Welcome to another Bookish Friday, in which I 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.
Then give us the title of the book, so others can add it to their lists!
What a great way to spend a Friday!
Today’s feature is a recent download from an author whose books I’ve come to love: It is Let Me Lie, the stunning new novel from Clare Mackintosh, the international bestselling author of I Let You Go and I See You.
Beginning: Death does not suit me. I wear it like a borrowed coat; it slips off my shoulders and trails in the dirt. It is ill fitting. Uncomfortable.
I want to shrug it off; to throw it in the cupboard and take back my well-tailored clothes. I didn’t want to leave my old life, but I’m hopeful for my next one—hopeful I can become someone beautiful and vibrant. For now, I am trapped.
Between lives.
In limbo.
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56: Murray had held her, trying to empathize but finding it impossible to relate to a logic that saw self-harming as the only route into a place of safety.
“I had an interesting day,” he said now.
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The police say it was suicide.
Anna says it was murder.
They’re both wrong.Last year, Tom and Caroline Johnson chose to end their lives, one seemingly unable to live without the other. Their daughter, Anna, is struggling to come to terms with her parents’ deaths, unwilling to accept the verdict of suicide.
Now with a baby herself, Anna feels her mother’s absence keenly and is determined to find out what really happened to her parents. But as she digs up the past, someone is trying to stop her.
Sometimes it’s safer to let things lie….
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I’m eager to start reading this one, as I’ve loved everything I’ve read by this author. What do you think?
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Wow, I like everything you’ve written here about this book. It sounds like it will be quite a psychological thriller. My Friday Quotes
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My favorite kind of read! I also loved the author’s first two books. Thanks for visiting, Anne, and enjoy yours.
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The book cover looks familiar to me. I think I’ve heard of it before. It looks interesting.
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Thanks for visiting, Breana, and I’ve been seeing (and coveting) this book for a while. I always find the title a bit confusing, as I’ve already read books with similar titles: Here We Lie, Lie with Me, Lie to Me, etc.
Enjoy your reading.
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I’ve been seeing this book at the bookstore but seeing these quotes I’m even more intrigued!!
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Thanks, Stephanie, I love seeing what is inside the books, too, and in bookstores, we can actually turn the pages.
Enjoy your reading.
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I love this author too!
I hope you continue to enjoy it. 🙂
Here is mine: bit.ly/briguella1
Have a lovely weekend x
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Thanks, Sassy, I am looking forward to it. Enjoy your pick.
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Thanks ! You, too!
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I enjoyed this one. Lots of twists and turns.
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Good to know, Harvee! Thanks for visiting.
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It does look intriguing, but you are right about a lot of books having similar titles. Not that the author gets to choose that…
Hope you enjoy it.
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Thanks for visiting, Roberta; the publishers seem to follow trends, which these days tend to focus on “lies.” LOL
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You will LOVE it, Laurel.
Great characters and story line.
ENJOY!!
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Thanks, Elizabeth…I am looking forward to it! Glad you could stop by…enjoy your weekend.
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If you love her books, you must read it! And you know, I don’t think death will suit me either. 😉 I’d love for you and your to check out THE UNINVITED CORPSE . . . https://www.facebook.com/elleryadamswritesmysteries/
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Thanks, Lisa, I have the same feelings about death! Enjoy your book.
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I like the idea of this book but neither the beginning or 56 really grabbed me. I hope you enjoy the story. This week I have a thriller – What You Want to See by Kristen Lepionka. Happy reading!
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Thanks for visiting, Kathy, and enjoy your pick.
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I added this book to my TBR list awhile ago and seeing these excerpts just reaffirms that decision. It looks like such a good book! I can’t wait to read it (once I get my hands on it).
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Thanks, Dorie, I’m looking forward to it. Enjoy!
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I’m so draw into the writing of this story. It sounds like one I would thoroughly enjoy! Happy weekend!
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Thanks, Freda, so glad you could stop by…and thanks for hosting.
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The beginning really drew me in. Hope you enjoy it! Have a great weekend! 🙂
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Thanks, Ashley, I’m excited about this book. Have a great weekend.
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Oooh…definitely intriguing! That beginning makes it all the more interesting. Have a great weekend, Laurel-Rain 🙂
Jo-Ann
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Thanks, Jo-Ann, I’m definitely looking forward to this one. Enjoy yours!
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Hope you are having fun with your new read. I liked I Let You Go but haven’t read this one.
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Yes, I liked the previous two books by the author, so I had to add this one to my shelves. Thanks for visiting, Nicki.
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This sounds so sad and I really like that opening. I hope it’s as good as it sounds. Happy Reading!
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I hope so, too, Margaret…looking forward to it! Happy reading.
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Wow! This sounds really interesting! Great opening!
Have a good weekend 🙂
Amy @ Amy’s Bookish Life
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Thanks, Amy, I think so, too. Enjoy your weekend!
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I’m seriously thinking of getting this one!!
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I love this author…so far. Thanks for stopping by, Greg, and enjoy!
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Wow, this one sounds like a really emotional read. Hope you enjoy your weekend
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Thanks, Alicia, I just started reading this one. Good so far!
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I really want to read this one or really anything by this author. I loved the teasers you shared and hope you’re loving the book.
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Thanks, Katherine, I really enjoyed the first two books by this author…and so far, loving this one.
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I love that beginning. Thanks for sharing!
Lauren @ Always Me
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So do I, Lauren; it took a while to figure out what was up with that alternate voice, and when I did, everything about the story changed. Thanks for visiting.
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I do hope you enjoy it!
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Thanks for visiting, Cleo, I did enjoy it.
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