slowly, but hopefully, it will speed up. Thanks for stopping by, Claudia.
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Oh wow! Not sure how I was certain it was a Western culture >__< I love Jewish culture though! I'll watch for your review 😉
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Sounds like a rollercoaster of a ride to read! I like that though!
Happy weekend!
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I think the challenge will come in adulthood….I’m eager for that to happen, Freda. Thanks for stopping by.
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It sounds like a good premise, but might get mellowdramatic. I’d give it a try!
Thanks for posting in BBOF!
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Yes, in the beginning, I had some doubts, but things are improving. Thanks for visiting, Gilion.
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The blurb is interesting but the bits you shared are not quite to my taste. I’m curious to see what you think of it.
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It is picking up for me…the beginning chapter didn’t quite engage me, but now I’m all in. Thanks for stopping by, Bea.
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I love books that focus on female friendships. I’ll have to check this one out. Thanks for visiting my blog.
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I’m enjoying it, Catherine…I had hoped to finish it today, but my eyes are too tired…must rest! Thanks for stopping by.
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Sounds like a good read, but this book would have escaped me. (yes I judge books by their covers..) So thank you for sharing with us!
And thank you for stopping by my blog 😉
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When I saw the cover in the Amazon Vine newsletter, I almost passed it by, too, but then took a second look at the description. Thanks for visiting, Fiza.
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I think the title and excerpts are promising! I hope you’re enjoying it so far 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, Aloi…as it turned out, the book was just “okay.” I was a little disappointed.
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