I have seen this tag all over the bookish community, and now seems like the perfect time to try it myself! I am having a hard time deciding which book to read next so I am hoping that reading the first chapter of five books I am interested in will help me with that! This could also go very wrong and I will end up wanting to read them all right away!
American Gods by Neil Gaiman
I read the first chapter of American Gods which was 21 pages long. I have only read one other book by Neil Gaiman (The Ocean at the End of the Lane) but I am a huge fan of his writing. I am just getting in to mythology so this book is perfect for me right now! This book has managed to break my heart already! I have a feeling that I am going to become very invested in Shadow. The first chapter ends on a bit of a cliffhanger so I really am excited to continue on with it. So many questions!
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
I read the first chapter of Rebecca and it was only four pages! I do not often read classics because I have this idea in my head that they will be hard to read and I will struggle with the language. I am happy to learn that this is not the case with Rebecca. So far, it is very readable. Her writing is descriptive, but in a way that is beautiful and not draining or boring. The first chapter was very short but it was enough to intrigue me! What happened at Manderley? I can’t wait to read more!
Exit West by Mohsin Hamid
I read the first chapter of Exit West and it was 14 pages. Of the first chapters that I have read so far, this is the one that intrigues me the least. I found my mind wondering a little bit. I know that this is a book that has very mixed reviews but the synopsis really caught my eye! This chapter was more of an introduction in to the characters so I am hopeful that it will get better. I also have a feeling that I am really going to adore Nadia!
The Names They Gave Us by Emery Lord
I read the first chapter of The Names They Gave Us and it was 16 pages. This is the first Emery Lord book that I have ever picked up and her writing is very readable. I do not recall ever reading a book where the main character was a religious teenager so I am curious so see what I end up thinking about that. This book already brought tears to my eyes so I think that says a lot. I have a feeling that The Names They Gave Us is the kind of YA contemporary novel that I love with a lot of heart and depth.
Letters to the Lost by Brigid Kemmerer
I read the first chapter of Letters to the Lost and it was five pages. I have heard a lot about this book and have a general idea of what the story is about so the first chapter is pretty much what I was expecting. The letter at the beginning is really heart-wrenching. I really enjoy stories that are partially told through letters, so I know I am going to really love this book. It seems as though it will be a quick read as well!
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The Names They Gave Us by Emery Lord
I am completely surprised that The Names They Gave Us is the book that caught my attention! I only chose it for this tag because it has been on my shelves for month and I have heard good things about Emery Lord’s writing, but I really thought American Gods or Rebecca would be the book that I chose. I can not believe how invested I am in Luce having read only 16 pages. I have to know what happens to her!
What I really found interesting having read each of these chapters one after another, is how obvious it became that each of the authors have a very different writing style! Obviously, every author writes differently, but this tag really shone a light on that for me and I found it interesting to see!
This is SUCH a great idea! I loved this. Your descriptions of the first chapters were so perfect, you made ME want to pick these books up!
Ah that makes me so happy to hear! I am excited for all of them even more now that I have read the first chapters!
Awesome tag 😮 I’ll probably try it whenever I don’t know what to read next! Letters to the Lost had been on my tbr for a long time now 😂 Hope I can get to it soon haha
Thank you! I think I will be picking up Letters to the Lost soon. Going to be an emotional read!
I really love the idea! I would have to be stay disciplined to really stick to only one book but I can see it working really well, especially when deciding what to read next.
I find it so interesting that you noticed that difference in writing style. Even more reasons for me to give it a go. Thanks!
I was surprised by how obvious the different writing styles were! I am definitely looking forward to try this tag again!
Such a wonderful idea that I’m definitely in need of… I can never decide what to read next !!!
You should also check out The Start of Me and You by Emery Lord… that’s one of my favorites from this year… 😍😍😍
This tag was so helpful! I have heard amazing things about The Start of Me and You! I get the feeling that Emery Lord is going to become one of my new favourite authors!
I agree… She’s become an instant favorite with just one awesome book … I should definitely read her others 😊😊
This is a wonderful idea! The Names They Gave Us is on my tbr so I can’t wait to see what you think about it.
I will definitely be posting a review! I have a good feeling about it!
I really like this idea but I am worried I too won’t know which book to start first. Hmmm to do it or not do it. That is the question…. I read American Gods and liked it. It’s a very interestng story line.
I was worried about that too because they were all really good first chapters but it was The Names They Gave Us that stood out the most to me! I am excited to get to American Gods!
Rebecca is on my TBR! Can’t wait for your review!😁😁😁
I am excited about it! So many people adore Rebecca!
I love this tag! I’ve been trying to figure out what books I can actually unhaul since I have so many and I thought about reading a chapter or two of a bunch of books that I was unsure of keeping. It’ll also be good to try to decided what to read next! I always have trouble deciding. I hope you enjoy The Names They Gave Us. It sounds really good.
Ah that is a great idea!! I need to start unhauling some of my books as well!
I really want to do this tag, but I never EVER start a book and put it back down again, and the thought of starting four books I’m not going to read… *shudders*
I struggled quite a bit with American Gods, but then I’m not a massive fan of Neil Gaiman’s writing style. I do really like Rebecca though 🙂
I never do that either so I was nervous I wouldn’t like reading the first chapter and then putting the book down. The first chapters were so short that it ended up not bothering me too much!
I have only read one of his books so I am not too sure how I feel abut Gaiman yet! I am really in to mythology right now though! I am so excited about Rebecca!
Awesome tag! I really liked American Gods and Rebecca- really hope you like the rest of those!!
Thank you! I have a good feeling about all of these!
You’re welcome! Great!!