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The Friday 56

Welcome to Week 214!


Rules:
*Grab a book, any book.
*Turn to page 56 or 56% in your eReader
(If you have to improvise, that's ok.)
 *Find any sentence, (or few, just don't spoil it)
*Post it.
*Add your (url) post below in Linky. Add the post url, not your blog url. 
*It's that simple.

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 The present was wrapped in tissue paper. I watched as she slowly peeled off each layer, smoothed it, and placed it in a neat, square pile on the table. When she was finished she looked at the bowl, turning it around.
 "You didn't have to get me anything," Clyde said. She touched the smooth glaze inside. She turned it over and read the bottom. "C. Simon." She looked up. "You made this."










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  1. guiltlessreaderFebruary 12, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    FREDA what did he make?!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2015 at 12:31 AM

    Sounds sweet. I hope you're enjoying it.

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  3. Anne@HeadFullofBooksFebruary 13, 2015 at 1:08 AM

    I thought THE ORPHAN TRAIN was very good so I am happy to hear that author has another book. I will check it out.

    My Friday Posts by Anne

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  4. FICTION STATE OF MINDFebruary 13, 2015 at 1:59 AM

    beautiful language :) sounds like a great read

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  5. PageFebruary 13, 2015 at 2:57 AM

    What is it, what is it!!!

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  6. UnknownFebruary 13, 2015 at 3:47 AM

    Such a sweet gesture! I love when friends and family make personalized gifts for me. . .I actually try to go out of my way to make my own too.

    But still, the moment in this 56 sounds so sweet, I'm curious to know what happens next! Great post!

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  7. Juli RahelFebruary 13, 2015 at 6:02 AM

    I really like it when people make things for each other rather than buy things but I'm terrible at everything creative, so I tend to have to resort to buying things! Bowls are always nice! Thanks for hosting Freda :) I hope you have a great weekend!
    Juli @ Universe in Words

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  8. UnknownFebruary 13, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    I've got to go check this out further. Ever since I started reading Bette Lee Crosby's books, I've been drawn to this genre.
    Touching excerpt, Freda and the book looks lovely:) Have a great weekend!

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  9. CherylFebruary 13, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    Great excerpt. The author's voice really shines through here. I haven't read Orphan Train yet, but it's on my list. This one sounds wonderful too.

    Happy Friday.

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  10. StormiFebruary 13, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    Not sure I have ever heard of that one or the author, so I hope you are enjoying it.

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  11. sherry fundinFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    Pretty cover and your tease makes this sound like a 'sweet' book. :-) Have a great weekend, Freda.
    sherry @ fundinmental Friday Memes

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  12. LadyD PianoFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    This sounds wonderful and what a lovely gift! I like the cover art, too. I've always wanted to read Orphan Train. Enjoy the weekend!

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  13. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    After reading Orphan Train, I want to read all of this author's book...this one is on my list. Enjoy!

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  14. Laurel-Rain SnowFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    Oh, I have this one on Sparky....can't wait to read it!

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  15. Katherine PFebruary 13, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    This book has been on my TBR for awhile. It sounds so great and I love the 56. Thanks for sharing!

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    That scenes makes me smile--it's really sweet. :)

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  17. Lisa Ks Book Reviews February 13, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    You 56 made me sigh! :-) Please check out mine...http://lisaksbookthoughts.blogspot.com/

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    It makes me wonder because those of us who haven't read it or know anything about it don't know the background or the relationship between the characters. It hints at an element of surprise and I wonder why Clyde is surprised at the handmade gift. And now I'm interested!

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  19. Brooke ShowalterFebruary 13, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    This sounds like a sweet read. :)

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  20. DMSFebruary 13, 2015 at 7:33 PM

    What a great cover. The book looks awesome. I loved the sentences you shared. :)
    ~Jess

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  21. bn100February 13, 2015 at 8:53 PM

    sounds cute

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  22. Journeys of The ZooFebruary 13, 2015 at 10:30 PM

    Okay, I've never done this before. Not sure why. Probably because the books I read don't have 56 pages (The Little Pigs only has 16). I grabbed the one and only book from beside my bed, "The 100-Year-Old Man who climbed out the window and disappeared" and turned to Page 56. Note that I haven't started the book so I hope that I don't ruin it...

    Ten minutes later, Chief Inspector Aronsson arrives at Aker. By following the railway tracks, he discovered an old inspection trolley behind the factory. But the trolley provided no obvious clues.

    I read a few paragraphs ahead and it's got my attention.

    Anyone read this book? If not, think you want to read it now?

    Besos Sarah.

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  23. SukoFebruary 13, 2015 at 10:37 PM

    Your "56" is intriguing, Freda! I hope you're enjoying this book. The cover's lovely.

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  24. wcs53February 13, 2015 at 11:49 PM

    Personalized, home-made gifts are always the best.

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  25. Nikki NeuroticFebruary 15, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    I've been seeing her books everywhere now.

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