Today is Friday Book Confession... just be patient, you'll see why
BookBeginnings is a weekly meme, hosted by Rose City Reader.
The Friday 56 is hosted by Freda’s Voice every Friday.
"Is George Clooney the one who spins the wheel on Wheel of Fortune?" she asks.
To participate, share the opening lines and your thoughts about a book you're reading, or about to.
Beginning:
My Name is Freedom Oliver and I killed my daughter. It's surreal, honestly, and I'm not sure what feels more like a dream, her death or her existence. I'm guilty of both.
Is that not the best Book Beginning? Ever?
Beginning:
My Name is Freedom Oliver and I killed my daughter. It's surreal, honestly, and I'm not sure what feels more like a dream, her death or her existence. I'm guilty of both.
Is that not the best Book Beginning? Ever?
Each chapter starts with a "my name is," and a confession. It's kind of the tone of an AA club meeting. Awesome stuff. The protagonist is my favourite so far. She kicks ass. This is Freedom's Child, a debut novel by Jax Miller, who may just be someone to watch.
Now for the Friday56
The Friday 56 is hosted by Freda’s Voice every Friday.
The Rules:
*Grab a book, any book.
*Turn to page 56 or 56% in your eReader (If you have to improvise, that's ok.)
*Find any sentence, (or few, just don't spoil it)\
*Don’t forget to add your post URL (not your blog url) atFreda’s Voice.
Here's Page 56
*Turn to page 56 or 56% in your eReader (If you have to improvise, that's ok.)
*Find any sentence, (or few, just don't spoil it)\
*Don’t forget to add your post URL (not your blog url) atFreda’s Voice.
Here's Page 56
"Is George Clooney the one who spins the wheel on Wheel of Fortune?" she asks.
"Yes." I line the buttons up right. "He's a hottie, isn't he?"
"I don't kiss and tell." She winks at me and I wink back. I decide not to explain to her the need to have the coffeepot in the coffee-maker when she turns it on. I decide not to explain to her the need to get dressed after she wakes up.
Same protagonist. The badass one. Yet here she is, helping her elderly neighbour - who is a hoot. She gives her dignity, and really looks out for her.
Same protagonist. The badass one. Yet here she is, helping her elderly neighbour - who is a hoot. She gives her dignity, and really looks out for her.
My confession...I've finished the book. I loved it, and I couldn't stop. So my dilemma - do I share it, or pick another? I decided to share it anyway. It's that good.
Here's my review, if you like - no spoilers, promise. Hope some of you decide to try it, it was awesome.
Leave a comment, and I'll visit you over the weekend.
Have a good one.
20 comments:
I like the sound of those snippets - very intriguing!
Check out my Friday 56 (With Book Beginnings).
What an excellent opening line. I am so intrigued. My Friday Quotes
Gosh ... those are some amazing teasers! I'm definitely going to have to keep my eyes open for this one!
This week I'm using a middle grade book that I started reading and got yelled at for by my son ;)
http://wellreadpiratequeen.blogspot.com/2016/01/book-beginnings-friday56-little-ramble.html
Yikes, the beginning makes me happy a got along with my dad! And I love the 56! Please check mine out ... http://tinyurl.com/LisaKsBookReviewsDS
This does sound good and that's quite a riveting opening! I don't think I would've been able to put it down either.
That beginning really draws one in. I'll have to add it to my never-ending list. I am spotlighting Blood Cross by Faith Hunter this week. Look for my review tomorrow. Happy reading!
Loved your post. Thanks for visiting.
Thanks - you too.
Thank you. It was definitely not easy to put down. Love those books.
Will look out for it. Thanks.
Nice - why do our kids do that? I don't yell if they read my books.
Loved your 56...they were being handled by this small Southern woman, but they weren't sure what to do about it. Made me laugh.
Both your Beginning and your 56 made me want to watch for this book. I am only reading books from my shelf for the next 2 months, TBR Triple Dog Dare, but as soon as April 1st is here, I am adding this one.
That is a great beginning! I'm really interested in this one. I'll have to look for it. It sounds really original. Thanks for sharing! Here's my Friday post. Happy reading!
Fun snippets, what a great way to start chapters.
Those snippets are intriguing me.
Thanks for sharing!
Amanda
You're right, that is one heck of a beginning. Hope you enjoy the weekend!
Alluring beginning and funny 56! Sounds like a great read!
Happy weekend!
Great beginning! And a good teaser in the middle. Sounds like a fun books.
Thanks for joining in on BBOF!
You definitely help make it sound interesting with your enthusiasm. I've added it to my TBR.
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