This week's book is Death Is Like a Box of Chocolates by Kathy Aarons.
I actually just finished the book earlier this evening, and I enjoyed it. You can check back for my review on Tuesday.
But in the meantime, here's how it begins:
"I don't do cupcakes," I told Erica, who obviously hadn't been listening to me in the two years we'd been best friends.
And I just flipped to page 56 and found a wonderful quote to use for that:
For the second time in my life, and the second time in one day, I was surrounded by police officers.
Before I go, I do want to put in another plug for the page I run on Facebook - First Line Monday. It's much like what we do with Book Beginnings, only on Monday on Facebook. Any and all readers are welcome to join. I just ask that you don't flood the page (and yes, I stupidly set it up as a page when I opened it) with links to your blog. I don't even post my own blog posts on the page. It's just about sharing first lines once a week.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. I'm playing in an ultimate Frisbee tournament on Saturday (supposed to be 80 here in Southern California), and then I turn 40 on Sunday. And if you want to get me something, joining First Line Monday and sharing a line this week would be a wonderful gift.
The pg 56 snippet caught my attention. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA Husband For Danna. is my meme this week.
I knew that 56 would be great.
DeleteGood luck in the tournament and have a happy birthday.
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmentalFriday Memes
Thank you very much on both.
DeleteOh, I love it. What a great Friday 56.
ReplyDeleteThat sentence caught my eye and I didn't look any further. It's just perfect.
DeleteSounds like a fun mystery. Enjoy your birthday weekend and the beautiful weather. Think of us in Boston where the snow is piled up blocking windows in some places.
ReplyDeleteI certainly hope you get some warmer weather soon. We could definitely use more rain, but it's hard to complain about nice weather like this.
DeleteThe 56 is not a way anyone wants to spend their day! And thank you for plugging your First Line Monday. I just went over and Liked. Fun idea to have a page just for it! http://lisaksbookthoughts.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Like. I hope you are a regular contributor.
DeleteHahaha I love the sound of the Friday 56! I wonder why the police got involved when it all started with simple cupcake! You've made me want cupcakes now... ;) Enjoy your frisbee tournament and have a great birthday! Thanks for sharing :) I hope you have an amazing weekend!
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Juli @ Universe in Words
You know, that's a great question. What do cupcakes have to do with police this time? ;)
DeleteThanks! I see lots of ultimate in my weekend, which is usually the sign of a great weekend in my eyes.
This one has been on my TBR for awhile but now I definitely want to read it! Plus, how can you not do cupcakes? Cupcakes are tiny little cakes of heaven!
ReplyDeleteI'm not super big on cupcakes or cake. I much prefer pie personally. Or brownies.
DeleteThis sounds like a fun book, starting with the first line. I enjoy stories that feature good friends. The Page 56 excerpt made me wonder why in the world she has been surrounded by the police -- twice!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with First Line Monday. I'll mark it on my calendar and plan to participate.
My Friday post features WILLOW VALE.
It was definitely a fun read. I'm looking forward to the sequel.
DeleteHope to see you Monday.
That 56 has me wondering what is going on! Sounds like a good cozy!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
It really was a lot of fun with a couple of great quotes to use for this week's memes.
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