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!
My pick today is a recent download, and a book I hope to devour soon: I Let You Go, by Claire Mackintosh, “a finely crafted novel with a killer twist.”
Beginnings: (Prologue)
The wind flicks wet hair across her face, and she screws up her eyes against the rain. Weather like this makes everyone hurry, scurrying past on slippery pavements with chins buried into collars. Passing cars send spray over their shoes, the noise from the traffic making it impossible for her to hear more than a few words of the chattering update that began the moment the school gates opened.
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56: “Come on!” Ray bellowed up the stairs to Tom and Lucy, looking at his watch for the fifth time in as many minutes. “We’re going to be late!”
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Synopsis: On a rainy afternoon, a mother’s life is shattered as her son slips from her grip and runs into the street . . .
I Let You Go follows Jenna Gray as she moves to a ramshackle cottage on the remote Welsh coast, trying to escape the memory of the car accident that plays again and again in her mind and desperate to heal from the loss of her child and the rest of her painful past.
At the same time, the novel tracks the pair of Bristol police investigators trying to get to the bottom of this hit-and-run. As they chase down one hopeless lead after another, they find themselves as drawn to each other as they are to the frustrating, twist-filled case before them. Elizabeth Haynes, author of Into the Darkest Corner, says, “I read I Let You Go in two sittings; it made me cry (at least twice), made me gasp out loud (once), and above all made me wish I’d written it . . . a stellar achievement.”
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I can’t wait to read this one, having heard so many good things about it. Just what I need: another thriller. What do you think?
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This book must be heart-wrenching. The mystery part must be fascinating.
My Friday Quotes from Salt to the Sea
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I think it will be terribly heart-wrenching, but I keep grabbing books that make me cry, as well as those with so much intensity that I literally can’t put the book down. Thanks for stopping by, Anne.
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I really enjoyed this book, so I hope you do too. Coincidentally I was chatting to a colleague yesterday who was looking for a new book and she fancied this one most out of all my suggestions!
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Oh, that is good to know, Cleo; I remember loving your thoughts on this book. Judging from the books we pick, we must love intensity and a little sadness, too. Thanks for stopping by.
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Wow, this looks good. Going to have to add it to my TBR. Thanks for sharing. Here’s my Friday Book
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I’ve been ogling it for a while, Bev, so now I’m very excited about finally getting around to it. Thanks for stopping by.
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This seems like the kind of book that would be really emotional. Thanks for sharing, sounds like a good one. 🙂
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I think it will be, too, Breana….and I’ll be ready with a box of tissues. Thanks for visiting.
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So many people have properly raved about this book, it’s up there for me as one of the most hyped books in the last few years and I’ve been meaning to get to it for some time. I really need to look it out!
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I often steer away from hyped books…until those whose book tastes are similar to mine start raving about them. This one is on that list. Thanks for stopping by, Bernadette, and enjoy your reading.
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This sounds like a good one, heartbreaking, yes. But I like the interplay between the detectives. Enjoy!
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Thanks, Heather, and I agree about the detectives. I think watching how they go about their tasks can often make a book for me. Thanks for stopping by.
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I’ve also listed this one on my TBR list. Right up my alley. Keep us posted on your progress, would love to know what you thought of the book.
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Thanks, Mareli, I usually post my review immediately after completing a book. It helps me move on without worry of forgetting the details of the book. Enjoy your reading, and thanks for visiting.
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Oh, this sounds heartbreakingly sad. I’d love for your readers to check out mine… http://tinyurl.com/LisaKsBookReviewsMIIM
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Thanks, Lisa, I think it will be, too…tissues on hand! I already checked out your books…and those food goodies made me hungry!
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Great beginning. I’m seeing this around lately and getting curious about it:)
My Friday 56 from Rebel Belle
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Yes, I had been ogling it for a while, too…couldn’t stop myself from “clicking” at Amazon. Thanks for stopping by, Laura, and enjoy your weekend.
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This does sound amazing. I hope you enjoy it. This week I am spotlighting Midnight Marked by Chloe Neill. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy, I am eager to start reading it. Glad you could visit, and enjoy your pick!
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I am with you…I can’t wait to read this one, too!
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Yes, doesn’t it sound amazing? I’m surprised you haven’t read it yet, Patty, as you are usually ahead of me in reading the new books. Enjoy!
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The cover and title get my attention…then add a killer twist and I have to know.
sherry @ fundinmental Friday Memes
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Yes, the killer twist did it for me, too, Sherry. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your reading.
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Love the descriptive beginning! Sounds like the makings of a good book. Happy weekend!
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Thanks, Freda, so glad you could stop by…and thanks again for hosting.
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I got a very sad vibe from the title alone and after reading the synopsis, it’s devastating! Be sure to keep a tissue box in hand. Happy weekend!
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Oh, yes, I see sadness ahead, too, Alicia…thanks for stopping by.
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You will love the book, Laurel.
ENJOY!!
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Book Beginnings
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Thanks, Elizabeth, good to know. So glad you could stop by, and enjoy your reading.
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This is on my wishlist – I seriously want to read it! Great beginning – totally have been in weather and traffic like that – it’s nerve wracking! Here’s my Friday meme
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Thanks, Maria, the opening lines did make me feel and see the weather around them. Enjoy your reading.
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Another book to add to my wishlist! Looks like a good one.
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Thanks, Yvonne, I hope to read it soon!
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