Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading.
Synopsis from Goodreads...Planets, stars, and constellations feature prominently in this beautiful, original poetry collection from Lang Leav. Inspired by the wonders of the universe, the best-selling poetess writes about love and loss, hope and hurt, being lost and found. Lang's poetry encompasses the breadth of emotions we all experience and evokes universal feelings with her skillfully crafted words...
Beginning: "I believe we think more deeply about the universe when we're falling in love. I think the mysterious pull draws you to another person is identical to the one that moves our eyes upward to the stars."
56: "I heard it began snowing in the Sahara and I wanted to tell you that I've changed."
Comments: My first poetry read of 2018, and I enjoyed it. The beginning is from the introduction by Lang Leav. And my 56 is part of a poem named Sahrah, and the irony behind it is that recently it actually did snow in the Sahara Desert. And The Universe of Us was released on October 4, 2016.
What are you reading this week?
I haven't read poetry in years but I like what you've shared. I need to look for this one and add some more poetry to my reading life.
ReplyDeleteI seldom read poetry beyond the occasional novel in verse. This does sound lovely. This week I have The Philosopher's Flight by Tom Miller. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteYour comment reminded me that I haven't read many novels written in verse. The only one I can think of is The Bridge from Me to You, which was only half verse. I need to find more of them. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteIt's a strange line from page56, I am curious though!
ReplyDeleteVery cute cover.
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Have a lovely weekend, Breana!
The 56 is only a part of the poem. It makes more sense if you've read the whole thing. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI don't read a lot of poetry, but whenever I read lovely poems, I am reminded of how much they add to our lives.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.
I agree. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThat beginning was not at all what I expected from that cover. Sounds like an interesting book. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteIt was pretty interesting. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteNot big on poems but glad you are enjoying it. :)
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Friday Memes
This looks and sounds like a lovely book!
ReplyDeleteIt was. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteSounds like a wonderful read! Have a great weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! Enjoy your weekend.
DeleteThis sounds like a beautiful book! I hope that it is one you enjoy. :)
ReplyDeleteI did enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI don't read a lot of poetyr but enjoy it when I do. This sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteMy Friday 56 from The Asylum For Wayward Victorian Girls
I'm kind of the same way, and it's one of my 2018 goals to read more poetry. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI love the writing in both the beginning and the 56. Glad you enjoyed this one. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds like a beautiful read. I've never been big on poetry but I do like these poems! Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful weekend :)
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