Another fun meme I haven’t done in a while is, First Chapter, First Paragraph Tuesday Intros. Vicki, from I’d Rather Be At The Beach, hosts this one and it’s all about posting a bit from a book that you are reading or planning to read.
“The appeal of this legend should not surprise me. After all, why should the story – my story – not be one for the ages? It has everything that a grand, epic tale should have, even if the details have been lost: a romance between a handsome hero and a beautiful heroine, a jealous rival, loyal friendship, music, ghosts and demons, magic, and murder most foul.
I have let the wounds from that long-ago time heal, letting the ghosts die and lie in their graves. I had to. It was the only way I could go on.
And yet I will tell the tale all the same, because I would have the true story known at last. For all these years, the truth has been known only to two souls living. But I have kept it inside long enough. Now you, too, will know the truth.”
The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel: A Story of Sleepy Hollow
By Alyssa Palombo
What do you think? I haven’t started this one yet but I’ve decided it’s going to be my third selection for the R.I.P. reading challenge.
I’ve had some great success so far with my R.I.P. reads and I hope this one won’t disappoint.
I saw this somewhere else. While I do find the writing compelling, I’m not sure if it is my kind of story. See what book Susan is featuring at Girl Who Reads
Great pick for October and RIP challenge. Hope you are enjoying this one Iliana.
This one is on my list. 🙂
Sounds good. I have been seeing this book around lately. This week I have The Hollow of Fear by Sherry Thomas from my review stack. Happy reading!
I like this pick for RIP XIII. Always a good story and I’ll be watching for what you think about it.
I’m seeing so many books this week that I wouldn’t read, but I hope you like it.
This is one I really want to read! I hope it’s as good as it sounds. 🙂
Iliana, Spellbook looks a great read. and that cover!!!
Here’s my Tuesday post – thanks for sharing!
Donna – I hope it doesn’t disappoint. Thanks for visiting!
Diane D. – I was pretty excited to receive this ARC and perfect timing right?
Jen Mullen – Keeping my fingers crossed it’ll be a good one 🙂
Kathy Martin – This has been making the rounds hasn’t it? I guess it is the perfect time of the year for this type of read. I really want to check out the Sherry Thomas series!
Kay – When I got this I knew I wanted to save it for R.I.P!
Vicki – Lots of spooky reads I’m guessing right? Luckily there’s many more genres to choose from.
Lark – I know right? That opening has real set those expectations quite high!
Sassy Brit – The cover is quite pretty isn’t it? Thank you for visiting!
As you know, I also have this on my pile. But, I must confess to being drawn to a few others on my stack; this seems a bit too feminist (?) for my liking. I’ll be able to address that more when I read it. It will be fun to talk should we both finish it in time. After Needful Things by Stephen King, I almost need something light!
I’ve been curious about this book after seeing it on a few blogs. Hope you enjoy the book and looking forward to your thoughts, Iliana.