Hello fellow book enthusiasts! I come with fair tidings and a question. Is there a opening line/scene/chapter that hooked you instantly? If yes, what is it? Is it your favourite and which book is it from?

For me, you cannot go wrong with the opening lines of Percy Jackson and the opening chapter of the Hacienda. Everyone is familiar with Percy Jackson and his "Look, I didn't want to be a half blood" but when you're reading this internal soliloquy from a Priest about God knowing nothing about loneliness while he's on his knees watching someone he loves go away, it hits harder. It literally took my breath away.

So what's your favourite opening?

Anyone here who feels like they're missing out a lot when they see people reading the books they badly want to read?

Don't get me wrong, I am really happy, amazed, and proud that you guys can read those books, and you read fast. But I'm also jealous because why do I read too slowly??? I can only read a maximum of 5 books in a month if they are less than 400 pages. So yeah, it's a me problem: "Too many books to read, but too little time to read."😞😞😞

Week 1: Chapters 1–4 Saturday, August 1 to Sunday, August 9

🍊 First impressions! Which POV grabbed you the most, and why? 🍊 The world throws a lot at us right away. Is there anything you're still trying to wrap your head around? 🍊 Which character are you most interested in following after these opening chapters? 🍊 Make one bold prediction—you'll get to see later if you were right! 🍊 Share any favorite quotes, scenes, or little moments along the way.

🧡 As always, these are just some discussion prompts to get you started, but you do not need to answer all of these (or even use them at all if you have something different you'd like to share!) Your favorite quotes, emotional reactions, and any theories or suspicions are always welcome. 🧡

Buddy readalong post with our shared reading schedule: Click here