Welcome to another Bookish Friday, in which I share excerpts from books…and connect with other bloggers, who do the same.
In last week’s Bookish Friday, I enjoyed excerpting “The Accident Season.”
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 featured book is a recent download from an author I’m eagerly anticipating: The Girl with No Past, by Kathryn Croft.
Book Beginnings: (Prologue)
Everything is silent and for a second I think I must be dead. But then I hear a deafening screech and I don’t know who or where it’s come from, I only know I haven’t made the noise because somehow I am okay. I want to turn my head to check what’s left of the wreckage, but I can’t move because pain is shooting through my neck, warm blood trickling down my face.
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56: At least I had my laptop; a link to the outside world that I could control. With it I could decide whom to let into my life, and right at that moment I wanted to let Julian in.
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Blurb: A gripping psychological thriller for fans of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train.
Leah Mills lives a life of a fugitive – kept on the run by one terrible day from her past. It is a lonely life, without a social life or friends until – longing for a connection – she meets Julian. For the first time she dares to believe she can live a normal life.
Then, on the fourteenth anniversary of that day, she receives a card. Someone knows the truth about what happened. Someone who won’t stop until they’ve destroyed the life Leah has created.
But is Leah all she seems? Or does she deserve everything she gets?
Everyone has secrets. But some are deadly.
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Does this one grab you? Grip you? I know I’m eager to plunge into it.
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RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS 
I almost bought this book the other day but the few pages I read had me on edge too much. I am such a coward at times. Happy Friday!
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Oh, yes, I have to be careful with scary books…no reading late at night! Thanks for stopping by, Nicole.
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I’m in! Check out my Friday 56 (With Book Beginnings).
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Thanks, Lauren, glad you are eager to read it. Enjoy your weekend.
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Wouldn’t it be horrifying to have no memory of your past? I am not sure I’d like this book, though since I didn’t really like either Gone Girl or The Girl on the Train.
My Friday Quotes
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Yes, too many books like this could be a problem…but I’m still giving it a try. Thanks for stopping by, Anne.
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Yep – I enjoyed this one when I read it – that opening certainly grabs you and tempts you in.
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Yes, I remember loving your review, Cleopatra….thanks for stopping by!
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Definitely grabs! Had heard about this a bit from rathertoofondofbook’s blog, everyone over there seemed to like it! Really must take a look! Thanks:)
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Thanks, Berni, and I’m glad you could stop by.
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It certainly seems intriguing, especially imagining being on the run constantly and wondering what happened on that particular day.
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That part is fun to read about, but I wouldn’t want to actually BE on the run. Thanks for visiting, Stefanie.
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Interesting premise and the snippets grabbed me. This one is intriguing.
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Thanks, Bea, I was drawn in by it too. Enjoy your weekend!
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I’m definitely intrigued! Here’s my Friday post
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Thanks, Maria, and enjoy your book!
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I’d definitely love to read this book. That paragraph has me wondering it whatever happened is why she is running. And alas, our computers are not genie’s in a bottle. LOL
My 56 – http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/11/13/the-friday-56-85-the-captive-condition/
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Yes, I am eager to find out all about her situation…thanks for stopping by, Laura.
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Between the cover, title and blurb, this sounds like a hit. I would read it.
sherry @ fundinmental Friday Memes
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I agree, Sherry…thanks for stopping by, and I’m eager to dive into it.
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The opening line to this book made me want to read more, and I wasn’t disappointed when I did. It’s a really good book.
Here’s my Book Beginnings post:
https://rathertoofondofbooks.wordpress.com/2015/11/13/book-beginnings-13-november-in-real-life-by-jessica-love/
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So glad to hear that, Hayley, and thanks for stopping by!
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Ooh this sounds very exciting! I love how the opening reveals little tidbits of information until by the end of the paragraph you have an idea of what’s maybe going on! And the F56 makes you feel like something else is happening. I haven’t read The Girl on the Train but Gone Girl is right up my alley, so maybe I should check this one out! Thanks for sharing 🙂 I hope you have a great weekend!
My Friday Post
Juli @ Universe in Words
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Yes, I liked that part, too, Juli…and it made me want to know more. I enjoyed Gone Girl, too, and even though there were mixed reactions, I liked The Girl on the Train. I think the comparison to Gone Girl turned some off…I wish they wouldn’t make those statements in the blurbs. Both books were good in different ways.
Thanks for visiting!
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My mom just picked this one up based on those blurbs & comparisons!
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Great BB and 56, but too intense for me I think. You can find mine here… http://tinyurl.com/LisaKsBookReviewsblogFTF
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Yes, I have to be in the mood for intensity. Thanks for stopping by, Lisa.
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Hi Laurel,
Sounds like a gripping mystery to solve. I’ll be checking this one out.
Have a great day!
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I agree, Sherrie…thanks for stopping by!
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This does sound fascinating. I hope you are enjoying the book. Thanks for visiting my blog and happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy, I am getting ready to read it now. Thanks for visiting.
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This isn’t a book I would typically pick up, but it does sound interesting. Thanks for sharing! 😀
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Thanks for stopping by, Breana, and enjoy your book.
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Sounds like a good one.
Thanks for sharing.
Have a great weekend.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Book Beginnings
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Thanks, Elizabeth, I’m hoping to love it….
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This one sounds so intriguing! I have it on my TBR and really enjoyed the excerpts. Can’t wait to see what you think of it!
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I finished it late last night, Katherine, and it was a book that kept me guessing…and glued to the pages.
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Heard this one was pretty good and it’s on my wishlist. 🙂 Hope you like it!
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I loved it, Stormi…finished it last night and then had dreams about it. LOL
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I’m definitely intrigued!!! Happy weekend!
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Thanks, Freda, and I’m glad I read it instead of the other books on my list..
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Great one! I’m going to add this to my wishlist.
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I really loved it, Yvonne, and I hope you do too.
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Wow, that’s one heck of a start!
Cora @ Tea Party Princess
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Yes, and it kept me on tenterhooks throughout! Thanks for stopping by, Cora.
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