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Thursday, June 9, 2016

Friday Quotes, June 9th.

Book Beginnings on Friday is hosted by Rose City Reader. Share the opening quote from the book.
The Friday 56 is hosted at Freda's Voice.  Find a quote from page 56.

Check out the links for the rules and for the posts of the participants each week. Participants don't select their favorite, coolest, or most intellectual books, they just use the one they are currently reading. This is the book I'm reading right now---


Title: The Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge

 Book Beginning:
The boat moved with a nauseous, relentless rhythm, like someone chewing on a rotten tooth.
Friday 56:
Natural scientists liked to argue and debate. Back at the rectory Faith had grown used to her father's guests smiling, bantering, and my-dear-fellow-ing over their tea, while racing their rival theories like prize ponies.
Comment: This is the only YA book published so far this year to garner a starred review from every publication which has reviewed it, seven at my counting. I am not far enough into the plot to comment on it but I can say I have noticed what a tremendous writer Hardinge is. This book won the 2015 Costa Award in the U.K.

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  1. Lisa MandinaJune 9, 2016 at 8:06 PM

    I have needed to read a book by this author. I think I might be able to get this one from Edelweiss or Netgalley, but need to get around to it. I haven't done one of these Friday memes in a while. I need to get back to them. Both of your quotes make me want to read more!

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  2. Laurel-Rain SnowJune 9, 2016 at 9:46 PM

    Great cover and excerpts! I definitely want to know more now. Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.

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  3. UnknownJune 9, 2016 at 10:24 PM

    That cover is stunning...wow. I've never heard of this author before though, I'll need to look her up
    Here's mine

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  4. Breana M.June 9, 2016 at 11:22 PM

    I really love the cover. I haven't heard much about this one, but the beginning and the 56 are interesting.

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    1. Anne@HeadFullofBooksJune 10, 2016 at 12:08 PM

      I keep trying to figure out how a rotten tooth is nauseating.

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  5. UnknownJune 10, 2016 at 5:53 AM

    I love this writing. And that cover art is amazing. Must check the book out now.

    My Friday 56 from Checkered Crime

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  6. Dual ReadsJune 10, 2016 at 6:09 AM

    I have been wanting to read this book! That cover is great and the quotes are intriguing.
    http://dualreads.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/friday-reads-10th-june-2016.html

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    1. Anne@HeadFullofBooksJune 10, 2016 at 12:10 PM

      I would definitely look for it. I think the UK cover is different.

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  7. Stacey MinterJune 10, 2016 at 7:18 AM

    This book looks great going on my list. Thanks for sharing hope you enjoy it. Happy Friday.

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  8. Katherine PJune 10, 2016 at 7:27 AM

    I love this cover and I'm intrigued by the accolades. I'll have to look for this one.

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  9. Kathy MartinJune 10, 2016 at 7:38 AM

    This sounds good. I haven't heard of it before. My YA this week is The Haunting of Falcon House by Eugene Yelchin. Happy reading!

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  10. fredamansJune 10, 2016 at 10:13 AM

    I didn't really get much from the snippets, but the cover alone pulled me in. Happy weekend!

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    1. Anne@HeadFullofBooksJune 10, 2016 at 12:11 PM

      Me neither, but I was following the rules. Unfortunately the page 56 doesn't always have a stunning quote.

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  11. Alicia @ A Kernel of NonsenseJune 10, 2016 at 11:27 AM

    I wasn't quite taken with this one, but I do think the writer is really talented. Happy Friday!

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    1. Anne@HeadFullofBooksJune 10, 2016 at 12:56 PM

      I am hoping it will pick up. With the end of school at hand I am only reading a few pages a day before I clunk over each night.

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  12. Yvonne @ Fiction Books ReviewsJune 10, 2016 at 1:27 PM

    Hi Anne,

    Those opening lines on their own, probably woudn't sway me into reading the book, as, if nothing else, I don't like the water and boat travel.

    However, factor in the full synopsis, your second excerpt and that great cover art and I'm hooked!

    I'm not sure that I would enjoy everything that Frances has written, but I did check out 'Cuckoo Song', another of her books and that's another definite for me.

    Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend :)

    Yvonne

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    1. Anne@HeadFullofBooksJune 10, 2016 at 2:59 PM

      I ended up really liking Cuckoo's Song. It was creepy but not over the top horror.

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  13. UnknownJune 10, 2016 at 7:03 PM

    This sounds intriguing. I have to check it out. Happy Reading!

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  14. MariaJune 10, 2016 at 7:15 PM

    This sounds interesting -I think both teasers are good - has a different cover in the US - adding it to my list to check out. Here's my Friday meme

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  15. guiltlessreaderJune 10, 2016 at 7:43 PM

    Both interesting snippets. I'd definitely keep going! Hope you're enjoying this read.

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  16. AnonymousJune 10, 2016 at 8:15 PM

    Sounds great!

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  17. Lauren StoolfireJune 12, 2016 at 8:53 AM

    I've heard about this but I know almost nothing about it. The snippets sound good though.

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