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Friday, September 11, 2015

Friday Linkups: Whiskey Beach














It's Friday linkup time!  I'm linking up with the Book Blogger Hop hosted by Coffee Addicted Writer, Book Beginnings of Fridays hosted by Rose City Reader, and the Friday 56 hosted by Freda's Voice.

This Week's Book Blogger Hop Question:
What is most rewarding about being a book blogger?

My Answer: 
This one is easy!  The most rewarding thing about book blogging is finding other people to really talk books with!


This week's book comes off the bottom of one of my piles of books.  I'm trying to read a bit more off my TBR shelf and this stand alone from Nora Roberts caught my eye.  Whiskey Beach came out a little while ago and while I've had it a few years for some reason I never read it.

The Beginning:
Through the chilly curtain of sleet, in the intermittent was of the great light on the jutting cliff to the south, the massive silhouette of Bluff House loomed over Whiskey Beach.

My Thoughts:
Talk about ominous!  And cold.  Really cold.  This makes me want to curl up with a blanket and a cup of tea.

The 56:
With the muscles in his shoulders twisting into fists, he opened the email.
My Thoughts:
So I haven't really started on this one yet so I don't know what's going on but I'm guessing whoever the email is from is someone he really doesn't want to hear from.  A parent maybe?  Or an ex?  I'm looking forward to finding out!


So what do you think?  Keep reading?



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22 comments:

  1. KaySeptember 11, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    Meeting other people is definitely the best thing about blogging! And this is a Nora Roberts book that I haven't read yet. 'Curtains of sleet' and shoulder muscles 'twisted into fists' - wow. Cold and uncomfortable. :-)

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  2. Lauren StoolfireSeptember 11, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    I've never read anything by Nora Roberts. I get the impression I may like JD a little more.

    Check out my Friday 56 (With Book Beginnings).

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  3. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)September 11, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    It is wonderful being able to connect to other book lovers. In real life few of my friends are readers (or at least readers of the same sorts of books) so definitely love having the blog :D

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  4. UnknownSeptember 11, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    I read this when it first came out. She's always reliable. Hope you like it.

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  5. AlysiaSeptember 11, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    I agree. Talking books is so natural to us and having blogger talks too.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    So true, Katherine! Sometimes I get tired of writing reviews, or don't have the time I want to commit to reading, but my connection to the other bloggers is what keeps me going, and 'm thankful for that!

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  7. ElizabethSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    That is my answer too...love interacting with other bloggers. Book Bloggers are the BEST.

    Happy Hopping!!

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Blog Hop Answer

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  8. Laurel-Rain SnowSeptember 11, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    I had this one a while before reading it, too, mainly because it wasn't a review book or ARC. I loved it, though. Hope you are enjoying it. Here's mine: “ALL THE SUMMER GIRLS”

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  9. JoAnnSeptember 11, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    Yes... the bookish conversation is definitely the best part of blogging.
    I don't think I've ever read Nora Roberts!

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    I find it easier to communicate online than in person. Having an outlet to talk about books is rewarding

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  11. StefanieSeptember 11, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    I haven't read this yet but she writes about interesting occupations. I like her single books more than her trilogies.

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  12. Amy @ A Novel StartSeptember 11, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    Sounds like a great book! I love the BB, it's quite descriptive and makes you want to know more about Whiskey Beach.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Amy x
    P.S. I LOVE Nora Roberts :P I haven't read this one so you've got me intrigued.

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  13. StormiSeptember 11, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    Meeting people who love to read is great fun! I have seen this book around but not ever picked it up so I hope you do read it and review it as I would love to know if it's any good. :)

    Stormi
    Friday Memes

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  14. SherrieSeptember 11, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    Hi,
    Sounds very intriguing. Have a great day!

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  15. Kathy MartinSeptember 11, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    I enjoyed Whiskey Beach. Of course, Nora Roberts is a must-buy author for me. I'm spotlighting Screwball by Linda Morris this week. Happy reading!

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  16. YvonneSeptember 11, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    I read this one but I can't remember much about it.

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  17. UnknownSeptember 11, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    I love her books and movies! I have this on my shelf. If only I had time to read all of those books staring at me. Retirement can't come soon enough. LOL

    My 56 - http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/09/11/the-friday-56-77-stillwater-a-jack-mcbride-mystery/

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  18. BrittanyLSeptember 12, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Agreed! Meeting other bloggers and fellow book nerds is the best part of blogging. Making friends for the win!
    Happy reading!
    Brittany @ This is the Story of My(Reading) Life

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  19. Anne@HeadFullofBooksSeptember 12, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    Those quotes are enticing enough to send me over to look into Nora Roberts. My day didn't unfold the way I thought it would yesterday. It ended in the emergency room for dogs. Sigh. My Friday Quotes

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  20. BeaSeptember 12, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    That is an ominous start. And I agree with you about the best part of blogging. :

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  21. fredamansSeptember 13, 2015 at 7:48 PM

    Both are great snippets. Nora Roberts is a talented writer!
    Hope you had a great weekend!

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  22. Literary FelineSeptember 16, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    I'm actually reading a hardback right now. It shouldn't sound crazy, but it does somehow. It's so big and heavy. LOL

    The opening of your book makes me long for cooler weather. It's actually been nice the last couple of days, but it's supposed to get back into the high nineties this weekend.

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