Why do some first lines instantly hook us while others fall flat? Well, that’s what my sister Nevi and I will be discovering in today’s episode as we play a blind rating game featuring the  first lines of several popular novels. We’ll try to guess the genre based  on a  novel’s  first lines and explore which ones beckon us into the book and which ones…don’t. Can you can guess the titles and genres before we do? We’ll cover: Why some lines fail and others succeed What we like in good first lines The secret to good opening lines General chatty bookishness Find all the links for my recommended BOOKS here: https://bookshop.org/lists/10-books-you-must-read-in-2024-what-i-m-currently-reading-part-1? CURRENT READS:  The Otherworld by Abbie Emmons Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss an episode that speaks to the heart and soul of bibliophiles and believers alike.📚🎧 #BookLovers #FutureBooks #WritingInspiration #ReadersDesires #PodcastDiscussion READ THE TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE AT BIO.SITE/SHIRAJRODRIGUEZ (I participate in selected affiliate programs such as Bookshop.org or Dwell for these links, so if a link takes you to their websites, know that it is most likely an affiliate link.) Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be so, so grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or DMing me on Instagram @shirajrodriguez. I can't tell you what joy it brings me to hear your sweet words and what a huge encouragement they are! CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: @shirajrodriguez Website (My online home-away-from-home) : bio.site/shirajrodriguez Email: [email protected] MUSIC CREDITS: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): License code: Y1U1JXWCHMI9OBHU License code: CSLDVXL3SQL9SIDH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herreadinglife/message