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"Midway upon the journey of our life

I found myself within a forest dark,

For the straightforward pathway had been lost."

 

The Divine Comedy (The Inferno)- Dante Alighieri

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There was once a young man who wished to gain his Heart's Desire.

 

Stardust by Neil Gaiman :D

 

Ohh let me know if it's good ... I'd like to read some more Gaiman.

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The hottest day of the summer so far was drawing to a close and a drowsy silence lay over the large, square houses of Privet Drive.

 

'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix' JK Rowling

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My father had a face that could stop a clock.

 

Jasper Fforde - The Eyre Affair

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When Leigh's doorbell rang unexpectedly at nine on a Monday night, she did not think, Gee I wonder who that could be.

 

Chasing Harry Winston - Lauren Weisberger

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It was a dull autumn day and Jill Pole was crying behind the gym.

 

The Silver Chair by CS Lewis

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Mae Mobley was born on a early Sunday morning in August, 1960.

 

The Help -Kathryn Stockett

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The kid's eyes snapped open.

 

Erica Spindler - Breakneck

 

Ooh, i like this line ;), it has me intrigued already.

 

There was a scream, and then the loud roar of fire enveloping silken hangings, then a mounting crescendo of shouts of panic that spread and spread from one tent to another as the flames ran too, leaping from one silk standard to another, running up guy ropes and bursting through muslin doors.

 

The Constant Princess - Philippa Gregory.

 

Think i claim the prize for the longest sentence :)

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I step into the white room at precisely eleven o'clock.

 

Kiss Of Evil ~ Richard Montanari

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Ravi Chandra was going to be a rich man.

 

Crocodile Tears. - Anthony Horowitz.

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It does sound good doesn't it ;) She's a great writer!

 

Look forward to reading your review on this lexie :D. Based on the opening sentence you posted, i've decided to add this book to my reading list. An airy-fairy way to select books i know, but thanks for putting it up :).

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Look forward to reading your review on this lexie ;). Based on the opening sentence you posted, i've decided to add this book to my reading list. An airy-fairy way to select books i know, but thanks for putting it up :).

 

No problem :D I really hope you enjoy it!

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It does sound good doesn't it ;) She's a great writer!

 

I transferred to my 2010 list from my 2009 list her book you suggested last year.. I actually checked for her in the library yesterday when milling about, but didn't run across her yet. I'll place a hold soon. :)

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I step into the white room at precisely eleven o'clock.

 

Kiss Of Evil ~ Richard Montanari

 

I love the sound of that..

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I love the sound of that..

 

It seems good so far and is holding my mojo's interest, which is what I'd hoped for! :)

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Lightning has struck me all my life.

 

-Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier.

 

Ooooh sounds excellent, Mexicola! I'm excited for you reading this :).

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