Random Bookshelf Reading 108

Random Bookshelf Reading 108

Question:  Today?

Answer:  "The relationship between Veg and Aquilon was somewhat cooler.  It was absolutely polite, and there was even innocent banter, as there had been just now--but they did not quite understand each other, as the recent dialogue had just reminded him." (p.39)

From Omnivore by Piers Anthony.

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Random Bookshelf Reading 107

Random Bookshelf Reading 107

Question:  This week?

Answer:  ""I do not know.  I have no memories of my civilian status--or of my prior missions as a TA-series agent, female.  The debriefing erases all that.  All agents of a given series must start their missions with virtually identical physical and intellectual banks."" (p.171)

From Ox by Piers Anthony.

Disclaimer:  Readings are for entertainment purposes only.  You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable.  These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books).  Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund

Random Bookshelf Reading 106

Random Bookshelf Reading 106

Question:  Today?

Answer:  "The body missed them by only ten feet, and that because the raft moved with the current of water thrust aside." (p.121)

From Orn by Piers Anthony.

As you can tell I'm a big Piers Anthony fan.  One of his other series, the Xanth novels, I especially recommend to writers as they are full of fun puns. :)

Disclaimer:  Readings are for entertainment purposes only.  You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable.  These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books).  Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund

Random Bookshelf Reading 105

Random Bookshelf Reading 105

Question:  Today?

Answer:  ""But now you must tell us how you came here in the company of demons," Mym said." (p.210)

From Being a Green Mother by Piers Anthony.

Disclaimer:  Readings are for entertainment purposes only.  You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable.  These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books).  Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund

Random Bookshelf Reading 104

Random Bookshelf Reading 104

Question:  Today?

Answer:  "But the waves were so horrendous that the craft was soon tilting precariously.  The pale boat was steering itself aptly, to avoid being swamped, but the sea seemed determined to outmaneuver it." (p.85)

From On a Pale Horse by Piers Anthony.

Disclaimer:  Readings are for entertainment purposes only.  You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable.  These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books).  Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund

Random Bookshelf Reading 103

Random Bookshelf Reading 103

Question:  Today?

Answer:  ""I am concerned with the suffering her," Mym sang. "I want to alleviate it, but am bound about by circumstances I can not adequately control.  I thought that, since you have an interest in this matter, you might proffer advice."" (p.61)

From Wielding a Red Sword by Piers Anthony.

Disclaimer:  Readings are for entertainment purposes only.  You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable.  These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books).  Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund

Random Bookshelf Reading 102

Random Bookshelf Reading 102

Question:  Today?

Answer:  "Norton sighed.  He had not intended to deceive her about this matter or his nature.  Words were unlikely to persuade her, so action would have to do." (p.245)

From Bearing an Hourglass by Piers Anthony.

Disclaimer:  Readings are for entertainment purposes only.  You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable.  These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books).  Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund