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 would like, 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.
We did not go for a walk on the first day of the year. The Christmas snow had melted and rain had been falling since dawn, darkening the shrubbery and muddying the grass, but that would not have stopped my aunt from dispatching us. She believed in the benefits of fresh air for children in all weather. Later, I understood, she also enjoyed the peace and quiet of our absence.I had to chuckle at these first lines. Being a mother, I know well the peace and quiet that comes when my children go outside to play for a bit. The first line made me wonder if perhaps a walk on the first of the year is a tradition, though the lines following make it sound like outings are familiar in that family at any time of year.
So how does your current read begin, and what are your thoughts so far? Please leave the link to your specific post, not just to the front page of your blog.
This one is on my wish list. I read another book by this author, so I'm eager to read this one.
ReplyDeleteWhen my kids were young, I do recall "making" them go outdoors for their own good, when what I needed was a break! lol
That's a good beginning. We had to go outdoor as kids for our own good too :-)
ReplyDeleteI've seen the cover for this book a couple of times online and been intrigued. I love the first couple of lines!
ReplyDeleteI wonder why they didn't take the walk then?
ReplyDeleteOh, what a fun opening to a book! I was smiling in agreement as I read it because I too believe that children need to be outddoors playing and learning about nature. The final line just made me laugh...I get it!...as a teacher, mother, and grandmother. Oh, sweet peace and quiet! Have to love that Auntie!
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Unfortunately, Auntie turns out to be not so nice. :(
DeleteI like the sound of this book. I wonder why the aunt was looking after the children?
ReplyDeleteI think I've got the link connection wrong again although I've typed in the correct page link code for my Book Beginnings post. Sorry!
I fixed it Linda! The .html was transposed to .hmtl so it wasn't working right. :) Thanks for linking up!
DeleteThis beginning intrigues me, so I'll keep an eye on this book.
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