Hi guys! Today, I’m gonna do a combined post for both of these memes. I had the whole day to do these but as it often happens during vacations, I didn’t know that it was Friday!
Anyways, the book I’ve chosen for this week is:
Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour by Morgan Matson
This book has great reviews and i finally decided to read it. I’m about 30% through and really enjoying it so far.
Here’s the Goodreads synopsis:
Amy Curry is not looking forward to her summer. Her mother decided to move across the country and now it’s Amy’s responsibility to get their car from California to Connecticut. The only problem is, since her father died in a car accident, she isn’t ready to get behind the wheel. Enter Roger. An old family friend, he also has to make the cross-country trip – and has plenty of baggage of his own. The road home may be unfamiliar – especially with their friendship venturing into uncharted territory – but together, Amy and Roger will figure out how to map their way.
Book Beginnings is a weekly bookish meme hosted by Rose City Reader. To participate, you just have to post the first sentence of the book you are reading and write your thoughts about it.
“Eureka [I have found it] —California state motto
I sat on the front steps of my house and watched the beige Subaru station wagon swing too quickly around the cul-de-sac. This was a rookie mistake, one made by countless FedEx guys. There were only three houses on Raven Crescent, and most people had reached the end before they’d realized it.”
-First paragraph, Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour by Morgan Matson
The Friday 56 is a weekly meme hosted by Freda’s Voice. To participate, you just have to grab a book, turn to page 56 or 56% in your e-reader and post a sentence or a few from it.
“She gave me back my change and scooped our snacks into a plastic bag. “But you’ve got miles and miles of road ahead of you with not much there.” She handed me the bag across the counter. “Welcome to the Loneliest Road in America.”
Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour by Morgan Matson
I like that excerpt. It’s so very true. I might have to put this one on the ol’ TBR.
Here’s the link to my 56:
https://coffeeandcatsblog.wordpress.com/2016/05/20/the-friday-56/
Ah..the never ending TBR
Its not one I would normally pick up, but this book sounds so good. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
You’re welcome!
I loved this book!!! Happy weekend!
You too!
Sounds like a fun story that I’d enjoy.
My Friday post features THE LIE THAT TELLS A TRUTH.
Definitely give it a try if you want!
I like the idea of the loneliest road in America and a road trip. My Friday book is On the Move: A Life.
I’m really enjoying the road trip aspect of this book.
oooh this book has been on my tbr since forever! I’m definitely more interested in it now 😀
:D
I enjoyed both teasers and love the sound of this book – adding it to my tbr! Here’s my Friday meme
Thank you!
I read this ages ago and your excerpts make me want to re-read it!