Where Is Your Bookmark: A Peek Into The Keeper and Other Friday Fun

A weekly meme where readers share the first sentence of the book they are reading and say what they think. Hosted by the amazing Gillion Dumas of Rose City Reader.

The darkness comes upon us quickly, I just know it's a sign. [opening of The Keeper]

This sounds ominous!

A weekly meme in which readers share a random sentence or two from page 56 or 56% of the book they are reading. Our wonderful host Freda of Freda's Voice is on a break, and Anne of My Head is Full of Books  has stepped in to host! 

I blink and stare at the letter that trembles in my unsteady hand. 

Youngblood! Long line of Guardians! The Keeper! 

Every word, every  phrase, every sentence spelled out in that strange letter sends a chill down my spine, and for a moment I can't breathe. I close my eyes, and when I open them I read the letter again. Only this time, other words jump out at me, spitting their poison at my eyes like cobras. 

Do you belong? Are you worthy? I'm watching you! 

Watching? 

Me? 

Why?  [excerpt from page 51-52 of The Keeper]  

I have so many questions! I am sure 12 year old James does too. What does the letter mean? Who is it from? Why are they watching James? What do they want from him?  

One of my goals this year is to read books my daughter recommends to me. She's been hesitant to do so because she is afraid I won't like her choices, and so it was a surprise when, out of the blue, she pulled The Keeper off the bookshelf and told me I needed to read it. She said it is one of the scariest books she has read, although assured me it wasn't too scary. Mouse read it about a year ago and it is one of her favorite books. Of course I didn't hesitate to start reading!

The Keeper by Guadalupe Garcia McCall

Inspired by the true story of the "Westfield Watcher.”

The first letter turns up on his desk. The second is stuck between the spokes of his bike. The third flies through the kitchen window.

And they are all addressed to James from someone called the Keeper.

Moving from Texas to Oregon was a bad idea. No sooner have James and his family arrived in their “perfect” new town than he starts getting mysterious and sinister letters from someone called the Keeper. Someone who claims to be watching him. Someone who is looking for “young blood.” James and his sister, Ava, are obviously in danger. But the problem with making a fuss about moving and having a history of playing practical jokes is that no one believes James—not even his parents.

Now James and Ava need to figure out who is sending the letters before they become the next victims in their neighborhood’s long history of missing children. Because one thing is clear: uncovering the truth about the Keeper is the only thing that will keep them alive. [Goodreads Summary]

Does this sound like something you would enjoy? If you have read it, what did you think?

Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. It is hosted by Linda Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell and Jen from That’s What I’m Talking About. Join in by answering this week's question in the comments or on your own blog.

What outdoor activities do you like to do in the spring/summer?

I am not much of an outdoor person, but I do enjoy taking walks and sitting on my patio to read when the weather is nice. I missed out on going to the L.A. Times Festival of Books this year, but I love browsing the outdoor booths and meeting authors when I am able. In the summer, I like to go camping (more like glamping) in the mountains in the summer when we can get away from work. Mostly in the summer, I like too stay indoors with the air conditioner on. Summers here can get hot.  

What outdoor activities do you like to do in the spring and summer? 

Every Friday Coffee Addicted Writer from Coffee Addicted Writer poses a question which participants respond on their own blogs within the week (Friday through Thursday). They then share their links at the main site and visit other participants blogs.

Summer often means more time for reading. Do you have a list of books you're eager to start reading during June's warm days? (submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer) 

While my daughter gets the summer off, I do not, and so there really isn't an increase in my reading time this time of year--or with any of the seasons in particular. My reading time is more dependent on what activities we have going on. I am terrible at making and sticking to reading lists, as much as I enjoy making them. I think of them more as possibilities than a check list to get through. The only exception is committing to read the winner of my monthly TBR List poll. If you want to help me select the next book I read for this month, please vote in my TBR List Poll, which closes this weekend.

Last week, I posted some of the books I am considering reading this summer. Here are a few more that didn't make that list, but perhaps I will pick one or two up before the month is out: 

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma Kun, Vol. 1  by Osamu Nishi

The Ballad of Jacquotte Delahaye  by Briony Cameron

A Plague of Mercies A Plague of Mercies by Adam Pelzman

The Framed Women of Ardemore by Brandy Schillace

The Untold Story  (Invisible Library #8) by Genevieve Cogman

There would have been more but I remembered the question specified June. 

Have you read any of these books? If so, what did you think? Do any of them appeal to you? What books are you looking forward to reading this month whether you are trying to keep warm this winter in the Southern Hemisphere or cool this summer in the Northern half?

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Be sure and tell me what you are reading!

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