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: Someone Knows, by Lisa Scottoline, a riveting novel about how a single decision can undo a family, how our past can derail our present, and how not guilty doesn’t always mean innocent.
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Beginning: (Prologue)
Nobody tells you that you’ll do things when you’re young that are so stupid, so unbelievably stupid, so horrifically stupid that years later you won’t be able to believe it. You’ll be on your laptop, or reading a book, or pumping gas, and you’ll find yourself shaking your head because you’ll be thinking no, no, no, I did not do that, I was not a part of that, that could not have happened.
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Friday 56: He picked up the pace. He didn’t know if he was walking away from something or toward something else, but he kept going. He thought of the bottle he had hidden near the recycling, but he didn’t want to sneak a drink tonight.
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Synopsis: Allie Garvey is heading home to the funeral of a childhood friend. Allie is not only grief-stricken, she’s full of dread. Because going home means seeing the other two people with whom she shares an unbearable secret.
Twenty years earlier, a horrific incident shattered the lives of five teenagers, including Allie. Drinking and partying in the woods, they played a dangerous prank that went tragically wrong, turning deadly. The teenagers kept what happened a secret, believing that getting caught would be the worst thing that could happen. But time has taught Allie otherwise. Not getting caught was far worse.
Allie has been haunted for two decades by what she and the others did, and by the fact that she never told a soul. The dark secret has eaten away at her, distancing her from everyone she loves, including her husband. Because she wasn’t punished by the law, Allie has punished herself, and it’s a life sentence.
Now, Allie stands on the precipice of losing everything. She’s ready for a reckoning, determined to learn how the prank went so horribly wrong. She digs to unearth the truth, but reaches a shocking conclusion that she never saw coming–and neither will the reader.
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I love this author’s books, so I always believe I’m in for a treat when I grab one. What do you think?
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Reading the excerpts make me think back to things I did when I was younger that embarrass me to think about now.
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Thanks, Catherine, I love when a book takes me back to moments in my own life.
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What a wonderful and true opening for your book. Have fun reading. My review and quotes for SHOUT
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Thanks, Anne, I’m excited about this book.
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Someone Knows looks interesting. I hope you enjoy it.
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Thanks, Breana, I always love this author’s books, and this one sounds especially tempting. Enjoy yours.
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I liked the beginning as it made me smile. I actually always do it: shake my head and say no,no,no I was so stupid)))
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Thanks, Julie, I do a lot of self-talk when I’m frustrated. Enjoy your pick.
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Sounds intriguing. This week I am featuring The Curse of the Silver Pharaoh by Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy, enjoy your pick.
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Oh i like that – walking away or towards – like out of the frying pan into the fire… Fab choice I really must read this!
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Thanks, Sassy, I just got this book, and I should probably read more of the slightly older ones first…but I won’t be able to stop myself from diving in. Enjoy yours.
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Oooooo……sounds so good. Love her books.
Thanks for sharing, and enjoy!!
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Thanks, Elizabeth, Scottoline is a must-read author for me. Enjoy your pick for today.
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I was a boring youth. I didn’t “do” things I regret, but I did say some things that I regret. I’d love for you and your readers to check out my BB and 56 https://lisaksbookthoughts.blogspot.com/2019/04/its-cozy-food-friday-that-means-its_12.html
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Thanks, Lisa, enjoy your book, and thanks for sharing.
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Sadly, like many, I can relate to that beginning. I was such a moron in my teens.Glad I grew up but get moments where I shake my head at my past behavior. Sounds like a great read!! Happy weekend!
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Thanks, Freda, I think many of us can relate!
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Oh, Lisa was signing at a bookstore not too far away last night and I missed it. Now I really wish I had gone. I agree she’s a fantastic author. Enjoy!
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Thanks, Roberta, I would love to meet her!
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Great excerpts. I haven’t read anything by this author before, but this one sounds really intriguing. Hope you have a great weekend! 🙂
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Thanks, Ashley, enjoy your weekend, too!
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I love the cover and the summary sound really intriguing!
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Thanks, Louise, I love them, too.
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Hope you’ll enjoy this one as much as the author’s other works!
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Thanks, Nicki, I have good feelings about this one. Enjoy your pick.
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I’ve enjoyed books by this author and this looks like another great one.
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Thanks, Yvonne, I’m excited about this one.
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Maybe this one should be called I Know What You Did Twenty Summers Ago. Hope you enjoy!
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Thanks, Alicia, I like that title! Enjoy your reading.
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This author is massively popular at my library. One of these days I’ll have to try her work! 🙂
Lauren @ Always Me
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Thanks, Lauren, I love everything she writes.
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Oh sounds good! I’ve been meaning to try Lisa Scottoline for ages and I really like the sound of this and the excerpts were great.
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Thanks, Katherine, I am a big fan of Scottoline; I hope you enjoy her work.
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