book meme

[ironymaiden]

tagged by twilight2000:

1. Pick up the nearest book.
2. Open to page 123.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the next three sentences.
5. Tag five people and post a comment to the person who tagged you once you've posted your three sentences. Tag yourself if you like. I'd enjoy a comment on this post with a link if you do.

1610: A Sundial in a Grave by Mary Gentle (i have the Gollancz edition, so that is the proper title for my copy.)

In clear London English, he prompted: 'And you are--?'
'Arcadie de la Ronciere.' The line of her shoulders altered. Discouraged?

Comments

[sinthrex.livejournal.com]

Therefore does Ossë sometimes ride the foams out into the bay of Arvalin and gaze upon the glory on the hills, and he longs for the light and happiness upon the plain, but most for the song of birds and the swift movement of their wings into the clear air, grown weary of his silver and dark fish silent and strange among the deep waters.

J.R.R. Tolkein, Book of Lost Tales Vol I, "The Coming of the Elves"

[weezlgrrrl.livejournal.com]

I was about to jump on the fumble when marbles and pepper and pancake syrup started raining down on the field. It was another attack on the play! My loyal wife Trudi had the culprit in a headlock.

Gordon Korman
No More Dead Dogs