Today is a special edition… if you’re new here, I hope you’ll stick with me. First up, the book…a good book. But the special part is down below.
Night of the Loving Dead
This time, my loyalty to Dan didn’t impress Madeline.
About the Friday 56
- Grab the book nearest you. Right now
- Turn to page 56.
- Find the fifth sentence.
- Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog or (if you do not have your own blog) in the comments section of this blog.
- Post a link along with your post back to this blog.
- Don’t dig for your favorite book, the coolest, the most intellectual. Use the CLOSEST.
Here’s the helping out part…
Image by Photographer Nick de Villier | found @ macey.com
Here in the states, a lot of people haven’t heard much about the Queensland floods. The last I heard, areas larger than the states of Texas and California had been covered with water. From what I’ve read, eighteen people have died, fourteen people are still missing.
Other facts: (all information found at Couriermail.com.au, last updated January 16)
BRISBANE:
- At the flood peak 11,900 homes and 2500 businesses completely flooded.
- At the flood peak 14,700 homes and 2500 businesses partially flooded.
IPSWICH:
- At the peak more than 2000 homes and 1000 businesses affected by flooding.
- 179 people still sheltering in evacuation centres.
You can imagine they could probably use some help…okay, a lot of help.
Here’s an easy way you can help. Just comment on today’s Friday 56-grab whatever book is closest to you, turn to the 56th page and type in the 5th line.
If I get 56 comments, I’ll donate $56 to the Distaster relief…it will either be via through the for Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal or through the Australian Red Cross (trying to figure out how complicated/how to do it through the premier’s website). *for purposes of simplicity, I am not counting comments made via through my facebook or other feeds. Only my blog at my site.
Also, if anybody-like one of my Aussie or New Zealand readers- know about a reliable charity that takes PayPal donations, please tell me-I do reserve the right to change the recipient of the donation-it will still be one located in Australia dealing with disaster relief. PayPal would make this international thing verra simple.
I know $56 doesn’t sound like much. But every little bit helps and here’s an easy way to make me give away money. Just do the Friday 56. And if you feel moved to make a donation… 🙂 well, like I said every little bit helps.
*disclaimer… having some trouble with my hands, and I’m back to using my voice software. FYI it translates some very strange things. Like just now I just said translate–it wrote berries. Usually I catch the weird ones, but not always. If you see something weird, I’m blaming the software. I can’t spend an hour editing a blog post.
Also…I won’t be around much to reply to anything, sadly I’m required elsewhere, wearing a non-writer hat, but I can’t tell you why and I’m even going to behave and not expound on how silly that is. But those of you who know about the other hat can figure it out-however, do not ask me because I can’t answer. Normally I wouldn’t worry about the telling thing, but the kind and nice overlords who have asked for my help…well, I like them and they need me. Soooo…alas, I’ll comply.
Great way to help out.
Hope your hands feel better soon.
What I have heard is that areas the size of France AND Germany are flooded.
Oh. I decided to join the meme.
http://mikaela-l.livejournal.com/282769.html
Directed here through Larissa Ione’s twitter.
I work in an ILL department so there are a lot of books nearby. The closest book that I personally own, however, was my ARC of Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison.
Pg 56 of ARC, line 5-8:
“She had already flung back her head and looked into his eyes. Just like that she was snared like a spider in a web. He could do anything he wanted to her now, anything at all.”
This book is all kinds of awesome, btw.
56 is totally doable! I’ve seen a few such charities, but need to check when I’m not on my phone
http://www.absorbedinabook.com/2011/01/shiloh-waler-friday-56-helping-out.html
Yeah!
“True Heart” by Delilah Devlin: She wanted it all.
Great cause – hope you get to 56 comments quickly.
He took the sofa across from her. “Start at the beginning, Sam.”
Edge of Sight-Roxanne St.Claire
My thoughts and prayers are with the people in Australia-may things get better for them soon!
Coriano leaned forward to match her. “Banage must be desperate indeed if he’s stooped to making deals.”
The Spirit Thief by Rachel Aaron
What a great cause!
ok – so now that I’m at my computer… the book talk. The one closest to me? 😉
“He was either ignoring her sarcasm or didn’t notice it.” – You wrote it – it’s
Hunter’s Salvation!
“Besides, why should I be all the helpful? You don’t believe me anyways”
Page 56. ARC of Eternal Kiss by Laura Wright
You are great Shiloh. I will be making a donation too. If you get 56 comments and make the donation let me know and I will match it!!
Just email me at crazybookfairy@gmail.com or twitter me at @kelAmU and let me know when you get 56. 🙂
Kelly
“I don’t think that would be wise.”
The Inherited Bride by Maisey Yates
Every little bit helps. Thanks for doing this.
awesome post shi! Haven’t heard much online about the Queensland floods. Great to see.
I am putting together boxes for reviewers so I have a ton of books surrounding me.
Castleford was not a different man today, but his temperament seemed to sharpen along with his wits when he remained cold sober.
ARC of Dangerous in Diamonds by Madeline Hunter (may release and fabu)
“Cold Mushrooms Creamed (page 420)”
The Frugal Gourmet Cooks Italian, by Jeff Smith.
What can I say? I’m looking for a risotto recipe!
It’s dropped down quite a bit in Queenland, but Victoria is getting hit now.
Later,
Lynn
“A Man.” He hesitated, as if turning the information over and over in his head before declaring it aloud. “A stranger to these parts.”
~~ Bed of Roses by Suzanne Simmons.
Thanks for commenting all, make sure to pass along the info :). My Friday 56:
“Oh my God, he’s having a seizure!” shrieked a human girl, who I thought was called Rachel.
Nightshade by Andrea Cremer
Sir Frederick Jensen lunged wildly and the Duke parried the thrust of Sir Frederick’s rapier expertly as he sidestepped.
~ Moonstruck Madness by Laurie McBain
“It was the kind of day that lightened moods and increased the proliferation of smiles.”
Pride and Pleasure by Sylvia Day
“Why does love have to be so difficult? What am I doing wrong?”- Kiss Me Deadly by Michele Hauf
“And Jane was the best.” Night Bites by Nina Bangs
What a great idea!
Her sister had been her anchor, and without her, she felt adrift.
Don’t Tempt Me by:Sylvia Day
Great cause, Shiloh! 🙂 Okay, the closest book is “The Bodyguard” by Cherry Adair, Gena Showalter and Lorie O’Clare. “Nobody will stop you. And no one, I mean no one, is going to hurt you.”
“She tried to push the face of the desperate woman from her mind.”-Dark Peril by Christine Feehan
Here’s my Friday 56
If mortification and disbelief had not kept her frozen in place, she’d have wailed and railed at the unfairness of it.
Sinful Surrender by Beverley Kendall
Angela Knight-Master of Smoke…
“You wouldn’t dare.”
I’m not saying more *smirk* you have to read it to find out WHY!
What a great cause. I hope you meet your goal.
“Now the years never would.” The Sinner, Tess Gerritsen.
To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning:
p56
“She wanted him to leave. Didn’t she? Her brow furrowed as she pondered the illogical duality of her feelings.”
You’re amazing, Shiloh! 😀
Hm. Let’s see . . .
Dean Koontz, Shadow Fires:
Rachael said, “Listen, Benny, I’ll take you back to my place so you can get your car.”
“Like hell.”
“Please let me handle this myself.” (actual fifth sentence.)
Charlaine Harris; Grave Secret
Lindsey had said something ugly to Mariella about being adopted because her dad was in jail.
The Bachelor Ranger by Rebecca Winters
“Of course.”
“Another culinary triumph,” she said after the first forkful.
Halo by Alexandra Adornetto
Yes, the floods have lowered in lower Queensland, there was a lot of cleaning up. Half my family lives in Brisbane. Luckily none of their houses were in the flood areas. The floods have continued down into New South Wales now. Check out this website of before and after photos. Drag your mouse over the photo’s to see the diff. Pretty devistating. I’m very lucky to be up in Cairns. http://www.abc.net.au/news/infographics/qld-floods/beforeafter.htm
You are a legend for doing this, thankyou from all Aussies for having such a big heart. Every dollar does indeed help. I think most people in Australia who haven’t been affected (me, for instance) have either contributed or thought about contributed – it could easily have been us…
Millie slid another helpless smile in Greyson’s direction. ‘I’m so glad you weren’t eaten by marauding tribesmen,’ she told him.
From ‘With This Fling’ by Kelly Hunter.
You so rock, Shiloh!!!
Larissa Ione’s Ecstasy Unveiled
“Lemme see your wings,” he sais, and when Reaver leveled a flat stare at him, Wraith rolled his eyes. “Oh, come one, I saved the world. I should at least get to see your wings.”
How did she know? Anna Windsor – captive souk
Valko trusted the PRICOLICI members of the Council, but he’d been raised with Ludolf in the Botev pack, and there was no one he trusted more than the ruthless bastard who had killed their clan leader and then handed control as pack alpha over to Valko.
“Dude, you’ve been antsy all day,” Regin said, sheathing her sword. “What’s wrong with you?”
Pleasure of a Dark Prince ~ Kresley Cole
I love that you are doing this. And you are right, $56 is not a lot, but every little bit helps. Think if each of us posting on this blog donated $56, it would be even more. 🙂 I am not in Australia, but I think you for doing this.
Lincoln shoved the door open. It slammed against the wall with a thud that echoed in the small bathroom. — Breathe by Sloan Parker
Oops…. that was courtesy of Sin Undone by Larissa Ione.
Sorry!
Well the book closest to me is one of my own books. Not making that up, I swear!
“She thought about ordering room service, but decided that going to the hotel restaurant was a better idea.”
Prince Voronov’s Virgin – Lynn Raye Harris
“No. It cannot be”
Nalini Singh’s Archangel’s Consort.
She was slow to catch on. His sigh was long, weary. “And you, Lady St. James, owe me a wedding night.”
THE GIFT by Julie Garwood
“Take it easy,” Rene said, keeping his gaze steady on the kid as he reached for his pocket.
My book, “Dark Hunger.” It was close because I use a copy for a paperweight. Sad but true.
Good for you for doing this, Shiloh. 🙂
Pitney Bowes pretty much has a monopoly, although you can acquire other brands if you search.
Million Dollar Consulting by Alan Weiss
Gilly screwed up her courage with a deep breath. She lifted her chin, determined her voice would not tremble. “Do you want sex?”
Precious & Fragile Things by Megan Hart
She barely had a handle on her own, or her quad’s, and she was supposed to be reading theirs.
Captive Heart by Anna Windsor
“No.” His voice sounded raw. “”I didn’t think putting on a condom has ever felt so erotic.”
Deadly Promises (Anthology) “Just Bad Enough” by Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianne Love
“Keep your eye on the ball and follow through. In sports and in life.”
Rules for My Unborn Son by Walker Lamond
What the Hell?
No seriously that’s the line! 🙂 I’m reading Jayne Rylon’s Night is Darkest 🙂
KittyKelly
I’ve got The Tiny Book of Tiny Stories by hitrecord.org tucked in my recliner organizer.
It has a page 56, but there’s only two lines on it. So here’s the second:
the boy slept on his closet floor, hoping to meet a monster.
“He likes to play too much for this.”
Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden
DFAEG – Jeaniene Frost
P 56 – 5th sentence
His brow arched in open dare.
Good luck!
There was a dish of scrambled eggs with ham and some good fresh bread.
“The Homeless Heiress” by Anne Herries
I am living in Qld. I was lucky enough to not be affected directly by the floods. It has been wonderful the way people have rallied around Australia, it restores ones faith in human nature.
What a wonderful thing to do, Shiloh!
Here’s my tidbit from Page 56 of SAVING GRACE by Norah Wilson:
He felt his stomach squeeze. “Is she hurt bad?”
“Hard to say. By the time I got there, they were already loading her into the bus. But she didn’t look too bad considering that she rolled that puppy like the Marlboro man rolls a cigarette. Paramedic said she’d lost consciousness, but she seemed to be coming around.”
I can’t imagine the nightmare so many Aussies are enduring right now. Thanks for this!
bat-ting n. cotton, wool, or synthetic fiber wadded into sheets
Webster’s New World Dictionary
Yes, I keep a dictionary at the desk cause I’m horrible at spelling!
Love this idea, Shiloh! <3
"Now it was leaping and hopping among the grass tussocks, striking at the two rabbits with terrible darts of its head."
Watership Down by Richard Adams
But when he was killed——–instant sainthood.
Well, in The Superhero Handbook, page 56 is a picture, so the fourth and fifth sentences from page 57 are:
However, a die-hard handful of superheroes insist on being zero-tolerance enforcers of morality, representing the law’n’order view of events. Fortunately they are a dying breed, since most of them, frustrated by ethical dilemnas, have hung up their capes to become TV evangelists.
“For a nice-size test swatch, let’s start with 34 (30+4) chains”
Stitch n Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker
“That was us!” he murmured. The men below had fired the Stormwalker’s canon. Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
http://www.luuux.com/node/2797908?blog_id=47882
There’s no evidence this smell does you good or harm (it’s mostly compounds of sulfur).
Same books as Aimee:
“He likes to play too much for this.”
Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden
Great idea Shiloh.
I am reading How To Woo A Reluctant Lady
“He couldn’t mean it. Could he?”
Pretty cool that you are supporting the flood relief.