Happy Friday, my bookish friends!
Any
plans for the weekend? I plan to catch up on a few things.
Welcome back to First Line Friday hosted by Carrie at Reading is My SuperPower!! I am also linking up with Gilion on Rose City Reader for Book Beginnings. This is where you share the beginning of the book that you are reading. To join in the fun grab the book you are reading and leave a comment with the first line (or your link). This week I am (finally!) reading The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip by Sara Brunsvold.
Book Beginnings:
Clara Kip had prayed repeatedly to die in São Paulo. It truly seemed the smallest of requests. People died in Brazil every day. What was one more? Especially one who had dreamed of the country most of her life.
About the book (Goodreads):
Aidyn Kelley is talented, ambitious, and ready for a more serious assignment than the fluff pieces she’s been getting as a cub reporter for the Kansas City Star. In her eagerness, she pushes too hard, earning herself the menial task of writing an obituary for an unremarkable woman who’s just entered hospice care. But there’s more to Clara Kip than meets the eye. The spirited septuagenarian may be dying, but she’s not quite ready to cash it in yet. Never one to shy away from an assignment herself, she can see that God brought the young reporter into her life for a reason. And if it’s a story Aidyn Kelley wants, that’s just what Mrs. Kip will give her—but she’s going to have to work for it.
Your
turn! Grab the current book you are reading and post the first line (or your link) in
the comments! Then, click on the icons below and join the fun there too!
Great minds think alike! That's what I'm reading! I am absolutely loving Mrs. Kip.
ReplyDeleteLisa, LOL, she is a hoot! Glad we could be book twins today!!
DeleteI've finished the book! It was THAT GOOD. My review is up on the blog now!
DeleteLisa, wow!! I will have to go check it out! I am on page 157 but had a very busy day!
DeleteMrs. Kip was a big winner for me! Tops this year.
ReplyDeleteMy first line is from Crossfire by Lynette Eason:
FBI Special Agent Julianna Jameson glanced at the alert on her phone. “Hostage situation in progress.” she murmured, reading the text aloud.
Paula, I am enjoying it. I can't wait for Crossfire as well :)
DeleteI've been hearing so many good things about this book. Enjoy! Hope you have a great weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Ashley, you as well!
DeleteThe beginning really grabs your attention. Sounds so good.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, I am enjoying it.
DeleteSounds like a good one. I'll look for it!
ReplyDeleteGilion, it is!! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteHi there Cindy! This sounds delightful!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend.
Thanks, you as well ;)
DeleteThat is definitely an interesting start!
ReplyDeleteGreg, the book is good!
DeleteThat's a wonderful first line! I'm reading Carrie Soto is Back and it's first line is: "My entire life’s work rests on the outcome of this match."
ReplyDeleteWendy, that sounds interesting as well.
DeleteHappy Friday!
ReplyDeleteI'm currently reading Raising Kids Who Care by Susy Lee.
"In a Harvard University study, a massive 96 percent of parents said they wanted to raise ethical, caring children."
Hope you have a lovely weekend. 😀❤️📚
Nicole, I love books like that! I look forward to hearing what you thought!!!
DeleteThe beginning is so gripping
ReplyDeleteI agree!
DeleteI'm currently reading Finding Her Voice by Donna Gartshore. The first line is: "Bridget, I'm going for a quick lunch."
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Danielle, I have not heard of that one, I hope you enjoy it!!!
DeleteThis is the second time I've seen this book today. It looks interesting.
ReplyDeleteBreana, it is a BEAUTIFUL story!
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