Every Saturday morning, I’ll share the first lines (or better yet, the first paragraph or first round idea) of a book I’m currently reading.

Here are the first lines of Island Beneath the Sea, by Isabel Allende:

“In my forty years I, Zarité Sedella, have had better luck than other slaves. I am going to have a long life and my old age will be a time of contentment because my star – mi z’étoile– also shines when the night is cloudy. I know the pleasure of being with the man my heart has chosen. His large hands awaken my skin.”

Join me in the trend, grab the nearest book, and share the first lines in the comments with us. Or share the first line of a book you’ve recently reviewed and link to the post!