Happy Friday, friends!
Today I'm participating in four blog hops. The host for Friday 56 is taking a break, but I'll continue to share excerpts. You can click on the host links below to read the blogs of others who are participating in each blog hop. If you're a blogger, feel free to join through their links!
Question: Has reading helped you become a better person?
My response: There are so many benefits to reading, too many to list. So, yes. I do believe reading has helped me become a better person.
Today's excerpts are from the paperback format of a book I'm currently reading, Double Booked for Death (Black Cat Bookshop Mystery 1), by Ali Brandon.
Afternoon sun spilled through the molted glass of the double doors leading into Pettistone's Fine Books, the golden light stippling the dark figure sprawled upon the faded Oriental rug that served as a welcome mat.
And here's an excerpt from page 56:
Darla tapped the shoulder of one of the cloak-wearing girls in line. The teen turned her way, displaying a moderate case of acne and a shock of bleached hair so overly processed that it would probably ignite if it came within ten feet of an open flame.
"Yeah."
It was less a question than a statement, but Darla took it as a conversational opening. "See that girl across the street?" she asked, pointing. "Do you know who she is, or why she's protesting Valerie?'
I am not very far into this book yet, but so far I'm loving it. Some parts are so funny! It's also a great mystery for this time of year. It isn't a Halloween cozy and it isn't a paranormal, but it has slightly spookier vibes that what I'm used to. It's still very much a cozy, though. It takes place at this time of year, the end of September. We are expecting a lot of rain this weekend, so I'm planning to just stay in and dive deep into this book.
This is usually Bell's spot - on top of the couch. However, Fiona has been spending some time up there lately when Bell isn't there. Maybe it's a seasonal thing because Fiona used to spend quite a bit of time there.
Also, I just love those tufts on Fiona's ears and head.
Fiona has cute ear tufts, and a bed head!
ReplyDeleteLol. That's a tuft on her head too. I've tried to brush it down, but it won't stay. :D
DeleteStaying in to read on a rainy weekend sounds like a perfect plan!! I love books with humor, I hope you love this one! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cindy! You too! :-)
DeleteI haven't read that series. Glad to hear you are enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mark! :)
DeleteReading is a joy.
ReplyDeleteThe book does sound good.
Fiona, I'm glad you are getting a turn on top of the couch, and I like your tufts, too. Thank you for joining Feline Friday!
Fiona says thank you! :)
DeleteI love the sound of Double Booked for Death! It's going straight on my wish list. It looks like Fiona's made herself comfortable. :-) I hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThank you! You too! :-)
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