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Friday, May 30, 2014

May 30th's Book Beginnings and Friday 56

It's Friday, so it's time for Book Beginnings and Friday 56.

I actually finished this book on Wednesday, and would you believe I got no reading in on Thursday?  Yikes!  So that means I will be using Cover of Snow by Jenny Milchman for my book this week.



And yes, the cover is perfect for the book.

It begins with:

My husband wasn't in bed with me when I woke up that January morning.

Moving to page 56:

The police station was housed in a squat building high up on Roister Road.  Its best feature was a view of Lake Nancy, now a silver mirror.  Its worst was a sheath of vinyl siding, which I used to ask Vern if he would let me take down.

And if you are interested in reading more, you can check out my review.

Happy Friday!
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18 comments:

  1. Katherine PMay 30, 2014 at 6:22 AM

    Sounds interesting and I love the bleakness of the writing. This would be a great winter book for me so I can pretend we get snow!

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    1. Mark BakerMay 30, 2014 at 9:48 AM

      Yes, you'll certainly feel the snow. Personally, even reading about it was a bit too much for me. I like my warmth.

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  2. AnonymousMay 30, 2014 at 6:53 AM

    I feel like this is a good murder mystery, but I'm probably wrong. I like the beginning.

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    1. Mark BakerMay 30, 2014 at 9:49 AM

      It's not a murder mystery in the traditional sense, but there are murders and it is a great mystery. I'd say you were right.

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  3. AnonymousMay 30, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    I've never lived anywhere where it snowed during the winter, so whenever I read about it, it always sounds magical.
    MyFriday56

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    1. Mark BakerMay 30, 2014 at 9:50 AM

      This book might poke some holes in that for you. Personally, I'm glad I've never had to deal with snow.

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  4. gautami tripathyMay 30, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    Wonderful beginning and great 56!! I love the cover too. Happy reading!

    Here is my Friday 56 post!!

    AND

    Here is my Book Beginning post!!

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  5. fredamansMay 30, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    Sounds promising!!

    Happy weekend!

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  6. Joy Weese Moll (@joyweesemoll)May 30, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    Intriguing. The two snippets and the cover make this seem a bleak midwinter sort of story.

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    1. Mark BakerMay 30, 2014 at 4:03 PM

      The cover captures the tone of the book perfectly, too. That's exactly what you get.

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  7. Gilion at Rose City ReaderMay 30, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    Just those two teasers make me want to read this. And grab a sweater.

    Thanks for sharing the beginning on BBOF!

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  8. LindsayMay 31, 2014 at 4:51 AM

    This sounds really good, I'd fancy reading more of this one! Thanks for sharing it.

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    1. Mark BakerMay 31, 2014 at 8:52 AM

      You are welcome. If you do read, I hope you enjoy.

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  9. AnonymousJune 1, 2014 at 4:40 AM

    Let's see if I can comment…
    Very suspenseful, I love it! I see that you indeed loved it too, lovely review :)

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