Friday 9 September 2016

Friday Books - The Muse


On Fridays I participate in BookBeginnings, hosted by Rose City Reader, and The Friday 56 - hosted by Freda’s Voice. Both involve sharing excerpts from a current book - the beginning and - you guessed it - page 56.



The Muse by Jessie Burton


I love this excerpt. It sets the scene for the most enjoyable part of Jessie Burton's books - the beautiful writing.










Here, she's run through the rain after Marjorie Quick, her boss, who dashed off, clearly upset. I love these names too - Odelle, Marjorie, who is often just called Quick.

Here's the cover (links through to my review) - which is my favourite cover of the year so far - there are no words for how much I love this cover. What's your favourite cover of the books you've read this year?


Tell me what you're reading in the comments, and I'll pay you a visit. 

Happy reading everyone.


13 comments:

  1. Breana M.9 September 2016 at 07:48

    I've never read anything by Jessie Burton before, but I have heard of her other book, The Miniaturist. The Muse sounds good too.

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  2. David E. McClendon, Sr.9 September 2016 at 10:20

    This book sounds like it could be very interesting. It appears that the attachment between the two characters in the 56 is pretty solid.

    I am reading Call Me Luciano by Lauren Mariah. It is a great read geared towards young adults but I enjoyed it, too. Hope you have a great weekend.

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  3. Lauren Stoolfire9 September 2016 at 13:38

    I think that those snippets have sold me!

    Check out my Friday 56 (With Book Beginnings).

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  4. Unknown9 September 2016 at 14:40

    The writing is wonderful. Sounds like one you won't want to put down:)

    My Friday 56 from Doggone It

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  5. Whitney9 September 2016 at 14:55

    The Muse sounds really good and I love the cover -- it is so pretty! Thank you for visiting my blog, I hope you have a great weekend!

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  6. Laurel-Rain Snow9 September 2016 at 17:08

    A new to me author, but this one does sound tempting. Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.

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  7. Elza Reads9 September 2016 at 17:54

    I'll be looking out for your review on this one. I had mixed feelings on The Miniaturist. Happy weekend Bev! Here's my Friday Meets: http://marelithalkink.blogspot.co.za/2016/09/friday-meets-09-september-2011.html

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  8. Sandra Nachlinger9 September 2016 at 18:07

    I agree with you about the cover. Gorgeous! The opening makes me want to delve further into the story. Sounds like an entertaining book.
    Thank you for leaving a comment on my blog. Much appreciated!
    Sandy @ TEXAS TWANG

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  9. Unknown9 September 2016 at 19:38

    This looks intriguing and I love the cover. Happy Reading!

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  10. Kathy Martin9 September 2016 at 20:11

    Sounds interesting. This week I am spotlighting Project Elfhome by Wen Spencer - a linked short story collection. Happy reading!

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  11. Alicia @ A Kernel of Nonsense10 September 2016 at 02:57

    I've wanted to check out The Miniaturist. I've heard good things. This one has such a lovely cover and I like the writing. Happy Friday!

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  12. fredamans11 September 2016 at 00:30

    Sounds like a beautifully written book. Happy weekend!

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  13. Nicole12 September 2016 at 06:02

    What a lovely cover, for the cover alone I would consider reading it. That is a hard choice trying to figure out what book has the loveliest cover for the year. Just too hard for me to choose one.

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