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Thursday, October 9, 2014

Book Beginning: A New Lease of Death



THANKS FOR JOINING ME ON FRIDAYS FOR BOOK BEGINNING FUN!

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YOUR BOOK BEGINNING


MY BOOK BEGINNING



It was five in the morning. Inspector Burden had seen more dawns than most men, but he had never quite become jaundiced by them, especially summer dawns.

-- A New Lease of Death by Ruth Rendell. This is the second book in her mystery series featuring Inspector Wexford. It bothers me that the title has "of" in it instead of being A New Lease on Death, like a play on "a new lease on life."
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29 comments:

  1. Sandra Nachlinger10/9/14, 5:09 PM

    LOL. The "of" in the title bothered me too! It felt like a typo. I guess I'm in a cranky mood because the opening sentence beginning with "it was" bothered me too. It was a dark and stormy night?
    I hope the story is a good one!

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  2. Laurel-Rain Snow10/9/14, 5:23 PM

    That seems odd to me, too.

    Are we having a Mr. Linky today?

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  3. Laurel-Rain Snow10/9/14, 5:26 PM

    Here's my link: http://laurelrainsnowswonderland.wordpress.com/2014/10/09/creative-friday-book-beginningsfriday-56-the-carrier/

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  4. guiltlessreader10/9/14, 5:28 PM

    I thought the Of was a typo! Interesting point.

    Here's mine for the week:
    http://guiltlessreading.blogspot.ca/2014/10/friday-56-bookbeginnings-buddha-in-attic.html

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  5. Sandra Nachlinger10/9/14, 5:53 PM

    No Linky? Here's my Book Beginnings link:
    http://sandranachlinger.blogspot.com/2014/10/beautiful-ruins-book-beginnings-on.html

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  6. fredamans10/9/14, 8:57 PM

    Jaundiced? Odd term to use...
    I joined in the beginnings today, since it is what I used for the 56.

    http://www.fredasvoice.com/2014/10/the-friday-56-with-book-beginnings.html

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  7. Mark Baker10/9/14, 10:38 PM

    A murder mystery. Can't complain about that, although the title is a bit weird.

    Here's the link to my post for the week:

    http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/10/october-10ths-book-beginning-and-friday.html

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  8. Anne@HeadFullofBooks10/9/14, 11:05 PM

    Linky thingy not working? I'm reading the classic: Bless Me, Ultima.

    Here is link to my quotes of the week:
    http://headfullofbooks.blogspot.com/2014/10/friday-quotes-october-10.html

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  9. Unknown10/10/14, 12:03 AM

    What an interesting way to describe someone's appeal :)

    Here's my BB:
    http://livingonborroweddays.com/2014/10/10/sparrows-reading-corner-book-beginnings-the-friday-56-edition-no-21/

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  10. Unknown10/10/14, 2:28 AM

    Hey! This is my first! ♥

    Here's mine:
    Book Beginning #1: The Blood Of Olympus

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  11. Unknown10/10/14, 3:37 AM

    I don't know this series, and I didn't like the first sentence all that much. I hope that the rest of the book is better!
    My Book Beginning

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  12. sherry fundin10/10/14, 4:10 AM

    Hope you are enjoying your vacation. That takes priority. :-) I love mysteries, but it sounds like some commenters have an issue with the book right out of the gate. I would continue reading, because sometimes the good stuff comes later. Happy reading.
    sherry @ fundinmental Friday 56 - Bad Blood

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  13. DNAPL10/10/14, 6:25 AM

    My first reaction is to start arguing with the premise of that first sentence. I worked on a ranch for a while - we were always up before the dawn and I can't think of a single day where the sight of the sun rising wasn't a cause for joy.

    Here is my link http://leopardsanddragons.blogspot.com/2014/10/a-peak-into-in-search-of-lost-frogs.html

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  14. Anonymous10/10/14, 6:34 AM

    Interesting opening line! Surprised to see the word jaundice as I always think of babies with that word! Haha!

    Here's my Book Beginning: http://craftybooksheeps.blogspot.com/2014/10/book-beginnings-lady-at-willowgrove.html

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  15. Lisa Ks Book Reviews 10/10/14, 7:00 AM

    Looks like the "of" got everyone today. I couldn't find where to link, so mine can be found here. http://lisaksbookthoughts.blogspot.com/

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  16. Anonymous10/10/14, 7:00 AM

    It's not telling much in that beginning. It's definitely a mystery novel.:) I would like to read one of her mysteries. Enjoy.

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  17. Anonymous10/10/14, 7:02 AM

    Miss Mr. Linky.

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  18. Katherine P10/10/14, 7:02 AM

    I haven't read Rendell in ages but used to love her. Thanks for reminding me of her and enjoy your vacation! http://iwishilivedinalibrary.blogspot.com/2014/10/friday-linkups-hitchhikers-guide-to.html?m=1

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  19. Juli Rahel10/10/14, 7:15 AM

    This sounds like a really interesting beginning! I do love dawns myself, I could never be jaundiced by them! Here's my link for today: http://universeinwords.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/friday-and-le-morte-darthur-by-malory.html
    Hope you have a great weekend, thanks for hosting!
    Juli @ Universe in Words

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  20. JC Jones10/10/14, 7:22 AM

    Interesting title. I would not have put of in it either.

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  21. JC Jones10/10/14, 7:23 AM

    I forgot to put my link. Here it is. http://mixedbookbag.blogspot.com/2014/10/book-beginnings-and-friday-56-october.html

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  22. Abbi Hart10/10/14, 7:49 AM

    http://writingchristiannovels.blogspot.com/2014/10/friday-memes-1010.html

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  23. Elizabeth10/10/14, 7:56 AM

    The word inspector pulls me in. :)

    ENJOY your time away.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Book Beginnings

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  24. JLS Hall10/10/14, 8:26 AM

    "Lease of life" (or death) does sound odd to my American ears, but I think that's the way the Brits (sorry, the English!) say it. I'm sort of surprised they didn't change it for the US market. I love Wexford, but don't think I've read this one.

    Here's my BB for this week: http://jlshall.blogspot.com/2014/10/book-beginnings-missing-person.html

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  25. klgd200810/10/14, 9:18 AM

    The title does seem a little odd. Maybe it's one of those that make more sense after you read it.

    http://overthebookshelf.wordpress.com/2014/10/10/book-beginnings-the-friday-56-october-10-2014/

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  26. Carin Siegfried10/10/14, 9:25 AM

    I figured the "of" was Brit-ism. Here's my Book Beginning: http://blog.cseditorial.com/2014/10/book-beginnings-house-girl.html

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  27. Kathy Martin10/10/14, 9:44 AM

    This week I am spotlighting Even in Paradise by Chelsey Philpot and Skin of the Wolf by Sam Cabot. I enjoyed both of them.

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  28. Anonymous10/10/14, 6:15 PM

    Ruth Rendell is amazing. I've not read her in a while but perhaps it's time to, again.

    Here's my book beginning.

    Have an awesome vacation!

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  29. wcs5310/10/14, 9:34 PM

    This sounds like a good read. I hope you enjoy it. Here is my Friday post for this week.

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