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Friday, July 31, 2020

First Line Fridays: July 31st


This weekly meme is hosted by Hoarding Books.  Here's a book I listened to a few weeks ago and highly enjoyed: 


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First Line: "Emoni's 'When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemon Verbena Templeque' Recipe

Serves: Your heart when you are missing someone you love."


With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo


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Thoughts? Did it grab your attention? Let me know below. 

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12 comments:

  1. Paula ShreckhiseJuly 31, 2020 at 8:51 AM

    My first line is from Acceptable Risk by Lynette Eason

    Chapter 2
    September. Helmed Province, Afghanistan

    Sarah Denning sat on the dirt floor of the Afghani prison cell and shivered in the hinety-degree heat, fighting the fear that had been her constant companion since the Taliban had attacked the school yesterday.

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    1. VonnieJuly 31, 2020 at 10:59 AM

      Oh, this book sounds like its up my alley. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. DonnaJuly 31, 2020 at 9:15 AM

    That certainly grabbed my attention! I need to know more! Have a wonderful weekend!

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    1. VonnieJuly 31, 2020 at 10:59 AM

      The story is interwoven with recipes. It is lots of fun!

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  3. Nicole SantanaJuly 31, 2020 at 10:02 AM

    I'm currently reading The London Restoration by Rachel McMillan. I'm just beginning chapter 10, so I'll share from there:
    "The only other time Diana had been at Brent's flat -her flat- in Clerkenwell alone was when she was packing her suitcase to leave for Buckinghamshire."
    I hope you have a great weekend! 😀❤📚

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  4. Musings of a Sassy Bookish MamaJuly 31, 2020 at 11:42 AM

    Happy Friday!

    Over on my blog I am sharing the first line from Chautona Havigs' Dual Power of Convenience.
    "This isn't what I had in mind when I decided to open an mobile bookstore!"

    https://www.musingsofasassybookishmama.com/2020/07/first-line-fridays-dual-power-of.html

    Have a lovely weekend!

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    1. VonnieJuly 31, 2020 at 2:35 PM

      Ooh! A mobile bookstore! Sounds like fun!
      Thanks for stopping by. :)

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  5. Sarah @ All The Book Blog Names Are TakenJuly 31, 2020 at 5:21 PM

    I've been waiting for aaaaaaaages for this one from the library!!

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    1. VonnieAugust 3, 2020 at 8:51 AM

      I hope you get it soon!

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    2. Sarah @ All The Book Blog Names Are TakenAugust 5, 2020 at 8:53 PM

      Thank you! I am currently down to being the #4 hold on six copies so I should be getting one soon. I requested it on June 23rd, if that gives you any indication of how long I have been waiting, and how low on the list I was!

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    3. VonnieAugust 6, 2020 at 10:43 AM

      Yeah, I waited almost 2 months to get a copy. It was actually estimating 12 weeks but I guess people cancelled their holds or read the book faster.

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