Happy Friday, book lovers, and welcome to First Line Friday hosted by Hoarding Books. Apologies for being absent last week. My site was down for several days, and even once it was back up again, there were more days of it being down intermittently. Hopefully all that is resolved now!
I love the first line of the book I’ve chosen for today’s First Line Friday post because it makes you think. On the one hand, it foreshadows the main themes of the story, both the truth that there is “nothing new under the sun” and the truth that, without Jesus, we are stuck in a meaningless cycle (yes, Ecclesiastes is a prominent theme in this book! Lol.)
But it’s also paradoxical too, because this is the story of how Lu gets out of that cycle. She has the ability to change the direction her story is taking. If you want to read my full review for Lu., you’ll find it here, but in the meantime, let me just say this is a fantastic read!
About the Book
In a debut novel readers are calling “true to life,” “captivating,” and “cleverly written,” author Beth Troy takes on the story of Lu Sokolowski and her life upended. Lu’s plans have turned sideways, taking her back to the family and town she always planned to leave.
Lu is a modern woman’s honest journey to faith, that unapologetically addresses:
•The big questions women ask about their beliefs.
•The struggles women face in creating a fulfilling life.
•The complexity of family relationships.
•The tension between hope and reality.
Lu is a story for readers looking for real growth in relatable characters who aren’t afraid to ask real questions. It’s for women who want to experience the full spectrum of who they are and what they believe. It’s for women who want a story about how faith integrates into the whole life of a woman. You will want to share this story with a friend – after you read it again yourself.
First Line
I’d love it if you’d share the first line of whatever you’re currently reading in the comments. And don’t forget, you can find out what other bloggers are sharing for First Line Friday by going over to Hoarding Books blog and finding all the links. If you’ve got your own blog, why not join in and add your link over there. 🙂
I love that opening line!! Happy Friday!
Over on my blog I’m featuring Pretending to Wed by Melissa Jagears. Here I’ll share the first line from chapter six of the same book.
“Setting buckets under the well pump, Nolan started to fill them and squinted at the wagon coming down the road.”
My first line is from the suspense novel by Patricia Bradley, STANDOFF.
What had he gotten himself into?
Happy Friday! My first line is from “Grand Encounters” by Jen Turano:
“I know you mentioned you’ve sworn off gentlemen forever, but Mr. Tall, Dark, and – need I say – Delicious is here again, and, unsurprisingly, he’s sitting in your section.”
Happy Friday!
On my blog I’m sharing the first lines from The Socialite by J’nell Ciesielski. I’m currently on chapter 14, so I’ll share from there.
“Kat tipped the glass of wine to her mouth, but didn’t part her lips. She hated reds, especially dry ones, and they gave her a splitting headache.”
I hope you have a great weekend filled with awesome reading time! 😀❤📚
Happy Friday!
On my blog my first line is from The Memory House by Rachel Hauck” She was never afraid of the dark.”
Hope you have an awesome weekend!
https://www.musingsofasassybookishmama.com/2020/05/first-line-fridays-memory-house.html
Today, I’m sharing the first line from Formula for a Perfect Life by Christy Hayes: “Kayla Cummings stared at the two lines so long her vision blurred.” Have a good rest of the weekend!
https://moments-of-beauty.blogspot.com/2020/05/first-line-fridays-formula-for-perfect.html