Friday, September 22, 2017

Book Beginnings - 9/22/2017

 
*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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My book beginnings is taken from THE IT GIRLS by Karen Harper:

"If we are caught, we'll be in beastly trouble for this," Nellie said, tugging at her sister's sleeve as they opened the door to the ladies' cloakroom of Government House and darted inside.  Not if we don't get caught."
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Books Finished:

THE BLACKBIRD SEASON by Kate Moretti - review will be October 12.

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THE WELCOME HOME DINER by Peggy Lampman - review will be on October 10.
 
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ODD CHILD OUT by Gilly MacMillan - review will be October 5.
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THE TRUST by Ronald H. Balson - review is in the book's title.

Excellent mystery.
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LOVE AND OTHER CONSOLATION PRIZES by Jamie Ford
Another beautiful book by Jamie Ford - review is in the book's title.
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9 comments:

  1. ElizabethSeptember 22, 2017 at 7:39 AM

    I am enjoying THE IT GIRLS.

    I hope you are reading a good book.

    Thanks for stopping.

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  2. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianSeptember 22, 2017 at 8:01 AM

    Nice selection of books! I haven't heard of The Trust or The Welcome Home Diner, so I'll be looking for more information about each.

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    1. ElizabethSeptember 22, 2017 at 8:12 AM

      They both were very good. ENJOY if you read them.

      They both have great covers.

      Thanks for commenting.

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  3. Kathy MartinSeptember 22, 2017 at 10:49 AM

    I love the cover of The It Girls. I am featuring The Hunt by Chloe Neill this week. Happy reading!

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    1. ElizabethSeptember 22, 2017 at 11:03 AM

      It is a great cover..that's what drew me to the book to begin with. :)

      Thanks for commenting, Kathy.

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  4. Sandra NachlingerSeptember 22, 2017 at 11:37 AM

    That's a great opening. I'd keep reading to find out what those IT girls are up to!
    My Friday post features Half Broke Horses.

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    1. ElizabethSeptember 22, 2017 at 12:05 PM

      I am enjoying the book.

      Thanks for commenting, Sandra.

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  5. Laurel-Rain SnowSeptember 22, 2017 at 11:49 AM

    Love the era for The It Girls...and I LOVED The Blackbird Season.

    Enjoy your weekend...and here's mine: “THE HEIRS”

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    1. ElizabethSeptember 22, 2017 at 12:11 PM

      The It Girls is good so far.

      The Blackbird Season grew on me as I continued. :)

      Thanks for commenting, Laurel.

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