Welcome to another Bookish Friday, in which I enjoy sharing excerpts from books…and connecting 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 better way to spend a Friday!
Today’s feature is a book from Amazon Vine, an ARC: The In-Between Hour, by Barbara Claypole White.
Beginning: Will imagined silence. The silence of snowfall in the forest. The silence at the top of a crag. But eighty floors below his roof garden, another siren screeched along Central Park West.
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56: Will was definitely no asshole. Plus he was the cutest guy she’d met since dumping the last putz. But dating was like baking. Pie crust didn’t always turn out right the first time, either.
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Blurb: What could be worse than losing your child? Having to pretend he’s still alive…
Bestselling author Will Shepard is caught in the twilight of grief, after his young son dies in a car accident. But when his father’s aging mind erases the memory, Will rewrites the truth. The story he spins brings unexpected relief…until he’s forced to return to rural North Carolina, trapping himself in a lie.
Holistic veterinarian Hannah Linden is a healer who opens her heart to strays but can only watch, powerless, as her grown son struggles with inner demons. When she rents her guest cottage to Will and his dad, she finds solace in trying to mend their broken world, even while her own shatters.
As their lives connect and collide, Will and Hannah become each other’s only hope—if they can find their way into a new story, one that begins with love.
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This one sounds like the kind of story I enjoy. What do you think? What are you sharing today?
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Enjoying Bookish Moments on a Friday:
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RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS 
Silence in NYC?? LOL Too funny, but I guess a guy can dream.
LOL @ the 56 too. Sounds like it’s gonna be a laugh-out-loud read! I love those!
I hope you enjoy GSAW. I did. I also didn’t expect to be blown away like TKAM.
Happy weekend!
Freda’s Voice
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Thanks, Freda, I wondered about that silence, too; and I am very excited about reading GSAW….I’ll wait a little while, though. Couldn’t resist the selfie, however.
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I chuckled at your 56. Sounds like this would be a fun read.
sherry @ fundinmental Friday Memes
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Yes, I am now very curious about the character Will. Thanks for stopping by, Sherry.
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Sounds like another good pick, Laurel…enjoy!
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Thanks, Catherine, and I hope to enjoy it. I haven’t yet read this author, but have another of hers on Pippa: The Perfect Son.
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“The silence of snowfall in the forest.” Lovely image.
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Thanks, Lisa; I think it’s a lovely image, too. Glad you could stop by.
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I always loved going outside right after a heavy snowfall. I can ‘hear’ the silence. Lovely description:) Have a great holiday weekend!
My 56 – http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/09/04/the-friday-56-76-brood-x/
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Thanks, Laura, hope you have a lovely weekend too. I am looking forward to Fall!
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This one isn’t the sort I usually pick up but it does sound entertaining. My 56 this week comes from Ash & Bramble by Sarah Prineas. Happy reading!
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This author is new to me, Kathy, and I hope to enjoy the exploration. Thanks for stopping by.
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For some reason I thought this sounded like it was about something completely different…
Check out my Friday 56 (With Book Beginnings).
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Hmm, to me, it does sound like a story in a lovely setting (the return to North Carolina). Thanks for stopping by, Lauren.
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Not sure this would be for me, but I hope you enjoyed it. 🙂
Stormi
Friday Memes
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Thanks for stopping by, Stormi, and enjoy your pick!
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How was Harper Lee’s book?
I hope The In-Between Hour is good.
Have a great reading weekend.
Thanks for coming by my blog.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Book Beginnings
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I haven’t yet read the Harper Lee book, Elizabeth…still thinking about when I should dive in. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your weekend, too.
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That dating comparison made me laugh. The book sounds heartbreaking but that cover is lovely.
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That comparison made me giggle, too. Thanks for stopping by, Bea.
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It seems like a good book.
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Thanks, Breana, I am eager to read it!
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This sounds like a book with lots of family conflict. I like that. Another book to add to my TBR list!
Thank you for visiting my blog today. I appreciate your comments.
Sandy @ TEXAS TWANG
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Thanks, Sandra, and I’m glad you could return the visit. Enjoy your weekend!
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This sounds like it will have some incredibly sad scenes, but be a book I will enjoy overall.
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Yes, sadness in a big does add additional layers. Thanks for stopping by, Elizabeth.
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Well, obviously I have strong opinions about this book. It’s darkly quirky–all my writing is–and it does deal with serious issues, but it’s ultimately hopeful. Promise. Thanks for discussing my book baby, y’all.
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Thanks for stopping by, Barbara…I am honored that you visited. I am looking forward to this book and to another of yours that I have on my Kindle, The Perfect Son.
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What an interesting synopsis, but it sounds like his story won’t last very long. Hope you enjoy your weekend!
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Thanks, Alicia…glad you could stop by!
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LOL at the 56! Sounds like a good book. Have a great weekend!
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I laughed at that one, too, Yvonne…thanks for stopping by!
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I really like the style of writing used for this book. It makes it seem even more interesting 🙂
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Thanks, Alicia, glad you could stop by!
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Hmmm… I thought I read the Barbara Claypole White book but reading the synopsis I am not sure that I have and of course now probably never will. Barbara was one of our wine and words authors last year. Wonderful lady.
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Thanks for stopping by, Sheila; I am enjoying the book so far.
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I LOVE your BB! It actually makes me feel so sorry for the character. In such a small space I’m feeling so sorry for them and imagining a big headache 😦 I try to imagine silence when I have a headache x
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I am enjoying it so far, although I haven’t read as much as I had planned…I got hooked on Mad Men on Netflix and spent most of the weekend bingeing. LOL. Thanks for stopping by, Amy.
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