I’ve seen few books consistently recommended so highly. The House on Foster Hill, which recently earned two Christie Awards for Jamie Jo Wright, is one of them.
The House on Foster Hill
by Jamie Jo Wright
Death had a way of creeping up on a soul, and Ivy Thorpe was determined that when it visited her, she would not be surprised.
This line sets the tone of the book from the outset with “death” and “creeping.” Even the name “Ivy” reinforces the creeping. The use of the word “soul” rather than “person” or something else neutral speaks to something otherworldly or supernatural. And we know that Ivy has contemplated death – it will not take her by surprise.
What’s the first line of the book you’re reading? Or the book nearest to you?
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Happy Friday! My first line is from “This Courageous Journey” by Misty M. Beller:
“Today, we left the train – forever, if my aching limbs could decide the matter.”
A bit of humor in that one! And the first line already speaks to the title.
Hi! Happy Friday.
I shared the first couple of lines from my current read, Outrun the Wind by Elizabeth Tammi. I have only started it today and am just on the second chapter, so I will share the first few lines from chapter 2 here instead.
Kahina
The girl’s braid hasn’t fallen out in three days. Her hair is sunlight incarnate, and the strand weave together in a smooth and seamless pattern that leaves me sick with wonder. I wish I could speak to her. I wonder if her voice is rough or soft.
Hope you enjoy that. Happy weekend! 😀
Thanks for stopping by! That is definitely not a braid I make in my daughter’s hair. They fall apart by dinner time! LOL
Happy Friday. 😃
Today on my blog, I am sharing the first line from Gone Too Soon my Melody Carlson. So far, I am enjoying the book. I’m just starting chapter 4 in Gone Too Soon, so I will share it’s first line here.
“I don’t think anyone observed me sneak out the backdoor.”
Hope you have an excellent weekend! 📚💜
Thanks, Nicole!I’ve seen Melody Carlson’s name dozens of times, but I have yet to read one of her books. I need to give one a try!
Happy Friday! On my blog this week I shared the first line of Searching for You by Jody Hedlund but it’s also my current read so I’ll share the first line from my current chapter (8) here: ” Sophie stretched and yawned, relishing the scent of bacon and coffee and something sweet.” I’m good for the bacon but I have to admit I don’t like coffee OR the smell of it (yes, I know I’m the odd-ball lol). Hope you have a great weekend!
I don’t like coffee either – blecch! But I do like the smell – usually. I enjoy Jody Hedlund’s books, but I haven’t read that one yet!
On my blog I’m featuring A Tale of Two Hearts: Book 2 in Once Upon a Time Dickens Christmas by Michelle Griep. I’m currently reading A Holiday by Gaslight by Mimi Matthews. Since I’m on Chapter Two, I will share the first line from this chapter. “You told him what?” Have a wonderful rest of your weekend!
I loved A Holiday by Gaslight! One of my favorite Christmas romances this season.