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 your go-to drink and/or snack while reading?
My Answer:
I'm not a big snacker while reading mostly because I tend to get absorbed in my book and not realize that I'm eating until I've finished off the bag of chips or the cookies or whatever without even realizing it! I do love a nice cup of tea while reading though! I'm a big fan of green tea with just a hint of lemon.
The Beginning:
She isn't afraid. Being stabbed doesn't cause a stabbing pain. It had felt more like a punch, with an ache flowing through her body in waves, and then her legs had given way and she was on the floor, her knife rattling on the hard surface.
My Thoughts:
See what I mean by dark? This kind of a flashback so the tone is different from the rest of the book thankfully. I don't really like the present tense of the opening.
The 56:
"You were having a panic attack."
"Yes."
"And they've continued."
"Yes. Attack is the right word for it. I wake at night and I know it's coming. It's crouching and it's going to get me."
My Thoughts:
This is a conversation between Frieda and one of her patients. The description of the panic attack is so vivid I can almost picture something crouching in the corner.
So what do you think? Keep reading? What are your favorite reading snacks?
I would definitely keep reading, with an opening like that. :) And I don't snack much while eating either, although I do like tea or a soft drink occasionally (or coffee rarely if I'm half asleep) lol.
ReplyDeleteThat is so true about eating mindlessly. If I do eat, I have hot tea or chips.
ReplyDeleteI see you are reading DARK SATURDAY. I was to get it sent to me, but never got it. Oh well.
ENJOY your books and weekend.
Happy Hopping!!
Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
My Blog Hop Answer
I don't know the author either. The book does sound like something I'd enjoy. My go-to is Diet Pepsi. I always have one at hand when reading. This week I have an urban fantasy - Midnight Curse by Melissa F. Olson. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteHappy reading! This series is on my TBR list. I have the first book and will get to it one of these days!
ReplyDeleteI would keep reading. I like dark and scary and that beginning definitely makes me want to read it too. I love to get hooked early.
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental Friday Memes
My go to drink while reading is water... That's a little bit sad isn't it?
ReplyDeleteMine is tea. 🙂
ReplyDeleteI've read Nicci French, just not this one. Dark it is!
ReplyDeleteI loved this one, too, and have read every book in the series so far. This week—I'm so excited!—I got my copy of the seventh one, Sunday Morning Coming Down. It is a print version, just like all the others I have in the series, since e-books haven't been available. But I love seeing the books lined up on my shelf.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, and here's mine: “AFTER ANNA”
I have always meant to read something by Nikki French. Her mysteries sound so intense and these quotes only cements that.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this author before, but the book seems like it could be good. Enjoy your current read!
ReplyDeleteCoffee is my number one go-to drink. When I'm snacking I am exactly the same, I don't even realise how much I've consumed!
ReplyDeleteDid she stab herself? I wonder since it said "her knife." How odd. My Friday Quotes
ReplyDeleteKeep reading. These kinds of books are awesome.
ReplyDeleteOooh! I love Green Tea with my reading too!
ReplyDeleteHere’s my Book Blogger Hop!
Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog
I don't like books like this in general, but gosh, this sounds good! I do like psychotherapy books though.
ReplyDeleteI am a big reading snacker, but then I won't eat a meal afterwards because I am too full, ha ha. That is why I have been trying to snack on healthier foods. :)
I'd think I'd keep going on this one - very good!
ReplyDeleteI've read a few Nikki French books and did start the first couple in this series. However, it's not one of my usual genres so I didn't continue. Hope you enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteI can definitely relate to the green tea as a reading beverage, although I don't really drink while reading all that often. When I do, though, I like my green tea sweetened with honey, and with a bit of Half and Half. Very relaxing!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of Nina French, but the fact that this book is creepy is enough for me not to want to investigate further. Lol. Hope you continue to enjoy it, though!! :)
Thanks for dropping by and commenting on my BBH post!! Enjoy your weekend!! <3 :)
Green tea is sometime I try so hard to get myself to like. lol I do love black tea, though :)
ReplyDeleteYou had me at the title and author. Then you mentioned it was darker. I always like that:)
ReplyDeleteMy Friday 56 from A School For Unusual Girls
You have piqued my interest!! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteI don't usually eat while reading either except for when I can't put a book down and it is time for a meal. I don't do that when my family is around but I have been known to read while I eat my lunch at work. The book sounds great which is good since I have it on my shelf to read!
ReplyDeleteI'm exactly the opposite when it comes to reading. I forget anything is there! I like the description about panic attacks - it is very accurate!
ReplyDeleteYes I am also not a snacker while reading too. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog hop. Have a great Sunday.
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