by Jessica Scott | Oct 28, 2022 | #bookofthemonth, books, Uncategorized
BEFORE I FALL: CHAPTER 14 Beth We actually managed to do his work. I’m kind of amazed that we accomplished anything but somehow it happened. I head to the pharmacy and pick up my dad’s prescriptions with the money Noah pays me. I don’t let Noah drive me....
by Jessica Scott | Oct 26, 2022 | #bookofthemonth, books
BEFORE I FALL: CHAPTER 13 Beth I want this. I don’t know how to say the words, so I hope in some weird way that Noah is a mind reader. I tell him about the carrel, and the way his eyes darken makes my skin tighten and burn. He understands what I’ve...
by Jessica Scott | Oct 24, 2022 | #bookofthemonth, books, Uncategorized
BEFORE I FALL CHAPTER 12 Beth The sun is already up when I finally slide out of bed. It was a long night. I’m not sure why I called Noah last night, but I’m glad I did. I try to picture him dancing on top of a shipping container and can’t...
by Jessica Scott | Oct 21, 2022 | #bookofthemonth, books, Uncategorized
BEFORE I FALL CHAPTER 11 BethI’m trying not to cry. I’m so angry I could scream, but there is little that moves an already unsympathetic nurse like calling her names for something that is completely not her...
by Jessica Scott | Oct 19, 2022 | #bookofthemonth, books, Uncategorized
BOOK OF THE MONTH BEFORE I FALL: CHAPTER 10 Beth He leaves me at the same address as before. I’m not ready to show him the full reality of my life. Maybe that makes me a coward, but I’m enjoying the fantasy I’m building around Noah. That maybe...
by Jessica Scott | Oct 17, 2022 | #bookofthemonth, books, Uncategorized
BOOK OF THE MONTH: BEFORE I FALL: CHAPTER 9 Beth “I have to take my dad to the hospital.” There’s no point in lying to him. He’s caught me staring at my watch. I could make something up about a nervous habit but I’m not that quick...
by Jessica Scott | Oct 15, 2022 | #bookofthemonth, books, Uncategorized
BOOK OF THE MONTH: BEFORE I FALL: CHAPTER 8 Beth I won’t say that kissing Noah is a mistake. It is a breath of something beautiful in the dark fatigue of my life. I love the feel of his mouth on mine, his taste. He’s spicy, like cinnamon mixed with...
by Jessica Scott | Oct 13, 2022 | #bookofthemonth, books, Uncategorized
BOOK OF THE MONTH: BEFORE I FALL: CHAPTER 8 Beth I leave the classroom as soon as possible. I have to get away. The air is crushing me. The ethics class has fired me up and not in a good way. I was already wound up from the phone calls this morning, and arguing...
by Jessica Scott | Oct 11, 2022 | #bookofthemonth, books, Uncategorized
BOOK OF THE MONTH: BEFORE I FALL: CHAPTER 6 Beth “No, I’m sorry, that’s not acceptable.” My voice is shrill. Almost breaking. “You can’t do this. He’s out of medication. He’s in pain.” “Miss, I’m...
by Jessica Scott | Oct 9, 2022 | #bookofthemonth, books, Uncategorized
BOOK OF THE MONTH: BEFORE I FALL CHAPTER 5 Beth I wait until Noah pulls away then jogged off the steps and down the street toward my house. I haven’t been too far off with the address I gave him. It belonged to a little old lady who was recently put into a home....
