Grab the book nearest you. Right now.
Turn to page 56.
Find the fifth sentence.
Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog or (if you do not have your own blog) in the comments section of this blog. Post a link along with your post back to this blog.
Book Beginnings on Friday is a meme hosted by A Few More Pages. Anyone can participate; just share the opening sentence, or two, of your current read, making sure that you include the title and author so others know what you're reading.
The ornate script on the board twisted in the candlelight, making the letters and numbers dance in my head. They were jumbled and indistinct, like alphabet soup.
Friday 56:
We watched as two of them vied on opposite ends of the lot for the same space; one of the waiting vehicles, a black Mercedes sedan, squealed its tires as the driver propelled it forward into the spot, cutting off the other car, a blue Focus.
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
7 comments:
I really like the beginning...the imagery is lovely. And on page 56, we glimpse some action. Thanks for sharing. I've been wanting to read this one.
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Love the imagery in the beginning!
Here's my Friday: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2011/10/friday-memes_28.html
I really want to read this one.
The beginning is very intriguing and makes me want to read on. I really like the cover on this book.
Sounds like a love-hate thing. And I love the cover!
here's mine:
http://guiltlessreading.blogspot.com/2011/10/early-halloween-friday-56.html
i like the first lines the best! A clear image of something being indistinct. :)
I like that beginning, and I'm loving the cover.
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