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 a great way to spend a Friday!
Today’s feature is a recent download, a book I’ve been eyeing for a while: The Bookshop on the Corner, by Jenny Colgan, a funny, moving new novel for fans of Nina George’s The Little Paris Bookshop.
Beginning: The problem with good things that happen is that very often they disguise themselves as awful things. It would be lovely, wouldn’t it, whenever you’re going through something difficult, if someone could just tap you on the shoulder and say, “Don’t worry, it’s completely worth it. It seems like absolutely horrible crap now, but I promise it will all come good in the end,” and you could say, “Thank you, Fairy Godmother.” You might also say, “Will I also lose that seven pounds?” and they would say, “But of course, my child.”
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56: Nina glanced down at her phone. A new e-mail was blinking. She didn’t even have to open it. “I regret to inform you…” was the first line that came across in the preview screen.
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Synopsis: Nina is a literary matchmaker. Pairing a reader with that perfect book is her passion… and also her job. Or at least it was. Until yesterday, she was a librarian in the hectic city. But now the job she loved is no more.
Determined to make a new life for herself, Nina moves to a sleepy village many miles away. There she buys a van and transforms it into a bookmobile — a mobile bookshop that she drives from neighborhood to neighborhood, changing one life after another with the power of storytelling.
From helping her grumpy landlord deliver a lamb, to sharing picnics with a charming train conductor who serenades her with poetry, Nina discovers there’s plenty of adventure, magic, and soul in a place that’s beginning to feel like home… a place where she just might be able to write her own happy ending.
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What do you think? Have you read it? Would you keep reading?
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What a lovely sentiment in that beginning- I love the cover too!
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I like it, too, Cleo….thanks for stopping by. I love books about the love of books.
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Sounds a bit humorous too. Enjoy.
sherry @ fundinmental Friday Memes
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Yes, I like that feel about it, Sherry. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your reading.
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I have not read it but I would definitely keep on reading!
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Thanks for visiting, Patty, and I’m a fan of books about bookshops, libraries, etc.
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Sounds like a good one to me!
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I am so looking forward to it, Kathy; I’ve been ogling the cover since it first came out. Thanks for stopping by.
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HI there!
I love the bookish cover. Sounds like a good read, too.
Here’s mine: http://bit.ly/2uSw3FT with review.
Luv Sassy x
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Thanks, Sassy, I love the cover, too; I have book cover love! Thanks for visiting, and enjoy your reading.
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Thank you!
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I LOVE that book beginning! If only that really happened! Have a great weekend, Laurel Rain and happy reading 🙂
Jo-Ann
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Thanks, Jo-Ann…and yes, “if only!” Glad you could visit; enjoy your reading.
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Sounds good. I would keep reading. Mine this week is from Murder in Mayfair by D. M. Quincy – a historical mystery. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy, yours sounds tempting, too. Enjoy!
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I’ve been eyeing this one on Audible. Love books about books. Your snippets have intrigued me even more. Thanks for sharing. I’m reading Difficult Women by Roxanne Gay this weekend.
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Thanks, Bev, I do love books about books….enjoy yours, too.
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What a lovely book for summer reading. Sounds upbeat. I like the beginning.
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Thanks, Roberta, I agree that it will be perfect summer reading.
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I read and loved The Bookshop On the Corner last spring while riding the train to and from Portland. I hated for the book to end.
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Thanks, Margot, I love the idea of reading on a train. Enjoy your weekend.
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Sounds pretty good. I think I’ll check if my library has it on Overdrive.
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Thanks for stopping by, Kathryn, I hope you find it.
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You always seem to find such wonderful books with inviting covers. Hope it really is good. My Friday Quotes
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Thanks, Anne, I hope so, too. Enjoy your reading.
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I have wanted to read this book for so long.
I finally requested it on OVERDRIVE.
Thanks for sharing.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Book Beginnings
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I’m glad you’ll get to read it, Elizabeth…I think I will definitely enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by.
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Sounds really good and I love that cover!
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Thanks, Ashley, the cover drew me in, too. I’m eager to read this one.
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This is one I really want to read! 🙂 Happy weekend!
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Thanks, Freda, I’m glad I finally downloaded this one, as I’ve been ogling it since its release.
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Everything about this is wonderful. I’d love to read it!
My Friday 56 from Fifteen Inches Tall And Bullet Proof
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Thanks for visiting, Laura, and I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’m eager to begin reading it.
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I’ve got the book, I should read it next. 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, Allison; I’m excited about this one, too.
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I love that opening! I’ve been wanting to read this one. And not just because the word “bookshop” is in the title. 🙂 Thanks for sharing, Laurel-Rain. Have a great weekend!
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Thanks, Wendy, I love the cover and the title….anything about bookshops grab me. Enjoy your weekend.
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I read this one and really loved it. Hope you are too. Have a great weekend!
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I have a feeling I’m going to love it, too, Yvonne. Thanks for stopping by.
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A book featuring a bookstore? Yes, please, sign me up. I love books about books. Have a wonderful weekend!
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I think the theme of books and/or bookshops are favorites with us bookish people. Thanks for stopping by, Alicia.
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I am sold! I will definitely add this one to my TBR. Thanks so much for sharing it. 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, Candid Cover; I am pretty sure this one will capture me until I’m finished with it.
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Oh I love the sounds of this! Definitely putting on my TBR!
Danica @ Shelves of Spines
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Thanks, Danica, I was drawn in by the cover and title.
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