Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea; and Teaser Tuesdays hosted by Books & a Beat.
Today’s feature is a book from one of my favorite authors, Karen White. Flight Patterns tells the story of a woman coming home to the family she left behind—and to the woman she always wanted to be…
Intro: (Prologue)
“The keeping of bees is like the direction of sunbeams.” Henry David Thoreau.
Ned Bloodworth’s Beekeeper’s Journal
September 1943
Provence, France
Dead bees fell from the bruised dusk sky, their papery bodies somersaulting in the air, ricocheting like spent shells off the azure-painted roof of the hive. Giles straightened, breathing in the heavy scents of lavender and honey, of summer grasses and his own sweat. And something else, too. Something chemical and out of place in his fields of purple and gold. Something that made sense out of the bees lying like carrion for the swarming swallows above.
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Teaser: Without a word, he headed toward the front door while I grabbed my purse. As he closed the door behind us, he said, “I suggest we take the car. Caroline isn’t used to the heat and would probably melt.” (p. 198).
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Synopsis: Georgia Chambers has spent her life sifting through other people’s pasts while trying to forget her own. But then her work as an expert of fine china—especially of Limoges—requires her to return to the one place she swore she’d never revisit…
It’s been ten years since Georgia left her family home on the coast of Florida, and nothing much has changed, except that there are fewer oysters and more tourists. She finds solace seeing her grandfather still toiling away in the apiary where she spent much of her childhood, but encountering her estranged mother and sister leaves her rattled.
Seeing them after all this time makes Georgia realize that something has been missing—and unless she finds a way to heal these rifts, she will forever be living vicariously through other people’s remnants. To embrace her own life—mistakes and all—she will have to find the courage to confront the ghosts of her past and the secrets she was forced to keep…
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What do you think? Would you keep reading? Have you read this book? I know that I’m very eager to add this one to my up-next reads.
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Love the excerpt. This one’s on my list. Enjoy!
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Thanks, Heather, I have heard only good things about this book, and I have read and loved several books by the author. Thanks for visiting!
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Lovely writing! This one is on my wish list to read. I hope you enjoy this one, Laurel-Rain.
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Thanks, Wendy, I hope to love it, too. Glad you could stop by, and enjoy your pick.
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That first paragraph is simply beautiful. I want more.
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Thanks, Margot, I felt the same way when I read it. Glad you could stop by, and enjoy your pick.
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Laurel you find so many books to tempt me – stories from the past are always appealing to me and this one sounds a goody!
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My review will post on Thursday – I really enjoyed this novel.
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I’m glad you enjoyed it, Mary….thanks for stopping by!
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Thanks, Cleo, and I love this author, so I can’t wait to immerse myself in this one. Glad you could stop by!
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I’ve heard only good things about this one and I really liked the opener. So yes, I’d keep going.
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Thanks, Candace, I loved the opener, too, and I’m glad you could stop by. Enjoy your pick.
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Nice opening. Pretty cover, too… I’d keep reading.
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Thanks, JoAnn…a pretty cover, especially one that is relevant to the story, can make the book. Enjoy your pick.
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Sounds like a nice one Laurel. I hope that you enjoy it.
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Thanks, Diane, I’m glad you like the sound of it…I’m looking forward to it. Thanks for visiting…and for hosting.
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I’ve had my eye on this one, as this is an author I’d like to try.
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I think you’ll be delighted with her books, Catherine…thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your book.
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Thanks, Laurel-Rain. I would keep reading.
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Thanks, Judy, enjoy your pick, and I’m glad you could stop by.
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I’d keep reading. In just those few lines there were lots of things that interest me, so I’m adding it to my list. Here’s my link: http://wp.me/p4DMf0-1gf
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Thanks, Ms. M….I feel the same way. Although I knew I would love it just because it’s from Karen White, who has never disappointed me. Enjoy your week!
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Considering all the problems bees have these days, poisoning them is such a travesty.
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So true, Alice Audrey…thanks for stopping by.
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Well, of course, beginning in Provence, I’m intrigued. And the dying bees takes me right to today, as well. I’d be interested to see how that connects with Georgia. Thanks for visiting my blog. Here’s Mine
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Yes, you would love that part, wouldn’t you? I am also intrigued by the settings…and I’m curious about how Georgia fits in, too.
Thanks for visiting, Paulita.
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I really like the sound of this book and the setting! I hope you are enjoying it.
Happy reading! Here is my teaser of All The Missing Girls by Megan Miranda.
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Thanks, Yvo, and I loved your pick….glad you are enjoying it.
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An amazing book; loved it!
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Thanks, Harvee, I’ve only heard good things about it. Enjoy your pick.
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I must keep this one in mind.
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Thanks for stopping by, Mary Ann….
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Doesn’t sound like my type of book but I hope you enjoy reading it!
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Thanks, Priya, I’m sure I will. Enjoy yours!
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Oh yes! This one really has a strong hook, doesn’t it? Many thanks for visiting earlier.
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I agree, Sarah, and I’m glad you could visit today. Enjoy your week!
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I’d keep reading!
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Thanks, Vicki, I am eager to start that journey.
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I’ve heard of Karen White, but haven’t read anything by her. I should remedy this since I really like her writing in the bits you posted. Thanks!
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Thanks, Dagny, and you might find you are hooked, once you sample Karen White’s work. Maybe start with one of her newest ones, and then find her back list. Enjoy your week, and thanks for stopping by.
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The intro is quite striking but not sure it’s a book for me. Will wait for your review.
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Thanks, Emma, it’s hard for me to be sure of a book from just a snippet…I do hope to enjoy this one, though, as I’m a fan of the author. Thanks for stopping by.
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It sounds like something I would enjoy. Girl Who Reads
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Thanks, Donna, glad you could stop by. Enjoy!
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I think this one seems like a book that makes you wonder about yourself. I am definitely intrigued so far and would absolutely read this. 🙂
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Thanks, Candid Cover, and I’m glad you liked the snippet. Enjoy your week.
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I love this author’s work and look forward to this book.
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Oh, so do I, Nise…thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.
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I don’t like the intro but I do like the synopsis. I can’t help but wonder where her father is? There is no mention of him…could this be part of her past she doesn’t want to confront? Hmmm.
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Ah, yes, I wonder about that, too. Thanks for stopping by, Charlie.
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