Write the author's name and the name of the book, story, or poem. Now, open the book and write the first sentence you see!
Inspired by one of I Bite's old questions. :-)
For me it's gonna be...John Keats' "Endymion" from Book I
A thing of beauty is a joy for ever:
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; but still will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
2007-08-13 06:30:52 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
George Orwell, Animal Farm.
Mr. Jones, of the manor farm, had locked the hen-houses for the night, but was too drunk to remember to shut the popholes.
2007-08-13 06:35:54 · answer #1 · answered by Starr 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Field Guide to Western Birds. By Roger Tory Peterson.
First sentence:
Roger Tory Peterson is the worlds most celebrated naturalist and has done more to increase environmental awareness than anyone else in the twentieth century.
2007-08-13 06:54:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Okay the closet book to me is not a really good book but here it goes!
J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and th Chamber of Secrets!
"Not for the first time, an argument had broken out over breakfast at number four, Privet Drive.
Nice Question!
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2007-08-13 06:36:04 · answer #3 · answered by Song 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Webster Dictionary.
2007-08-13 06:35:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Usual Rules by Joyce Maynard
Its difficult in times like these: ideals, dreams, and cherished hopes rise whithin us, only to be crushed by grim reality
2007-08-13 06:39:09 · answer #5 · answered by namratha s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kevin J. Dunne - author
Dunne on Depositions on California - title
The deposition is only one of a number of discovery devises that allow a party to move a case from beginning to end.
2007-08-13 06:36:01 · answer #6 · answered by WildOne 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Pearl, by John Steinbeck.
"And Juan Tomas, who squatted on Kino's right hand because he was his brother, asked,What will you do now that you have become a rich man?"
Yeah.They made us read this book in school...I forgot to return it...4 years ago.
2007-08-13 06:39:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Seab McMullen "Glass Dragons" is the book... "Did she not understand that we were offering her the chance to become a goddess?" is the first sentence that poped out of the book upon opening it.... Good question a star for you.
2007-08-13 06:35:56 · answer #8 · answered by shadowsthathunt 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good Service Is Not Good Enough Anymore by Suzanne Pendley.
A program on creating a competitive advantage by treating your customers better than the competition does.
(You wouldn't guess I am at work, huh?) lol
2007-08-13 09:01:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-08-13 06:36:24 · answer #10 · answered by Scotlyn 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋