Fri. 12:06 pm. ET- This week, Leigh and P.T. discuss the opening passages of books – the author’s first and best chance to engage the reader. We’ll use examples from classics and from the upcoming Savannah Book Festival. We’ll start to preview some of the fine authors who will be at the Book Festival too. ““Call me Ishmael” “I write this sitting in the kitchen sink.”Sometimes, the opening passage of a book hooks you. Sometimes it’s just a few words: “It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.” Sometimes, it’s more………01/18/2019

“Call me Ishmael”

“I write this sitting in the kitchen sink.”

“It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.”

Sometimes, it’s more:

“There was a desert wind blowing that night. It was one of those hot dry Santa Anas that come down through the mountain passes and curl your hair and make your nerves jump and your skin itch. On nights like that every booze party ends in a fight. Meek little wives feel the edge of the carving knife and study their husbands’ necks. Anything can happen. You can even get a full glass of beer at a cocktail lounge.”

This week, Leigh and P.T. discuss the opening passages of books – the author’s first and best chance to engage the reader.  We’ll use examples from classics and examples from the upcoming Savannah Book Festival.  We’ll start to preview some of the fine authors who will be at the Book Festival too.