Today I'm linking up with Coffee Addicted Writer for book blogger hop, Rose City Reader for Book Beginnings on Fridays and Freda's Voice for Friday 56.
The Question from the Blogger Hop is:
Do you like to read books with a theme such as Halloween, Christmas, etc.?
My Answer:
I'm neutral on the theme thing. I wouldn't necessarily grab a book because it has a theme but I wouldn't not get it because it's Christmas themed. My only concern is that sometimes themed books can travel into cutesy territory. While I do read a lot of cozies I'm not a huge fan of cutesy.
And now for this week's book!
The Beginning:
" "Who appointed you my guardian angel?" Lucy Sheridan asked. She was pissed - really, really pissed. But she was also thrilled."
Friday 56: (from page 56 of my hardback library copy)
"Mason folded a paper napkin with origami-style precision. "I don't think things are turning out the way Jillian hoped they would"
Lucy set the strainer filled with the washed baby bok choy on the counter next to the stove. "Meaning?"
So what do you think? Not the most intriguing of 56s I know. Have you read this one? Would you read this one?
I identify with your physics-defying book piles, having numerous ones of my own, lol. I've got a copy of River Road from the library and am hoping to get to it before it has to be returned.
ReplyDeleteMy Friday post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2014/07/friday-focus-friday-56-book-beginnings_25.html
I'm about 1/3 or the way in and so far I'm loving it. I hope you get a chance to read it!
DeleteI have enjoyed this author and it's time for me to read another...this one sounds like a good place to start. And I am tempted to go to the library again soon...in spite of MY stacks. Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “EVERYWHERE THAT MARY WENT”
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if I've ever read anything by her. If I did it's been years and years. So far this is really good! I'm enjoying it!
DeleteSame here, if it's too adorable I just get sick of the book. And I know that technically you're not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but I really do! Not quite sure whether this novel is my kind of book, but I can definitely relate to seeing a book and needing it despite having piles of other books to read! Thanks for sharing :) Hope you have a great weekend!
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Juli @ Universe in Words
I don't love adorablenes. I definitely judge a book by it's cover so no worries there! All books can't be for everyone! That's what makes reading fun.
DeleteI am familiar with the author and have enjoyed her books. Haven't read this one yet.
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This is my first book by her and if the rest is as good as the first 3rd it will not be my last!
DeleteI read River Road, which was my first by this author, surprisingly. Was a good read, enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThis is my first by her as well. Or if isn't it's the first I remember which is entirely possible. Glad you enjoyed it! So far it's proving to be a great read!
DeleteI enjoyed River Road, as well as other books by this author. She tells a good story.
ReplyDeleteHere's the link to my Friday post: REMIX.
This I think is my first book by this author but so far I'm really enjoying it. I will definitely have to read more of her books!
DeleteIt's been so long since I read anything by this author but I always enjoy her books. This sounds really good.
ReplyDeleteSo far I'm loving it. Good characters and not one I want to put down!
DeleteYeah...I don't like themed books either.
ReplyDeleteRiver Road looks good. Love the cover too.
Pissed and thrilled at the same time??? Sounds funny to me.
THANKS for sharing.
Happy Hopping!!
Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
My Blog Hop Answer
She's a teenager so that explains the mix of intense emotions! So far I'm really enjoying this one. I don't mind if the theme is well done but if it's super cutesy or unnecessary I doubt I'm finishing it!
DeleteThemed books are okay in small doses....after awhile they sometimes seem fomulaic.
ReplyDeleteRiver Road sounds like a good read!
I've been away from the meme for a while, but trying to get back in the swing of things. Here's my Friday Post.
Definitely! I don't mind if the theme helps promote the plot but that doesn't happen enough.
DeleteSo far I'm really enjoying River Road. I wish life would stop getting in the way so I could just sit down and finish it!
I love finding good books via recommendations from other bloggers. In fact, I am reading THE GOLEM AND THE JINNI because of someone's recommendation.
ReplyDeleteMe too! I'm always discovering great books I would've missed. Now if I only had time to read all the books I find!
DeleteWhy would they need a guardian angel in the first place, I wonder....
ReplyDeleteKind of vague 56 but it makes you wonder what she wanted and for what.
Happy weekend!
The speaker is a 16 year old girl so I'm betting she could use a real one!
DeleteLove the snippets, definitely a book I want to read :D
ReplyDeleteMy BB and 56 :)
So far I'm loving this one!
DeleteAagh, cutesy books. I hate when cozies go cutesy.
ReplyDeleteThis book is on my wishlist, I do enjoy Krentz. I wish I had a guardian angel. :D And when a book at the library calls your name, you must answer!
Me too and I think we both read enough cozies that that's definitely an issue for us! So far this one's really great. I"m hoping it keeps going this way.
DeleteLucy doesn't sound like she likes where this conversation is going. I have a feeling she has a lot of fire in her, Mason better watch out.
ReplyDeleteLucy's a pretty snarky character still smart. So far I really like her!
DeleteWhat a hooking introduction! Pissed & thrilled at the same time? Sounds like a bomb ready to explode ha ha! Have a wonderful weekend :)
ReplyDeleteShe's 16 in the first paragraph so yeah definitely a bomb ready to explode!
DeleteHi Katherine,
ReplyDeleteI am not fussy about reading books with a theme, if I like the sound of a book, that's good enough for me. Which is why, I too have far more review books than I can ever hope to get through. I hate letting authors down, although I will always promote each book I receive several times, as part of my weekly memes schedule ... it's just the final review which never seems to happen somehow!
I am liking the sound of 'River Road', another new author for my list! I try to find 'Teaser Tuesday' lines which are interesting enough to whet the readers appetite for a book, without giving too much of the storyline away, although as your own lines have to come from page 56, I can see why that might not always be possible, it's just one of those things! Mind you, your lines this week are quite descriptive and immersing!
Thanks for sharing and enjoy the rest of your weekend,
Yvonne.
So far I'm really enjoying this books! Normally if I don't find anything good on page 56 I cheat a bit but all the cold medicine was just not making it possible!
DeleteI'm the same way when it comes to holiday themed books. I don't seek them out generally (although I have once or twice), but I also don't mind reading them. I admit to reading out of season on occasion.
ReplyDeleteRiver Road sounds really good.
So far I'm loving River Road! I hope it keeps going at this pace.
DeleteI don't recall ever reading anything by Krentz. This one sounds intriguing though. Thanks for sharing and stopping by my blog!
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