Friday, May 20, 2011

Book Beginning & Friday 56: Dreamland Social Club by Tara Altebrando

Posted by Kathy Martin at 6:09 AM
Happy Friday everybody!!


Book Beginnings

Book Beginnings on Friday is now hosted by Katy at A Few More Pages. 


Anyone can participate; just share the opening sentence of your current read, making sure that you include the title and author so others know what you're reading. 


If you like, share with everyone why you do, or do not, like the sentence.

The Friday 56


Rules:
  • Grab the book nearest you. Right now.
  • Turn to page 56.
  • Find the fifth sentence.
  • Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog or (if you do not have your own blog) in the comments section of Freda's Voice
  • Post a link along with your post back to Freda's Voice
Don’t dig for your favorite book, the coolest, the most intellectual. Use the CLOSEST.
I just began Dreamland Social Club by Tara Altebrando. I received this book for review as part of LibraryThing's Early Reviewer program. Here is the product description:
Jane has traveled the world with her father and brother, but it's not until her fractured family-still silently suffering from the loss of Jane's mother many years before-inherits a house and a history in Coney Island that she finally begins to find a home. With the help of a new community of friends, a mermaid's secrets, and a tattooed love interest with traffic-stopping good looks, the once plain Jane begins to blossom and gains the courage to explore the secrets of her mother's past.

Colorful characters, beautiful writing, and a vibrant, embattled beachfront backdrop make this the perfect summer read for anyone who has ever tried to find true love or a place to call home.
Beginning:
I'm at the beach but it's not the real beach; it's indoors and it's called the Ocean Dome.
Friday 56:
Whatever it was, it wasn't good.
All quotations are from the ARC and may not be final.  
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8 comments:

  1. AnnMay 20, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    This book sounds really interesting. I'd like to know what comes about with the help from friends, mermaid's secrets and a tattooed love interest - an unusual combination!
    Here's my beginning:
    http://thebookgatherer.blogspot.com/2011/05/book-beginningson-friday_20.html

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  2. Laurel-Rain SnowMay 20, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I've had my eye on this one. Great beginning and 56!

    Here's MY FRIDAY MEMES POST

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  3. SherrieMay 20, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Hi!
    Wow that really sounds interesting. Mermaid secrets, I'm hooked. I'll have to check this one out. Have a great day!

    Sherrie
    Just Books
    http://sherriesbooks.blogspot.com/2011/05/friday-memes.html

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  4. fredamansMay 20, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Sounds good, except whatever it was... LOL
    Thanks for participating!

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  5. vvb32 readsMay 20, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    ooo, neato, i like mermaid related books.

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  6. Tales of WhimsyMay 20, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Sounds colorful.
    Cool cover.

    If you have a chance, check out my BBF:)

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  7. AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Sounds intriguing. I'd never heard of this one. Thanks!

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  8. SquirrelQueenMay 21, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Mermaid's secrets? This sounds like a fun book.

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