First Line Friday is brought to you by Hoarding Books. Playing along is easy: open the book nearest you and share the first line. Then check out the link to see the other first lines posted this week.
"The sheriff once told me this part of Oklahoma was haunted, that once you're a part of it, you can't ever leave."
I can't even begin to imagine the utter heartbreak for these families, watching the complete negligence by those tasked with solving the murders. I'm over halfway done and the book is absolutely infuriating.
Leave a comment and let me know what you think, and leave a link to your FLF so I can stop by to see what you've posted this week.
Happy Reading!
Sarah
Happy Friday!!
ReplyDeleteOver on my blog I am sharing the first line from My Dear Miss Dupre by Grace Hitchcock.
"Willow Dupre twirled on the ice, spreading her arms and guiding her body around the other skaters on the frozen lake of Central Park."
https://www.musingsofasassybookishmama.com/2021/03/first-line-friday-my-dear-miss-dupre-by.html
Have a lovely weekend! 📚❤
Thanks for sharing your line, happy reading!
DeleteHappy Friday! Today, I'm sharing the first lines from The Piano Teacher by Kristie Self. "The darkness lay heavy that night, unbroken by any slivers of moonlight."
ReplyDeletehttps://moments-of-beauty.blogspot.com/2021/03/first-line-fridays-piano-teacher-by.html
Happy reading, thanks for sharing your line!
Delete"When he was nearly thirteen my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow. When it healed, and Jem's fears of never being able to play football were assuaged, he was seldom self-conscious about his injury."
ReplyDeleteTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Funny how I already knew what book you were quoting after only reading the first five words. This book is so near and dear to my heart; a true masterpiece.
DeleteI can just imagine your reaction to Scout's 1st Grade 'teacher'.... Saying Atticus shouldn't read to her & saying that they don't write until 3rd Grade! What a *great* school!!
DeleteI was appalled then as a soon-to-be sixth grader and I am still appalled!! lol
DeleteThat's certainly a first sentence that would entice one to read further to find out more about that haunted place.
ReplyDeleteIt ended up being a really complex, tragic story but the author is insufferable and injected herself into the story. The families deserve way better!
Delete"I come from a country that was created at midnight. When I almost died it was just after midday."
ReplyDeleteI Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai
I still have this on my TBR!
DeleteHappy Saturday! Hope your weekend is going well. 😀
ReplyDeleteOn my blog, I'm sharing from The Reluctant Rival by Mesu Andrews:https://christianfictiongirl.blog/2021/03/19/first-line-friday-176/. It's a great book! Currently, I'm reading A Dark Beauty by Clarissa Kae, so I'll share from there.
"He squared his stance. Unabashed, he looked her over from her crown to her toes."
It has been lovely, lots of reading. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteMy first line comes from My Dear Miss Dupré by Grace Hitchcock:
ReplyDeleteNew York City, New Year’s Eve 1882
Willow Dupré twirled on the ice, spreading her arms and guiding her body around the other skaters on the frozen lake of Central Park.
I have seen this one on a couple blogs, it must be good. Happy Reading!
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