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  • First Lines Friday: Uncover Your Next Read

    First Lines Friday: Uncover Your Next Read

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    First Lines Fridays, hosted by Wandering Words, invites readers to discover books by their opening lines. Ashley shares her current historical read, “Six Weeks by the Sea” by Paula Byrne, a novel exploring Jane Austen’s life, love, and a summer seaside holiday. The post encourages readers to engage with literature.

  • First Lines Friday: Uncover Your Next Read

    First Lines Friday: Uncover Your Next Read

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    Ashley B.
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    First Lines Fridays invites you to experience the magic of books through their captivating opening lines. Host Ashley reflects on the world’s chaos while embracing classic storytelling in “The Rushworth Family Plot” by Claudia Gray, where amateur sleuths navigate love, misunderstandings, and a murder mystery amid high society. Happy reading!

  • First Lines Fridays: Uncover Books by Their Beginnings

    First Lines Fridays: Uncover Books by Their Beginnings

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    Ashley B.
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    First Lines Fridays invites book lovers to delve into the captivating allure of opening lines, encouraging readers to assess books anew. Amidst the rush of life, the latest entry reveals a glimpse into “Roaring Hearts,” where Arabella Van Courteney grapples with love and choices amidst the glittering chaos of 1925 Chicago.

  • Dive into History with This Week’s First Lines

    Dive into History with This Week’s First Lines

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    Ashley B.
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    First Lines Fridays, hosted by Wandering Words, invites readers to assess books by their opening lines. This week’s featured novel, “The Belgian Girls” by Kathryn Atwood, intertwines the stories of two women during significant historical events in Belgium, focusing on themes of resilience and friendship amid perilous times.

  • First Lines Friday | 10/4/24 | I’m a little obsessed with this one…

    First Lines Friday | 10/4/24 | I’m a little obsessed with this one…

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    Ashley B.
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    First Lines Fridays is a weekly event by Wandering Words that focuses on a book’s opening lines. The host shares a personal reading experience of a short story collection by Teika Marija Smits, emphasizing its emotional impact and diverse perspectives. The featured story, “Umbilical,” showcases her imaginative storytelling, blending genres.