Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, from Tuesday/First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea; and Teaser Tuesdays hosted by Should Be Reading.
Today’s spotlighted book is one I won in a contest from Kimba, Caffeinated Book Reviewer.
Jubilee’s Journey is authored by Bette Lee Crosby.
Intro: (As It Was…)
On an icy cold November morning in 1956, Bartholomew Jones died in the Poynter Coal Mine. His death came as no surprise to anyone. He was only one of the countless men forever lost to the mine. They were men loved and mourned by their families, but to the world they were faceless, nameless people, not worthy of mention in the Charleston Times.
Morning after morning those men descended into the belly of the mountain, into a world of black dust that clung to their skin with a fierceness that no amount of scrubbing could wash away. In the winter the sky was still black when they climbed into the trolley cart that carried them into the mountain. And when they returned twelve hours later, daylight had already come and gone.
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Teaser: When Mahoney left Anita’s apartment he couldn’t stop wondering what angry words had torn the two sisters apart. Anita’s bitterness was so thick you could almost see it seeping from her skin. (p.206).
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Blurb: When tragedy strikes a West Virginia coal mining family, two children start out on a trek that they hope will lead them to a new life. Before a day passes, the children are separated and the boy is caught up in a robbery not of his making. If his sister can find him, she may be able to save him. The problem is she’s only seven years old, and who’s going to believe a kid? Jubilee’s Journey is Book Two in the Wyattsville Series. This story of discovering lost family and finding love reconnects readers with Ethan Allen and the other heart-warming characters of the bestselling novel SPARE CHANGE.
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What do you think? Would you keep reading? Come on by and share your excerpts.
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SERENDIPITY 
This one is waiting for me on my Kindle app. Hope you enjoy it.
My Tuesday post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2014/01/first-chapter-first-paragraph-47.html
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Oh, hope you enjoy it, Catherine…thanks for stopping by today.
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I’m not familiar with this title, but it sounds really good! Mining seems like such a dangerous job… will keep an eye out for your review.
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I have heard good things about it, JoAnn. Thanks for visiting!
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This sounds like an interesting series. I hope you enjoy it!
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Thanks, Literary Feline…glad you could stop by.
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That little girl on the cover has the most piercing eyes. Hope you enjoy this. Here’s Mine
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She definitely does! Thanks for stopping by, Paulita…enjoy your read.
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This one sounds good. I bet you fall in love with Jubilee easily.
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I suspect that I will, Nise….thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your reading.
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This sounds interesting, but kind of sad. I hope you enjoy it.
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I hope so, too, Pat…sometimes “sad” is just what I need. Thanks for visiting.
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I’ve heard so much about this author and the book. It sounds really good.
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I hope to love it, Yvonne…thanks for visiting!
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Mining is such a scary job! Thanks for sharing more about this book!
My TT: http://thefictionenthusiast.blogspot.com/2014/01/red-rising-release-day-blast-giveaway.html
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Ack! Wrong link *blushes* This is my TT post:
http://thefictionenthusiast.blogspot.com/2014/01/teaser-tuesday-january-28th.html
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It is that! Thanks for visiting, Christie, and enjoy your reading.
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Sounds good, I think I would keep reading. ☺ My teaser: I’m the Vampire, That’s Why
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Good for you, Heather…and thanks for visiting! Enjoy your book.
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I would keep reading just to find out what happened!
trish – my teaser
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Yes, I think that was what drew me to this book. Thanks for stopping by, Trish.
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This sounds like it could be a bit depressing…I’m not sold I don’t think. Or maybe just not in the mood for something depressing with all this cold weather.
Here’s mine:
http://www.sarahsbookshelves.com/memoirs/first-chapter-first-paragraph-tuesday-intros-brain-on-fire-by-susannah-cahalan/
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I do have to be in the right mood, Sarah….thanks for stopping by!
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I’ve never read anything with mining as the background story, but sound like a very interesting family story as well.
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It’s rare for me, too, Peggy….thanks for stopping by. And yes, I think the family themes will be at the core.
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Sounds good laurel, but sad:( Thanks for joining us again this week – I appreciate it.
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Yes, I sometimes need a “sad” book. Thanks for stopping by (and for hosting), Diane.
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What a powerful story! Hope you enjoy it!
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So do I, Pooch….thanks for visiting!
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I live in a coal mining community so this appeals to me. kelley—the road goes ever ever on
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Sounds like a winner for you, then; thanks for stopping by, Kelley, and enjoy your pick, too.
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