The Sisters of the Winter Wood by Rena Rossner
Book Beginnings is hosted by Rose City Reader. We share the first sentence and whatever thoughts of impressions it provokes. For the Friday 56, hosted by Freda’s Voice, we share a few lines from either page 56 or 56%.
Opening Line:
If you want to know the history of a town, read the gravestones in its cemetery.
56%:
I wake to the smell of cedar wood, smoke, and fur. At first I think I’m dreaming – that I’m warm and comfortable in Dovid’s arms.
Book Summary:
Raised in a small village surrounded by vast forests, Liba and Laya have lived a peaceful sheltered life – even if they’ve heard of troubling times for Jews elsewhere. When their parents travel to visit their dying grandfather, the sisters are left behind in their home in the woods.
But before they leave, Liba discovers the secret that their Tati can transform into a bear, and their Mami into a swan. Perhaps, Liba realizes, the old fairy tales are true. She must guard this secret carefully, even from her beloved sister.
Soon a troupe of mysterious men appear in town and Laya falls under their spell-despite their mother’s warning to be wary of strangers. And these are not the only dangers lurking in the woods…
The sisters will need each other if they are to become the women they need to be – and save their people from the dark forces that draw closer.
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29th – April 4th – Name one classic novel you have always wanted to read. (submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer)
I’ve never actually got around to reading anything by Jane Austen. *shame* So either Pride and Prejudice since it’s such a classic, or Lady Susan since it’s pretty short.
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I’ve read Pride and Prejudice but sadly I didn’t like it. Maybe because I read it in English (I’m Italian) and I didn’t know the language that well when I first read it to enjoy it.
Have a nice weekend!
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That’s a shame it didn’t work for you, but completely understandable. Have a great weekend too! ❤
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Enjoy your Jane Austin experience! 🙂
My BBH
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Thank you! 😊
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That cover is gorgeous!
Also, I’d recommend Persuasion by Jane Austen. I like it so much more than the others. 🙂
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Thanks Lin! I’ll keep that in mind 😊
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Don’t start with Lady Susan if you want to read a Jane Austen book. It is not nearly as good as her others. It would wreck you on her. If you want to read a short one, try Northanger Abbey. It is short, and has a melodramatic part to it. My Friday quotes
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Thank you, I’ll keep that in mind! 😊
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This one sounds tempting. Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.
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Have a great weekend 😊
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That first line is really good (and really true.)
Hope you enjoy Jane Austen if you decide to read her books. Sometimes classics can feel dated, but Jane holds up pretty well.
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Thank you! 😊
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Very promising snippets. Hope you enjoy the story.
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Thank you! 😊
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This sounds like an interesting story. I hope you are enjoying it. This week I am spotlighting Grave Destiny by Kalayna Price. Happy reading!
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Thank you! ❤
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I’ve been curious about this one. It sounds really interesting. Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
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Thank you! ❤
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I honestly never read her either, so you’re not alone! Though she’s not really on my TBR list either. So points to you!
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Austen’s stories are filmed and re-filmed so many times, that everybody can be an expert in her books without reading. And knowing so many spoilers it is really difficult to get to book. I love Persuasion movies, but never read the book and do not feel like doing so soon.
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I think that might be something to do with it. I’ve seen the mini-series a few times so the plot isn’t really going to hold many surprises.
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Sounds wicked, right from the beginning! Happy weekend!
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Have a great day! 😊
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I’ve been eyeing this! It sounds pretty great. 🙂
Lauren @ Always Me
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It is! 😊
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Sounds intriguing. Beautiful cover!
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I’ve been eyeing this one since its release and have heard good things. I hope you are enjoying it.
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I really did. Thank you! 😊
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For an English Major I am surprisingly not a huge classics fan but I ended up really enjoying Pride & Prejudice! I hope you have a good Austen experience when you pick up her books! 🙂
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Thank you. I’ve been really remiss with picking up any classics on the past couple of years, but I’d like to try and work in a few more. 😊
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I’m a bit jealous that you get to experience Jane Austen for the first time. I hope you enjoy whichever of her books you decide to pick up!
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Thanks Jessie! ❤
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