Friday, September 2, 2022

Book Beginnings on Fridays/The Friday 56 - September 2nd




This is a fun meme to do hosted by Freda's Voice. If you'd like to join on the fun go to The Friday 56.

Rules:
*Grab a book, any book.
*Turn to page 56 or 56% in your eReader.
*Find any sentence that grabs you.
*Post it.
*Link it here.

It's that simple.





I'm also joining in Book Beginnings on Friday. It's hosted by Rose City Reader


This is the first in a new series and looks really good.





First Chapter

Like a lemming, I followed the other condemned passengers through the door of our gate, down a flight of stairs, through a long corridor, and outside.  A blast of artic air hit me full in the face, and I stalled.  You have got to be kidding.  Surely, we aren't going to be traveling during a snowstorm.

From 56% on my e-reader...

Eventually, the silence became too much, and I blurted out, "I'm so sorry for your injuries, but what on earth were you doing in the bakery?"


Synopsis from Goodreads...

In a brand-new culinary cozy series with a fresh edge and a delightful small-town setting, the acclaimed author introduces Maddy Montgomery, a social media expert who’s #StartingOver in small town Michigan after inheriting her great-aunt’s bakery…and a 200-pound English Mastiff named Baby.

When Maddy Montgomery’s groom is a no-show to their livestream wedding, it’s a disaster that no amount of filtering can fix. But a surprise inheritance offers a chance to regroup and rebrand—as long as Maddy is willing to live in her late, great Aunt Octavia’s house in New Bison, Michigan, for a year, running her bakery and caring for a 200-pound English Mastiff named Baby.
Maddy doesn’t bake, and her Louboutins aren’t made for walking giant dogs around Lake Michigan, but the locals are friendly and the scenery is beautiful. With help from her aunt’s loyal friends, aka The Baker Street Irregulars, Maddy feels ready to tackle any challenge, including Octavia’s award-winning cake recipes. That is, until New Bison’s mayor is fatally stabbed, and Maddy’s fingerprints are found on the knife . . .

Something strange is going on in New Bison. It seems Aunt Octavia had her suspicions too. But Maddy’s going to need a whole lot more than a trending hashtag to save her reputation—and her life.

What do you think?  What are you sharing today?



11 comments:

  1. I like the look of this one. The quotes are good too. Have a great weekend!

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  2. So, exactly what was the person doing in the bakery? That's a very good question.

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  3. Culinary cozy mystery is honestly such a vibe! Somehow I've never really picked up a cozy mystery but maybe this one will do it because that F56 had me laughing out loud! Have a lovely weekend :)
    Juli @ A Universe in Words

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  4. I love the sound of this book!

    Have a great weekend!

    Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
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    Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
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    https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2022/09/02/friday-56-if-it-looks-like-a-duck-by-frank-malley/

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  5. I love the look of this book! Going on my Goodreads list!

    Have a great weekend!

    Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
    My post:
    Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
    My post:
    https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2022/09/02/friday-56-if-it-looks-like-a-duck-by-frank-malley/

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  6. Ahh. A cozy with a fun title. Makes me want to flog onto a hammock with it. My book is The Grapes of Wrath

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  7. Sounds intriguing, I hope you enjoy it! Have a great weekend!

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  8. You got me with that dog-themed cover!! Happy weekend!

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  9. This sounds good and I love that her side kick is a dog! I love the cat cozies but dog cozies are my favorite!

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