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"Nobody stays forever." (LAST NIGHT IN MONTREAL, by Emily St John Mandel) --Jen from Quebec :0)
I'd carry on reading that one Anne. The one in yours Jennifer though isn't long enough to give me anything to go on. But I'd read on to see if the next few sentences grabbed me perhaps.
Sarah wrote: "I'd carry on reading that one Anne. The one in yours Jennifer though isn't long enough to give me anything to go on. But I'd read on to see if the next few sentences grabbed me perhaps."Sarah, I've devoured 100 pages and I'm loving it. After I read the chapter, I was like "Oh no she didn't!" (meaning Slaughter) I give kudos to her. She really has a dark, delicious imagination :)
Lisa and Anerlee's books both sound intriguing. I would keep reading.
One I started this weekend on audio: "Now that I've found a way to fly, which way should I go into the night? My wings aren't white or feathered; they're green, made of green silk, which shudders in the wind and bends when I move - first in a circle, then in a line, finally in a shape of my own invention. The black behind me doesn't worry me; neither do the stars ahead."
Matched
And the paperback I started over the weekend:"Archie Sheridan had a paper birthday hat on his head and six bullets in his front pocket."
Let Me Go
I have Anne's book, Pretty Girls, so will be reading it.Here is the link to Jennifer's book, Last Night in Montreal. I agree that the first sentence isn't enough to whet one's whistle, but the book blurb sounds interesting, so I've added it to my wishlist. I'll be really interested in your comments when you finish, Jennifer.
KimeyDianne, Matched keeps crossing my radar. It seems to be offered on Kindle deals quite frequently. The first sentence makes me think of paranormal-romance and YA. I'll be interested in how you rate it.
I read Matched and thought it was good. I originally planned to read the rest of the series but it doesn't call to me anymore. It is a typical YA dystopian book. But I like that opening few setences!
I started Royal Assassin
by Robin Hobb, Book #2 of the Farseer Trilogy. As with the previous book, each chapter begins with excerpts of the world's history so I will write down a couple of lines from that and a couple of lines from the actual first person narrative."Why is it forbidden to write down specific knowledge of the magics? Perhaps because we all fear that such knowledge would fall into the hands of one not worthy to use it".
"I pause to clean my pen. My writing wanders from spidery to blobbish on this poor paper. But I will not use good parchment for these words; not yet. I am not sure they should be written".
Lisa wrote: "I pause to clean my pen. My writing wanders from spidery to blobbish on this poor paper. But I will not use good parchment for these words; not yet. I am not sure they should be written"I think it's amazing how just a few words can conjure up a whole scenario in my mind...
Janice wrote: "I have Anne's book, Pretty Girls, so will be reading it.Here is the link to Jennifer's book, Last Night in Montreal. I agree that the first sentence isn't enough to..."
Having read about 2/3 of Matched then going back to write down those first sentences, I can honestly say that the quote above isn't truly representative of the book. It isn't the magical/fantasy book like that makes it sound. The next paragraph explains that it was all a day dream. But the poetic sound the words have are actually quite fitting with the book, but you'd have to read it to understand why.
It is definitely YA, but nothing paranormal.
I agree. Great start to that book Lisa. I really need to get back to that series at some point.
Sarah wrote: "I read Matched and thought it was good. I originally planned to read the rest of the series but it doesn't call to me anymore. It is a typical YA dystopian book. But I like that opening few setences!"I read it too, and the opening lines kept me wanting more - although, I thought the beginning was slow. It was an intriguing story. I thought the second book was good, but a lot was happening that I did not understand. It was hard to fathom what was going on, until I re-read it. I had to re-read it, because three years between book two and book three was way too long. I liked it, but did not love it (the trilogy). It had a decent ending, for a dystopian story.
I would read Anne's book but maybe not Jennifer's.
I have tried to get into the Robin Hobb books, but I cannot seem to get interested. I have the same problem with Tad Williams' books. I think it is a mood thing for me.
Lisa wrote: "I started Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb, Book #2 of the Farseer Trilogy. As with the previous book, each chapter begins with excerp..."Oh! This really appeals to me. But, I would want to make sure I enjoy book 1 first.
The first couple of sentences of Lisa's read sound intriguing although I don't read much fantasy...
I started
by Lucinda Riley for the yearly challenge and the very first line hooked me."I will always remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I heard that my father had died."
That sentence makes me curious and also makes me want to read on, but I've read a Lucinda Riley book once and it's one of the worst books I ever read, so I wouldn't pick it up after all ;-)
Peggy wrote: "That sentence makes me curious and also makes me want to read on, but I've read a Lucinda Riley book once and it's one of the worst books I ever read, so I wouldn't pick it up after all ;-)"Oh no! But I'm intrigued with this one, Peggy. She says the novel is loosely based on the on the mythology of the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades, the well-known constellation next to the famous belt of Orion.
I'm 40 pages in and so far, so good :)
This one might be much better! I hope it stays this good for you :)
Peggy, The Seven Sisters was very enjoyable. And I've started
by Dana Stabenow"“HI, JOHN. Here she is.”
The man on the couch met Mutt’s yellow eyes and his ruddy face lost color. “Jesus H. Christ on a crutch.”
That's an enthusiastic start to a story, Anne. *chuckles* I'll be starting the first book in that series in the next little while. It's made it's way to the top of the list.
"They said I must die. They said that I stole the breathe from men, and now they must steal mine."
*breath stupid autocorrect
Janice wrote: "That's an enthusiastic start to a story, Anne. *chuckles* I'll be starting the first book in that series in the next little while. It's made it's way to the top of the list."Janice, Kate Shugart is an amazing character. The books have humour in them and the descriptions of Alaska are amazing. I really do love the series.
Rusalka wrote: ""They said I must die. They said that I stole the breathe from men, and now they must steal mine.""What book is that.... oh, I know. Burial Rites
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Funny, Janice! I said the same thing when I read Rusalka's post.
I was thinking yours sounds very intriguing Rusalka, and then I saw that it's Burial Rites. That first line really fits the whole book very well.
Cherie wrote: "Funny, Janice! I said the same thing when I read Rusalka's post."I might not have known if she hadn't been polling the group for the books she should take on holiday.
From The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet 
"Miss Kawasemi", Orito kneels on a stale and sticky Futon. "Can you hear me?"
In the Rice paddy beyond the garden, a cacophony of frogs detonate.
Great first line for Burial Rites.Looking forward to starting Thousand Autumns.
KimeyDiann wrote: "jaxnsmom wrote: "I can see my opinion being affected by knowing the author, so those make it hard. I would be inclined to read Robin Hobbs automatically and I know Jacky Faber will be adventurous...."
Sorry I missed your post. The book is Drizzled with Death - it's a cozy mystery. I liked it a lot.
Sarah wrote: "Janice wrote: "Ahhh - j'mom ever the tease. Aren't we to link to title and cover? "I didn't even noticed the lack of book names/links until Kimey asked what it was called. lol."
Yes, then you were more reliant on the sentence without any hints.
From my current book:"I don't need a goddamned babysitter."
From across a desk covered in reports and folders - any number of which were probably about me - Captain Hamilton shot me a look I'd seen way too many times. Narrow eyes, tight lips, tilted head. The "I've had enough of your shit" look.
Janice wrote: "From The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet "Miss Kawasemi", Orito kneels on a stale and sticky Futon. "Can you hear me?"
..."
Sounds interesting, but also like it's going to be a book that requires full attention when reading.
I was wondering how many of you who recommended it wouldrecognise it
Rusalka wrote: "I was wondering how many of you who recommended it wouldrecognise it"
It's one of those books you don't forget quickly.
jaxnsmom wrote: "From my current book:"I don't need a goddamned babysitter."
From across a desk covered in reports and folders - any number of which were probably about me - Captain Hamilton shot me a look I'd se..."
And teasing again! Please could you link the book in with the first lines to make it easier reading for everyone.
Peggy wrote: "Sounds interesting, but also like it's going to be a book that requires full attention when reading. ."I think you might be right. Although you might fair better than us as there are a lot of Dutch names and words in the book.
I started
"We came on the wind of the carnival. A warm wind for February, laden with the hot greasy scents of frying pancakes and sausages and powdery-sweet waffles cooked on the hot plate right there by the roadside, with the confetti sleeting down collars and cuffs and rolling in the gutters like an idiot antidote to winter."
You are all making me want to read Burial Rites. Its already on my TBR, but I don't own it. Perhaps I should use my next audible credits for it?
jaxnsmom wrote: "Sorry I missed your post. The book is Drizzled with Death - it's a cozy mystery. I liked it a lot..."Just looking at that cover and then reading the synopsis is making my mouth water. Now I want pancakes!
KimeyDiann wrote: "You are all making me want to read Burial Rites. Its already on my TBR, but I don't own it. Perhaps I should use my next audible credits for it?"I would recommend that. :)
Noted. I'll add it to my audible wish list so I don't forget when my next credit comes available.
Matters of DoubtSometimes, when I’m working in my office, the sound of traffic out on Pacific Highway reminds me of a river. I close my eyes and there I am, hip deep in the current, casting my fly rod as ravenous trout and steelhead rise around me.
Lilisa, your book's first sentence comforts me. I'm not alone in getting distracted easily when I should be working.
Janice wrote: "Lilisa, your book's first sentence comforts me. I'm not alone in getting distracted easily when I should be working.":-) Janice. BTW, it's the first in the series, lol!
The book blurb does sound interesting. Are you liking it so far?
Age of Swords
"Are we safe?" Persephone shouted up at the oak.
Magdo was the oldest tree in the forest, massive and majestic. Standing before her was like staring at an ocean or mountain; each made Persephone feel small.
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And the opening lines from the Prologue:
"When you first disappeared, your mother warned me that finding out exactly what had happened to you would be worse than never knowing. We argued about this constantly because arguing was the only thing that held us together at the time."