Friday, July 28, 2017

Friday Linkups - Daring to Dream















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:
Do you read tie-in novels to movies or television series?  If so, which ones?

My Answer:
I don't but not on purpose.  I just haven't seen any that really caught my attention though the Veronica Mars books look pretty cute.  If I saw any tie-ins that appealed to me I'd definitely snap them up!

This week's book is Daring to Dream by Nora Roberts.  This is a reread for me and while it isn't the strongest Roberts book (or trilogy for that matter) it is a lot of fun.   Like most Nora Roberts trilogies the real star of the show is the friendship between the women involved.  In this book all three women grew up together despite being from very different circumstances and are still the best of friends.

 The Beginning:
When she was eighteen, Margo knew exactly what she wanted.  She had wanted the same at twelve.  Everything.

My Thoughts:
It's hard to like Margo based on this opening and really the beginning of the book but that definitely improved as the book went on!

The 56:
Absolutely.  I have to admit your mother was the best at it.  According to Mrs. Williamson, I was too impatient, and Kate worried too much about getting it just right, but your mom had a feel.  She was the champ jelly tart maker.

My Thoughts:
This is Margo talking to the daughter of one of her best friends.  I'm definitely like Kate in the pastry crimping world but now I want a jelly tart!

So what do you think?  Any books you know aren't the best but you still love reading?





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18 comments:

  1. Kathy MartinJuly 28, 2017 at 9:50 AM

    I agree that the relationships between the characters is a strong feature of Nora Roberts romances. This week I have an urban fantasy novel - Blood Gamble by Melissa F. Olson. Happy reading!

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  2. Amber @ The Literary PhoenixJuly 28, 2017 at 10:21 AM

    It's so great that you keep an open mind about tie-ins! I know a lot of bookworms snub them. :)

    Happy reading!

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  3. ElizabethJuly 28, 2017 at 10:30 AM

    I am not a big movie buff so my answer isn't that exciting. :)

    Thanks for sharing, and Happy Hopping!!

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Blog Hop Answer

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  4. Laurel-Rain SnowJuly 28, 2017 at 10:42 AM

    I enjoy NR books, although her romantic suspense are my first pick. But I like the sound of this one. Thanks for sharing. Here's mine: “EMMA IN THE NIGHT”

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  5. fredamansJuly 28, 2017 at 10:57 AM

    I like the beginning more than the 56... it pulled me into the story. Happy weekend!

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  6. UnknownJuly 28, 2017 at 12:47 PM

    I think I'm the only person on the planet who hasn't seen Veronica Mars but I do want to. I've already read the Nora Roberts trilogy. It is a pretty fun read!

    Happy Friday
    My Hop

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  7. YvonneJuly 28, 2017 at 5:23 PM

    It's been so long since I read a Nora Roberts' book, but this one has been on my list. It looks great.

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  8. Nicki J. Markus / Asta IdoneaJuly 28, 2017 at 5:29 PM

    I only read tie-ins when I loved the film/show and want to collect items relating to it.

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  9. La La in the LibraryJuly 28, 2017 at 5:58 PM

    I have not read any tie-ins, but I did see one of the two X-Files Chronicles books on Book Outlet and I am thinking about buying it. They are about Scully and Mulder as teenagers. :)

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  10. Carole's Random LifeJuly 28, 2017 at 6:17 PM

    I haven't read this Nora Roberts trilogy. It sounds entertaining. I don't really read tie-ins. At least, not that I remember :)

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  11. UnknownJuly 28, 2017 at 7:16 PM

    I need strong character interaction to usually enjoy a book. Especially in genres like this. Can't go wrong with her books.

    My Friday 56 from Refuge For Masterminds

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  12. GregJuly 28, 2017 at 7:59 PM

    I don't read too many tie-ins either, but if it was one that interested me I definitely would. I agree, the Veronica Mars do look good!

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  13. Mary (Bookfan)July 29, 2017 at 9:03 AM

    I've enjoyed the Hallmark productions of Debbie Macomber's novels. And I thought the film version of The Martian was pretty true to the novel. Other than those, I don't really seek out tie-ins.

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  14. TasJuly 29, 2017 at 1:34 PM

    I actually like the line from the beginning of the book, makes me curious about the character and her story. And on top of that, a strong friendship between the women, seems like a read I should consider!

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  15. UnknownJuly 29, 2017 at 9:10 PM

    I don't remember if I've read this one before (I read all of my mom's books), but I'd read it!

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  16. Dani @ Perspective of a WriterJuly 29, 2017 at 10:30 PM

    The Veronica Mars tie-ins do sound great! I totally forgot about them... and my mom is a total Nora a Roberts fan... I've read a couple and she's pretty good ❤️

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  17. Maria BeharJuly 31, 2017 at 10:59 AM

    So sorry for the late comment back, Katherine.... :( Well, here I am now!

    Several bloggers have mentioned the Veronica Mars books and series. Since I wasn't familiar with these, I looked them up on Wikipedia. OMG, the series premiered in 2004, and ended in 2007! Well, that tells you how much TV I watch....lol. It does look GREAT, from what I read! And I found out that Rob Thomas, the writer, initially wrote this as a YA novel, and the MC was originally a guy. Interesting, huh?

    Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my BBH post!! Have a GREAT week!! <3 :)

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  18. Lauren StoolfireAugust 2, 2017 at 11:12 PM

    I've actually just started in on Veronica Mars on dvd - I can't believe I've never watched it before... :)

    Lauren @ Always Me

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