Thursday, November 19, 2020

Book Beginnings + Friday 56: Interview with a Dead Editor (Lucky Lexie Mysteries #1) by Shanna Swendson

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and share a non-spoilery sentence or two.

This week I'm featuring Interview with a Dead Editor (Lucky Lexie Mysteries #1) by Shanna Swendson. I loved this author's Enchanted, Inc. series, so I'm excited for something new from her.

About the Book
Worst Job Interview Ever!

Alexa “Lucky Lexie” Lincoln has always had a nose for news and a knack for being first on the scene whenever there’s a big story. Now her luck seems to have run out. First, she loses her reporting job. Then she gets an interview for a job at a small-town paper, only to find the editor dead on the newsroom floor. That makes her a suspect in the eyes of local policeman Wes Mosby.

To make matters worse, someone sabotages her alibi, and a freak ice storm strands her in town. That’s when she learns that this idyllic little town right out of a movie set is full of secrets, including people with uncanny abilities and the ghost who really runs the newspaper.

To clear her name (and get the job), Lexie will have to find the real killer—a killer who seems to think she knows a lot more than she does. If she’s not careful, she could be the next victim.

A magical new mystery series from the author of Enchanted, Inc.

Book Beginnings
I'd feared I was heading to the middle of nowhere, metaphorically speaking, but I didn't realize it might be literal until I saw the "Sterling Mills, Population 3,500" sign on the side of the road.

Friday 56
I made my way carefully up the stairs. The sun hadn't hit this area, so there was still ice on the steps. I unlocked the door, and as soon as I went inside, I knew something was wrong. My bag had been emptied all over the floor, and books lay in front of the bookcase. The place had been ransacked.

What have you been reading lately?

14 comments:

  1. Interview with a Dead Editor looks like a good one. I like the quotes.

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    1. Thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a great weekend! :)

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  2. Oh, this just sounds like fun! I love that opening. :)

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    1. I had a lot of fun reading it. Thanks for visiting! Have an awesome weekend! :)

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  3. Sounds like fun! I think we all need some light,fun reads until this year is just done.

    Have a wonderful weekend Ashley!

    Elza Reads

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    1. Definitely! Those are the kinds of books I've been in the mood for lately. Thanks for coming by! Hope you have a wonderful weekend too! :)

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  4. Such an intriguing 56!! Sounds like a good and fun read! Happy weekend!

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    1. It's a good one, for sure! Thanks for the visit! Happy weekend! :)

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  5. It looks cute! Sounds like a fun new series. Enjoy!

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    1. I'm eager to check out the second book now! Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend! :)

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  6. Okay, now I want to keep reading! Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “A WELL-BEHAVED WOMAN”

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    1. I had a hard time putting it down. It's so good! Thanks for coming by! Have a lovely weekend! :)

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  7. Interview with a Dead Editor sounds like my kind of read! I love the sound of it. I am glad you enjoyed it, Ashley. I'll have to check out this series.

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    1. It's such a fun cozy. I'm excited to see what mysteries are to come in subsequent books. Thanks for stopping by! Have a great week! :)

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