First Line Friday’s (5/12/17) The Thorn Healer (Penned in Time #3)

It’s here!  Friday, is here!  After that exuberant greeting, it should come as no surprise that I am happy for Friday.  It has been a busy week and I am quite glad that the weekend is almost here. If you are looking for a wonderful book to pick up to read this weekend, I would recommend a favorite of mine and today’s feature.

Today I’m featuring (Da-da Da!): The Thorn Healer by Pepper Basham

May 1918

Wounded soldiers returned from war as heroes. Wounded nurses returned as old maids.

Now it’s your turn!

Grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line & then head over to see what First Lines these friends are sharing today:

 Fiction Aficionado // Reading is my SuperPower // Bibliophile Reviews //
Bookworm Mamma // Robin’s Nest // All the Book Blog Names are Taken //
Faithfully Bookish // Radiant Light // Encouraging Words from the Tea Queen //
With A Joyful Noise // Kathleen Denly // Singing Librarian //
A Baker’s Perspective // Lauraine’s Notes //

Join me in welcoming a new blogging friend:
Jane Reads

If you would like to host First Line Fridays on your blog, contact
Carrie at Reading is my SuperPower.

 

 

 

First Line Friday’s (5/5/17): Such A Hope

It’s FRIDAY  and I’m excited that I get to share a great line with you from a book I have recently read (see review). I have found this to be an fun and entertaining way to find new authors, books and bloggers.

Today I’m featuring: Such A Hope (Paths of Grace #1)  by Sondra Kraak

Seattle, Washington Territory
September 1871

Anna Warren breathed the crisp air that hinted of salt.

Now it’s your turn!

Grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line & then head over to see what First Lines these friends are sharing today:

 Fiction Aficionado // Reading is my SuperPower // Bibliophile Reviews //
Bookworm Mamma // Robin’s Nest // All the Book Blog Names are Taken //
Faithfully Bookish // Radiant Light // Encouraging Words from the Tea Queen //
With A Joyful Noise // Kathleen Denly // Singing Librarian //
A Baker’s Perspective // Lauraine’s Notes //

If you would like to host First Line Fridays on your blog, contact
Carrie at Reading is my SuperPower.

First Line Fridays (4/28/17): Within The Veil

Hurrah!  It’s Friday! Welcome to my new feature “First Line Fridays.”  I’m thrilled to be joining some fantastic blogging friends who have been doing this for awhile.

Grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line!

Today I am featuring Within the Veil by Brandy Vance 

Edinburgh, Scotland
August 1885

The glowing orange veins on the coal faded. The strong wave of the fire, the heat in the crumbling fireplace, had all but died.

Now it’s your turn!

Grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line & then head over to see what First Lines these friends are sharing today:

 Fiction Aficionado // Reading is my SuperPower // Bibliophile Reviews //
Bookworm Mamma // Robin’s Nest // All the Book Blog Names are Taken //
Faithfully Bookish // Radiant Light // Encouraging Words from the Tea Queen //
With A Joyful Noise // Kathleen Denly // Singing Librarian //
A Baker’s Perspective // Lauraine’s Notes //

If you would like to host First Line Fridays on your blog, contact
Carrie at Reading is my SuperPower.