The Sunday Post #226

The Sunday Post is a chance to recap the past week, talk about next week, tell you what I’m reading, and share news. I’m linking up with The Caffeinated Book Reviewer, Readerbuzz, and Book Date.

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Book Haul: May 2020

Welcome to Stacking the Shelves and Mailbox Monday, where I get to show off the books I’ve gotten recently. I haven’t done a haul since March. So . . . oops. Here’s what I’ve added to my shelves in the past two+ months. As you can see, I’ve been acquiring a lot of fantasy / horror / speculative fiction because I’d really like to escape from the world right now.

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Best Opening Paragraphs In Novels

Today, we’re talking about opening paragraphs in novels. What makes a good one? I think a perfect starting paragraph introduces a problem, sets the scene, establishes the atmosphere, and/or introduces an intriguing character. Here are 10 first paragraphs that hooked me immediately.

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The Sunday Post #225

The Sunday Post is a chance to recap the past week, talk about next week, tell you what I’m reading, and share news. I’m linking up with The Caffeinated Book Reviewer, Readerbuzz, and Book Date.

*This post contains affiliate links. I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.