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.
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 new book: The Truth About Melody Browne, by Lisa Jewell.
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Friday 56: Splat. Like a broken egg. Seagull poo, grey and murky, all over the pavement, just inches from her black plimsolls.
Beginning: Melody Browne opened her eyes and saw the moon, a perfect white circle, like a bullet-hole shot through the sky. It was fully lit and beamed down upon her, as if she were the star of the show.
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Synopsis: When she was a child, Melody Browne’s house burned down, destroying all her family’s possessions and her memories. Ever since this tragic event, Melody Browne has had no recollection of her life before she was rescued from the flames.
Now in her early thirties, Melody is a single mother, living in the middle of London with her teenaged son. She hasn’t seen her parents since she left home at fifteen, but Melody has no desire to reconnect until one night, while attending a hypnotist show with a date, she faints. When she comes around, she is suddenly overwhelmed with fragmented memories of her life before that fateful fire.
Slowly, she begins the arduous process of piecing together the real story of her childhood. Her journey takes her up and down the countryside, to seaside towns to the back streets of London, where she meets strangers who seem to love her like their own. But the more answers she uncovers, the more questions she is left with, and Melody can’t help but wonder if she’ll ever know the whole truth about her past.
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Would you keep reading?
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Oh my gosh, that second excerpt! I had to laugh. She got really lucky. I am curious about this one too, Laurel-Rain, and hope you are enjoying it! Have a great weekend (I’m so glad it’s the weekend soon!).
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Thanks, Wendy, I had to laugh at that excerpt, too! I hope to enjoy it.
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I would definitely keep reading, I have enjoyed the author’s books in the past and The Truth About Melody Browne sounds like my cup of tea.
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Thanks, Cora, I am looking forward to it.
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Wow! I have to say, that author writes some GREAT description. The rest of the book sounds super interesting, too.
My Book Blogger Hop (along with my Book Beginnings on Fridays and Friday 56):
https://steppingstonesbookreviews.blogspot.com/2020/10/book-beginnings-on-fridaysfriday-56.html
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I have loved everything I’ve read from this author. Thanks for visiting, Jade.
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Lisa Jewell is an excellent storyteller!
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I agree, Catherine. I was stunned to see this book pop up on Amazon…I have heard nothing about it!
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I never read anything by this author, but this really sounds like a book I’d enjoy. I’ll have to add it to my list.
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Thanks, Yvonne, I have loved everything I’ve read by this author, and most of her books are touted months in advance. I hadn’t heard anything about this one, so I am doubly curious.
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I had to laugh at that 56 snippet. So descriptive! Thanks for sharing! Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
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Thanks, Ashley, me too!
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Oh I have seen this book? or some other book by this author around and I was so intrigued then and now as well by this book! I would definitely keep reading it! I have to give this author’s book a try someday!
Hope you’re enjoying reading it and have a great weekend!
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Thanks, I am eager to read it, Priyanka…
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Heard great things about this author but haven’t read anything yet. I hope to one day though! Happy weekend!
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Thanks, Freda, I love her books!
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I would definitely keep reading!
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Thanks, Allison, I am reading it now!
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Sounds interesting! 🙂
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Thanks, Stormi, I hope to love it.
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Oh my! Sounds like quite a curious mystery that she didn’t even realize was there before. I bet it’ll be an interesting read. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week 🙂
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Thanks, Becki, I am eager to dive into this one.
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I do love Lisa Jewell, and that 56 snippet grabs my attention. Happy reading!
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Her books always keep me engaged, Sammie.
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I enjoyed the excerpts but that blurb! This is definitely going on my TBR. Sounds like a good one!
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Thanks, Katherine, I am enjoying it!
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Great story! I also recently read a novel with a hypnotist. A fabulous mystery based on Edgar Allan Poe’s life and writings: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55501067-the-girl-behind-the-wall
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Thanks, Emma, your book sounds really great! Glad you could stop by.
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