Friday Meets - 13 May
Meet me on Friday @ Friday 56 for a bit of Book Blogger Hop to kick-start the weekend with Book Beginnings.
Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice. For this date, you will need the following:
- Grab a book (Yes, any book. But it might get you to your other Friday activities a bit quicker if you just grab the book you are currently reading)
- Turn to page 56 or 56% on your e-reader
- Find a sentence or two (your other Friday activities might determine this)
- Post it!
- Remember to post your link on Freda's Voice and to visit the other guys in the linky.
- And don't forget to list the title of the book and the author as well.
I've re-read an old classic this week. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-expury. No particular reason - maybe I was just contemplating if somewhere, we do not know where, a sheep that we never saw has (yes or no) eaten a rose.
Page 56:
"....if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world..."
Before you run of for 'hey hey hey it's Friday'
Remember to join Rose City Reader for Book Beginnings. Share the first sentence or so of the book you are reading (or just take the one you grabbed for Friday 56) and share it. As well as your initial thoughts on the sentence and your first impressions of the book. Remember to also post your link to Rose City Reader and to share the others! If you use another book as the one used for Friday 56, remember to include the title and author.
I've started with a new book yesterday The Widow by Fiona Barton. I'm not really quite sure what is going on here yet. I know that Jean Taylor's husband, Glen, did something really terrible. Still don't know what the terrible deed was. Glen was hit by a bus (no really. No jokes here) and now he is dead. Sooooo Jean is The Widow - I guess.... Promise to keep you posted!
I can hear the sound of her crunching up the path. Heavy footed in high heels. She's almost at the door, hesitating and smoothing her hair out of her face. Nice outfit.
Today will be my first time joining the Book Blogger Hop hosted by Ramblings of a coffee addicted writer. Every week they will pop a question that you need to answer. Post your answer to your blog, enter your post to the linky provided, make yourself a cup of coffee and go visit the other blogs in the list.
Today's question: Is there a reason why you chose Blogger over WordPress or a different platform?
My answer: Do you remember your favorite teacher in primary school? You honestly thought that teacher knows everything and he/she can provide a solution to anything? That is how I feel about Google. Google is my favorite teacher. Google knows everything. Google can provide a solution to anything - even blogging. I don't want to go to a different class. I learn enough here. This is my happy space.
Wishing you all a lovely weekend!!
I remember this! I should read it again too:)
ReplyDeleteMy Friday 56 from Rebel Belle
Thanks for sharing Laura! I wanted to list Rebel Belle on Goodreads now and realized I have it on my TBR already.... Happy reading and keep us posted on the book.
DeleteI've found Blogger easier to navigate than Wordpress.
ReplyDeleteI've actually never been on WordPress, so won't know the difference. Also not very curious to find out. Enjoy your weekend Donna!
DeleteYou have me curious about what it did. Is that the reason he's dead?
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental Friday Memes
Hi Sherry, the synopsis of your book sounds very spooky... Hope you enjoy it!
DeleteI'm typing too quickly here Sherry - I don't know why Glen is dead yet (still only the how, but I do have my suspicions already).
DeleteThe 56 captured my interest...and your beginning...well, I read and LOVED The Widow. Enjoy! Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteInteresting Blogger Hop questions. I had Blogger at first, but now all of my sites are on Word Press. I just enjoy navigating them...most of the time. Sometimes they throw in a "fix" that complicates everything.
But Blogger has done a thing or two like that as well.
The Widow appears to be a quick read, so I hope to finish it tomorrow. So far it does keep my attention. I will have to check out WordPress - don't know anything about it! Wishing you a lovely weekend and thanks for all the support. It really helps a "newbie" to gain a bit of confidence. xoxo
DeleteHi Kathy! Thanks for visiting. I quickly had a look at The Crown's Game - it does seem quite appealing. Thanks for linking!
ReplyDeleteThe Little Prince is one I've wanted to read since I first heard of it. Looks delightful. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteIt's a quick read Freda, but lovely. Happy weekend to you too!
DeleteWelcome to the Book Blogger Hop.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your answer. I hope we see you every week.
Happy Hopping!!
Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
My Blog Hop Answer
Hi Elizabeth! I hope so too. Wishing you a happy week!
DeleteI love Google and Blogger as well and it is very smart and easy.
ReplyDeleteSportochick’s Musings Blog Hop Answer
I read The Little Prince a long time ago but don't remember it much...I do like the begining for The Widow...sounds interesting. Here's my Friday meme
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Maria! The Widow was very interesting. Worth the read!
DeleteI hope to read The Widow. It does sound good. I like the teaser you shared from The Little Prince. I never actually read that one, but I remember seeing a movie version. Not that it counts. :-)
ReplyDeleteI am most comfortable with Google too. I chose Blogger because that was my husband's platform.
It's a sweet little story and a quick read. The Widow is worth the read. I don't agree that it is the "new" Gone Girl or Girl on the train, but still a good read.
DeleteYou can't go wrong with a classic!
ReplyDeleteCheck out my Friday 56 (With Book Beginnings).