"For eight years I dreamed of fire. Trees ignited as I passed them; oceans burned. The sugary smoke settled in my hair as I slept, the scent like a cloud left on my pillow as I rose. Even so, the moment my mattress started to burn, I bolted awake. The sharp, chemical smell was nothing like the hazy syrup of my dreams; the two were as different as Carolina and Indian jasmine, separation and attachment. They could not be confused."
---From The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
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12 comments:
Great intro and a book that I enjoyed as well. Thanks for joining us.
I have read that book and I did enjoy it.
Hugs to you,
Meredith
Yes, I'd continue reading... this book is on my wish list. Hope you enjoy it!
I like the idea of the "sugary smoke" but not the actual bed set on fire. Here's Mine
I gotta read this.....
Do check my post!
I read this book with one of my book clubs last year and we really enjoyed it. Hope you do too.
My Book Club Librarian post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2014/01/first-chapter-first-paragraph-47.html
I read this book in 2012. It was one of my favorites. I still recommend it whenever I can. Hope you like it.
This is an awesome book! Thanks for sharing...and here's MY TUESDAY POST
I would definitely continue reading. I have a copy of this book and have been wanting to read it for ages. I hope you are enjoying it!
I loved this book.
Wow! What an intro! The writing is so full of imagery and pulls you right in. I haven't read this book but now it's on my TBR pile. I would definitely keep reading. You can find my First Chapter here
I've heard good things about this book. I like the intro. kelley—the road goes ever ever on
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