Friday, March 20, 2015

Book Beginnings - 3/20/15


*Please join Rose City Reader every Friday to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you are reading, along with your initial thoughts about the sentence, impressions of the book, or anything else the opener inspires. Please remember to include the title of the book and the author's name.  *Taken directly from Rose City Reader's Blog Page. 

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This week's book beginnings comes from ONE MILE UNDER by Andrew Gross.

 "Dani Whalen noticed the first slivers of whitewater ahead on the Roaring Fork River, the current picking up.  "Okay," she called out to the eight people in helmets and life vests aboard her raft, "it's been pretty much of a nature hike so far."

I have read a few books by this author and have enjoyed them.

I actually have only read ONE page so far so I don't have any thoughts on it yet.
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Two books I finished and wanted to share this week are below.  Reviews are in the book's title. 

THE RELUCTANT MIDWIFE by Patricia Harman.

I loved this book.  

It is the second book in the series.  I didn't read the first book, but I had no trouble following the storyline.

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THE POCKET WIFE by Susan Crawford.

A psychological thriller that kept me guessing until the end.
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What are you reading?






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22 comments:

  1. ElizabethMarch 20, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    I hope you had a good reading week.

    This week flew by just like they all have been. CRAZY.

    Thanks for stopping.

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  2. StormiMarch 20, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    I got an email from the publisher about The Reluctant Midwife wanting to know if I wanted to feature it..that I should have received my copy..and I am thinking..well..I didn't..lol. Maybe it is delayed in the mail..lol.

    Stormi
    Friday Memes

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    1. ElizabethMarch 20, 2015 at 12:18 PM

      I hope you get it.

      Thanks for stopping, Stormi.

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  3. JC JonesMarch 20, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    All three sound good. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. UnknownMarch 20, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Am I blind? I can't see the BB quote! Help

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    1. ElizabethMarch 20, 2015 at 11:47 AM

      No. I forgot it.

      Mom is in the hospital, and my life is upside down.

      Sorry.

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  5. Sandra NachlingerMarch 20, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    I've heard good things about The Reluctant Midwife. It sounds like a book I'd enjoy.
    I'm with Elizabeth. Did I miss the BB quote from One Mile Under too?
    My Friday post features THE SNOW CHILD.

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    1. ElizabethMarch 21, 2015 at 8:14 AM

      Yes...I added it.

      My life is crazy and totally forgot.

      Thanks for stopping, Sandra.

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  6. ElizabethMarch 20, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    Thanks for letting me know. I just added the BB.

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  7. Laurel-Rain SnowMarch 20, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    Oh, One Mile Under sounds like lots of thrills ahead...and I LOVED The Pocket Wife.

    The Reluctant Midwife is on my list....and here's mine: “SOMEONE IS WATCHING”

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    1. ElizabethMarch 21, 2015 at 8:16 AM

      It is white water rafting and a dead body is found.

      Thanks for stopping, Laurel.

      I hope you get to read The Reluctant Midwife.

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  8. UnknownMarch 20, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    Hi Elizabeth - I should finish The Fourth Amendment by SM Smith today. The first line: '"Let's go Yankees," twenty year old Anatoly Turken wisecracked.' Just that much doesn't give an idea of what the book is about, but it is pretty good.

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    1. ElizabethMarch 21, 2015 at 8:20 AM

      I hope you let us know about your book when you finish.

      Thanks for stopping, Diane.

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  9. Katherine PMarch 20, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    I'll have to look into One Mile Under. The beginning sounds interesting. The Pocket Wife has been on my TBR for awhile. It sounds fabulous and your review talked me into adding The Reluctant Midwife as well!

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    1. ElizabethMarch 21, 2015 at 8:23 AM

      I hope you get to read The Reluctant Midwife.

      The Pocket Wife is good also.

      Thanks for stopping, Katherine.

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  10. SukoMarch 20, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    Enjoy your reading, Elizabeth! I have just started a fun cozy, The Mysterious Doll.

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    1. ElizabethMarch 21, 2015 at 8:24 AM

      What a fun title.

      Thanks for sharing and for stopping, Suko.

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  11. KatiriaMarch 22, 2015 at 10:58 PM

    Ohh awesome BB pick the book looks and sounds fantastic. Thanks for stoping by my blog! :)

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    1. ElizabethMarch 23, 2015 at 11:39 AM

      Thanks for stopping, Katiria.

      I haven't read too much, but it seems good.

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  12. guiltlessreaderMarch 30, 2015 at 9:21 PM

    Sorry I only got over today. Your comment got stuck in Disqus, which I am still trying to get a hang of ;) I like the sound of The Reluctant Mid-Wife, and since you loved it, I'm putting it on my TBR ;)

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    1. ElizabethMarch 30, 2015 at 9:30 PM

      I did love it. I hope you get to read it.

      Thanks for stopping, guiltless reader.

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