I loved arriving at the bookstore first thing in the morning, when the streets were still quiet, the sun half risen, and the whole place felt like a secret meeting room. I liked walking through the still-dark city, as if I were wading through air--the buildings like shadows looming on either side of me, the streets rushing forward in black rivers. There was something about the empty store, too, the books piled all around, that made you want to whisper and walk as slowly as you could. The city was always on top of you, pressing in, but the moment you stepped inside Daedalus Books, it felt like you'd closed your eyes and gone to sleep.(Chapter 1, Page 1)
I don't want to get my hopes up too high... but I think I might be in love!
Ooh, that does sound good!
ReplyDeleteAnd I know about scary library piles.
Yeah, it is good so far. I only just barely started it, so we will see how it goes!
ReplyDeleteI'll keep my fingers crossed for you. It sounds so good that I want to run out and get a copy. And the fact that it starts out talking about books is a huge plus.
ReplyDeleteNicole: Well, the first chapter was all bookish stuff. It was great!
ReplyDeleteI sure hope it's good since I DID send for it!! And I never have liked "redone fairy tales"..but this one sounded exceptional!
ReplyDeletesure sounds promising...please let us know when you are further in.
ReplyDeleteJane
So far that sounds very good! Hope it continues to be a good read.
ReplyDeleteThat's an excellent first paragraph!
ReplyDeleteDeslily: Oh, well, I hope you like it!
ReplyDeleteJane: I will keep you posted!
Iliana: I hope it continues to be a good read, too!
Nymeth: Isn't it, though? I was very impressed!
You're a bad influence! You know I'm going to go and put this on hold. *sigh* I can't wait to get my hands on it! lol
ReplyDeleteOoh, that does sound good. I hope you keep enjoying it!
ReplyDeleteVasilly: I was sold on the first chapter alone!
ReplyDeleteShannon: I hope so, too!
Urgh! My library still doesn't have it in :(
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