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Friday, March 27, 2015

March 27th's Book Beginnings and Friday 56

It's Friday, it's payday, and tomorrow is the part of my beach ultimate Frisbee league.  What could be better than that?  Nothing, as far as I am concerned.  Well, maybe participating in this week's Book Beginnings and Friday 56.

This week's book is The Icing on the Corpse by Liz Mugavero, which I was fortunate enough to finish today thanks to an ARC.  My review (and a giveaway) should be up on Tuesday, aka release day.




And it starts like this:

Groundhogs invaded the basement of the Frog Ledge Unitarian Universalist Church.  They came in all shapes and sizes, at least sixty of them - tall, short, fat, skinny, fluffy tails, flat tails.

I must admit, page 56 doesn't have anything super fun or exciting on it, but there is this quote:

Stan hopped in the passenger seat of Amara's little Prius.  "Can you believe how yesterday turned out?" she asked.
"So sad."  Amara backed out of the driveway and turned the car toward Main Street.  "She was a nice lady.  A little abrupt, but she was old enough that she was entitled, you know?"

There you have it.  Hope you have a fantastic weekend.
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20 comments:

  1. SherryGLoagMarch 27, 2015 at 2:36 AM

    Two completely different types of snippet, both informative in their own way. Thanks for sharing.

    Here's my meme for this week - Here is the link for this week@s meme, Best Friends…Forever? (Landry’s True Colors Series).

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  2. UnknownMarch 27, 2015 at 5:47 AM

    The Beginning, and the cover, makes it seem that there will be humor. My book this week features dogs, too! Here's the post http://ebogie.blogspot.com

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    1. Mark BakerMarch 30, 2015 at 11:37 PM

      There is a touch of humor at times, but this isn't one of the funnier series I read.

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  3. sherry fundinMarch 27, 2015 at 6:02 AM

    Couldn't help but laugh over the title and beginning. Sounds like a fun read, enjoy.

    sherry @ fundinmentalFriday Memes

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    1. Mark BakerMarch 30, 2015 at 11:37 PM

      It was good, although not quite as funny as some I feature.

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  4. Lisa Ks Book Reviews March 27, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    I love that series and really enjoyed THE ICING ON THE CORPSE. Please check out mine... http://lisaksbookthoughts.blogspot.com/

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    1. Mark BakerMarch 30, 2015 at 11:38 PM

      It was a fun book, wasn't it? My review will be up in a couple of hours.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 27, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    Entitlement comes with age? Had no idea. lol.

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    1. Mark BakerMarch 30, 2015 at 11:38 PM

      I know, right? I wonder what I'm entitled to do at my age.

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  6. Sandra NachlingerMarch 27, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    What an unusual opening! Since this is a cozy murder mystery, I'm wondering if the groundhogs unearthed a body. I'd keep reading to find out more. I also like: "...she was old enough that she was entitled..." Sounds like there's some humor in this story too.
    My Friday post features GRACIANNA.

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    1. Mark BakerMarch 30, 2015 at 11:39 PM

      You are much more creative than I am. I never considered that. I guessed what was really happening, but I think a cozy with your beginning would be a lot of fun as well.

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  7. StormiMarch 27, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    I love cozies and this one looks fun!

    Stormi
    Friday Memes

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  8. fredamansMarch 27, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    You had me with all the dogs on the cover!
    Happy weekend!

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  9. CraftyOtakuReaderMarch 27, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    I don't read mysteries, but I liked the quotes you shared.
    My F56: http://onceuntold.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-friday-56-dead-of-winter.html
    New follower.

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  10. UnknownMarch 28, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    I love cozies with their quirky titles and lively covers. I must read this author!

    My 56 - http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/03/27/the-friday-56-55-retaliation-by-imogen-rose/

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    1. Mark BakerMarch 30, 2015 at 11:41 PM

      If you haven't started this series yet, you are in for a treat.

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