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’s excerpts are from The Things We Wish Were True (e-book), by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen.
Beginning: Memorial Day Weekend, 2014 (Cailey)
Cutter and I were there when they opened the Sycamore Glen pool for the summer. So I actually saw, with my own eyes, the spider web that was woven across the gate, keeping all the people from just walking right on in like they’d done every year. Our new neighbors shuffled their feet and sighed real loud as they waited for the lifeguards to figure out what to do.
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56: She glanced over at Bryte, who was obliviously gathering her things. She wasn’t gone yet. That was good. “I was rushing to speak to my friend.” She pointed in Bryte’s direction. “I wasn’t watching where I was going.”
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Synopsis: In an idyllic small-town neighborhood, a near tragedy triggers a series of dark revelations.
From the outside, Sycamore Glen, North Carolina, might look like the perfect all-American neighborhood. But behind the white picket fences lies a web of secrets that reach from house to house.
Up and down the streets, neighbors quietly bear the weight of their own pasts—until an accident at the community pool upsets the delicate equilibrium. And when tragic circumstances compel a woman to return to Sycamore Glen after years of self-imposed banishment, the tangle of the neighbors’ intertwined lives begins to unravel.
During the course of a sweltering summer, long-buried secrets are revealed, and the neighbors learn that it’s impossible to really know those closest to us. But is it impossible to love and forgive them?
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My kind of read! I love those long-buried secrets. What do you think? Would you keep reading.
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I haven’t seen this one yet. Looks like a good read. Enjoy!
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Thanks, Heather, this one was an Amazon Prime free book for August. I agree that it looks good. Thanks for stopping by.
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I love the opening — it’s filled with foreboding. Sounds like another book to add to my TBR.
My Friday post features CHASING CHARLIE.
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I was pleased to discover its hidden depths, Sandra. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy yours.
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I love the sound of this, plus I like the cover design. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Lauren, I am always pleased to discover good things in a freebie. Thanks for stopping by.
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I like the sound of this one. Sounds like an interesting read. Enjoy!
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Thanks, Breana, I am looking forward to it. Glad you could stop by.
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I love learning about long buried secrets. I am curious about what happened at the pool too.
sherry @ fundinmental Friday Memes
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Me, too, Sherry….I can’t remember the last time I read a book that didn’t have some big secrets! Thanks for stopping by.
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Sounds wonderful. Definitely intrigued. Here’s my Friday read –Wastedby Mark Winkler.
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Thanks, Bev, and I hope you enjoy your pick, too. Glad you could visit today.
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I selected this as my Prime choice this month. Hope it’s good.
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So do I, Catherine, and I am optimistic after reading bits of it so far. Thanks for stopping by.
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Sounds good. I hope you enjoy it. This week I am spotlighting The Crepes of Wrath by Sarah Fox. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy, your title sounds good, too; enjoy! Thanks for stopping by.
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Sounds character driven and I like those kind. Curious about all those secrets too!
My Friday 56 from Pandemic
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Even when I’m reading a mystery, I love when the characters drive the tale. The characters are my favorite part. Thanks for stopping by, Laura.
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Sounds like a good one! Great teasers.
Stormi
Friday Memes
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Thanks, Stormi, glad you could stop by!
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Sounds good, but not sure why it was so hard to clue into clearing the cobwebs out, in the beginning snippet… lol… Made me laugh hoping the characters are really not that dumb. Would make for long reading for me. 🙂
Happy weekend!
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Thanks, Freda, and yes, that part was a little strange. I’m eager to find out more, too. Enjoy your book…I am so eager to get a copy of Fractured. Thanks for hosting…and for sharing.
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I’m a fan of the secrets too so this would definitely keep me reading! I’ve been enjoying all the things are not as they seem books that seem to be out right now. Can’t wait to find out what you think of this one!
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Thanks, Katherine, and I didn’t know what to think of this one when I chose it, but the more I read, the better I like it. Thanks for stopping by.
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Interesting names in this one. I do like that beginning, and the thought of buried secrets definitely draws me in. Actually, I don’t think a book is worth reading if it doesn’t have at least a few buried secrets! I’d certainly keep reading.
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I completely agree, Joy, and at least a few secrets seem to be in every book I enjoy. Thanks for stopping by. And yes, interesting names!
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First time hearing about this book and it sounds like a good one! 🙂
My Friday 56! 😀
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It was new to me, too, before seeing it on the Prime list. Thanks for stopping by, Giovanna…
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Yup, I’ll read this one too. Your opening sentences remind me of a movie… don’t know why. Can just picture the scene. Nice pick this week! Here’s my Friday Meets: http://marelithalkink.blogspot.co.za/2016/08/friday-meets-19-august-2016.html
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Yes, the opening lines are definitely visual enough to be a movie, aren’t they? I am eager to continue with this one. Thanks for stopping by, Mareli, and enjoy your pick.
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This is a new to me book and author – and yes it sounds interesting and I would definitely read it – here’s my Friday meme
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Thanks, Maria, I’ve read and enjoyed one book by the author, so I’m eager to try this one. Thanks for stopping by.
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I’m very distracted by the fact that there’s a character named Bryte. I’d ask if it was short for something, but I might regret it. Happy weekend!
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Yes, that is definitely a curious name, Alicia. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your reading.
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That opening pulled me in making me want to know more. Thanks for sharing. Happy Weekend!
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I had the same feeling, Nicole…thanks for stopping by!
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