Every book, every volume you see here, has a soul. The soul of the person who wrote it and of those who read it and lived and dreamed with it. Every time a book changes hands, every time someone runs his eyes down its pages, its spirit grows and strengthens. ~The Shadow of the Wind

1/17/12

First Chapter - First Paragraph: The Hangman's Daughter

If you've read my last couple of blog posts you will probably realize I'm in a slump with not-so-great books. . .I finally went to my "To Be Read" bookshelves and pulled one down that I'm thinking is going to be a winner - if the first paragraph is any indication.  What do you think?

Schongau
October 12, A.D. 1624

OCTOBER 12 WAS A GOOD DAY FOR A KILLING. IT had rained all week, but on this Friday, after the church fair, our good Lord was in a kindlier mood. Though autumn had already come, the sun was shiining brightly on that part of Bavaria they call the Pfaffenwinkel--the priests' corner--and merry noise and laughter could be heard from the town. Drums rumbled, cymbals clanged, and somewhere a fiddle was playing. The aroma of deep-fried doughnuts and roasted meat drifted down to the foul-smelling tanners' quarter. Yes, it was going to be lovely execution.



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What great books are you reading this week?



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13 novel reactions:

  1. Oh, I would totally read this, and now I am curious to see if my library has it! Great teaser today!

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    1. Thanks Heather! I hope to have my review up by this weekend...I'm so ready for a fantastic thriller!

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  2. I'd keep reading, too.... curious to see what happens.

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  3. That does sound more promising!

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  4. I think I'd need to read a bit more before deciding if this book was for me. I loved the writing up until the last sentence. However, I'm glad to hear this book is bringing you out of your slump.

    My first paragraph is here: Quirky Girls Read

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    1. Thanks Margot! It's a really cool concept - the story is about the actual hangman's daughter!

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  5. Oh my, I would keep reading. I am going to check and see if my library has this one.

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    1. ah, let me know! I'd love to read it along "with" you! and if not, I'll be happy to send you this copy when i'm done

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  6. Oh my, this does make me curious for more. Thanks for joining in Stacy and enjoy this read.

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    1. Thanks Diane! It's been a great book so far today!

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  7. Whoa Southern fried murder! That caught my attention.

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