I'm linking up with Hoarding Books to share the first line of my current read.
"Miss Brooke had that kind of beauty which seems to be thrown into relief by poor dress."
Have you read Middlemarch? I'm really struggling through it. Let me know what your reading this weekend in the comments.
Bout of Books Recap:
Middlemarch: 9 pages
Funny in Farsi: 11 pages
Flora: 59 pages
I love George Elliot! The Victorian era is my era of literature. Happy reading Jill!
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DeleteWhat a great first line! The book I'm sharing on my blog is "His Bluestocking Bride" by Sally Britton. Here, I will share the first line from Chapter 17. "Tucked up in her favorite chair by the library fire, Ellen turned the page in an interesting volume on the subject of astronomy." May you be able to fully enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteSounds good. Enjoy your book.
DeleteI had to read George Eliot in school, and it was definitely a struggle. I think it was because the author had to talk around the issues so much, so you're always trying to work out what the characters are actually saying. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI’m sharing from Formula of Deception by Carrie Stuart Parks on my blog. It's a standalone thriller, not part of her Gwen Marcey series, and it's set in Alaska - always a great start! I don't have a line to share here because I've been editing this week, not reading, and the first line might change. I'll be sharing it just as soon as I get permission from the author :)
My mom loves Carrie Stuart Parks. I'll have to try to get that one for her. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteMy first line comes from The Choice by Robert Whitlow,,,
ReplyDeleteRutland, Georgia, 1974
Sandy Lincoln nervously twirled her long blond hair around her index finger.
Happy Friday and happy reading!
Happy reading, Caryl!
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ReplyDeleteMy first lines come from a book I'm reading shortly, Living in Harmony by Mary Ellis.
The rain’s finally stopped. We’re late. I’d better get you home before your father comes looking for us carrying his squirrel rifle—thunderstorm or no.”
“Hmm,” replied Amy. John’s attempt at humor fell short of its mark.
Have a relaxing weekend and happy reading!😊
My first two lines are from An Hour Unspent by Roseanna White:
ReplyDeleteMay 11, 1915
Poplar, London, England
Barclay Pearce shouldered his way through the mob, invisible. He’d learned over the years how to blend into any crowd,and this one was no different.
I've been meaning to read this series. i'll have to get to it soon.
DeleteI think I might have this on a bookshelf somewhere, but I haven't read it. See what I'm featuring at Girl Who Reads
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DeleteI’m sharing lines from A.L. Jackson’s upcoming release More of You on my blog today. It’s a second chance romance.
ReplyDeleteHere, I’ll be sharing lines from My Kinda Forever by Lacey Black.
“It’s a Summer sister tradition that on the first Saturday of each month, the six of us get together. We take turns picking the location or activity, anything from margaritas and a movie to wine and painting classes at the small uptown gallery. One thing, though, is as certain as the sun rising over the Chesapeake Bay every morning: there will be alcohol involved. “
Happy Reading!
Sounds great! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI'm featuring my newest book by a favorite author, Early Riser by Jasper Fforde. I flipped a bit forward to page 15, so I could share a line:
ReplyDelete"There was an intake of breath. It was the mission statement of the Campaign for Real Sleep, sort of a rallying cry."
Happy Friday!
sounds good. I've never read Jasper Fjord before.
DeleteThe book I shared this week on my blog is A Changed Agent by Tracey J Lyons. Shockingly I'm not reading a book right now because I finished one last night and was gone all day today. This won't be a reading weekend for me but I'm enjoying a busy weekend with friends and family. Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a great weekend! Happy reading!
DeleteHappy Saturday! 😀
ReplyDeleteYesterday on my blog, I shared the first few lines from Monstrous Beauty by Carol E. Keen. I'm just really getting into the book, so I'll share another line from that book here:
"Tucking an errant group of hair behind her ear, Annabelle Giles planned out her morning."
Hope you have a great weekend filled with excellent reading time! 😀📚
Thank you ! Enjoy your book.
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