Welcome to another Bookish Friday, in which we 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.
Today’s feature is The Road Trip, by Beth O’Leary.
Book Beginning:
(Dylan)
“The road of friendship never did run smooth, is what I’m saying,” Marcus tells me, fidgeting with his seat belt.
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Friday 56:
“Marcus.” Dylan’s voice turns sharp. “Don’t say something you’re going to regret.”
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Synopsis: What if the end of the road is just the beginning?
Four years ago, Dylan and Addie fell in love under the Provence sun. Wealthy Oxford student Dylan was staying at his friend Cherry’s enormous French villa; wild child Addie was spending her summer as the on-site caretaker. Two years ago, their relationship officially ended. They haven’t spoken since.
Today, Dylan’s and Addie’s lives collide again. It’s the day before Cherry’s wedding, and Addie and Dylan crash cars at the start of the journey there. The car Dylan was driving is wrecked, and the wedding is in rural Scotland—he’ll never get there on time by public transport.
So, along with Dylan’s best friend, Addie’s sister, and a random guy on Facebook who needed a ride, they squeeze into a space-challenged Mini and set off across Britain. Cramped into the same space, Dylan and Addie are forced to confront the choices they made that tore them apart—and ask themselves whether that final decision was the right one after all.
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Would you keep reading?
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I’m seeing a lot of road trip romcoms recently. Sounds like it could be fun. Hope you enjoy.
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Thanks, Mark, I enjoy this author, so I”m really looking forward to the book. Enjoy yours!
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Sounds like a fun read. Enjoy!
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Thanks, Catherine, I hope to love it. I enjoyed your pick for today.
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The Road Trip sounds like great fun to read, I love novels that throw characters together in the weirdest of circumstances! I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for sharing and have a lovely weekend 🙂
Juli @ A Universe in Words
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Thanks, Juli, so do I! Have a great week.
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I’ve never read this author but I’ve been seeing this book around. I have to get it. It really looks fun.
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I have loved this author’s books and I’m looking forward to this one. Enjoy your pick, Yvonne.
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This sounds like a lot of fun, and I love that cover! Hope you enjoy it! Have a great weekend! 🙂
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Thanks, Ashley, I am eager to read it.
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Sounds tempting! Happy reading!
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I want to read this one! And her other books…
Have a great weekend!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
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Thanks, Emily Jane, enjoy your books!
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A road trip across Britain sounds like a lovely story. I’d save this one for when I’m looking for something light and sweet. A dessert book 🙂
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Thanks, Roberta, I also love to set aside certain books for those times.
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I love Road Trip novels. Especially when they introduce me to new places and sites.
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Thanks, Anne, so do I!
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This one has been on my TBR for quite a while. I hope you enjoy it.
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Thanks, Cindy, I hope we love it!
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I love Beth O’Leary and I think The Road Trip can be an excellent weekend or holiday read! Hope you are enjoying it.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and thanks for visiting us earlier!
Elza Reads
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Thanks, Mareli, I hope to start reading it this week. Enjoy your reading.
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I bought this (and all of O’Leary’s other books) when I was about half-way through The No-Show! Eventually I’ll even get around to reading them 🙂
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Thanks, Karen, I do enjoy this author!
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