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 new download: Nine Perfect Strangers, by Liane Moriarty, “A treat for Big Little Lies fans.” —People
Beginning: (Yao)
“I’m fine,” said the woman. “There’s nothing wrong with me.”
She didn’t look fine to Yao.
It was his first day as a trainee paramedic. His third call-out. Yao wasn’t nervous, but he was in a hypervigilant state because he couldn’t bear to make even an inconsequential mistake. When he was a child, mistakes had made him wail inconsolably, and they still made his stomach cramp.
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Friday 56%: (Frances)
“Life is nothing but a scam,” said Gillian. “It’s all just a giant illusion.”
“Scram, scam,” chuckled Sol. “Good one.”
He and Henry fist-bumped.
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Synopsis: Nine people gather at a remote health resort. Some are here to lose weight, some are here to get a reboot on life, some are here for reasons they can’t even admit to themselves. Amidst all of the luxury and pampering, the mindfulness and meditation, they know these ten days might involve some real work. But none of them could imagine just how challenging the next ten days are going to be.
Frances Welty, the formerly best-selling romantic novelist, arrives at Tranquillum House nursing a bad back, a broken heart, and an exquisitely painful paper cut. She’s immediately intrigued by her fellow guests. Most of them don’t look to be in need of a health resort at all. But the person that intrigues her most is the strange and charismatic owner/director of Tranquillum House. Could this person really have the answers Frances didn’t even know she was seeking? Should Frances put aside her doubts and immerse herself in everything Tranquillum House has to offer – or should she run while she still can?
It’s not long before every guest at Tranquillum House is asking exactly the same question.
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I’ve been eagerly awaiting this book. Does it grab you? Would you keep reading?
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Ooh, I can’t wait to read this one – I am going to see what you think first, though. Liane Moriarty’s last book wasn’t my favourite of hers, although I have really enjoyed all the others.
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Thanks, Bev, I am hopeful about this one. Enjoy your reading.
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I just caught a review of this in the paper. Sounds promising. I’m going to follow Bev’s lead and see what you think.
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Thanks, Roberta, I did not like Truly Madly Guilty as much as her other books, but I am hopeful about this one.
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It does grab me. I like the opening and the synopsis looks good. One for my list!
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Thanks, Lisbeth, here’s hoping it’s a winner! Enjoy your weekend.
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Sounds like the kind of writing that sucks you right into the story. 🙂 Happy weekend!
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Thanks, Freda, I think so, too!
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I want to read this book too.
It really sounds good.
ENJOY when you read it.
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Thanks, Elizabeth, I have been eagerly anticipating this book. Enjoy your pick.
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Those snippets definitely grabbed me. Sounds like a great read. Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
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Thanks, Ashley, I hope so, too!
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Enjoy!! I’ve been eyeing this book for a long time and finally got a copy recently, which I am eager to begin. This author is a favorite of mine.
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Thanks, Catherine, I love this author, too!
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I hope you are enjoying this story. I haven’t heard of it before. This week I am spotlighting Those Who Go By Night by Andrew Gaddes – a medieval mystery from my review stack. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy, I am eager to see what this author brings us in this book. Enjoy yours.
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I can’t decide if I want to read this one or not. I do, but I don’t. I love this author, but the blurb isn’t really calling to me.
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Thanks, Deanna, sometimes it is hard to decide. I hope to love it.
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I finally tried Liane Morarty earlier this year and really loved it! I’ve been wanting to read this one too!
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Thanks for stopping by, Katherine, and I hope we both love it.
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I really like the opening of this book. If the rest of the book is as good, you have a good book on your hands. My Friday Quotes and review
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Thanks, Anne, let’s hope it is as good as it seems…I love when an author doesn’t disappoint me.
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This sounds like a good one for me. I bet the character dynamics are all over the place!
My Friday 56 from One Perfect Kiss
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Sounds intriguing. Hope you’ll enjoy it.
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Thanks, Nicki, I hope so, too.
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I’ve seen this one around. I hope you enjoy this one. Happy reading and have a good weekend!
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Thanks, Alicia, I am eager to start reading it!
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Sounds interesting. I haven’t read anything by Liane Moriarty yet, but I’ve got a couple of her books on my “must read” list. Looks like I’ll be adding this one! Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, Joy, and you should also read Big Little Lies!
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Hi,
Sounds like a good book, haven’t read this author. I’ll be adding
it to my TBR list. Have a great day!
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Thanks, Sherrie, I love the author, so I’m eager to begin reading it.
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Honestly I didn’t like it, it was all a bit too looney tunes for me. Hopefully you’ll enjoy it more.
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Oh, dear, that doesn’t seem good! Thanks for stopping by, Trish, and I will cautiously approach this one. Sigh.
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