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Friday, July 15, 2011

Book Beginnings - Treasuring Emma by Kathleen Fuller


This is a weekly meme hosted at A Few More Pages where you grab the book you're currently reading and share the first sentence.


 

I'm currently reading 'Treasuring Emma' by Kathleen Fuller

First sentence:


"Emma, I'm so sorry."
    Emma Shetler lifted her gaze to meet Moriah Miller's eyes. Moriah had been a good friend to her over the past year, and Emma had never noticed until now how blue her eyes were. Blue like the summer sky, and at this moment, full of compassion.


So far I'm really enjoying 'Treasuring Emma'. I found the first sentence interesting and a good way for a book to begin. I think it will make a reader think 'What is Moriah sorry for?' That question is answered within the next few sentences.

8 comments:

  1. Laurel-Rain SnowJuly 15, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Those are good opening lines...they do draw the reader in. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. SandraJuly 15, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    That opening certainly makes you want to know what happened, or what Moriah may have said or done to be sorry about. Enjoy your story. I did a BB post this week too.

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  3. NicJuly 15, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I like descriptions like this, so thanks for sharing! :) At first I thought Moriah was a man, and was amazed at how ravishing he sounded already! Haha oops!

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  4. NicoleJuly 15, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    So, is it historical fiction? Or is it Amish fiction like Beverly Lewis writes?

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  5. NicoleJuly 15, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    (Looks interesting!)

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  6. Tales of WhimsyJuly 15, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    I'm not sure I've ever read a book that started with an apology.

    Great teaser!

    Here is my BBF :)

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  7. KatyJuly 17, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    I like the descriptive nature of this beginning, and I get the feeling that the person speaking is really sincere.

    Thanks for participating in Book Beginnings!

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  8. MelanieJuly 18, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    @ Phaedosia
    'Treasuring Emma' is Amish fiction. ☺

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