As the Tide Comes In by: Cindy Woodsmall and Erin Woodsmall About the Book July 2, 2005 The canvas painting on the wall called to Tara as she walked back into the kitchen, this time her arms filled with rock-climbing gear. I am very excited to read this book. I have enjoyed the few Cindy … Continue reading First-Line Friday #47
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First-Line Friday #46
Welcome to this week’s edition of #FirstLineFridays! This week, in honor of fathers everywhere, our theme is fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and/or mentors. Happy Father's Day to dads of all kinds! The Lovely Bones by: Alice Sebold About the Book My name was Salmon, like the fish; first name Susie. The Lovely Bones is one of … Continue reading First-Line Friday #46
First-Line Friday #45
This Wilderness Journey (Heart of the Mountains #2) by: Misty M. Beller About the Book November, 1852 Canadian Rocky Mountains I am the luckiest man alive. Here I stand at the edge of the world, nothing below me but rock and mountain and snow and a lake so clear it reflects the sky like green moss. It's … Continue reading First-Line Friday #45
First-Line Friday #44
Thief of Corinth by: Tessa Afshar About the Book Prologue "You asked me once how a woman like me could become a thief. How could I, having everything -- a father's love, a lavish home, an athlete's accolades -- turn to lawlessness and crime?" I adore Tessa Afshar's novels! She is one of the best … Continue reading First-Line Friday #44
First-Line Friday #43
Welcome to this week’s edition of #FirstLineFridays! This week, in honor of all the Graduations taking place, our theme is graduates, school, college/university, YA/NA/coming of age. To Kill a Mockingbird by: Harper Lee About the Book When he was nearly thirteen, my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow. To Kill a … Continue reading First-Line Friday #43
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Where the Fire Falls (Shadows of the Wilderness #2) by: Karen Barnett About the Book July 2, 1929 Sacramento, CA Olivia Rutherford applied lip rouge the same way she painted -- with bold, broad strokes. What an awesome first line! It makes me want to dive into the book immediately. I am SO excited to … Continue reading First-Line Friday #42
First-Line Friday #41
Welcome to this week's edition of #FirstLineFridays! This week, in honor of Mother's Day, our theme is mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and/or mentors. Little Women by: Louisa May Alcott About the Book Chapter 1: Playing Pilgrims "Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents," grumbled Jo, lying on the rug. "It's so dreadful to be poor!" sighed … Continue reading First-Line Friday #41
