How to participate: Share the first line (or two) of the book you are currently reading on your blog or in the comments. Include the title and the author so we know what you're reading. Then, if you feel so moved, let us know what your first impressions were based on that first line, and let us know if you liked or did not like the sentence. The link-up will be at A Few More Pages every Friday and will be open for the entire week.
Thanks to Becky at Page Turners for starting this meme and to Rose City Reader for inspiring it!
Gideon Gibson rode alone through the perpetual twilight of the woods on a Sunday. In the thick forests of the South Carolina backcountry, light hit the ground scattered and split, filtered through leaves and pine needles as through a cathedral's stained glass.
Not bad for the beginning of a nonfiction book! In fact, I thought the beginning was quite picturesque. Something that I'm liking about this book so far is that it isn't as dry as some nonfiction can be. I'm a little over a third of the way in, and it's been quite interesting.
So, what is the first line of your current read, and how did you like it? Please leave the link to your specific post, not just to the front page of your blog.
Hi Katy,
ReplyDeleteI love the look of your book this week, like you say, it doesn't look like your typical non-fiction book.
Loved the first couple of lines and checked out the full synopsis.
This is definitely one I would consider and I am not that keen on non-fiction as a rule.
The whole concept is totally absorbing and something I could read with genuine interest.
Thanks for sharing and hosting and look forward to your review.
Yvonne
The beginning doesn't sound like non-fiction either. Interesting!
ReplyDeleteThat looks interesting, and the beginning was very beautiful. I'm glad it's a good read.
ReplyDeleteKaty, we have a lot in common this week! I love your beginning, and am excited about mine, too - another nonfiction that reads well. Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteHi Katy,
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting book. Very descriptive. Have a great day!
Sherrie
Just Books
That's an excellent beginning for a nonfiction book! Very nice description.
ReplyDeleteI'm really curious to know what you think of this book! That does sound like an interesting start to a nonfiction book. I've still trying to decide if this book is for me.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting everyone! :D
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