"We think because we have words, not the other way around." - L'Engle

[stormsinafrica]

It is that time again. It is the time for me to subjugate all of my faithful and unfaithful readers (both those who like me and those who do not) to ten first lines of the books I have lying about my room, because that is what I like to do sometimes and I can't explain it because it is just in my genes. In effect, you are all hostages. Morever,

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[allimeri]

1. A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers
2. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
3. Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
4. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
5. Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
6. The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
7. THE GREAT GATSBY by F. Scott Fitzgerald
8. ...?
9. Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
10. ...?

Time!

[stormsinafrica]

This is tres impressive. But of course I could expect nothing less from a fellow book junkie. Plus, there were only two intentionally obscure pieces on this list - incidentally, 8 and 10. These are a lot of my faves, though.

[as_silver_toccs]

I think Madeleine L'Engle changed my life. Also... why am I not asleep?

[stormsinafrica]

yes yes yes. actually, the title was inspired by my finding them again while cleaning out the library.

[slapbassboy]

i really need to start reading more.............