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 my current read: Surfside Sisters, by Nancy Thayer.
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Book Beginning:
Two different kinds of people exist: Those who wade cautiously into the shallows and those who throw themselves headlong into the roaring surf.
At least, that was what Keely and Isabelle thought.
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Friday 56:
Keely sat up straight. She wiped her eyes and gave a quavering smile. “I guess I understand. Anyway, I don’t want to fight over any stupid male. Our friendship should mean more than that.”
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Synopsis:
Keely Green always dreamed of leaving the beautiful shores of Nantucket to become a writer. Now she’s a bestselling novelist living in New York City, attending glamorous cocktail parties and mingling with the literary elite. Keely is also dating a charming, perfectly fine pediatric surgeon who looks good on paper but isn’t “the one.” She just can’t bear to break it off—until he declares his desire to settle down. Then Keely’s editor rejects her latest novel. With her personal and professional lives suddenly in shambles, Keely longs for the soothing island way of life.
Growing up, Keely and her best friend, Isabelle, were inseparable. Nothing could come between them—except, as it turned out, Keely’s high school boyfriend, Tommy. Returning home would mean facing Isabelle’s bitter betrayal and seeing for herself the family Tommy and Isabelle have created, the life that might have been Keely’s.
But when Keely’s mother falls into a deep depression, Keely knows what she must do, even though she is reluctant to face her estranged friend. And encountering Isabelle’s older brother, Sebastian—Keely’s longtime crush—only complicates things.
In one incredible summer, Keely must confront the mistakes of the past if she has any chance of finding true happiness in the place she will always call home. Nancy Thayer shines yet again in this uplifting tale of forgiveness and self-discovery.
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I am enjoying this book! What do you think?
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I haven’t read anything by this author, but Surfside Sisters sounds like a great story. Enjoy your current read!
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Thanks, Breana, I enjoyed the change from my usual thrillers, and I have loved several books by this author.
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This does sound like a nice breather in between the crime and thrillers, and the author is completely new to me. If only one magical summer could fix everything, that would be great! Fingers crossed Keeley and Isabelle manage to fix their friendship along the way. Thanks for sharing and have a lovely weekend 🙂
Juli @ A Universe in Words
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Thanks, Juli, and I love this author’s books, so I know to grab one of hers when I need a break from intensity!
Enjoy your weekend.
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Sounds great for this season!
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Thanks, Lauren, and I’m glad I read it while it is still summer!
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Sounds like a great book! I love the cover.
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Thanks, Cindy, I had a good time with this book.
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Sounds like the makings of a great read! Happy weekend!
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Thanks, Freda, I really enjoyed it.
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I very much agree with Keely and Isabelle! I’m a wade in person myself. Love that summery cover!
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Thanks, Katherine, I’m glad I got around to reading this one before “summer” is officially over.
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