With Thanksgiving behind us, it's time to start decorating the Christmas tree, wrapping presents, writing Christmas cards, and most importantly...reading Christmas books. :) Now I don't believe this is a Christmas book, but I just love the cover. It looks like Christmas to me...a lovely white Christmas. I love her outfit too--what a beautiful coat and fur muff. Sadly, I have never experienced a white Christmas, because it doesn't snow where I live, but have any of you ever had a snowy Christmas day? If so, I would love to hear about it, and I would love to see pictures! Let me know in the comments below.
Grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line!
Today I am going to post a line from:
At Your Request
by Jen Turano
Today I am going to post a line from:
At Your Request
by Jen Turano
And the first line is...
January 1883
New York City
"Miss Wilhelmina Radcliff was reluctantly coming to the unfortunate conclusion that there were absolutely no perks to be had when one obtained the unenviable title of wallflower."
Happy reading and happy Friday!
Let me know your first line in the comments & then head over to Hoarding Books to see who else is participating!
I've been wanting to read At Your Request, too.
ReplyDeleteI’m sharing the first line from Heather Gray’s An Informal Christmas on my blog today. The first line from the book I’m currently reading is “His footsteps echoing, Ryan Savage walked the first grader from the cafeteria toward the media center.” The Christmas Baby by Lisa Carter.
Happy Friday!
So happy to see Christmas books! Happy Thursday Ellie!
DeleteLove Jen Turano! She always makes me laugh.
ReplyDeleteToday I'm featuring Cowboy Christmas Guardian by Dana Mentink (because it's December and all).
The first line of the book I'm reading is: "Not Now. For the love of candy canes, not now." From I'll Be Home for Christmas Collection by Bonnie Calhoune, Jill Kemerer, Allie Pleiter, and Lenora Worth
Happy Friday!
I love this first line! Thank you for reminding me about this book too--just purchased it for my Kindle. :) Happy Thursday Suzie!
DeleteHow sad to be a wallflower!
ReplyDeleteI reviewed the anthology, A Grand Tour, a couple weeks ago, but it has such a great first line, it had to get included. This is from the first book, A Lord’s Chance
Southern coast of Spain, October 1852
The smell of deck tar warming under the Mediterranean sun made Miss Isabelle Strathmore smile beneath the brim of her second-best bonnet.
Excellent first line and great imagery--"beneath the brim of her second-best bonnet." Happy Thursday!
DeleteGreat first line! It's definitely wintry themed so I'd count it for Christmas! :)
ReplyDeleteI’m sharing about The Austen Escape on my blog today, but the closest book to me is Christmas at Carton by Tamera Alexander, so I’ll use that here.
November 13, 1863
Franklin, Tennessee
21 Miles South of Nashville
“Very nice stitching, Mrs. Prescott.”
Happy Friday!
Can't wait to read this book! I've got a few more books to read this month before I reach my Goodreads goal. :) Happy Thursday Rebecca!
DeleteLOVED Jen's book!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday!
My first line is from First Street Church Romances: Love’s Christmas Cheer by Alexa Verde:
“Hurting her co-chef wasn’t an option.”
This fist line reminds me of Friends--Monica being a chef and having to get along with her co-workers...lol. Happy Thursday Becky!
DeleteI need to Jen's books! Happy Friday, Heather!
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LONDON, ENGLAND
MAY 1817
I sat across the table from the man I most admired, feeling self-conscious. - The Secret of Pembrooke Park by Julie Klassen
I love stories set in England! And I have this book in my Audible library. :) Happy Thursday Caryl!
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ReplyDeleteExcellent choice for FLF. I love this series by Jen Turano!
Today, over on my blog, I am showcasing Cara Putman’s novel, Imperfect Justice. I am so excited to review this book. I have heard so many good things. On my site, I used the first lines from the prologue, so here I will share the first sentence from chapter 1.
“Emelie Wesley glanced at her watch and frowned.”
Another great first line and I didn't realize Turano's book was from a series. Thanks for letting me know! Happy Thursday Nicole!
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ReplyDeleteJanuary 1894
Denver, CO
The cheerful tinkle of a bell alerted Grace Mallory to the arrival of a guest.
- Heart on the Line by Karen Witemeyer
I love Jen Turano!
I still need to read this book! Is it best to read these books in order? Happy Thursday Beth!
DeleteFunny - I'm reading another in this series at the moment - Out of the Ordinary. Here's the (long) opening line:
ReplyDeleteSlipping through the crowd gathered on the upper deck of a most extravagant yacht, Miss Gertrude Cadwalader drew in a breath and adopted an air of what she hoped would be taken for nonchalance.
With a start like that, I'm expecting another winner!
Great minds think alike! Happy Thursday Iola!
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