Thursday, May 19, 2016

Book Beginning: Family Album by Penelope Lively



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MY BOOK BEGINNING



Gina turned the car off the road and into the driveway of Allersmead. At this point she seemed to see her entire life flash by.

-- Family Album by Penelope Lively.

This Aga Saga has a bite to it as we pick through the growing up years of the sprawling Harper family. It's reminiscent of Ian McEwan's family novels, as one would expect from the author of Moon Tiger, the Booker winner about a brother and sister enjoying a particularly close relationship.

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  1. guiltlessreader5/19/16, 5:11 PM

    I immediately thought of Blake Lively. Why? Ha. Anyway this sounds interesting and I've heard wonderful things about this author. Have a wonderful weekend, Gilion!

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  2. Kim Griffin5/19/16, 5:58 PM

    Sounds interesting! Hope you have a great weekend! Happy reading!

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  3. Maria5/19/16, 7:44 PM

    I like the beginning - sounds interesting - I discover a lot of things as I'm driving down the road...lol

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  4. Bev Bouwer5/19/16, 8:24 PM

    Sounds like Ian MacEwan. Hope you enjoy. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Lauren Stoolfire5/19/16, 8:35 PM

    Certainly makes me want to know more! Happy reading!

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  6. Anne@HeadFullofBooks5/19/16, 10:02 PM

    I wonder why driving up that driveway makes her life flash before her eyes.

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  7. Yvonne @ Fiction Books Reviews5/19/16, 10:05 PM

    Hi Gilion,

    This author has been writing since 1970 and I know that many years ago I read one or two of her very early books, although for the life of me I can't remember which ones.

    Perhaps I should add her name to my list, as despite this being a genre I don't read on a regular basis, your teaser lines were intriguing and definitely made me want to check out the book's full premise, which does sound rather interesting.

    Thanks for sharing and for hosting BBOF. Have a good weekend :)

    Yvonne

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  8. sherry fundin5/19/16, 11:26 PM

    Sounds like she is coming home again. Happy reading and have a great weekend.
    sherry @ fundinmental Friday Memes

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  9. Unknown5/20/16, 2:00 AM

    I love the opening line to this novel and it really makes me want to read more. There is a real beauty in the phrasing of this sentence.

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  10. Elizabeth5/20/16, 3:32 AM

    Beautiful beginning.

    Would love to read it.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Book Beginnings

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  11. Mystica5/20/16, 5:36 AM

    Nice beginning!

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  12. Katherine P5/20/16, 6:21 AM

    Love the beginning and the cover is so pretty. I definitely would keep reading.

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  13. Whitney5/20/16, 6:23 AM

    Interesting beginning. Penelope Lively is such a fun author, I hope you enjoy the book.

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  14. Faith Hope and Cherrytea5/20/16, 6:54 AM

    New to me and appealing - including cover art!
    Thanks for the intro and hosting this Friday Fun.

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  15. Sandra Nachlinger5/20/16, 8:46 AM

    I love family sagas, so I'm sure I'd like this book. The beginning makes me want to read more.
    Thank you for hosting Book Beginnings.

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  16. Terra 5/20/16, 9:40 AM

    I have not read any of her books, but may one of these days. Her autobiography appeals to me too.

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  17. Debbie Rodgers5/20/16, 4:17 PM

    The synopsis of this sounds intriguing. Thanks for bringing it to my attention! (I had never heard of "aga-sagas", but I think I'm a fan.) :-)

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  18. Unknown5/20/16, 4:46 PM

    Neat beginning. It already gives us more questions than answers. :)
    @dino0726 from 
    FictionZeal - Impartial, Straightforward Fiction Book Reviews

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  19. Stacey Minter5/20/16, 4:50 PM

    Sounds interesting. I will have to check this out. Happy reading. :)

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  20. Anonymous5/21/16, 3:01 AM

    Wish I could read this one now.

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