The Cows (Don’t follow the herd) by Dawn O’Porter Opening sentence: ‘Cow: A fully grown…
Category: Fiction
The Dark Circle by Linda Grant Opening sentence: “London.” I found the jovial orange, abstract…
The Power by Naomi Alderman I heard about this book through Instagram. I have a…
Caraval by Stephanie Garber Opening sentence: “It took seven years to get the letter right.”…
The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel Opening sentence: “The first time I saw Roanoke was…
Opening sentence: ‘I am a doctor.’ Dr. Marc Schlosser is an intriguingly complex character. He has…
Holding by Graham Norton Opening sentence: “It was widely accepted by the residents of Duneen…
Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan Opening sentence: “Lost in the shadows of the…
White Teeth by Zadie Smith Opening sentence: “Early in the morning, late in the century,…
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