Adventures in Literature

Tag: book lovers

  • 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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    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.

  • First Lines Friday | 8/23/24

    First Lines Friday | 8/23/24

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    First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature by Wandering Words, focusing on the opening lines of books. The author shares excitement about homeschooling their kids and introduces the book “Son of the Siren” by Kristina Elyse Butke. The book follows Lirien, a half-siren, on a quest to save his family from a curse.

  • First Lines Friday | 8/16/24

    First Lines Friday | 8/16/24

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    First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature where book lovers share opening lines. The post introduces an Emma Knightley retelling, featuring a murder mystery in Highbury. The book, “Murder in Highbury” by Vanessa Kelly, sees Emma as a Regency England sleuth investigating the murder of Mrs. Augusta Elton. The novel offers a captivating new series…

  • First Lines Friday | 7/19/24

    First Lines Friday | 7/19/24

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    First Lines Fridays is a book feature where readers share opening lines without revealing the book’s title. The highlighted book, “The Masked Baron” by Anneka R. Walker, transports readers to a captivating regency romance. The excerpt introduces Andalin and her unforeseen journey with the mysterious Dark Rider, setting the stage for an enchanting tale of…

  • First Lines Friday | 7/5/24

    First Lines Friday | 7/5/24

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    First Lines Fridays is a passion-filled feature celebrating the captivating opening lines of books. Today’s feature, “The Patriot” by Jennifer Millikin, is a heartwarming romantic tale that captivates from the start. With powerful emotions and magnetic characters, it’s a must-read. Share your reading journey and recommendations, then dive into this compelling story.

  • First Lines Friday | 6/14/24

    First Lines Friday | 6/14/24

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    First Lines Fridays by Wandering Words is a thrilling way for book lovers to discover new reads. This week’s spotlight is on “Born of Gilded Mountains,” a mesmerizing tale of Mercy Windsor’s search for a fresh start in a forgotten Colorado town. Amidst intrigue and history, the story weaves courage, friendship, and hope. What a…

  • First Lines Friday | 6/7/24

    First Lines Friday | 6/7/24

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    First Lines Fridays is a captivating journey into the world of books. It challenges us to delve into stories by their opening lines. This week presents “The Stardust Grail” by Yume Kitasei, a gripping tale of a former art thief on a mission to save an alien species. Join the quest and explore the universe’s…

  • First Lines Friday | 5/31/24

    First Lines Friday | 5/31/24

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    Get ready for a thrilling weekend read with “Murder at Mistlethewaite Manor” by AJ Skelly. This regency murder mystery promises suspense, secrets, and a sinister game. With a chilling setting and a deadly game of revelations, Lady Emma Grace Hastings finds herself in a deadly battle of wits and survival. Preorder now for an unforgettable…

  • First Lines Friday | 5/24/24

    First Lines Friday | 5/24/24

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    First Lines Fridays is a cool weekly feature by Wandering Words where you pick a book, share its opening lines, and reveal the book later. This weekend, I’m excited about my current read: a romantic comedy, “Flock and Roll” by Vicki Hilton. The story involves crochet, roller derby, and rediscovered love. Oh, and there’s a…

  • First Lines Friday | 5/17/24

    First Lines Friday | 5/17/24

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    First Lines Fridays, a delightful weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words, invites readers to judge a book solely by its opening lines. This week’s pick, “For a Lifetime” by Gabrielle Meyer, tells the gripping tale of time-traveling twins facing life-altering decisions amidst the Salem Witch Trials and 1912 New York City. With…