Book Beginnings is a book meme hosted by Rose City Reader where participants share the first sentence (or so) of the book, along with initial thoughts about the sentence, impressions of the book, or anything else the opener inspires.
The Friday 56 is hosted by Freda’s Voice, and the rules are quite simple: Grab a book, any book, and turn to page 56 or 56% in your e-reader. Find any non-spoilery sentence(s) and post.
This week’s book:
Title: Kiss Me in New YorkAuthor: Catherine Rider
Publisher: KCP Loft
Publication Date: October 3, 2017
It's Christmas Eve at JFK in NYC.
Charlotte is a British student, waiting for a flight home after the worst semester of her life. Anthony is a native New Yorker, surprising his girlfriend at the airport after three months apart. Charlotte has just been dumped, and Anthony is about to be dumped, right in the middle of the holiday crowd.
Charlotte's flight is canceled when a blizzard blows in, and Anthony can't bear to go home. So, they set out into the city together, clutching a book Charlotte picks up in the airport gift shop: Ten Easy Steps for Getting Over Your Ex. For this one night, they'll focus on healing their broken hearts ... together.
Step-by-step, the two struggle to put the past behind them. But the snow is so enchanting, and the holiday lights are so beguiling, that soon their shared misery gives way to something else. Soon, they're not only over their exes --- they're falling for each other.
Then a subway ride splits them up by mistake. Will they reunite before Charlotte's flight leaves New York forever?
Thoughts
This book is so cute! It’s kind of like Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares since it tells the story of two people who explore New York City over the holidays. Charlotte and Anthony are both getting over a breakup and work through a book with steps instructing them how to get over an ex. Although the holiday season is still a ways away, I am still enjoying this one and can’t wait to keep reading!
Book Beginning:
A broken heart changes a lot of things. For example: I’m not usually the type of person who scowls when a smiling lady at JFK Airport wishes me “Happy holidays!” as she checks me in for my flight.
Friday 56:
When I see what Step Three is, I frown. This one’s not going to be easy…
This book looks totally cute! I’m going to assume there’s a happy ending? I’m going to look it up, thanks!
I haven’t got to that point yet, but I hope so! 🙂
This sounds like such a cute story – NYC during the holidays is really a magical time!
I would love to go to NYC some day just to experience it! 🙂
It sounds like a good one. Sort of reminds me of the movie Serendipity. I’d love for you and your readers to check out mine. . . http://tinyurl.com/LisaKsBookReviewsSOD
I will have to look for that one! 🙂
This sounds like it could be a cute story. I’m featuring Sleep Like a Baby by Charlaine Harris this week. Happy reading!
Omg this book sounds so cute and perfect for the upcoming holidays! I’m adding it to my TBR ^_^
Thanks for sharing,
~Brittany @ Brittany’s Book Rambles
I hope that you enjoy it! 🙂
Aw, sounds like a fun one for the holidays! Thanks for sharing.
-Lauren
http://www.shootingstarsmag.net
I want to read this one. I like books with lists the character has to follow. I’m a list maker, and I think it is soothing, even in fiction!
I suppose it would be very relatable! 😉
I held my breath while I waited to see what you thought of this book, because I thought it was fun and adorable. So yay! I am glad you are enjoying it.
Sounds cute!
This sounds so romantic. I have a feeling they find each other again:)
My Friday 56 for From The Grave
It’s a little too soon to be seeing snowflakes on a book cover for me… Thanks for sharing! 😀
Lauren @ Always Me
Have to keep my eye out for this one, it sounds good! Happy weekend!
That book beginning would be enough for me to want to pick it up. ^_^
Oh I love this type of books! Even though I don’t read them much, and they’re kind of cliché to the max but they’re just so cute <3 I'm glad we're of the same opinion hahaha
Interesting meme concept 🙂 And great post!
This sounds adorable! I came across this book through a trade with a friend and I’m super excited to get to read it! I’m glad that you are enjoying it – it definitely sounds fantastic!