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Subject: Turn to page 21

Posted by: Cymruambyth
Date: May 25 19

Turn to page 21 of the book you're reading, and tell us what the first full sentence on the page is.

"Dave put the sandwich down on the road, stood up, and walked away." (p.21 of Stuart Maclean's 'Vinyl Cafe Diaries', a collection of short stories. This quote is from 'Walking Man.')

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It had been a shock that upon his death, Rachel's father, by now a widower, had left his entire holdings to is youngest sister, Emma.
--- Rebecca's Promise by Jerry S. Eicher

Reply #241. Nov 15 21, 9:23 AM
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“We felt lucky that we were going to have so many expert minds involved.”
(“Worth Fighting For” - by Lisa Niemi Swayze)

Reply #242. Dec 02 21, 9:36 AM
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Luke Byler was sitting in the New Holland front-end loader, his plans of finishing early with the chores running through his mind.
--- Rebecca's Return by Jerry S. Eicher

Reply #243. Dec 17 21, 5:42 AM
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And Renee was as bossy as she was generous and as fancy as she was proud.
--- Off the Record by Jill Elizabeth Nelson

Reply #244. Jan 01 22, 11:18 AM
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With the big race in the village, he will be lucky to get within twenty feet of the shop.
--- Verse and Vengeance by Amanda Flower

Reply #245. Jan 29 22, 7:56 AM
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The man appeared torn between telling a lowly assistant (and a female one at that) his identity and mission and going home empty-handed.
--- Copy Cat Crimes by Karen Ann Wilson

Reply #246. Feb 13 22, 6:39 AM
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Surrounded by walls of books, it felt like entering an endless passageway that disappeared into the darkness beyond.
--- The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa

Reply #247. Feb 18 22, 3:09 PM
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"We realize this is a big opportunity for you," Victoria said, her voice stern.
--- Stabbed in the Baklava by Tina Kashian

Reply #248. Mar 03 22, 9:55 AM
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When Anne pulled up to the entrance, Mildred was already outside the door, sitting in a wheelchair.
--- Mum's the Word by Emily Thomas

Reply #249. Mar 22 22, 11:07 AM
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This is too much, Gracie thought, I've not even had time to examine my own feelings about the possibility that Tom Elder might be coming to Willow Bend, and here they both are, watching my reactions as if I were under a microscope!
--- The Doubtful Doctor by Eileen M. Berger

Reply #250. Mar 24 22, 8:16 AM
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So it was too late for second or third thoughts.
--- Lavender Lies by Susan Wittig Albert


Reply #251. Mar 28 22, 5:47 PM
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Finn was back down at the docks and ready to go in less than ten minutes.
--- Kiss & Makeup by Stephanie Damore

Reply #252. Mar 30 22, 10:48 AM
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One call from Richard, with his smooth do-not-worry-I-will-take-care-of-everything delivery, sealed the deal.
--- The Last Little Blue Envelope by Maureen Johnson


Reply #253. Apr 01 22, 8:32 AM
Caseena
"An enemy!" Mercedes exclaimed, looking angrily in the direction of her cousin.
--The Count of Monte Cristo (Dumas)

Reply #254. Apr 01 22, 12:26 PM
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(Caseena, I absolutely loved The Count of Monte Cristo. It makes my list of top ten favorites for sure, have read it more than once.)

Suddenly a memory fluttered back as Charlotte remembered the phone call she'd received.
--- Every Sunrise by Tricia Goyer

Reply #255. Apr 25 22, 6:24 PM
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Not exactly how I like to look when receiving company.
--- Happy Never After by Mary Kay Andrews

Reply #256. May 01 22, 3:05 PM


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