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"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies," said Jojen. "The man who never reads lives only one." - George R.R. Martin, A Dance With Dragons
Friday, February 5, 2016
First Lines Friday...
I could have taken the 7:50, or even the 8:53. It’s Monday. Mondays are dead quiet at work. It’s just that I couldn’t take it anymore. What was I thinking, staying Sunday night. I don’t know what came over me. Two days are more than enough.
… The 6:41 to Paris by Jean-Philippe Blondel
I've been toying with buying this book. It's gotten some great press. But do these first lines make you want to read more?!
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First Lines Friday,
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The 6:41 to Paris
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2 comments:
Yes! I like the uncertainty in the voice, seems realistic and believable to me!
Hi Jillian!
Yes, I thought the sentiments had a certain truth to them. I just picked this up and can't wait to dive in.
Thanks for stopping by!
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