A classic,’ suggested Anthony, ‘is a successful book that has survived the reaction of the next period or generation. Then it’s safe, like a style in architecture or furniture. It’s acquired a picturesque dignity to take the place of its fashion.
~ The Beautiful and Damned by F.Scott Fitzgerald
I picked up this book from the shelf to keep it on my bedside reading table as a reminder that I plan to read this book in March as part of Allie’s Modern March Reading Event.
You know what happened next, right? I started on a few pages and before I knew it I am completely drawn into the book, and unless something distracts me, I will be well on the way to finishing it by the end of this month itself.
This is probably the first time I finish a reading event before the event even starts :D.
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
- Grab your current read
- Open to a random page
- Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
- BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
- Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
How have I not read this? I definitely need to. Thanks for the teaser.
@Jenn: You should read this. It’s very nice, but I needed to get over the odd conversational style that was prevalent at the time.
Interesting teaser! Here is my teaser for this week.
He might be on to something there.
Great teaser. Please check out my teaser.
@Alice: He definitely was, I think. This book is pretty interesting, a lot of the thoughts and sentiments are very writer-centric.
that is an interesting event … can do wonders in increasing your book stock =P