Nerdfighters

A literary game

Here is the game: Grab the book nearest you.
Right now.
Turn to page 23
Find the fifth sentence.
Post that sentence and, if you wish, the title.
Do not dig for your favorite book, the coolest, the most intellectual. Use the CLOSEST BOOK..................
I think we could get some very interesting results! : )

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Permalink Reply by Faye Devine on August 10, 2011 at 5:17am

"We have been Resurrected for the Day of Judgement." 

From the book Mogworld by Yahtzee Croshaw

Permalink Reply by Hannah on August 10, 2011 at 8:36am
"the structure of the brain and all other parts of the body."- The Descent of Man by, of course, Charles Darwin. I LOVE the theory of evolution. I feel like such a nerd right now :-B
Permalink Reply by Nicolette Wedgwood Young on August 11, 2011 at 11:15am

There was no refusing, however inconvenient it might have seemed to fight a war with Meissen porcelain under one arm.

 

Atonement - Ian McEwan

Permalink Reply by Clara The Ukeleleing FREEDOM on August 12, 2011 at 11:04am

"British and Hessian officers often lved in fear of American riflemen." FromWashington's Crossing, by David Hackett Fischer.

Permalink Reply by Sherene Nicole on August 12, 2011 at 11:16am

"And you off buying stolen cauldrons!"

-Harry Potter 5

Permalink Reply by Lauren on August 12, 2011 at 11:23am
'His aunt and uncle hadn't been able to think of anything else to do with him, but before they'd left, Uncle Vernon had take aside.'
From Harry Potter and the Philsopher's Stone, which I just finished for the 60 billionth time, I love that book :D
Permalink Reply by C.B.L. (a.k.a. Stitch) on August 12, 2011 at 1:09pm

"Is the quality of your life harmed by not recognizing on sight something like the rondeau?"

-How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster

Permalink Reply by Victoria Linner on August 12, 2011 at 1:16pm

"My turn," Jason said.

The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan

Permalink Reply by Suvilove on August 12, 2011 at 4:50pm
She sat on the stool, her arms crossed.
Permalink Reply by Darian Harmon on August 12, 2011 at 6:56pm

"Hold you the watch tonight?"

 

Hamlet

Permalink Reply by Jennifer Kuckuk on September 5, 2011 at 3:37pm

"Some people would like to know whence the poet whose philosophy is in these days deemed as profound and trustworthy as his song is breezy and pure, gets his authority for speaking of 'Nature's holy plan.'"

 

Tess of the D'urbervilles, Thomas Hardy

Permalink Reply by ryan brennan on September 5, 2011 at 3:41pm
Witch and wizard- James Patterson.

"this was really getting out of hand"

Not very impressive, but it was the closest book.

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