Currently Reading First Lines

[Janice, Moderator]

Margo wrote: ""I know that some of you listening to this are convinced humans are a myth but I'm here to state that they do actually exist." The Humans"

Sold! Added. :)

[Janice, Moderator]

Into the Fire


"Flying at high speeds through a forest is less dangerous than it looks. At least, that's what I told myself the few times I opened my eyes."

Time for a smexy vampire story.

[Lilisa]

Surprised how many folks are interested in the first lines of The Leavers :-) haven't made much progress, only 30 pages or so as I've been v. busy but so far enjoying it...

[Lilisa]

For those of you who were intrigued by The Leavers's first few lines, it's well worth the read. It has a lot going for it - POC, immigrant, growing up, finding oneself, family, community, life in the U.S. - a lot, but well done. I enjoyed it - 4 stars.

[Janice, Moderator]

Clean Sweep


"Brutus was dead. His body lay under an oak on the Henderson's lawn."

[Margo]

Janice wrote: "Clean Sweep


"Brutus was dead. His body lay under an oak on the Henderson's lawn.""

short, clear sentences - i like it.

[Lisa]

I just remembered that I didn't post the opening lines to the book I started a few days ago, so here they are:
Katherine by Anya Seton
"In the tender green time of April, Katherine set forth at last upon her journey with the two nuns and the royal messenger.
The invisible sun had scarcely risen as they quitted the little convent of Sheppey, and guiding the horses westward towards the Kentish mainland, rode gingerly down the steep hill".

This book has been amazing so far and if it continues in the same vein, it could well be one of my favourite reads of the year.

[Janice, Moderator]

Katherine sounds interesting, Lisa, and one that appeals to me. Added.

Margo, the short, clear sentences are a refreshing change to some of the run-on sentences I've encountered lately. I'm really enjoying this book.

[Mariab]

“Every passing hour brings the Solar System forty-three thousand miles closer to Globular Cluster M13 in Hercules — and still there are some misfits who insist that there is no such thing as progress.”

The Sirens of Titan

[Janice, Moderator]

Ha! It sounds ominous rather than making progress.

[Margo]

Mariab wrote: "“Every passing hour brings the Solar System forty-three thousand miles closer to Globular Cluster M13 in Hercules — and still there are some misfits who insist that there is no such thing as progre..."

Oh, that appeals to me Mariab!

[Sarah]

It appealed to me until I clicked on the link and saw it was Vonnegut. I didn't get on with the last book I read by him.

I'm intrigued by yours Janice too.

[Janice, Moderator]

Sarah wrote: "It appealed to me until I clicked on the link and saw it was Vonnegut. I didn't get on with the last book I read by him.

I'm intrigued by yours Janice too."

It was a quick and fun read, perfect for a toppler. It's a different take on the whole Paranormal Fantasy. I'll read more of the series.

[Jake]

"I clasp the flask between my hands even though the warmth from the tea has long since leached into the frozen air."

Catching Fire

[Janice, Moderator]

I really enjoyed that series, Jake. I hope you like it.

[Jake]

Yes I am enjoying it a lot , thanks Janice

[Mariab]

Jake wrote: "Yes I am enjoying it a lot , thanks Janice"

I would recommend Battle Royale, if you enjoyed that serie. It's the original japanese book (or at least the basic story is very similar), I must warn you, though, is not for the soft hearted

[Jake]

I’ll have to try it out, I like books that make me emotional, that’s when you know it’s a good book.

[Anne (Booklady)]

"Last night I dreamed I went to Manderley again."

The iconic 1st line to

[Margo]

Anne (Booklady) wrote: ""Last night I dreamed I went to Manderley again."

The iconic 1st line to "

Love that line and that book!

[Margo]

Soo- you'll cut my head off? I raised an eyebrow at the sales critter - I was baiting him. I knew it, he know it and he knew I knew it!

We Are Legion - We Are Bob

Ok it's more than a line but what a great opening!

[Sarah]

Sounds good Margo. I have it on my wishlist already. Let me know what you think.

[Margo]

Will do! I'm loving it so far.

[Janice, Moderator]

Added, Margo!

I'm beginning to think this thread is dangerous.

[Janice, Moderator]

The Android's Dream


"Dirk Moeller didn't know if he could fart his way into a major diplomatic incident. But he was ready to find out. "

[Sarah]

I agree Janice.

Love that line Janice. I need to read that.

[Cherie]

Sarah wrote: "I agree Janice.

Love that line Janice. I need to read that."

I really enjoyed that one, Sarah.

[Mariab]

Janice wrote: "The Android's Dream


"Dirk Moeller didn't know if he could fart his way into a major diplomatic incident. But he was ready to find out. ""

Cherie wrote: "Sarah wrote: "I agree Janice.

Love that line Janice. I need to read that."

I really enjoyed that one, Sarah."

Me too

[Mariab]

Sarah wrote: "It appealed to me until I clicked on the link and saw it was Vonnegut. I didn't get on with the last book I read by him."
It's a Vonnegut book through and through. If you aren't a fan of his style, I would not recommend it to you

[Janice, Moderator]

Scalzi has found his way to my favourite author list. I need to check if I've officially added him. There are lots of chuckles in this book.

[Kristie, Moderator]

That one's funny, Janice. I may have to add it to my TBR too.

[Sarah]

Thanks Mariab. Noted.

[Margo]

Janice wrote: "The Android's Dream


"Dirk Moeller didn't know if he could fart his way into a major diplomatic incident. But he was ready to find out. ""

I own that one Janice - thank you for prompting me to read it. I love Scalzis humour.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Another sold for the Scalzi. Lexx has that one on the shelf.

[Sandra, Moderator]

"My name is Kathy H. I'm thirty-one years old, and I've been a carer now for over eleven years."

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Sandra wrote: ""My name is Kathy H. I'm thirty-one years old, and I've been a carer now for over eleven years."

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro "

Hope you enjoy this one!

[Margo]

Sandra wrote: ""My name is Kathy H. I'm thirty-one years old, and I've been a carer now for over eleven years."

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro "

I'm going to read that this week too!

[Sandra, Moderator]

It's been in my TBR for ages, Margo. And now is the right moment, doesn't it?

[Sandra, Moderator]

Thank you, Rus. I saw you rated it 4 stars.

[Margo]

I bet you all know this one:

"There was a hand in the darkness and it held a knife."

(view spoiler)[The Graveyard Book (hide spoiler)]

[Janice, Moderator]

I had to peek at the spoiler Margo, and I should have known that first line. It was a while ago that I read it. Enjoy.

[Sandra, Moderator]

Margo wrote: "There was a hand in the darkness and it held a knife."

Only 12 words, and I am already SO engaged. Great start.

[Janice, Moderator]

Gray Wolf Island


"It's no secret that someone else has to die."

[Sarah]

I like the sound of both of those Margo and Janice.

[Margo]

Janice wrote: "Gray Wolf Island


"It's no secret that someone else has to die.""

Now thats enticing!

[Janice, Moderator]

I'm enjoying it so far, Margo, even though it seems to be quite "YA".

[Lisa]

I'm currently reading The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
"The new doctor took her by surprise. Not that there was anything unusual in his arrival - doctors came and went often enough. But this one was young. New to the profession, as well as the place. There was a brightness to him that made her eyes ache."

[Janice, Moderator]

I'm intrigued, Lisa. That sounds a bit at odds with the book blurb.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Wonder Woman: Warbringer

"You do not enter a race to lose.

Diana bounced lightly on her toes at the starting line, her calfs taut as bowstrings, her mother's words reverberating in her ears."

[Kristie, Moderator]

Beartown

"Late one evening toward the end of March, a teenager picked up a double-barreled shotgun, walked into the forest, put the gun to someone else's forehead, and pulled the trigger."