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 better way to spend a Friday!
Today I’ll be excerpting from a book I am reading: Forever, Interrupted, by Taylor Jenkins Reid, the story of a charmed romance interrupted too soon.
Beginning: (June) (Ben & Elsie – newlyweds)
“Have you decided if you’re going to change your name?” Ben asks me. He is sitting on the opposite end of the couch, rubbing my feet. He looks so cute. How did I end up with someone so goddamn cute?
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56: (January) (Ben and Elsie are asking each other questions about their parents, their lives).
“That’s really sad,” he said.
“It is and it isn’t. My parents and I aren’t close. But they are happy in their way and I am happy in mine. I think that’s what matters.”
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Synopsis: “Have you ever heard of supernovas? They shine brighter than anything else in the sky and then fade out really quickly, a short burst of extraordinary energy. I like to think you and Ben were like that . . . in that short time, you had more passion than some people have in a lifetime.”
Elsie Porter is an average twenty-something and yet what happens to her is anything but ordinary. On a rainy New Year’s Day, she heads out to pick up a pizza for one. She isn’t expecting to see anyone else in the shop, much less the adorable and charming Ben Ross. Their chemistry is instant and electric. Ben cannot even wait twenty-four hours before asking to see her again. Within weeks, the two are head over heels in love. By May, they’ve eloped.
Only nine days later, Ben is out riding his bike when he is hit by a truck and killed on impact. Elsie hears the sirens outside her apartment, but by the time she gets downstairs, he has already been whisked off to the emergency room. At the hospital, she must face Susan, the mother-in-law she has never met—and who doesn’t even know Elsie exists.
Interweaving Elsie and Ben’s charmed romance with Elsie and Susan’s healing process, Forever, Interrupted will remind you that there’s more than one way to find a happy ending.
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What do you think? Could you read this book without tearing up? I know that I have the Kleenex nearby.
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Sounds like a charming love story. hope you are having fun with it.
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Oh, I am…but it’s also sad. Thanks for stopping by, Anne.
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This definitely sounds like one of those books where you’ll need Kleenex. I felt a little misty just reading the synopsis! I hope you enjoy the story.
My Friday post features FEVER SEASON.
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Thanks, Sandra…it helps that the story weaves between the past and the present, so we get to see them happy, too. Enjoy your pick!
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Wow! Sounds like a good read. And what a way to meet your mother-in-law!
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Oh, yes, and what a meeting that was! Thanks for stopping by, Katherine.
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I would need a box of Kleenex nearby – sounds like a good read though. Here’s my Friday post
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Thanks, Maria, I definitely need Kleenex….but I’m enjoying it.
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HI,
Sounds like a teary read, keep the tissues handy.
Have a great day!
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Oh, it is, Sherrie, but the way we go back and forth, between the good times and sad ones, I am definitely engaged. Thanks for stopping by.
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It sounds like it strikes a good balance for tone.
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Sounds good.
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I am really enjoying it,Vicki, as I enjoyed the two other books I read recently by this author. She is now one of my new favorites. Thanks for stopping by.
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The title is enough to get me worried that I will start howling on page 1. Good luck and enjoy!
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Yes, it is very sad…but with happy moments, when we take a peek at their past life together. Thanks for stopping by, Bev.
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How sad! It reminds of a YA I read recently – The Young Widows Club. This week I am spotlighting The Royal Ranger by John Flanagan and Once Shadows Fall by Robert Daniels. Happy reading!
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Yes, I also have the book The Widow, which will probably have sad moments, too. Thanks for stopping by, Kathy.
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Not heard of this one I hope you are enjoying it. 🙂
Stormi
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I have read two other books I loved by this author, so I had a feeling I would enjoy it. Thanks for visiting, Stormi.
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This sounds like a good one.
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Thanks, Breana, I am loving it.
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That sounds way too sad for me to read. I have a feeling I would be a mess of tears unable to see the words. Thanks for visiting my blog. Happy Friday!
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It was pretty sad, Nicole, but then there were glimpses of their happy times, so it worked out pretty well.
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Aaw. The beginning is as sweet as the cover. Sounds like a winner:)
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It definitely was, Laura…I have now read and loved three books by this author.
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Sounds like a cute read! Happy weekend!
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Thanks, Freda, I’m glad you enjoyed it…and have a great weekend, too.
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How funny I’m reading a book right now and the protagonist would say exactly the same thing about her relationship with her parents. Happy Friday.
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I think the parent/young adult relationships can be quite difficult…thanks for stopping by, Alicia…enjoy your weekend.
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I would be tearing up, I like the snippets, I might check it out.
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Thanks for stopping by, Bea, and I did tear up…but then I smiled in several places, too, as the story took us back to the happier times.
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These teasers have my interest. I want to read this one. Great choice! Have a great weekend!
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Thanks, Yvonne, I loved two other books by this author…and I just realized that this one was her debut novel. Which makes it even more impressive to me.
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Sounds interesting and a little depressing. Thanks for visiting my blog!
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Yes, there was sadness, but the author mixed in the happy times to give us a relief from the sorrow. Thanks for stopping by, Lauren.
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Oh that sounds beautifully emotional! I think I have another Taylor Jenkins Reid book – it’s just been bumped up the TBR!
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Good for you, Sam, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. I’ve now read three books from this author that I loved. Thanks for stopping by.
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It sounds like a sad story. Glad you enjoyed the read.
sherry @ fundinmental My Sunday Memes
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Thanks, Sherry, I definitely enjoyed it. Glad you could stop by.
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