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 | From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor We know you can't judge a book by the cover, but can you judge it by the first line? | |
Classic First Lines
If you're a regular newsletter reader, you know that one of my 2012 resolutions is to read at least 20 classic novels that I've never read. It's going... slowly. But I haven't given up yet. I must say, this list of famous first lines has me rather inspired, and I suspect by next week, I'll be at least one or two books closer to my goal.
| 'Angelmaker' by Nick Hardaway
New on the shelves is this 500-page epic about a quiet British clockmaker who unwittingly inherits the job of mob boss from his father. Our reviewer says that "Angelmaker is a blast, a sprawling 500-page narrative intertwining super spies and evil villains with motifs of mathematical beauty and artisanal craftsmanship."
| 'A Good American' by Alex George
A Good American is another recent epic, and one that seems to be making the rounds of the book clubs this spring. Our reviewer didn't love it, but didn't hate it, either. Says she: "If you're willing to suspend belief, and sink gently into the dreamscape of a story that George lays out, you'll find this book very satisfying. Full of whimsical coincidences and lucky breaks, characters successfully navigate their way to ownership, pursuit of the American dream, sexual awakenings, and religious epiphanies."
| Boycotting an Israeli Theater Company?
News from impending World Shakespeare Festival really has our readers talking. A group of UK theater luminaries has signed a petition arguing against the inclusion of an Israeli theater company in the enormous festival. Our readers have a lot to say about the issue, from both sides. Weigh in or just see what they have to say.
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